Current Events
November 6 – 10, 2025
An All-inclusive Writing Retreat Experience
Featuring a Masterclass with Mary Sharnick
Place: Acorn Experiences
Preston, CT 06795
Discover the restorative power of dedicated writing time, meaningful craft conversations, and a supportive community of master writers on a picturesque 225 acre farm. Contact guestexperiences@acornretreats.com to sign up or visit acornretreats.com/november2025 for additional information.
October 12, 2025
Open Mic with Terence Hawkins, Mary Sharnick, Lisa Acerbo and others
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Still Hill Brewery
Shunpike Business Center, 1275 Cromwell Ave., Unit C, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Please join Mary and Terence for a lively Open Mic and Q&A session, while you enjoy a local craft brew.
June 14, 2024
Book Launch:
En Plein Air, the fourth book of the Orla Paints Series
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Place: Hawk Ridge Winery
28 Plungis Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Please join Mary and her husband, Wayne, for the book launch of the final book in the Orla Paints Series. Enjoy a buffet and wine reception. Sales/signings 5:00 – 7:30 pm, with remarks following at 7:30 pm.
April 27, 2024
The Holy Cross Crusaders 2024 Hall of Honor Event
Recipient of the Blessed Father Basil Moreau Award
Honoring a coach, teacher, administrator or staff member for his/her/their stand-out, outstanding service to Holy Cross.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 pm
Awards Program: 6:30 pm
Location: Holy Cross High School, Waterbury, Connecticut
Tickets: $85.00
The Crusader Hall of Honor recognizes, honors and celebrates those individuals and groups who have made a significant and lasting mark in our school’s rich history. Funds raised through this Annual Awards Dinner will support the Crusader Hall of Honor Scholarship Fund, making a Holy Cross High School education more affordable.
Date TBD
The Relationship Between History and Fiction
“Voice for Change Initiative”
Location: Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS), Waterbury, Connecticut
September 21, 2023
Orla’s Canvas
“Museum Reads—A Book Group Especially for Art Enthusiasts”
Location: Newport Art Museum, Newport, Rhode Island
Our day with the Newport Art Museum “Newport Reads” was splendid in every way!
