Did you ride, or do you have a member of your family who rode, the Watch Hill Carousel in hopes of catching the brass ring? Come listen to the story of the restoration over the decades of the oldest flying horse Merry Go Round in America by artist and craftsman Gary Anderson. Gary, his daughter, Beth and son, Ben, both artists also, will speak to the ongoing experience of the conservation of this national treasure.

Suggested donation $5.

Author Tim Love discusses his book, Discovering Truth: How to Navigate Between Fact & Fiction in an Overwhelming Social Media World.  This book is an insight-filled exploration of the role of media in communications and how today’s social media affects trust in institutions and divides an increasingly polarized society. From the rise of fake news to destabilizing foreign and domestic extremist content, more information does not necessarily lead to more facts. Through the voices of experts and the efforts of an author whose long career is dedicated to marketing communications, Discovering Truth reveals how people have struggled throughout history in seeking and defining truth whenever new forms of communication influenced our values, culture, and the ways in which we receive and impart information. Importantly, author Tim Love offers ways to navigate the discovery of truth in a world where technology platforms instantaneously share and feed misinformation. This book could not be timelier, as it offers a path to a future where we all might better discern between fact and fiction… if we are willing to do the work, ask the right questions, and see more than one perspective.

Presented in partnership with the Stonington Free Library.

Suggested donation $5.

Neave Trio
Anna Williams, violin
Mikhail Veselov, violoncello
Eri Nakamura, 1886 Chickering concert grand

A Room of Her Own
Piano trios by woman composers

Reena Esmail (b. 1986)  Piano Trio
Gabriela Lena Frank (b. 1986)  Four Folk Songs
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)  Piano trio in d
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)  Deux Pièces en Trio

In the early 19th century, the confident voices of a new generation of woman composers joined those of their male counterparts. Later that same century, they calmly bestrode the prominent Paris and London stages. New England and New York were witnesses to the dramatic increase in esteem in which colleagues and the public held the women who, through sheer talent, began to occupy stages and conservatory posts once reserved for men. The Neave Trio‘s elegant program reveals the fetching additions female composers and musicians have since made to the piano trio repertoire. This music is irresistible! It’s also ideal for the big Chickering concert grand, a Boston voice some of our brave, gifted women knew well.

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A Room of Her Own lasts about 65′ and runs without an intermission.

$20 online tickets here; $25 at the door.

Please note ALL seating is on a first come, first served basis. You do not need to bring a paper ticket; simply give your name at the door.

Please join us at our 2024 Summer Soirée on Friday, June 14 as we celebrate our continuing mission to engage community through arts and culture.

Come and kick off the summer season with La Grua Center on Friday, June 14 at 6 PM! We’ll be serving up wine and beer, delicious food courtesy of Dog Watch Catering, refreshing summer cocktails mixed by Real McCoy Rum, and a spirit tasting by Veritable Distillery. Don’t miss out on the chance to bid on some amazing items in both our silent and live auctions, hosted by local favorite Dennis Palmer.

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein  (vocals/percussion/banjo), the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the fall of 2023. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows.

Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, and join us on the Stonington Commons Green for an evening of music and community.

This concert is FREE.

Please read the information below to understand what policies will be in place for the concert.

Cancellations: If it looks like inclement weather on the day of the concert, we will make the call to cancel by noon and update our website event page accordingly.

Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here.

Seating: We will open for seating at 5 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as none will be provided. 

No dogs are allowed on the Stonington Commons Green.

Food and Drink: Please feel free to bring your own food, but not your own liquor. Trash cans will be available on the perimeter of the green for your use.

Restrooms: Restrooms are available inside La Grua Center.

Running Time: Each concert will last approximately one hour, with no intermission.

Major support for the Concerts on the Green is provided by the Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA).

Stellar jazz musicians Zahili González Zamora (piano) and Claudio Ragazzi (guitar) evoke the compelling, sultry essences of Cuba and Argentina. More details coming soon.

Tickets $20; $25 at the door. On sale soon, please check back.

Join Ms. Bergin, beloved local children’s musician for an hour of music and singing. Bergin O’Malley, a pop-folk singer songwriter, first started writing children’s music twelve years ago when she was pregnant with her first child Emmett. Along with her singing partner, Melissa Haith, she wrote and released two children’s albums, Sing and Play Together, full of upbeat, catchy songs.

Ms. Bergin’s original music celebrates the simple joys of childhood, the bonds of families, the magic of colors and more. Her “Stonington Song” has become somewhat of a local anthem for children and grownups alike. Come enjoy some children’s classics as well as her own originals, during this family-friendly music program.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and get ready to sing and play!

This concert is FREE.

Please read the information below to understand what policies will be in place for the concert.

Cancellations: If it looks like inclement weather on the day of the concert, we will make the call by noon and update our website event page accordingly.

Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here.

Seating: We will open for seating at 5 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as none will be provided. 

Dogs are not allowed on the Stonington Commons Green.

Food and Drink: Please feel free to bring your own food, but not your own liquor. Trash cans will be available on the perimeter of the green for your use.

Restrooms: Restrooms are available inside La Grua Center.

Running Time: Each concert will last approximately one hour, with no intermission.

Major support for the Concerts on the Green is provided by the Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA).