Madison, CT
MAINE STORIES
October 4 to November 16, 2024
Opening Reception Friday, Oct 4, 5-8pm
We are pleased to invite you to Maine Stories, an exhibition celebrating the inspiration of Maine's rich landscape that has captivated generations of artists for over 100 years. From its rugged coastline to historic harbors, lobster boats, sailing yachts, and iconic lighthouses, Maine’s wild beauty continues to inspire. This show holds special significance for me personally, as Maine’s artistic heritage runs deep in my family. These talented artists offer their distinctive interpretations, with many living in Maine year-round and exhibiting here for the first time. The Opening Reception is Friday, October 4, 5 to 8 pm. Join us for hors d'oeuvres and meet the artists.
Participating artists are: Thomas Adkins, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Beebe, Kevin Beers, Zufar Bikbov, Ken DeWaard, Ralf Feyl, Tom Glover, Alison Hill, Neal Hughes, Tom Hughes, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan McPhillips, Stan Moeller, Jeanne Rosier Smith and Carolyn Walton.
The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. The show continues through November 16. Hours are Tues-Sat 11-5 and any day by appointment. For more information please call 203 318-0616, email susanpowellfineart@gmail.com or visit our website at www.susanpowellfineart.com
The Madison Historical Society will resume its monthly History Happy Hour series on Friday, October 4, from 6 to 7 pm, at the Society’s historic Allis-Bushnell House at 853 Boston Post Road, Madison.
The first History Happy Hour of the season will feature MHS trustee and Madison Town Historian, Henry Griggs, in a presentation entitled “Madison in the Golden Age of Postcards.” Henry has been collecting postcards of Madison since 1998, when he received a framed collage of twelve cards as a housewarming gift. He now owns more than 800 different cards dating back to 1904. His talk will focus on Madison’s history from roughly 1905 to 1916, when the rise of leisure and travel and relaxed postal regulations combined with new printing technologies to create an environment in which hundreds of millions of hand-colored postcards were mailed annually. Henry’s PowerPoint presentation will feature a delightful array of representative examples from his collection.
Additional History Happy Hours of the 2024-2025 season are scheduled for November 8 in 2024 and February 14 and April 22 in 2025. Each event features a brief but fascinating presentation about Madison history, followed by a chance to socialize and enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres with fellow history buffs in the 1785 Allis-Bushnell House.
ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM
with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5
The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme.
The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children.
GreenStage Guilford presents an evening of live music and comedy on Saturday, October 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the iconic Guilford restaurant, The Place. The free event will be fun for all ages, featuring a diversity of entertainment, from original folk-pop to a cappella vocal music to West African, Indian and Caribbean drumming. Food from The Place’s delicious grill menu and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase; attendees are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks and sides.
Performers will include the Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band; singer-songwriter Laura Clapp; The Conn Artists a cappella vocal ensemble; West African drummer and ethnographer John Wesley Dankwa and his five-person ensemble; Indian tabla master Ranendra Kumar Das; the father-and-son duo SJD Squared, featuring Jim and Steve DePasque; and comedian Kate Wolff. Dankwa and Das will perform traditional music and interact with the audience to highlight cultural, historical and technical aspects of their instruments.
This annual community event raises funds to sustain Vista’s long-term health and raises awareness about the abilities and potential of individuals with disabilities. All proceeds from the event benefit the Vista Endowment Fund, a supporting organization of Vista Life Innovations. Over the past 16 years, the event has netted over $700,000 for the fund and hosted more than 3,000 cyclists.
This year’s presenting sponsors, Wells Fargo, Zane’s Cycles, and Signature Cycles all continue to be supporters of Vista’s Tour de Shore and its mission to provide training, support, and resources that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success and belonging throughout their lives.
John McDaniel is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Music Director, Composer, Director, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Producer and is an Artistic Director at the Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Most recently, John music directed and orchestrated Carol Burnett’s 90th Birthday Special on NBC. John participated in a live Playbill concert event in Times Square welcoming back Broadway, featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Vosk and Chuck Schumer. McDaniel produced and directed a virtual concert of Sticks & Stones, for which he is also the composer, starring Audra McDonald & Javier Muñoz. He is also a camp director of Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Boot Camp. John directed Into The Woods and Hair in Concert at the historic Patchogue Theater, Sondheim Originals at 54 Below and Piano Men at Birdland. Broadway music credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Drama Desk Nomination, Best Orchestrations), Catch Me If You Can, Brooklyn (Producer and Orchestrator), Annie Get Your Gun (Grammy Award), Taboo, Chicago, Grease, Patti LuPone on Broadway and Company – the Original Cast in Concert at Lincoln Center. On Television: The Rosie O’Donnell Show (two Emmy Awards and eight nominations). John has collaborated with Cab Calloway, Shirley MacLaine, George Burns, Joel Grey, Carol Burnett, Betty Buckley, Bette Midler, Shirley Jones, and Katy Perry and has guest conducted at 15 Symphony Orchestras across America, including five concerts with his hometown St. Louis Symphony. John received a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University.
Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the Piano comes to Legacy Theatre on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.legacytheatrect.org/sunday-broadway-concert-series-24 or through the Box Office at (203) 315-1901. Livestream tickets are also available - enjoy Broadway talent from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world!
Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the Piano is generously supported by Jana and Tom Shea and sponsored in part by WMNR Fine Arts Radio.
Start your day at Syd's Book Shack, our local non-profit bookstore, and explore their incredible variety of books on a range of topics at our October Chamber Connect.
Now that summer is over and we're heading into the holiday season, this members-only networking event is the perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces while also discovering new member businesses.
Register now to join us for light bites, coffee/tea, and a chance to share what's happening with your business.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Get Creative! It’s Time for Madison’s 15th Annual Scarecrow Invasion!
Calling all families, businesses, schools, scout troops, and community groups - Madison needs your creative flair!
The 2024 Scarecrows Invade Madison is the perfect opportunity to showcase your artistic side and bring a fun, spooky vibe to our town. Whether you’re building a traditional scarecrow or designing something totally unique, it’s your time to shine! 🎃"
"Not only will your scarecrow be seen by everyone downtown, but you’ll also have the chance to win prizes through online voting or by impressing our celebrity judges. Gather your team, grab some straw, and get ready to show Madison what you’ve got!"
Important Dates:
- Register by October 9, 2024
- Set up on October 12, 2024
- Online voting from October 15-30, 2024
Join the fun and get your team together to fill downtown Madison this fall with creative scarecrow displays. Register now!
Please click here to read our 2024 Scarecrows Invade Madison Guidelines.
Join us for a casual and fun evening of networking at our fall Business After Hours, featuring drinks, s’mores, appetizers, and great conversation around the fire pit at Madison Earth Care. Business After Hours (BAHs) are a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members and local business owners in a relaxed, social setting.
Come out to exchange ideas, enjoy food and drinks, and engage in a friendly atmosphere—all while staying up-to-date on what’s happening in the local business community.
Overcome disempowering patterns & ✨️finally✨️ reclaim your power with Jess Leone, "Your No B.S. Bestie"!
Fall Shredding Event – Pre-Register to Skip the Line!
Clear out your office and safely dispose of old tax forms, bank statements, bills, and any other confidential documents before the holidays! Join us on October 19th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM for our Fall Shredding Event. Our professional shredding service will ensure your information stays secure, helping you start fresh for 2025.
Pre-register now to skip the line and make decluttering easy! Not only will you be cleaning up, but you'll also be protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud. Let’s safeguard our community together.
1 standard box of papers to shred $10.00
2 standard boxes of papers to shred $20.00
3 standard boxes of papers to shred $28.00
4 standard boxes of papers to shred $37.00
Shred 5 boxes get the 6th one free (6 total boxes)$50.00
Spread the word, bring your friends and neighbors, and let’s shred stress and declutter responsibly!
ALL ABOUT APPLES EXHIBIT AT THE ALLIS-BUSHNELL HOUSE MUSEUM
with SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES ON OCTOBER 5
The Madison Historical Society’s Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison, is open to visitors free of charge on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 am to 1 pm. This autumn, in its hearth kitchen room, the Museum will feature an exhibit entitled “All About Apples.” This exhibit will celebrate apples and all the comfort and seasonality they invoke. Along with locally published recipes from different historical periods in Madison, the MHS’s historic kitchen gadgets related to apples and baking will be on display with artworks that feature apples as their theme.
The Society invites children of all ages to a related special event on October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids’ activities will include apple and pumpkin crafts, apple stamping, and more. Refreshments will be served, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children.
The Scranton Library Friends would like to thank Madison and the surrounding community for another successful year of book sales! With your donations of books and participation in our sales we have been able to raise (insert $) to help the Library meet their extensive budget needs.
The time has come for us to close our cabinets and begin preparing future fundraising events. Our collection cabinets will close Thursday November 14th. So get those shelves cleaned out and get your books to us so we
can start again strong next spring.
Join us for a special Chamber Connect morning event dedicated to our nonprofit members! This is a great opportunity to connect, network, and collaborate with fellow nonprofit organizations in our community.
We’ll be gathering at the Scranton Library to discuss what’s happening during the holidays and in the new year. Share your upcoming events, programs, and initiatives, and explore ways to collaborate and support one another during this busy season.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing partnerships or create new connections, this event offers a relaxed and welcoming environment to engage with other nonprofits. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and grow your network!
"The Quilters" is a 32-minute documentary, that follows the daily lives of several men inside the sewing room in a Level 5 maximum security prison in a small Missouri town. Audiences will come to know these men, witnessing their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride as they create something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space, deep within the prison walls. Through this process and the relationships forged audiences will witness the power of art to restore an individual's view of themselves and others.
McShane, whose previous documentaries (Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops, Mothers of Bedford) have received critical acclaim, turns her lens toward these everyday artists with empathy and nuance.
“We are thrilled to host this shoreline screening of The Quilters,” said Maureen Belden, Executive Director of the Guilford Art Center. “Jen’s film beautifully captures the essence of craft as a means of connection and expression. We are proud to partner with her in celebrating these remarkable artists while raising funds to support our mission of nurturing the arts in our community.”
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 22
- Time: Screenings at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm
- Location: Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
- Tickets: Tickets are $35 available for purchase at guilfordartcenter.org. Ticket purchase includes the screening, drink and popcorn and Q&A session. All proceeds will benefit the Guilford Art Center’s programming and community outreach efforts.
About Jen McShane:
Jen McShane is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for her in-depth exploration of social issues and human resilience. Her films often focus on individuals and communities pushing for change, offering both hope and inspiration.
About Guilford Art Center:
Guilford Art Center is a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire, educate, and nurture creativity through the visual arts. Offering a wide range of classes, workshops, and exhibitions, the Center serves as a cultural hub for the region, fostering artistic growth for people of all ages and skill levels.
Witches High Tea Party at Madison Beach Hotel with Tea & Tarot!
The Madison Historical Society will present a lantern-lit Halloween Ghost Tour on the town green on Saturday, October 26. The 45-minute tour will begin at half-hour intervals beginning at 5:30 pm at Lee’s Academy at 14 Meetinghouse Lane.
The Ghost Tour will take attendees on a tour of five local sites, all on or within easy walking distance of the green, where the ghosts of five historic residents—Captain Ichabod Scranton, Daniel Hand, Captain Frederick Lee, Eunice Bradley, and Charles Dowd—will tell the spine-tingling and heart-wrenching tales of their lives…and deaths.
Attendees will learn about the adventures and misadventures of these local residents as they stroll around the green by the light of lantern-bearing guides. The 45-minute tours will begin at half-hour intervals beginning at 5:30 pm at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. Light refreshments will be served at the end of each tour.
AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF "THE ART THIEF" AT THE MADISON ARTS CINEMA PLUS A SPECIAL MEET & GREET COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH THE FILM'S PRODUCER!
We are so excited about this partnership with the Madison Arts Cinema. While you’re at this event, you'll see our 'Plein Air Painters Exhibit' in the entrance lobby (on view from October 15, 2024–December 17, 2025). MAS plans to have ongoing, rotating art exhibits at the Cinema through 2026...stay tuned! This exclusive Art Thief benefit is sure to sell out! Buy tickets here today:St. Andrew's Episcopal Church cordially invites you to join us for a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven
In an act akin to civil disobedience, a group of women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. The Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia welcomes them, but change is no small task. The women are harassed, threatened and banned from stepping on church property.
In this feature-length documentary film, we meet the women who challenge the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom and succeed in building a movement that transforms an age-old institution.
We invite you to remain after the screening with discussion with The Rev. Rachel Thomas, The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers, and St. Andrew's Rector, The Rev. Shariya Molegoda.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30 pm to 8 pm
Scranton Library
801 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
This event is FREE of charge
Unlock the Power of Connection: Women in Business AFTER Hours
Join us for an empowering Women in Business AFTER Hours at Comomango on Wall Street, Madison, where we’ll enjoy featured margaritas, signature appetizers, and an opportunity to network with fellow women professionals. This time, we’re excited to welcome
Rachel of Hypnosis by Rachel, who will lead an interactive talk designed to enhance how we connect with others in our business lives.
Rachel will explore how small, intentional changes in the words we use can make a big difference in our networking experiences. You’ll come away with practical, easy-to-apply strategies that will help you approach conversations with greater confidence and authenticity, unlocking the potential for meaningful and lasting connections.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your networking approach in a relaxed and fun setting!
Join Us for the 13th Annual Trunk or Treat on the Green in Madison!
Trunk or Treat is one of our favorite annual events where families come out in their costumes to enjoy a safe, community oriented trick-or-treating experience. Organizations, groups, businesses, and families come out with their decorated cars to hand out treats, creating an exciting and festive atmosphere for all!
Residents, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses: If you want to be part of this community event, you MUST register in advance. Unregistered participants will not be permitted to join the event. The registration deadline is October 30th.
Event Details:
Decorate: Feel free to go all out with your Halloween-themed decorations!
Event Time: Trick-or-treaters will begin arriving at 4:00 PM, and the event ends at 6:00 PM.
Rain Date: Friday, November 1, 2024.
Let’s make this Trunk or Treat a night to remember—fun, festive, and safe for everyone. We look forward to seeing your creativity on the green this Halloween!
