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Fri
Jul
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18

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
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Gallery 25
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New Milford
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18

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
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Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
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18
Fri
Jul
18

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum

Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.

Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMFREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.

Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.


WEEKS:

June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!

July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER

July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden

July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces

July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular

August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons

Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.

Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.



7/18/2025
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Community & Family

Summer Camp

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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum...
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Jul 18
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Fri
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18
Fri
Jul
18

Robotics And Beyond is offering the following camps for grades K-6:


  • LEGO Makers for grades K-4 (half-day am)
  • STEM Explorers for grades K-2 (half-day pm)
  • Bundled topics for grades 3-6 in Robotics and Mechanics, Coding, and Design (full-day)


Financial assistance available. Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/summer-stem-camp/.


7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Education & Learning

STEM & Design Camps for grades K-6

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Robotics And Beyond is offering the following camps for grades K-6: LEGO Makers for grades K-4 (half-day am) STEM Explorers for grades K-2 (half-day pm) Bundled topics for grades 3-6 in Robotics...
Friday
Jul 18
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The First Congregational Church
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New Milford
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Friday
Jul 18
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
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Conversational Italian, 13-sessions, is not a beginner class. It will be held on Fridays, April 25 to August 1, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., with no class on May 30 or July 4. It is designed for those with a knowledge of basic Italian grammar and good vocabulary.  The required text is Conversational Italian: In 20 Lessons (Cortina Method) by Michael Cagno,  available online at abebooks.com.  

7/18/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning
Language Learning Sessions

Italian Class - conversational

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Conversational Italian, 13-sessions, is not a beginner class. It will be held on Fridays, April 25 to August 1, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., with no class on May 30 or July 4. It is...
Friday
Jul 18
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Sullivan Senior Center
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Torrington
Sullivan Senior Center
Online Event
Torrington
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Friday
Jul 18
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The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

French Fridays. Meets first and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a French Conversation Group at the Library. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public.


7/18/2025
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Education & Learning

French Friday

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French Fridays. Meets first and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a French...
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Jul 18
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Kent Memorial Library
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Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Fri
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18
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Jul
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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
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Morris Public Library
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Morris
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Fri
Jul
18

"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
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Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
Fri
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18
Fri
Jul
18

View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.

7/18/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

DJ Stenson Solo Exhibition

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View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.
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New Hartford Artisans Guild
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New Hartford Artisans Guild
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New Hartford
Fri
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18
Fri
Jul
18

 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities. This exhibit is part of our American Revolution 250 celebrations.

The exhibit tells the story of the impossible dream, a revolution against the world’s mightiest Empire that would create a new nation built on the ideals of freedom, liberty and opportunity. The exhibit discusses Connecticut and our community including during the war.




7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
History

Peril and Possibilities Exhibit

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 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities ....
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Washington
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on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :


“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”   

more info at www.souterraingallery.net

open Th-Su 11-5

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Frank Rosen , Wood/Art

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on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July : “Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to...
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Jul 18
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Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
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West Cornwall
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
Online Event
West Cornwall
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Celebrate our SummerFest with a week filled with FREE family fun.

Today is Adult Splash! Enjoy water inflatables (adults only) while WE entertain your kids!

Then let the kids stay for their own water day with water blasts and games after!

Check our website calendar for a complete list of SummerFest activities for the family!

7/18/2025
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Community & Family
Local Festivals

Adult Splash

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Celebrate our SummerFest with a week filled with FREE family fun. Today is Adult Splash! Enjoy water inflatables (adults only) while WE entertain your kids! Then let the kids stay for their own...
Friday
Jul 18
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Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Reclamation - New Works by Dana Bol

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Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.
Friday
Jul 18
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The Hen's Nest
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Washington
The Hen's Nest
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Washington
Fri
Jul
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Fri
Jul
18

This summer, the Mattatuck Museum invites the community to unwind, connect, and dance under the stars with Friday Nights @ The MATT—a lively new series of evening programs designed to bring people together through music, movement, and art. With extended gallery hours, rooftop views, and vibrant energy, Fridays at the Museum promise a perfect blend of culture and fun in the heart of downtown Waterbury. The Museum’s Rooftop Terrace offers the perfect setting to relax after the workweek for Happy Hour @ The MATT, debuting Friday, June 13 from 4 until 6 PM, with stunning views of Waterbury’s Green and historic downtown skyline. Salsa Nights offer an exciting destination for locals and visitors alike, on Fridays, May 30, June 13, July 18, and August 22 from 6 until 9 PM, with the option to explore the Museum’s galleries, which will remain open until 7 PM on Salsa Nights. 


7/18/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Mattatuck Museum: Open Late

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This summer, the Mattatuck Museum invites the community to unwind, connect, and dance under the...
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Jul 18
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
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Jul
18

Outside of the World

Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside of the World” recent painting by Deen Modino.


With inspirations ranging from 60s sci-fi movies and Looney Tunes scene-scapes to Holiday Inn muted carpets and pop art flower bedspreads, Modino’s paintings are like stills in a moving diorama. At once familiar and unfamiliar, these works buzz with an underlying tension of drama and even revolt.


Email hithere@peggymercury.com or DM us on IG @itspeggymercury for more information.

For more information about Deen Modino:

deenmodinopaintings.com

@deenmodino

Peggy Mercury

9 Maple Street

Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Outside of the World by Deen Modino

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Outside of the World Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside...
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Jul 18
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Peggy Mercury
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Kent
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/18/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
Friday
Jul 18
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Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
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Fri
Jul
18

Celebrate our SummerFest with a week filled with FREE family fun.


Today is Kids Water Day with water blasts and games after!Adult Splash!


But before....Enjoy water inflatables (adults ony) while WE entertain your kids from 11a-12p

Check our website calendar for a complete list of SummerFest activities for the family!

7/18/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Kids Water Day

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Celebrate our SummerFest with a week filled with FREE family fun. Today is Kids Water Day with water blasts and games after!Adult Splash! But before....Enjoy water inflatables (adults ony) while WE...
Friday
Jul 18
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Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Fri
Jul
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Fri
Jul
18

The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and an artist’s talk on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM.

Freidenbergs’ exhibition is packed with both collages and box constructions that run riot with the intricate layering of found images and objects, textures, and colors – red is prominent in the artist’s visual language. Her approach transforms disparate elements into compelling therapeutic visual storytelling.


7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Ingrid Freidenbergs: COLLAGE REDUX Exhibition

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The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing...
Friday
Jul 18
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David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
Online Event
Falls Village
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Opening Friday, June 13 6-8 PM

Artist Talk Friday June 27 6:30pm

Torrington Savings Bank Gallery: Endless Voyage, Jan Beekman

Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery: Still Weather, James Baker

West Gallery: Biennial Exhibition, Launchpad Artists

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Exhibition: Jan Beekman, James Baker and Five Points Launchpad Artist

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Opening Friday, June 13 6-8 PM Artist Talk Friday June 27 6:30pm Torrington Savings Bank Gallery:...
Friday
Jul 18
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Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
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Torrington
Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
Online Event
Torrington
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Fridays from end of May through mid-October. 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Rain* or Shine!

Held at the KENT LAND TRUST FIELD, 37 South Main Street (Route 7 just south of the traffic light) and across the road from Kent Greenhouse & Gardens


Fresh produce, baked goods, homemade preserves, fresh poultry, gourmet mushrooms, herbal teas & products, honey, maple syrup, salsa, guacamole & chips, and more!!


*In case of heavy rains or storms we will be located at CT Antique Machinery Association, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd (Route 7 North) - advance notice will be given.

7/18/2025
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Food & Drink
Food Markets

Kent CT Farmers Market

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Fridays from end of May through mid-October. 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Rain* or Shine! Held at the KENT...
Friday
Jul 18
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Kent Land Trust Field
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Kent Land Trust Field
Online Event
Kent
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and fun, with Alisa of Alisa’s House of Salsa! With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will lead a free lesson for all, followed by dancing the night away!

Food Available: Sweet Bella’s will be open late.

Galleries will be open until 7 pm.

7/18/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Neighborhood Gatherings

Salsa Night

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Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and...
Friday
Jul 18
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9:00 pm
Mattatuck Museum
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Mattatuck Museum
Online Event
Waterbury
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides.


Saturday night 6pm Fireman's parade, fireworks at 9pm ish

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Summer Nights of Canaan

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Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides. Saturday night 6pm Fireman's...
Friday
Jul 18
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6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
the Bunny McGuire Park
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North Canaan
the Bunny McGuire Park
Online Event
North Canaan
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Join us in the Junior Room for a movie and some pizza! For kids entering Grades 5 and up only, please. Registration is appreciated, please email us (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to register, or register online. This event has a suggested donation of $5 per person, which covers two slices of pizza.


7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Teen & Tween Pizza & Movie Night

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Join us in the Junior Room for a movie and some pizza! For kids entering Grades 5 and up only,...
Friday
Jul 18
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Friday, July 18th, at 7 PM, Dan Ringrose (https://danringrosemusic.com/) returns to 2nd Home. Dan has been performing professionally for over 30 years. While his first love is Celtic folk, on any given night you'll hear songs (including originals) from Woody Guthrie to the King of Rock & Roll. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!


For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com


See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/


2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted


2ndhomelounge.com


Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Dan Ringrose at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge

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Friday, July 18th, at 7 PM, Dan Ringrose (https://danringrosemusic.com/) returns to 2nd Home. Dan...
Friday
Jul 18
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10:00 pm
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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WINSTED
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Online Event
WINSTED
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.


July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm


Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Shrek the Musical

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Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in...
Friday
Jul 18
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9:30 pm
Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston
Thomaston Opera House
Online Event
Thomaston
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!

BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.


All materials included in price

RSVP online

7/18/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Sip Dip Done

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Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington! BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week. All materials included in price RSVP online
Friday
Jul 18
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Riverton Frame Company
in
Torrington
Riverton Frame Company
Online Event
Torrington
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.


On July 18 we'll be screening the 1964 Bond movie, "Goldfinger," sponsored by William Raveis Lifestyle Realty. In this film, the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.


Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Outdoor Movie Night

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Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening...
Friday
Jul 18
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7:00 pm
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9:30 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
Online Event
Washington Depot
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

7:00 on Friday night, decades music trivia at Bad Dog!

7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Trivia at the brewery

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7:00 on Friday night, decades music trivia at Bad Dog!
Friday
Jul 18
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7:00 pm
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9:30 pm
Bad Dog Brewing Company
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Torrington
Bad Dog Brewing Company
Online Event
Torrington
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

🎨 Let the Good Times Flow at this Paint & Sip Party with Christy Bonaiuto! 🍷

Get ready for a night of color, creativity, and laughs as you dive into the mesmerizing world of paint pouring on canvas!


Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this relaxed and playful evening is perfect for everyone — no experience necessary.


🖌️ All materials are included, so just bring your fun-loving spirit and your favorite drink — BYOB welcome!🥂 Light refreshments will be provided to keep your energy up while you create your masterpiece.💵 $45 per person


7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Sip & Pour Paint Party

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🎨 Let the Good Times Flow at this Paint & Sip Party with Christy Bonaiuto! 🍷 Get ready...
Friday
Jul 18
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7:00 pm
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8:45 pm
Create Escape Studio
in
New Milford
Create Escape Studio
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds.


In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries, buried secrets, quiet heartbreaks, and unexpected connections come to the surface.


Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation is a masterful exploration of human vulnerability, the power of storytelling, and the unspoken moments that shape us. Under the direction of Gale Alexander, this intimate, poignant, and darkly humorous play invites audiences to witness the raw beauty of ordinary lives unfolding in extraordinary ways.


Don’t miss this quietly mesmerizing and profoundly moving theatrical experience!


7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Circle Mirror Transformation

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🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds. In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries,...
Friday
Jul 18
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8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
TheatreWorks New Milford
in
New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature
Wildlife & Nature Exploration

STAR PARTY!

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This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and...
Friday
Jul 18
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8:00 pm
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9:30 pm
White Memorial Conservation Center
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Litchfield
White Memorial Conservation Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. From Debussy's enchanting charm to iconic film scores, this concert celebrates cinema's musical landscape. Works by Debussy, Rota, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Hermann’s Suite from Psycho, Korngold, and Bernstein’s Suite from West Side Story. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert. With Daniel Ching (violin), Melvin Chen (piano), Scott Hartman (trombone), & the Norfolk Chamber Music Fellows 

Tickets: $35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35);  Kids Under 19 Come Free! 

7/18/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Music Festivals

Music & Hollywood at Norfolk

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Part of the Dialogues concert theme. From Debussy's enchanting charm to iconic film scores, this...
Friday
Jul 18
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8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
The Music Shed
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Norfolk
The Music Shed
Online Event
Norfolk
Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18


ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF HAND, FUSING ALLEGORY WITH HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT MAGIC IN THE HANDS OF WOMEN, AND HOW THEY CONVINCED US ALL THAT MAGIC WAS REAL AND THAT OUR POTENTIAL IS GREATER THAN WE THINK IT IS

7/18/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

BELINDA SINCLAIR IN "THE LAST ILLUSION"

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ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF...
Friday
Jul 18
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10:30 pm
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12:00 am
The Hughes Memorial Library
in
Cornwall
The Hughes Memorial Library
Online Event
Cornwall
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
Saturday
Jul 19
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12:00 am
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11:45 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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Jul 19
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Jul
19

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Saturday
Jul 19
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12:00 am
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11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Saturday
Jul 19
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11:45 pm
Burlington Economic Development Commission
in
Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
Saturday
Jul 19
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19
Sat
Jul
19

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
Online Event
Washington Depot
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Come find treasures at our scholarship tag sale.

All proceeds benefit the A. Russell Ayre scholarship for local students.


7/19/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Charity Events

A. Russell Ayre Annual Tag Sale

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Come find treasures at our scholarship tag sale. All proceeds benefit the A. Russell Ayre...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
The First Congregational Church
in
New Milford
The First Congregational Church
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Come join us for a Saturday on the Arethusa Farm. Enjoy the animals, be creative with a farm related craft/game, and story time with author & illustrator Ms. Parmelee! 

Saturday's starting 7/19

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 5 & under

$35 per family

For questions, email: erikae@arethusafarmfoundation.org

To register and pay, please visit: www.arethasatarmcoamdation.org

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farm Visits & Tours

The Littlest Farmhands - Saturday mornings

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Come join us for a Saturday on the Arethusa Farm. Enjoy the animals, be creative with a farm...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Arethusa Farm Foundation
in
Litchfield
Arethusa Farm Foundation
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
9:30 am
-
5:30 pm
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
in
Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
Online Event
Washington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
Saturday
Jul 19
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10:00 am
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8:00 pm
Morris Public Library
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Morris
Morris Public Library
Online Event
Morris
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Blacksmithing Workshop

July19th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us as we explore blacksmithing techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum. Have you ever wondered how hand forged metal objects are created? This hands-on class will be taught by blacksmithing expert, Ian McCarthy. Students will learn the basics of hand forging and design layout all while using traditional tools and methods to create a one of a kind finished product. Pre-Registration is required. Register Today

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
History

Blacksmithing Workshop

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Blacksmithing Workshop July19th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us as we explore blacksmithing techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop at the Eric Sloane Museum. Have you ever wondered how...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
The Eric Sloane Museum
in
Kent
The Eric Sloane Museum
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
Saturday
Jul 19
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10:00 am
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7:00 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Annual event on the New Milford Town Green showcasing over 90 local/regional artisans and craftspeople. Live music all day from the Bandstand, and a variety of food trucks and specialty food stands.

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Litchfield County Artisans Festival

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Member
Annual event on the New Milford Town Green showcasing over 90 local/regional artisans and craftspeople. Live music all day from the Bandstand, and a variety of food trucks and specialty food stands.
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
New Milford Town Green
in
New Milford Town Green
Online Event
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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Member
"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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2:00 pm
Minor Memorial Library
in
Roxbury
Minor Memorial Library
Online Event
Roxbury
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Litchfield Hills Farm Fresh Market

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Member
The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish;...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
Litchfield Center School
in
Litchfield
Litchfield Center School
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

🎨✨ Pour & Elevate: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings

🗓️ Saturday, July 19 | 10–11 AM

$45 All materials provided.

📍 Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station – Where Art Meets History!


Ready to take your acrylic pour paintings to the next level?

In this exciting new workshop, local artist and instructor Christy Bonaiuto will guide you beyond the pour! Experiment with a pour technique and then learn how to enhance your dried acrylic creations with stunning embellishments like:

🌟 Gold Leaf Accents

🎯 Dot Painting Details

🛡️ Specialty Sealants for That Perfect Finish

This is the perfect class for beginners or those who’ve poured before and are curious about turning their abstract pieces into gallery-worthy showstoppers with texture, shine, and personality! All materials are provided!

💡 Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique or add new tools to your artist toolbox, this is your chance to experiment and explore!

🎟️ Spots are limited! Sign up today at https://square.link/u/ROFKcXjS


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Beyond the Pour: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings

Arts Council
Member
🎨✨ Pour & Elevate: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 |...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Gallery 25
in
New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and an artist’s talk on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM.

Freidenbergs’ exhibition is packed with both collages and box constructions that run riot with the intricate layering of found images and objects, textures, and colors – red is prominent in the artist’s visual language. Her approach transforms disparate elements into compelling therapeutic visual storytelling.


7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Ingrid Freidenbergs: COLLAGE REDUX Exhibition

Arts Council
Member
The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
in
Falls Village
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
Online Event
Falls Village
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

DJ Stenson Solo Exhibition

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Member
View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
New Hartford Artisans Guild
in
New Hartford
New Hartford Artisans Guild
Online Event
New Hartford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

This is a Collectible show for the lover's of Vintage Pop Culture. 32 tables of Vintage toys, comic books, movie memorabilia, magazines, sport and non sport cards, vintage pulp magazines,vintage paperbacks, action figures, models, movie posters and lobby cards, vintage movies and tv shows on DVD and a whole lot more. we'll have guest artists and writers there also ! Admission $1.00. Door prizes every 1/2 hour. Bring some friends and come see us.

7/19/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

NEW MILFORD'S VINTAGE MANIA

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Member
This is a Collectible show for the lover's of Vintage Pop Culture. 32 tables of Vintage toys,...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
John Pettibone Community Center
in
New Milford
John Pettibone Community Center
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities. This exhibit is part of our American Revolution 250 celebrations.

The exhibit tells the story of the impossible dream, a revolution against the world’s mightiest Empire that would create a new nation built on the ideals of freedom, liberty and opportunity. The exhibit discusses Connecticut and our community including during the war.




7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
History

Peril and Possibilities Exhibit

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Member
 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities ....
Saturday
Jul 19
from
10:00 am
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3:00 pm
Gunn Museum
in
Washington
Gunn Museum
Online Event
Washington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :


“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”   

more info at www.souterraingallery.net

open Th-Su 11-5

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Frank Rosen , Wood/Art

Arts Council
Member
on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July : “Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
in
West Cornwall
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
Online Event
West Cornwall
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19


| July 19, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Bring your family, friends, imagination, and engineering skills to the Junior Library for a creative cardboard construction party! Have fun and express your creativity as you transform basic cardboard boxes and other recyclables into impressive castles, cars, costumes, arcade games, and more—ages 5+ with a caregiver.

Registration Encouraged: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/tri-town-cardboard-extravaganza/

7/19/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Junior Program - TriTown Cardboard Extravaganza

Arts Council
Member
| July 19, 11:00 am-12:30 pm Bring your family, friends, imagination, and engineering skills to the Junior Library for a creative cardboard construction party! Have fun and express your...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
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12:30 pm
Gunn Memorial Library
in
Washington
Gunn Memorial Library
Online Event
Washington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Reclamation - New Works by Dana Bol

Arts Council
Member
Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
The Hen's Nest
in
Washington
The Hen's Nest
Online Event
Washington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Specializing in making the perfect burger or sandwich for you, The Mobile Meltdown has a variety of hand-cut, gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches!


7/19/2025
Single event
Food & Drink
Wine Tastings & Vineyard Tours

Mobile Meltdown Food Truck

Arts Council
Member
Specializing in making the perfect burger or sandwich for you, The Mobile Meltdown has a variety...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
in
Goshen
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Online Event
Goshen
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Introducing Furry Scaly Friends - the ultimate interactive and educational animal experience! Get up close and personal with some furry and scaly friends, pet them, take photos, and even have the opportunity to hold some of them. Don’t miss out- space is limited and registration is required!

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Furry Scaly Friends! (all ages)

Arts Council
Member
Introducing Furry Scaly Friends - the ultimate interactive and educational animal...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
12:00 pm
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
in
Sharon
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
Online Event
Sharon
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Outside of the World

Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside of the World” recent painting by Deen Modino.


With inspirations ranging from 60s sci-fi movies and Looney Tunes scene-scapes to Holiday Inn muted carpets and pop art flower bedspreads, Modino’s paintings are like stills in a moving diorama. At once familiar and unfamiliar, these works buzz with an underlying tension of drama and even revolt.


Email hithere@peggymercury.com or DM us on IG @itspeggymercury for more information.

For more information about Deen Modino:

deenmodinopaintings.com

@deenmodino

Peggy Mercury

9 Maple Street

Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Outside of the World by Deen Modino

Arts Council
Member
Outside of the World Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Peggy Mercury
in
Kent
Peggy Mercury
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Join us for an hour of story time hosted in our Children's Section at Honeybee Books & Tea!

Our story selection is thoughtfully curated including Caldecott Honor books and Newberry Medal winners. Our staff brings excitement to reading through their storytelling, and all books that are read are available for purchase for you to bring the magic home. The readings can be curated by age group, offering an assortment of reading-level material.

For more information, visit our website or speak to an associate in-store.

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family
Family

Honeybee Books & Tea Read-Aloud Hour

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Member
Join us for an hour of story time hosted in our Children's Section at Honeybee Books & Tea!...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Honeybee Books & Tea
in
New Milford
Honeybee Books & Tea
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Join us in the Junior Room for some pirate stories and a craft! Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated, please email us (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to register, or register online.


7/19/2025
Single event
Education & Learning

Pirate Storytime

Arts Council
Member
Join us in the Junior Room for some pirate stories and a craft! Children of all ages are welcome...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
11:00 am
-
12:00 pm
Kent Memorial Library
in
Kent
Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Watercolor Seascapes: Saturday, July 19 at 12:00 PM

Best for ages 8 - 16 Parents/grandparents/caregivers are also welcome to attend and create

Registration is required at Library website


Watercolors have been popular for centuries because of qualities such as transparency of color and spontaneity. Water moves the colors, changes the values and creates luminosity that is not found in other mediums. During this session, you will learn some fundamentals and begin a beautiful seascape painting! Painting is a way of seeing, and after this session, you will watch the waves and rolling tides with new appreciation.


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Family Art

Arts Council
Member
Watercolor Seascapes: Saturday, July 19 at 12:00 PM Best for ages 8 - 16...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Oliver Wolcott Library
in
Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum

Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

Registration Requested


The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 

 

The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.

 

Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
History

Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

Arts Council
Member
Weekly starting June 7 through August 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: The Litchfield History Museum Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members Registration Requested The Litchfield Historical...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
Litchfield History Museum
in
Litchfield
Litchfield History Museum
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Opening Friday, June 13 6-8 PM

Artist Talk Friday June 27 6:30pm

Torrington Savings Bank Gallery: Endless Voyage, Jan Beekman

Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery: Still Weather, James Baker

West Gallery: Biennial Exhibition, Launchpad Artists

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Exhibition: Jan Beekman, James Baker and Five Points Launchpad Artist

Arts Council
Member
Opening Friday, June 13 6-8 PM Artist Talk Friday June 27 6:30pm Torrington Savings Bank Gallery:...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
in
Torrington
Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
Online Event
Torrington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

To say Gerri Griswold obsessed with Iceland is an understatement .(57 trips…with 58 and 59 on the horizon!) Join Griswold as she shares stories and beautiful photos illustrating her deep love for this spectacular country and its people. This dynamic presentation leads you through glacial landscapes and molten lava fields, meet-ups with farmers and their four-footed friends, exposes you to stunning seascapes, and so much more. Griswold first stepped foot in Iceland in 2002. It’s been a love affair with the land and its people ever since! 2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room and Microsoft Teams. Members: FREE, Non-Members: $5.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org A link to the presentation will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration.

7/19/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature

Iceland Through My Heart with Gerri Griswold

Arts Council
Member
To say Gerri Griswold obsessed with Iceland is an understatement .(57 trips…with 58 and 59 on the...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
2:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
White Memorial Conservation Center
in
Litchfield
White Memorial Conservation Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Join us and Moira Sakren to celebrate our latest art exhibit, Look at me Now & Here I am, art by Paul Sakren. Refreshments will be served.


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Special artist reception to celebrate Paul Sakren

Arts Council
Member
Join us and Moira Sakren to celebrate our latest art exhibit, Look at me Now & Here I...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Kent Memorial Library
in
Kent
Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides.


Saturday night 6pm Fireman's parade, fireworks at 9pm ish

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Summer Nights of Canaan

Arts Council
Member
Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides. Saturday night 6pm Fireman's...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
3:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
the Bunny McGuire Park
in
North Canaan
the Bunny McGuire Park
Online Event
North Canaan
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.

An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.

This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Artist Talk with Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

Arts Council
Member
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
4:00 pm
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Green Hill Road
in
Washington
Green Hill Road
Online Event
Washington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Yarn Bomb 2025 has “exploded” on the Five Points Arts Center grounds and the John Brown Connector Trail. Walk the trail, experience the colorful outdoor art, and feel free to add to the yarn bombing displays. Enjoy refreshments and live music in the courtyard by India Altman on the cello.

Learn more about the Yarn Bomb here.


Saturday, July 19, 2025

4 – 6 PM

Five Points Arts Center

Free event

RSVP

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Yarn Bomb Celebration

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Member
The Yarn Bomb 2025 has “exploded” on the Five Points Arts Center grounds and the John Brown...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
4:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Five Points Arts Center
in
Torrington
Five Points Arts Center
Online Event
Torrington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

DJ Stenson Solo Exhibition

Arts Council
Member
View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.
Saturday
Jul 19
from
5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
New Hartford Artisans Guild
in
New Hartford
New Hartford Artisans Guild
Online Event
New Hartford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

TORRINGTON, CT--- The Torrington Historical Society will host the first of its summer concerts on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 6 pm with a performance by the Peter McEachern Quintet. This outdoor concert will take place in the Hotchkiss-Fyler gardens at the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main St., Torrington CT. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Onsite parking is limited but street parking or nearby parking lots are available.


The Peter McEachern Quintet will feature a new line up of jazz musicians playing original music from McEachern’s soon-to-be released CD, ‘Streamin’. In addition to McEachern (trombone), the quintet will feature noted musicians Noah Preminger (saxophone), Zwelakhe-Duma Belle Le Pere (bass), Michael Sarin (percussion) and Andrew Wilcox (piano). The music draws from the jazz tradition as well as personal influences and is a starting point for these gifted improvisors to tell their stories. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. To purchase tickets online please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-concert-series-with-the-peter-mceachern-quintet-streamin-tickets-1419231783469?aff=ebdsoporgprofile


In the event of rain, the concert will take place at Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Dr., Torrington.

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Peter McEachern Quintet at Torrington Historical Society

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Member
TORRINGTON, CT--- The Torrington Historical Society will host the first of its summer concerts on...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Torrington Historical Society
in
Torrington
Torrington Historical Society
Online Event
Torrington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of classic oldies! The Grantville Dawgs are a group of friends (Dawgs) that enjoy playing and singing rock and popular music from the 60`s, 70`s and later. The band hails from the Grantville section of Norfolk. Get ready to raise the roof! Bring a picnic and BYOB! The perfect summertime evening awaits you! 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Activity Shed. All tickets: $10.00

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

The Grantville Dawgs in Concert!

Arts Council
Member
Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of classic oldies! The Grantville Dawgs are a group...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
6:30 pm
-
8:30 pm
White Memorial Conservation Center
in
Litchfield
White Memorial Conservation Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

a Studio Affair

Saturday, July 19th 6:30-10:00 PM

Ages 21+


BREAKING NEWS!!

Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren't sure where to start?

Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.


If you're already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don't have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm!


Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you're feeling thirsty, don't forget to BYOB.

This is a free community event.

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

villagecenterarts.org

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

a Studio Affair

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Member
a Studio Affair Saturday, July 19th 6:30-10:00 PM Ages 21+ BREAKING NEWS!! Do you have a craving...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
6:30 pm
-
10:00 pm
Village Center for the Arts
in
New Milford
Village Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Saturday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw return to 2nd Home, and we're excited to have them back. They play a great mix of folk, bluegrass, old-time country. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!


For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com


See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/


2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted


2ndhomelounge.com


Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge

Arts Council
Member
Saturday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw return to 2nd Home, and we're...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
in
WINSTED
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Online Event
WINSTED
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.


July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm


Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Shrek the Musical

Arts Council
Member
Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
7:00 pm
-
9:30 pm
Thomaston Opera House
in
Thomaston
Thomaston Opera House
Online Event
Thomaston
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

CATHERINE RUSSELL


Tickets: $50-65, Under 19 Free

Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information

7/19/2025
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Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Music Mountain Summer Festival: CATHERINE RUSSELL

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CATHERINE RUSSELL Tickets: $50-65, Under 19 Free Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information
Saturday
Jul 19
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Music Mountain
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Canaan
Music Mountain
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Canaan
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.

 

"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts". So it is with Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn. As individual artists, they have more than made their mark in music. As a duo, they have created something extra, engaging and extremely entertaining. Bonet's voice and violin, and Flynn's guitar and voice, have echoed through the United Nations, Lincoln Center and Mountain Stage. They have shared stages with REM, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Thompson, Warren Zevon, Sarah McLachlan, Alan Toussaint, and many others.


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn

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Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to...
Saturday
Jul 19
from
7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts
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New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds.


In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries, buried secrets, quiet heartbreaks, and unexpected connections come to the surface.


Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation is a masterful exploration of human vulnerability, the power of storytelling, and the unspoken moments that shape us. Under the direction of Gale Alexander, this intimate, poignant, and darkly humorous play invites audiences to witness the raw beauty of ordinary lives unfolding in extraordinary ways.


Don’t miss this quietly mesmerizing and profoundly moving theatrical experience!


7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Circle Mirror Transformation

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🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds. In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries,...
Saturday
Jul 19
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10:00 pm
TheatreWorks New Milford
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New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously committed" by The New Yorker and recognized for its "exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity" by Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The Quartet presents a program of works by Prokofiev, Osvaldo Golijov, and Beethoven. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert. With Melvin Chen (paino), and Romie de Guise-Langlois (clarinet) 

Tickets: $35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35);  Kids Under 19 Come Free! 

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Music Festivals

Miró Quartet at Norfolk

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The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
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Norfolk
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
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Norfolk
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19


ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF HAND, FUSING ALLEGORY WITH HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT MAGIC IN THE HANDS OF WOMEN, AND HOW THEY CONVINCED US ALL THAT MAGIC WAS REAL AND THAT OUR POTENTIAL IS GREATER THAN WE THINK IT IS

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

BELINDA SINCLAIR IN "THE LAST ILLUSION"

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ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF...
Saturday
Jul 19
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12:00 am
The Hughes Memorial Library
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Cornwall
The Hughes Memorial Library
Online Event
Cornwall
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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Jul 20
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20

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
Sunday
Jul 20
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20
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Jul
20

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Sunday
Jul 20
from
9:30 am
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5:30 pm
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
Online Event
Washington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/20/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
Sunday
Jul 20
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4:00 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.


 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.


7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation

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August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025 Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through...
Sunday
Jul 20
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4:00 pm
Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mattatuck Museum
Online Event
Waterbury
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :


“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”   

more info at www.souterraingallery.net

open Th-Su 11-5

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Frank Rosen , Wood/Art

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on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July : “Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to...
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:00 pm
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
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West Cornwall
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
Online Event
West Cornwall
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Reclamation - New Works by Dana Bol

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Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:00 pm
The Hen's Nest
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Washington
The Hen's Nest
Online Event
Washington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Join us in welcoming the brand new L.A. Rick's food truck at the winery! Serving all of your favorites from the west coast!


7/20/2025
Single event
Food & Drink
Wine Tastings & Vineyard Tours

L.A. Rick's Food Truck

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Join us in welcoming the brand new L.A. Rick's food truck at the winery! Serving all of your...
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:00 pm
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
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Goshen
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Online Event
Goshen
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Outside of the World

Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside of the World” recent painting by Deen Modino.


With inspirations ranging from 60s sci-fi movies and Looney Tunes scene-scapes to Holiday Inn muted carpets and pop art flower bedspreads, Modino’s paintings are like stills in a moving diorama. At once familiar and unfamiliar, these works buzz with an underlying tension of drama and even revolt.


Email hithere@peggymercury.com or DM us on IG @itspeggymercury for more information.

For more information about Deen Modino:

deenmodinopaintings.com

@deenmodino

Peggy Mercury

9 Maple Street

Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Outside of the World by Deen Modino

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Outside of the World Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Kent
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20


Join us for a guided tour of Jacob’s Garden! Tucked away on George Carter Road, Jacob’s Garden supports diverse farming practices and connection to the land’s multiple histories. 


July 20: Join for a free guided tour of the garden beds, apiary, rainwater harvesting system, and pollinator meadow led by Adam Weinert. Participants will take part in a movement activity and learn about the plantings, practices, and stories that shape the space. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for dirt paths, grass, and uneven terrain.


August 23: In this hands-on bouquet-making workshop, using flowers and herbs grown at Jacob’s Garden, participants will create their own seasonal bouquet to take home while learning about the plantings, growing practices, and the stories behind the garden. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for dirt paths, grass, and uneven terrain. 


Free with suggested donation of $10-$20/person

Register online or by calling 413.243.9919 x163. 


Questions about accessibility accommodations? Please contact community@jacobspillow.org 


7/20/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Public Tours of Jacob’s Garden

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Join us for a guided tour of Jacob’s Garden! Tucked away on George Carter Road, Jacob’s Garden...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Jacob's Pillow
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Becket
Jacob's Pillow
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Becket
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Join us in the Junior Room for an afternoon of LEGO building! Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated, please email us (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to register, or register online.


7/20/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

LEGO Afternoon

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Join us in the Junior Room for an afternoon of LEGO building! Children of all ages are welcome to...
Sunday
Jul 20
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4:00 pm
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
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