Community Calendar

Monteiro Community Gallery

September 8, 2024 – November 6, 2024

Free to Be, celebrating artists on the autism spectrum, will include work by artists as young as 8 years old. Included with admission.

Museum Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 11-5 PM, Sundays 11-4 PM. Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning in October.

The path of the labyrinth is like the path of life - twisting and turning, experiencing feelings of being lost and of arrival, navigating the path alone but present with others. Walking the labyrinth is an opportunity to take a break from one’s busy world, to move your body in silence, to reflect on your life in its pure essence as it interacts with the earth. There are no right ways to walk a labyrinth - each individual makes their own way.

Our classical 7-circuit labyrinth is open for guests in daylight hours.

Suzan Scott. Artist Observer. Landscape Paintings. Abstractions and Atmospherics

August 3. - September 30.

Open Th-Su 11-5

KMR Arts is proud to announce the opening of Diana Weymar: Everything I Touched, from August 24 through October 19, 2024. Please join us for an opening reception with the artist, Saturday, August 24, from 3-5 pm. This exhibit is Weymar's first exhibit at KMR Arts.

Diana Weymar is a renowned textile artist and pioneer in the growing world of "craftivism," a movement that combines art and activism to address social and political issues. Weymar grew up in the rugged wilderness of Northern British Columbia, where she learned early on the value of resourcefulness: "Everything we had and did was a creative act of survival." She later studied creative writing at Princeton University. 

Everything I Touched is a collection of compelling quotations meticulously stitched on found fabrics such as vintage handkerchiefs and cocktail napkins. The quotations, explore themes of love, identity, and resilience. The act of transforming stitching into art creates an almost subversive result, more powerful than reading the text on its own.

In this work, Weymar seeks out connections, rather than differences. The viewer pauses and processes not only what they are seeing, but how they are seeing it. These are objects that would not have any value and would have been discarded unless someone stopped to appreciate them.

As a “domestic art”, embroidery has historically been associated with women’s work, along with pottery, candle-making, weaving, and knitting, The “domestic arts” have also traditionally transcended class, race, and nationality. Just as quilting bees in the American South served both social and practical purposes, Diana Weymar’s work has gathered momentum with its “call and response” process, drawing individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and geographical locations together, as they unite and collaborate.

The tactile allure of the embroidery adds a physical dimension to the art, allowing viewers to feel the textures and appreciate the work that goes into each and every stitch: "What makes these pieces powerful is because the handwork is evident," Weymar says. "It's so personal." 

Weymar's groundbreaking textiles are inviting and jarring, playful and serious, dainty and powerful. Weymar splashes pastel backdrops and stiches intricate patterns to complement the quotations. Each piece invites viewers to engage with it on multiple levels, creating a dynamic interplay between text, texture, and meaning.

Gallery owner, Kathy McCarver says, “From the moment I saw Diana’s work, I wanted to learn more about it, own it, and exhibit it. This work is intimate and human, an antidote to our loud, impersonal, mass-marketed, mass-produced world. This modern world, with its advances and progress, has rendered humans disconnected. This compelling work is an attempt to connect us through words and thoughts.”

Weymar has fostered a sense of community surrounding her projects, encouraging others to send in their textiles or stitch their own pieces. Throughout her career, Weymar has collaborated with organizations such as Build Peace, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Nantucket Atheneum. Her work has been showcased across the United States and Canada, receiving international acclaim for its innovative artistic approach. 

If you would like more information, please email kathy@kmrarts.com.

August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.

September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025

For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.

Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the remarkable life and impact of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Presented through the Frederic "Flyhawk" Koch collection of Williams' art and memorabilia, generously donated in honor of his father, the exhibition encapsulates the legendary player's career and enduring legacy.

September 1, 2024 – November 9, 2024

Mary Janacek, this year’s winner of the annual MIXMASTER competition, documents the changing world around her through layers of burned, torn, and painted paper. Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed showcases her evocative artwork that captures specific environmental and cultural moments. From nights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to days when wildfire smoke blotted out the sun, visitors are invited to recall the emotions of each dynamic scene and immerse themselves in Janacek’s riveting work.

Enjoy the afternoon with a delicious lunch, great music and dancing!

Menu: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Band: Northeast Country

Pre-registration is required 2 days prior for meal count.

$7.00 per person due at the door

This 12 week process is based on Julia Cameron’s book of the same name.

Reading and reflecting on her words and her experiences we can begin to free the blocks that keep us from attaining our inner freedom to be who we are called to be! Implementing her practices and sharing with one another our insights and wisdom, challenges and joy we can journey together on the spiritual path of higher creativity.

It begins with an introductory zoom session on Tuesday September 10 at 11 am.

A kick off weekend, September 13 – 15, will be held at Wisdom House.

For the next 13 weeks we will meet on zoom on Tuesdays from 11 AM to Noon, EDT.

After that we will read and share on one chapter a week, beginning September 17. You will need the book for this program.

NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art

Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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 hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.

With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.

In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.

The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:

• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.

• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!

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 weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

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The exceptional artists of the North

East Watercolor Society will again exhibit at the Gallery at Kent Art

Association (Kent Ct.) Go to www.kentart.org for directions and other

info.

Join us to view 72 of the finest watercolor paintings that are Free and Open to the Public. Artists that come from across the United States, and overseas as well, are part of the prestigious exhibition with subjects that range from portraits, landscapes, pets and still life.

A multitude of skills: color, line and style will grace the Gallery in the charming town of Kent CT. (voted one of the Best Places to Live in the Mar/Apr Yankee magazine in

2024.) The Opening Reception will be on Sun, Sept 8th 2-4pm with the Welcome and Awards at 3pm. The Juror of Awards this year is Susan Hope Fogel https://www.susanhopefogelfineart.com/about.

From September 8th through September 29th you can enjoy the lovely, walkable venue and take in the breathtaking artwork of NEWS!

Press cider at the beautiful Chanticleer Acres farm located at 51 Hutchinson Parkway in Litchfield, CT. Feel free to bring your own apples to press ($10/bushel) or just stop by to sample and take home some cider! We request that you bring your own jar/bottle/jug .

Located on the Kent Land Trust Field (37 South Main St/Route 7) in Kent and across the road from the Kent Greenhouse, the Kent CT Farmers Market attracts many vendors selling organic produce, honey, poultry, meat, cheese, fish, preserves and jams, flowers, baked goods, herbals, handmade items and much more!

"Good health and good living starts with good eating!"

The Kent CT Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM from mid-May to mid-October, Rain or Shine!

For more info, follow us on Instagram @kent_ct_farmers_market or visit kentct.com

Come enjoy this local Farmers Market rain or shine!

Enjoy some fresh vegetables, produce, meats and even a local pizza maker!

The Fantasy Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Friday, September 20, 6:30 PM to discuss "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard.

Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own.

To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction.

One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.

E-audio: https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/red-queen-victoria-aveyard/11588542

E-book: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/red-queen-victoria-aveyard/12511038

New registrations and book requests: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

Robotics And Beyond is hosting a free 5-week board game night, thanks to generous funding by Union Savings Bank Foundation. Choose from Stratego, Life, Risk and Cranium. Grades 6-12. Register at https://roboticsandbeyond.org/year-round-stem-programs/.

Friday, September 20th, at 7:00, we are thrilled to have back Kent Besocke (https://www.kentbesockemusic.net/). Kent is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who has been performing solo and in various groups for over 20 years. A performance from Kent involves homespun stories, original songs, well-chosen cover material, and accompaniment that includes guitar, banjo, mandolin, and other stringed instruments. Everyone enjoyed his performance his last time here, and this time will be no different.

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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Join us for a night of laughter and fun at our Comedy Open Mic Night, hosted by the hilarious Jordan Karl! An NBC Comedy invitee and Last Comix Standing Finalist, Jordan promises to bring the house down with his sharp wit and infectious humor.

Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at door - FREE entry for Open Mic Participants

* For Advance Tickets Sales pricing, purchase before September 19th.

BYOB & Snacks

CASH PRIZE "TIP JAR" TO BEST COMIC OF THE NIGHT. Support your favorite comedians!

Important Information for Participants:

Sign-Up: Sign up online or at the door. First come, first serve.

Guaranteed Spots: The first 10 participants to sign up are guaranteed up to a 10-minute spot.

Content Guidelines: We're here to laugh FOR GOOD.

Promotional Materials: Comedian names and headshots for promotional materials may be emailed to erin@thecommunitycenter.org. Remember to share and invite your fans, family, and friends!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your comedic talents or simply enjoy a night of great entertainment. See you there for a night of laughs!

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. In this charming and endearing revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, adult actors play the four-year-old characters as they come to understand the important things of life: friendship, happiness, and staying resilient.

The Congregational Church of Burlington is hosting a free Jazz Cafe & Social. All are welcome.

With music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley, The Spitfire Grill is based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff and is directed and musical directed by Steven Olivieri

A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. The Grill is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the Grill wins. Soon, mail arrives by the wheelbarrow and things really start cookin’ at the Spitfire Grill.

Shows are September 13 - 28 on Friday and Saturday at 8 PM with matinees on Sunday at 2PM. There will be a free preview for area senior citizens on Thursday, September 12 at 8 PM.

Brookfield Theatre's 2024 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

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

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

Five Points Arts, one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected arts nonprofits, is accepting submissions for its 2024 Small Works Juried Exhibition. Open to all artists 18 years or older working in any style or medium. All accepted works will be exhibited at Five Points Gallery and on the Five Points website. The one award will be a 2025 solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery.

Call Dates: August 18 – October 6, 2024

Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025

https://fivepointsarts.org/2024/08/14/call-for-art-2024-small-works-juried-exhibition/

Add your painted rock to Millie and watch her grow. We can't wait to see all the Creativity in New Milford. “MILLIE” will live next to the walkway in front of the library.

August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

See the attached flyer, our Facebook page or our website for more details.

Questions: info.nmgardenclub@gmail.com

CO-SPONSORED: The Garden Club of New Milford and The New Milford Public Library (Children's section).

Local and organic produce, baked goods, cheese, soap, pasta, pasture meat and eggs, plants, cut flowers dairy and so much more. The best of Litchfield County

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

Landmark Community Theatre Youth Program will be continuing this fall with the play "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The program is open to youth ages 8 through 13 years old. No previous experience is necessary to enroll. Classes will be held at our production center, located at 9 Center Street Thomaston (across from Roma's florist). 

Classes begin Saturday, September 21st and will continue to be held on Saturday mornings until December 14th. Each class begins promptly at 9 am and ends promptly at 12 pm. Parents are expected to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to ensure class starts on time. All students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in and bring a snack and refillable water bottle. Practicing at home will be required to participate. 

There will be a performance for the public on the final day of class, December 14th at 2 p.m.  Each student will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the performance. Classes will increase the week before the performance to accommodate for extra rehearsal time. 

Each student is expected to behave respectfully while in class. LCT has no tolerance for bullying of any kind. All accusations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated by the Youth Program Education Director and program staff. 

LCT encourages all youth of different abilities to participate in our programs. If your student requires additional accommodations to participate, please let us know. A scholarship is available to those interested in receiving financial support. Email LCT Youth Education Director, Andrea Bingham, or call 860-283-8558 x102

• Registration: $175 per student
• Time: 9 am - 12 pm (every Saturday)
• Dates: Starts Saturday, September 21st - ends Saturday, December 14th. 

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome an art show in honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, "Raíces y Colores: A Tapestry of Latinx Identity," on view beginning Thursday, September 12.

This exhibit highlights works from a collection of seven emerging Latino artists with an aim to celebrate the culture and contributions of Latino Americans in the artistic sphere, and includes works by seven emerging artists.

The exhibit is curated by park board member Maria Mostajo, a Latinx art collector and supporter of emerging artists. It will be on view through Sunday, September 29. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

New Milford, Ct. Fire Trucks, cruisers even a sleek race car straight off the tracks will be awaiting families and children of all ages to honk horns and sound sirens at Litchfield Crossings annual “Touch A Truck” on Sept 21, 9am to 2pm.  Young attendees will have the thrill of climbing into the driver’s seats and meeting their local heroes.

This year’s event will benefit New Milford Police K-9 Unit, funding the care and training of their new therapy dog. 

The wonderful works of New Milford native and artist Dennis Stuart will be on display from July 27th - September 21st. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, July 27th, from 12-2 pm.

Dennis Stuart, a graduate of the Paier School of Art in Hamden, also studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He began his career by establishing his studio in 1977, with his early work focusing on illustrating educational film strips, periodicals, and books for the commercial market.

Over the years, he has actively participated in national and regional art competitions, gaining recognition for his versatile use of watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and oil paint. He explores a variety of themes, often drawing inspiration from nature. When describing his work, Stuart says, “With my paintings, I attempt to capture a moment in time, revealing a contemplative interpretation of nature. Farm, field, forest, and brook are landscape subjects I am drawn toward." His work emphasizes pattern and color harmony, using suggestive texture, color, and shape to translate subjects onto canvas or paper.

Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT.

Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.

For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.

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 listing.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

Outdoor Market - June 15 through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

The Voice of Art is thrilled to invite you to its fourth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on the Green (formerly, Litchfield Art Festival)!  This show will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England and beyond. The Litchfield Hills have a history and reputation of featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists who are widely admired by art enthusiasts.  

Fine Non-Functional Art:

• Painting 
• Sculpture 
• Mixed Media     
• Digital Art
• Graphics/Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography

Fine Functional Art:

• Ceramics 
• Glass
• Leather
• Fiber/Paper Art
• Wood Works 
• Metal
• Jewelry

Town of Sharon in the Litchfield Hills

Known for its grand estates, the Town of Sharon is a quaint town in Litchfield County in Connecticut and a civic-minded community that is centered on an enormous Town Green featuring a handsome stone library, a red-brick historical society. Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, Sharon has very beautiful areas to walk or hike, providing many opportunities for recreation and a way to enjoy the scenic beauty. It is also home to lovely farm lands to visit and enjoy.  A stone clock tower erected in 1885-86 welcomes visitors from neighboring New York State and still provides them with the accurate time. Residents are justly proud of the TriArts Sharon Playhouse, a summer theater that now offers productions year round. Depending on the season, you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm, and you can always explore flora and fauna at the Sharon Audubon Center, which has over eleven miles of scenic hiking trails on 1,147 acres of mixed forest, meadows, wetlands, ponds and streams.

 Truly an historical town, but at the same time, proximity to Manhattan keeps this corner of Connecticut contemporary. The Litchfield Hills are a popular escape for city folk, who in turn have helped raise the bar for restaurants and accommodations in the area — turning what has long been a destination for antiquers into a haven for foodies, as well. Its shops and restaurants, set around the historic green and immediate area, contribute to the 18th century New England town atmosphere. And, along with the beautiful rural setting that includes the Beckley Iron Furnace State Park, Twin Lakes and the Wononskopomuc Lake, Lime Rock Park and Salisbury Ski Jumps offer many outdoor activities.

Come view our new exhibit Letters Home. Learn about the experiences of Helen Wersebe, World War II Army nurse. The Gunn Museum is fortunate to have in its collection over 200 letters written to and from Washington resident Ms. Wersebe. These letters share her life as a deployed Army Nurse stationed in the Pacific during World War II.

Please note: The exhibit is located on the second floor and it not handicap-accessible.

This workshop will cover all the basics you’ll need to use the Makerspace’s Baby Lock 

Aurora sewing machines during open hours. Open to adults, teens, and children ages 8+ accompanied by adults.

Registration is required: www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/category/makerspace-programs/2024-09/

Carol Brightman Johnson is an artist based in Litchfield County, CT. Originally from Andover, MA, she grew up painting a variety of subjects, winning prizes and portrait commissions while still in high school. She graduated with honors from Boston University School of Fine Art and did additional studies with David Gray, Jeff Legg, William Scott Jennings, Albert Handel, David Lussier, Clayton Beck III, Patricia K. Fogle and Ralph Oberg. She usually paints with oils, but occasionally finds expression in pastel, ink or Conte crayon. Carol has participated in Plein Air events: Carmel, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA, Escalante, UT and Cheyenne, WY. Her painting "The Old Jensen Cabin" won the Grand Prize in "Plein Air WY", chosen by Southwest Art magazine. Her equine images have won top honors in national shows, been featured on magazine covers and toured with Paint America. She exhibited in numerous national, regional and local juried art shows. Carol got many honors, often for her animal-themed works. She has done magazine covers for "the Chronicle of the Horse" and "Horse World USA" as well as illustrations for the weekly "Litchfield County Times".

Carol has done solo shows at The Good Gallery, Minor Memorial Library, Stairwell Gallery at Gunn Library, The Smithy and Marty's Cafe and is affiliated with various local and national art organizations. Carol accepts commissions and gives private art instruction. Her work can be found in collections around the US and Canada.

Phil Stone, a Litchfield County native, attended the Philadelphia College of Art where he studied Design. Phil then went on to a career as an award-winning product designer for the Ethan Allen Corporation in Danbury, CT, where he worked for 38 years. Specializing in wood furniture, there are a number of design patents in his name. In retirement, Phil attended the New York Botanical Garden Illustration program, working in drawing, colored pencil, watercolor, oil painting and studying plant morphology. Phil will show mainly oil paintings, but also drawings (graphite), prisma color paintings (colored pencil) as well as abstract paintings and monotypes (one the many types of printing processes). Some of his pieces are very precisely defined and some more on the abstract side. Phil is always exploring many subjects with inspirations deriving from painting en plein air as well as in his studio. His works are in many private collections on both sides of the country. Locally he has shown his art at the Washington Art Association, the Woodbury Library, the Glebe House in Woodbury, as well as in previous shows at the Minor Memorial Library.

Master your smartphone camera in this photography workshop! Employ camera controls specific to your device, using photo editing programs, and understand photographic theory to produce high quality imagery. You will learn to identify elements that make up successful and unsuccessful compositions using your photos. Designed for all levels of experience.

Instructor: Peter Glass

Saturday, September 21, 2024

10 AM - 5 PM

Ages: 15+

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Monteiro Community Gallery

September 8, 2024 – November 6, 2024

Free to Be, celebrating artists on the autism spectrum, will include work by artists as young as 8 years old. Included with admission.

Museum Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 11-5 PM, Sundays 11-4 PM. Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning in October.

The path of the labyrinth is like the path of life - twisting and turning, experiencing feelings of being lost and of arrival, navigating the path alone but present with others. Walking the labyrinth is an opportunity to take a break from one’s busy world, to move your body in silence, to reflect on your life in its pure essence as it interacts with the earth. There are no right ways to walk a labyrinth - each individual makes their own way.

Our classical 7-circuit labyrinth is open for guests in daylight hours.

Suzan Scott. Artist Observer. Landscape Paintings. Abstractions and Atmospherics

August 3. - September 30.

Open Th-Su 11-5

KMR Arts is proud to announce the opening of Diana Weymar: Everything I Touched, from August 24 through October 19, 2024. Please join us for an opening reception with the artist, Saturday, August 24, from 3-5 pm. This exhibit is Weymar's first exhibit at KMR Arts.

Diana Weymar is a renowned textile artist and pioneer in the growing world of "craftivism," a movement that combines art and activism to address social and political issues. Weymar grew up in the rugged wilderness of Northern British Columbia, where she learned early on the value of resourcefulness: "Everything we had and did was a creative act of survival." She later studied creative writing at Princeton University. 

Everything I Touched is a collection of compelling quotations meticulously stitched on found fabrics such as vintage handkerchiefs and cocktail napkins. The quotations, explore themes of love, identity, and resilience. The act of transforming stitching into art creates an almost subversive result, more powerful than reading the text on its own.

In this work, Weymar seeks out connections, rather than differences. The viewer pauses and processes not only what they are seeing, but how they are seeing it. These are objects that would not have any value and would have been discarded unless someone stopped to appreciate them.

As a “domestic art”, embroidery has historically been associated with women’s work, along with pottery, candle-making, weaving, and knitting, The “domestic arts” have also traditionally transcended class, race, and nationality. Just as quilting bees in the American South served both social and practical purposes, Diana Weymar’s work has gathered momentum with its “call and response” process, drawing individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and geographical locations together, as they unite and collaborate.

The tactile allure of the embroidery adds a physical dimension to the art, allowing viewers to feel the textures and appreciate the work that goes into each and every stitch: "What makes these pieces powerful is because the handwork is evident," Weymar says. "It's so personal." 

Weymar's groundbreaking textiles are inviting and jarring, playful and serious, dainty and powerful. Weymar splashes pastel backdrops and stiches intricate patterns to complement the quotations. Each piece invites viewers to engage with it on multiple levels, creating a dynamic interplay between text, texture, and meaning.

Gallery owner, Kathy McCarver says, “From the moment I saw Diana’s work, I wanted to learn more about it, own it, and exhibit it. This work is intimate and human, an antidote to our loud, impersonal, mass-marketed, mass-produced world. This modern world, with its advances and progress, has rendered humans disconnected. This compelling work is an attempt to connect us through words and thoughts.”

Weymar has fostered a sense of community surrounding her projects, encouraging others to send in their textiles or stitch their own pieces. Throughout her career, Weymar has collaborated with organizations such as Build Peace, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Nantucket Atheneum. Her work has been showcased across the United States and Canada, receiving international acclaim for its innovative artistic approach. 

If you would like more information, please email kathy@kmrarts.com.

Ken Wolslegel will present a multimedia program called Earth 2024. Ken studied Environmental Science in college and subsequently worked as an investigator for contaminated site cleanup and environmental insurance claims evaluator. He is currently making it his mission to utilize his many years of environmental study and expertise to educate the public regarding climate change. His 65-minute multimedia presentation examines the issues of humans, biodiversity, oceans, climate change and ends with the future and how people can help. 

We are a quarter of the way into the 21st Century, and a health check-up on our planet is overdue. Earth 2024 (E24) is that check-up, in the form of an original 65-minute multimedia presentation, with compelling imagery, an accompanying soundtrack and live narration that takes a sweeping look at man's 2.5 million year evolutionary journey and the inadvertent peril our modern lifestyles have created here on earth. As the planet's population closes in on 10 billion, these perils and the actions we take (or do not take) today will determine man's future. E24 takes a sobering look at what is happening right now to the three foundations of life on earth: biodiversity, the oceans and our planet's changing climate. The impacts already happening to our economy, public health, food security and national security are put in plain sight. E24 then looks to the future, and what we need to do to keep these foundations intact. For teens and adults

Transform your pet into art at our Pet Portrait Workshop with Nancy Roman on Saturday, September 21st at 11am! Nancy will lead kids ages 6 and up through the process of creating a watercolor portrait of their pet or other animal. All kids need to bring is a reference photo of the pet they want to paint. Additional photos of animals will be made available to participants.

This event is free, but space is limited, so register today on our website or in-person at the library. 

Celebrating Waterfowl and Wildlife Conservation!  

Experience the awe of a raptor demonstration featuring several birds of prey. Join a guided tour of our aviaries where you can immerse yourself in these habitats and learn about the importance of our work. Enjoy games, crafts, and activities for the children, along with delicious food, music, and lots of fun! Local artisans, vendors, and nonprofits will also be represented. Don't miss out on this egg-citing opportunity to connect with nature and make a difference in our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our Duck Day!  

Join us for a day of fun and education at our upcoming community event celebrating waterfowl, wildlife, and nature conservation! This event is designed with families in mind, offering a variety of activities that blend entertainment with valuable insights into wildlife conservation. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply want to enjoy a day in nature with your family, there's something for everyone to enjoy!  

Admission:  Children 12 and under are FREE!    Members $20   Nonmembers $30    

Proceeds will help support our flocks.   

Contact Information: Visit our website to register and event updates. 

https://www.ripleyconservancy.org/duckday 

Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy is dedicated to the conservation of rare and endangered waterfowl for future generations. We are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.  

Event Details:  

Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2024  

Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm  

Location: The Constance B. Ripley (CBR) Field- 69 Brush Hill Rd, Litchfield CT  

Join us for a reading of our story of the month which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is City Shapes by Diana Murray.

From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn.

September 1, 2024 – November 9, 2024

Mary Janacek, this year’s winner of the annual MIXMASTER competition, documents the changing world around her through layers of burned, torn, and painted paper. Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed showcases her evocative artwork that captures specific environmental and cultural moments. From nights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to days when wildfire smoke blotted out the sun, visitors are invited to recall the emotions of each dynamic scene and immerse themselves in Janacek’s riveting work.

September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025

For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.

August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.

Join us as we welcome Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple who will help us become "BearAware!" This program is made possible by the Friends of the Goshen Public Library. Registration is required (OR encouraged): kindly email us at frontdesk@goshenpublib.org or call at 860-491-3234.

Take inspiration from current exhibit, Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed, and create layered paper landscapes! Each work of art will utilize textures and shapes in innovative ways to design an original work of art.

Join us for the seasonal opening of Spring Hill Vineyards! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the start of a new chapter with us at Spring Hill Vineyards. Cheers to spring! 🍇🌷🍷

Our annual Trinity Gallery Art Show will be held in September. Drop off dates for artists are Friday, Sep6 from 3-5 pm and Saturday, Sep 7 from 12-2 pm.

The jurors for our show this year are Jason Bailer Losh and Karen Anne Wexler.

The opening reception and awarding of prizes will be on Friday, Sep. 13 from 5-7 pm. The show will be open on Saturdays and Sundays for two weekends; Sep 14-15 and 21-22 from 12-4 pm.

NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art

Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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 hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.

With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.

In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.

The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:

• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.

• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!

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 weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

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Oracle Cards, Intuition and Energy Healing with Christine Dorsey

Easy online booking

Learn how to knit and crochet, and work on your own projects! For grades 6-12. Registration required.

Time: Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members

Registration Requested: Online

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

Tours leave at 1:00 from the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and last approximately 1 hour. The Historical Society also offers special themed tours. To learn more about themed walking tours, visit our online calendar for dates and times. 

Walking tours are free from members and $10 for non-members. For parties of 10 or more, please contact education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org for group options.  

Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 1-3PM

Shepaug Valley High School, 159 South Street, Washington, CT 06793

The whole family is invited to get to know Pilobolus during this fun-filled day featuring an interactive educational performance by Pilobolus dancers, lawn games, and delicious treats!

More info & ticket link available at pilobolus.org/family-day

Tickets: $10 (Ages 18 & under register for FREE!)

Plus >> SPECIAL PRE-EVENT WORKSHOP for KIDS AGES 5-12:

Join us for a FREE pre-show workshop! The workshop begins with a Pilobolus warm-up and our signature partnering techniques. Then, inspired by our Human Alphabet book, we will create alphabet letters with the human body! Participants will work with Pilobolus dancers to develop a special alphabet dance to perform on stage! Starts at noon. Must register in advance.

This event has been generously underwritten and supported by The James R. Dougherty Foundation, Inc., Union Savings Bank, Pepsi, LesserEvil, and Caraluzzi's

Bring your sense of adventure to this class, where we will try out different techniques to create floral images with alcohol inks. The saturated colors and wanderings of this medium are perfect to capture the imperfections of the natural world. We’ll explore painting, dripping, blowing, and layering. 

You will leave with a variety of alcohol ink pictures on Yupo paper. All materials will be provided.

The exceptional artists of the North East Watercolor Society will again exhibit at the Gallery at Kent Art Association (Kent Ct.) Go to www.kentart.org for directions and other info.

Join us to view 72 of the finest watercolor paintings that are Free and Open to the Public. Artists that come from across the United States, and overseas as well, are part of the prestigious exhibition with subjects that range from portraits, landscapes, pets and still life.

A multitude of skills: color, line and style will grace the Gallery in the charming town of Kent CT. (voted one of the Best Places to Live in the Mar/Apr Yankee magazine in

2024.) The Opening Reception will be on Sun, Sept 8th 2-4pm with the Welcome and Awards at 3pm. The Juror of Awards this year is Susan Hope Fogel https://www.susanhopefogelfineart.com/about.

From September 8th through September 29th you can enjoy the lovely, walkable venue and take in the breathtaking artwork of NEWS!

Magical Moments Gallery and Gardens at Esperanza Farm, 511 Town Hill Rd, New Hartford will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday Sept 14th,and 15th 1:00 to 4:00PM and again the following weekend. Visitors are welcome to enjoy this rare opportunity to stroll the extensive gardens, visit the gallery and chat with Holly Hall, the artist in residence, in her private studio, gardens, and gallery. Learn about the 150 + years of family stewardship of this nationally registered treasure. There is no charge and All sales/donations will go toward maintenance of the historic property. We look forward to greeting you to our beautiful grounds.

(Please note: the main house is Not open to the public and facilities are limited.)

Esperanza Farm facing West on the first of the Appalachian ridges has been a summer retreat (now a year- long haven) for generations of writers and artists.

Founded by Novelist, Julie Smith in 1872 as a summer retreat in her effort to escape the stultifying social atmosphere of Samuel Clemens' Hartford the country home continued to be a summer retreat for Literary, musical, and fine artist friends and family members who later sought to escape the heat of New York and Boston. Today the working farm  is maintained as a year-round family residence by the 7th generation and continues it’s role in support of the arts and environment.   

Clay Play Mini

• August 17th
• Sept 21st
• October 19th

For ages 7 and under with parents. 2:00-4:00PM

This is a chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands on some clay. We show you how then you get on the wheel right away. Smaller children can sit on their parent's lap. $50 ea

Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class

Registration and payment secures your spot.

(860) 354-4318 call with any questions.

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Author Margaret Anne Mary Moore shares her debut disability memoir Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss at the Woodbury Public Library,

When Margaret Anne Mary Moore's umbilical cord prolapsed and caused a five-minute deprivation during her February 1997 birth and delivery, she was given no chance of survival. As she was being connected to respirators in the neonatal intensive care unit, her parents were told that she would not live through the night. No medical personnel can explain why she survived and began to breathe on her own; they have labeled it a miraculous recovery. Margaret came home with cerebral palsy, a physical disability that impedes her ability to independently sit, stand, and walk. She relies on a wheelchair and walker. Given her speech impediment that makes her verbalizations unintelligible to those beyond her immediate family and close friends, she also relies on an Assistive and Augmentative Communication device, a specialized computer that allows her to type in her thoughts and have them read aloud by its synthesized voice. Margaret has needed assistance with feeding, dressing, tending to personal care needs, and transferring between her assistive equipment and furniture all her life.

Just before her second birthday, Margaret's father died of a rare form of stomach cancer. She and her two older brothers were raised by their mom Anne, a single mother who believes in the power of perseverance, teaching the children that they should use the determination that their father Terrence had in his cancer battle as inspiration for overcoming obstacles to achieve their greatest ambitions. Because Anne recognized the intelligence that Margaret had in early childhood, she enrolled her in regular education when she was entering preschool. Using assistive technology to complete her work, Margaret attended normal classes and was held to the same academic standards as her able-bodied peers from preschool through her graduate studies. With her walker, she grew up playing adaptive soccer and running competitively. She has been a Girl Scout since five years old, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, and has even participated in extreme sports such as ice skating, parasailing, and ziplining. She now shares her childhood experiences in her debut memoir Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss, a current Pushcart Prize nominee.

Margaret earned her MFA in creative nonfiction and poetry from Fairfield University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program in 2022 and is also a 2020 magna cum laude graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing and a minor in psychology. She currently works as a book editor and the marketing coordinator of an independent publisher, Woodhall Press, and also as an ambassador for her communication device manufacturer, PRC-Saltillo. She presents at national and international conferences multiple times each year, advocating for disability inclusion, accommodation, and tolerance of diversity in higher education and other sectors. In her personal time, she has founded service initiatives such as Positivity For Patients: The Art of Yes You Can, which works to donate works of art and writing depicting themes of motivation and positivity to be installed in hospitals in the hopes of uplifting patients’ spirits during long hospitalizations

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. In this charming and endearing revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, adult actors play the four-year-old characters as they come to understand the important things of life: friendship, happiness, and staying resilient.

Climb aboard the Mattatuck Van and learn about the Brass City! From the agricultural beginnings, to the industrial boom and the thousands of families that came with it, Waterbury’s history is a complex wonder! Visit highlights throughout the city with a knowledgeable museum educator.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry with Jay Ignaszewski as he shares his expertise on emerging technologies that have changed the landscape of film production. With over 50 years of experience, he was on the forefront of the industry’s transition from photo chemical to digital imaging, working on films from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to The Matrix. He will follow these developments in technology through personal accounts of his work on award-winning films with creators such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks and David Lynch.

Presented by: Jay Ignaszewski

Five Points Arts Center

Free and open to the public

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Part of the year long 100th Anniversary of the Falls Village Vol. Fire Dept.'s celebration with a parade down Main St to Warren Turnpike and ending at HVRHS. Apparatus on display at the High School with food trucks, live music and fireworks at dusk. Rain date Sept. 22.

The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to host Connecticut musician Ron Castonguay who will be here to sign copies of his new book “Rhythmic Sight Reading” on Saturday September 21st at 3 pm.

ABOUT THE BOOK

It is Castonguay’s observation that over 90% of melodic sight-reading mistakes happen in rhythm.  His book introduces a rhythmic sight-reading method that he has developed over the past three decades of teaching music called “The Tik-A Tee Method.”  This method works.  It is fun, easy to learn, and practical.  It is intended for any and every ensemble type – or private instruction – in upper elementary, middle school, high school, college and beyond.  

The 172-page spiral bound book focuses only on rhythm and time signatures, from beginning to advanced, through the vocalization of rhythms using only four basic words. With clear and concise explanations, visuals and summaries, constructed in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-use format, with over 346 practice exercises and over 363 MP3s, this book could change how you and your students think about sight-reading! Castonguay’s system is research-based and backed by over three decades of experience directing instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as high level music theory courses.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ron Castonguay is an innovative and accomplished educator, administrator, clinician, author, composer, conductor and performer.  He received his bachelor’s degree in music theory & composition from the University of Miami (FL.) in 1993.  He is currently in his fifth year as Director of the Arts and Music Director at The Frederick Gunn School in picturesque Washington, Connecticut, after spending 23 years at Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, where he was the Department Chair for the Performing Arts and Music Director.  In Miami, he directed Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, as well as A.P. Music Theory and IB Music SL & HL.  During his tenure at Gulliver, his ensembles consistently earned top marks at District, State and National music festivals.  In addition to his career as a conductor and music educator, Ron is also a published composer and author, as well as a professional saxophonist and recording artist.

Castonguay resides in Washington, CT, with his wife, Melissa, and their two daughters, Siena and Summer.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

“Being able to use this method and seeing my students’ improved confidence and precision was truly gratifying. This book is a rhythmic roadmap, essential for anyone looking to enhance their sight-reading ability. Bravo to Ron for crafting a truly impactful guide for rhythmic mastery!” - Adrian Gordon, Composter/Conductor/Author/ Performer & Music Educator

Website: www.roncastonguay.com

This event is free and open to the public.  If you are unable to attend this event, you may reserve signed copies of “Rhythmic Sight Reading” by calling The Hickory Stick Bookshop at (860) 868 0525, or shop our website 24/7 at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  

Washington Art Association and Gallery is thrilled to announce its biggest fundraising event of the year, All That Jazz! This year our Summer Solstice substitute will take place at Spring Hill Vineyard on Saturday, September 21 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

As in previous years you can count on something for everyone! A five-piece jazz group made up of musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center will perform toe-tapping dance music, Executive Cuisine will be catering to every taste with their delicious hors d’oeuvres and the wine and beer will flow! There will also be extraordinary pieces of donated art for all to bid on in our live auction.

All proceeds from All That Jazz directly support Washington Art Association’s programming, classes, exhibitions and special events. The generosity of supporters of the arts like you make the event not only a wonderful benefit for Washington Art Association but also a fabulous summer party for the whole community.

MVPSOS is a dedicated volunteer-driven nonprofit foundation, founded in 2006 with a heartfelt mission. We strive to offer vital financial support to children in New Milford who face financial challenges, enabling them to pursue their passions in local sports, arts, and educational programs. Over the past 20 years, MVPSOS has contributed over $400,000 towards this cause, touching the lives of countless young individuals in our community.

We invite you to join us in supporting the numerous local organizations we fund. Your participation not only helps sustain these important initiatives but also allows you to win fantastic raffle prizes. Together, let's continue making dreams a reality for New Milford's children.

The ticket price includes one free cocktail.

Food: Delicious passed hors d'oeuvres provided by Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar!

Cocktails: Beer, wine, soft drinks, and signature cocktails are available. (ticket price includes one free cocktail)

Live Music: Featuring local talent including Dean Snellback, Dan Sawyer, and the Candlewood Valley Brass Quintet.

Raffle Prizes: For sports, entertainment, health & beauty, restaurant gift cards, gift certificates, gift baskets, and lots, lots more!

Sponsors: RC3 Electric, Marandola Fuel Service. Bakewell & Mulhare, 19Main, and Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar.

A Studio Affair

Saturday,

September 21st 

21+ 6:30-10:00P - Free

We have established a lively hub where our community can come together, socialize with friends, and engage with new acquaintances. Our primary focus is on inclusivity and nurturing creativity.

If you're already working on a project, bring it along to continue working on it. You don't need to be a professional artist to participate; all you need is a passion for creating. Just bring your enthusiasm!

Spread the word, invite your friends, and prepare for an unforgettable experience! And if you're feeling thirsty, remember to BYOB. We'll also be playing some vinyl records throughout the evening.

Find us at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

(860) 354-4318

www.villagecenterarts.org

Saturday, September 21st, at 7 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Orb Mellon with Dave Robbins. Orb Mellon (https://www.facebook.com/orbmellon/) is the blues moniker of Mike Malone, founder and guitarist of the seminal 1990s indie rock band and Sony/Epic recording artists Dirt Merchants. Orb Mellon mines the raw energy of 20th Century American roots music, particularly whiskey fueled house party delta blues. They are one of the most dynamic performers we've had, and we don't use "don't miss" lightly. We are very much looking forward to having them back!

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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Join us on Saturday September 21st at 7pm as we welcome Caledonia : 

Thistles and Shamrocks, featuring Caroline Bennett and Al Burgasser with special guests Rebecca McCallum & Dave Wonsey 

Caroline Bennett and Al Burgasser, both with family ties to Scotland, honor and share their heritage by performing Scottish and Irish music together as the duo Caledonia. 

They are excited to be joined this evening by Rebecca McCallum on fiddle and vocals, and Dave Wonsey on percussion.  

Tonight's concert, Thistles and Shamrocks, highlights a collection of traditional and contemporary songs that span the centuries and tell the stories of the people, their lives, and the traditions that define these two countries.

Caroline will share her original compositions in Gaelic - currently being featured on the BBC Radio nan Gàidheal - as well as ancient Gaelic songs of the sea and songs that tell of the lives of working people. Enjoy haunting melodies, toe-tapping mouth music, songs of longing and exile, and humorous ballads and stories.

Together, Caroline and Al bring rich harmonies and a special connection to the music that they love, enhanced by the fiddle and drumming contributions from our award winning guest performers.

About the artists:  

Caroline Bennett has received awards and recognition for her Gaelic singing, songwriting and poetry, in local Mòd competitions as well as the Royal National Mòd in Scotland. Her original songs are currently being featured on a new BBC program series, hosted by Gillebride MacMillan, highlighting current generation singer-songwriters who are writing new songs in Gaelic, Caroline has a very special ability to create songs and poems in the bardic tradition of Scotland and is passionate about bringing to life, voices of the past as well as bringing new music to the Gaelic culture.

Al Burgasser, has been a singer/songwriter and working musician for more than 50 years. He is currently very active full time in the western Connecticut music scene, performing and organizing musical events, music classes, and working on sound and video production. At the heart of the collaboration between Al and Caroline has been their special connection to the music they love and the opportunity to record, produce and create videos for many of her original works.

Dave Wonsey Drummer/Percussionist Dave Wonsey, recently retired Music Educator, taught adjunct for the past 28 years at Marymount College, Fordham University, Norwalk College, Wooster School, & Kent School. Again for 28 years, he also held the positions of Principal timpanist & percussionist with Ridgefield. He is a World Champion Bagpipe band style Snare Drummer, and accomplished Jazz & Rock drum set player.

Kent Quiz Night is back again at the Kent Firehouse! Brought to you by the Kent Memorial Library, the very popular and fun Kent Quiz Night will be held on Saturday, September 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. at the spacious Kent Firehouse at 28 Maple Street, Kent, CT.

The evening’s format is as follows: teams of 4 are formed of adults 18 years of age and above before the event. The Quizmaster, Sarah Marshall, has created prewritten questions and will mark points as each team answers. Steve Pener will once again serve as the charming Emcee.

At the end of the evening, the highest scoring team will win a $200 prize. Bring your own refreshments. Chances for a wine basket are $1 and will be sold throughout the night. To register your team it is $50.00 per team of 4 online in advance, or $60.00 at the door. All teams must also bring a bottle of wine for the basket. Your team must have a name. All proceeds go to the Kent Memorial Library.

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. In this charming and endearing revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, adult actors play the four-year-old characters as they come to understand the important things of life: friendship, happiness, and staying resilient.

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!

Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.

Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” with Tom Cruise, Zack Snyder’s sci fi epic, “Rebel Moon, and his latest film “Sweetwater”, based on the true story of the first African American signed to the NBA.

Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.

Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”.

A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.

New York pianist, Roger Peltzman’s one-person show, Dedication, recounts his family’s tragic history fleeing the Nazis in war-torn Europe using drama, humor, powerful images and musical performances of everything from blues to Chopin. Drawn into the story of people he never knew, Peltzman develops a “relationship” with his uncle, Norbert Stern, a brilliant pianist who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 21. Learning that Holocaust trauma can be inherited, Peltzman recounts his coming to terms with second generation survivor trauma and the role of music in helping to manage wounds that will never fully heal. Get Tickets Here.

With music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley, The Spitfire Grill is based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff and is directed and musical directed by Steven Olivieri

A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. The Grill is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the Grill wins. Soon, mail arrives by the wheelbarrow and things really start cookin’ at the Spitfire Grill.

Shows are September 13 - 28 on Friday and Saturday at 8 PM with matinees on Sunday at 2PM. There will be a free preview for area senior citizens on Thursday, September 12 at 8 PM.

Brookfield Theatre's 2024 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, this Drama Desk Award-winning comedy focuses on the nostalgic power of women’s clothing. Our cast will entertain audiences with funny, wistful, and endearing memories about families and loved ones through the prism of their closets. Love Loss and What I Wore is like a long heart-to-heart chat over coffee with a best friend. 

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

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

Five Points Arts, one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected arts nonprofits, is accepting submissions for its 2024 Small Works Juried Exhibition. Open to all artists 18 years or older working in any style or medium. All accepted works will be exhibited at Five Points Gallery and on the Five Points website. The one award will be a 2025 solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery.

Call Dates: August 18 – October 6, 2024

Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025

https://fivepointsarts.org/2024/08/14/call-for-art-2024-small-works-juried-exhibition/

At long last, the trip of a lifetime has arrived—AMERICA'S COWBOY COUNTRY!

Join us as we travel to the Wild West in September of 2024. A visit to experience our amazing National Parks out West seems to be on everyone’s Bucket List. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to check it off of yours!

Morris Community Activities (Morris Beach and Recreation / Morris Senior Center) has partnered with AAA Travel / Member Choice Vacations / Collette Tours to bring you this once in a lifetime experience. You will enjoy 7 days / 7 nights out West with an amazing itinerary.

Some of the highlights of your experience include, but are not limited to: Badlands National Park / Custer State Park / Crazy Horse Memorial / Mt. Rushmore / Deadwood / Buffalo Bill Center of the West / Yellowstone National Park / Jackson Hole / Grand Teton National Park.

We’ll be spending 3 days in South Dakota and 5 days in Wyoming.

Your tour includes 10 meals: 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

We'll experience such things as an intimate conversation with a Lakota Native American; searching for a herd of over 1,000 bison; learn about the National Historic Landmark of Deadwood from a local; experience what life was like in the Old West; be in awe of Old Faithful, herself and finally, experience travel in a covered wagon with an authentic chuckwagon dinner!

This adventure includes your round trip air fare from Bradley International Airport along with ALL of your transfers including transportation to and from the airport from the Morris Town Hall, hotel accommodations, 10 meals along with activity / museum entry fees. Some gratuities not included.

Travel dates are September 22—29, 2024.

Cost per person, double occupancy—$3,999.

Single occupancy rate - $4,999. per person

Triple occupancy rate - $3,769. per person

**BOOK BEFORE CYBER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 and enjoy and ADDITIONAL $100 off!**

A deposit of $698. per person is due by March 15, 2024 to secure your reservation. Final payment is due by July 24, 2024.

If you'd like a copy of our 4 page color brochure, please email or call us! Activities@townofmorrisct.com / 860-567-7437.

Question? Please email us at Activities@townofmorrisct.com 

Eggs | Pancakes | Bacon | Sausage |Juice | Endless Coffee

Adults - $8

Seniors - $6

Children under 8 - $5

Cash/check

Add your painted rock to Millie and watch her grow. We can't wait to see all the Creativity in New Milford. “MILLIE” will live next to the walkway in front of the library.

August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

See the attached flyer, our Facebook page or our website for more details.

Questions: info.nmgardenclub@gmail.com

CO-SPONSORED: The Garden Club of New Milford and The New Milford Public Library (Children's section).

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome an art show in honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, "Raíces y Colores: A Tapestry of Latinx Identity," on view beginning Thursday, September 12.

This exhibit highlights works from a collection of seven emerging Latino artists with an aim to celebrate the culture and contributions of Latino Americans in the artistic sphere, and includes works by seven emerging artists.

The exhibit is curated by park board member Maria Mostajo, a Latinx art collector and supporter of emerging artists. It will be on view through Sunday, September 29. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

State Museum Sunday

June 23rd Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Free admission for Connecticut residents at any of the four State Museums on the third Sunday of the month. Free Admission does not apply for Special Workshops, only general admission to the Eric Sloane Museum.

The Voice of Art is thrilled to invite you to its fourth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on the Green (formerly, Litchfield Art Festival)!  This show will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England and beyond. The Litchfield Hills have a history and reputation of featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists who are widely admired by art enthusiasts.  

Fine Non-Functional Art:

• Painting 
• Sculpture 
• Mixed Media     
• Digital Art
• Graphics/Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography

Fine Functional Art:

• Ceramics 
• Glass
• Leather
• Fiber/Paper Art
• Wood Works 
• Metal
• Jewelry

Town of Sharon in the Litchfield Hills

Known for its grand estates, the Town of Sharon is a quaint town in Litchfield County in Connecticut and a civic-minded community that is centered on an enormous Town Green featuring a handsome stone library, a red-brick historical society. Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, Sharon has very beautiful areas to walk or hike, providing many opportunities for recreation and a way to enjoy the scenic beauty. It is also home to lovely farm lands to visit and enjoy.  A stone clock tower erected in 1885-86 welcomes visitors from neighboring New York State and still provides them with the accurate time. Residents are justly proud of the TriArts Sharon Playhouse, a summer theater that now offers productions year round. Depending on the season, you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm, and you can always explore flora and fauna at the Sharon Audubon Center, which has over eleven miles of scenic hiking trails on 1,147 acres of mixed forest, meadows, wetlands, ponds and streams.

 Truly an historical town, but at the same time, proximity to Manhattan keeps this corner of Connecticut contemporary. The Litchfield Hills are a popular escape for city folk, who in turn have helped raise the bar for restaurants and accommodations in the area — turning what has long been a destination for antiquers into a haven for foodies, as well. Its shops and restaurants, set around the historic green and immediate area, contribute to the 18th century New England town atmosphere. And, along with the beautiful rural setting that includes the Beckley Iron Furnace State Park, Twin Lakes and the Wononskopomuc Lake, Lime Rock Park and Salisbury Ski Jumps offer many outdoor activities.

Don't miss the third episode of our Democracy Festival! Join us for “Our Better Angels: The Thinkers Shaping the Future” on September 22nd.

In a series of one-on-one conversations, featuring influential thinkers who have studied how the country has weathered its toughest times, Common Ground with Jane Whitney offers the calming reassurance of historical perspective and a moral clarity that can inspire a broad cross-section of Americans.

NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art

Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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 hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.

With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.

In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.

The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:

• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.

• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!

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 weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

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Local artisans...a great place to start your holiday shopping while supporting local!

The path of the labyrinth is like the path of life - twisting and turning, experiencing feelings of being lost and of arrival, navigating the path alone but present with others. Walking the labyrinth is an opportunity to take a break from one’s busy world, to move your body in silence, to reflect on your life in its pure essence as it interacts with the earth. There are no right ways to walk a labyrinth - each individual makes their own way.

Our classical 7-circuit labyrinth is open for guests in daylight hours.

Suzan Scott. Artist Observer. Landscape Paintings. Abstractions and Atmospherics

August 3. - September 30.

Open Th-Su 11-5

Jazz Brunch returns to the Palace Theater Poli Club this fall with the Eddie Allen Quintet.

Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author, and educator, Eddie Allen plays everything from big band jazz to R&B/pop to Latin, symphonic, Broadway and everything in between. Always entertaining, Eddie performs jazz standards and originals in the tradition of Art Blakey, Horace Silver, and Cannonball Adderley.

A delicious brunch is served at 11:00 AM, catered by Chef Charlene of Ciesco, the official caterer of Litchfield JazzFest. Enjoy an assortment of sweet and savory brunch favorites along with fruit and pastries while you relax and listen to some great music. Doors open at 10:15am. Music is 12pm – 2pm.

Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment and Litchfield Jazz

Have any plans for September 22? Join Litchfield Performing Arts and the world-famous Eddie Allen Quintet at the Palace Theater’s Poli Club for their popular SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH! Doors open at 10:15 AM, food service begins at 11 with music from 12-2. Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author, and educator Eddie Allen plays everything from big band jazz to R&B/pop to Latin, symphonic and Broadway. On the Great White Way, Eddie has played in the orchestras of Ain’t Misbehavin', Black & Blue, Side Show, Jelly’s Last Jam, Five Guys Named Mo’ and the Color Purple. Besides the quintet, Eddie leads a quartet, two septets –Salongo and PUSH – and a big band: The Eddie Allen Aggregation.

Eddie Allen Quintet

Allen will be joined by top-flight jazz musicians pianist Oscar Perez, bassist Elias Bailey, drummer E.J. Strickland, and sax TBA. 

Produced by Litchfield Performing Arts In conjunction with New England Arts and Entertainment

Be sure to buy your tickets ASAP, brunches are a sellout.

Convenient parking is available right across the street.

Come celebrate the changing of the seasons! Please join us for local vendors, delicious treats, games, and live music in our parking lot on Sunday, September 22nd from 11am-4pm.

September 1, 2024 – November 9, 2024

Mary Janacek, this year’s winner of the annual MIXMASTER competition, documents the changing world around her through layers of burned, torn, and painted paper. Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed showcases her evocative artwork that captures specific environmental and cultural moments. From nights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to days when wildfire smoke blotted out the sun, visitors are invited to recall the emotions of each dynamic scene and immerse themselves in Janacek’s riveting work.

September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025

For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

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

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