House of Books Event Calandar

Saturday November 2, 11:00 AM - Tuesday December 31

House of Books 10 N. Main Street Kent, CT

This fully restored historic Main Street indie bookstore is a treasure in Kent! In addition to their carefully curated collection of books and gifts for all ages, they host a variety of events, including author talks and a book club. Click HERE for a complete listing of upcoming events.

Store Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Stop and Breathe: A Group Exhibition

Saturday November 9, 4:00 PM - Sunday December 22

CAROL COREY FINE ART 6 North Main Street, Kent Barns Kent, CT

Stop and Breath: A Group Exhibition Opens November 9th!

Each of us finds renewal in different ways—family, friends, faith, and the restorative energy of nature. After such a turbulent time, we all need to find calm and peace again and then inspiration for the next path ahead.

“Stop and Breathe” is a group exhibition of contemplative works to help us pause, rest, and start again.
THE GALLERY IS OPEN FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
11 TO 5:30

Works by February James

Saturday November 16, 5:00 PM - Sunday January 5

Peggy Mercury 9 Maple Street UNIT 2 Kent Barns Kent, CT

Artist February James typically uses watercolors and ink, as well as oil pastels and oil paints, to create ethereal, expressionistic portraits that reflect on identity-forming behaviors within the framework as it probes the human condition. They feature dreamlike subjects with smudged and distorted features that seek to capture the essence of the person rather than the likeness.

For this special exhibition at Peggy Mercury, James explores the idea of XANADU: A vision in a dream, a metaphor for opulence or an idyllic place, based upon Samuel Taylor Coleridge's description of Shangdu in his poem "Kubla Khan." The idea of the Muse, if you must, and inspiration in general, is explored in this new medium of expression with seven ceramic sculptures.

We are beyond excited to celebrate this moment and the opening of this exhibit with the artist on Saturday, November 16th. We hope to see you there!

Hours & Contact Information:
Thursday through Sunday 11 am- 6 pm
info@peggymercury.com

Inside for Winter

Saturday December 7, 4:00 PM - Sunday January 26

Kenise Barnes Fine Art -7 Fulling Lane Kent, CT

INSIDE FOR THE WINTER

PAINTINGS BY AMANDA ACKER, MELANIE PARKE, SALLY MACA
Reception: Saturday, December 7, 4 – 6 PM, public invited
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00

It is December and we have moved inside for the winter. The birds have picked the garden clean of seeds,
raked leaves, and firewood stacked against the promise of cold nights. We move inside to
welcome stillness and time for reflection, and planning for new growth and regeneration.

Don't hesitate to contact Lani Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.