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Works of more than 60 of the 100 artists featured in Carl and David Little’s upcoming book, Art of Penobscot Bay, are on display at the Thos. Moser Freeport showroom from July 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The authors and brothers, who live in Maine, delve into the allure and vastness of this renowned body of water and explore an impressive timeline from esteemed painters […]
️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Thu. 12/21 at 7:30 pm Fri. 12/22 at 1:50 pm 4:55 pm 8 pm Sat. 12/23 - Mon. 12/25 at 10:45 am 1:50 pm 4:55 pm 8 pm Tue. 12/26 - Thu. 12/28 at 1:50 pm 4:55 pm 8 pm Fri. 12/29 at 1:50 pm 4:55 pm 8 pm Sat. 12/30 - Mon. […]
Residence is the first one-person exhibition in which Amanda Russhell Wallace showcases a range of what she calls historical collaging. She approaches this method of bridging the past and present via predominantly lens-based, photographic work. In many ways, Residence is an umbrella for explorations of migration, genealogy, domesticity, and other broad parameters of home-making. Wallace […]
In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche Opening Reception on Thursday February 1, 4:00-6:00pm at Pegasus Gallery. Adam Viens’ mixed media works take on themes of perception, time, psychology, science, and philosophy. His abstract compositions are assembled of found and repurposed material combinations that retain hints of past use and personal identity. Individual material forms and […]
The University of Hartford will commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 12:45 p.m. in Lincoln Theater. The 2024 theme is “Love: Hate Is Too Great A Burden to Bear.” The observance will include the presentation of the 2024 MLK Beloved Community Awards. […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will host the first annual Democracy Awards at Connecticut’s Old State House on February 1, 2024, to pay tribute to business, community, and philanthropic leaders including The Honorable Alvin W. Thompson, Citizen Travelers, the non-partisan civic engagement initiative of The Travelers Companies, Inc., and Mary Gawlicki, Gawlicki Family Foundation. The […]
Avon Theatre presents the 2024 Oscar®-Nominated Film Festival! All shows are at 11 AM https://bit.ly/47V7uu6 Your last chance to watch the best films of 2023 selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences! Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1_thlAVkvA Past Lives Sat. 2/3 Run Time 105 Mins. Rustin […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will host the first annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards at Connecticut’s Old State House on February 1, 2024, to pay tribute to business, community, and philanthropic leaders including The Honorable Alvin W. Thompson, Citizen Travelers, the non-partisan civic engagement initiative of The Travelers Companies, Inc., and Mary Gawlicki of the Gawlicki […]
Albumen, a printing process from the mid-1800s, was the first commercially viable photographic printing process. The process uses paper coated with an egg white solution and UV light in concert with a photographic negative to create a brown-toned image. In this workshop, we will explore a modern variation of the original Albumen process to create […]
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). This groundbreaking musical comedy is boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs You Could Drive a Person Crazy, […]
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). This groundbreaking musical comedy is boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs You Could Drive a Person Crazy, […]
Come to the Public Library of New London where historian and Scholar Philip Devlin will be giving a lecture that explores four connections between J. Robert Oppenheimer and Connecticut residents. These connections include a Harvard classmate of his, Dr. Ettore F. Carniglia, a New London resident named Harry Daghlian, who died of radiation poisoning at […]
Join the South Windsor Library for a free movie screening of Paradise Now, followed by a post discussion. "Khaled (Ali Suliman) and Said (Kais Nashif) are Palestinian friends recruited by a terrorist group to become suicide bombers in Tel Aviv. Armed with explosives, they attempt to cross into Israel, but are pursued by suspicious border […]
Flora & Fauna Quilt Exhibit Begins Tour at Guilford Art Center Gallery Flora & Fauna, a new exhibit of art quilts, begins its tour of Connecticut at the Guilford Art Center (411 Church Street, Guilford, CT) in February. Come view the show and meet some of the artists at a reception on Friday, February 9, […]
Miep Gies was a 32-year-old secretary in Otto Frank's office when he asked her to help him and his family hide from the Nazis. At great risk to her own life, Gies brought food and other supplies to the Franks daily for over two years. After the Franks were arrested, she saved Anne's diary and […]
The Afro-Semitic Experience will perform at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester CT, in celebration of Black History Month at 2 pm Feb. 11. Suggested donation is $15. For details, email info@uuse.org or call 860-646-5151. The Afro-Semitic Experience offers a powerful and poetic musical experience that celebrates diversity, promotes social […]
This seminar is intended for adults who want to learn strategies to pro-actively budget their money and avoid the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Before the end of this seminar, you will understand the importance of good money management habits, how to create a budget for yourself and the importance of staying out of […]
Go on a mindfulness Slow Art Self-Guided Tour through our galleries to view works of art with a new mind and new eyes. Pick up your Self-Guide at the Front Desk anytime on February 14. On February 14, our Slow Art Self-Guided Tour will focus on the theme of Love: Love of Place with Anila Agha’s Intersections, Love of Art with Jim […]
Connecticut Public and CT Black & Brown Student Union co-host a series about the factors contributing to a child's success in life. While educational success is often tied to well-resourced school districts, a child’s trajectory can be impacted by factors like access to safe housing and quality healthcare. Connecticut Public and the CT Black & […]
This President’s Day weekend, join the Olde Mistick Village for their beloved annual winter event: Ice in the Village. Featuring ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, a presidential scavenger hunt and patriotic photo contest with special prizes, there’ll be fun for the whole family! Be sure not to miss out. For more details on festivities, visit […]
Stand up Comedy Show to raise money to be donated to a program that combats food disparities in the communities. Laugh and enjoy a night while helping your neighbor.
We are excited to offer Free Admission all day once a month, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. The New Britain Museum of American Art proudly exhibits artworks that capture the dynamic and evolving narrative of American art. Visit the Museum on Saturday, February 17, as we host […]
Darlene and Tracy both have February birthdays, and they are throwing a joint birthday party to celebrate and YOU and invited! Sunday, February 18th, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford CT Join us for a night of food, drink, fun & games, and a […]
This new film series was made possible by the City of Stamford through a generous grant from the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission. Admission is free and includes a complimentary popcorn and soda. Movies That Build Community tickets are only available through our box office. Call (203) 967-3660 or visit in person to reserve your […]
Richard K spins punk-rock from LGBTQ identifying artists monthly at Cafe Nine in New Haven. The 4-hour set is entirely played from vinyl records. Cafe Nine has long been a venue that welcomes everyone through its doors. Richard collaborated with manager Paddy Meyer to create a gay night that was punk but dancey and unlike […]
THURSDAY NIGHT EXCLUSIVE Hey party lovers! This Thursday, we're taking the night to another level of AWESOME at Avalon Nightclub! NO COVER CHARGE - That's right, you heard us! FREE ENTRY all night long! Expect: Heart-pumping beats by our resident DJs Mark your calendars, dress to impress, and let's make this Thursday night unforgettable! Doors […]
Calling all history enthusiasts, Civil War buffs, lovers of flags, and curious learners! Come learn about the Connecticut State Capitol's collection of around 160 historical battle flags – only 86 of which are viewable to the public. The collection includes flags from several different periods ranging from the Civil War to the Gulf War. Matthew […]
Albert Ruggiero will be at the Public Library of New London to talk to us about "Pearls from Carol", a sweet and hilarious compellation of his late wife's writings. Come for the joy, laughs and stories, stay for saxophones and singing! (He's also going to play the Saxophone!) Visit the website here! "This little volume has […]
Millner's work investigates the relationship between art and nature, the natural and the man-made. Based in St. Louis, MO, the artist has executed different bodies of work over his decades-long career. He began by using traditional pigmented materials on canvas to convey the complexity of lines and contours seen in organic forms, such as flowers, […]
Millner's work investigates the relationship between art and nature, the natural and the man-made. Based in St. Louis, MO, the artist has executed different bodies of work over his decades-long career. He began by using traditional pigmented materials on canvas to convey the complexity of lines and contours seen in organic forms, such as flowers, […]
The S.E.E.D.S. For A Change Expungement Clinic, presented by LadyJane in partnership with UCONN Law School, is a pivotal event offering free legal services for individuals seeking expungement of their records. This clinic is not just an event; it's a gateway to new beginnings, enabling participants to overcome barriers that a criminal record may pose […]
Internationally renowned pianists present the works of Fryderyk Chopin and other musical masters. February 25: Chopin’s Chamber Works by Mihai Tetel and Angelina Gadeliya March 24: Antonio Oliveira April 28: Shai Wosner May 19: Jerome Lowenthal Learn more at chopinsocietyct.org ADMISSION "Members Sit First" at select music events, including this one. Museum Members and Chopin Society Members will be seated […]
Join Senator Chris Murphy and Former Rep. Bob Inglis (currently the Executive Director of RepublicEn) for a timely discussion about the importance of bi-partisan cooperation on the issue of climate change. Hear about Senator Murphy’s legislative progress on environmental issues with Republican colleagues in Congress and learn about Mr. Inglis’s evolution on this issue, along […]
Join us for the second program in our Celebrating Community series! This series focuses on celebrating different communitities and cultures. To celebrate Black History Month we will be hosting a special session of our Open Art Studio. Participants will learn about Dr. Martin Luther King's I have a dream speech and then create an art […]
️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Thu. 2/29 at 3:45 pm 7:30 pm Fri. 3/1 at 3:45 pm 7:30 pm Sat. 3/2 and Sun. 3/3 at 12 pm 3:45 pm 7:30 pm Mon. 3/4 - Thu. 3/7 at 3:45 pm 7:30 pm Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way9Dexny3w […]
Join us for the second event in our “In Community” speaker series, sponsored by the Community Foundation’s Equity Lab and Connecticut Public. This February 29 event will feature Uché Blackstock, MD, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and author of LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine (Viking, 2024). In a conversation with Connecticut Public’s Lucy Nalpathanchil, Dr. […]
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995! Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright. Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket. Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please note: The venue […]
Meet pilots, engineers, and aerospace professionals from around the region, participate in hands on activities, climb aboard our historic aircraft, win prizes at Women Take Flight bingo, and more! Hear from Keynote Speaker Terry VandenDolder, Lt Col USAFR (Ret), CAPT, B-777, American Airlines, who will speak at 11AM. Fat City Kid food truck will be […]
Blue Fire Stage Company presents an afternoon of fun, laughs, amazing food and good times, all for a great cause. Morgana deLuxe, a legend in her own mind, brings to you an afternoon of female illusion for your entertainment! Joining Morgana are Mini deLuxe, Shaneeda Razor, Krystal with a K, Scarlett Skies, Iris, Primo deLuxe, […]
