Community Calendar

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Join us on Thursday, April 3, for a special webinar to learn more about this program!

Register to attend!

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

Space is limited, please register on our website at https://www.gunnlibrary.org/series/second-third-grade-story-craft/

On Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home welcomes the blues duo of Rick Badowski and Michael St. George for their first time here. Michael is a 2nd Home veteran, performing here as Slim & St. George and Carm & St. George. This time he is teaming up with an amazing harmonica player in Rich Badowski for a night of great blues. Come down and make them feel welcome. Great music, food, drinks, and fun!

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Live, In-Person:

Join us as Litchfield resident and author Rod Oneglia shares his latest novel, A Quiet Grief. This historical novel begins in 1938 when a young, idealistic propaganda minister in Benito Mussolini’s fascist government (Gianni Orlandini) meets a Venetian girl of patrician family (Gabriella De Luca), also a nurse in the Italian Red Cross. Enraptured, they fall in love and plan to marry - all as Adolf Hitler places his first Nazi SS operatives in Rome to secure his “Pact of Steel” with Mussolini prior to the start of World War II.

Rod Oneglia loves Italy. All of it. For its unbelievable history, its art, its architecture, its food and especially for the diversity of its regions settled by peoples from all corners of the globe who traversed its boundaries over the centuries introducing their own cultures into the mix. His education includes a BA from Middlebury College, study abroad in Florence, a JD from the University of Connecticut, and a year at the Wharton School. Rod is a multifaceted writer, having authored three plays, a musical, a humor book, a collection of Vietnam War poems, and a series of short stories. Additionally, he sculpts bronze works which are part of private collections and a museum.

Filmmaker Diego Ongaro will present a selection of three contemporary films by prominent European directors, each exploring the power of innocence and unyielding hope in the face of adversity.

Join us for the first of the three films in this series, Happy as Lazzaro (2018). Lyrical, haunting, and profoundly moving, Happy as Lazzaro unfolds in an isolated Italian village where a saintly young man’s innocence bridges the realms of the earthly and the mystical. A spellbinding fable from Alice Rohrwacher, it blends neorealist grit with ethereal wonder, evoking a timeless parable of human kindness and exploitation.

The film is 128 minutes long. Please register here.

Strangers become friends through art making

Global artists have been randomly paired and tasked to create an artwork together.

See the results and watch the video of their relationships,

You can also check out the earlier Stranger Show of two years ago. https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/strangers

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

Mail us your Postcard Art

A throwback to the 20th Century Mail Art movement, we're inviting artists from around the world to send us your art on a postcard.

One side: Your art, the other side, we need your name, email address, title of work, any artist statement addressed to:

Personaland PO Box 219 Harwinton, CT 06791

Just the cost of postage. Deadline for cards - May 5

We plan to exhibit the postcards at global art locations

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Two stranger become friends by collaborating on a work of art.

See the visual and videos online

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is thrilled to begin its 2025 season of art exhibits with a dual showcase by painter Doug Bloom and sculptor Justin Perlman. Their show, “Contrast,” will be on view beginning Friday, March 14.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This exhibition is a dynamic interplay of artistic perspectives—Bloom’s ethereal abstract watercolor landscapes meet Perlman’s sculptural narratives. Together, their works create a visual symphony of fluidity and form, inviting visitors into a space where nature, memory, and imagination collide.

The exhibit will be on view through Sunday, April 6. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook. 

An internationally known sculptor, Joy Brown’s larger than life human figures are instantly recognizable. And while her bronze sculptures grace public spaces from Beijing to New York City, each piece begins as a clay figure fired at her home studio in Kent, CT.

An opening reception for The Art of Joy Brown takes place Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Tremaine Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and closed Mondays.

You're invited to the 8th annual Spring Arts & Fine Craft Show at the Historic Merwinsville Hotel, featuring over 80 local artists. The show is open Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th and Friday, April 11th - Sunday, April 13th from 10am - 5pm all days. Both weekends will include live artist demonstrations where you'll be able to interact with a number of artists and ask questions about their artwork.

www.merwinsvillehotel.org

1 Browns Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT

"Then & Now/Now & Then": an exhibit of drawings and paintings, focuses on the long careers of artists Nancy Lasar and Caroll Macdonald. It features works in painting, drawing and print from various periods of their practices comparing and contrasting recurring themes and subject matter as it has evolved over time and in different media.

Nancy Lasar is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a BFA in Painting and graduated as a RISD Scholar, receiving the Pell Medal for Excellence in Art History. She attended the Yale Graduate School for Painting and studied the history of film at Columbia. Lasar has been widely exhibited in the Northeast, Midwest and internationally in China, Sweden and Japan. She has had numerous solo exhibitions at the Mattatuck Museum, Amy Simon Fine Art, New Arts Gallery, Five Points Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn and Site: Brooklyn The Yard, NY., The Washington Art Association and the Silvermine Gallery.

Invitational and Group Exhibitions include The International Print Center N.Y., The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Art of the Northeast at the Silvermine Gallery, The Judy Black Park and Gardens (2020), Avon Old Farms Hotel, Minor Memorial Library, The Bruce Museum, The Lyman Allen Museum, the DeCordova Museum and The New Britain Museum of American Art.

Lasar’s work is included in numerous Collections such as Aetna Life and Casualty, the General Mills Corp., Pfizer Corp., The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, The Karsdale Collection and C.&J. Goodfriend Drawings and Prints, as well as numerous private collections nation wide.

Nancy Lasar is represented by VanDeb Editions, Amy Simon Fine Art, A.I.R. Gallery as Alumnae, The Silvermine Gallery. She has received two Individual Artist Fellowships from the State of Connecticut and a grant from the Vermont Studio Center.

Nancy Lasar has lived and worked in Washington Depot, CT for close to 50 years.

Carroll Macdonald is a well-known and respected landscape and abstract painter. Her career spans over five decades and started with drawing lessons as a child and continued at Choate/Rosemary Hall where she studied with Julius Delbos. After receiving a fine arts degree from Bennett College in Millbrook, NY, she moved to New York City where she studied at the National Academy of Design and then for several years at the Art Students League with such masters as Edwin Dickenson, Robert Beverley Hale and Frank Mason. She has taught art at the Grace Church School in Manhattan and during the summer continued her studies with Mason, an internationally acclaimed painter, at his summer programs in Vermont and coastal Maine.

Carroll has extensively exhibited her work in one-person and group shows with Jacques Kaplan at his Gallery in Kent, CT; at the Morrison Gallery, alson in Kent; the Washington Art Association in Washington, CT; the Daphne Deeds Gallery in Bantam, CT; the New Arts Gallery in Litchfield, CT; the Southport Harbor Gallery in Southport, CT; the Paul Melllon Arts Center in Wallingford, CT; the New Britain Museum in New Britain, CT; the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, and in New York City at the Union League Club, the National Arts Club and recently the Century Club.

Carroll’s paintings are held by numerous private collectors and she is represented in the permanent collections of the William Benton Museum in Storrs, CT, the Art Students League and the Century Club. As stated by Kaplan: “when I come upon the landscapes of Carroll, I knew at once I had arrived in the places that we all dream about” that “make her equal to the masters of the past”.

Carroll currently works in her studio in Bridgewater, CT, and en plain air in the lovely Connecticut countryside.

For 2-year-olds and their caregivers. A cheery program of stories, music, rhymes, and crafts designed for busy toddlers.

Space is limited, please register on our website at https://www.gunnlibrary.org/series/morning-toddler/

Live, In-Person & on Zoom:

Mark Scarbrough returns to OWL this Spring; leading us through 8 weeks of some of his favorite Flannery O’Connor works.

Flannery O'Connor is considered one of America's greatest fiction writers and her writing often reflects her Catholic faith, and frequently examined questions of morality and ethics. When she died in August of 1964, The New York Times called her “one of the nation’s most promising writers.” 

O’Connor is now as canonical as Faulkner and Welty. More than a great writer, she’s a cultural figure: a funny lady in a straw hat, puttering among peacocks, on crutches she likened to “flying buttresses.”

Discussion Schedule:

March 14: A Good Man is Hard to Find; A Circle of Fire; and Good Country People

March 21: The Artificial N----r and The Displaced Person

March 28: Wise Blood: chapters 1 - 7

April 4: Wise Blood: chapters 8 - 14

April 18: The Violent Bear It Away: chapters 1 - 5

April 25: The Violent Bear It Away: chapters 6 - 12

May 2: Greenleaf; The Enduring Chill; and The Comforts of Home

May 9: Everything That Rises Must Converge; The Lame Shall Enter First; and Revelation

MARK SCARBROUGH is a former English Professor and author who teaches seminars on Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner and Toni Morrison. He also hosts three literary podcasts.

The library will have copies of Flannery O'Connor's works to borrow and titles are also available to download as e-books or e-audios to OWL library card holders.

Registration required for in-person attendance.

Arthur Nager: Building Stories

Opening Celebration February 23

February 17, 2025 – June 1, 2025

After decades of photographing everyday life, artist Arthur Nager turned his attention to documenting the Naugatuck Valley. This exhibition compares Nager’s earlier works in black and white with recent color compositions of the region that capture the architecture and landscape of the Greater Waterbury area.

Director’s Choice is a celebration of the talented artists who the gallery represents some who have been with me since the very beginning others for twenty or more years.

Thirty years ago, I never could have imagined that what began as a small idea would become a life’s work. I am proud to say that the gallery supports many artists in a multitude of ways allowing them to continue their important contributions and work. The rewards, the complexities and the sheer tenacity that being in this business for three decades requires are many; countless studio visits, writing hundreds of press releases and letters of recommendation, juggling finances in a fluctuating marketplace, managing personalities of artists, collectors and art advisors (OY!), marketing, sales, parties, dinners, long installation days, endless loading and unloading my SUV, gallons of white paint only eclipsed by the gallons of white wine and so much more. It has been a journey worth celebrating.

The Director’s Choice exhibition is installed in both beautiful buildings in Kent, CT and includes almost every artist in the program. Artists who have forthcoming exhibitions or were recently featured in exhibitions are not included in Director's Choice but are valued members of the team and we thank them. It has been my honor to exhibit their work and support their careers.

A special thanks goes out to the many employees and interns who have contributed to the gallery. My sincere and deep gratitude goes to Associate Director Lani Holloway who celebrated her 10-year anniversary at the gallery in 2024.

Artists: Daniel Anselmi, Jackie Battenfield, Gabe Brown, Cecile Chong, David Collins, Susan English, Gregory Hennen, Mary Judge, Andrea Kantrowitz, David Konigsberg, Margaret Lanzetta, Joanne Mattera, Laura Moriarty, Margaret Neill, Melanie Parke, Donna Sharrett, Eve Stockton, Josette Urso, Eleanor White, Tricia Wright

Please contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.

August 15, 2024 – September 21, 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.

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

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Museum still features ‘Jewish Experience’ exhibit

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum will host its temporary exhibit titled “The Jewish Experience in New Milford” through April 25.

This exhibit is part of an ongoing series to explore the historical experience of various ethnic groups in New Milford, which already features exhibits on Black Americans and indigenous peoples.

For an appointment or for more information, or for those with research needs, call the museum at 860-354-3069 or email nmhistorical@gmail.com.

Gallery Show, COLOR & FORM, held at the Five Points Annex. View Elizabeth Wolff's work in her adventures through a variety of media (watercolors, linocut printing, fabric, and olive oil tins) alongside her father, Guy Wolff (a horticultural potter and ceramicist) and the rare opportunity to see the work of her grandfather, Robert Jay Wolff who was an American Bauhaus Abstract Expressionist and Head of the Arts at Brooklyn College. Gallery open to all, with a possible opportunity to see the Artist at work. Gallery open 12-5:00pm Tuesday - Sunday, or by appointment.

Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Now’s your chance! Join Roberta Ahuja for a hands-on pottery experience where you’ll shape your very own small bowl from clay. No experience? No problem! Roberta will guide you through the process, making it fun and easy for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Once you’ve crafted your piece, Roberta will glaze and fire it—then return your finished masterpiece to Gallery 25 for pickup when it’s ready. This is a fantastic opportunity to get creative, feel the magic of the wheel, and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake!

⚡ Limited spots available—reserve your 20-minute session now!

In April, David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host “Playing with Art,” a group art exhibition of vibrant, colorful artworks to spark the imagination and wonder of children of all ages. Highlights of the exhibition include two eye-catching brightly colored quilts by the Hunt Library Quilters alongside new work by prominent local artists such as Danielle Mailer and Ken Musselman. In addition, the library will screen vintage 1970s film animation based on a book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Eric Carle. The film-to-digital transfer was made possible by a gift of the films from producer CB Wismar and through a grant from Northwest CT Community Foundation. One of the films, The Fisherman and His Wife, features noted voice actors June Foray and Hans Conried and was an Academy Award finalist for best animated short in 1979.

For 3-4-year-olds and their caregivers. This program promotes social skills through stories, fingerplays, flannel board activities, music, and crafts.

Space is limited, please register on our website at https://www.gunnlibrary.org/series/afternoon-preschool-storytime/

Come Join the Library Adventure Club, an after-school program specially

designed for 4th and 5th graders. This fun series combines games, science experiments, Makerspace creations, art projects, and more while unraveling an intriguing mystery. We’ll be reading James Ponti’s The Sherlock Society. Each session begins with a quick discussion of the story, followed by a surprise activity inspired by the book. Some chapters will be read together during the meetings, while others will be read at home to keep the suspense alive. Let’s kick off the series with a fun challenge on February 28. Are you ready to crack the case and join the adventure?

* DUE TO REGION 12 HALF DAY WE WILL MEET AT 1PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH, THERE WILL BE NO BUS.*

Space is limited please register on our website at https://www.gunnlibrary.org/series/library-adventure-club/

Join us every Friday night from 5-8 in the NHAG studio, at 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford CT - Floor 2 #9A for life model drawing. Participants must be 18+ to attend.

registar at nhagct.art or newhartfordartisansguild.com

On Friday, April 4th at 5:30 pm the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host a Celebration of Poetry in honor of National Poetry Month!

Participants are invited to read their own poems or pieces by their favorite poets. Each reader will have 5 to 10 minutes to share. All ages are welcome to participate.

Drinks and snacks will be served.

Friday, April 4th, at 7 PM, Dan Ringrose (https://danringrosemusic.com/) returns to 2nd Home. Dan has been performing professionally for over 30 years. While his first love is Celtic folk, on any given night you'll hear songs (including originals) from Woody Guthrie to the King of Rock & Roll. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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This spring, let the timeless enchantment of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella sweep you off your feet! Originally broadcast in 1957 with Julie Andrews, this beloved classic captivated millions as the most-watched program in television history. Featuring unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Stepsisters’ Lament,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” this elegant musical is a magical experience for dreamers of all ages. The clock may strike midnight, but the memories will last a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic with this Stage @ the Warner production!

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics/Book by Oscar Hammerstein

 Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank

Kala Farnham of Pomfret Center is Connecticut’s 18th State Troubadour.

Kala Farnham is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. She began her musical journey at a young age, and in high school she established herself as a working musician. In college, she furthered her studies in Music Performance and Composition while also pursing Human Services and Mental Health.

Therefore, it is no surprise that Kala also serves as a certified Crisis Counselor and works with an array of populations such as at-risk youth, those who suffer from mental illness, and survivors of trauma. She has taught, performed for, and worked with youth programs, students with learning disabilities, individuals recovering from addiction, and those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Kala is currently studying sound healing and Nada Yoga and plans to incorporate elements of the practice into her work.

$10 adults, $5 for 17 & under

* Pre-registration encouraged

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

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

All materials included in price

RSVP online

Eagles Tribute Band, Another Tequila Sunrise has been performing to sell-out crowds all over the country for nearly twenty years. The thunderous applause and standing ovations emphasize that this group is the premier Eagles Tribute band of the USA. Performing complete album sets to solo material from Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.  

Friday, April 4th @ 8:00 pm

Box Office 860-283-6250

Admission $35 (plus fees)

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Strangers become friends through art making

Global artists have been randomly paired and tasked to create an artwork together.

See the results and watch the video of their relationships,

You can also check out the earlier Stranger Show of two years ago. https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/strangers

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

Mail us your Postcard Art

A throwback to the 20th Century Mail Art movement, we're inviting artists from around the world to send us your art on a postcard.

One side: Your art, the other side, we need your name, email address, title of work, any artist statement addressed to:

Personaland PO Box 219 Harwinton, CT 06791

Just the cost of postage. Deadline for cards - May 5

We plan to exhibit the postcards at global art locations

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Two stranger become friends by collaborating on a work of art.

See the visual and videos online

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

History Chip, in partnership with The Connecticut Storytelling Center and venues across the state, launches an ambitious storytelling project to preserve Connecticut's voices at the first ever All Connecticut Storytelling Rave, happening on April 5th. This event seeks to collect 10,000 stories from folks across Connecticut to make the history of Connecticut more inclusive and complete. Ask your local community center, library, museum, brew pub, etc., to be a Rave host . Your stories will help us celebrate America's 250th Birthday. You can also add your stories anytime to History Chip's online archive of true stories.

Because all of our stories matter!

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is thrilled to begin its 2025 season of art exhibits with a dual showcase by painter Doug Bloom and sculptor Justin Perlman. Their show, “Contrast,” will be on view beginning Friday, March 14.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This exhibition is a dynamic interplay of artistic perspectives—Bloom’s ethereal abstract watercolor landscapes meet Perlman’s sculptural narratives. Together, their works create a visual symphony of fluidity and form, inviting visitors into a space where nature, memory, and imagination collide.

The exhibit will be on view through Sunday, April 6. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook. 

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.

Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.

“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.

Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.

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.

An internationally known sculptor, Joy Brown’s larger than life human figures are instantly recognizable. And while her bronze sculptures grace public spaces from Beijing to New York City, each piece begins as a clay figure fired at her home studio in Kent, CT.

An opening reception for The Art of Joy Brown takes place Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Tremaine Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and closed Mondays.

Join the Friends of the David M. Hunt Library for their monthly book sale on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm. New, used, cds, dvds, coffee table books, recent fiction and mystery, children's books- there is something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the library.

You're invited to the 8th annual Spring Arts & Fine Craft Show at the Historic Merwinsville Hotel, featuring over 80 local artists. The show is open Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th and Friday, April 11th - Sunday, April 13th from 10am - 5pm all days. Both weekends will include live artist demonstrations where you'll be able to interact with a number of artists and ask questions about their artwork.

www.merwinsvillehotel.org

1 Browns Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT

The Mural as Muse: From Free Verse to Haiku

Explore the Intersection of Art & Poetry—in an Immersive Writing Experience

Join Madison CT's Poet Laureate Ed Lent for an inspiring journey where art meets poetry at the American Mural Project. This immersive two-part workshop invites you to create poetry in response to the world's largest indoor collaborative mural—a breathtaking five-story celebration of work, creativity, and human connection. 

Moving from free verse to haiku, you'll discover how to express more with less while exploring the mural's powerful imagery from multiple perspectives. Your registration also includes full-day admission to AMP’s exhibit, potential inclusion in the special National Poetry Month exhibit at AMP, and an optional guided tour.

"Then & Now/Now & Then": an exhibit of drawings and paintings, focuses on the long careers of artists Nancy Lasar and Caroll Macdonald. It features works in painting, drawing and print from various periods of their practices comparing and contrasting recurring themes and subject matter as it has evolved over time and in different media.

Nancy Lasar is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a BFA in Painting and graduated as a RISD Scholar, receiving the Pell Medal for Excellence in Art History. She attended the Yale Graduate School for Painting and studied the history of film at Columbia. Lasar has been widely exhibited in the Northeast, Midwest and internationally in China, Sweden and Japan. She has had numerous solo exhibitions at the Mattatuck Museum, Amy Simon Fine Art, New Arts Gallery, Five Points Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn and Site: Brooklyn The Yard, NY., The Washington Art Association and the Silvermine Gallery.

Invitational and Group Exhibitions include The International Print Center N.Y., The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Art of the Northeast at the Silvermine Gallery, The Judy Black Park and Gardens (2020), Avon Old Farms Hotel, Minor Memorial Library, The Bruce Museum, The Lyman Allen Museum, the DeCordova Museum and The New Britain Museum of American Art.

Lasar’s work is included in numerous Collections such as Aetna Life and Casualty, the General Mills Corp., Pfizer Corp., The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, The Karsdale Collection and C.&J. Goodfriend Drawings and Prints, as well as numerous private collections nation wide.

Nancy Lasar is represented by VanDeb Editions, Amy Simon Fine Art, A.I.R. Gallery as Alumnae, The Silvermine Gallery. She has received two Individual Artist Fellowships from the State of Connecticut and a grant from the Vermont Studio Center.

Nancy Lasar has lived and worked in Washington Depot, CT for close to 50 years.

Carroll Macdonald is a well-known and respected landscape and abstract painter. Her career spans over five decades and started with drawing lessons as a child and continued at Choate/Rosemary Hall where she studied with Julius Delbos. After receiving a fine arts degree from Bennett College in Millbrook, NY, she moved to New York City where she studied at the National Academy of Design and then for several years at the Art Students League with such masters as Edwin Dickenson, Robert Beverley Hale and Frank Mason. She has taught art at the Grace Church School in Manhattan and during the summer continued her studies with Mason, an internationally acclaimed painter, at his summer programs in Vermont and coastal Maine.

Carroll has extensively exhibited her work in one-person and group shows with Jacques Kaplan at his Gallery in Kent, CT; at the Morrison Gallery, alson in Kent; the Washington Art Association in Washington, CT; the Daphne Deeds Gallery in Bantam, CT; the New Arts Gallery in Litchfield, CT; the Southport Harbor Gallery in Southport, CT; the Paul Melllon Arts Center in Wallingford, CT; the New Britain Museum in New Britain, CT; the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, and in New York City at the Union League Club, the National Arts Club and recently the Century Club.

Carroll’s paintings are held by numerous private collectors and she is represented in the permanent collections of the William Benton Museum in Storrs, CT, the Art Students League and the Century Club. As stated by Kaplan: “when I come upon the landscapes of Carroll, I knew at once I had arrived in the places that we all dream about” that “make her equal to the masters of the past”.

Carroll currently works in her studio in Bridgewater, CT, and en plain air in the lovely Connecticut countryside.

In April, David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host “Playing with Art,” a group art exhibition of vibrant, colorful artworks to spark the imagination and wonder of children of all ages. Highlights of the exhibition include two eye-catching brightly colored quilts by the Hunt Library Quilters alongside new work by prominent local artists such as Danielle Mailer and Ken Musselman. In addition, the library will screen vintage 1970s film animation based on a book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Eric Carle. The film-to-digital transfer was made possible by a gift of the films from producer CB Wismar and through a grant from Northwest CT Community Foundation. One of the films, The Fisherman and His Wife, features noted voice actors June Foray and Hans Conried and was an Academy Award finalist for best animated short in 1979.

Penny auction fundraiser

Saturday, April 5th, Doors open at 10:00 AM

(Drawings begin at 1:00 PM)

Join us for an exciting fundraising event that’s open to the community! Our Penny Auction combines elements of raffles and silent auctions, where guests purchase special tickets to bid on items and prizes, with each ticket equaling one bid. A winning ticket is randomly drawn, and the guest who placed that ticket wins the item. Tickets are priced at $2.00 for a sheet of 25 tickets or $5.00 for three sheets of 75 tickets. Lunch, dessert items, and drinks will be available for purchase. A 50/50 and chance drawing for a New Milford Senior Center sweatshirt and other prizes will also take place. All proceeds will benefit the New Milford Senior Center, Senior Enrichment Fund. Bus Transportation is available by request. Spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for Gardening with George! This is the fifth class in a five part series, however you do not need to attend all classes. This class will be focusing on best practices to double and triple your yields. Registration is only for this class and required.

Qigong for Spring In-Person

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, springtime is associated with the wood element, which represents resilience, kindness, and the ability to put our creative visions into action. Think of a tree leafing out (creativity), and bending flexibly in the March wind. In the poetic matrix of Qigong, just as new plants sprout from the earth and reach upward toward the sun after a winter of dormancy, the season of spring elevates our spirits, too. This workshop will teach you some of the best exercises to bring resilience and suppleness to both your body and your spirits, including the famous “Swimming Dragon” exercise, reputed to be the most effective exercise of all for promoting youthful longevity.

Note: weather permitting, we will practice outside, so please dress appropriately.

Saturdays in April at 10:30 AM

All Ages Welcome!

Saturday Storytime is BACK! Come to OWL for an all ages storytime in the children's room every Saturday at 10:30 then stay to play. We also have an ongoing Scavenger Hunt with a squishy prize for winners. And most importantly come in to browse our collection of print books, Nutmeg nominees, and Wonderbooks!

Arthur Nager: Building Stories

Opening Celebration February 23

February 17, 2025 – June 1, 2025

After decades of photographing everyday life, artist Arthur Nager turned his attention to documenting the Naugatuck Valley. This exhibition compares Nager’s earlier works in black and white with recent color compositions of the region that capture the architecture and landscape of the Greater Waterbury area.

August 15, 2024 – September 21, 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.

Director’s Choice is a celebration of the talented artists who the gallery represents some who have been with me since the very beginning others for twenty or more years.

Thirty years ago, I never could have imagined that what began as a small idea would become a life’s work. I am proud to say that the gallery supports many artists in a multitude of ways allowing them to continue their important contributions and work. The rewards, the complexities and the sheer tenacity that being in this business for three decades requires are many; countless studio visits, writing hundreds of press releases and letters of recommendation, juggling finances in a fluctuating marketplace, managing personalities of artists, collectors and art advisors (OY!), marketing, sales, parties, dinners, long installation days, endless loading and unloading my SUV, gallons of white paint only eclipsed by the gallons of white wine and so much more. It has been a journey worth celebrating.

The Director’s Choice exhibition is installed in both beautiful buildings in Kent, CT and includes almost every artist in the program. Artists who have forthcoming exhibitions or were recently featured in exhibitions are not included in Director's Choice but are valued members of the team and we thank them. It has been my honor to exhibit their work and support their careers.

A special thanks goes out to the many employees and interns who have contributed to the gallery. My sincere and deep gratitude goes to Associate Director Lani Holloway who celebrated her 10-year anniversary at the gallery in 2024.

Artists: Daniel Anselmi, Jackie Battenfield, Gabe Brown, Cecile Chong, David Collins, Susan English, Gregory Hennen, Mary Judge, Andrea Kantrowitz, David Konigsberg, Margaret Lanzetta, Joanne Mattera, Laura Moriarty, Margaret Neill, Melanie Parke, Donna Sharrett, Eve Stockton, Josette Urso, Eleanor White, Tricia Wright

Please contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.

Eggstravaganza 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Lake Garda School

11am-12 noon

The Egg Hunt promptly begins at 11:00AM. 

• Please bring a basket or bag to collect eggs in.

• Children will be split up into 3 different age groups, 0-3, 4-6, and 7+ for the hunt. If you have children in various age groups and need to be in one, please choose a group that best fits your children. (The older groups are faster and more competitive)

• Come meet and take pictures with "Peter Cottontail" and bounce in one of the bounce houses during this fun filled hour!!! 

• Event is free with registration required!

Join Lee Sohl and her dogs for storytime! We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Knitting & Crochet Tickets Sold Separately

Advanced Beginner Crocheting Class

- Come learn in a class designed just for you…an advanced beginner!!

- You will learn 3 ways to crochet "in the round", how to read a yarn label (if you don’t already know how to do this), how to read a crochet pattern, and more!

- Projects include a coaster set as your 1st project and a hat as your ongoing project 

- 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each

- Requirements: This is NOT a beginner class! You MUST KNOW the basic crochet stitches -- the chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet! 

- Other stitches, including 2 different ways to make a brim on your hat, will be taught

Please note that this a class for ages 16 and up

All materials will be provided at the 1st class -- a materials fee of $30 will be paid to the instructor at the 1st class

Saturdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Advanced Beginner Knitting Class

- Come learn in a class designed just for you…an advanced beginner!!

- You will learn how to knit "in the round" using circular needles, how to knit cables (which are really fun and easier to knit than they look!), how to read a yarn label (if you don’t already know how to do this), how to read a knitting pattern, how to fix mistakes, and more!

- 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each

- Projects include a hat patterns and cable ear warmers 

- All materials and supplies will be provided at the 1st class

- Requirements: This is NOT a beginner class! You MUST KNOW the basic knit stitches -- the knit stitch and the purl stitch – all other stitches and techniques will be taught!

Please note that this class is for ages 16 and up

All materials will be provided at the 1st class -- a materials fee of $30 will be paid to the instructor at the 1st class

Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

Museum still features ‘Jewish Experience’ exhibit

The New Milford Historical Society & Museum will host its temporary exhibit titled “The Jewish Experience in New Milford” through April 25.

This exhibit is part of an ongoing series to explore the historical experience of various ethnic groups in New Milford, which already features exhibits on Black Americans and indigenous peoples.

For an appointment or for more information, or for those with research needs, call the museum at 860-354-3069 or email nmhistorical@gmail.com.

Gallery Show, COLOR & FORM, held at the Five Points Annex. View Elizabeth Wolff's work in her adventures through a variety of media (watercolors, linocut printing, fabric, and olive oil tins) alongside her father, Guy Wolff (a horticultural potter and ceramicist) and the rare opportunity to see the work of her grandfather, Robert Jay Wolff who was an American Bauhaus Abstract Expressionist and Head of the Arts at Brooklyn College. Gallery open to all, with a possible opportunity to see the Artist at work. Gallery open 12-5:00pm Tuesday - Sunday, or by appointment.

12-3pm at the Warner Theatre Costume Shop located at 69 Main St. Torrington

Attention tux-wearers! Prom season is here, and so is our annual Tux Rental Event—the ultimate open house for finding a killer look without breaking the bank.

The Warner Theatre Costume Shop has it all—vintage classics, sharp modern fits, and sizes for everybody. Rentals start at just $40, so you can flex on prom night without blowing your budget.

Can’t make it to the open house? No problem! Reach out to Costume Shop Manager Renee Purdy at 860-489-7180 x1190 or rpurdy@warnertheatre.org to schedule an appointment.

The costume shop is located at 69 Main Street and is only accessible by stairs. Only suits/tuxes are available for rental, no dresses at this time.

The Gunn Memorial Library presents to you author Tal Fagin who will speak about her new book, “Sometimes I Think I Suck.”

Do you live with a negative inner voice that demeans and undermines you, insisting you’re not smart enough, successful enough, fit enough, productive enough, or just not good enough?

Do you ever feel like your own worst enemy?

Maybe you beat yourself up, put yourself down, or push yourself too hard.

Perhaps you doubt your abilities or denigrate your accomplishments.

Do you have a cruel inner critic constantly saying, “You suck.”

Can you relate? If so, you’re not alone.

In Sometimes I Think I Suck, Tal Fagin shares her journey from an ambitious, hard-driving lawyer to a contented, easy-going life coach, showing how she shed the perfectionism that once caused her so much pain. Drawing from years of experience coaching high achievers and other intensely self-critical clients, she offers practical tools and exercises to help you silence your inner critic, develop greater self-compassion, and find more profound satisfaction.

Through relatable stories and actionable advice, this book guides you in clarifying and confronting the thoughts and beliefs that keep you mired in self-doubt. It teaches you how to live a more confident and joyful life by transforming that nagging, niggling voice into a source of strength. Whether you want to advance in your career, elevate your relationships, or improve self-esteem, Sometimes I Think I Suck will empower you to break free from self-defeating patterns so you can fully inhabit the rich, rewarding life that is waiting for you.

Get ready to stop criticizing and start thriving—because you do not suck.

Registration is required: www.gunnlibrary.org/adults/

It’s important to have the right tool for the job. And it’s just as important to make sure that tool is sharp! This presentation by Harold Pantely will cover what types of steel are used to make blades, what makes a good cutting blade, the shapes of blade points, what sharpening tools are available and how to use them. Participants will learn both traditional and modern methods to sharpen instruments of all kinds. Attendees are invited to bring one dull item they would like to learn to sharpen – no saws or disposable razors, please. This free program is for adults and space is limited. Please register @ harwintonlibrary.org/events

Falls Village Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 5th 2025

Gates open at 1 PM, Egg hunt begins at promptly 1:15PM.

Fire truck rides*, food and more!

*Weather dependent.

For more information, visit canaanfallsvillage.org

You're invited to an exclusive screening of An Unreasonable Man at the American Museum of Tort Law! 

"The compelling documentary An Unreasonable Man carries the tag line, 'Ralph Nader: How do you define a legacy?' but it might just as easily have asked, 'Who gets to define the legacy?" -KEVIN CRUST, LOS ANGELES TIMES

What is a collection? How do you start? Is there such a thing as a “good” collection? As an artist, how do I connect with collectors? How are collectors and museums related? Who decides what art is “worth” collecting? Steven Holmes will lead this conversation about collecting art that looks at collecting from both sides of the relationship: collectors and artists.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

2 - 3:30 PM

Five Points Arts Center

Free and open to the public

MORE INFO & RSVP

Registration encouraged, walk-ins always welcome

This spring, let the timeless enchantment of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella sweep you off your feet! Originally broadcast in 1957 with Julie Andrews, this beloved classic captivated millions as the most-watched program in television history. Featuring unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Stepsisters’ Lament,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” this elegant musical is a magical experience for dreamers of all ages. The clock may strike midnight, but the memories will last a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic with this Stage @ the Warner production!

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics/Book by Oscar Hammerstein

 Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank

Clay Play

For all ages (7 and under can sit on parents lap)

Saturday, ​​​April 5th. 2:00-4:00PM

This is a great chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay. We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. Great for groups or families!!

$50 ea. Please see our website for other dates.

Pre-registration is required.

Other start dates on our website.

Village Center for the Arts

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

(860) 354-4318

The New Milford Public Library will host an exhibit of quilts made by members of the Mountain Laurel Quilters’ Guild as part of the Guild's 25th Anniversary celebration. The exhibit launches with an opening reception that is open to the public on March 15 from 1pm - 3pm. Citizens are invited to view the exhibit during regular library hours from March 15 through April 24.  Quilts on display will demonstrate the diversity of quilting today and will include styles from art quilts to more traditional pieces. In addition to members' quilts, there will be an opening day display of a

vintage quilt made with fabric from the New Milford Bleachery.  For more information contact the Library at 860-355-1191. For more information about joining the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild, please contact Maureen Raftery at Maureenbrandy@yahoo.com. In addition to a robust program of quilting-related

speakers, the Guild supports local charities with comfort quilts and other quilted items.

Get hands-on with the magic of resin art! In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn to:

• Mix resin properly for the best results
• Use additives like colors, glitter, and fun inclusions
• Create three small resin pieces – choose from bookmarks, ornaments, picture frames, pendants, or a small coaster!
• Understand the curing process and how to finish your pieces

Since resin needs 24 hours to harden, I’ll return to package up your creations, ready for you to pick up when they’re fully cured!

This is a great activity for kids and adults alike — perfect for anyone who loves to craft and experiment with new art techniques!

Includes: Each person can create 3 small items such as bookmarks, ornaments, picture frame, pendant or small coaster. 

Instructor: Christy Bonaiuto

Ages 7+

Residents $40

Non-residents $45

Registration will close on 4/2/2025

What makes amphibians so fascinating? They’re mostly small and well camouflaged and easily overlooked as they go about their little lives. But appealing they certainly are. This presentation with photos of our New England frogs and salamanders takes us through a typical season of their emergence in late winter until bedtime in autumn – accompanied by recordings of the different frogs you’ve likely heard on those summer evenings and rainy nights. There will be a book signing after the presentation

About Our Speaker: John Himmelman is the author of numerous books and articles on nature subjects. A cofounder of the Connecticut Butterfly Association, he has lectured and led field trips throughout the US. "My interest in moths probably evolved along with my tendency to stay up at night," he says. "The fact that I could find hundreds of different kinds in my own yard, and that I find their form, function, and beauty a marvel, helped make them an obsession."

2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room, Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $25.00 Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about black bears, focusing on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. She also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts will be shared with the audience.

As Seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over the USA!

Beginning with a reception on Sat April 5, 4-6PM, David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host “Playing with Art,” a group art exhibition of vibrant, colorful artworks to spark the imagination and wonder of children of all ages. Highlights of the exhibition include two eye-catching brightly colored quilts by the Hunt Library Quilters alongside new work by prominent local artists such as Danielle Mailer and Ken Musselman. In addition, On Fri April 18 at 3PM the library will screen vintage 1970s film animation based on a book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Eric Carle. The film-to-digital transfer was made possible by a gift of the films from producer CB Wismar and through a grant from Northwest CT Community Foundation. One of the films, The Fisherman and His Wife, features noted voice actors June Foray and Hans Conried and was an Academy Award finalist for best animated short in 1979.

Enjoy drinks and refreshments as you browse local vendors and artisans, as well as Raffle Auction made up of donations from our vendors! All proceeds benefit the 2025 New Milford High School all night Grad Party.

Come see the first exhibition of the New Hartford Artisans Guild. Multiple artist have come together to celebrate ate in various artistic styles.

Reception is April 5th 5-9pm.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

In April 12 Moons will welcome George Potts and Gordon Titcomb, two long time veterans of our local CT music scene. Locally, both George & Gordon have participated in a wide range of music settings with multiple musical partners and ensembles. On this evening they will continue their free-flowing musical duet - one that goes back over 15 years. The song may be one of George’s originals, an old country music chestnut, or an old rock ’n roll instrumental - the musical canvas is always unpredictable when these two get together.

12 Moons is a community-organized, grass-roots, not-for-profit, all volunteer event begun in 2012. It brings people together to enjoy live, local music, poetry, and storytelling. 12 Moons gathers once a month on the first Saturday from 6:30 – 9:00. The format for the evening is open mic followed by a featured performer(s) at 8:00. The setting is intimate and casual with light refreshments or BYOB. Patrons are seated at candle-lit tables, conducive to bringing in dinner to enjoy while listening to live music. The coffee house depends entirely on donations at the door. Sign-up for open mic starts at 6:00pm.

Saturday, April 5th, at 7:00, 2nd Home welcomes the duo of Frank Migliorelli and Brian Aspinwall. Frank Migliorelli is part of The Dirt Nappers, a roots-rock Americana band that have been hailed as “undoubtedly talented musicians who write classic, timeless songs flavored with pop, rock and roots that you’ll want to listen on repeat.” (Byron William, Indie-Spoonful) Their third release-“The Things You Left Behind” garnered airplay across the Americana radio stations and show both nationally and internationally, and Frank picked up an honorable mention in “American Songwriter Magazine”’s songwriting competition in 2017 for his song “When The Circus Ends”.

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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This spring, let the timeless enchantment of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella sweep you off your feet! Originally broadcast in 1957 with Julie Andrews, this beloved classic captivated millions as the most-watched program in television history. Featuring unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Stepsisters’ Lament,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” this elegant musical is a magical experience for dreamers of all ages. The clock may strike midnight, but the memories will last a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic with this Stage @ the Warner production!

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics/Book by Oscar Hammerstein

 Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank

The Chase Brings High-Energy Rock and A New Album to the JCC in Sherman on April 5

SHERMAN, CT – Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as The Chase, Fairfield County’s premier five-piece cover band, takes the stage at the JCC in Sherman on Saturday, April 5, at 7 PM.

Known for their unique take on rock, folk, and soft rock classics, The Chase will be delivering a dynamic mix of timeless covers and fresh original music from their newly released debut album. Adding to the excitement, the band will also be performing live debut renditions of original songs from their first album “Range” — music that stays true to the spirit of the legends that inspire them while showcasing their own creative voice. With a lineup of experienced musicians and powerful vocal harmonies, The Chase is celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to bring high-energy performances to every show. Audiences can expect to hear beloved yet rarely performed classics from Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Dire Straits, The Beatles, Supertramp, Collective Soul, and more.

Meet The Chase:

● Ryan Weber (vocals, guitar, bass) – Connecticut native and seasoned singer-songwriter with a knack for blending rock and pop influences.

● Rob Stagno (electric & acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals) – A versatile musician with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple styles, from gypsy jazz to intricate acoustic arrangements. His musicality and technical skill bring a unique depth to The Chase’s sound.

● Kevin Bailie (piano, keyboards, vocals) – A veteran cover band performer and classic rock aficionado with a love for Billy Joel.

● Susan Siegel (vocals) – A powerhouse singer with a rich history in musical theatre, symphony performances, and cabaret shows.

● Andrew Neil (drums) – A dynamic drummer with over two decades of experience across

multiple genres, bringing energy and precision to every performance.

This special performance at the JCC in Sherman is a must-see event for local music lovers. Whether you're a fan of classic hits or eager to experience brand-new original songs live for the first time, The Chase promises a night of exceptional musicianship, heartfelt performances, and plenty of surprises.

A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.

Saturday, April 5th @ 8 p.m. (Adam Dziob & Brianne Lopez)

Sunday, April 6th @ 2 p.m. (Bill Starr & Lynne Wilson)

Admission $26 (plus fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Mail us your Postcard Art

A throwback to the 20th Century Mail Art movement, we're inviting artists from around the world to send us your art on a postcard.

One side: Your art, the other side, we need your name, email address, title of work, any artist statement addressed to:

Personaland PO Box 219 Harwinton, CT 06791

Just the cost of postage. Deadline for cards - May 5

We plan to exhibit the postcards at global art locations

Strangers become friends through art making

Global artists have been randomly paired and tasked to create an artwork together.

See the results and watch the video of their relationships,

You can also check out the earlier Stranger Show of two years ago. https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/strangers

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Two stranger become friends by collaborating on a work of art.

See the visual and videos online

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 67 countries in 31 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com

Junk in the Trunk is back! Come and find something unique at this multi-vendor tag sale. Entry is FREE for shoppers. Shopping hours are 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 6. RAIN DATE IS April 13th. 

If you want to sell, the fee for a space is $30. Details on the NMHS Grad Party website: https://nmhsgradparty.org/junk-in-the-trunk. All proceeds benefit the 2025 all-night graduation party held at New Milford High School.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is thrilled to begin its 2025 season of art exhibits with a dual showcase by painter Doug Bloom and sculptor Justin Perlman. Their show, “Contrast,” will be on view beginning Friday, March 14.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This exhibition is a dynamic interplay of artistic perspectives—Bloom’s ethereal abstract watercolor landscapes meet Perlman’s sculptural narratives. Together, their works create a visual symphony of fluidity and form, inviting visitors into a space where nature, memory, and imagination collide.

The exhibit will be on view through Sunday, April 6. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook. 

An internationally known sculptor, Joy Brown’s larger than life human figures are instantly recognizable. And while her bronze sculptures grace public spaces from Beijing to New York City, each piece begins as a clay figure fired at her home studio in Kent, CT.

An opening reception for The Art of Joy Brown takes place Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Tremaine Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and closed Mondays.

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

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You're invited to the 8th annual Spring Arts & Fine Craft Show at the Historic Merwinsville Hotel, featuring over 80 local artists. The show is open Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th and Friday, April 11th - Sunday, April 13th from 10am - 5pm all days. Both weekends will include live artist demonstrations where you'll be able to interact with a number of artists and ask questions about their artwork.

www.merwinsvillehotel.org

1 Browns Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT