🌽✨ Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance ✨🌽
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation invites you to experience Schemitzun, a vibrant celebration of Native history, traditions, and contemporary culture.

✨ What to Expect:
🎶 Traditional and contemporary music & dance
🌽 A cultural feast honoring the Green Corn harvest
🤝 A gathering of Native peoples from across New England and beyond

Join us for a weekend of heritage, community, and celebration as we honor the past, present, and future of Native traditions.

Join Us for Our 36th Annual Highland Games Date of Event: Sunday, October 13th, 2024 Located; This year we have MOVED::)) Our new Highland Festival location is at the Brooklyn, Ct. Fairgrounds, 15 Fair Grounds Rd, Brooklyn, Ct. ( Also located on Rt. 169) We will host numerous bagpipe bands to perform throughout the day, Highland fiddle demonstrations, Harp demonstrations & contests, Dance competitions and teaching, numerous vendors selling Scottish wares. Scottish breeds of sheep, Scotch Highland cattle & Clydesdale horses on display, Sheep Dog demonstrations, Mass bands will perform for the opening ( 12 noon) and the closing ( 5PM) ceremonies. This year we will host in our entertainment tent the Great Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks will be entertaining the audience. Events and Activities: Featured performers: Highland Athletics, Dance, Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers Bagpipe & Drum Competitions, Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks Live Performances, Demos, Elizabeth and Ben Anderson Heritage and History, Fiddler Malcolm Littlefield Farm Animals, Bonnie Knees, Jesse Ofgang Clan Village, Scottish Food Trucks, Goodbye Irene Kids’ Games, and Celtic Story-Tellers: Vendors of Scottish Goodies will Teresa Whitaker & Frank Schwartz welcome you as they have for the past The Auld Celt Cameron (Kim) Smith 36 years here in Eastern Connecticut. Pipe Bands, Scottish Harp and Fiddle

It's TRIVIA time at Dockside Brewery! Join us for some brain-teasing fun by the water!🍻

🍷🐴 Sip & Saddle Social 🐴🍷

Join us for a fun afternoon at High Hopes — perfect for current volunteers and those curious about getting involved!

✨ Sip wine & light refreshments
🐎 Snap selfies with our incredible herd
🌿 Explore our scenic campus
🤝 Meet new friends & fellow volunteers
💛 Learn how you can make a difference

🌟 Bonus: Current volunteers — bring a friend who’s interested and receive a special thank-you gift!

🎟 Free event, but RSVP required: info@highhopestr.org

Step back in time and discover the world of an 18th-century midwife with Beverly Willnauer, a 40+ year veteran of the reenactment community and member of the Nathan Hale Homestead. Watch as she shares insights and demonstrates the daily life, skills, and stories of midwives in colonial America—a fascinating journey into history you won’t want to miss!

Go beyond the exhibits with an exclusive tour of the Restoration Hangar!

🛠️ Get up close with historic aircraft
👩‍🔧 Meet the restoration team
🧰 Discover how aviation history is brought back to life

🎟 Tour is included with museum admission.
Don’t miss this rare look inside NEAM’s restoration process!

The North Haven Department of Recreation, in conjunction with the North Haven Business Community, presents a series of free outdoor concerts for the enjoyment of town residents. All concerts will be held on Tuesdays at *7:00 P.M. on the Town Green, unless otherwise noted. Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and Town Pool lots. See schedule of bands on the website.

Find Your Rhythm — Drum Circle with Kenny “Doc” Frazier

Step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner beat in this energizing drum circle led by Kenny “Doc” Frazier. 🥁✨ Through rhythmic play, you’ll experience the power of music to inspire creativity, boost confidence, and create a shared sense of connection.

Whether you’re a seasoned percussionist or simply curious, this welcoming session is all about self-expression and community. Bring your own drum if you have one — a limited number of drum pads will be available to borrow.

📅 Let the rhythm move you — and feel the stress fade away.

Wax — More Than a Rapper

Known for his sharp wordplay, quick wit, and versatility, Wax is far more than “just a rapper.” He’s a producer, songwriter, occasional singer, comedian, and all-around creative force who’s been crafting music for years — blending humor, heart, and skill in ways that keep fans (and even haters) coming back for more.

Wax’s catalog spans an impressive range: from intricate, high-level rap verses to raw, heartfelt stories of struggle, to uplifting tracks packed with optimism and real-world wisdom. Whether you’re looking for lyrical fireworks, genuine storytelling, or just a good laugh, Wax delivers.

🎧 Discover More: Dive into his music on Spotify or check out his videos on YouTube to experience the full spectrum of his style.

📅 Catch Wax live — it’s an experience you won’t forget.

Pack your bags, grab your crew, and get ready for three unforgettable days of music, camping, and community at the beautiful Harwinton Fairgrounds!

This year’s festival features:
🎤 50+ live acts across 4 stages – the best in Americana: soulful blues, gritty rock, folk, roots, and foot-stomping bluegrass
🍔 Food & Drink – savor local flavors from food trucks and craft vendors
🛍️ Artisan Market – browse handcrafted goods and festival treasures
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun – activities, workshops, and a welcoming vibe for all ages

✨ Formerly a beloved fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear is now bigger, brighter, and embracing the energy of August with more music, more vendors, and more summer magic.

Rain or shine 🌦️ | Passes available now at blackbearmusicfest.com

📅 Silk City Fest 2025 is back for its 7th year! Join us in a family-friendly celebration of music, art, food, and community—organized by non-profit Art Füd.

🎶 Enjoy live music all day with bands like Pocket Vinyl, MARMO, Ali Kat & The Revelators, Sgt. Scag & more.
🎨 Dive into interactive art—origami, paint pouring, printmaking & more.
🍺 Sip on local brews & ciders, including the special SCF Brew Experience (tickets at artfud.org).
🛍️ Explore the Artist & Maker Village with handcrafted goods and unique finds.
🍔 Treat yourself to eats from Hungry Lion, Soulvaki City, Spadazzels Coffee, Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop & more.
🎲 Have fun with giant games like Jenga, Connect Four & Cornhole.

🌞 Rain or shine—bring your friends, family, and a chair, and celebrate creativity all day into the night.

✨ Big fun. Endless creativity. ✨

Celebrate two decades of music with Musical Friends as they perform a special program honoring the 20th Anniversary of their beloved summer concert series!

✨ Enjoy charming arrangements of music from around the world, beautifully performed on flute, mandolin, and guitar.

Featuring:
🎵 Leo Snow
🎵 Mark Levesque
🎵 Judy Handler

✨ Taylor Swift Trivia at Dockside ✨

Calling all Eras, Heartbreakers, and Masterminds. 💘🎤
Bring your crew, rep your favorite era, and show off your Swiftie knowledge.

2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium — Empowering Indigenous Innovation

The 2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium continues WONDR NATION’s commitment to empowering underserved communities and advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship through innovation, access, and strategic collaboration. This inspiring event champions the next generation of changemakers while providing tangible tools, resources, and connections for small business success.

Organized and sponsored by WONDR NATION, the symposium will be hosted at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, bringing together an influential network of partners, including the Small Business Administration, Connecticut Apex Accelerator, Women’s Business Development Council, Connecticut Small Business Development Center, SCORE for Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Huntington Bank, and more.

📅 A day of learning, networking, and building stronger business futures.

Stand Up For Animals will be hosting its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at the elegant Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT. This is our premier fundraising event that supports our mission to promote the health and welfare of animals in our region as well as educate and assist those who care for them. Your registration includes a round of golf, cart, breakfast, end of play buffet, contests, drinks and snacks on the course and "Doggie Bag" with swag.

💖 Love Island USA Reunion Watch Party at Foxwoods!
Calling all Love Island superfans—it’s time to bring your crew and catch every juicy moment of the Love Island USA Reunion streamed live on Peacock! ✨

📍 Where: Centrale Fox Tower, Foxwoods Resort Casino

Arrive early to vibe with fellow Islanders, sip on themed cocktails (yes, we’ve got the iconic “Mamacita” on the menu 🍹), and soak up the villa vibes before the drama, romance, and banter unfold on screen. Dress to impress and get ready for a night hotter than Casa Amor!

🔥 Don’t miss the ultimate fan experience—it’s going to be a night to remember.

The GMF Woodland Academy’s Three-Day Intensive is designed to equip woodland owners and stewards with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to steward northeastern forests. Participants will engage in a combination of classroom learning and immersive field experiences in the heart of the 6,300-acre Great Mountain Forest, guided by experienced forestry professionals. Over the course of three days, participants will develop core competencies in tree and shrub identification, explore the ecological processes that shape forest dynamics, and become familiar with a range of landowner goals and forest management approaches—from enhancing wildlife habitat to managing for timber or leaving land “forever wild.” Each module builds upon the last, ensuring participants leave with a well-rounded introduction to the science, values, and techniques behind responsible forest stewardship. The final day focuses on connecting participants with the resources and support available to bring their goals to life. Attendees will learn about technical and financial assistance programs and get some hands-on experience with the tools of management. Whether participants are caring for family woodlands or stewarding community resources, this intensive will help them move toward their goals with greater confidence and clarity.

📅 Saturdays: August 23, September 13 & September 27, 2025

Young historians and photographers unite! In this 3-class workshop, students will:

• Explore photographs from the WHCC archives
• Uncover the hidden stories they tell
• Learn to capture their own powerful images and perspectives

✨ No experience required. Bring a camera or smartphone (loaners available).
📝 Advanced registration required; students must attend all three sessions.

Instructors: Kira Joshi & Samantha Fargione