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‘El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered’ by the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*)

Yale Schwarzman Center 168 Grove St, New Haven, CT, United States

On December 15, YSC presents the AMOC* production of contemporary composer John Adams’s El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered with libretto by Peter Sellars and concept by Julia Bullock, “one of opera’s fastest-rising stars” (Vanity Fair). El Niño is a chamber music arrangement created and conducted by Christian Reif and was first performed at The Met Cloisters in 2018. The New York Times calls it “intimate, […]

Free

A Sliver of Light, Original Music, Improv and Words for the Winter Solstice

Whitneyville Cultural Commons 1253 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States

A Sliver of Light Original Music, Improvisations and Words in Celebration of The Winter Solstice Luke Hendon-Guitar, Jamie Doris-Bass, Avery Collins-Drums Please join us at The Whitneyville Cultural Commons for a unique performance as we mix words and music into variations on the theme of the Winter Solstice. Don't miss out on this special one of […]

$20

Felted Landscape Class

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Create your own felted landscape! Participants will work from an image of a landscape, brought from home or provided by the teacher, and use the softest of materials, wool roving, and a special barbed needle, to create an original felted work of art on a backing of raw silk. Instructor: Diane Cadrain  Register online or […]

$125

Connecticut Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER

Palace Theatre Stamford 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Brett Raphael’s breathtaking production of the Tchaikovsky classic returns to The Palace Theatre in Stamford for Connecticut Ballet’s annual engagement, December 16-17. Guest stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet. Meet-and-greet with the guest stars follow each performance. For tickets, visit www.palacestamford.org.

$50 – $75

Author Presentation from Lisa Franco

Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

Join us for a discussion and reading with award-winning author and journalist Lisa Franco, whose book, My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime, is a true account of the love story of U.S. Naval officer Donald Storey and his sweetheart Margery, told through the letters they sent to each other while Donald served in […]

Free

Nutcracker

Main Street Ballet presents is 35th Anniversary performance. Be a part of the magic as Clara travels through the enchanted “Snow Kingdom” and  “Land of the Sweets”.  Beautiful sets, lavish costumes and a host of talented dancers, actors and community members set the stage for one of the areas most treasured holiday events.

$8 – $65

The BIG Bash for your little office party

Hilton Mystic Hotel 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT, United States

Let us take the stress of planning an amazing holiday party off your plate!  Save on time, stress, and costs when booking your Big Little Holiday Party at Hilton Mystic.     We do it all, from food, to entertainment to ambience- setting the mood from holiday stress to a night of success.  All you'll need […]

Greater Bridgeport Symphony Uniting At Yuletide Dec 16 Holiday Show!

The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave , Bridgeport, CT 06605 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, United States

Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) and guest conductor Eduardo Leandro invite you to laugh, sing, and celebrate at GBS’ big holiday concert Uniting at Yuletide on Saturday, December 16 at The Klein in Bridgeport – get tickets HERE.   “We really want this to be fun from start to finish,” says Leandro.  “We have some great Classical pieces that are holiday favorites, like selections from The Nutcracker and […]

$18.00 – $65.00

Open Mic Night at Playhouse on Park

Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

You may see THE PIN-UP GIRLS: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER and stay after for Open Mic Night, or just come on over after the show. This event is free and open to the public, and is BYOB. Anyone is welcome to sing, or come and enjoy those that do! Tips for the pianist are encouraged. […]

Free