SPS Orientation
2022-06-21 08:30 - 18:00 UTC | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: From 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Learn more at Orientation – Western Connecticut State University (wcsu.edu)

MFA Thesis Exhibition
2022-06-21 11:00 - 2022-07-09 18:00 | Blue Mountain Gallery, 547 West 27 Street, Suite 200, New York, NY, United States
M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION: Western Connecticut State University’s 2022 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition will have a second showing on June 21-July 9 in New York City at Blue Mountain Gallery, 547 West 27 St., Suite 200. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The gallery is open for viewing from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The reception and exhibit are sponsored by the WCSU Department of Art. The exhibit was previously open at The Gallery at the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, and is supported by the Jason and Ellen Hancock Student Endowment Fund at Western Connecticut State University.
For more information, visit https://news.wcsu.edu/wcsu-m-f-a-original-artwork-to-be-shown-in-new-york-art-gallery-june-21-july-9/.

Danbury's Castle: The Hearthstone
2022-06-21 18:00 | Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
DANBURY’S CASTLE: ARCHITECT E.G.W. DIETRICH AND HIS DESIGN OF THE HEARTHSTONE: For the past 10 years, Christopher Jend has researched architect E. G. W. Dietrich (1875-1924) documenting nearly 450 of his designs. In this presentation, Jend will discuss Dietrich’s body of work from eye-catching shingle style designs to his contributions to the arts and crafts style and place in context Dietrich’s design of the local Danbury landmark “the Hearthstone.” Constructed between 1895-99 for successful portrait photographer E. Starr Sanford, this remarkable castle-like structure is composed of local stone quarried on the site. Exhibiting historic Norman as well as Shingle Style and Arts and Crafts elements, this unique home served as a private residence until it was purchased by the City of Danbury in 1985. Despite being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house and outbuildings suffered from neglect, yet the stone walls still stand evoking romantic ideas of architecture and place.
Attend in-person or by Zoom at 6 p.m.. Register at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=37863&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/06/02
FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

ASB ORIENTATION
2022-06-23 08:30 - 18:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
ANCELL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: From 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Learn more at Orientation – Western Connecticut State University (wcsu.edu)

Peace Corps - Meet Your Recruiters
2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
PEACE CORPS – MEET YOUR RECRUITERS: Join three Connecticut-based recruiters from noon to 1 p.m. to hear about what it’s like to live, learn and work with a community overseas. We’ll talk about what you can expect from working with a recruiter and how recruiters support those first steps of your Peace Corps service journey. Applicants who connect with a recruiter are 55% more likely to become volunteers. There will be a short presentation followed by Q & A.
Note: We will hold this event on a virtual platform instead of in-person. Please register to ensure that you receive access to join the event.
Register here: https://www.peacecorps.gov/events/22_vrs_meetrecruiters_connecticut_20220623/

ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition
2022-06-24 17:30 - 2022-06-27 17:30
2022 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION: The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, founded on October 6, 1876. The ALA organizes one of the largest professional conferences in existence, the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition.
The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the world’s biggest library event. It brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. Attendees participate in events, hear inspiring speakers, and learn from thought leaders and colleagues at hundreds of programs and in-depth sessions.
The Exhibition is something to look for at the ALA Annual, where products and services that will improve library services and support librarians’ career development are on display. More than 900 vendors display new services, technologies, books, and products in the world’s largest library-focused exhibit hall. Displaying your book(s) at the ALA Annual Exhibition helps put your work in front of the library marketplace.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, USA
Exhibit Hours
Friday, June 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, June 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact name: John Carl Abines
Contact number: 1-800-805-0762
Email address: info@readersmagnet.com

AE: Dancing Under the Stars
2022-06-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Patriot Garage Rooftop, 1 Patriot Drive, Danbury, CT, 06810
AFFILIATED EVENT: DANCING UNDER THE STARS: Fun, family-friendly dance party on the rooftop of the Patriot Garage. The night begins at 6:30 p.m. with a popular 30-minute dance lesson taught by one of the professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray of Danbury. Immediately following the lesson, guests are invited to try out their new moves at our public dance party. The evening continues with live DJ music, step & repeat photo booth and more!!!

Danbury Farmers' Market*
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
*AFFILIATED EVENT: DANBURY FARMERS’ MARKET: The Danbury Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from June 25th through October 29th on the Danbury Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary parking is available in the Patriot Garage. Better Food for Better Health!
The Danbury Farmers’ Market, now in its tenth year, is coordinated by the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative, a 30-member group representing a wide variety of community agencies, in partnership with CityCenter Danbury. It continues to be a great place to purchase locally-grown produce in downtown Danbury. Visit Danbury Farmers’ Market website for more information!

SVPA ORIENTATION
2022-06-27 08:30 - 18:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: From 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Learn more at Orientation – Western Connecticut State University (wcsu.edu)

AE: James Roosevelt: FDR’s Forgotten Father
2022-06-28 18:00 | Virtual event
AFFILIATED EVENT: JAMES ROOSEVELT: FDR’S FORGOTTEN FATHER: Anyone familiar with the story of Franklin Roosevelt knows of the very close relationship he had with his often domineering mother. But what do we know about his other parental influence? This presentation at 6 p.m. will examine the influence Franklin’s father James had on shaping the views, values and temperament of the 32nd president of the United States.
FREE! Registration is required. Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration.

ARTS & SCIENCES ORIENTATION
2022-06-29 08:30 - 18:00 | Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT
MACRICOSTAS SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: From 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Learn more at Orientation – Western Connecticut State University (wcsu.edu)

AE: Opera in the Baroque Period
2022-06-30 18:00 | Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
AFFILIATED EVENT: OPERA IN THE BAROQUE PERIOD: Opera is a distinct creation of the baroque period around the early 17th century. With elaborate sets, costumes, lighting, acting, dancing and singing, it has remained one of the most ambitious genres in the standard canon of western art music. Join Dr. Gilad Harel, musicologist and music theorist, at 6 p.m. in the Farioly Program Room to explore operas by early innovators including Claudio Monteverdi, Henry Purcell, and George Frideric Handel. In these examples, we will see heroes from mythology and ancient history realized in the form of a traditional baroque opera, an “opera seria.”
Registration required. Virtual option available.

AE: Music in the Garden
2022-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Danbury Museum
AFFILIATED EVENT: FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC IN THE DANBURY MUSEUM GARDEN: Join the Danbury Museum on 43 Main Street for music from Joe West and The Creative Force Band from 4 to 5 p.m. under the tent behind the Marian Anderson studio! BYO snacks and lawn chairs and enjoy music amidst the museum’s beautiful gardens. Rain or shine.

Independence Day
2022-07-04

Danbury Westerners Home Game*
2022-07-05 18:30, 2022-07-07 18:30, 2022-07-09 18:30, 2022-07-12 18:30, 2022-07-14 18:30, 2022-07-16 18:30, 2022-07-19 18:30 | Rogers Park, 21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT, 06810
*AFFILIATED EVENT: DANBURY WESTERNERS HOME GAME: Home Games start at 6:30 p.m. at Rogers Park in Danbury. Tickets are $5 and kids 15 and under get in free.
7/5 Valley Blue Sox
7/12 Valley Blue Sox
7/14 Valley Blues
7/16 N. Adams SteepleCats
7/19 Bristol Blues
7/21 N. Adams SteepleCats
7/26 Bristol Blues
7/30 Bristol Blues

AE: How to Save Fireflies
2022-07-06 15:00 | Virtual event
AFFILIATED EVENT: HOW TO SAVE FIREFLIES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY: Join Sebastian Palacio, graduate student in the Biological Diversity Program at WCSU, at 3 p.m. for a presentation on his journey to becoming a wildlife biologist and his study of fireflies! Participants will learn about the lifecycle of fireflies, the threats they face at each life stage and solutions that we can take to have a healthy firefly population in Danbury. Sebastian will also highlight how light pollution negatively impacts human health, wildlife and our ability to stargaze.
Sebastian graduated in 2017 from SUNY Cobleskill majoring in wildlife management. In the last couple of years, he has worked with several agencies including U.S Fish Wildlife, National Audubon Society, National Parks Service, USGS, and many more. His stewardship project for WCSU aims to conserve firefly populations by enhancing firefly habitat in Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, CT and educating the public on firefly conservation.
FREE! Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a zoom link if you prefer to attend virtually.

AE: Downtown Chowdown
2022-07-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
AFFILIATED EVENT: DOWNTOWN CHOWDOWN: Tired of bringing your lunch to work and staying indoors? Then bring your co-workers, families, friends, and join us from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on our CityCenter Green for some great food and live music. Music is sponsored by the Savings Bank of Danbury. Artisan and Fork in the Road will wow your palate with some delicious food. This is a Thursday you don’t want to miss!!!
More dates to follow!

AE: Concert-on-the-Green
2022-07-08 08:00 - 19:00 | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
AFFILIATED EVENT: CONCERT-ON-THE-GREEN: Cobalt Blue Band (Opener – 7 p.m.) Cobalt Blue is a rock band with deep roots in the blues. This is an amazing band with versatile musicians, soaring solos, and heartfelt vocals. The band excels when performing live!
The Mighty Ploughboys (Main Act – 8 p.m.) The Mighty Ploughboys are one of those bands that make you want to be Irish!!! A five-piece rock powerhouse out of Connecticut that blends a classic rock style with hints of traditional Irish Music to create an eclectic style that defines its own genre. The Mighty Ploughboys will challenge the way you think of Irish or Celtic rock bands. Throughout the course of their musical union, members of Mighty Ploughboys have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new song versions, this talented Rock Band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike!

Meditation Circle
2022-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
MEDITATION CIRCLE FOR WORLD PEACE AND HEALING – CONNECT WITH A PURPOSE: An event occurring on the third Saturday of every month from 7-8 p.m.
The disconnection that we feel with the world around us can be healed as we deepen the connection with ourselves. Unite in harmony to balance the body, mind, heart and spirit through meditation and prayer. Connect to yourself with a purpose, and create what you individually need to achieve wholeness within. Allow this state of wholeness to be an opportunity for self-healing and the healing of others.
As the healing light enters into ourselves, we are able to graciously channel it in a way that brings healing to all things across the Earth.
What to expect from this mediation circle?
1. Peaceful Community Building: Build a community that serves to bring peace and healing to all of humanity through meditation and prayer.
2. Anxiety & Stress Relief: Learn and practice a variety of meditation techniques that help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
3. Meditation Myth-Busters: Debunk common misconceptions regarding the practice of meditation, and break through conditional barriers to enhance meditation practice.
4. Nurturing Growth: Create an environment that inspires personal and spiritual healing and development.
It is recommended that attendees come with personal-related, community-related, or global-related things that they would like to send healing and peace to.
This group understands that everyone is at different stages along his/her personal and spiritual growth and healing processes. As such, participants are reminded to help create a peaceful and accepting environment that nurtures all people and the many stages of growth, learning, and healing.
Embody compassion, love, kindness, non-judgement, respect, and patience, with yourself and others.
This virtual event is hosted by Natalie Nevola, undergraduate student and Reiki Practitioner.
Join Zoom Meeting for Meditation Circle for World Peace and Healing at
Topic: Meditation Circle
Time: This is a recurring meeting on the third Saturday of every month @ 7:00 PM EST – 7:30 PM EST until December 17th, 2022.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4819668061?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 481 966 8061
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Open to WCSU students, faculty, staff and their families and friends.
Contact Information
Email: natalierose144@gmail.com, or nevola002@wcsu.edu

Elephant's Trunk Flea Market*
2022-07-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market, 490 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
*AFFILIATED EVENT: ELEPHANT’S TRUNK FLEA MARKET: Are you looking for something fun to do on Sundays? Ride the HART Bus with your U-Pass ticket to New Milford and stroll across the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market. Between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. local vendors will be selling their treasures. There are food trucks as produce stands as well. Check the website for weather closures.

Downtown Chowdown*
2022-07-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Danbury Green, CityCenter Green on Ives St., Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
AFFILIATED EVENT: DOWNTOWN CHOWDOWN: From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the CityCenter Green. Food and music, featuring Fork in the Road.
