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Opened in 2008, La Grua Center is a nonprofit cultural center in Stonington Borough offering concerts, art exhibitions, and speakers on a wide variety of topics in a welcoming, acoustically distinctive space.

11/04/2026

EXHIBIT OPENING! Mysticalligraphers
Friday, November 6, 5-7pm

Mysticalligraphers is an enthusiastic group of artists with a common bond.....a love of all things calligraphic! From historic to contemporary forms, hand lettering as art is the focal point of interest for these creators.

There are many different sizes and styles in a wide range of prices. Shop local this holiday season - make sure this show is on your list for holiday shopping!

Suggested donation $5. Exhibit will run through the end of December; please call for hours.

Find out more about the group at www.calligraphyconnecticut.org (http://www.calligraphyconnecticut.org/).

10/16/2026

Come get spooky with us! We’re partnering with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and NESS along with a few of our Youth Art Workshop veteran artists to present a variety of fall-themed art activities for children and teens of all ages. Registration not needed. Drop in any time starting at 10am... we’ll be creating until noon.

Suggested donation $5.

10/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, October 7th at 6pm for a special event: Rhetoric & Reason~Great American Speeches

Presented in partnership with Historic Stonington, Rhetoric and Reason pairs historically significant speeches by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr. and more with musical selections performed by Adam Lomeo that amplify the emotional and historical impact of their words.

These speeches demonstrate the power of the spoken word as a means of protest and civil discourse, and highlight the significance of civic participation in matters of society, politics, ethics and legislation. This event will showcase the voices of women and people of color in juxtaposition to those who have typically held positions of power. Rhetoric and Reason provides an opportunity to explore oration as a form of activism, and the timelessness of certain sentiments that are echoed across decades, race, gender and ability. We encourage the public to think critically about how these speeches impacted our country.

Open to the public. Suggested donation $5.

09/18/2026

The 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival kicks off September 24–27 in Mystic and Stonington, CT and Westerly, RI — and we’re getting excited!

Four days packed with independent film, filmmakers, conversations, panels, workshops, parties, and special events.

🎟️🎟️🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎟️🎟️🎟️
👉 https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/welcome 👈

🎥 More than 130 films
🎤 Filmmaker Q&As and discussions
🎬 Panels & workshops
🥂 Parties & special events

Some screenings are already filling up, so grab your tickets, explore the film guide, and start planning your festival weekend!

📍 FESTIVAL VENUES: Mystic Luxury Cinemas • The United Theatre • La Grua Center • Mystic & Noank Library

🎟️ TICKETS + FILM GUIDE:
👉 https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/welcome

09/16/2026

This week at La Grua Center!

Friday, September 18 at 6pm
FINAL Concert on the Green: Adam Lomeo & Marcus McLaurine
In their first performance as a duo, Adam (guitar) and Marcus (bass) will feature a mix of Jazz standards, covers, and originals. Be sure not to miss this outstanding performance—our final outdoor concert of the series!
This concert is FREE. Sponsored by Stonington Village Improvement Association.

Please visit LaGruaCenter.org for more information on what policies will be in place for the concert.

Saturday, September 19 at 5pm
Music Matters: Rêverie ~ Flute & Harp Duo

Flutist Anna Urrey and harpist Kristi Shade present Rêverie, an enchanting program celebrating the luminous and dreamlike partnership of the flute and harp through works by Debussy, Fauré, Piazzolla, and more. Active as soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral artists, both performers also appear on Broadway and share the stage with some of the world’s most celebrated artists. Together, they bring their exceptional artistry and musical storytelling to a special concert that is not to be missed.

Tickets are $25 and available online only. Visit LaGruaCenter.org to purchase. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door on the day of the concert. Doors open at 4:30 PM. All seating is unreserved.

09/14/2026

We can’t help ourselves: we’re sharing more footage of the inaugural Porchfest and Stonington’s 8th Annual Art Walk! ✨

09/13/2026

Wow! From the start, planning Porchfest felt special: community partners jumped at adding music to the Art Walk and sharing the day; neighbors were instantly on board to loan their porches and driveways; musicians were eager to rearrange their schedules to join the line-up; and volunteers were beyond enthusiastic to support the event and spread joy.

And then the day arrived. People from within our community and beyond showed up and a wonderful time was had!

Stonington’s first Porchfest was magical, and it’s because of so many!! Thank you to all who made the day possible. It’s exactly what Wynne La Grua envisioned for the La Grua Center when she donated the building in her husband’s name and honor. She hoped the arts and culture center would bring people together because community matters.

09/10/2026

Saturday, September 12 12-4pm
Porchfest

Join us this Saturday, from 12 to 4 p.m. for Stonington’s inaugural Porchfest, a free celebration of live music, art, and community held in conjunction with the annual Stonington Art Walk.

Porches, lawns, courtyards, and other outdoor spaces throughout Stonington Borough will become intimate stages for local musicians. Wander from one performance to another at your own pace, explore the Art Walk, and enjoy an afternoon filled with a wide range of acoustic music.

For a complete performance schedule and map of locations go to lagruacenter.org/porchfest

Stonington Porchfest is presented through a community collaboration among La Grua Center, the Stonington Borough Merchants Association, the Stonington Village Improvement Association, Salt Marsh Opera, and the Stonington Cultural District Commission, funded in part by the Kitchings Family Foundation.

09/09/2026

Friday, September 11 5-7pm
Exhibit Opening: Textures
 The Textures exhibition features iterative representations of texts by former Merrill House Fellows who contributed to the Textures Anthology—a book project conceived on the occasion of the James Merrill Centenary that foregrounds the visual aspects of a text. Writers were asked to photograph a version of their writing that might be hand-written, chicken-scrawled, or typeset possibly including marks of a personal nature on a medium of their choice, such as paper bags, ATM receipts, or screenshot off a digital device.

Conceived and developed by David Schulz and Joanna Scott.

Exhibit will run through the end of October. Visit James Merrill House for more details on this and other events happening during the Centenary Festival

Address

32 Water Street
Stonington, CT
06378

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