BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut's Old State House - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut's Old State House 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:20240705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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:20260520T153833 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 END:VCALENDAR