Community Calendar

It's baaackk - Our most popular event of the year! Stroll with friends, meet new people, explore the unique variety of stores we have, and the best part, support New Milfords First Responders: Water Witch Hose Co #2, Northville Fire, Gaylordsville Fire, NM Ambulance and NMPD (Community Outreach Program). 

This event is 21+ only - Cheers!

Tickets are $30, and can only be purchased in max quantities of 4. There are no refunds for this event. 

Tickets On Sale: November 6th at 7:00PM

Friday, December 6th, at 7:00 PM, Bobby Pirotta returns to 2nd Home. Come down and enjoy some great music, food, drinks, and have fun.

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

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Robert Dance, author of Fabulous Faces of Classic Hollywood (2024), will introduce three Bette Davis films to be shown this fall on Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Please visit the Norfolk Library website @www.norfolklibrary.org or call Front Desk Circulation 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has decided to perform for you "The Murder at Haversham Manor" Come and watch as the ill-fated theater company tries to perform the murder mystery.

Come celebrate the work of the Sharon Playhouse Education Department on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM! Headlining the evening will be a staged reading of Young at Heart, a brand-new play written by Education & Associate Artistic Director Michael Kevin Baldwin and inspired by the imaginative voices of local elementary school students. This staged reading brings together a talented cast of local youth, educators, and seasoned actors to present a heartwarming story that promises to resonate with all ages. Funds raised will go towards the Playhouse’s newly commissioned risers, a crucial upgrade to The Bok that enhances our community’s shared experiences.

Under Baldwin's direction, the esteemed cast of Young at Heart includes Darcy Boynton, Ricky Oliver, Sienna Brann, Macey Levin, Katherine Almquist, Jim Flaherty, Susie Hackel, Callan Scott, Ivan Howe, Wild Handel, and Lyra Wilder. The evening will kick off with a special performance by members of the Sharon Playhouse YouthStage Company, delivering three moving musical numbers: “Heart” from Damn Yankees, “Happiness” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! Featuring the young talents of Ivan Howe, C.C. Stevenson, Sylvie Stevenson, Lyra Wilder, Avery Morrissey, Mira Norbet, Sam Norbet, Kate Drury, and Gilvey Barnett-Zunino, these musical highlights set the stage for a night filled with inspiration, connection, and community spirit.

More about the play Young at Heart:

Young at Heart, a new play for young audiences by Michael Kevin Baldwin, is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud comedy that brings generations together in unexpected ways. When four middle schoolers find themselves assigned to a local nursing home for Saturday detention, they think they’re in for the dullest day ever. But the nursing home’s spirited activities director has something more adventurous in mind—a custom-designed escape room! To break free, the students must team up with four feisty senior residents, learning that age really is just a number when it comes to wit, courage, and friendship. Young at Heart is an uplifting, family-friendly play that celebrates the humor, wisdom, and strength we all share—no matter our age. Don’t miss this delightful story that promises to leave audiences young and old cheering for more!

Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock & metal.

In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion.

Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal.

WHAT OUR FANS THINK:

“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”

“You’re mad if you don’t go — truly amazing”

“First class entertainment by first class musicians”

“The sublime talents of classical musicians are married to the raw power of rock”

“Candles, rock, metal, strings — it really works!”

A timeless work, Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

It’s become a Litchfield County tradition to kick off the holidays with our event, so join the good cheer as James Sinclair leads the Sherman Chamber Ensemble and our superb vocal soloists in Part I of this beautiful work. And if you’re feeling it, we'll give you a score and you can join the chorus right from your seat!

Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.

https://www.personaland.com

Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025

Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”

Open Call For Artists

GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.

Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.

Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.

The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.

Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!

G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! ​Enjoy all the weekend events. Get into the holiday spirit starting on Saturday, December 7, in Winsted! Come to Main, Rowley, and Whiting Streets for fabulous holiday shopping and fun!

Start your day with the Christmas Fair at First Church of Winsted at 8 am and then to the Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph Church.

Be sure to visit the holiday open house at Beardsley Library at 11 am. Then, there will be a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride and hot cocoa! Don't forget to take Pictures with Santa from 1 – 4 pm at Little Fox Portraits' studio, and then follow Santa to East End Park for S'mores, a Dance Performance, and the Tree Lighting at 4 pm!  

Enjoy the weekend visiting the American Museum of Tort Law, the American Mural Project, and the Holiday Open Studios at Whiting Mills, rounding out Christmas in Winsted.

On Sunday, December 8, head to Winchester Center Congregational Church at 1 pm for a nativity walk, a cookie walk, and the annual tree lighting and caroling at 4:30 pm.

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.

In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.

Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.

Presented by Br. Mark D’Alessio

Advent is a time of waiting for God, but it’s also a time of God waiting for us. Waiting for us to say “Yes” – brave like Mary, kind like Joseph, daring like the shepherds, and generous like the Wise Ones bearing gifts.

Join us at the start of Advent for an on-line weekend retreat about embracing the Advent season as a time to say “Yes” to God. “Yes” to finding our place in the story, “Yes” to feasting at God’s table of hope, joy, peace, and love without end. 

In this retreat, you will be encouraged to draw deep into a season that shimmers with mystery as well as possibility. Join Br. Mark to cultivate a heart to "Say Yes!" in

We hope you can join us for our 20th Anniversary Holiday Open Studios at Whiting Mills on December 7th and 8th, from 10am – 4pm. It will be a weekend of art, crafts, entertainment, and Holiday cheer. This year promises to be our most magical Holiday Open Studios event ever! In addition to the traditional holiday decorations, the hallways will be filled with holiday scenes that will provide perfect photo opportunities for families & friends! Santa will be visiting on Sunday for even more special photos!

Our 30 talented resident artists and craftspeople are a diverse group offering unique fine arts & handmade crafts for gifts. Complimented by 20 guest artisans stationed through out the mill buildings.

A Food Truck will be parked out back with a selection of delicious American comfort food.

Whiting Mills Holiday Open Studios is yearly "not to miss event" in Winsted, CT.

Free admission and parking.

Explore the three-dimensional possibilities of working with stained glass and the techniques of using the copper foil method. Designed for all levels of experience, participants will learn the processes of cutting and grinding glass, foiling, soldering, and finishing a sculptural stained glass piece. This Moravian star ornament is ready to adorn a tree for the holidays or to enjoy year-round.

Instructor: Sarah Segovia

Saturday, December 7, 2024

10 AM - 2 PM

Ages: 15+

Members: $72

Non-Members: $80

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The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.

The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.

Connections: an exhibit of oil and mixed media by the artists Souby Boski and Karen Simmons.

Souby Boski has been an Art teacher in the Connecticut public schools and Adjunct Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Since 2004, she has been teaching painting and ceramics at area art education venues in CT, NY, MA and Florida. Souby holds a BA in Art Education from Stetson University and a MALS in Art from Wesleyan University. She has studied painting with nationally recognized artists and teachers, like Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Lois Dodd and Ruth Miller.

Karen Simmons grew up in France, London and Brussels. Her parents were friends with several contemporary artists, from whom she absorbed a love of all things beautiful into the most humble of daily details. She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Williams College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen has studied painting under Ira Barkoff and Eric Aho, sculpture under Mary Adams and John Reideman.

Karen states: "the "Connections" of this show continue and get personal, especially in my still-lives, which often include familial objects, many from my mother's collection. My still-lives build on each other by including the same objects, also prior still life paintings that become abstracted objects, paintings of my studio "object libraries" and finally, sometimes, abstractions of the still life itself."

Both artists have participated in many exhibitions as well as in group shows all over Litchfield County and beyond.

For over 18 years, Karen and Souby have been connected through painting, classes, teaching, volunteering and friendship. The exhibition is a result of the dialog between these women as they work to explore painting through color and abstraction.

Annual holiday event at our historic, 1843 railroad hotel.

Looking for that special present? Visit the holiday shop at the Merwinsville Hotel for a huge assortment of fine arts and crafts for sale including jewelry, pottery, felted figures, ornaments, woven and knitted items, and so much more. All are created by local artisans and will be available for purchase.

Cut trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations from Meadowbrook Gardens in New Milford.

An amazing room-size display of a Dickens Village collection surrounded by a speeding model train. Enjoy the Mr. Christmas World's Fair Amusement Park miniatures and an enormous collection of nutcrackers in all shapes and sizes.

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

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

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

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

Open House at the Little Red Schoolhouse. Ornaments, jewelry, notecards, bookmarks and The History of Gaylordsville will be for sale . Refreshments will be served. 10 am to 4pm at the Gayord School on Gaylord Rd.

OPEN STUDIOS December 7 & 8, 2024.  

Get Ready for our 4th Annual Sherman Open Studios including many local artists from New Milford, CT and surrounding towns! 

Sherman Artists invites you to an unforgettable weekend of artistry, inspiration, and holiday cheer! Join us as we open the doors to our vibrant studios and pop-up locations across Sherman, welcoming art lovers from near and far to experience the magic of our local talent.

Save the Date: Saturday, Dec 7 & Sunday, Dec 8! 

From 10 AM to 4 PM, immerse yourself in the captivating world of our talented artists. This is your chance to engage with creators, explore unique artworks, and discover that perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just looking for something special, there’s something here for everyone. Free Raffle, Great Gifts, Artists Demos and Holiday Treats!

 Where to Find Us:

– Home Studios of Sherman Artists

– Sherman Town Hall

– Sherman Senior Center

– Sherman Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect with the artists behind the masterpieces, learn about their creative processes, and take home a piece of Sherman’s artistic spirit.

 Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and holiday magic – we can’t wait to share our passion with you! 

Mark your calendars and spread the word – art awaits you in Sherman! 

A full list of our participating artists, locations and sponsors can be found on our website, ShermanArtists.org

PLAN YOUR TOUR TODAY! FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS!

Join Dumais Made for its first-ever Holiday Market & Studio Sale. Shop one-of-a-kind ceramic gifts and seconds at up to 50% off, plus jewelry by Rebecca Godson and florals by Bantam Blooms.

Please celebrate with us Lori Barker and her exhibit SPIRIT of NATURE through the Holiday Season .

Open Th-Su 11-5

at the Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House

www.souterraingallery.net

 Lori Barker’s work is an imitation of her life – an ongoing collage, deep with excitement and spiritual mysteries. Exploring new techniques in photography and printmaking and materials that breathe a fresh, experimental air into her work, has resulted in works that feel both delicate and expansive. Spirits of Nature showcases a series of bold and ethereal pieces which holds the presence of nature.

In the bleak December...

The Goshen Public Library invites you to spend an evening of mystery and horror with the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. Learn the truth behind the life, death, and legacy of this American legend. Enjoy your favorite stories and poems performed live by actor, Campbell Harmon.

About the Presenter

Campbell Harmon has performed as Edgar Allan Poe since 2009. He has brought the master of the macabre to life for audiences across America. Harmon has worked with museums, libraries, schools, and the National Endowment for the Arts to further historical education and spark a passion for reading in young and old alike. Harmon is a displaced Kentuckian and graduate of Yale Divinity School. He lives in Connecticut in a 120 year-old house with a 102lb dog.

Adventure far back in time with museum educator, Lillian, to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design. In this intermediate level art class, students will be given a brief lesson on the history of mosaics. Then, they will design and create their own mosaic-inlaid tile to take home.

This class is specifically designed for children ages 9-15, to enhance their artistic interests and talents. It is for this reason that we kindly ask parents and siblings to wait outside of the classroom for the duration of the program.

Cost

$10.00 per Child Aged 9-15

Sponsored by American Savings Foundation & Taft Red Rhino Fund

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

Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Family Yoga FREE

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Intermediate Youth Art Class: Ancient Empires Mosaic Inspiration

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Connecticut Accordion Association Holiday Concert

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

City Youth Theater: A Christmas Carol

Amanda Acker, Sally Maca, Melanie Parke

An exhibition featuring contemporary paintings of interiors, Inside for the Winter being both a literal retreat to our homes during the colder months and metaphor for nurturing ourselves and finding inspiration in our surrounding. 

Exhibition dates: December 7, 2024 - January 26, 2025

Opening reception: Saturday, December 7, 4-6 pm, public invited

Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, 11 - 5:30, Sunday 12 - 4 and by appointment

Image caption: Melanie Parke, Birds and Spoons, 2024, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches

Join us December 6th and 7th for our community Nativity Experience. Hundreds of nativities will be on display from around the world.

See the beauty and love each culture and region share in their depiction of the Nativity and the birth of the Savior.

Enjoy a reverent, joyful and family-friendly atmosphere while you tour the nativities and reflect on the Savior's birth.

Each nativity on display is on loan from community members from many varied congregations and communities throughout the greater NWCT area.

This event is for all ages, young and old.

Families are encouraged to

attend and participate together. We will have photo opportunities, and nativity crafts will be available for children to take and enjoy at home.

We’ll also have a grab-n-go cookie you can take with you at the end of your visit.

We can’t wait for you to join us as we revel in the reason for the season!

Celebrate the Season at Our Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show!

Gallery 25 In the Historic Train Depot in Downtown New Milford, CT

November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at our highly anticipated Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show, running from November 22, 2024 to January 12, 2025! Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, November 23, from 4 PM to 6 PM, where you can enjoy light refreshments and wine while exploring a stunning array of unique gifts, beautiful paintings, pottery, glass art, woodworking and handcrafted items perfect for the season.

Again this year, we are thrilled to be part of the Sip and Stroll Tour on Friday, December 6, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Stroll through our festive venue, where you can sip on delightful drinks and savor delectable food while discovering the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones.

But that’s not all! Our annual model train exhibit will return on Friday, December 20, running through December 29. Watch in wonder as trains chug along their tracks, providing a whimsical backdrop to the artistic treasures on display. The enchanting combination of model trains and stunning artwork is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Join us this holiday season and support local artisans while finding one-of-a-kind gifts that will make your celebrations extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Event Details:

- Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

- Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025

- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 23, 4 PM – 6 PM (Light refreshments served)

- Sip and Stroll Tour: Friday, December 6, 6 PM – 9 PM

- Model Train Exhibit: December 20 – 29

All aboard for a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Depot encourages everyone to celebrate the season and support local artists. We look forward to seeing you there!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio

Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?

Creative Christmas and Holiday Crafters Workshop- (Part of Christmas in Riverton!)

Let your little ones join in on the fun of Christmas in Riverton and decorate a creative Christmas card, craft or ornament for the family with Barkhamsted Recreation. The program is geared for ages 3-grade 12. New this year we will have a table that parents/caregivers can also make an ornaments or cards too!!! We provide the crafts and snacks. This workshop is in conjunction with Christmas in Riverton. Santa will also be at The Royal Coachman from 11:30-1:30 p.m. and during the event for visits and photos! Don't miss out on all the fun. 

DATE: Saturday, December 7

LOCATION:   The Royal Coachman-426 E River Road, Riverton, CT    

TIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Fee: $5.00 per participant. Please reserve a spot for your child by pre-registering by Thursday, November 30 (In order to prepare for the class and have all the necessary supplies/snacks, please register before the deadline!) Reserve your spot by registering through this link-   https://forms.gle/Ymhj2oDnQEqKaF2Z9

Enjoy a holiday craft, mail your letter to the North Pole, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite cookie in our Holiday Cookie Contest!

The Kent Singers will present their holiday concert Once, As I Remember on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church in Kent, CT.

The concerts are an homage to the Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring poetry and carols both traditional and modern. They will be conducted by Music Director James Knox Sutterfield.

Tickets are $20 in advance at https://kentsingers.com/category/tickets/ or at the door, with children under 12 admitted free; further information available at tickets@kentsingers.com or at https://kentsingers.com/.

The Thirteenth Edition of David M. Hunt Library's 12X12 Exhibition & Art Sale features 50 artists this year!  All works in the exhibition measure 12X12 inches and are priced at $150 each. The purchased works can be taken home from the reception on December 7; remaining works will be on sale through Jan 10.

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

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

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The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has decided to perform for you "The Murder at Haversham Manor" Come and watch as the ill-fated theater company tries to perform the murder mystery.

A one-time-only revue with singing, dancing, conversation, and cool new music videos

Christmas is coming! Cartoonist, writer, and songwriter Sandra Boynton presents a one-time-only revue based on her new album/songbook, Cows and Holly. 

The seventh Boynton & Ford album of original songs, Cows and Holly boasts performances by Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Raúl Esparza, Linda Eder, and many others. The songs are wildly varied in mood and style, yet all have a Christmas Classics feel.

This special evening at AMP features Cows and Holly music and dance performances by assorted friends and family, and screenings of the music videos that Boynton & Ford created for the album. AMP's Ellen Griesedieck will also chat with Boynton about the long evolution of this project.

Signed copies of Cows and Holly

All tickets are general admission. Special General Admission tickets include reserved, signed copies of Sandra Boyton's Cows and Holly. Copies will also be available for purchase at the event. Just stop by the Curious Cat Bookseller table before or after the show.

About Sandra Boynton

Beginning in 1975 with her offbeat upbeat greeting cards (e.g., "Hippo Birdie Two Ewes"), Boynton has been a continuously bestselling artist/writer for adults (e.g., the book CHOCOLATE: The Consuming Passion) and children (e.g., Barnyard Dance!). 

Grammy-nominated for her platinum-certified Philadelphia Chickens, Boynton’s six previous albums—created alongside her long-time music collaborator, Michael Ford—have two gold records and one platinum, and have sold over three million copies. Boynton & Ford have worked with B.B. King, Meryl Streep, Brian Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Neil Sedaka, Dwight Yoakam, Mark Lanegan, Stanley Tucci, Blues Traveler, Laura Linney, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Paisley, Kristen Bell, (and even "Weird Al" Yankovic in a duet with Kate Winslet), and many others. 

Sales of Boynton’s beloved books are nearing 90 million copies. She lives happily in the Berkshires and has been great friends with AMP's founder/creator Ellen Griesedieck for four wild decades.

See A Christmas Carol as you have never seen before! Actor Dick Terhune will bring over thirty of Charles Dickens’ most memorable characters to life in this one-man performance. It is sure to warm the heart and never fails to bring audiences to their feet. Santa himself will be at the venue for exclusive photo-ops, making this holiday experience truly unforgettable! Kids can also write their letters to Santa with a little extra help from his elves. This festive perk is FREE with your ticket purchase, so bring the whole family for a magical night

General Admission $20

In partnership with City Youth Theater

The cast of Beatlemania performs once again in New Milford. Come out and enjoy an evening of live Beatles music. Proceeds will be split between the 2025 Grad Party and the Junior and Senior classes to benefit their proms.

DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM. SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM. Purchase tickets at https://our.show/nmhs-grad-party24.

A timeless work, Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.

https://www.personaland.com

Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025

Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”

Open Call For Artists

GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.

Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.

Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.

The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.

Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!

G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

We hope you can join us for our 20th Anniversary Holiday Open Studios at Whiting Mills on December 7th and 8th, from 10am – 4pm. It will be a weekend of art, crafts, entertainment, and Holiday cheer. This year promises to be our most magical Holiday Open Studios event ever! In addition to the traditional holiday decorations, the hallways will be filled with holiday scenes that will provide perfect photo opportunities for families & friends! Santa will be visiting on Sunday for even more special photos!

Our 30 talented resident artists and craftspeople are a diverse group offering unique fine arts & handmade crafts for gifts. Complimented by 20 guest artisans stationed through out the mill buildings.

A Food Truck will be parked out back with a selection of delicious American comfort food.

Whiting Mills Holiday Open Studios is yearly "not to miss event" in Winsted, CT.

Free admission and parking.

The New Milford Public Library is holding an exhibit of photos from New Milford's own, Ruth and Skitch Henderson's Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos capture some memories of Skitch's life and experiences in the worlds of music and television, along with some of the folks he knew and worked with.

The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception held on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.

Annual holiday event at our historic, 1843 railroad hotel.

Looking for that special present? Visit the holiday shop at the Merwinsville Hotel for a huge assortment of fine arts and crafts for sale including jewelry, pottery, felted figures, ornaments, woven and knitted items, and so much more. All are created by local artisans and will be available for purchase.

Cut trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations from Meadowbrook Gardens in New Milford.

An amazing room-size display of a Dickens Village collection surrounded by a speeding model train. Enjoy the Mr. Christmas World's Fair Amusement Park miniatures and an enormous collection of nutcrackers in all shapes and sizes.

Celebrate the Season at Our Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show!

Gallery 25 In the Historic Train Depot in Downtown New Milford, CT

November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at our highly anticipated Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show, running from November 22, 2024 to January 12, 2025! Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, November 23, from 4 PM to 6 PM, where you can enjoy light refreshments and wine while exploring a stunning array of unique gifts, beautiful paintings, pottery, glass art, woodworking and handcrafted items perfect for the season.

Again this year, we are thrilled to be part of the Sip and Stroll Tour on Friday, December 6, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Stroll through our festive venue, where you can sip on delightful drinks and savor delectable food while discovering the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones.

But that’s not all! Our annual model train exhibit will return on Friday, December 20, running through December 29. Watch in wonder as trains chug along their tracks, providing a whimsical backdrop to the artistic treasures on display. The enchanting combination of model trains and stunning artwork is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Join us this holiday season and support local artisans while finding one-of-a-kind gifts that will make your celebrations extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Event Details:

- Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

- Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025

- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 23, 4 PM – 6 PM (Light refreshments served)

- Sip and Stroll Tour: Friday, December 6, 6 PM – 9 PM

- Model Train Exhibit: December 20 – 29

All aboard for a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Depot encourages everyone to celebrate the season and support local artists. We look forward to seeing you there!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio

OPEN STUDIOS December 7 & 8, 2024.  

Get Ready for our 4th Annual Sherman Open Studios including many local artists from New Milford, CT and surrounding towns! 

Sherman Artists invites you to an unforgettable weekend of artistry, inspiration, and holiday cheer! Join us as we open the doors to our vibrant studios and pop-up locations across Sherman, welcoming art lovers from near and far to experience the magic of our local talent.

Save the Date: Saturday, Dec 7 & Sunday, Dec 8! 

From 10 AM to 4 PM, immerse yourself in the captivating world of our talented artists. This is your chance to engage with creators, explore unique artworks, and discover that perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just looking for something special, there’s something here for everyone. Free Raffle, Great Gifts, Artists Demos and Holiday Treats!

 Where to Find Us:

– Home Studios of Sherman Artists

– Sherman Town Hall

– Sherman Senior Center

– Sherman Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect with the artists behind the masterpieces, learn about their creative processes, and take home a piece of Sherman’s artistic spirit.

 Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and holiday magic – we can’t wait to share our passion with you! 

Mark your calendars and spread the word – art awaits you in Sherman! 

A full list of our participating artists, locations and sponsors can be found on our website, ShermanArtists.org

PLAN YOUR TOUR TODAY! FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS!

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.

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.

History Gallery

June 23, 2024 – January 19, 2025

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 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.

Please celebrate with us Lori Barker and her exhibit SPIRIT of NATURE through the Holiday Season .

Open Th-Su 11-5

at the Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House

www.souterraingallery.net

 Lori Barker’s work is an imitation of her life – an ongoing collage, deep with excitement and spiritual mysteries. Exploring new techniques in photography and printmaking and materials that breathe a fresh, experimental air into her work, has resulted in works that feel both delicate and expansive. Spirits of Nature showcases a series of bold and ethereal pieces which holds the presence of nature.

Sunday Jazz Brunch December 8, 2024 @ Palace Theater Poli Club

Don't miss an incredible holiday jazz brunch with David Penn and his group, Creative Tone, at the Palace Theater’s Poli Club on December 8, 2024. Penn's journey from playing with jazz legends like Betty Carter to forming his own band showcases the depth of his experience and talent, which he brings to every performance. Alongside the remarkable Raquel Lozano on vocals, Fareed Williams on sax, Joel Stewart on piano, and Tracy Williams on drums, Creative Tone will deliver soulful, sophisticated jazz perfect for the season. Join us for brunch at 11, with live music to follow, making for a festive and unforgettable experience.

Amanda Acker, Sally Maca, Melanie Parke

An exhibition featuring contemporary paintings of interiors, Inside for the Winter being both a literal retreat to our homes during the colder months and metaphor for nurturing ourselves and finding inspiration in our surrounding. 

Exhibition dates: December 7, 2024 - January 26, 2025

Opening reception: Saturday, December 7, 4-6 pm, public invited

Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, 11 - 5:30, Sunday 12 - 4 and by appointment

Image caption: Melanie Parke, Birds and Spoons, 2024, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches

It's the most wonderful time of the year! ​Enjoy all the weekend events. Get into the holiday spirit starting on Saturday, December 7, in Winsted! Come to Main, Rowley, and Whiting Streets for fabulous holiday shopping and fun!

Start your day with the Christmas Fair at First Church of Winsted at 8 am and then to the Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph Church.

Be sure to visit the holiday open house at Beardsley Library at 11 am. Then, there will be a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride and hot cocoa! Don't forget to take Pictures with Santa from 1 – 4 pm at Little Fox Portraits' studio, and then follow Santa to East End Park for S'mores, a Dance Performance, and the Tree Lighting at 4 pm!  

Enjoy the weekend visiting the American Museum of Tort Law, the American Mural Project, and the Holiday Open Studios at Whiting Mills, rounding out Christmas in Winsted.

On Sunday, December 8, head to Winchester Center Congregational Church at 1 pm for a nativity walk, a cookie walk, and the annual tree lighting and caroling at 4:30 pm.

December 8th - December 23rd Mondays-Fridays 1:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-8:00pm

December 24th, 9:00AM-12 Noon

Christmas Village is located at 150 Church Street in Torrington, CT. It is first come, first serve, so bundle up! Children and adults alike get to visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, four reindeer, as well as view the elves hard at work. Each child visiting receives a small gift from Santa. There is a hot cocoa booth so you can warm up with a hot drink while you are waiting to meet the big guy himself. This year we will have multiple different food trucks for you to enjoy. 

We always appreciate all donations, but they are never required. If you are interested in donating, there are donation boxes at Christmas Village or you can donate in the Parks and Recreation office during operating hours, Monday-Friday from 9AM - 4PM. Thank you for your support!

Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?

Charles Dickens’ beloved classic is brought to life by Doug Schlicher in a dramatized reading this holiday season at Shakesperience! Ebenezer Scrooge wasn’t always a tight-fisted old miser. On a cold and foggy London evening, he is transported by ghosts to Christmases, past, present, and future. With his wretched future stretched out before him, Scrooge must truly consider the meaning of charity and the Christmas spirit.

Please join us for a free showing of Elf on Sunday, December 8th at 2pm. Tickets are free but space is limited, so please reserve your tickets in advance on our website. Tickets will be available for reservation starting two weeks out from showtime. Outside food and beverage are not permitted, but concessions will be available for purchase. This free community showing is brought to you by the generosity of Community Health and Wellness.

See A Christmas Carol as you have never seen before! Actor Dick Terhune will bring over thirty of Charles Dickens’ most memorable characters to life in this one-man performance. It is sure to warm the heart and never fails to bring audiences to their feet. Santa himself will be at the venue for exclusive photo-ops, making this holiday experience truly unforgettable! Kids can also write their letters to Santa with a little extra help from his elves. This festive perk is FREE with your ticket purchase, so bring the whole family for a magical night

General Admission $20

In partnership with City Youth Theater

A holiday favorite with a delightful twist, WSO & friends perform beloved selections from Handel’s Messiah. Bach’s festive Magnificat rounds out this joyful program.

• J.S. Bach: Magnificat in D major BWV 243 {Jack Pott, Conductor, Hartford Chorale}

• Handel: Messiah, Part the First *

• Handel: Hallelujah from Part the Second

* * {with Hartford Chorale & CT State College Choir}

WaterburySymphony.org

Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.

Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.

After captivating audiences across New York, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland has entertained thousands around the globe and now returns to the U.S. this holiday season. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance.

Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols.

The show’s exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an evening brimming with Irish charm and enthralling entertainment, all in one powerhouse event.

Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance

embody the heartbeat of the festive season.

With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews and over 50,000 followers, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland promises 100% live singing and dancing as it bridges

the gap between energetic folk music, Irish dance, and modern tap styles. Don’t miss your chance to see this magical show as it tours the U.S. for a strictly limited season. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

It’s CSI: Bethlehem in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.)

Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.

With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.

Litchfield Holiday Stroll 2024

Sunday, December 8, 2024, 3-5 pm

Featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Musical Performances with Reg. 20 students, Cookie Decorating with the Girl Scouts, Ornament making at the Litchfield Historical Society, Hot Chocolate with the Boy Scouts, Who-Ville at LVA, and more. Come and enjoy this family-friendly event with your neighbors.

The Kent Singers will present their holiday concert Once, As I Remember on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church in Kent, CT.

The concerts are an homage to the Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring poetry and carols both traditional and modern. They will be conducted by Music Director James Knox Sutterfield.

Tickets are $20 in advance at https://kentsingers.com/category/tickets/ or at the door, with children under 12 admitted free; further information available at tickets@kentsingers.com or at https://kentsingers.com/.

Join us for our annual Christmas Concert. 

Hear the beautiful music of the season.

Featuring our Concert Choir and the Village Ringers Handbell Choir.

Sunday, December 8th at 4pm.

Our gift to you!

A self-taught oil painter of landscape and wildlife, Wayne Jenkins returns to the Norfolk Library with an exhibition of paintings that reflect his love of nature. Beginning with hunting and fishing as a young man and later raising cattle, he became fascinated by the forms and colors found in the natural world. His career working outside at Great Mountain Forest gave him ample opportunity to continue observing nature in the wild. A member of Norfolk Artists and Friends, Wayne first began exhibiting his work at the Norfolk Library in the mid 1970s. 

Please join us for the artist's reception on Sunday, December 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., graciously hosted by the Library Associates. Thank you for your support.

We're excited to welcome you to join us for Morris' Annual Holiday Celebration!

This year's event will begin on the lower Town Green where we'll welcome the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa will light our Christmas Tree and lead us in Christmas Carols!

Immediately following, all are welcome over to Community Hall where you will find hot chocolate and treats for all along with Christmas Crafts for the kids, courtesy of Morris Beach and Recreation.

Families are also welcome to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Reading Room and enjoy an age appropriate book as a gift from The Reading Room and Museum Committee of the James Morris Library, Inc.

The Morris Public Library will also be joining us with treats for the kids!

Our friends from the Morris Congregational Church will have a gift for your family, as well!

Wishing you a safe and healthy Holiday Season!

Sunday, December 8

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

(lower) Town Green / Community Hall

Goshen Community Care’s Annual Light Up a Life

Our 2024 Light Up a Life celebration will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 5:00pm.  We will gather first for a non-denominational service at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle Street, in Goshen, CT, and follow with the lighting of the festival tree and a small reception in the Parish Hall.

How Can You Participate?

1. Submit Names for our Book of Remembrance: Each year we read off a list of loved ones who have brought light to our lives. You may submit as many names as you’d like for us to read aloud during our service. To make a submission, simply email your list of names to lmarano@goshencommunitycare.org.
2. Make a Donation: Your generous support of this event allows Goshen Community Care to continue offering important supportive care services and programs to our older adult community free of charge.
3. Attend our celebration: The more, the merrier! We invite you to share in this very special evening of remembrance and celebration. All are welcome!

For questions, please call 860-491-4673 or email info@goshencommunitycare.org

Try something different on Sundays....

Join Ed Trueheart every Sunday from 6-7PM for an hour of fun with Salsa music and friends or make it a date night at Salt 2.0!

Lessons are free and Ed makes it a fun evening!

Happy hour specials run all day on Sundays - so come on down, have a few drinks and snacks and try some Lating dancing!

Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.

https://www.personaland.com

Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025

Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”

Open Call For Artists

GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.

Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.

Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.

The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.

Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!

G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Registration will be available Wednesday, October 9th at 12:00AM. Please make sure you are able to access your account prior to registration opening!

Join us at the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall! 

Ticket includes round trip Coach Bus transportation and tickets to the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

Seats located in Third Mezzanine (Rows D, E, F, G, H--Section 600).

Tickets are limited!

Date: December 9, 2024

Pick Up Location: John Pettibone Community Center (2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT 06776)

Destination: Radio City Music Hall (1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020)

**The show is 1.5 hours 

After the show, you will be able to enjoy NYC at your leisure! Get a bite to eat, do some shopping and enjoy the sites. 

Timing

Pick Up: 7:30 AM (John Pettibone Community Center - 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT)

Drop Off: 10:00 AM (Radio City Music Hall - 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020)

Show Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Pick Up: 4 PM (Radio City Music Hall)

Return: 7 PM (John Pettibone Community Center)

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL - COVID-19 PROTOCOLS?

City of New York guidelines do not currently require guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or wear a mask in order to attend the Christmas Spectacular. 

*Last Updated: July 18, 2022 | 6:00pm ET. Government mandates, venue protocols and event requirements are subject to change.

Please continue to check Radio City Music Hall to confirm the requirements for your performance.

Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry

The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.

Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.

"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.

Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.

About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”

For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.

In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.

Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.

The New Milford Library will hold an exhibit of a collection of photographs from New Milford's own Ruth and Skitch Henderson's, Hunt Hill Farm (also known as The Silo). The photos show moments from Skitch's life in the worlds of music and television, along with some folks he worked with.

The exhibit will run from Saturday, November 9th through Thursday, January 2nd, with an opening reception on November 9th at 2pm. All are welcome.

Connections: an exhibit of oil and mixed media by the artists Souby Boski and Karen Simmons.

Souby Boski has been an Art teacher in the Connecticut public schools and Adjunct Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Since 2004, she has been teaching painting and ceramics at area art education venues in CT, NY, MA and Florida. Souby holds a BA in Art Education from Stetson University and a MALS in Art from Wesleyan University. She has studied painting with nationally recognized artists and teachers, like Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Lois Dodd and Ruth Miller.

Karen Simmons grew up in France, London and Brussels. Her parents were friends with several contemporary artists, from whom she absorbed a love of all things beautiful into the most humble of daily details. She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Williams College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen has studied painting under Ira Barkoff and Eric Aho, sculpture under Mary Adams and John Reideman.

Karen states: "the "Connections" of this show continue and get personal, especially in my still-lives, which often include familial objects, many from my mother's collection. My still-lives build on each other by including the same objects, also prior still life paintings that become abstracted objects, paintings of my studio "object libraries" and finally, sometimes, abstractions of the still life itself."

Both artists have participated in many exhibitions as well as in group shows all over Litchfield County and beyond.

For over 18 years, Karen and Souby have been connected through painting, classes, teaching, volunteering and friendship. The exhibition is a result of the dialog between these women as they work to explore painting through color and abstraction.

Earn Sweet Rewards with Grassroots Bingo this holiday season! This winter, we’re challenging our wonderful customers to a round of bingo--ice cream bingo, that is! Each time you visit, you can cross another box off your Flavor Bingo Board by trying a different flavor of ice cream. Taste your way toward fun rewards! Whoever said you couldn’t get your ice cream AND eat it, too?

Live on Zoom:

Monday Scholars combines the best of online learning and engaging discussion!

Join us for the full 9-weeks or drop in to explore your favorite topics. Each week, we will watch two lectures together and then engage in lively conversation afterwards. The conversation will be facilitated by OWL's Caroline Ugurlu. 

From its inception, the United States has been a maritime nation. Ever since the first use of sea power during the American Revolution, the growth, the trajectory, and the international standing of the United States has been deeply tied to its maritime role and its naval forces.

The story of the United States Navy offers essential perspectives on how the United States came to be, the unfolding of its history, the experiment of American democracy, and the nation’s transformation into a global superpower. Beyond all of this, the history of the US Navy is a spellbinding and deeply poignant human story—a chronicle of extraordinary commitment, ingenuity, valor, sacrifice, and patriotism, spanning the 250 years of its existence.

Your guide is Professor Craig L. Symonds of the US Naval Academy, a celebrated maritime historian who brings to the table astonishingly detailed and far-reaching knowledge of US naval history, coupled with a flair for engrossing storytelling.

11/18: British Origins & American Revolution

11/25: Early Navalists & War of 1812

12/09: Pirates of the Caribbean & Navy Expeditions

12/16: Civil War

12/23: Civil War continued & Spanish American War

12/30: Battleship Age, WW1, and WWII

01/06: WWII continued

01/13: WWII continued

01/20: Birth of NATO, Cold War & the Korean War

More about the Professor: Craig L. Symonds is a Professor Emeritus of History at the US Naval Academy and a former Ernest J. King Distinguished Professor of Maritime History at the US Naval War College. He earned a PhD in History from the University of Florida and is the author or editor of more than two dozen books. His book Decision at Sea: Five Naval Battles That Shaped American History won the Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Prize in Naval History. He also wrote Lincoln and His Admirals: Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. Navy, and the Civil War, which won several awards.

December 8th - December 23rd Mondays-Fridays 1:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-8:00pm

December 24th, 9:00AM-12 Noon

Christmas Village is located at 150 Church Street in Torrington, CT. It is first come, first serve, so bundle up! Children and adults alike get to visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, four reindeer, as well as view the elves hard at work. Each child visiting receives a small gift from Santa. There is a hot cocoa booth so you can warm up with a hot drink while you are waiting to meet the big guy himself. This year we will have multiple different food trucks for you to enjoy. 

We always appreciate all donations, but they are never required. If you are interested in donating, there are donation boxes at Christmas Village or you can donate in the Parks and Recreation office during operating hours, Monday-Friday from 9AM - 4PM. Thank you for your support!

Global artists have shared their creative expressions about "solitude" - moments of reflection, relaxation, privacy, restoration. See their images, films, music and poetry online at Personaland.

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

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 750 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 66 countries in 29 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.

https://www.personaland.com

Full Spectrum Open Juried Show -Submit online now through Jan 10, 2025

Gallery 25 Announces “Full Spectrum”

Open Call For Artists

GREAT WAY TO SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is issuing an Open Call for artists who wish to take part in “Full Spectrum”, an open juried art show that will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025 at Gallery 25 in the historic train depot. Artists are invited to prepare up to 4 images. All media will be accepted except photography and AI generated work.

Entry fee is $20 per artwork piece submitted and each artist must have a W-9 form. Visit Gallery25CT.com and enter your submissions. Artwork delivery date is Sunday, January 12. All work must be for sale. For the full prospectus and details, visit, Gallery25CT.com.

Terry Tougas, G25 Director, says, “Our annual open juried is always an exciting event. We receive artworks in varied genres and it’s exhilarating to walk through the gallery and enjoy them”.

The public is invited to attend the reception for “Full Spectrum” on January 18 (snow date: January 19) from 2-4pm and awards will be announced at 3:30pm. Wine and light refreshments will be served along with stunning artworks.

Artists with any questions about the submission process can email Gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun and relaxing weekend in our fine town!

G25 is a unique art gallery housed in an historic train depot. We have 24 members who exhibit work of all genres. G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

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

G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you.

We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada.

There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions.

Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants.

Free to the Public!

Torrington City Hall Hosts "Made In Torrington" Exhibit, Showcasing Local Industry and Artistry

The exhibit is open to the public in the City Hall Auditorium during normal hours when meetings are not in session.

Following a successful exhibit at Five Points Annex earlier this year, a curated selection from the original 65 works of local photographer Katina Hungerford are showcased at City Hall in the auditorium throughout October and November. This continuation of the “Made In Torrington” exhibit is curated and overseen by William Haygood, a key figure in Torrington's vibrant arts community, a member of Torrington's Arts and Culture Commission, Five Points Arts Facilities Manager, and art curator for City Hall.

"Made In Torrington" is a black-and-white, documentary-style photo exhibit dedicated to the workers, artisans, and everyday local heroes who make the Northwest corner of Connecticut an extraordinary haven of hard work, inspiration, and innovation. This project captures Torrington's hardworking spirit, bridging labor and artistry through striking portraits. Featured in the exhibit are craftsmen and women at work across various iconic Torrington locations, including O&G Industries at the new high school construction site, RBC Bearings, Iffland Lumber, The Nutmeg Conservatory for The Arts, WAPJ Radio Station, City Hall, Colonial Bronze, Liberty Art and Framing, Center Congregational Church, and The Venetian Restaurant. Each image reflects the pride and dedication of Torrington’s people, often working behind the scenes to keep the city thriving.

Several pieces from the collection will also be on display at local venues during the exhibit’s run. Upon the completion of the exhibit series, the full body of work will be donated to the Torrington Historical Society, ensuring this powerful visual documentation of Torrington’s industrious spirit is preserved for future generations.

About the Artist: Katina Hungerford is a renowned photographer and local artist who grew up in Torrington and resides in the city with her musician husband, Steven McGrath. With the support of a microgrant from the Northwest CT Arts Council, The City of Torrington, and The American Rescue Plan Act, Katina has documented the hardworking spirit of Torrington in “Made In Torrington.”

For more information about the Made In Torrington Art Exhibit, including a full schedule of events, please visit the digital exhibit on Facebook at facebook.com/madeintorrington or contact Katina Hungerford at katina@hungerford.marketing.

Children and parents learn to play, sing, create and laugh together while romping to music, exploring our indoor play land, and meeting new friends. This program helps children develop sensory awareness and build motor skills. If needed, siblings are welcome to attend, but for safety reasons, they are not permitted on any of the equipment.

Requirements:

Guardians must be present

Coordinator:

Michele Gasiewski

Tuesdays 10/29-12/10

Ages 1-2, 9:15AM-10:00AM

Ages 2-3, 10:15AM-11:00AM

Wednesdays 10/20-12/11

Ages 1-2, 9:14AM-10:00AM

Ages 2-3, 10:15-11:00AM

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present "Light, Color, and Mood," a solo show by Sergio Villaschi on display from November 30 through January 27.

In Light, Color, and Mood, Sergio Villaschi takes an artistic approach to photography, using light, color, and texture to create compelling still life and landscape images. Inspired by the mosaics and frescoes of his native Rome, Sergio's work blurs the line between traditional photography and fine art, giving each piece a distinct atmosphere and depth. His still life compositions are vibrant and layered, while his landscapes capture a quiet, serene quality.

Through techniques like "light painting" and Intentional Camera Movement, Sergio enhances his images with unique textures and moods. He invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a new way, with each photo offering a refined and thoughtful perspective.

The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!