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:20240628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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:20260403T172851 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240717T192203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162600Z UID:69497-1723809600-1723813200@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 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-9/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240725T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T004030Z UID:69731-1724346000-1724360400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Ripe DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nRipeThursday\, August 22  \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nRipe is a seven-piece alternative-pop andfunk band from Boston\, Massachusetts that formed in 2011 at Berklee College ofMusic. The band began drawing acclaim from the likes of the Boston Globe\,Huffington Post and WXPN with a dance-ready vibe on EPs Produce The Juice andHey Hello. Ripe built on that sound and folded in atouch of R&B on their first full-length\, Joy in the Wild Unknown. For more information\, visit:https://www.ripetheband.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\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-ripe/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240717T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T164026Z UID:69498-1724414400-1724418000@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 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-10/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240717T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T141023Z UID:69499-1724493600-1724497200@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-27/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240729T195258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T231140Z UID:69836-1724952600-1724959800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Documentary Film Screening of "The American Constitution: 1787" DESCRIPTION:What really happened at the Constitutional Convention? Join us for a free screening of David Garrigus’ documentary film THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: 1787.  Hear leading authors and historians reveal the story of the U.S. Constitution’s creation. Watch accomplished actors bring the words of the Framers of the American Constitution to life—in the room where it happened! \nThe U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times\, but the original 1787 document still dictates the dynamics of federal and state governments in ways that most Americans don’t fully understand.  The 1787 Constitution is arguably at the core of everything that is great about American democracy\, but democracy only work swell when citizens understand how government works. \n1787 promises to entertain while providing a deeper understanding of America’s essential history. Don’ t miss the unique opportunity to revisit history in a historic place like Connecticut’s Old State House and discover the dramatic tale of high-stakes compromise that created the foundation for American democracy.  \nCollege and high school students are encouraged to join us. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute video chat with filmmaker\, David Garrigus. Movie runtime is 96minutes. Light refreshments will be served. \nTo reserve your seat\, click here:https://bit.ly/1787Documentary URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/documentary-film-screening-of-the-american-constitution-1787/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240830T012658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T165540Z UID:70612-1725019200-1725022800@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 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-11/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240830T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T221247Z UID:70613-1725471000-1725478200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:A Night at the Public House: We Love You Lafayette! DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n\nA Lafayette re-enactor\n\nLecture and musical performance about Lafayette with local historians Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle.\n\nLafayette Exhibit\, sponsored by the American Friends of Lafayette\n\nIt’s time to welcome General Lafayette back to Hartford! Connecticut’s Old State House\, in partnership with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, has a fun-filled evening planned to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Hartford on September 4\, 1824\, when he stopped at the Connecticut State House. \nBorn into one of France’s oldest families the Marqus de Lafayette was an ardent believer in the ideals now enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. After ignoring orders from King Louis XVI to stay in France\, the 19-year-old arrived on America’s shores in 1777 eager to prove himself in battle until the British surrender. During the war\, he developed a close friendship with George Washington. \nIn 1824\, in an effort to rekindle the spirit of 1776\, President James Monroe and Congress invited the last living major general of the war\, to visit the “adopted country of your early youth\, which has always preserved the most grateful recollection of your important services.” \nToday\, known as Connecticut’s Old State House\, the1796 Federal-style building designed by Charles Bulfinch is a museum. Two hundred years after Lafayette first stepped into the building\, he will return to the Old State House and you are invited to have a drink with the General himself\, when the Museum is turned into an old-fashioned public house fora A Night at the Public House: We Love You Lafayette!. In addition\,   \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nSeating is limited\, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ctoshlafayette \nParking:Garage parking is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away \nFree on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOur Doors Are Open:Connecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Our building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766.   URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/a-night-at-the-public-house-we-love-you-lafayette/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240905T002529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T002554Z UID:70807-1725555600-1725570000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Max Creek DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nMax CreekThursday\, September 5 \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nMax Creek is an American rock band formedin Hartford\, Connecticut in 1971. A significant presence in the New Englandmusic scene\, Max Creek is known as a pioneering “jam band.”  Their first big show was at Arlo Guthrie’sMapleview Ballroom in Washington. They soon settled into a steady series ofshows at the Rocking Horse in Hartford when the social consciousness scene wastaking hold as Woodstock was still fresh in everyone’s minds. They went on to stylisticallyadopt the Country/Folk/Rock genre as their own and discovered that “jamming” –taking tunes into unplanned directions – was more fun than doing them the sameway every night. \nFor over fifty years they have regularlyperformed at various iconic venues and music festivals\, showcasing their liveperformances. Members of Max Creek have collaborated with and opened forrenowned acts such as Leon Russell\, The Allman Brothers Band\, Phish\, BruceHornsby\, The Band\, Talking Heads\, and Grateful Dead. For more information\, visit https://maxcreek.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\nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-max-creek-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240906T002548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T161129Z UID:70881-1725624000-1725627600@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\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-12/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240906T002548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T001054Z UID:70882-1726160400-1726174800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Eggy DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nEggyThursday\, September 12 \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nA four-piece jam band out of Woodbridge\, Connecticut\, Eggy blossomed from a high school dream into a full-fledged reality beginning in 2016. Following the release of their2019 debut record\, Watercolor Days\, the band has toured constantly\, performing in over 40 states. Eggy’s music is the ideal synthesis of traditional and contemporary styles\, with a sound that exudes soul and rhythm. Smooth voices\, groovy basslines\, and contagious rhythms trace the full spectrum of emotions\, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved. For more information\, visit https://eggymusic.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\nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-eggy/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240906T002549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T161226Z UID:70883-1726228800-1726232400@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\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-13/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172851 CREATED:20240906T002549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T142959Z UID:70884-1726308000-1726311600@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-28/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR