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In honor of America’s 250th
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In honor of America’s 250th, this year for the first time our annual exhibit featuring local artists will be themed!
Artists are encouraged to interpret this theme broadly through works that invite connection, spark dialogue, and explore the richness, struggle, and resilience of a complicated past…and the hope and promise of our shared future.
This annual exhibit highlights the many talented artists in our Stonington, Mystic, and Pawcatuck area–hobby and professional artists alike, of all ages and backgrounds. A variety of styles and media will be on display and for sale.
Exhibit Opening Friday, July 10, 5-7pm. Open to the public. Suggested donation $5.
Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
sat11jul5:00 pmMusic Matters: Songs of America – A Vocal Celebration5:00 pm Purchase Tickets
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, La Grua Center presents an unforgettable afternoon of American song featuring Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, La Grua Center presents an unforgettable afternoon of American song featuring Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Dashon Burton, acclaimed pianist Stephen Porter, and celebrated soprano Laura Strickling.
With music by early American composers Francis Hopkinson, Aaron Copland, Amy Beach, John Duke, Charles Ives, this program reflects the breadth of America’s musical imagination, from folk tradition and poetry to humor, memory, and national identity.
Join us for this extraordinary vocal celebration as La Grua Center marks America’s semiquincentennial through the power of live performance.
Tickets are $25 and available online only. Click here to purchase. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door on the day of the concert. Doors open at 4:30 PM. All seating is unreserved.
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Suggested Donation: $5
All are welcome; this program is offered to the community at no charge.
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Looking for a fun and creative activity for your kids? Bring them to our Summer Youth Art workshop where they’ll have the opportunity to work with local artists as well
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Looking for a fun and creative activity for your kids? Bring them to our Summer Youth Art workshop where they’ll have the opportunity to work with local artists as well as our friends from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.
Kids will be encouraged to explore a variety of activities, including painting, crafting, clay, and more. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Just drop in any time starting at 10am–we’ll be creating until noon!
(Please note, for younger children parental supervision is required; no drop offs.)
This is a FREE event, but we suggest a $5 donation to support our local artists and educational programs.
Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
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All are welcome; this program is offered to the community at no charge.
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La Grua Center Commons Green
32 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378
La Grua Center Commons Green
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The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra (formally the New London Big Band) is made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. Formed in 2016, they play monthly to
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The Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra (formally the New London Big Band) is made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. Formed in 2016, they play monthly to sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London, where they attract professional and amateur dancers from near and far.
Their album, Social Hour, released to critical acclaim on Summit Records, is “a smartly swinging young crew…their beat can’t be beat, and they know and show that swing is the thing.” (Midwest Record) The album received airplay globally and charted on the jazz radio charts. The band performed an album release concert for a sold out audience at the famed Birdland Jazz Club.
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 move indoors 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).
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Discover the delicate beauty of Queen Anne’s Lace in this hands-on pressed botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist Marguerite Alpert, you will use pressed and dried botanical materials that
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Discover the delicate beauty of Queen Anne’s Lace in this hands-on pressed botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist Marguerite Alpert, you will use pressed and dried botanical materials that she has pressed and collected to create your own original pressed flower composition to take home. Marguerite will share historical lore, its importance for pollinators, scientific insights, techniques, and some surprising facts about with this elegant wildflower.
Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, this workshop offers a relaxing and inspiring opportunity to transform this well-loved flower into a work of art.
If you wish, please feel free to bring along with your queen crown!
$35pp. Sign up here.
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Catherine Shotick, director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism, will tell the story of how the museum came to be, discuss highlights from the collection, and share plans
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Catherine is the inaugural director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism. Joining the museum in May 2023, and working alongside the museum’s founders, she has helped guide the museum from its early planning stages to its highly anticipated opening in October 2025. She has a master’s degree in art history, with a specialization in American Art, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to this role, Catherine worked as a museum curator for 15 years, first in Oklahoma City and then Chicago.
Come learn more about this hidden gem just across the border in nearby Westerly, RI!
Suggested donation $5.
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All are welcome; this program is offered to the community at no charge.
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La Grua Center Commons Green
32 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378
La Grua Center Commons Green
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Bring a blanket and join us for a joyful, interactive family concert on the lawn at La Grua Center! Led by beloved Stonington singer-songwriter Bergin
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Bring a blanket and join us for a joyful, interactive family concert on the lawn at La Grua Center!
Led by beloved Stonington singer-songwriter Bergin O’Malley, Sing & Play Together has become the soundtrack to childhoods across the shoreline. With two albums released and a third on the way, Bergin-along with musical partner Sarah Bruno shares original songs alongside timeless children’s classics in a lively, heartwarming performance designed for young children and their families.
These concerts are more than just music—they’re an invitation to sing, move, imagine, and connect. With themes inspired by colors, animals, friendship, and the simple magic of everyday life, children, and grown ups alike, are encouraged to participate through song and play in a warm, welcoming environment filled with joy.
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).
sat29aug5:00 pmMusic Matters: Anita & Julian Graef5:00 pm Purchase Tickets Here
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This program spans three centuries of music written and arranged for string duo, tracing the remarkable depth and range of two voices in conversation. Siblings Anita and Julian Graef
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This program spans three centuries of music written and arranged for string duo, tracing the remarkable depth and range of two voices in conversation. Siblings Anita and Julian Graef bring their shared virtuosity and distinct voices to works by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Maurice Ravel, Caroline Shaw, and more!
Tickets $25 online only. Click here to purchase. There may be a limited number of tickets available at the door the day of the concert. Doors open at 4:30pm. Please note, all seating is unreserved.
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All are welcome; this program is offered to the community at no charge.
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La Grua Center Commons Green
32 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378
La Grua Center Commons Green
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Adam & Matt met while playing a series of gigs with jazz singer Broadway Brassy at a speakeasy in Branford CT. In their first performance as a duo, they
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Adam & Matt met while playing a series of gigs with jazz singer Broadway Brassy at a speakeasy in Branford CT. In their first performance as a duo, they will feature a mix of Jazz standards, covers, and originals. Be sure not to miss this outstanding performance–our final outdoor concert of the series!
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 move indoors 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).
