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SUMMARY:Debbie McGrath: Other People’s Chairs Book Launch at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:An evening celebrating photography\, storytelling\, and personal reflection will take place on June 25\, 2026 at 6 pm at the Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nPhotographer and author Debbie McGrath will officially launch her new coffee table book\, Other People’s Chairs\, a collection that combines photography\, personal stories\, reflections\, and quotations inspired by moments captured throughout her life and travels. \nHeld in the Oasis Room\, the evening includes conversation\, music\, and opportunities for guests to connect with the author and explore the themes behind the book. Admission includes a signed copy of Other People’s Chairs. Music for the event will be provided by DJ JAYPO. \nLight refreshments will be served\, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase framed and printed photographic selections from the book\, available exclusively during the launch event. Proceeds from those sales will benefit the Garde Arts Center’s P:ACE (Partners: Arts. Community. Education.) initiatives. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit gardearts.org.
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:An evening of world-class jazz performance comes to the Garde Arts Center on June 27\, 2026 at 8 pm with the internationally acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis. \nThis special performance is part of the lead-up to Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The celebrated 15-member ensemble has served as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s resident orchestra since 1988 and is recognized worldwide for preserving and advancing the art of jazz through performance\, education\, and global touring. \nThe orchestra’s repertoire spans classic works by legendary composers including Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Thelonious Monk\, Charles Mingus\, and Dizzy Gillespie\, alongside original compositions and arrangements by current orchestra members. \nThe evening features performances by an acclaimed roster of musicians\, including Ryan Kisor\, Kenny Rampton\, Marcus Printup\, Vincent Gardner\, Sherman Irby\, Alexa Tarantino\, Dan Nimmer\, Carlos Henriquez\, and Obed Calvaire\, among others. \nBorn in New Orleans\, Wynton Marsalis is one of the most influential figures in modern jazz. A Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter\, composer\, educator\, and advocate for jazz culture\, Marsalis has performed thousands of concerts around the world and remains a leading voice in preserving the traditions and future of jazz music. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
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SUMMARY:Garden Conservancy Open Days: New London County Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover two extraordinary private gardens during the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program on June 28\, 2026. This special one-day event offers garden enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore distinctive landscapes in New London County and experience the creativity\, craftsmanship\, and dedication that shape these unique outdoor spaces. \nFeatured on the tour is Bankside in Mystic\, a riverside garden that showcases a thoughtful blend of beauty and sustainability. This compact yet vibrant landscape includes a vegetable garden\, composting area\, flowering lawn\, and a peaceful reading nook. Designed with a focus on New England native and keystone plants\, the garden highlights efforts to restore ecological balance by replacing invasive species with beneficial plantings. \nVisitors can also explore Kentford Farm in Stonington\, a historic six-acre property featuring winding pathways lined with weeping cherry trees\, Norway spruce\, copper beech\, Franklinia trees\, and other notable plantings. Distinctive features include a walk-in root cellar and a picturesque koi pond\, creating a tranquil setting that blends horticulture with history. \nThe gardens will be open to registered guests from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $10 per person or $5 for Garden Conservancy members. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Advance online registration is required\, and pets are not permitted. \nThe Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program is the only nationwide garden-visiting program of its kind\, providing access to exceptional private gardens and inspiring a deeper appreciation for horticulture\, landscape design\, and conservation. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit gardenconservancy.org/opendays.
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