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| 3/1/2024 | Attention all 5th - 6th grade Swifties! Join The Barn as we celebrate your favorite artist by giving you all your very own Taylor Swift Dance Party! DJ Bry will be pumping out Tay Tay's "sickest beats" while attendees can sing along, dance along, play on the game tables, or find a quiet corner to listen to and discuss their favorite songs! As always, The MadBarn Cafe will be open with sweets, treats, and drinks for sale. So, grab 13 of your bffs and fellow T-Swizzle fans and enjoy the night through the Eras of Taylors Music. more info... |
| 3/3/2024 | Evoke the feeling of spring while exercising your creative spirit. We will infuse soap with botanicals and scent them with essential oils. Natural clays will add color and healing benefits. Using a variety of molds, you will create your own flower-shaped soaps. All levels welcome. Joan Weir began working with glass in 2003. After a 10-year hiatus during which she concentrated on getting her Master’s in Deaf Education and PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She has returned to stained glass and the design of unique and whimsical creations with a emphasis on picture frames and contemporary suncatchers. She has shown previously at the Shoreline Arts Center and Art Essex, and she is currently exhibiting her work at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut. more info... |
| 3/3/2024 | The Madison Arts Barn is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for students in 3rd-12th grade. Our MadBarn Improv program will open to students to the world of Improv theater. Teaching kids the fundamentals of on-the-spot performance will heighten their confidence and problem-solving skills, enhancing young actors' abilities and also proving helpful and enjoyable for non-actors! The name of the game in this program is fun! We will play all sorts of theatre games and focus on theatre activities that get kids to open up and enjoy performing and on-the-spot storytelling. more info... |
| 3/4/2024 -4/8/2024 | Postponed until March 4, Strategies for Managing Life Transitions is a six-week support group that guides the participant, based on their personal circumstances, towards living a more stress-free life. The group is facilitated by Dr. Margo Merin, DSW who is certified in meditation and mindfulness, as well as grief and bereavement counseling. Dr. Merin graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice from the School of Social Work and went on to receive a Doctorate in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University.
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| 3/6/2024 | Join Bob Potter on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 11:00AM for this exciting Zoom lecture on Pop Art. In a wide range of visual images, profiles of the artists, and historical context, this lecture will explore the artists, the people they painted and the changing historical events and artistic movements that influenced society and the art of portraiture during this pivotal period in American art.
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| 3/7/2024 | How important is it to have a business plan? What is a SWOT analysis? Are the two connected? With Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, you'll learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business. Sponsored by Liberty Bank. more info... |
| 3/7/2024 |  A celebration of women making waves and trailblazing their own path!
From Renee Bauer's journey as a bestselling author, attorney, and entrepreneur to Pat Lore's inspiring ability to reframe narratives through her work as an award-winning video producer, TV host, and author, each of these women embodies resilience and innovation. We will raise a glass to Roberta Lombardi, the 2024 TrailblazeHER Award recipient, whose visionary leadership as the Founder of Infinite Strength has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the lives of single mothers with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Join us for a touch of inspiration and celebrate their achievements and to all the women out there blazing their own trails! Overcoming Uncertainty to Win at Life Renee Bauer The Power of Reframing Your Story Pat Lore 2024 TrailblazeHER Award Recipient Roberta Lombardi, Founder & President of Infinite Strength Cocktail reception with a signature TrailblazeHER cocktail & hors d'oeuvres to follow at the Madison Beach Hotel is a perfect setting to toast to these remarkable women. more info... |
| 3/8/2024 | In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us with hostess Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster in support of Women & Family Life Center for a sips, shopping and celebration of women at J. McLaughlin (www.jmclaughlin.com). 15% of all sales with benefit the programs and services the empower and support women and all families during challenging life transitions like divorce, loss of a loved one, or homelessness. more info... |
| 3/9/2024 | On Saturday, March 9th at 10 a.m., U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff Kris Vagos and Shaun Roche will be introducing us to the biology and history of Falkner Island. Kris is a wildlife biologist working with the endangered Roseate Tern colony on the island; Shaun, the Visitor Services Manager at the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge will be sharing stories about the history of Falkner including the lighthouse. The talk presented at Meigs Point Nature Center, is free and open to the public. Reservations are required, send an email to meigspointevents@gmail.com Include your name and phone number to reserve a seat. more info... |
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| 3/9/2024 | Hands On Stage Karaoke Fundraiser  more info... |
| 3/10/2024 | SPRING IS IN THE AIR FASHION SHOW Sponsored by the Women's Club of Madison will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 12 noon. Please join us for a luncheon and Fashion Show featuring spring fashions from The Country Shop and The Dressing Room in Madison. more info... |
| 3/14/2024 | LinkedIn is becoming an increasingly popular platform, now with more than 900 million members and over 58 million registered companies. This webinar with Allie Bryant and Juliet Del Rio of the award-winning Miranda Creative content team will explore how to use LinkedIn to create online identities, personal and brand, that attract opportunities. Attendees will discover how to articulate their unique value proposition, learn about the types of content that resonate with their audience, how to harness the power of LinkedIn ads, and more. Whether you're looking for new connections, seeking industry recognition, or simply aiming to enhance your professional reputation, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your LinkedIn presence into a powerful tool for professional advancement. Sponsor: Essex Savings Bank. more info... |
| 3/17/2024 | The Madison Arts Barn is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for students in 3rd-12th grade. Our MadBarn Improv program will open to students to the world of Improv theater. Teaching kids the fundamentals of on-the-spot performance will heighten their confidence and problem-solving skills, enhancing young actors' abilities and also proving helpful and enjoyable for non-actors! The name of the game in this program is fun! We will play all sorts of theatre games and focus on theatre activities that get kids to open up and enjoy performing and on-the-spot storytelling. more info... |
| 3/19/2024 |  Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT specifically have rapidly become valuable tools to make small businesses more creative and efficient. In this free webinar, SCORE mentor and technology expert Charlie Morris will review the current state-of-the-art AI tools focusing on ChatGPT’s capabilities. He will highlight specific use cases for ChatGPT in the small business environment. Discussion will include: how ChatGPT works; how ChatGPT can help a small business to be more creative and efficient; ChatGPT’s limitations and weaknesses; and other emerging AI tools and what they will mean for small businesses. Pre-registration is required. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand video and the presentation pdf after the webinar. Sponsored by Charter Oak Credit Union.more info... |
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| 3/21/2024 | Come celebrate stories of hope with us from women and families who have experienced challenging life transitions. When the unexpected happens, Women & Family Life Center is a place where people on the Shoreline can turn for help. The Center provides a network of support and a safe space for those struggling on life’s journey. The evening will include complimentary beer and wine, hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions. more info... |
| 3/21/2024 | Entrepreneurs, more than any other business group, thrive on hearing and sharing successes and hiccups; learning from others as they build their businesses. This webinar features a panel of three established small business owners in Connecticut, who will share how and why they got started, and how they keep going. Their candid stories and success tips will inspire attendees and offer beneficial insights. After the panelists introduce themselves and show a brief video of their businesses, the moderator will ask them several questions before opening it up for questions from the audience. more info... |
| 3/23/2024 -4/14/2024 | Being inspired by our current Production of Willy Wonka Jr., The Barn is facilitating an epic Golden Ticket Hunt of our own. With the help of our amazing local sponsors, we are brewing up a deliciously exciting Scavenger Hunt that will have participants exploring local businesses of Madison and Guilford and enjoying some Wonka Chocolate of their own! more info... |
| 3/23/2024 -4/14/2024 | Being inspired by our current Production of Willy Wonka Jr., The Barn is facilitating an epic Golden Ticket Hunt of our own. With the help of our amazing local sponsors (listed below), we are brewing up a deliciously exciting scavenger hunt that will have participants exploring local businesses of Madison and Guilford and enjoying some Wonka Chocolate of their own! Gold Sponsors: The Bird's Nest Madison Cinemas Guilford Savings Bank
Candy Man Sponsors: Ring's End Gentleman's Social Bradley & Wall The Dressing Room Village Chocolatier J. Horton Chocolate Sponsors: Steamed Rock, Paper, Sistas Flutterby Madison Cheese Shop Wall Street Gallery Creations Willow & Birch Homeward Collective Einstein's Attic Breakwater Books Ashley's Cilantro Walker-Loden Life Bowls more info... |
| 3/23/2024 | Exchange Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Pre-k, K, 1st and 2nd grades, held at the Surf Club, 10 am. Hunt begins at 10 but Easter Bunny arrives at 9:30. Saturday, March 23rd rain date, Saturday March 30th. more info... |
| 3/23/2024 | The Easter Bunny is hopping into Einstein's Attic and can't wait to meet, laugh and interact with your children! Enjoy egg-citing activities, a raffle and a photographer* too! *rain or shine* more info... |
| 3/23/2024 | Join us for our annual weekend of Blues! Music is good for the soul and can lift your spirits – so join us for the weekend and reduce your stress, improve your mental focus, enhance your intelligence, inspire your creativity and boost your immune system! The weekend includes:
Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals returns to our stage for this annual event. Doors Open at 8 p.m. | Concert starts at 8:30 p.m. and play until 10:30 p.m. more info... |
| 3/23/2024 | Join us for our annual Blues Festival Concert! Music is good for the soul and can lift your spirits - so join us for the weekend and reduce your stress, improve your mental focus, enhance your intelligence, inspire your creativity and boost your immune system! Madison Beach Hotel will once again host its highly anticipated annual Blues Festival Concert, taking place on Saturday, March 23. The event promises an unforgettable evening of soulful blues music featuring the award-winning Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals, with special guest performance by the acclaimed New York Hall of Fame Blues Artist, Jeff Pevar and up and commer Kat Wright, described as "a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse" with touches of Brandi Carlisle and Nora Jones. more info... |
| 3/24/2024 | The Madison Arts Barn is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for students in 3rd-12th grade. Our MadBarn Improv program will open to students to the world of Improv theater. Teaching kids the fundamentals of on-the-spot performance will heighten their confidence and problem-solving skills, enhancing young actors' abilities and also proving helpful and enjoyable for non-actors! The name of the game in this program is fun! We will play all sorts of theatre games and focus on theatre activities that get kids to open up and enjoy performing and on-the-spot storytelling. more info... |
| 3/26/2024 | Join us for an evening with Anna Quindlen, as as we explore the profound insights and emotional resonance of her latest novel, After Annie. From navigating grief to finding strength in unexpected places, After Annie offers a deeply moving testament to the enduring legacy of love. Quindlen’s trademark wisdom on family, emotions, and the secrets of people in a small town are at the center of this novel about triumph over adversity and the power of love to transcend time. Quindlen will be joined in conversation by bestselling author Beatriz Williams. more info... |
| 3/27/2024 | Pricing plays a critical role in the success of any small business, but owners sometimes lack confidence in setting prices. They often leave money on the table because prices are too low, or they lose a significant amount of business because prices are too high. Every business (small or large) faces this conundrum. And while there is not a “slam dunk” answer there are ways that will help you figure it out. This webinar with SCORE mentor Eric Munro will help you explore ways to develop prices and understand the role that “value” plays in how you establish your pricing strategy. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank. more info... |
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| 3/30/2024 | Members of the Astronomical Society of New Haven and the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society will have their telescopes set up to show you some of the best objects in the early Spring Sky. more info... |
| 3/31/2024 | Easter Sunrise Service more info... |
| 3/31/2024 | 
Join us for Easter Dinner, Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Reservations available 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. more info... |
Events available for Registration... Chamber Connect: Networking Power Hour at the Madison Chamber Office 5/9/2024 register for this event... Business After Hours: Getting Ready for Summer at Shoreline Vine 5/16/2024 register for this event... 'The Bookshelf' Madison Chamber of Commerce Book Club Registration 5/21/2024 register for this event... VENDOR registration: Madison Art, Artisan & Antique Summer AND Fall Festivals 5/25/2024 register for this event... Chamber Connect at Madison Surf Club 6/6/2024 register for this event... Madison & Clinton Chamber: Women in Business Lunch Series 6/13/2024 register for this event... Business After Hours: Celebrate Summer of '24 at Lenny and Joe's 6/27/2024 register for this event... Beachcomber Night 2024 - FOOD TRUCK & SPONSOR REGISTRATION 8/15/2024 register for this event... Art, Artisan and Antique FALL Registration 9/28/2024 register for this event... Magic of Madison Holiday Sponsor 10/1/2024 register for this event... |
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