A Forgotten Impressionist: Mary Rogers Williams 

Arts writer Eve M. Kahn gives a Zoom talk on her recent book about an extraordinary woman and long-forgotten Impressionist artist, Mary Rogers Williams (1857-1907) on Thursday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. A baker’s daughter from Hartford, Conn., Williams biked and hiked from the Arctic Circle to Italy, trained at New York’s Art Students League, exhibited from Paris to Indianapolis, wrote thousands of pages about her travels and work, but sadly ended up almost totally obscure. To register for the Zoom link, please visit norfolklibrary.org or call front desk circulation at 860-542-5075.

Back to The Future: Your Brain on Forests

Dr. Susan A. Masino of Trinity College, a neuroscientist and psychologist, will discuss the relationship between forests and brain health in a live event at the Norfolk Library on Saturday, March 5, at 4 p.m. She will emphasize the benefits of natural ecosystems, ranging from medicines to minds, with special opportunities for veterans, adolescents and people with mental ill-health. This Great Mountain Forest event is sponsored by the Norfolk Foundation. Registration is limited, and proof of vaccination required. A live-stream is also available.  A reception will follow the lecture. To register, please visit greatmountainforest.org/news-events or call 860-824-8188. 

Woven Art at the Norfolk Library 

The woven art of master weaver Tina Puckett will be on display at the Norfolk Library for the month of March. Puckett is much influenced by the local bittersweet vine of the northwest corner; the character of each piece of vine literally dictates what form each basket, bowl, wall sculpture or piece of furniture takes. A reception for the artist will be held Sunday, March 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., hosted by the Norfolk Library Associates.

Kirk Sinclair Performs American Discovery 

Kirk Sinclair will perform his symphonic journal “American Discovery” on Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The piece documents the 5,000-mile, year-long walk he and his wife Cindy took across the country along the American Discovery Trail in 2011-12. When Cindy began to experience early cognitive decline, she and Kirk resolved to reboot her life with their passion for long distance hiking. Throughout the journey, they discovered America in ways few people experience. The symphonic journal combines music with photos, sound effects and interviews recorded during the couple’s journey. To register for the Zoom link, please visit norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Tenement Museum Tour

Join the Norfolk Library on Thursday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. for a Zoom tour of the Tenement Museum in lower Manhattan. Travel back to 1860s New York to visit Joseph and Bridget Moore, Irish immigrants living with their children at 97 Orchard Street. During this live, online interactive event, a museum educator will share stories of the Moore family using video, audio recordings, images and historical documents and explore the fundamental role immigrants play in defining our national identity. Please visit norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075 to register.

Irish Musicians at the Norfolk Library

On Sunday, March 13, at 5 p.m., the Norfolk Library presents a lively evening of traditional Irish music with internationally recognized Irish musicians, guitarists and singer-songwriters Eamon O’Leary and Jefferson Hamer. Their band, The Murphy Beds, will perform classic and original folk songs on bouzouki, guitar and mandolin. As of March 6, registration is now full. Please call the library 860-542-5075 to be placed on the waitlist for this free in-person concert.

The Discovery of a Rodin Masterpiece

Mallory Mortillaro, Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ, shares the story on Thursday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into the search for a mysterious piece’s identity and became one of the biggest finds in recent art history. To register for the Zoom link, please visit norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Six Steps to Sustainable Growth 

Are you experiencing rapid growth in your business? Do you need a fresh perspective on growth strategies? Learn how to survive and sustain that growth at a NWCC small business seminar presented by David Olchowski and Norfolk Hub Talks on Wednesday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. For details and registration for this free in-person event, visit norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events.