2018 August
11
Saturday
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Saturday, August 11, 10:00 AM - Saturday, August 11, 06:00 PM
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Planned and exectuted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest of its kind in the Northeast region, and draws more than 85,000 people from around New England and beyond during this two day event. As a juried art show, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of discriminating art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors and residents from surrounding communities including Groton, New London, Waterford, and southern Rhode Island.
The festival showcases over 230 artists, with more than two miles of arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photographs, pastels, sculpture, woodwork, comics, acrylics, and more. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival (MOAF) is free of charge, and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy, including a Children's Art Park.
2018 August
18
Saturday
First Annual Mystic-Groton Local History Roundtable
Saturday, August 18, 12:00 PM - Saturday, August 18, 02:30 PM
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First Annual Mystic-Groton Local History Roundtable
The authors of several books on the history of the Groton-Mystic area come together to discuss all things Groton-Mystic on August 18th, 2018 at the Streeter History Room at the Groton Public Library. This event – the first of its kind – will feature authors representing all nine of the volumes of Groton-Mystic history available from Arcadia Publishing and The History Press.
The panel contains a distinguished list of local history luminaries, including three college professors, the heads of two historical societies, a former mayor, a town historian, a television show host, and the head of one of the best ghost tours in the area. Members of the panel have also served in the United States Armed Forces and attended such distinguished Ivy League institutions as the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and Yale University.
The event will start at noon. Each panel member will be open to questions from the public, and autographed copies of each volume will be available for public purchase.
2018 August
19
Sunday
National Aviation Day - Groton-New London Airport
Sunday, August 19, 10:00 AM - Sunday, August 19, 02:00 PM
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Our 5th Annual National Aviation Day Open House and Walking Tour is on August 19, 2018 from 10am - 2pm. Aircraft displays and demonstrations, Hangar Tours and Introductory Flights for Youth. Rain or Shine.
2018 September
06
Thursday
Thursdays on the Thames
Thursday, September 06, 05:00 PM - Thursday, September 06, 07:00 PM
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Enjoy chartered sunset cruises aboard the Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi with local experts serving as your cultural cruise guides.
September 6 – “Thames River Connections: By Boat or Bridge”
New London, Fort Trumbull State Park Water Taxi Launch
dockside social begins at 5:00 pm, boat departs at 5:30 pm
Our guest speakers will be Jim Streeter, Town of Groton lifelong resident, former mayor, and town historian, and Steve Jones, UConn Avery Point professor, editor, and “literate boatman,” will share the history of crossing the Thames River between New London and Groton. This tour coincides with the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival, celebrating the state’s maritime heritage and spirit of innovation with activities along the Port of New London waterfront (ctmaritimefest.com)
July
21
Saturday
Liquid Canvas
Saturday, July 21, 06:30 PM - Saturday, July 21, 08:30 PM
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Come celebrate your creativity and expose your inner artist. Enjoy a complimentary libation as you turn a blank canvas into a modern masterpiece. Whether you are a novice painter or an experienced student of art, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you sip and paint yourself to success.
Saturdays, June 23, July 21, August 18
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Members $40 / Public $50
All materials and a glass of wine included in fee
July
26
Thursday
Workshop: Using CTVisit.com as a Tourism Business
Thursday, July 26, 08:00 AM - Thursday, July 26, 09:00 AM
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Make the most of CTVisit.com's free resources to benefit your tourism business!
This is a "hands-on" tutorial workshop presented by CT Office of Tourism. Please feel free to bring a laptop, tablet, or similar.
Prior to attending, please make sure you have a website username. Visit CTvisit.com, go to the bottom of the page, and click on Tourism Partner. Complete the brief form to obtain a username.
There is no cost to attend. RSVP is requested as space is limited.
Complimentary coffee and tea will be available, provided by Community Concierge.
August
02
Thursday
Economic Development Commission
Thursday, August 02, 05:30 PM
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Regular meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in Community Room 1 at the Town Hall Annex on the first Thursday of the month
August
14
Tuesday
Art After Dark
Tuesday, August 14, 06:00 PM - Tuesday, August 14, 08:30 PM
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MMoA’s family-friendly concert series returns with live music by Green Tea, live art by Russ Kramer, balloon art by April Brunelle, Pizzetta pizza, drinks, and dancing, all under the tent on our riverfront terrace.
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