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SUMMARY:CRM Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Beginning December 1! Lights turn on at 4:00 pm. \nOur tree will be illuminated through January 3. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 12/1 as we light our tree for the season. \nStop by for your holiday card photo op by the River. \nFree take-home holiday craft activities for children available at the front desk Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm while supplies last. \n  \nThank you \nEssex Volunteer Fire Department\, BSA Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth\,\nand Bruce Lawrence for assistance with procuring\, setting up\, and decorating our tree.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-tree-lighting/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:November 28\, 2022\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nWe are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022\, days we are not open to the general public\, our galleries will open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm; visitor numbers will be limited to ensure a calm environment. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nThe Connecticut River Museum is committed to ensuring our programming is accessible to all people. Preview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available on our website. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Allison Insall\, Director of Public Programs\, at ainsall@ctrivermuseum.org. \nSensory Friendly Hours: \nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\nMonday\, July 25\, 2022\nMonday\, November 28\, 2022 \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \n  \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION:29th Annual Holiday Train Show\nTuesday through Sunday\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nTrains run daily Tuesday through Sunday\nTuesday\, November 22\, 2022 – Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 \nThe family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its\n29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational 26-foot train layout\, “I SPY” scavenger hunts\, and toddler sized viewing layout are all part of the fun! \nSponsored by: Lorensen Auto Group and Webster Bank
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/29th-annual-holiday-train-show/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000
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SUMMARY:Erik Hesselberg - Night Boat to New York
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022\nLive Event and Book Signing\n6:00 pm\nFree for CRM Members\n$5.00 for Non-Members \n  \nErik Hesselberg\, Author: \n Night Boat to New York\nSteamboats on the Connecticut\, 1815–1931\n \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nJoin us for an entertaining conversation with Erik Hesselberg. \nNight Boat to New York: Steamboats on the Connecticut\, 1824-1931\, is a portrait of the vanished steamboat days–when a procession of stately sidewheelers plied between Hartford and New York City\, docking at Peck’s Slip on the East River in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. At one time\, Hartford could boast two thousand steamboat arrivals and departures in a year. Altogether\, some thirty-five large steamboats were in service on the Connecticut River in these years\, largely on the Hartford to New York City route. These Long Island Sound steamers\, unlike the tubby\, wedding cake dowagers of Western waters\, were long\, sleek craft\, with sharp prows cutting a neat wake as they cruised along. Departing each afternoon from State Street or Talcott Street wharf in Hartford\, the “night boats” reached New York at daybreak\, inaugurating a pattern of city commuting that continues to this day. Steamboating not only brought people and goods—Colt’s firearms and Essex’s pianos—down river to New York for export to world markets\, but also helped America’s inland “Spa Culture” transplant itself to the seashore\, making steamboating not just convenient transportation but also a social phenomenon noted by such writers as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. No wonder crowds wept in the fall of 1931\, when the last steamboats\, made obsolete by the automobile\, churned away from the dock and headed downriver—never to return. \nErik Hesselberg has been writing about the Connecticut River for 20 years\, first as an environmental reporter for the Middletown Press\, and after as executive editor of Shore Line Newspapers in Guilford\, where he oversaw 20 weekly newspapers from Old Lyme to Stratford\, CT. He was president of the Middlesex County Historical Society and developed the award-winning exhibit “A Vanished Port\,” on the Connecticut River’s ties to the slave economy of the Caribbean islands. His writings have appeared in Wesleyan Magazine\, the Hartford Courant\, Estuary Magazine\, and on his blog\, Voicesontheriver.com. He lives in Haddam\, CT. \n \nPhoto Courtesy of Erik Hesselberg
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/erik-hesselberg-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Essex Ed Meet the Author
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 8\n1:30 pm \nEssex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade\nby Susan Cornell \nMeet the Author! \nJoin us for a children’s read-aloud and book signing with Sue Cornell\, the author of Essex Ed.\nEnjoy viewing the original artwork included in the story.\nLearn about the many ways Essex Ed has become a special part of the Essex community. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/essex-ed-meet-the-author/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T123000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Fun Kids' Cruises
DESCRIPTION:RiverQuest Halloween Fun Kids’ Cruises\nSaturday\, October 29\n10:00 am to 11:00 am AND 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n$20.00 per Adult\n$15.00 per Child \nJoin us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for Halloween fun! \nEvery child that shows up in costume receives a goody bag. Cider and donuts served. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/halloween-fun-kids-cruise/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T173000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Foliage Cruise
DESCRIPTION:RiverQuest Sunset Foliage Cruise\nSunday\, October 23\n3:30 pm to 5:30 pm \n$36.00 Members\n$40.00 Non-Members \nJoin us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River. Enjoy the vibrant colors of the River in autumn in the Connecticut River Valley. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sunset-foliage-cruise/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000
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SUMMARY:James Zug - First Descent of Connecticut River
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022\nLive Event with Book Signing\n6:00 pm\nFree for CRM Members\n$5.00 for Non-Members \n  \nJames Zug\, Author\, American Traveler: The Life and Adventures of John Ledyard \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nCRM Talks Speaker Series: James Zug\nFirst Descent of Connecticut River\nTuesday\, October 18 |6:00—7:00 pm \nFirst Descent of Connecticut River \nWho was the first person in recorded history to descend the Connecticut River? It was a most unlikely person\, a debt-ridden Dartmouth man\, John Ledyard. In May 1773 Ledyard performed the feat\, spending a full week canoeing the river. He didn’t do the entire Connecticut from source to sea\, but rather from Hanover\, NH to Hartford\, CT. It wasn’t just because wanted an adventure: Ledyard\, having just finished his first year as a student at Dartmouth\, was fleeing the campus with unpaid tuition bills. But it became the stuff of legend\, inspiring generations of Dartmouth students (including Robert Frost). For over a century\, Dartmouth students have reenacted his trip\, canoeing from Hanover down the river to Old Saybrook. \nLedyard went on to become America’s first famous explorer. He sailed with Captain Cook on Cook’s third and fatal voyage. Friends with Thomas Jefferson\, he became the original Lewis & Clark Expedition. He traveled across Siberia. He died in Cairo in 1789 on his way to find the source of another great river\, the Niger. \nJames Zug is an award-winning historian and journalist. He received a masters in nonfiction writing from Columbia and has written for the Atlantic\, Wall Street Journal\, New York Times\, Outside and Boston Globe. He is the author of a half dozen books including a biography of John Ledyard that was named an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Book Review. He also edited John Ledyard’s collected writings\, which was published by National Geographic. \nPhoto Courtesy of James Zug
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/james-zug-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook
DESCRIPTION:RiverQuest River Cruise\nLighthouses in Old Saybrook\nMonday\, October 10\n10:00 am to 12:00pm \n$45.00 All guests \nJoin us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and Outer Lighthouses by water. Observe the beautiful\, pristine river “One of the Last Great Places”\, as we cruise by the town of Essex\, ultimately reaching Old Saybrook and Old Lyme at the river mouth on Long Island Sound. We tell you about the history and ecology of the river as well as point out areas of interest and wildlife we may see. \nBring your picnic basket if you’d like. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nNOTE: \nFor those taking this cruise who are USLHS Lighthouse Passport Stamp collectors\, stamps will be available for Lynde Point and Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouses on the boat or after the cruise. These two lighthouses are finally represented by USLHS stamps as of March 27\, 2020. A minimum donation to USLHS of $1 per stamped item is requested. All donations will be matched and sent to USLHS to support their lighthouse education and preservation programs. \nWant to start collecting stamps? See more about the passport program at https://uslhs.org/fun/passport-club
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/lighthouse-cruise-to-old-saybrook/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T150000
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SUMMARY:Dogs on the Docks 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 9\, 2022\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\nThe waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River Museum “goes to the dogs” with the Dogs On The Dock parade and competition. Dog owners and dog lovers alike are invited to attend rain or shine. Dog participant registration starts at 1:00 pm.  A blessing of the dogs and the lawn parade are followed by individual canine competitions. Featured categories include best costume\, best nautical costume\, best owner look-alike\, smallest dog\, biggest dog\, best trick and best dock jumping. Dock jumping dogs must wear a harness to participate. \nBring your pre-filled registration card with you; Click here to print your registration form.. \nNet proceeds of the event are being donated to area pet organizations. \nAll dogs must have a 2022 license and rabies tag to participate. \nRegister onsite at 1:00. $10 per dog\, $5 per additional dog \n1:00 pm Registration\n1:30 pm Blessing of the Dogs\n2:00 pm Lawn Parade\n2:30 pm Dock Jumping Contest
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/dogs-on-the-docks-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Connecticut River Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 17\n10:00 am to 4:00 pm \n  \nA Day of Stories and Song With The Nehantic and The Abenaki \nFREE Outdoor Event centered on Indigenous arts\, traditions\, stories\, and language at the Connecticut River Museum. \nProgramming Highlights \nNehantic and Abenaki representatives share personal stories\nHumble Spirits drum group\nSchaghticoke Tribal Dancer\nJennifer Lee returns to present her wigwam and artefacts\nAcademic presentations about indigenous history\nHands-on activities \nThe Nolumbeka Project\, Inc. envisions a Connecticut River Valley where the histories\, cultures\, and persistence of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples are recognized and celebrated\, and where all beings are recognized as sharing a mutual existence in an environment of balance and reciprocity. The Nolumbeka Project\, Inc. hosts multiple annual events and educational programs featuring Indigenous presenters sharing their music\, art\, and cultures. \nThe Nehantic Native Nation\, Elnu Abenaki\, Connecticut River Museum\, The Nolumbeka Project\, and Essex Historical Society all join together to provide this day for our community. \nThe event has limited seating available. In case of rain\, please check our website for information. \nPhoto Credit: Ben Carlson
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/indigenous-connecticut-river-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T190000
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SUMMARY:Kelsey Wentling - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 14\, 2022\nVirtual Lecture\n6:00 pm\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \n  \nKelsey Wentling\, River Steward\, Connecticut River Conservancy\nWater Quality in the CT River: what is it and how is it measured? \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nThe Connecticut River has a reputation for poor water quality —  does that still hold true? \nOnce known as the most beautifully landscaped sewer in America\, the Connecticut River has been burdened by a reputation of poor water quality for decades. While the Connecticut was the archetypal polluted river of the time\, much has changed in the 60 years since it was dubbed with this undesirable title. This lecture focuses on the basics of what good water quality means and how we measure it in the Connecticut River. We discuss what has changed in the last 60 years and the progress still to be made in the next 60 years. \nKelsey got started with CRC in 2019 as a volunteer and then as staff assisting with Source to Sea Cleanup. Prior to joining CRC\, Kelsey analyzed how emerging markets might influence Massachusetts’ climate goals\, taught a course on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, and worked as an AmeriCorps volunteer and outdoor science educator. Kelsey holds an M.S. in Environmental Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research explored the interface of science and policy in transboundary river basins\, using case studies to identify ways to promote the use of science in management decisions. \nPhoto Courtesy of Kelsey Wentling
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/kelsey-wentling-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock - Eight to the Bar
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO BAND MEMBER WITH COVID \nThursdays on the Dock\nEight to the Bar\nThursday\, September 1\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nDrawing its musical influences from American roots music — swing\, boogie-woogie\, and Motown\, Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements\, highlighted by female vocals. \nWith the support of independently produced CDs and videos\, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large\, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Maine to Miami as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Their rigorous touring schedule has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\, Manhattan Transfer\, Robert Cray\, the late Roy Orbison and Ray Charles\, several European tours\, and most recently\, a tour of the Republic of Georgia at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy located there. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nPhoto Credit: Eight to the Bar
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-eight-to-the-bar-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T173000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock: Meadows Brothers Band
DESCRIPTION:Meadows Brothers Band\nThursday\, August 25\, 2022\n5:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nThe Meadows Brothers music exists in the spaces between a rock & roll band that writes folk songs and a folk band that writes rock & roll songs; with a heavy helping of harmony\, a taste of groove\, a bit of the blues and a dash of twang for good measure. They sing songs of hope\, songs of love\, songs of despair\, and songs of good times. \nIan and Dustin Meadows have been playing music together for a good portion (the majority) of the 25 years they’ve known each other. Drawing from a varied list of influences; their sound and songs have taken shape over countless late night jams and writing sessions in their childhood bedroom\, and hundreds of shows all over the country. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. An onsite vendor has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nImage courtesy of: David Zeleznik photography.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-meadows-brothers-band-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T180000
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SUMMARY:CRM Concerts Underway: Live Music on the River: John Spignesi
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 21\, 2022\n4:00 – 6:00 pm \n$50 Members\n$55 Non-Members \nLIVE MUSIC ON THE RIVER \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nWe’ve been lucky enough to have JSB on our lawn for Thursdays on the Dock. Now we are so excited to offer for your listening pleasure\, a two-hour JSB show aboard the RiverQuest. This is really one show that you do not want to miss! \nNew Haven based quartet “JSB” (shortened for The John Spignesi Band) is a group you don’t want to sleep on. Led by guitarist/frontman\, John “Spigs” Spignesi\, this band has been steadily making a name for themselves in the East Coast jam scene since their formation in January 2015. \n“What’s on the setlist tonight?” many fans tend to ask. The answer is you\, the audience\, and the vibe at the venue. Together we can guide the journey and the energy of the show. It’s about that shared experience. JSB has never used setlists\, often sculpting shows on the fly\, with rockers\, ballads\, & sing-a-longs. A truly diverse musical ensemble who doesn’t believe limiting themselves to genres\, JSB performs a wide variety of original tunes while adding in covers that they truly make their own. \nImage Courtesy: John Spignesi \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-concerts-underway-live-music-on-the-river-john-spignesi/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T193000
DTSTAMP:20220816T213354Z
CREATED:20220513T161446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T213354Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Due to Illness: Thursdays on the Dock - Butter Jones
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled Due to Illness\, Thursday\, August 18 \nThursdays on the Dock\nButter Jones\nThursday\, August 18\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nButter Jones\, with a unique blend of indie rock\, americana\, and a dash of jam band\, it’s the sound of four musicians creating as one. Powered by three songwriters who let their influences fly and inspiration take the music. Their lyrical storytelling is complemented by their musical talent and creative arrangements. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nImage courtesy of: David Zeleznik
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-butter-jones-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T193000
DTSTAMP:20220516T165051Z
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock: Mama Train Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Mama Train Jazz Band\nThursday\, August 11\, 2022\n5:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nJazz/Blues band\, Mama Train\, blends the warmth of rich female vocals with smooth expressive piano.  Their sound embodies the soul of classic artists like Billie Holiday\, Etta James\, and Django Reinhardt combined with an uptempo jazz vibe. Performing a variety of classic songs from the 1920s to 1940s\, this Gatsby-era band delivers soulful melodies and vibrant instrumentation that resonate with every audience\, a small act with a big vintage sound! \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. An onsite vendor has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nImage courtesy of: Mama Train Jazz Band
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-mama-train-jazz-band-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T123000
DTSTAMP:20220804T185337Z
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SUMMARY:Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nConquer the Current 2022  \nFeaturing the popular 9 mile race! \nWhile we appear to be over the Covid pandemic\, we continue to abide by any CDC and local health authority guidelines\, which currently have no restrictions.   \nThis is a One Way Race\, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location. Uber is available in our area. \nThis fun race/ regatta is open to all non-motorized\, safe\, and seaworthy paddle craft including but not limited to: canoes\, kayaks\, stand up/ prone paddleboards\, rowboats\, surf skis\, shells\, currachs\, OC’s…   \nThe Connecticut River Museum’s Fifth annual downriver paddle regatta benefits the Museum’s education programs.  \n  \nDate/ Times: \nAugust 6\, 2022 8:30AM to ~12:30 \nStarts at Eagle Landing State Park Haddam and ends at Connecticut River Museum Essex (not a loop race) \nStart– Eagle Landing State Park (Gazebo)\, 14 Little Meadow Rd\, Haddam\, CT 06438 \nFinish– In front of the Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT 06426 \n  \nRace Day Schedule: \n8:30- 9:00 Course check in\, all must be preregistered before on paddleguru\, no same day!!! \n9:15 (or earlier if all checked in) Eagle Landing 9 mile Race (Haddam) Course safety meeting for all participants \n9:30 (or earlier if safety meeting announced)   Eagle Landing Race (Haddam) Course Start for All Vessels \n12:00 Off the water cutoff for all racers! \n  \nRegistration Fees: \n$60 per solo vessel\, $80 per multi-person vessel \nOpen to men and women age 16 and over\, with classes for SUP (All)\, Kayak and Open/ Miscellaneous- note the classes may change based on registration numbers.  The race is staffed with support and safety boats. Youth ages 12-15 are welcome to participate with a registered participating adult\, or as pre-approved by the race committee based on proven paddling/ water safety prowess. \nDepending on local/ governmental restrictions\, the race may be followed by an awards ceremony\, otherwise awards will be given to paddlers upon finishing. \nWhile we have safety vessels\, this race is strictly for paddlers of an intermediate to advanced level that are comfortable to safely paddle potentially against wind and potentially intense boat/wind chop for 9 miles.  All paddlers must be wearing a USCG approved personal flotation device.  All standup paddleboarders must have a PFD and leash\, no exceptions.   \nSocial distancing and all appropriate controls will be strictly enforced; your assistance with the same is greatly appreciated!  Check the site for updates as we get closer to paddle day!   \nParticipants must plan to arrange for transportation back to their cars. The race committee/ Connecticut River Museum is not able to provide transportation! \nPlease bring your own hydration and nutrition as unfortunately we are not able to assist with this critical part of the race (+pre/post) for you!   \nRefunds/ Rain Date- This race is a fund raising charitable event run by volunteers with assistance from the Connecticut River Museum.  The race will go on with light/ moderate rain and cancelled in the event of any dangerous conditions including lightning\, heavy winds\, poor visibility etc.  Unfortunately\, with the tremendous amount of effort needed to set this race up\, we would not be able to reschedule within the same year\, and view registrations as a donation to the museum’s educational fund.  Please inquire with any questions.    \n  \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/conquer-the-current-paddle-regatta-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock: Local Honey
DESCRIPTION:Local Honey\nThursday\, August 4\, 2022\n5:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nBorn out of a mutual respect for all things auditory and a humble appreciation for an organic evolution\, lifelong friends Frank Natter\, Erin Smith\, and Abraham Wilson have embarked on an unforgettable musical journey. Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody\, laced with loose yet conscious jams\, and extraordinary vocals will transport any listener to another realm. Experiencing an amazing live show is one of life’s sweetest pleasures and for the person who is treated to Local Honey\, they will be given music performed with pure emotion\, raw talent\, and endless gratitude. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. An onsite vendor has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nImage courtesy of: David Zeleznik photography.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-local-honey-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T120000
DTSTAMP:20220222T194612Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:July 25\, 2022\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nWe are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022\, days we are not open to the general public\, our galleries will open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm; visitor numbers will be limited to ensure a calm environment. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nThe Connecticut River Museum is committed to ensuring our programming is accessible to all people. Preview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available on our website. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Allison Insall\, Director of Public Programs\, at ainsall@ctrivermuseum.org. \nSensory Friendly Hours: \nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\nMonday\, July 25\, 2022\nMonday\, November 28\, 2022 \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \n  \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T160000
DTSTAMP:20220620T112017Z
CREATED:20220513T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T112017Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Treasures – Antique & Classic Boat Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Southern New England Chapter – Antique and Classic Boat Society \nVintage Treasures – 36th Annual Show\nSaturday\, July 23\, 2022 \n  \nThe Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s 36th annual “Vintage Treasures” show at the Connecticut River Museum July 23! \nA must see for any fans of classic boats and cars. Boats will be docked at the Museum docks and displayed on the lawn. Public viewing is from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday with activities and a raffle. Free to the public. \nFor registration information call or email: Lynn McFarlin 860-966-7189 (cell phone). Email address: lynn.mcfarlin2@gmail.com
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/vintage-treasures-antique-classic-boat-show-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T193000
DTSTAMP:20220721T200220Z
CREATED:20220513T154935Z
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock: John Spignesi Band
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s Thursdays on the Dock is ON. If it continues raining\, we will move indoors.  \n  \nJohn Spignesi Band\nThursday\, July 21\, 2021\n5:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nNew Haven based quartet “JSB” (shortened for The John Spignesi Band) is a group you don’t want to sleep on. Led by guitarist/frontman\, John “Spigs” Spignesi\, this band has been steadily making a name for themselves in the East Coast jam scene since their formation in January 2015. \n“What’s on the setlist tonight?” many fans tend to ask. The answer is you\, the audience\, and the vibe at the venue. Together we can guide the journey and the energy of the show. It’s about that shared experience. JSB has never used setlists\, often sculpting shows on the fly\, with rockers\, ballads\, & sing-a-longs. A truly diverse musical ensemble who doesn’t believe limiting themselves to genres\, JSB performs a wide variety of original tunes while adding in covers that they truly make their own. \nJSB has shared the stage with national-touring acts such as Max Creek\, Zach Deputy\, Kung Fu\, The Funky Dawgz Brass Band\, and more. On the road and on the stage\, the band’s motto has become “No Reverse” inspiring them to always be hungry for more. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nImage Courtesy of David Zeleznik photography.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-john-spignesi-band-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T193000
DTSTAMP:20220516T164900Z
CREATED:20220513T153059Z
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock - USCG Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock\nUSCG Dixieland Band\nThursday\, July 14\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nThe United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band was organized in 1970 to perform classic jazz\, blues\, and rags with a “New Orleans” flavor. The Dixieland Jazz Band has entertained audiences across America\, in the former Soviet Union\, England\, Japan\, and Taiwan. Notable venues include Preservation Hall in New Orleans\, Times Square in New York City\, the Blue Note Club in Taipei (Taiwan)\, the Embarcadero in San Francisco\, the John F. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington\, D.C.\, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The Band appeared at prestigious Traditional Jazz Festivals in Sacramento\, California; Sun Valley\, Idaho; and Washington\, DC. The six-member group has also performed on numerous radio and television broadcasts across the nation\, including CBS News This Morning and Fox and Friends. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nPhoto Credit: United States Coast Guard
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-uscg-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock - Java Groove
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock\nJava Groove\nThursday\, July 7\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:30 pm \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple since 2009. 13 years in and we are still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August from 5:30-7:30\, bring a chair or blanket\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nOur presenting sponsor\, Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering massages and giveaways. \nFrom swing to Sinatra to Sting\, Java Groove is a small 4 piece band with a big sound. The band consists of Dan Bernier on vocals and guitar\, James Alio on guitar\, Marc Iacobellis on bass guitar and Todd Fitting  on drums. Todd\, James and Marc all went to middle school and high school together in Guilford\, playing in various bands together. Dan was one of the founding members of The Zingerz\, also playing swing music on the shoreline area. All four members have been friends for many years supporting each other’s bands. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \nWe pass a hat!\nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \nCash bar. Please no BYOB.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \nWant to get out on the water?\nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \nWhile you are on property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \nPhoto Credit: Java Groove
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/thursdays-on-the-dock-java-groove/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T173000
DTSTAMP:20220512T184920Z
CREATED:20220512T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T184920Z
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SUMMARY:CRM Lectures Underway: Johan C. Varekamp
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 7\, 2022\n4:00 – 5:30 pm \n$40 Members\n$45 Non-Members \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nJohan Varekamp\, professor emeritus\, Wesleyan University\nThe life and times of Adriaen Block \nJoin Johan Varekamp aboard the Onrust while he talks about the four voyages of Block and his friends from Holland to the Americas\,\ntheir adventures\, goals\, and the role they played in the establishment of the New Netherlands colony. \nJohan “Joop” Varekamp\, East Haddam CT \nDr. Johan C. Varekamp is the Harold T. Stearns Professor of Earth Science emeritus and the current mineralogy curator of the Joe Webb Peoples Museum of Natural History at Wesleyan University\, Middletown CT. He served as resident director of the Wesleyan Program in Bologna\, Italy\, and spent sabbaticals at Cambridge and Bristol University\, UK\, Pisa\, Italy and Kyoto\, Japan. He authored ~80 publications on environmental geochemistry and volcanology\, including two chapters dealing with mercury pollution and water quality in the Long Island Sound (LIS) monograph\, ‘The Urban Sea’. He is past president of the ‘Limnogeology Division’ and the ‘Geology and Public Policy Committee’ of the Geological Society of America\, and served for decades on the EPA-STAC for LIS. He served on the Board of Directors of the CT Agricultural Research Station\, and on the Science Advisory Board of the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk\, CT. He is a past Board Chair of Save the Sound\, and recently joined the Education Committee of the Connecticut River Museum in Essex\, CT.  He has provided outreach to civic and religious groups on climate change\, sea level rise\, and mercury pollution. Since his recent retirement\, he resides with his wife Dr. Ellen Thomas\, a paleoclimatologist at Yale University\, near the Connecticut River.  They walk their giant Estrela dog at the Gillette Castle grounds\, work on their ancient home and older British sports car\, and Joop tries to revamp his classic guitar skills of many years past.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-lectures-underway-johan-c-varekamp/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T190000
DTSTAMP:20220511T164939Z
CREATED:20220413T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T164939Z
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SUMMARY:Gary Mower: The History of Outboard Motors and Outboard Motor Racing 1900-1940
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\n6:00 pm\nVirtual Event\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \nGary Mower\nThe History of Outboard Motors and Outboard Motor Racing 1900-1940 \nCome and see Speed: Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River on exhibit through October. Some of the engines that Gary speaks about are on display. \nGary Mower is a retired Mechanical Engineer with experience in aerospace\, automotive\, and consumer products. A graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering\, he has a lifelong interest in antique marine\, automotive\, and mechanical hobbies. \nA prolific collector\, Mower owns sixty antique outboard motors dating from 1911-1940. He has rebuilt and run antique outboard motors at various Northeast meets and was recognized as an antique outboard motor collector in the July 2021 issue of Soundings Magazine. Mower has been an active member of Antique Outboard Motor Club since 1975. He also works as Advisor to the Mystic Seaport for their annual Antique Marine Engine Exposition for the last 30 years. \nMower also rebuilt a 1925 Model T Ford Coupe and is a member of the Model T Ford Club of America. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nPhoto Courtesy of Gary Mower
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/gary-mower-the-history-of-outboard-motors-and-outboard-motor-racing-1900-1940/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: June 28 - Johnson Girls
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: June 28 – Johnson Girls\nTuesday\, June 28\, 2021\n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \nA big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun.  Book a trip on the Onrust! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event. \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \n\nONRUST\nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614.  She is available for public cruises as well as private charters.  Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history. \nThe Johnson Girls \nJohnson Girls have been a force on the folk and maritime music scene for over two decades as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world. Believing that sea chanteys and songs of the sea were the first real “World Music”\, Joy Bennett\, Alison Kelley\, Bonnie Milner\, and Deirdre Murtha each bring a special influence to the group. Whether performing at packed international folk festivals\, intimate venues\, workshops\, or presenting school or library programs\, The Johnson Girls remain true to their mission of keeping chantey singing and its history alive\, bringing women’s voices to the fore\, and encouraging everyone to join in the revelry. Widely acclaimed for their powerhouse performances of rousing work songs\, sensitive renderings of haunting ballads and laments\, and hair-raising harmonies\, they sweep their audiences along in a tidal fervor. “The Johnson Girls\, chantey singers from America\, took the place by storm…  Those who thought a chantey singer had to be male\, bearded\, and with a beer gut\, needed to think again.”  – Cornwall Guardian (UK) \nSea music may well have been the first “world music.”  Ships were often melting pots\, with crew-members from many countries\, and who were heavily influenced by the music they heard while traveling around the world and from other crew members.  These sailors incorporated into their work songs and other shipboard music the different rhythms and styles from their own often diverse cultures as well as those they encountered during their voyages.  Each of The Johnson Girls was captivated by this music at different times in their lives\, and came together in 1997 following the Mystic Seaport Sea Music festival to burst through the barrier of this previously male dominated genre. \nEach of The Johnson Girls brings a specialty and style to the ensemble.  Their extensive repertoire includes songs with an Afro-Caribbean influence\, of the inland waterways\, of fishing\, mining\, Irish\, Anglo-American\, Italian\, French\, and Canadian ballads and work songs\, and much more.  The Johnson Girls bring a unique interpretation to their repertoire while preserving the traditional roots of their music. \nIn addition to powerful main stage performances\, The Johnson Girls have led participatory workshops and demonstrations during festivals and folk weeks/weekends on many topics including but by no means limited to:  women and the sea\, contemporary sea songs\, harmony\, sea chanteys 101\, work songs: old and new\, fishing: then and now\, Afro-Caribbean songs\, ballads\, song collecting\, landsmen\, sailors and ladies\, and more. \nThe Johnson Girls have 4 CDs including the most recent “On Deck & Below”\, “The Johnson Girls”\, “On the Rocks”\, and “Fire Down Below” have received rave reviews in the US and UK in Dirty Linen\, Sing Out\, Traditional Music Maker and Living Tradition magazines\, The Cornwall Guardian\, International Chantey Magazine\, and the Folk Music Society of NY newsletter. \n  \n\n \n  \nBand image: Courtesy of The Johnson Girls\nOnrust Deck: J Raunikar – CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-june-28-johnson-girls/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T173000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Jazzy Juneteenth River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:THIS CRUISE IS SOLD OUT! \nSaturday\, June 25\n5:30 – 7:30 pm\n$70 Members\n$75 Non-Members \nCome along for a Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the RiverQuest. Price includes food and one complementary drink. Vocals by  Michael Dunham. Food by Berkins on Main and Brown Butter. \nCash Bar\nLive Music\nComfortably Festive Attire \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/jazzy-juneteenth-river-cruise/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T173000
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: June 21 - Skylark
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails\nSkylark\nTuesday\, June 21\, 2022\n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \nThank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 You want to be on deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun.  Book a trip on the Onrust! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \nOr\, click the pink BOOK NOW button on your screen to reserve your seat. \n\nONRUST\nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614.  She is available for public cruises as well as private charters.  Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history. \n\nSkylark\nA folk trio with Anayis Wright (they/them) Yves Corbiere (she/her) and Kate McCann (she/her) playing a variety of traditional music ranging from old-time tunes\, English and Irish ballads\, and jazz \nTHE BAND\nAnayis (A.J.) Wright they/them \nAnayis (AH-nah-ees) “A.J.” Wright is a distinctive voice in traditional folk who captivates audiences and scholars alike with their connection to maritime music\, English folk\, and shape note. A.J. has played English concertina for seventeen years\, cello for twenty\, and incorporated ukulele\, mountain dulcimer\, whistle\, and more into the rotation over the years. \nKate McCann she/her\nKate McCann is a folk singer and banjo player who grew up in coastal Connecticut and now resides in Belfast\, Maine. Having studied a variety of musical traditions as well as classical voice\, her playing incorporates a variety of influences ranging from old time\, sea chanties\, Irish music\, and psychedelia. \nYves Corbiere she/her\nA classically trained violinist\, Yves has studied with traditional musicians from around the world to create her unique sound and bowing style. Formerly a member of the Appalachian band Firecreek\, Yves is thrilled to be playing with the exceptional musicians of Skylark\, performing the Maritime and New England music of her childhood. \n  \n \nPhotos:\nBand Image: courtesy of Skylark\nOnrust: CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-june-21-skylark/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T180000
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SUMMARY:Ralph T. Wood\, PhD - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 14\, 2022\nVIRTUAL\n6:00 pm\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \n“Things You Might Not Know about Connecticut’s New National Estuarine Research Reserve”\nby: Ralph T. Wood\, PhD \nSome facts and figures about Connecticut’s National Estuarine Research Reserve and its promise. \nJoin us for a brief history\, with some little-known facts and figures\, of the extensive effort\, by teams from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, the University of Connecticut\, the Connecticut Audubon Society\, and the Connecticut Sea Grant\, that recently succeeded in the designation of a NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve in southeastern Connecticut. \nWith a career in industrial R&D and in business consulting\, Ralph is a volunteer to several non-profits and an environmentalist\, business owner\, teacher/mentor and bicyclist. He is chairman emeritus of the Connecticut Audubon Society\, a board member of its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme\, a Board member of the Mentoring Corps for Community Development\, and a member of the steering teams for the site selection and designation of Connecticut’s National Estuarine Research Reserve\, which includes 52\,000 acres of the Connecticut and Thames Rivers Estuaries and southeastern portions of Long Island Sound. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nPhotos Courtesy of Ralph T. Wood \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/ralph-t-wood-phd-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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