Connecticut Independent Bookstore Day Passport will be held April 27th and April 28th. Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstore across the country on the last Saturday in April. As a thank-you to customers who support indies, bookstores plan tons of fun, in-store events and stock exclusive books ... Read more
RJ Julia Booksellers is excited to welcome back Goodspeed Musicals with an exclusive preview of "Hi, My Name is Ben," the true story of one ordinary man and his extraordinary life. At this special event RJ Julia's will be joined by the show’s writers Scott Gilmour (Book and Lyrics) and Claire McKenzie (Music). Scott and ... Read more
RJ Julia’s Booksellers is thrilled to host Lary Bloom for a riveting discussion of his new book, Sol LeWitt: A Life of Ideas. Bloom will be at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm and at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown on Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm. Both events are ... Read more
Chris Pavone will be visiting Hartford, Connecticut on May 21st at The Mark Twain House (7pm) and Madison, Connecticut on May 23 at RJ Julia Booksellers (7pm) to speak about his new book, THE PARIS DIVERSION From the New York Times bestselling author of The Expats. Kate Moore is back in a pulse-pounding thriller to discover that a ... Read more
Join R. J. Julia Booksellers in Madison at the first in a series of wine-tasting events hosted by The Wine Thief on Ma 31st. Is there any better combination than books and wine? We don't think so! Find the perfect pairing with Janine Sacco, wine buyer of our neighbor, The Wine Thief of Madison. She'll ... Read more
Fireworks from The Wharf: An Americana Cookout will be held on July 3rd from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at the Madison Beach Hotel in Madison. We're hosting an Americana cookout on July 3 overlooking Madison’s Independence Day fireworks display. 7 p.m. Cookout featuring summertime favorites including barbecued chicken, lobster rolls, hamburgers, hot dogs and ... Read more
The Independence Day Fireworks will be held on July 3rd from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the Madison Surf Club in Madison. The fireworks are visible from many waterfront areas in Madison. The main public viewing locations are from Surf Club Park, East Wharf Beach and West Wharf beach. Parking will be very limited at parks and beaches, ... Read more
Back to the Garden 1969: The Woodstock Experience will be held on July 13th from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Madison Green in Madison. Free Concert on the Green! The Woodstock Music Festival was the ultimate rock concert, a celebration of peace, love and music. Now, join in the celebration by letting us ... Read more
Last Licks-The Madison Summer Concert Series will continue on July 14th from 6 pm to 8 pm on the Madison Town Green in Madison. Come join us for a night of classic rock outdoors on the green! This is a free all ages show, bring your friends and family, see you there! LAST LICKS is ... Read more
Emerging writers will gather at Mercy By the Sea on August 17th for the 13th season of Creating A Writing Life retreats, presented by award-winning writer Patricia Ann Chaffee. With varied backgrounds and interests, working in a variety of genres, participants find common ground in the empowering, affirming, small group setting that encourages authenticity and ... Read more
