BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut's Old State House - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut's Old State House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240319T200635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T204921Z UID:65368-1713355200-1713373200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at The Old State House from April 9 – April 19\, 2024. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.  \nTuesday-Saturday\, the exhibit is open 12-5. On Thursday April 18 the exhibit is open from 12-8 pm. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit-7/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240319T200635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T204937Z UID:65369-1713441600-1713459600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at The Old State House from April 9 – April 19\, 2024. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.  \nTuesday-Saturday\, the exhibit is open 12-5. On Thursday April 18 the exhibit is open from 12-8 pm. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit-8/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240319T200644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191921Z UID:65370-1713528000-1713546000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at The Old State House from April 9 – April 19\, 2024. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.  \nTuesday-Saturday\, the exhibit is open 12-5. On Thursday April 18 the exhibit is open from 12-8 pm. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit-9/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240408T170450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T163414Z UID:65973-1713873600-1713877200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Bringing the Freedom Trail to Life...Revisited! DESCRIPTION:This month on the CT Freedom Trail\, we welcome back Connecticut Storyteller Andre Keitt\, known as the Greatheart Griot\, who will tell the story of how he translated the 1841 adventures of the Mende captives of La Amistad\, from the past to the present\, from the page to the path.  \nAlong with a core of researchers\, writers\, reenactors and storytellers\, Andre retraces the steps of the freed Mende\, on a nine stop visit upon the grounds of the Freedom Trail in Farmington. Further\, Andre interlinks\, the Emancipation and after-slavery life of his own great grandfather\, Paul Greatheart.  \nAlso included are the historic misadventures of Center Church\, Andre’s home church in Hartford\, Connecticut. This institution hosted the likes of Fredrick Douglass and Abdul-Rahman (Prince Among Slaves). Andre will detail how church culture and the treatment of its black congregants in the past\, gives focus to the maneuvering and sensitivities of politics and education of Colonial America. \nThis presentation is FREE and open to the general public. \nTo RSVP\, click here: https://forms.gle/8xFAfHis6no5E7zf9 URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/bringing-the-freedom-trail-to-life-revisited/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240408T180639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T141916Z UID:65978-1714212000-1714215600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-9/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240430T154948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T145017Z UID:66571-1715421600-1715425200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-32/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240518T002347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T192123Z UID:67153-1716033600-1716048000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Connecticut's Old State House! DESCRIPTION:That’s the funny thing about birthdays\, they’re kind of an annual thing! Join us in celebrating Connecticut’s Old State House’s 228th birthday on Saturday\, May 18th from 12-4 pm.  \nConnecticut’s Old State House will be open from 12-4 pm with FREE admission\, a Spring Market featuring Connecticut-made vendors and crafters\, birthday cake made by our Election Cake Bake-Off 2023 winner Amy Hodder of Amy Cakes in Wallingford\, a concert with Jake Kulak and The Modern Vandals on our lawn. \nTo RSVP\, click here: https://bit.ly/CTOSHbirthday2024 \nParking for $5 is available at the State House Square Garage\, located right next door at 55 Market Street. \nOn May 13\, 1796\, Connecticut’s Legislature held their first session in their newly-constructed Hartford State House\, and it has become the day that we celebrate this important building. Connecticut’s Old State House is iconic in the City of Hartford and one of the first buildings to be named a National Historic Landmark in December\, 1960. \nThroughout the years\, this building has been threatened with destruction\, but we’re celebrating its 228-year survival and important connections to history during our birthday celebration. \nHappy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by The Bushnell and Pullman & Comley URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/happy-birthday-connecticuts-old-state-house-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240523T002033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T142015Z UID:67633-1716631200-1716634800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-16/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240523T002033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T143513Z UID:67634-1717840800-1717844400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-18/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240605T173534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T212019Z UID:68113-1718906400-1718911800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:EVENING CONVERSATIONS - From Farm to Farmer’s Market: Locally Grown Foods and Where to Find Them DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the fascinating journey of locally grown food from the farm to your local farmers market and beyond! \nOur fresh foodie speakers include: \nCommissioner Brian Hurlburt\, Connecticut Department of Agriculture Nicole Sousa\, Farmers Market Manager\, Connecticut’s Old State House \nHear from Connecticut farmers and chefs\, as they delve intothe challenges and triumphs faced by local farmers in bringing fresh\, healthyproduce to our communities. We’ll explore the economic impact on localbusinesses and the vital role of farmers’ markets in providing access tonutritious food for all. \nAdditionally\, we’ll address the importance of ensuring equitable access to healthy food\, highlighting initiatives to bridge the gap for underserved populations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how supporting local agriculture and farmers markets contribute to a healthier\, more resilient community. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. To RSVP click here: https://forms.gle/tbDMxvGHZgV8BX9b9 \nPARKING: \nOn street parking is available. Garage parking for $5 isavailable at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\,just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Please present your parkingticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation. \nFree on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends.Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOUR DOORS ARE OPEN: \nConnecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring allvisitor shave access to this historic site. Our building is mobility friendlywith a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Ourbath rooms on the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. Ifyou wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\,please call (860) 522-6766.   \n  \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/evening-convrsations-from-farm-to-farmers-market-locally-grown-foods-and-where-to-find-them/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240621T003554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T165017Z UID:68499-1718971200-1718974800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJune 21:  Fiesta del Norte \nJune 28:  Mass-Conn Fusion \nJuly 5: Modern Refuge \nJuly 12: The Professors of Sweet\, Sweet Music \nJuly 19: Stattic the Band \nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240622T002155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T135502Z UID:68581-1719050400-1719054000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-22/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T163523Z UID:68899-1719576000-1719579600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJune 28:  Mass-Conn Fusion \nJuly 5: Modern Refuge \nJuly 12: The Professors of Sweet\, Sweet Music \nJuly 19: Stattic the Band \nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T165047Z UID:68900-1720180800-1720184400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJuly 5: Modern Refuge \nJuly 12: The Professors of Sweet\, Sweet Music \nJuly 19: Stattic the Band \nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-3/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T142039Z UID:68901-1720260000-1720263600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-23/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T232024Z UID:68902-1720551600-1720555200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Book Talk at Connecticut’s Old State House - We\, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age\, by Dr. Wendy Wong DESCRIPTION:We are all producers and users of data. It is an unavoidablepart of our modern digital lives. As we interact with other people\, businesses\,and even the government\, our information is constantly being gathered bydifferent groups who can then use it to either help society or for their ownprofit. Are we in danger of becoming no more than clusters of information to becollected\, whether it’s for our benefit or not? How do we as citizens andindividuals fit in this data-driven world? \nThese are some of the questions Dr. Wendy Wong tackles inher book: “We\, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age.” Join us inconversation with Dr. Wong as we explore the reality of big data collection andits implications for society. We will also discuss the ethics and policiessurrounding big data\, as well as the need to keep human rights at the forefrontof these advancements. \nTo RSVP\, click here \nTo join us online\, click here \nThis event is free and open to the public \nWendy H. Wong is Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia\, Okanagan. She is the author of two award-winning books: Internal Affairs: How the Structure of NGOs Transforms Human Rights and (with Sarah S. Stroup) The Authority Trap: Strategic Choices of International NGOs. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/book-talk-at-connecticuts-old-state-house-we-the-data-human-rights-in-the-digital-age-by-dr-wendy-wong/ LOCATION:ONLINE here: https://streamyard.com/watch/S9hDD6PPeASb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T225009Z UID:68903-1720720800-1720726200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance DESCRIPTION:About the Series: \nIn our rapidly evolving digital age\, the interplay between technology and democracy has become increasingly complex and consequential .Join us for an enlightening limited lecture series\, “Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance\,” hosted at CT’s Old State House in Summer 2024. This series will delve into the profound impact of technology on our democracy\, examining how unprecedented advancements are reshaping governance\, policy\, and societal dynamics. \nHow A.I. Is Changing Government Thursday\, July 11\, 2024 \nJoin our first panel as we delve into the transformative impact of AI on government and society\, exploring both its potential to revolutionize public services and the ethical considerations it raises. Experts from technology\, policy\, and education fields will discuss how AI can enhance governance\, improve citizen engagement\, address societal challenges\, and the challenges it might pose to education and accessibility. Attendees will gain insights into the balance between innovation and regulation in shaping a future with AI. \nGuest Speakers: \n \n\nJames Maroney\, Connecticut State Senator\nBelinha de Abreu\, President of the International Council for Media Literacy\nVahid Behzadan\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Computer Science and Data Science\, University of New Haven\nDan O’Keefe\, Commissioner\, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. To RSVP CLICK HERE \nParking: \nOn street parking is available. Garage parking for $5 is available at StateHouse Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps awayfrom Connecticut’s Old State House. Pleasepresent your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk forvalidation. \nFree on-street parking is available after 6 pm and onweekends. Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOur Doors Are Open: \nConnecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring all visitorshave access to this historic site. Our building is mobility friendly with aramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathroomson the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wishto inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, pleasecall (860) 522-6766.    URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/ctrlshiftdemocracy-the-impact-of-technology-on-society-and-governance/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240626T002019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T163517Z UID:68904-1720785600-1720789200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJuly 12: The Professors of Sweet\, Sweet Music \nJuly 19: Stattic the Band \nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-4/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T225010Z UID:69488-1721325600-1721331000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance DESCRIPTION:About the Series: \nIn our rapidly evolving digital age\, the interplay between technology and democracy has become increasingly complex and consequential. Join us for an enlightening limited lecture series\,”Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance\,” hosted at CT’s Old State House in Summer 2024. This series will delve into the profound impact of technology on our democracy\, examining how unprecedented advancements are reshaping governance\, policy\, and societal dynamics. \nBig Data and YouThursday\, July 18\, 2024 \nIn our second panel we will explore the profound impact of big data on government and citizens\, focusing on its potential to drive smarter decision-making and improve our lives. Experts in the field of data science will discuss how big data can enhance governance\, foster transparency\, and address social issues. They will also address the danger of data bias\, how it affects these systems\, and how we can work to correct it. \nGuest Speakers: \n \n\nScott Gaul\, Chief Data Officer\, Office of Policy and Management\, State of Connecticut\nMichelle Riordan-Nold\, Executive Director\, CT Data Collaborative\nRussell Blair\, Director of Education & Communications\, Freedom of Information Commission\nSusan R. Smith\, Business Intelligence + Analytics\, CT Department of Social Services\n\nThis event is FREE and open to thepublic. To RSVP CLICK HERE \nParking: \nOn street parking is available.Garage parking for $5 is available at State House Square Parking Garage\,located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House.Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services deskfor validation. \nFree on-street parking is availableafter 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOur Doors Are Open: \nConnecticut’s Old State House iscommitted to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Ourbuilding is mobility friendly with  a ramp on the West side entrance and elevatoraccess to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are also accessible andhave changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for atour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766.    \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/ctrlshiftdemocracy-the-impact-of-technology-on-society-and-governance-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T160527Z UID:69489-1721390400-1721394000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJuly 19: Stattic the Band \nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-5/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T143515Z UID:69490-1721469600-1721473200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-24/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T230727Z UID:69491-1721930400-1721935800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance DESCRIPTION:About the Series: \nIn our rapidly evolving digital age\,the interplay between technology and democracy has become increasingly complexand consequential. Join us for an enlightening limited lecture series\,“Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance\,”hosted at CT’s Old State House in Summer 2024. This series will delve into theprofound impact of technology on our democracy\, examining how unprecedentedadvancements are reshaping governance\, policy\, and societal dynamics. \nDigital Divide/Digital Equity Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 \nThe last panel discussion in the series will examine the critical role of digital equity in shaping government and societal outcomes\, highlighting the need for inclusive access to technology. Experts from various sectors will address strategies being used in Connecticut to bridge the digital divide\, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens in the digital age\, and the work that’s yet to be done for the future. \nGuest Speakers: \n \n\nRobert H. Wilson\,Distinguished Visiting Professor\, School of Public Policy\, UConn\nLauren Thompson\, Digital Equity Program Manager\, Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology\nChristine Gauvreau\, Connecticut State Library\n\nThis event is FREE and open to thepublic. To RSVP CLICK HERE \nParking: \nOn street parking is available.Garage parking for $5 is available at State House Square Parking Garage\,located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away from Connecticut’s Old StateHouse. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services deskfor validation. \nFree on-street parking is availableafter 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOur Doors Are Open: \nConnecticut’s Old State House iscommitted to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Ourbuilding is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance andelevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are alsoaccessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about specialaccommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766.    URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/ctrlshiftdemocracy-the-impact-of-technology-on-society-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T165208Z UID:69492-1721995200-1721998800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nJuly 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio \nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-6/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T162234Z UID:69493-1722600000-1722603600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 2: Sound Pipers Band \nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-7/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T143749Z UID:69494-1722679200-1722682800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-25/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240725T190948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T002602Z UID:69729-1723136400-1723150800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert featuring The New Pornographers with Gustaf DESCRIPTION:City ofHartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 HartfordLive \nThe New Pornographers w/ GustafThursday\, August 8  \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking optionshere: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for moreinformation \nABOUT THE BAND: \nThe New Pornographers are a Canadian indie rockband\, formed in 1997 in Vancouver. Presented as a musical collective andsupergroup of singer-songwriters and musicians from multiple projects\, the bandhas released nine studio albums to date. The band have received critical acclaim fortheir use of multiple vocalists and songwriters\, as well as for the elementsof powerpop incorporated into their music. Pitchfork has described the band’s sound as “peppy\,gleeful\, headstrong guitar pop”\,while Stereogum hasretrospectively praised the band’s debut album Mass Romantic as”one of the greatest and most immediate power pop albums everrendered”. For more information\, visit https://thenewpornographers.com \n \nGustaf is an American art punk band fromBrooklyn\, New York. The group formed in 2018. In 2020\, the band released twosongs\, “Mine” and “Design”. In 2021\, the band releasedtheir debut album\, Audio Drag for EgoSlobs\, through Royal Mountain Records. In 2024\, Gustaf released theirsophomore album Package Pt. 2 and set out on tour. https://www.gustaftheband.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\,representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford andGoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local actsto Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live eventswill take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August andSeptember. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goerscan expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offersamples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drinkcocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social mediafor updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n \n\nMorgan Heritage  – Thursday\, August 15\nRipe – Thursday\, August 22\nMax Creek  – Thursday\, September 5 \nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19 \n\n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-the-new-pornographers-with-gustaf/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T164055Z UID:69495-1723204800-1723208400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach – Due to inclement weather\, this concert has been postponed \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-8/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240717T192203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T145525Z UID:69496-1723284000-1723287600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity\, resilience\, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-26/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240809T144042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T161026Z UID:70115-1723550400-1723554000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 13: The Zach  \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-postponed/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172850 CREATED:20240725T191040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T001028Z UID:69730-1723741200-1723755600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Morgan Heritage DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nMorgan HeritageThursday\, August 15  \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nEstablished as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit\, Morgan Heritage is considered The Royal Family of Reggae. Possessing that unmistakably authentic organic roots sound with an expansively eclectic mix that takes their performances seamlessly into hybrid valleys and mountains. They delivered their 10th studio album on their very own label CTBC(Cool To Be Conscious) Music Group. Strictly Roots interestingly pays homage to the elders\, while ironically\, also blazes the trail towards the exciting future of roots. The album successfully incorporates R&B and a hint of dancehall\, but goes a step further effortlessly fusing a type of roots\, pop and dancehall majesty that only Morgan Heritage can achieve. For more information\, visit https://www.morganheritagemusic.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\nRipe – Thursday\, August 22\nMax Creek  – Thursday\, September 5 \nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19 \n\n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-morgan-heritage/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR