Packed House & Dark Moon

Phew! We made the most of the blizzard and enjoyed one last family ski session over at Mohawk. And now several hours of sore ankles and many hot chocolates later, we made it out the other side. In other news, Wednesday is our inaugural Litchfield Dinner Club. We are so excited to see you all in real life. Talk soon! - Pat

This Week’s Weather ❄️☁️

Tue 03 — 31° / 28° — 🌨️ Snow to Wintry Mix
Wed 04 — 48° / 30° — ☀️ Mostly Sunny
Thu 05 — 47° / 32° — 🌦️ PM Showers
Fri 06 — 38° / 31° — 🌧️ AM Light Rain
Sat 07 — 48° / 42° — ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
Sun 08 — 55° / 39° — 🌫️ AM Fog / ☀️ PM Sun
Mon 09 — 63° / 38° — 🌫️ AM Fog / ☀️ PM Sun
Tue 10 — 63° / 47° — ⛅ Partly Cloudy

We’ll see you on Wednesday night!

Last night, we had a rare treat here in Connecticut: a total lunar eclipse — what astronomers call a "blood moon", visible in the pre-dawn sky just before sunrise.

Connecticut has its own literary claim on the eclipse tradition. In 1889, Hartford's Mark Twain published A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, in which a factory foreman named Hank Morgan gets knocked unconscious and wakes up in medieval England, promptly condemned to be burned at the stake. His salvation? A lunar eclipse. Recalling from memory the precise date of an upcoming eclipse, Morgan declares to his captors that he will extinguish the Moon, and when the sky darkens on cue, the terrified crowd releases him at once. Twain borrowed the idea from Christopher Columbus, who pulled the same trick on indigenous people in Jamaica in 1503. But it was a Connecticut man who made it immortal.

Not a bad thing to think about the next time the sky does something strange before breakfast.

How well do you know our NW corner of CT?

OK, here we go (no googling, please!)

Since we’re on the topic of viewing stellar events…

Which town in Litchfield County has the highest peak?

Each week, we’ll ask a question, and the winners will be announced the following week.

Just reply to this email with your answer :)

My son LOVES the First Cat in Space series — a space-themed adventure featuring a moon princess, an astro-cat, and a silly yet earnest computer, all working together to save the moon from ruin. We were thrilled to find a signed copy at the Hickory Stick Bookshop.

If you or your family can’t get enough to read, this is the place to be. Located just down the street from the Gunn Library in Washington Depot, you’ll find a curated collection of books and toys perfect for everyone.

In the age of Amazon, shopping for books locally is one of the most rewarding things we bookworms can do. So make the trip, grab a book or two, and enjoy one of the simplest pleasures known to man - a good book.

The Ledger will always be FREE. But thank you to everyone who has donated recently. Your support means the world! We've been brainstorming ways to make supporting the Litchfield Ledger easier than ever, and we figured the best place to start was simply to ask. So, we put together a quick poll to hear what works best for you when it comes to supporting local media.

Gunn Memorial Library, Washington – Tweens and teens are invited to an Open Hours Makerspace night packed with creativity and hands-on fun. Design buttons, jewelry, 3D prints, and more—plus this month’s featured project: sewing adorable felt animal keychains. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CRAFT

The Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury – Teens ages 13–18 are invited to a St. Patrick’s Day–themed creative hangout filled with festive vibes, new art mediums, and plenty of lucky inspiration. Relax after school, get hands-on with fun projects, enjoy snacks, and don your best green outfit for extra charm. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CREATE

White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield – Grades 4–6 are invited to After-School Adventures, a hands-on nature program designed to spark curiosity and deepen appreciation for the natural world. Each session brings a new outdoor exploration, live animal encounter, or interactive activity on the property. Advanced registration required; meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM DISCOVER

Pasture Kitchen, Millerton, NY – Be part of Dine Out for History, a community dining series supporting the local historical society. Enjoy a delicious evening out while 10% of proceeds benefit preservation, research, and digitization efforts that keep regional history alive and accessible. Reservations are encouraged for this meaningful night of food and community impact. 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM HISTORY DINE

The Silo, New Milford – Join Chef Carlos Perez for a bold, hands-on dive into authentic Asian street food as you craft gyoza from scratch, master hot and sour soup, and create a crisp sesame cucumber salad. Learn the rhythm of folding, the balance of salt, acid, and heat, and the art of building dynamic dipping sauces in this high-energy culinary experience. 6:30 PM COOK

Hollister House Garden, Washington – Discover the beauty and productivity of the French potager with garden designer and author Linda Vater in this inspiring live-stream presentation. Drawing from her award-winning book The Elegant and Edible Garden, Linda shares how to design a kitchen garden that reflects your lifestyle, space, and personal style—blending flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables into one stunning, functional space. Includes live Q&A and a recording; proceeds support Hollister House Garden’s education programs. 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM GROW

Hawk Ridge Winery, Watertown – Celebrate St. Patrick’s season with a festive Paint & Sip led by Annie’s Art Party. Choose between decorating elegant shamrock Irish coffee mugs or creating a playful leprechaun gnome beer mug—no experience needed, just bring your friends and enjoy a creative evening paired with delicious wine. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PAINT & SIP

Market Street Creatives, Torrington – Enjoy dinner and a showcase at The Comedy Lounge featuring five rising Northeast comedians in a club-style setting. Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner catered by Sage & Salt before the laughs begin, plus time to browse 180+ local artisans inside the marketplace. Dinner 6:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM LAUGH

Home and Earth Shop, Woodbury – Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, with an afternoon of renewal, vibrant handcrafted treasures, and inspired bites and sips. Gather in the spirit of spring as you shop, savor, and welcome the season with festive energy and colorful charm. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CELEBRATE

Jennifer Terzian Gallery, Litchfield – Experience a solo exhibition of new sculptural paintings by Connecticut-based artist Jenny Wu. Through layered latex paint transformed into dimensional reliefs, Wu explores color, materiality, order, and chance, blurring the line between painting and sculpture in striking, resin-finished works. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM DISCOVER

Litchfield Community Center, Litchfield – Experience the excitement of the Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Finals as outstanding young musicians ages 13–17 compete live for 2026 camp scholarships. Finalists will perform their chosen pieces backed by a professional trio in an inspiring afternoon of sax, drums, piano, bass, guitar, trombone, and more. Open to the public and free of charge. Arrive early for the best seat. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM JAZZ

Twelve Moons Coffee House, Canaan – Enjoy an evening of rich Americana harmonies as The Red Dirt Girls take the stage at Twelve Moons Coffee House. Blending country and folk with heartfelt originals and unexpected covers, this donation-only show features open mic before the trio’s headlining. BYOB dinner or savor light refreshments on-site for a cozy night of music and community. 6:00 PM VIBE

Village Center for the Arts, New Milford – Celebrate the opening of “Don’t Forget 2 Live” featuring award-winning tattoo artist and painter Richie Nigro (RFX Art). Experience his bold, high-energy work blending portraiture and abstract expression, driven by color, emotion, and a passion for living fully in the moment. Free and open to the public with refreshments served. 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EXPLORE

Undermountain Pantry, Canaan – Curious about the sourdough buzz? This hands-on Sourdough 101 class covers starter care and guides you through baking a Simple Country Loaf and focaccia from scratch. Take home a portion of your bake and enjoy a light lunch as you build the confidence to begin your own sourdough journey. 11:00 AM BAKE

Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston – Catch Puffs, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy inspired by a certain famous wizarding world. Follow Wayne Hopkins and his fellow underdogs from the house that’s easy to forget in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tribute to anyone who’s ever felt like a side character. Contains adult language; parental discretion advised. 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM PUFF OUT

Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield – As part of America’s 250: The President’s Club, historian Peter Vermilyea leads a discussion on Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris, the award-winning sequel to The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Dive into the dynamic presidency of Theodore Roosevelt through Morris’s vivid and engaging storytelling. 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM DISCUSS

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Patrick