The E List

An Excruciatingly Opinionated Guide to the Shoreline

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American Realism Today at New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

The exhibition encompasses more than 50 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a network of 21 artists working across generations, including Robert Lobe, Kathleen Gilje, Joseph McNamara, Faith Ringgold, and many others.

FREE Saturday Mornings at New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Head to NBMAA for free Saturday mornings to experience stunning special exhibitions, stroll through their beautiful permanent collection, and explore important works by a variety of American artists.

Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center

Guilford Art Center 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT, United States

Come discover handmade and uncommon holiday gift items from hundreds of American artists at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo event!

Cottage Flair Holiday Open House

Cottage Flair 168 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

Join Cottage Flair for some holiday cheer as they unveil their holiday decor.

Water Street Holiday Party

Water Street Jewelwers, LLC 61 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT, United States

Join Water Street Jewelers for their Holiday Party that features giveaways, a raffle, champagne and more.

Grace’s Annual Holiday Preview Party

Grace Boutique 46 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT, United States

Head to Niantic for an evening of holiday cocktails, specialty pizzas fresh out of the oven, and a first look at the incredible new Holiday Collection at Grace!

Free

CraftWestport Returns This November

The Fieldhouse at Staples High School 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT, United States

Find handmade and uncommon items from 175+ makers you can't find anywhere else in the area at CT's largest indoor fine crafts festival.

$11

Getaway with CFA

Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT

Getaway with CFA. A vacation auction to benefit Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT.

Free

Shared Spirits Book Launch

Join artist and author for the launch of her newest book Shared Spirits - Connecting With Nature's Wisdom. Nature's creatures are fascinating teachers and their words of wisdom will both

free

Healing Sound Meditation at Privé Swiss

Prive-Swiss Wellness, Ivoryton 57 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

Head to Privé Swiss for a restorative evening with Kelvin Young for a healing sound bath meditation; a holistic approach to relaxation, transformation and healing through sound.

$40.00

Snapshot Saturday at Cheshire Academy

Cheshire Academy 10 Main Street, Cheshire, CT, United States

Join Cheshire Academy for brunch, campus tours, and a snapshot of student life!

Holiday Market at High Hopes!

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. 36 Town Woods Rd, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Head to High Hopes for over sixty local artisans, food trucks, a Holiday Beer Garden, celebrity authors, and more at this annual Holiday Market.

Free

La Marea Italian Wine Dinner featuring Piedmont – SOLD OUT

La Marea 732 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

Join La Marea for an Italian Wine Dinner featuring wines from the region of Piedmont featuring special guest speaker & wine producer Giovanna Garesio of Garesio Wines and Michael Petrizzo of Vias Wines.

$125.00

Girls’ Night Out in Essex

Downtown Essex Main St, Essex, CT, United States

Meet The E List team at The Griswold Inn Wine Bar then head out to shop the boutiques of Essex!

Nutrition & Your Hormones at Privé Swiss Wellness

Prive-Swiss Wellness, Ivoryton 57 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

On a Hormone Roller Coaster? Learn how to balance your blood sugar for a stable mood and weight.

$30.00

The Just Hatched Pre-Holiday SALE is this Thursday

Just Hatched 112 State Street, Guilford, United States

Enjoy 25% OFF everything in this celebrated shop (including already reduced SALE items)...plus FREE holiday gift wrapping and extended store hours.

Deck the Walls Annual Holiday Show

Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Experience the joy of art this holiday season in Old Lyme! "Deck the Walls", the Lyme Art Association’s most festive exhibition.

Christmas In Connecticut

The Goodspeed 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

Join the Goodspeed and get in the Christmas spirit with a brand new musical based on the classic holiday movie Christmas in Connecticut!

$30 – $85

Community Music School Faculty Concert

Centerbrook Meetinghouse Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Join the musicians/teachers of Community Music School as they perform a variety of selections in this free concert!

Free

Holiday Shop at The Little Station

The Little Station {at} Beech Tree Cottages 1187 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, United States

Visit The Little Station {at} Beech Tree Cottages every weekend through Sunday, December 18th.
OPEN FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY 10am - 4pm.

Free

River Valley Artists Unique Holiday Art & Craft Show

River Valley Artists 68 Main Street, Deep River, CT

Come enjoy delicious gin cocktails at Promethea Potters and have your child or dog photographed with Santa while experiencing works of art at the River Valley Artists’ Holiday Show.

Free

Free Gourmet Hot Cocoa with Purchase at The Shops at Yale

The Shops at Yale Broadway and Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Join us this holiday season for merriment and a warm cup of holiday cocoa after shopping at participating retailers at The Shops at Yale!

Black Friday at Grace

Grace Boutique 46 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT, United States

Don't miss out on Grace's incredible Black Friday Deal, which will be available both online and in-store.

Festival of Trees Presented By The River Valley Fund for Families

2-4 Main Street, Essex Village, CT 2-4 Main Street, Essex Village, CT 06426, Essex, CT, CT, United States

The River Valley Fund for Families, a Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, is pleased to announce a fundraiser -"The Festival of Trees".

Free