On December 2 from 1 to 5pm, more than 80 live and online American Made auction items, accessories, home decor, toys and more will be available at the Artisan Fest 2017 Silent Auction and Fundraiser in New Milford. The free event is hosted by All New American and Makery Coworking.

Attendees can meet the “batchers” from Litchfield Distillery and taste their award-winning collection of spirits. There will be live demonstrations from Noteworthy Chocolates, Holley Knives, 3duxdesign, 1620 Workwear, American Flora and Luke’s Toy Factory.

All New American is a nonprofit supporting the American artisanal small business economy by providing them with grants.

Also at Makery Coworking, the next Performery event will take place on December 8 from 7 to 10pm. Lisa Lent will MC the open-mic night, providing musicians, poets and performance artists with an opportunity to share their energy and gifts with the local community. Microphones and guitar amps will be available for use. Lent is a poet, holistic health advocate and massage therapist.

For more information about the auction, visit AllNewAmerican.com. For more information about the Performery, visit Tinyurl.com/PerformeryFB. To register to perform, sign up at Tinyurl.com/PerformerySignUp. Location: Makery Coworking, 20 Bank St, New Milford.