Community Calendar

The tarot provides a rich landscape of symbolic imagery that reflects the hero’s journey. The mirror of the tarot is an inspiring tool for both creative writing & journaling.

In this workshop, Kathleen Kryspin, local English teacher for over 29 years, will instruct you to use tarot cards to inspire both creative writing & reflective journal practice.

Whether you are interested in storytelling or self divination, this workshop will provide you with writing tools from the tarot!

Learn how to create multi-color prints from a single linoleum block on Five Points Arts Center's new Vandercook Press. Participants will learn reduction relief printing through a step-by-step process. You will develop an image as the basis for a three-color plus black print. The workshop will cover image preparation, block carving, ink mixing and printing on the Vandercook Press.

Instructor: Mark Zunino

Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Members: $194.40 / Non-Members: $216

MORE INFO & REGISTER

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.

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

A compelling dual exhibition showcasing the artistic explorations of two distinguished contemporary artists. The show will run from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17, with a public reception for the artists on Saturday September 20 from 5 to 7 PM. An art talk featuring both artists in conversation will be held on Thursday October 16 at 5:30 PM, offering deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work.

Hone your woodcarving skills in this comprehensive workshop designed for any level of experience. Participants will learn safe and effective carving techniques used to create a finished spoon made of maple or birch. Master woodcarver, Leo Hein, will demonstrate tool safety, tool maintenance, and guide participants through the safe carving process using their own tools.

Instructor: Leo Hein

Saturdays, October 4 & 11, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Members: $81 / Non-Members: $90

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This workshop is designed for those new to oil painting who want to build a solid foundation in traditional painting techniques. Participants will learn the essential materials and methods of oil painting, including how to prepare surfaces, use brushes and mediums, and understand the principles of fat-over-lean and underpainting. Through a series of structured exercises, the class will explore value, color mixing, composition and the development of form and space. Emphasis will be placed on observational skills, developing personal expression and safe studio practices. No prior painting experience is required.

Instructor: Sarah Paolucci

Saturdays, October 11 & 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Members: $108 / Non-Members: $120

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Saturday mornings 10-1 in West Cornwall

Locally grown , foraged , produced artisanal products , French and other baked goods , Lindera Farm Native Plants , Mother Tree Remedies, Jams and Preserves , Knife sharpening by Nick the Knife , Goat milk products by Cabra Farm , Produce by Church Farm , Coffee - Tea -Etc. Coffee and more

www.cornwallfarmmarket.org

A welcoming, drop-in teen art studio—where you can explore new materials, make friends, and grow as an artist.

Creative exploration and community go hand in hand at Teen Art Studio (TAS) for ages 13 to 18. Guided by a teaching artist, you can try new materials, develop your own ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed environment. It’s a space to grow as an artist and have fun doing it.

Come as you are. No pressure, just possibilities. 

Every Second Saturday of the month, the studio becomes a creative zone where you can try something new, meet people who get you, and see your ideas come to life—with guidance from a teaching artist and no pressure to be perfect.

Come once or as often as you like.

Teen Art Studio is a drop-in program, so you can come once or as often as you like. Many teens return month after month to build skills, portfolios, and friendships. Teaching artist Shana Bazelmans brings experience, guidance, and creative prompts to help your ideas take shape. It’s not just about making art—it’s about feeling seen and inspired.

Reserve your spot—it helps us prep materials, and you can still drop in if you decide last-minute.

What to Know

When: Every Second Saturday, 10:30am–1:30pm

Where: American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT

Cost: $5 materials fee per session, or free with an AMP Student Membership ($25/year)

What’s included: All materials, mural exhibit admission, and access to Family Day activities

How to join: Reserve your spot—it helps us prep materials. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The Teen Art Studio 2025–26 Season

Every Second Saturday, 10:30am–1:30pm

September 13

October 11

November 8

December 13

January 10

February 14

March 14

April 11

May 9

June 13

AMP’s Teen Art Studio is one of the few drop-in teen art programs in Northwest Connecticut where young artists can explore painting, sculpture, and mixed media in a welcoming studio environment. Whether you're looking for teen art classes in CT or creative things to do for teens in Winsted, TAS offers a hands-on, community-based experience every Second Saturday—no prior experience needed.

Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.

Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation

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.

Docent led house tours of Miss Edith's Cottage at Topsmead run the second & fourth weekends of the month through October 12th, 2025. First Come, first served. Tours start at noon and run for approximately 30 minutes; last tour at 4:30 p.m. Free but donations are appreciated to support maintenance of cottage interior/exterior including gardens, the scholarship fund, and educational programming. Meet at the front door of the cottage. For GPS directions, designate Buell Road as your destination. We look forward to seeing you!

Saturday, October 11th, 2nd Home is thrilled to have Nate Day and J.D. Williams back for their second time here. As the first time was, we know this is going to be a great evening, and hope you will come down and have a great time with them.

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

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A blended family from the city buys a house sight unseen in an isolated backwoods hamlet. Things get rocky when the locals aren't as welcoming as expected and a dangerous urban legend turns out to be true. In their struggle to put down roots, they find their sanctuary in peril-and their lives threatened-by the land's haunted past.

Join director, Myke Furhman and cast members, Jeff Solomon and lisann Valentin, for post-screening talkback.

Masters of Illusion is a huge stage phenomenon born from the multi- award winning television series Masters of Illusion. Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by the jawdropping grand illusions, and laugh out loud at the hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair with magic created in front of their very eyes.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Sewing by hand like troops and women had to do in 1776 without lights is Doing History! Come learn how to sew a proper cap! Hint: The typical Rev. War era mob cap that you may have seen is not entirely correct.

A Comedy of Tenors

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by Diana Canova • Produced by Keli Solomon

September 25 – October 18

One hotel suite. Four tenors. A double dose of chaos.

From the master of farce Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) comes a high-flying comedy packed with mistaken identities, outrageous misunderstandings, and operatic mayhem.

Join us for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud romp that hits all the high notes!

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

Join us each Saturday and Sunday for UPicks in the flower fields! Walk through 50+ rows of colorful blooms and cut your own bouquet. Enjoy the scenic views and peaceful sounds of nature while you're here and discover your new favorite place to be.

Learn how to create multi-color prints from a single linoleum block on Five Points Arts Center's new Vandercook Press. Participants will learn reduction relief printing through a step-by-step process. You will develop an image as the basis for a three-color plus black print. The workshop will cover image preparation, block carving, ink mixing and printing on the Vandercook Press.

Instructor: Mark Zunino

Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Members: $194.40 / Non-Members: $216

MORE INFO & REGISTER

Litchfield, CT

Cars for Kids Automobile Show

October 12, 2025 Rain Date: October 19, 2025

Supported by the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club and the Valley Collector Car Club, the 12th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show will be held at CJR in Litchfield, 550 Goshen Road. 

Gates open for show cars at 8 AM. Entries are $10 per car. Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 100 paid registrants and exhibitor gift bags to the first 200 paid registrants. Judging will be from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM and more than 20 trophies will be awarded at 2:30 PM. Spectator parking opens at 10 AM. Admission is $5 per car. 

Breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecued chicken sandwiches and hot and cold beverages will be sold. A scrumptious, signature bake sale will be conducted by the Litchfield Aid of CJR.

Children and families will enjoy farm tours and hay rides. Visitors may purchase eggs, chrysanthemums, and produce, including, pumpkins, gourds and squash grown by students, at CJR’s roadside Farm Market.  Products from other vocational classes, including culinary arts, woodshop, fine and creative arts, and power technology will also be featured.

Proceeds from this event will support CJR’s care, treatment and education services for children, youth and families in locations throughout the state.

For further information about the Cars for Kids Automobile Show, please call 860-567-9423, or visit CJR’s website: www.cjrimpact.org. The rain date for this event is October 19, 2025.

Join Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy for a read-along series event featuring nature inspired authors!

This week we are welcoming author Marilyn Singer reading from her books "Bird Singing, Bird Winging" and "A Strange Place to Call Home"

Available to all with admission to the conservancy:

Members & children under 5- Free

13 & up -$10

Docent led house tours of Miss Edith's Cottage at Topsmead run the second & fourth weekends of the month through October 12th, 2025. First Come, first served. Tours start at noon and run for approximately 30 minutes; last tour at 4:30 p.m. Free but donations are appreciated to support maintenance of cottage interior/exterior including gardens, the scholarship fund, and educational programming. Meet at the front door of the cottage. For GPS directions, designate Buell Road as your destination. We look forward to seeing you!

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Join Kat Owens as she tells the story of marine animals harmed by plastic pollution.

Following the presentation, a reception with refreshments will be held for the new installation of Dr. Owens’ four life-size, hand-sewn portraits of marine animals. These are part of a series of artworks made entirely from unrecycled plastic marine debris.

A collaborative sewing event will be led by the artist for you to co-create a life-size, 80-foot portrait of a fin whale. All materials are supplied, no experience required!

Sunday, October 12, 2025

2-5 PM

Five Points Arts Center

Free event

RSVP

A Comedy of Tenors

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by Diana Canova • Produced by Keli Solomon

September 25 – October 18

One hotel suite. Four tenors. A double dose of chaos.

From the master of farce Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) comes a high-flying comedy packed with mistaken identities, outrageous misunderstandings, and operatic mayhem.

Join us for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud romp that hits all the high notes!

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

Come and dance to the music of fairy tale princesses while learning the fundamentals of basic ballet and ballet terminology. Parents are invited to stay and watch their "princesses" perform! Feel free to dress up in ballet attire and/or your favorite character, or comfy clothes are ok.  

Classes:

Parent & Tot 2-2.5 years: 9:00-9:30 AM

2.5-3 Years: 9:30-10:00 AM

3 Years: 10:00-10:45 AM

4 Years: 10:45-11:30 AM

Requirements:

A water bottle, ballet shoes are encouraged.

For more information or to register, visit newmilfordct.myrec.com

Tikes will have a great time playing with friends in a safe environment designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and creative growth. During this 2 hour class, the children will sing, paint, listen to stories and have gym time, all while learning to respect and share with others, as well as follow directions.

Ages 3-4: 9:30 - 11:30 am

Ages 4-5.5: 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Requirements:

All "Tikes" MUST be potty trained

Please Bring: A peanut free snack and drink

Please Wear: Sneakers and clothes you don't mind getting paint on 

For more information or to register, visit newmilfordct.myrec.com

The Gunn Junior Library invites 4th and 5th-grade readers to join Fall Book Explorers, a youth book club held on Mondays from September 22 through November 18.

*There will be no meeting on Monday, October 13.*

Participants will explore a variety of books spanning mystery, fantasy, humor, and adventure. Each session begins with a creative activity inspired by the week’s selection, followed by a group reading through the first chapter and an open discussion. Every week offers a fresh journey into a new story, and the chance to discover books they’ll treasure.

This program is designed to spark curiosity, build discussion skills, and help readers find new favorites in a supportive setting.

Registration required. When you RSVP for one session, you may check a box to automatically register for all remaining sessions this season. 

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!

A compelling dual exhibition showcasing the artistic explorations of two distinguished contemporary artists. The show will run from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17, with a public reception for the artists on Saturday September 20 from 5 to 7 PM. An art talk featuring both artists in conversation will be held on Thursday October 16 at 5:30 PM, offering deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work.

Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!

Free and open to the public

Tuesday, October 14

2 – 3 PM

Five Points Arts Center

MORE INFO & RSVP

Start to explore the creative potential of painting with watercolor! Learn about mark making, negative space, pigments, transparency, and wet and dry techniques from this highly experienced artist and educator. Each week, participants will produce a painting based on the day's demonstration. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome.

Instructor: Terry Donsen Feder

Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025

2:00 - 4:30 PM

Members: $99 / Non-Members: $110

MORE INFO & REGISTER

As the cooler days of September come, stay cozy at the library with books while listening to stories about colorful leaves, apples galore, fall festivities, and ghoulish celebrations!    

This after school program for kindergarteners and first graders features seasonal themes, books, crafts, and games. Snack provided. The Library follows the Region 12 calendar and will not host After School Programs when WPS is closed or has early dismissal. 

Registration Required.

Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other medium to create their own masterpieces. They will complete and take home a different art project each week!

Requirements:

Clothes that you don't mind getting paint on!

Coordinator:

Roberta Baker

“Come on Down” to THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™, and experience for yourself the interactive, live stage show (non-televised) version of the legendary television game show. This family friendly show is making its way to you, along with all your favorite games, fabulous prizes, and all the excitement you know and love!

Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. The show features an array of fantastic prizes, from appliances and electronics to dream vacations and even a brand-new car. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from their seat.

Consider yourself a Superfan or have ever dreamt of spinning The Big Wheel™, now is your chance to come up on stage and try to land on ONE DOLLAR!

Playing to packed houses for more than 20 years and given away more than 15 million dollars in cash and prizes, generations of fans all across America have made The Price is Right Live™ the perfect family entertainment experience. And the next contestant might be YOU!

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

Learn the fundamentals of slab construction to create bowls, mugs, boxes, and/or tile art. Participants will explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and various glaze applications. An emphasis will be on individual experimentation and expressive conceptual designs.

Instructor: Kathy Cady

Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420

MORE INFO & REGISTER

A compelling dual exhibition showcasing the artistic explorations of two distinguished contemporary artists. The show will run from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17, with a public reception for the artists on Saturday September 20 from 5 to 7 PM. An art talk featuring both artists in conversation will be held on Thursday October 16 at 5:30 PM, offering deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work.

The final offering of the National Council on Aging's Aging Mastery Program, a 10-week series that focuses on 10 topics such as nutrition, financial fitness, exercise, sleep, healthy relationships, and more. With a different guest speaker each week. Limited to 20. Light supper served.

Meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Runs until 6:15-6:30 p.m.

$25 for the series. Payment received confirms RSVP.

For more information, call 860-355-6075.

Senior center is located at 40 Main St.

America The Beautiful may be America’s most beloved song. It celebrates the country’s natural beauty and makes a powerful appeal for justice, brotherhood and inclusion. But few know about the fascinating life of Katharine Lee Bates; the woman who wrote the song. Her story should not be forgotten, nor its context. The first words of her poem America (later set to music and called America the Beautiful) came to Bates as she surveyed the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from the broad summit of Colorado’s Pike’s Peak on July 22, 1893. This documentary examines her remarkable life as poet, professor, and social reformer; an unsung hero who was deeply committed to the beauty and principles of our country. The film will be introduced by its writer/director John de Graaf.

Please register for this program.

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

Join Author of Native Trees of Connecticut John Ehrenreich and CAS Master Naturalist Diane Nizlek to learn how to identify local tree species. Enjoy the changing fall foliage while discovering the similarities and differences between oaks, maples, hickories, cedar, pines, and more. We will start with a presentation in our classroom. Then, we will observe trees in the field for an hour / 1 mile on our wide, gently sloping trails of the main campus. $5 members, $10 non-members.  To register for the Fall Tree ID, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-tree-id-class-walk/ 

A compelling dual exhibition showcasing the artistic explorations of two distinguished contemporary artists. The show will run from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17, with a public reception for the artists on Saturday September 20 from 5 to 7 PM. An art talk featuring both artists in conversation will be held on Thursday October 16 at 5:30 PM, offering deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work.

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

This program will be hosted by guests from the community who will share their interests and love of books with children.  

This after school program for second and third graders features seasonal themes, books, crafts, and games. Snack provided.

The Library follows the Region 12 calendar and will not host After School Programs when WPS is closed or has early dismissal. 

Registration Required.

Join us for our Annual Art & Wine Event, at Watertown Country Club celebrating the creativity and talent of students from Children’s Community School!

In partnership with ASAP! and the Mattatuck Museum, our students have worked throughout the school year to create incredible works of art—now it's time to showcase the final masterpieces!

Enjoy an elegant evening featuring:

• Student artwork on display
• A tasting of fine wines and spirits from NeJaime's Fine Wine & Spirits
• Delicious chocolates from Fascia’s
• Heavy appetizers

Come celebrate the arts, support CCS, and experience the joy of what happens when community, creativity, and education come together!

An art talk featuring both artists in conversation offers deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work. Their dual exhibition, Works on Paper, will be on display from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17.

Thursday, October 16th, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home is excited to have the Frank Gordon Trio back. The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Come down and make them feel welcome!

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/

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

Designed for 2-year-olds and their caregivers, this program features stories, music, rhymes, and crafts that encourage imagination and help build essential early learning skills.

A compelling dual exhibition showcasing the artistic explorations of two distinguished contemporary artists. The show will run from Saturday September 20 through Friday October 17, with a public reception for the artists on Saturday September 20 from 5 to 7 PM. An art talk featuring both artists in conversation will be held on Thursday October 16 at 5:30 PM, offering deeper insights into their creative processes and the thematic undercurrents of their work.

Geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds, these sessions include stories, fingerplays, flannel board activities, music, and crafts that spark creativity and promote a love of learning.

These programs feature seasonal themes and offer relaxed and friendly social time for moms, as well as preschoolers. Bring a friend or make some new ones!

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.

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, November 14, December 5, 3:40-4:30 PM.

An engaging seasonal 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 are available!

Register today:

860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

Come join us for a ghoulishly delicious evening at Sunset Meadow Vineyards! Learn how to arrange a ghoulishly good spread of meats, cheeses, fruits, and more! Whether you're a charcuterie connoisseur or a beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of spookiness to their next gathering.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and impress your friends with your newfound charcuterie skills. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create a Halloween-themed masterpiece

Nope, just all of your friends!!! Each participant is supplied with everything needed, including the hands on instruction to style your own Charcuterie to enjoy!

TICKETS: $60.54

PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-charcuterie-with-mommy-salami-tickets-1553254599319?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, October 17th, at 7PM, John Mayock (https://johnmayockmusic.com/home) returns to 2nd Home. John is a singer, song stylist, and writer with deep roots in Folk, Rock, and Country music. An accomplished guitarist who also plays harmonica, mandolin, and piano, John has shared the stage with diverse artists including Greg Allman, NRBQ, Dar Williams, and Jonathan Edwards. His live performances reflect his love of music, and his repertoire is extensive and unique. As he likes to say, "It's all about the song." Come down and enjoy!

For reservations 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/

For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.

“There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”

-The New York Times

Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.

Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

A Comedy of Tenors

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by Diana Canova • Produced by Keli Solomon

September 25 – October 18

One hotel suite. Four tenors. A double dose of chaos.

From the master of farce Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) comes a high-flying comedy packed with mistaken identities, outrageous misunderstandings, and operatic mayhem.

Join us for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud romp that hits all the high notes!

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

Join us at the historic Whiting Mills in Winsted, CT on Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 10am to 4pm for the 3rd annual "Halloween Spooktacular" event.

Immerse yourself in the world of vintage Frankenstein themed Halloween as we bring together oddities, talented artists specializing in all things spooky, contests, and a delicious food truck. 

Discover a bewitching array of vintage treasures and modern creations, from resident and guest vendors, that celebrate the spirit of Halloween past and present. This spine-tingling event is a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss out on the "Halloween Spooktacular" at Whiting Mills. 

Free parking and Free admission.

Throughout history, artists such as Maurice Prendergast would hand burnish Japanese paper to transfer their inked image without a press. In this printmaking workshop, you will learn to print by hand using various tools to create impressions on paper and produce second impressions, or ghost images, by applying release medium to the plate before printing. All levels of experience are welcome.

Instructor: Tony Kirk

Saturday, October 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Members: $117 / Non-Members: $130

MORE INFO & REGISTER

Saturday mornings 10-1 in West Cornwall

Locally grown , foraged , produced artisanal products , French and other baked goods , Lindera Farm Native Plants , Mother Tree Remedies, Jams and Preserves , Knife sharpening by Nick the Knife , Goat milk products by Cabra Farm , Produce by Church Farm , Coffee - Tea -Etc. Coffee and more

www.cornwallfarmmarket.org

Give your child an experience that will teach them creativity and confidence! Each session will present a new project and weekly themes will be dedicated to adventure and exploring, all with simple, fun materials.

Instructor: Macayla Muzzulin

Saturdays, October 4, 18, November 1, 15 & December 6, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Ages: 4 - 8 years

Members: $9 per session / Non-Members: $10 per session

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This workshop is designed for those new to oil painting who want to build a solid foundation in traditional painting techniques. Participants will learn the essential materials and methods of oil painting, including how to prepare surfaces, use brushes and mediums, and understand the principles of fat-over-lean and underpainting. Through a series of structured exercises, the class will explore value, color mixing, composition and the development of form and space. Emphasis will be placed on observational skills, developing personal expression and safe studio practices. No prior painting experience is required.

Instructor: Sarah Paolucci

Saturdays, October 11 & 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Members: $108 / Non-Members: $120

MORE INFO & REGISTER

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.

The Mops began as a folk-forward songwriting project between school orchestra friends Greg Hunter and Charlotte Hill (daughter of Norfolk’s Meg Hill) in the suburbs of New York City. Now joined by fiddle player Ellie MacPhee and drummer Danny Mendelson, The Mops enjoy sharing their intimate, thought-provoking, and often toe-tapping songs up and down the East Coast.

Please register for this free concert.

Saturday, October 18th, at 7:00 PM, Anne DeMichiel returns to 2nd Home. Anne plays a great mix of originals and covers that everyone enjoys. It's always a great night when Anne is here, and this night will be no different. 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/

A show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. Broadway, television, and motion picture actor, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production.

You will swear you are watching the master himself, as Robert Neary and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and so many more. Between songs, Neary shares the stories behind the music, drawing from Neil’s own interviews, quotes, and autobiographies. With a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless, So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless!

Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor, when he was 20 years old, with a guest star role in the Television series “Fame”, and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, “Teen Wolf Too”. He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including “Criminal Minds”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “The Closer”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, ” Blue Bloods”, “Justified”, “The Fosters”, “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Weeds”, “Medium” “NCIS” and “NCIS New Orleans”. He landed his first Broadway show in 1996, starring in “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and then toured as the evil Zoser in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida”. He understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical”.

Robert grew up listening, mimicking, and creating his style to only 2 people in the music world. Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. It has been a deep passion, to one day perform and put together a tribute show to Neil Diamond like none other. And here it is.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

A Comedy of Tenors

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by Diana Canova • Produced by Keli Solomon

September 25 – October 18

One hotel suite. Four tenors. A double dose of chaos.

From the master of farce Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) comes a high-flying comedy packed with mistaken identities, outrageous misunderstandings, and operatic mayhem.

Join us for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud romp that hits all the high notes!

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

Join us at the historic Whiting Mills in Winsted, CT on Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 10am to 4pm for the 3rd annual "Halloween Spooktacular" event.

Immerse yourself in the world of vintage Frankenstein themed Halloween as we bring together oddities, talented artists specializing in all things spooky, contests, and a delicious food truck. 

Discover a bewitching array of vintage treasures and modern creations, from resident and guest vendors, that celebrate the spirit of Halloween past and present. This spine-tingling event is a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss out on the "Halloween Spooktacular" at Whiting Mills. 

Free parking and Free admission.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

An exhilarating portrait of civil rights activist and community organizer Dolores Fernandez Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez. Huerta is perhaps best known for her work leading the unionizing efforts of farm workers in California in the 1960s, but her impact on American life stretches far beyond that. She has been a constant and vocal advocate for the rights of women, immigrants, and people living in poverty. Her deceptively simple exhortation—”¡SÍ se puede!” (Yes, we can!)—contains the yearning for change and has become the mantra for generations of activists. Dolores calls us all to action, to pay attention and to be engaged citizens who make a difference. A timely reminder of the power of collective action in service of social justice, the film will be introduced by Dolores Huerta’s nephew, John Fernandez.

Please register for this program.

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

Come and dance to the music of fairy tale princesses while learning the fundamentals of basic ballet and ballet terminology. Parents are invited to stay and watch their "princesses" perform! Feel free to dress up in ballet attire and/or your favorite character, or comfy clothes are ok.  

Classes:

Parent & Tot 2-2.5 years: 9:00-9:30 AM

2.5-3 Years: 9:30-10:00 AM

3 Years: 10:00-10:45 AM

4 Years: 10:45-11:30 AM

Requirements:

A water bottle, ballet shoes are encouraged.

For more information or to register, visit newmilfordct.myrec.com

Tikes will have a great time playing with friends in a safe environment designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and creative growth. During this 2 hour class, the children will sing, paint, listen to stories and have gym time, all while learning to respect and share with others, as well as follow directions.

Ages 3-4: 9:30 - 11:30 am

Ages 4-5.5: 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Requirements:

All "Tikes" MUST be potty trained

Please Bring: A peanut free snack and drink

Please Wear: Sneakers and clothes you don't mind getting paint on 

For more information or to register, visit newmilfordct.myrec.com

This program is open to children up to age 5 and their caregivers and offers an hour of engaging indoor play and creative fun. It is a perfect way to start the week with joy, movement, and social interaction.

The Gunn Junior Library invites 4th and 5th-grade readers to join Fall Book Explorers, a youth book club held on Mondays from September 22 through November 18.

*There will be no meeting on Monday, October 13.*

Participants will explore a variety of books spanning mystery, fantasy, humor, and adventure. Each session begins with a creative activity inspired by the week’s selection, followed by a group reading through the first chapter and an open discussion. Every week offers a fresh journey into a new story, and the chance to discover books they’ll treasure.

This program is designed to spark curiosity, build discussion skills, and help readers find new favorites in a supportive setting.

Registration required. When you RSVP for one session, you may check a box to automatically register for all remaining sessions this season.