August 2019
Early Bird Bonus: Norfolk Artists & Friends 11th Annual Exhibition Preview
Sneak preview of the Norfolk Artists & Friends 11th Annual Exhibition, including painting, photography, prints, sculpture, jewelry and other media. Sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. Follow signs to the gallery on the Ellen Battell Stoeckel estate. First of four days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With guest artists Christian Cesari, Danielle Mailer, Douglas Holtquist, Harriet Winograd, Ira Barkoff, Joseph Stannard, Molly Zuckerman Hartung, Peter Cusack and Peter Kirkiles.
Find out more »Early Bird Bonus: Emerging Artists Showcase
Performances by summer Fellows of the Yale School of Music attending Norfolk’s New Music Workshop and Chamber Music Session. Program will be announced shortly before the performance.
Find out more »Early Bird Bonus: Open Mic Night at Infinity Bistro
Open Mic Night at Infinity Hall's bistro. Whether you like to listen to great music or are an aspiring performer who wants to showcase your talents, be sure to join us on Thursday night to enjoy our local talent! Performers sign up after 7:00 p.m. A select number of artists will be chosen to compete in Infinity's Big Stage Competition and be an opening act at an Infinity Hall concert.
Find out more »Hike-the-Peaks Challenge
Take the three-day, six-peak Norfolk Land Trust hiking challenge: take a selfie at the top of all six trails, then present the images to win a Land Trust "Icebox of Connecticut" t-shirt. Download the peaks map or pick it up at a WIN information center. The peaks are Dennis Hill Gazebo, Dennis Hill Pavilion, Haystack Mountain, Pine Mountain, East Summit Ridge and Beech Hill. Visit the Land Trust website for trail maps. Ends at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Find out more »Paintings by Tom Hlas
Abstract works in mixed media by Norfolk artist Tom Hlas.
Find out more »Artisan Demonstrations
A variety of artisans will demonstrate their work and methods. Friday: Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Rug hooking, Vee Kausel, all day Saturday: Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Rug hooking, Vee Kausel, all day Wheel-thrown pottery techniques, Laura Nichols, all day Watercolor techniques, Pamela Harnois, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Bead embroidery, Donna Twardy, all day Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Watercolor techniques, Pamela Harnois, all day Wheel-thrown pottery techniques, Laura Nichols, all day
Find out more »Stained Glass Windows Tours: Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church will have a docent available to explain the history of its stained glass windows and the church. The church is always open, and help from a parishioner can be arranged at other times.
Find out more »Photographs by Christopher Little
Photographer Christopher Little's show pays homage to George Hurrell, the legendary Hollywood studio photographer. In the 1930s and 1940s, Hurrell presented the image of glamour to the world. There will be an opening reception on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This show will be hanging until the end of August.
Find out more »Open Studio: Paul-Robert Blackman
Paul-Robert Blackman, of Belle Mountain Arboriculture, makes furniture and household items using reclaimed timber and traditional carving techniques. He will demonstrate various techniques all day at his studio. On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., he will demonstrate hand techniques on the Village Green; on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. he will be demonstrating wood turning on Robertson Plaza. Use the driveway between #26 and #38 Windrow Road. The studio is located behind the stone carriage house,…
Find out more »Stained Glass Windows Tours: Battell Chapel
Take a guided tour of Battell Chapel's magnificent stained glass windows, designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany's five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. Tours start at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m., and last approximately 45 minutes. There are more tours on Saturday starting at…
Find out more »Get Married or Renew Your Vows
You’re invited to get married or renew your vows on Norfolk's beautiful Village Green; bouquets supplied, ring bearers and witnesses standing by. Please email us to make a reservation; if you’re getting married, bring your license. See the town clerk’s web page for hours, license fee and a worksheet.
Find out more »Celebrating Walt Whitman’s 200th Birthday
Celebrate the 200th birthday of America's greatest poet, Walt Whitman. Ben Luxon and Charles Fidlar will read selections from "Leaves of Grass," including Song of Myself, When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed and I Sing the Body Electric. Cake and lemonade served beforehand. Come early!
Find out more »Norfolk Artists & Friends 11th Annual Exhibition Opening Reception
Opening reception for the Norfolk Artists & Friends 11th Annual Exhibition, including painting, photography, prints, sculpture, jewelry and other media. Sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. Follow signs to the gallery on the Ellen Battell Stoeckel estate. Second of four days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With guest artists Christian Cesari, Danielle Mailer, Douglas Holtquist, Harriet Winograd, Ira Barkoff, Joseph Stannard, Molly Zuckerman Hartung, Peter Cusack and Peter Kirkiles.
Find out more »Preconcert Conversation
A preconcert conversation with Paul Berry. Gather at Battell Recital Hall before the concert for an engaging and enlightening discussion on a musical topic related to this evening’s program. Ticketed concert starts at 8:00 p.m.; tickets will be available for purchase at the Music Shed Box Office before the concert.
Find out more »Concert at the Music Shed: Popular Music
Concert at the Music Shed: Popular Music. All four works in this program incorporate elements of popular music. You will hear echoes of jazz, cabaret and the sophisticated parties of the 1920s Jazz Age. At Battell Recital Hall, 20 Litchfield Road, Paul Berry will be discussing topics related to this evening's concert. The half-hour talk starts at 7:00 p.m.
Find out more »Concert: “We’ve Only Just Begun,” Carpenters Remembered
The combination of Karen’s voice and Richard’s compositions and arrangements won the Carpenters a worldwide legion of loyal fans. This show, starring Michelle Berting Brett and her 7-piece Nashville band, re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound. Great for the whole family.
Find out more »Hike-the-Peaks Challenge
Take the three-day, six-peak Norfolk Land Trust hiking challenge: take a selfie at the top of all six trails, then present the images to win a Land Trust "Icebox of Connecticut" t-shirt. Download the peaks map or pick it up at a WIN information center. The peaks are Dennis Hill Gazebo, Dennis Hill Pavilion, Haystack Mountain, Pine Mountain, East Summit Ridge and Beech Hill. Visit the Land Trust website for trail maps. Ends at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Find out more »Workshop on Naturalistic Landscaping
Studying natural and lightly managed vegetation can help gardeners understand how to maintain an attractive landscape while working within ecologically sound principles. This workshop, led by John Anderson of Aton Forest, will guide you through the processes of naturalistic landscaping using principles developed at Aton Forest. There will also be a significant amount of native wildflower and fern identification. Enrollment limited to first 16 to register. Please email or call in advance: contact@atonforest.org or 860-248-1053. NOTE: The workshop by Larry…
Find out more »Watercolors by Leslie Watkins
Artist Leslie Watkins will be showing her watercolors at the Norfolk Hub. She will also be offering six free events. On Saturday: Papercrafting Demonstration, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Chicken Stampin' with Kids, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.; Papercrafting for Adults, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Sunday: Watercolor Demonstration, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Calligraphy for Adults, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.; Watercolor for Adults, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Find out more »Paintings by Tom Hlas
Abstract works in mixed media by Norfolk artist Tom Hlas.
Find out more »Tai Chi Class
Christopher Kiely will hold a tai chi class outside on the grass. Visitors are welcome and no experience is necessary. If it rains, the class will move inside Battell Chapel.
Find out more »Farmers Market
The Norfolk Farmers Market celebrates Weekend in Norfolk with live music by Andy Styles, fresh local foods and artisan wares. Special events include Tracy Hayhurst of Husky Meadows Farm cooking with foods from market vendors.
Find out more »Artisan Demonstrations
A variety of artisans will demonstrate their work and methods. Friday: Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Rug hooking, Vee Kausel, all day Saturday: Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Rug hooking, Vee Kausel, all day Wheel-thrown pottery techniques, Laura Nichols, all day Watercolor techniques, Pamela Harnois, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Bead embroidery, Donna Twardy, all day Needle punching, Kathy Williams, all day Watercolor techniques, Pamela Harnois, all day Wheel-thrown pottery techniques, Laura Nichols, all day
Find out more »Photo show: Marie Hartig Kendall, Part II
Starting in 1884, photographer Marie Hartig Kendall chronicled the town of Norfolk and its environs in striking images that captured moving locomotives, historic weather events, economic development and bucolic pastimes. Many new photographs and objects have been added to this year’s exhibition. They include a rare photograph printed on glass and made to hang in a window, dozens of Kendall postcards recently acquired from a local estate and a look at the process of conserving period photographs.
Find out more »Photographs by Christopher Little
Photographer Christopher Little's show pays homage to George Hurrell, the legendary Hollywood studio photographer. In the 1930s and 1940s, Hurrell presented the image of glamour to the world. There will be an opening reception on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This show will be hanging until the end of August.
Find out more »Papercrafting Demonstration
Leslie Watkins will demonstrate the making and decorating of a nature journal that can be used for writing and watercolor sketches. Sara Frieze will demonstrate the art of origami, using decorative papers to make cranes and other animals. Various projects will be on display. There are five additional workshops. On Saturday: Papercrafting for Adults, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.; Chicken Stampin' with Kids, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Sunday: Watercolor Demonstration, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Calligraphy for Adults, 12:00 to…
Find out more »E-Bike Test Rides and Information
Get acquainted with an e-bike courtesy of Norfolk's Rails to Trails Committee and Berkshire Bike+Board. Visitors can get information and free test rides. Committee members will be on hand to explain their mission and activities.
Find out more »Open Studio: Adam Paul Heller
Adam Paul Heller’s stone carving draws inspiration from the Colonial memorials of New England as well as from contemporary arts and culture. Rooted in traditional hand-carving techniques, Adam will be showing examples of his memorial stones and artwork, and demonstrating stone carving throughout the day. The studio is a short walk from the Norfolk Library and downtown Norfolk.
Find out more »Walking Tour: Norfolk’s Industrial Past
Norfolk historian Richard Byrne will take visitors on a tour recalling the sights and sounds of the once-thriving mills and factories that sat along the Blackberry River. This two-hour walk will take you to the head of the mill dam and meander along Greenwoods Road (Route 44), stopping to see one of the remaining buildings and the site of the large waterwheel that once powered the Long Stone Shop, built in 1854. The tour can be followed on foot or…
Find out more »Stained Glass Windows Tours: Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church will have a docent available to explain the history of its stained glass windows and the church. The church is always open, and help from a parishioner can be arranged at other times.
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