Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.
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 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.
Solitude art show
Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025
Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”
Open Call For Artists
GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.
Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.
Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.
The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.
Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!
G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Open Juried Art Show!
Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you.
We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada.
There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions.
Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants.
Free to the Public!
Yoga for Everyone! Beginner/Intermediate Vinyasa
Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry
The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.
Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.
"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.
Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.
About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”
For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.
"Made In Torrington" Black & White Photo Exhibit at City Hall
Children and parents learn to play, sing, create and laugh together while romping to music, exploring our indoor play land, and meeting new friends. This program helps children develop sensory awareness and build motor skills. If needed, siblings are welcome to attend, but for safety reasons, they are not permitted on any of the equipment.
Requirements:
Guardians must be present
Coordinator:
Michele Gasiewski
Tuesdays 10/29-12/10
Ages 1-2, 9:15AM-10:00AM
Ages 2-3, 10:15AM-11:00AM
Wednesdays 10/20-12/11
Ages 1-2, 9:14AM-10:00AM
Ages 2-3, 10:15-11:00AM
Tumblin' Tikes with Ms. Michele
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.
In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.
Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery Presents: “Light, Color and Mood: A solo show by Sergio Villaschi”
The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!
Story and Music Time
The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.
The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.
Memories from Hunt Hill Farm
In his latest exhibition, Don Sexton, award-winning Goshen artist, shows places around the world where people – kids and adults - have fun. His paintings include fairs such as the World Famous Goshen Fair, the Big E in West Springfield, and the Taste of Tribeca in New York City, and amusement parks such as Playland in Rye, Luna Park in Sydney, and Disney in Shanghai. Kids will enjoy the fairs and amusement parks but his works also include places where adults have fun such as Torrington’s Warner Theater, the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Left Bank, and New York’s Time Square.
Don’s images are realistic and he employs color to make them intriguing and memorable. He paints with either of two approaches: oils or mixed media. His oils are traditional. The mixed media technique works are based on a special approach which he developed many years ago and involve both watercolors and oil pastels. The combination of water and oil produce vivid colors. Guests at his shows always enjoy his bright colors. They call him the “color magician.”
Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Fun Places
Fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Beardsley Library. Sale runs from November 26, 2024 through the end of the year. Located at the Beardsley library during regular open hours.
Holiday Book Gift Basket Sale
The David M. Hunt Library will host its annual Holiday Pop Up Market from late November until early January 2025. Local artisans include Under Mountain Botanicals, Beading by Molly, handmade spoons from Andy Jack, ornaments and cats made by Nunwell Glass, Bosco’s Best Jams, Saw Mill Maple Syrup, textiles by Meg Musgrove, candles and cards from Rika Laser, pottery by Diane Schapira, and ornaments, toys and textiles made by Gail Allyn. A portion of the proceeds benefit the library. The library’s book sale is available for shopping whenever the library is open.
Holiday Pop Up Shop
All ages are welcome to the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for story time. We'll read a variety of fun, engaging books, share a snack and make a craft.
Story Time
Community members are invited to stop by the library between 11 am and noon each Tuesday for a cup of coffee and a chat with their neighbors.
Coffee and Conversation
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025'At First Light: American Tonalism' showcases a critical era of late 19th and early 20th century landscape painting. Responding to the trauma of the Civil War and taking aesthetic inspiration from the French Barbizon and American Hudson River Schools, artists began to depict the landscape using loose brushstrokes and subdued colors. These techniques gave the movement its name and created hazy and dreamlike compositions that captured the qualities of light at dawn and dusk. Featuring the work of 17 artists alongside historic objects and archival material from the period, this exhibition explores how artists painting in the Tonalist style uniquely perceived and depicted the American landscape.
At First Light: American Tonalism
Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?
Holiday Bingo at Grassroots Ice Cream
Come in and create with us on Tuesday evenings
Choose from the wide variety of projects we have available.
* Paint your own Pottery
* Fused Glass
* Canvas Painting
* Wooden decorations
* Stoneware
* Mosaics
Occasionally we will offer special programs and projects featuring specific techniques, in addition to open studio.
Please RSVP so that we know you are coming.
If no artists are in the studio at 6 pm we will close up early.
Tuesday Night Open Studio
The music group earlybird began as a few friends meeting around the table each week for the pleasure of singing all kinds of vocal music, particularly that of the Renaissance. They have performed at churches and small venues throughout Connecticut. A favorite location is the old train tunnel at Steep Rock preserve in Washington. Members are Jim Barrett (Winsted) bass and recorder; Laura Evans (Roxbury) alto; Sarah Fay (New Milford) soprano and recorder, and Erica Warnock (Bantam) on viola da gamba and recorder. Please join them for festive Christmas concert with music both old and new.
Earlybird Concert
Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.
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 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.
Solitude art show
Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025
Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”
Open Call For Artists
GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.
Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.
Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.
The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.
Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!
G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Open Juried Art Show!
Santa Calls
Holidays are fast approaching. Would your child like a call from Santa, Mrs. Clause, or one of Santa's Helpers? To register for your child's Santa Call , visit newmilfordct.myrec.com to fill out the Google form for your child! Please fill out one form per child.
Santa Calls Helpers Needed
Interested in volunteering to make calls and help spread the holiday spirit? The link to volunteer can also be found in the description on our website, newmilfordct.myrec.com, or email us at parkandrec@newmilfordct.gov
Santa Calls & Santa Calls Helpers
Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry
The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.
Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.
"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.
Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.
About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”
For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.
"Made In Torrington" Black & White Photo Exhibit at City Hall
Children and parents learn to play, sing, create and laugh together while romping to music, exploring our indoor play land, and meeting new friends. This program helps children develop sensory awareness and build motor skills. If needed, siblings are welcome to attend, but for safety reasons, they are not permitted on any of the equipment.
Requirements:
Guardians must be present
Coordinator:
Michele Gasiewski
Tuesdays 10/29-12/10
Ages 1-2, 9:15AM-10:00AM
Ages 2-3, 10:15AM-11:00AM
Wednesdays 10/20-12/11
Ages 1-2, 9:14AM-10:00AM
Ages 2-3, 10:15-11:00AM
Tumblin' Tikes with Ms. Michele
The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.
The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.
Memories from Hunt Hill Farm
Connections: an exhibit of oil and mixed media by the artists Souby Boski and Karen Simmons.
Souby Boski has been an Art teacher in the Connecticut public schools and Adjunct Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Since 2004, she has been teaching painting and ceramics at area art education venues in CT, NY, MA and Florida. Souby holds a BA in Art Education from Stetson University and a MALS in Art from Wesleyan University. She has studied painting with nationally recognized artists and teachers, like Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Lois Dodd and Ruth Miller.
Karen Simmons grew up in France, London and Brussels. Her parents were friends with several contemporary artists, from whom she absorbed a love of all things beautiful into the most humble of daily details. She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Williams College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen has studied painting under Ira Barkoff and Eric Aho, sculpture under Mary Adams and John Reideman.
Karen states: "the "Connections" of this show continue and get personal, especially in my still-lives, which often include familial objects, many from my mother's collection. My still-lives build on each other by including the same objects, also prior still life paintings that become abstracted objects, paintings of my studio "object libraries" and finally, sometimes, abstractions of the still life itself."
Both artists have participated in many exhibitions as well as in group shows all over Litchfield County and beyond.
For over 18 years, Karen and Souby have been connected through painting, classes, teaching, volunteering and friendship. The exhibition is a result of the dialog between these women as they work to explore painting through color and abstraction.
Connections: Souby Boski and Karen Simmons
Presented by Sr. Jolyn Walker
Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "first fruits," is a seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage. Meet Jolyn Walker, a seasoned Kwanzaa celebrant, who will guide us through the meaning and traditions of this special time of sowing seeds of good as they discover the richness of Kwanzaa.
Event Highlights:
- Historical background on Kwanzaa: cultural insights
- Candle lighting ceremony: cultivate and celebrate community
- Seed planting activity for 2025: sowing seeds of good
- Gentle movement: unity and hope
- Light refreshments: Celebrate
Celebrate Kwanzaa: Sowing Seeds for Kwanzaa
In his latest exhibition, Don Sexton, award-winning Goshen artist, shows places around the world where people – kids and adults - have fun. His paintings include fairs such as the World Famous Goshen Fair, the Big E in West Springfield, and the Taste of Tribeca in New York City, and amusement parks such as Playland in Rye, Luna Park in Sydney, and Disney in Shanghai. Kids will enjoy the fairs and amusement parks but his works also include places where adults have fun such as Torrington’s Warner Theater, the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Left Bank, and New York’s Time Square.
Don’s images are realistic and he employs color to make them intriguing and memorable. He paints with either of two approaches: oils or mixed media. His oils are traditional. The mixed media technique works are based on a special approach which he developed many years ago and involve both watercolors and oil pastels. The combination of water and oil produce vivid colors. Guests at his shows always enjoy his bright colors. They call him the “color magician.”
Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Fun Places
The David M. Hunt Library will host its annual Holiday Pop Up Market from late November until early January 2025. Local artisans include Under Mountain Botanicals, Beading by Molly, handmade spoons from Andy Jack, ornaments and cats made by Nunwell Glass, Bosco’s Best Jams, Saw Mill Maple Syrup, textiles by Meg Musgrove, candles and cards from Rika Laser, pottery by Diane Schapira, and ornaments, toys and textiles made by Gail Allyn. A portion of the proceeds benefit the library. The library’s book sale is available for shopping whenever the library is open.
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Beardsley Library. Sale runs from November 26, 2024 through the end of the year. Located at the Beardsley library during regular open hours.
Holiday Book Gift Basket Sale
Our first of two monthly food collections to assist local food banks.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon in front of St. John's Episcopal Church on the New Milford green.
Please donate non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items.
We'll unload them from your car and deliver them to the New Milford Food Bank.
Thanks for your continued support.
St. John’s Food Drop-off
Wednesdays from 11 am - 4 pm Create Escape Studio will be open for walk in artists to come in and be creative.
Select from:
- Paint your own Pottery
- Fused Glass Canvas
- Painting Wooden decorations
- Canvas Painting
- Fused Glass
- Mosaics
- Hand Building with Clay
- Stoneware glazing
Occasionally we will offer special programs and projects featuring specific techniques, in addition to open studio.
Please RSVP so that we know you are coming. Your $15 reservation fee will be applied to the cost of your project for the day.
If no artists are in the studio at 2 pm we may close up early.
Wednesday Open Studio - Days
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025'At First Light: American Tonalism' showcases a critical era of late 19th and early 20th century landscape painting. Responding to the trauma of the Civil War and taking aesthetic inspiration from the French Barbizon and American Hudson River Schools, artists began to depict the landscape using loose brushstrokes and subdued colors. These techniques gave the movement its name and created hazy and dreamlike compositions that captured the qualities of light at dawn and dusk. Featuring the work of 17 artists alongside historic objects and archival material from the period, this exhibition explores how artists painting in the Tonalist style uniquely perceived and depicted the American landscape.
At First Light: American Tonalism
Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?
Holiday Bingo at Grassroots Ice Cream
Every Wednesday | 2:30-4 PM
Teens can hang out with friends at the Mattatuck Museum, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. $5 Per Person. FREE for Waterbury Public School, Charter School, and Magnet School students. Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation.
Teen Time
Join us to play Magic: The Gathering casually with preconstructed decks or explore various formats for added fun. Whether you're new to the game or aiming to play competitively, we've got you covered. For grades 6-12.
Teen Magic: The Gathering Club
Join us at the Litchfield Community Center for a fun and social cooking class designed to expand your palette!
Cook up new and exciting foods with chef Jeanine Kelly that will promote gut health and positively impact your sleep health.
Featuring a menu of pan seared sea scallops with celeriac apple and hazelnut, creamed Parmesan and Swiss chard, roasted asparagus, brussels sprouts with lemon vinaigrette and pomegranate, coconut cardamom, and rice pudding topped with a kiwi pineapple garnish.
* Pre-registration required. BYOB
Sign up today at https://activehealthscheduling.as.me/schedule/5880f8fa/?appointmentTypeIds[]=69857249
Foods For Better Sleep:Cooking Class with Chef Jeanine Kelly
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF DEEP CONVERSATION VIA TAROT & ASTROLOGY!
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE HELPFUL INSIGHTS FROM THE GROUP AND THE INSTRUCTORS.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
DECKS PROVIDED
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 8
WED 12/4 GROUP TAROT & ASTROLOGY READING WITH REGINA OLSON & GLORI WILDER
Create and build your own holiday wreath to hang in your home! Horticulturists from Broken Arrow Nursery will lead this workshop that will give tips on how to make a beautiful wreath. Wine and hot chocolate will be provided!
OFFSITE: Meet at the Mattatuck Museum and ride in the museum van free of charge, or meet at the nursery.
COST
$80.00
Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.
Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Adult Art Workshop: Holiday Wreath Making
Join us at Howard's Bookstore for a weekly poetry group. Come through and share poems, just listen, or spend time writing.
Every Wednesday 6PM-7PM
Poetry Group
Join the Stitch 'n Bitch group once a month at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. The aim of our stitching group is for members to meet regularly to share skills and ideas, and get to know each other while doing some stitching.
Stitch 'n Bitch
Sponsored by: Burlington's Volunteer Fire Department, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Public Works,
and Parks and Recreation Department
38th Annual HOLIDAY SING!!!
DECEMBER 4, 2024
7:00 pm
ON THE BURLINGTON TOWN GREEN
Come sing along to your favorite holiday music played by members of the Lewis S. Mills Band & "Notable Notes"!
Cookies, hot chocolate, holiday festivities and more!
The Historical Society will open The Elton Brown Tavern for visitors and guests!
Food Pantry Donations will be accepted in the blue bins near the gazebo
The 38th Annual Holiday Sing
The Taste of Burlington prize drawing will be at Burlington's annual Holiday Sing. Seven, eight or nine stamps qualifies you for third prize. Ten or eleven stamps qualifies you for second and third prize. Twelve or more stamps qualifies you for first, second and third prize. Bring the whole family for cookies and song. Good luck.
Thank you for participating in the Taste of Burlington.
Taste of Burlington Prize Drawing
Your long-awaited local open mic at Howard's is starting up!
STARTING DEC 4TH
Kicks off after Poetry Group
Weekly, Wednesdays 7pm - ???
CALLING ALL SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS!
Saddle up and come to town with your original music to share with lovers and listeners.
Acoustic acts are encouraged but all instruments and genres are welcome.
If you have any questions about gear etc, reach out to John ( 860-560-3688)
Kick back and feel welcome to bring or order in grub from around town.
Support small business while supporting small artists in “nobody’s cafe!”
No cover - free event.
No drugs or drinking please. Thank ya!
Open Mic
Are you ready to be part of something truly beautiful and unifying?! Every week, synagogues around the world come together to study the same weekly Torah portion. Let's unite in our love for Torah and join this incredible global community.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect in spirit with the world and with friends from all over Northwest CT and deepen your understanding of our shared heritage.
Join us every Wednesday at 8:00 PM for an unforgettable journey into the teachings of the Torah. From the comfort of your own home, you'll discover how to love to the greatest of heights and live a life filled with purpose and meaning. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and grow with us! Tune in via zoom at chabadnw.org/live or on facebook live at fb.com/chabadNW. See you there!
Parsha In My Life
Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.
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 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.
Solitude art show
Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025
Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”
Open Call For Artists
GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.
Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.
Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.
The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.
Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!
G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Open Juried Art Show!
Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry
The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.
Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.
"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.
Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.
About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”
For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.
"Made In Torrington" Black & White Photo Exhibit at City Hall
This very popular preschool arts and crafts program uses every imaginable medium to stir the creative impulse in your child. Parents and children will have fun finger painting, gluing and creating together! Each week your child will bring home several themed-based projects. Children should wear an old shirt or art smock.
Parents, please bring a bag or box to transport projects home.
Instructor: Michele Gasiewski
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old
Class 1 9:30AM-10:15AM
Class 2 10:30AM-11:15AM
Color Me Creative
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.
In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.
Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery Presents: “Light, Color and Mood: A solo show by Sergio Villaschi”
The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.
The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.
Memories from Hunt Hill Farm
In his latest exhibition, Don Sexton, award-winning Goshen artist, shows places around the world where people – kids and adults - have fun. His paintings include fairs such as the World Famous Goshen Fair, the Big E in West Springfield, and the Taste of Tribeca in New York City, and amusement parks such as Playland in Rye, Luna Park in Sydney, and Disney in Shanghai. Kids will enjoy the fairs and amusement parks but his works also include places where adults have fun such as Torrington’s Warner Theater, the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Left Bank, and New York’s Time Square.
Don’s images are realistic and he employs color to make them intriguing and memorable. He paints with either of two approaches: oils or mixed media. His oils are traditional. The mixed media technique works are based on a special approach which he developed many years ago and involve both watercolors and oil pastels. The combination of water and oil produce vivid colors. Guests at his shows always enjoy his bright colors. They call him the “color magician.”
Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Fun Places
Fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Beardsley Library. Sale runs from November 26, 2024 through the end of the year. Located at the Beardsley library during regular open hours.
Holiday Book Gift Basket Sale
The David M. Hunt Library will host its annual Holiday Pop Up Market from late November until early January 2025. Local artisans include Under Mountain Botanicals, Beading by Molly, handmade spoons from Andy Jack, ornaments and cats made by Nunwell Glass, Bosco’s Best Jams, Saw Mill Maple Syrup, textiles by Meg Musgrove, candles and cards from Rika Laser, pottery by Diane Schapira, and ornaments, toys and textiles made by Gail Allyn. A portion of the proceeds benefit the library. The library’s book sale is available for shopping whenever the library is open.
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Please celebrate with us Lori Barker and her exhibit SPIRIT of NATURE through the Holiday Season .
Open Th-Su 11-5
at the Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
www.souterraingallery.net
Lori Barker’s work is an imitation of her life – an ongoing collage, deep with excitement and spiritual mysteries. Exploring new techniques in photography and printmaking and materials that breathe a fresh, experimental air into her work, has resulted in works that feel both delicate and expansive. Spirits of Nature showcases a series of bold and ethereal pieces which holds the presence of nature.
Spirit of Nature Exhibit
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025'At First Light: American Tonalism' showcases a critical era of late 19th and early 20th century landscape painting. Responding to the trauma of the Civil War and taking aesthetic inspiration from the French Barbizon and American Hudson River Schools, artists began to depict the landscape using loose brushstrokes and subdued colors. These techniques gave the movement its name and created hazy and dreamlike compositions that captured the qualities of light at dawn and dusk. Featuring the work of 17 artists alongside historic objects and archival material from the period, this exhibition explores how artists painting in the Tonalist style uniquely perceived and depicted the American landscape.
At First Light: American Tonalism
Join us for a weekly dose of inspiration with Rebbetzin Mina as she delves into the weekly Torah portion. Take a break from your busy schedule every Thursday from 11:30-12:30 at Chabad on the Green located at 69 West Litchfield, CT 06759.Come prepared to gain new insights and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Let Rebbetzin guide you on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Don't miss out on this opportunity to nourish your soul and elevate your week. We can't wait to see you there!
Women's Torah & Tea
Connections: an exhibit of oil and mixed media by the artists Souby Boski and Karen Simmons.
Souby Boski has been an Art teacher in the Connecticut public schools and Adjunct Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Since 2004, she has been teaching painting and ceramics at area art education venues in CT, NY, MA and Florida. Souby holds a BA in Art Education from Stetson University and a MALS in Art from Wesleyan University. She has studied painting with nationally recognized artists and teachers, like Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Lois Dodd and Ruth Miller.
Karen Simmons grew up in France, London and Brussels. Her parents were friends with several contemporary artists, from whom she absorbed a love of all things beautiful into the most humble of daily details. She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Williams College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen has studied painting under Ira Barkoff and Eric Aho, sculpture under Mary Adams and John Reideman.
Karen states: "the "Connections" of this show continue and get personal, especially in my still-lives, which often include familial objects, many from my mother's collection. My still-lives build on each other by including the same objects, also prior still life paintings that become abstracted objects, paintings of my studio "object libraries" and finally, sometimes, abstractions of the still life itself."
Both artists have participated in many exhibitions as well as in group shows all over Litchfield County and beyond.
For over 18 years, Karen and Souby have been connected through painting, classes, teaching, volunteering and friendship. The exhibition is a result of the dialog between these women as they work to explore painting through color and abstraction.
Connections: Souby Boski and Karen Simmons
Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?
Holiday Bingo at Grassroots Ice Cream
Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is intended for preschool-aged children. This event will be offered in person in the Junior Room of the Library.
Registration is appreciated but not required.
Lunch Bunch Storytime
Have you ever wanted to learn the intricacies of backgammon, the centuries-old game of strategy and luck?
Did you play as a kid and would you like a refresher? Come to our new weekly group to learn backgammon.
All levels are welcome but our emphasis will be on teaching and practice.
No registration required. Please join us.
Backgammon of NW CT at the Hotchkiss Library
Join NMPL's Amy and Hannah to find out the newest book releases and get first picks!
Coffee Talk
Finding time to wrap gifts can be challenging as the holiday season approaches. The Gunn Memorial Library has the perfect solution: a festive and fun pre-holiday event to make this task more enjoyable.
Join us for a DIY Gift Wrap Party to create gift bags, monogrammed boxes, gift tags, and other items that will make wrapping quick and easy this year!
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun and festive crafting time in the library’s new Makerspace. We'll have the Cricut cutters ready and all the paint, glitter, adhesive vinyl, and other art supplies you'll need to transform basic paper bags and boxes into beautiful gift wraps. There will be ribbon and yarn to make gift toppers and cardstock for tags, too! All materials will be provided, but attendees are also welcome to bring additional plain paper bags or boxes to decorate.
Don't miss this opportunity to add joy and community to your holiday preparations! Registration is encouraged. Sign up today at www.gunnlibrary.org
Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Adult Program - DIY Gift Wrap Party
Bring your knitting projects, get cozy, and chat with your knitting neighbors!
Crafternoon Knitters
David Stein returns for another fabulous musical experience. Some of the most beautiful music ever written is also intensely sorrowful. It is the nature of all art to delve deep into the experience of being human, but music has the capacity to lead us through the depths and into something beyond.
In this program we will listen to the masterpieces of Beethoven, Mozart and others in which the composers encounter their grief and shape it in musical experience. The results are unique, beautiful, and transformative, and consoling not least because they are shared. Using performance clips and illustration at the piano we will explore what we can understand and harvest from their music.
Free, Donations Welcome
* Pre-registration encouraged.
Ways of Listening: Consoling Beauty
Your favorite holiday party of the season is back...Cheers!
Toast the holiday season with friends, festive martinis and great food in our beautifully decorated lobbies. Local bartenders from area-favorite restaurants will be pouring martini tastings all night long. The Tom Devino Quartet will spread holiday cheer throughout the evening with classic songs and holiday hits. Enjoy delicious food from D'Amelios Italian Eatery with your evening's martinis. Cash bar will be available.
Participating Restaurants
- Diorio Restaurant & Bar
- Jesse Camille's Restaurant
- The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill
- Mix Prime
- Ria's Restaurant
- Sans Souci
- Signatures Restaurant
- Vyne Restaurant & Bar
Martinis & Mistletoe 2024
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has decided to perform for you "The Murder at Haversham Manor" Come and watch as the ill-fated theater company tries to perform the murder mystery.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Come downtown and cheer on your favorite singers at Salt 2.0! Don't forget to come a little early and grab some of Salt's great happy hour specials offered daily from 4-7PM.
Vinny has a great Karaoke system and knows how to make all of us sound great!
Every Thursday from 7-10PM.
Karaoke with Vinny at Salt 2.0!
Advanced Beginner Knitting Class
- Come learn in a class designed just for you…an advanced beginner!!
- You will learn how to knit "in the round" using circular needles, how to knit cables, how to read a yarn label (if you don’t already know how to do this), how to read a knitting pattern, how to fix mistakes, and more!
- 6 weekly classes, 1.5 hours each
- Projects include your choice of 3 hat patterns and cable ear warmers
- All materials and supplies will be provided at the 1st class
- Requirements: This is NOT a beginner class! You MUST KNOW the basic knit stitches -- the knit stitch and the purl stitch – all other stitches and techniques will be taught!
Instructor: Andrea Dener
Instructor Bio: My name is Andrea Dener and I call myself The Yarn Farmer because I love knitting and crocheting fun items inspired by the farm and food...like carrot scarves, pumpkin hats, and chicken coasters!
I've been knitting and crocheting since I was 10 years old and love both crafts but LOVE TEACHING THEM EVEN MORE so I became certified to teach both by the Craft Yarn Council of America!
I look forward to bringing out the 'inner knitter' and 'inner crocheter' in you!
Advanced Beginner Knitting Class
A timeless work, Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
Jesus Christ SuperStar
Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.
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 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.
Solitude art show
Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025
Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”
Open Call For Artists
GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.
Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.
Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.
The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.
Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!
G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Open Juried Art Show!
Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry
The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.
Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.
"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.
Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.
About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”
For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.
"Made In Torrington" Black & White Photo Exhibit at City Hall
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome our last art exhibit of the 2024 season featuring works of eight alumni and three faculty from Western Connecticut State University's MFA program. The exhibit, “The Space Between” will be on view beginning Friday, December 6. An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
This exhibition includes a range of work and highlights a diversity of artistic approaches to abstraction, realism, and sculptural form.
This show will be on view through Sunday, December 22. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.
Art Show by Faculty + Alumni of WCSU's MFA Program
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.
In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.
Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery Presents: “Light, Color and Mood: A solo show by Sergio Villaschi”
The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.
The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.
Memories from Hunt Hill Farm
Connections: an exhibit of oil and mixed media by the artists Souby Boski and Karen Simmons.
Souby Boski has been an Art teacher in the Connecticut public schools and Adjunct Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Since 2004, she has been teaching painting and ceramics at area art education venues in CT, NY, MA and Florida. Souby holds a BA in Art Education from Stetson University and a MALS in Art from Wesleyan University. She has studied painting with nationally recognized artists and teachers, like Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Lois Dodd and Ruth Miller.
Karen Simmons grew up in France, London and Brussels. Her parents were friends with several contemporary artists, from whom she absorbed a love of all things beautiful into the most humble of daily details. She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Williams College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen has studied painting under Ira Barkoff and Eric Aho, sculpture under Mary Adams and John Reideman.
Karen states: "the "Connections" of this show continue and get personal, especially in my still-lives, which often include familial objects, many from my mother's collection. My still-lives build on each other by including the same objects, also prior still life paintings that become abstracted objects, paintings of my studio "object libraries" and finally, sometimes, abstractions of the still life itself."
Both artists have participated in many exhibitions as well as in group shows all over Litchfield County and beyond.
For over 18 years, Karen and Souby have been connected through painting, classes, teaching, volunteering and friendship. The exhibition is a result of the dialog between these women as they work to explore painting through color and abstraction.
Connections: Souby Boski and Karen Simmons
Annual holiday event at our historic, 1843 railroad hotel.
Looking for that special present? Visit the holiday shop at the Merwinsville Hotel for a huge assortment of fine arts and crafts for sale including jewelry, pottery, felted figures, ornaments, woven and knitted items, and so much more. All are created by local artisans and will be available for purchase.
Cut trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations from Meadowbrook Gardens in New Milford.
An amazing room-size display of a Dickens Village collection surrounded by a speeding model train. Enjoy the Mr. Christmas World's Fair Amusement Park miniatures and an enormous collection of nutcrackers in all shapes and sizes.
Holiday Shoppe at the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration
In his latest exhibition, Don Sexton, award-winning Goshen artist, shows places around the world where people – kids and adults - have fun. His paintings include fairs such as the World Famous Goshen Fair, the Big E in West Springfield, and the Taste of Tribeca in New York City, and amusement parks such as Playland in Rye, Luna Park in Sydney, and Disney in Shanghai. Kids will enjoy the fairs and amusement parks but his works also include places where adults have fun such as Torrington’s Warner Theater, the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Left Bank, and New York’s Time Square.
Don’s images are realistic and he employs color to make them intriguing and memorable. He paints with either of two approaches: oils or mixed media. His oils are traditional. The mixed media technique works are based on a special approach which he developed many years ago and involve both watercolors and oil pastels. The combination of water and oil produce vivid colors. Guests at his shows always enjoy his bright colors. They call him the “color magician.”
Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Fun Places
FREE
Join our volunteers, Mary Ann and Allison for fresh air, exercise and good company on a slower-paced hike or snowshoe excursion. Come dressed for the weather. Hiking pole and shoe traction device helpful. Casual pace
Register here for the December 6 hike.
First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Nature Preserve
The David M. Hunt Library will host its annual Holiday Pop Up Market from late November until early January 2025. Local artisans include Under Mountain Botanicals, Beading by Molly, handmade spoons from Andy Jack, ornaments and cats made by Nunwell Glass, Bosco’s Best Jams, Saw Mill Maple Syrup, textiles by Meg Musgrove, candles and cards from Rika Laser, pottery by Diane Schapira, and ornaments, toys and textiles made by Gail Allyn. A portion of the proceeds benefit the library. The library’s book sale is available for shopping whenever the library is open.
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Beardsley Library. Sale runs from November 26, 2024 through the end of the year. Located at the Beardsley library during regular open hours.
Holiday Book Gift Basket Sale
Gently used books for adults, children, and young adults. Fiction, non-fiction, vintage, coffee table books, graphic novels, sci-fi/fantasy, and other categories will be available. In addition, there will be puzzles and an assortment of gift items. Cash, checks, and Venmo accepted. $5.00 "Early Bird" fee from 10am to 11am. Free admission from 11am until 4:30pm.
All proceeds from the sale support library programs.
FRIENDS of the Library Holiday Book Sale
Discover one-of-a-kind, curated goods and find the perfect gifts at the charming Old Store Museum & Gift Shop, presented by the Sherman Historical Society. This unique experience combines history, shopping, and holiday spirit, with every corner beautifully decorated in the nostalgic style that harks back to the way traditional stores celebrated the season. Plus, our helpful volunteers will be there to gift wrap your purchases upon request!
Trip Highlights Include:
Browsing the Old Store Museum & Gift Shop – Discover rare and thoughtfully chosen items that make perfect gifts.
Seasonal Decor – Enjoy the ambiance of a classic holiday shopping experience with traditional seasonal decorations.
Lunch Stop at McDonald's – Fuel up with lunch on your own before exploring the shop.
Pie & Coffee at American Pie Company – Relax and savor a slice of delicious pie along with coffee or tea, included in the trip cost!
Don’t miss out on this special seasonal outing! Reserve your spot today and treat yourself to a delightful shopping trip steeped in tradition.
* Pre-registration & Pre-payment required/seats limited
Trip: Old Store Museum & Gift Shop
Bloom Where Planted - Therapeutic Plants and Nature Program
$20.00 per class / $105.00 for all 6 classess
* Pre-registration and Pre-payment required
DIY Fresh Swag - Use real greens and other natural materials to create one-of-a-kind swag to hand on a door or lay on a table as a centerpiece.
Class includes supplies, handouts, instruction and finished project to take home!
Complete series:
Nature Mandala - Oct. 4
Herbs for Relaxation - Oct. 11
Fall Flowers - Oct. 25
Herbal Wreath - Nov. 15
Herbal Lotion Bar - Nov. 22
DIY Fresh Swag - Dec. 6
Bloom Where Planted - DIY Fresh Swag
Please celebrate with us Lori Barker and her exhibit SPIRIT of NATURE through the Holiday Season .
Open Th-Su 11-5
at the Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
www.souterraingallery.net
Lori Barker’s work is an imitation of her life – an ongoing collage, deep with excitement and spiritual mysteries. Exploring new techniques in photography and printmaking and materials that breathe a fresh, experimental air into her work, has resulted in works that feel both delicate and expansive. Spirits of Nature showcases a series of bold and ethereal pieces which holds the presence of nature.
Spirit of Nature Exhibit
Enjoy a day in Mystic, CT full of holiday cheer! Start the day with a tour of the Mystic Art Museum, followed by a late lunch in Mystic Village. Finally, round out the evening with Mystic Seaport’s Lantern Light Village.
Cost
$100.00 per Adult
$90.00 per Meet Up Ticket
$90.00 per Member Adult
$85.00 per Member Meet Up Ticket
SOLD OUT
Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Van Trip: Holidays at Mystic Connecticut
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025'At First Light: American Tonalism' showcases a critical era of late 19th and early 20th century landscape painting. Responding to the trauma of the Civil War and taking aesthetic inspiration from the French Barbizon and American Hudson River Schools, artists began to depict the landscape using loose brushstrokes and subdued colors. These techniques gave the movement its name and created hazy and dreamlike compositions that captured the qualities of light at dawn and dusk. Featuring the work of 17 artists alongside historic objects and archival material from the period, this exhibition explores how artists painting in the Tonalist style uniquely perceived and depicted the American landscape.
At First Light: American Tonalism
Celebrate the Season at Our Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show!
Gallery 25 In the Historic Train Depot in Downtown New Milford, CT
November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at our highly anticipated Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show, running from November 22, 2024 to January 12, 2025! Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, November 23, from 4 PM to 6 PM, where you can enjoy light refreshments and wine while exploring a stunning array of unique gifts, beautiful paintings, pottery, glass art, woodworking and handcrafted items perfect for the season.
Again this year, we are thrilled to be part of the Sip and Stroll Tour on Friday, December 6, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Stroll through our festive venue, where you can sip on delightful drinks and savor delectable food while discovering the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones.
But that’s not all! Our annual model train exhibit will return on Friday, December 20, running through December 29. Watch in wonder as trains chug along their tracks, providing a whimsical backdrop to the artistic treasures on display. The enchanting combination of model trains and stunning artwork is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Join us this holiday season and support local artisans while finding one-of-a-kind gifts that will make your celebrations extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Event Details:
- Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
- Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025
- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 23, 4 PM – 6 PM (Light refreshments served)
- Sip and Stroll Tour: Friday, December 6, 6 PM – 9 PM
- Model Train Exhibit: December 20 – 29
All aboard for a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!
Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Depot encourages everyone to celebrate the season and support local artists. We look forward to seeing you there!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
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Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show!
Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?
Holiday Bingo at Grassroots Ice Cream
After School Stories and Craft, Grades K-2, at the Morris Public Library
Join Miss Beth for “After School Stories and Craft” for students in Grades K-2 at the Morris Public Library on Fridays, October 4, November 15, December 6, 2024, 3:45 – 4:30 PM.
An engaging story and educational activities will be offered along with a craft and interaction time.
Pick-up after school (JMS) by a librarian is offered - bring a permission slip to school. Parent pick-up from the library is at 4:30 PM.
Only 15 spots remaining! Register
today: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/
After School Stories and Craft
TORRINGTON, CONN. --- Don’t miss this opportunity to view one of Connecticut’s notable historic homes and the only Victorian house museum in Litchfield County. In December the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum takes on a special ambiance as it is decorated for the Christmas season. Guided tours will be available select days beginning on December 6th and ending on December 30th.
Operated by the Torrington Historical Society, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, a Queen Anne style built in 1900, features original family furnishings, impressive woodwork, painted and stenciled walls, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house is decorated with Christmas trees, vintage ornaments, wreaths, greenery, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens, fine china, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss and Fyler family collections. Evening tours allow visitors the rare opportunity of viewing the house afterhours when the vintage chandeliers, wall sconces, candles and Christmas lights lend a special glow to the evening.
To register for tours or to become a member, visit the Torrington Historical Society website at: www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org. Walk-ins are welcome if spaces are available.
DAYTIME TOURS: Guided tours of the first and second floors will be held on the following dates: December 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 and 29. Time slots for daytime tours are 1, 2 and 3 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-daytime-tours-of-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum-tickets-1065097287659?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Admission is $15 for adults; Torrington Historical Society members and children under six are $5.
EVENING TOURS: The glow of Christmas lights and candles provides a special time to view the house museum. Guided evening tours of the first and second floors of the house museum will be held on the following evenings: December 6, 11, and 18. Tours will take place at 4, 5, and 6 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-candlelight-tour-of-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-tickets-1065445298569?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Admission: $20 per person, $10 for Torrington Historical Society members.
Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, Torrington
Join us December 6th and 7th for our community Nativity Experience. Hundreds of nativities will be on display from around the world.
See the beauty and love each culture and region share in their depiction of the Nativity and the birth of the Savior.
Enjoy a reverent, joyful and family-friendly atmosphere while you tour the nativities and reflect on the Savior's birth.
Each nativity on display is on loan from community members from many varied congregations and communities throughout the greater NWCT area.
This event is for all ages, young and old.
Families are encouraged to
attend and participate together. We will have photo opportunities, and nativity crafts will be available for children to take and enjoy at home.
We’ll also have a grab-n-go cookie you can take with you at the end of your visit.
We can’t wait for you to join us as we revel in the reason for the season!
Northwest Connecticut Christ-Centered Nativity Experience
It's baaackk - Our most popular event of the year! Stroll with friends, meet new people, explore the unique variety of stores we have, and the best part, support New Milfords First Responders: Water Witch Hose Co #2, Northville Fire, Gaylordsville Fire, NM Ambulance and NMPD (Community Outreach Program).
This event is 21+ only - Cheers!
Tickets are $30, and can only be purchased in max quantities of 4. There are no refunds for this event.
Tickets On Sale: November 6th at 7:00PM
Sip and Stroll
Friday, December 6th, at 7:00 PM, Bobby Pirotta returns to 2nd Home. Come down and enjoy some great music, food, drinks, and have fun.
For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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Bobby Pirotta at 2nd Home Restaurant & Lounge
Robert Dance, author of Fabulous Faces of Classic Hollywood (2024), will introduce three Bette Davis films to be shown this fall on Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Please visit the Norfolk Library website @www.norfolklibrary.org or call Front Desk Circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.
Classic Bette Davis Film Series: All About Eve (1950)
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has decided to perform for you "The Murder at Haversham Manor" Come and watch as the ill-fated theater company tries to perform the murder mystery.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Come celebrate the work of the Sharon Playhouse Education Department on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM! Headlining the evening will be a staged reading of Young at Heart, a brand-new play written by Education & Associate Artistic Director Michael Kevin Baldwin and inspired by the imaginative voices of local elementary school students. This staged reading brings together a talented cast of local youth, educators, and seasoned actors to present a heartwarming story that promises to resonate with all ages. Funds raised will go towards the Playhouse’s newly commissioned risers, a crucial upgrade to The Bok that enhances our community’s shared experiences.
Under Baldwin's direction, the esteemed cast of Young at Heart includes Darcy Boynton, Ricky Oliver, Sienna Brann, Macey Levin, Katherine Almquist, Jim Flaherty, Susie Hackel, Callan Scott, Ivan Howe, Wild Handel, and Lyra Wilder. The evening will kick off with a special performance by members of the Sharon Playhouse YouthStage Company, delivering three moving musical numbers: “Heart” from Damn Yankees, “Happiness” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! Featuring the young talents of Ivan Howe, C.C. Stevenson, Sylvie Stevenson, Lyra Wilder, Avery Morrissey, Mira Norbet, Sam Norbet, Kate Drury, and Gilvey Barnett-Zunino, these musical highlights set the stage for a night filled with inspiration, connection, and community spirit.
More about the play Young at Heart:
Young at Heart, a new play for young audiences by Michael Kevin Baldwin, is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud comedy that brings generations together in unexpected ways. When four middle schoolers find themselves assigned to a local nursing home for Saturday detention, they think they’re in for the dullest day ever. But the nursing home’s spirited activities director has something more adventurous in mind—a custom-designed escape room! To break free, the students must team up with four feisty senior residents, learning that age really is just a number when it comes to wit, courage, and friendship. Young at Heart is an uplifting, family-friendly play that celebrates the humor, wisdom, and strength we all share—no matter our age. Don’t miss this delightful story that promises to leave audiences young and old cheering for more!
YOUNG AT HEART - A night celebrating The Sharon Playhouse Education Dept.
The Thomaston High School Drama Club presents "Frosty the Snowman" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on December 6th and 7th.
Experience the magic of two timeless holiday classics brought to life! Join the Thomaston High School drama club for a heartwarming double feature of "Frosty the Snowman" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas." These plays will be performed consecutively, with an intermission in between. Approximate run time is 75 minutes (including intermission).
Watch as Karen and her friends discover the enchanting power of an old silk hat that brings their snowman to life, then embark on a race-against-time adventure to help Frosty reach the North Pole before he melts. Then, follow Charlie Brown's touching quest to find the true meaning of Christmas as he directs the neighborhood holiday play and champions an unlikely little tree that just needs a little love.
These beloved stories have delighted generations with their messages of friendship, hope, and holiday spirit. Perfect for families and the young at heart, this magical double feature promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the season.
December 6th @ 7 p.m.
December 7th @ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Adults $15/Students & Children $10
Location: Thomaston High School Auditorium, 185 Branch Rd. Thomaston, CT 06787
Box Office 860-283-6250
Frosty the Snowman & Charlie Brown Christmas
Written & Directed by Semina De Laurentis
Starring Michelle Gotay as Earlene
It’s Christmas time at Earlene’s Diner…and it’s closing time! After serving up a hearty meal of laughter, songs and cups of coffee, Earlene is hanging up her apron and heading North to care for her aunt. Will Pottsville be the same without her? What’s next for Earlene? And what does Santa have to do with it?? Order up a big slice of holiday cheer with Earlene, performed by her delightful alter ego Michelle Gotay, before she turns the lights off one last time. You won’t want to miss Last Call for Christmas at Earlene’s Diner! Call about our package pricing.
Last Call For Earlene's Diner
Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock & metal.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion.
Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal.
WHAT OUR FANS THINK:
“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
“You’re mad if you don’t go — truly amazing”
“First class entertainment by first class musicians”
“The sublime talents of classical musicians are married to the raw power of rock”
“Candles, rock, metal, strings — it really works!”
