Concert of Spiritual Masterworks of Italian Masters performed by the CHARTER OAK ENSEMBLE of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Adrian Sylveen, artistic director. Il Tramonto…………Ottorino Respigh Stabat Mater………Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
It’s a dark and stormy night… and six strangers have been invited to a very mysterious dinner party. Each guest has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead! Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing, and laughing, until the final twist.
ohn Washington's HOW TO CLOSE A CAMP: DISPATCHES FROM THE FIGHT AGAINST IMMIGRANT DETENTION. Word Up welcomes reporter and award-winning translator John Washington to discuss his new book,"How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against Immigrant Detention", an urgent polemic and practical guide to dismantling the immigrant detention system.
Classical music in a comfortable setting! A music salon reminiscent of a comfy night at your best friend’s house, made special by 2 local virtuosic string musicians, Sasha Ono and Emily Garrison, playing classical, tango music, and some of your favorite pop songs . Guests and Artists wear loungewear and indulge in refreshments. Dress Code: Comfy clothes Optional: BYO blanket or pillow if you want to sit on the floor. Please register in advance as space is limited.
Get to know the working cats of New York City and the owners of these neighborhood stores! Word Up welcomes Dan Rimada, the founder of the beloved archive Bodega Cats of New York (now a book with the same name), which led to bodega cat legislation in New York City and New York State! To celebrate the cats in our neighborhood, we'll be hosting a cat supply drive in November! Feel free to drop off supplies before the event at Word Up Community Bookshop or the fridge outside the shop starting November 3rd.
From Auto to Manual: A Guide to Mirrorless Photography with TONY LOPEZ. This class is designed for beginners who own a mirrorless camera—or smartphone photographers who are ready to take the next step and discover the creative possibilities of a dedicated camera. This classroom-based introduction takes the mystery out of modern mirrorless cameras and teaches you what happens beyond Auto mode. No prior photography experience is required, and you don’t need to already own a mirrorless camera.
