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Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R), in partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center, is hosting its third annual "Through Your Looking Glass" student art showcase. This event celebrates how art, design, and architecture can promote social justice, inclusion, equity, and diversity. Students of all ages from Fairfield County, CT, including college […]
Step Back in Time at The 26th Annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire! Join us for a spectacular journey into the past at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire, celebrating its 26th anniversary! This enchanting event unfolds over seven consecutive weekends, beginning Saturday, August 31, and culminating on Monday, October 14, including Labor Day and Indigenous People's Day […]
Step Back in Time at The 26th Annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire! Join us for a spectacular journey into the past at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire, celebrating its 26th anniversary! This enchanting event unfolds over seven consecutive weekends, beginning Saturday, August 31, and culminating on Monday, October 14, including Labor Day and Indigenous People's Day […]
Opening Reception on Thursday September 19, 4:30-6:00pm at Pegasus Gallery. Rosemary Cotnoir’s evocative landscape paintings emphasize abstract pattern, form, and color. Her improvisational process of painting overlays organic applications of acrylic with controlled and descriptive mark making. Cotnoir’s works portray aerial and similarly unexpected perspectives of coastlines, marshes, forests and rivers. These birds-eye views provide […]
Best Trivia Ever, a nationally recognized trivia company founded in Connecticut, brings its unique brand of approachable trivia to Counter Weight Brewing Company every other Wednesday! It is free to play, so bring your friends and come down for a night filled with brain-busters, laughs and most of all, great beer! Prizes include Counter Weight […]
This fall, step into the unknown and face your fears at Evidence of Evil Haunted Attraction! Located at the picturesque Lyman Orchards, our interactive haunted experience is designed to thrill, chill, and leave you breathless. Prepare to be immersed in a spine-tingling world where your actions can influence the terror that unfolds. Unlike traditional haunted […]
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly. This is a unique opportunity […]
Do you pale at the sight of a clean sheet of watercolor paper? Do you mix colors and wonder why it looks like mud? This class will demystify the somewhat intimidating medium of watercolor. We’ll start from scratch. We’ll discuss types of paper, pigments, color mixing, and glazing, as well as tricks and techniques. Work […]
Led by certified, experienced instructors from YWCA New Britain All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Yoga will rotate in the galleries throughout the coming year depending on the current exhibitions. Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.
With acrylic paints, create beautiful paintings in any style from realist to abstract. If you have never painted and would like to try or if you want to improve your skills, this is the class for you. Lessons will focus on how to use brushes and painting knives, on choosing colors and color mixing, and on […]
Instructor: Christine Sniadach Students should bring their own preferred materials Register online or call 860-871-8222 Take a step-by-step approach to learn basic watercolor techniques. Watercolor is a unique and fun medium that requires some knowledge of how it reacts to water and other substances. Many times it paints itself! You will learn some basic techniques […]
Are you interested in learning about Unitarian Universalism? Unitarian Universalist Society East will hold an Intro to UU from 1-4 pm Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in the UUSE meeting room, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester CT, or on Zoom. To register, please call 860-646-5151 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. […]
On 10/8/2024 from 6:30-8:00pm, join The Ferguson Library and Connecticut Public for an evening with professor and author Stephen Solomon as he discusses his book Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech. Colonial Americans redefined the limits of their right to speak and write, which they inherited from Great Britain. In Revolutionary Dissent: […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
Sing along to all the songs in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” The Sing-Along version of the film features on-screen lyrics as you watch your favorite musical numbers, including “The Family Madrigal,” “Surface Pressure,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” “Dos Oruguitas” and more! “Encanto” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, while Germaine Franco composed the […]
Communities across America have a problem. As tradespeople are retiring and fewer youth are entering the trades, contractors and homeowners are facing a shortage of skills and experience. Now is the time for communities to mobilize to ensure the transfer of knowledge to the next generation. Industrial arts programs in middle and high schools are […]
Join us for this 10-session Sacred Art studio course in relief composition with George Nista as we explore the four types of relief discovered in the Florentine Renaissance. Participants will learn the various methods of working from old master compositions as we work from the painted masterpieces and transpose them into the various types of […]
Each person of Faith encounters many steps along the pilgrim road toward God. We often wish to share these stories with others. How do we find the right words? How do we put our hard-earned wisdom on the page so that it resonates with others? Our time together will teach you how to craft stories […]
Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Ann Mione highlights the origin and significance of popular monument styles found in 19th century cemeteries. And will share information about the lot owners who selected these magnificent memorials. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance […]
Led by certified, experienced instructors from YWCA New Britain All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Yoga will rotate in the galleries throughout the coming year depending on the current exhibitions. Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.
Gilberto Santa Rosa’s musical elegance and style has made him one of the most prominent figures in popular music. Santa Rosa's countless accolades in the recording industry have reaffirmed his validity through the years, among them the 2002 ASCAP Latin Heritage Award and seven Grammy awards, including a recent Lifetime Achievement Award. His rewarding musical […]
One of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England, this festival features more than 150 New England artisans and their work: jewelry, painting, printmaking, woodwork, pottery, clothing, metalwork, and much more! Enjoy live music, a food court, and first floor tours of Roseland Cottage. URL: Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2636192-0?pid=10328 Date and Time: On Sat, […]
Set your calendar for the third Saturday of October (in observance of the Jewish high holiday) and get ready to achieve greatness! Be inspired with the glorious start in front of the majestic Capitol and the iconic finish line under the Arch at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. The beloved New England road […]
The working of stone has been interwoven with Sacred Art from the earliest days of Christianity, from the building of churches and places of worship to ornamentation and sculpture. This course will introduce students to the art of carving stone by hand. In five days each student will design and complete a decorative limestone carving. Students […]
In this Sacred Art course, we will explore the principles necessary to create visually compelling original artwork involving multiple figures in motion. Taking inspiration from the breathtaking drama and monumental scope of the Counter-Reformation masters, the curriculum will break down the steps involved in producing these time-tested masterpieces of Western Christian culture and equip students […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
Come Join us for a wild night as you watch the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan's East Village, in the thriving days of the bohemian culture of Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. URL: Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2629205-0?pid=10328 Category: Arts | Performing Arts […]
It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of our fleet of exotic cars in Connecticut. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line, as you cross ‘Drive a Supercar’ […]
It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of our fleet of exotic cars in Connecticut. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line, as you cross ‘Drive a Supercar’ […]
It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of our fleet of exotic cars in Connecticut. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line, as you cross ‘Drive a Supercar’ […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way of West Central Connecticut is there. Join us in celebrating the connections impacting our community and those leading the way into the future. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, United Way of West […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life's joys of young Africans. The audience […]
TriCircle is excited to announce our Sixth Annual Gala Brunch: Sunday, November 3, 2024 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford, CT Tickets are $75, and sponsorships/program ads are available to support TriCircle's mission. Purchase tickets online on Eventbrite at https://2024gala.eventbrite.com. This event, which sheds light on the hope […]