A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center,  “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,”  will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.

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The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.

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“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.

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This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.

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The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.

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The 6-Square Jam Art Exhibit & Sale is a community-wide, all-inclusive art show in which everyone, no matter your level of artistic skill, is invited and welcome to participate.

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We invite entries that are 6 inches by 6 inches square (no more than 2 inches thick). Work in any medium you like. Submissions accepted April 1-April 30. See complete rules, instructions and entry form at westvilleartwalk.org under the start your art tab or email criticaldave@frontiernet.net with 6-Square in the subject line.

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This exhibit opens May 6 at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven. It is part of the Westville Artwalk and is an annual fundraiser for WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

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Explore your creativity, make art and, most of all, have fun.

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 OPEN CALL FIBER/TEXTILE ART EXHIBIT

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Online Entry: Friday, April 25, 2025

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Receiving: Friday, May 2, 12 - 3 PM  l  Saturday, May 3, 10 AM - 1:00 PM

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Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10 / 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM

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​On Exhibit: May 9 - May 29, 2025

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Pick Up: Friday, May 30, 12 - 3:30 PM  l  Saturday, May 31, 10 AM - 2 PM

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Judge: Diane Wright

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See how regional artists exploit the creative potential of textiles to create new, exciting and meaningful works. Our previous fiber art shows have featured stunning layered, stitched visual works that are an eye-opener. From its roots as a practical craft, quilting has evolved into an art form in its own right. And contemporary fiber artists incorporate many materials and techniques to create new, unexpected art forms. Don't miss participating in this exciting exhibit! 

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INFORMATION: https://www.gallery53.org/fiberartexhibit2025.html

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TO ENTER:

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1.     ​Submit your images and information digitally by April 25, 2025 at https://www.gallery53.org/2025fiberentry.html

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​2. You will then be directed to a payment webpage

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1. Cost is: 

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   Members $25 first entry, $5 second;

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    Non-members $30 first entry, $5 second

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    Payable by credit card or PayPal

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1. Complete your entry by delivering art to Gallery 53 at the dates/times listed above for receiving

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Open to all! The day includes lunch and the opportunity to learn about and experience a variety of holistic wellness approaches across traditions. All of our presenters are experienced holistic practitioners who will provide practical insights on incorporating these tools into personal and professional practice.

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This event is jointly provided by the CT Collective Chapters of the American Holistic Nurses Association & the CT Nurses Association

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Our keynote speaker is  Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC

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Keynote Presentation: " Radical Regeneration: An exploration of the healing powers of the earth, the future of medicine, and the challenges and triumphs of being a nurse-herbalist"

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Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC is a registered nurse- herbalist with over 20 years of experience in the field of natural and holistic health. She has 10+ years in nursing with experience in maternal-child health, home health, chronic disease education, and care coordination. Presently she is employed with the SASH (Support and Services at Home) program at the St. Elizabeth Apartments for Seniors public housing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. She also maintains a private practice providing nutritional and herbal coaching to individuals with complex chronic conditions and teaches workshops in the community on a range of topics related to herbalism and holistic health. Through all facets of her work Mira strives to connect people with the knowledge and tools to be empowered in their own health and healthcare. She is a passionate believer in the power of plants to support the vitality and resilience of our bodies, our environment and our communities.

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Mira holds a BA in anthropology from Bard College and a BS in nursing from the University of Connecticut, and has 20+ years of herbal studies under numerous teachers including the California School of Herbal Studies and Farmacy Herbs. She is a certified Cannabis Health and Wellness Coach, certified lactation counselor, DONA-trained birth doula, and kundalini yoga instructor, and holds numerous holistic certifications including NADA ear acupuncture, biofield tuning and biomagnetic pair therapy. She is also the author and illustrator of an herbal alphabet book for children.

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6 Continuing Nursing Professional Development Contact Hours by the Connecticut Nurses Association. Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

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Agenda:

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8:00-8:30 Registration

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Calling the Directions - Centering

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Keynote: "  Radical Regeneration: An exploration of the healing powers of the earth, the future of medicine, and the challenges and triumphs of being a nurse-herbalis  t." Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC

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 "It's Not Just a Drug: Medical Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid   System”  Lisa Capitani, MBA, BSN, RN

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Break

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 “Acupuncture for Chronic and Acute Healing”  Dr. Lynnette Guida, ND, Lac

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Lunch (provided)

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 “The Three Sacred Energetic Centers of Love, Wisdom and Service for 

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 Personal and Collective Healing and Empowerment”  Deana Paqua, MA, LMT

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 “Wellness Channeling Sacred Sounds”  Raleigh Padgett, Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Master

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4:00-4:30 Closing & Evaluation

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• We will be hosting a book swap. If you have any books on holistic, wellness, or nursing inspired topics that you would like to find a new home for please bring them along.

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Planning Committee:

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Marilyn Faber, BSN, RN, HN-BC, CHTP & Lynn Veccharelli, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC Fairfield County AHNA Chapter

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Christine Gentry, MA, RN, HN-BC, RYT Southeastern CT/RI Chapter

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Leslie LaPointe, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CHSE UCONN Campus AHNA Chapter

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Kristin Moquin, APRN-BC, APHN-BC Hartford CT AHNA Chapter

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Laurie Walter PhD, RN ,HNB-BC, CHSE Greater Hartford CT AHNA Chapter

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Karen Depcrymski, MSN, RN, HNB-BC

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Image credit: Image by Canva.com

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Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

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Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.

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Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

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(Friday) Weekday Batch

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(Saturday) Weekend Batch

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Key Features:

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• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

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Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

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• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

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What you’ll learn?

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1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts

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Course Curriculum

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Conflicts

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• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict

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Mindset Change

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• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees

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The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

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• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources

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Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

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• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

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We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

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Contact us:

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Call us +1 (570) 630 9318

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Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

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Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

​

Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.

​

Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

​

(Friday) Weekday Batch

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(Saturday) Weekend Batch

​

Key Features:

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• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

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Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

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• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

​

What you’ll learn?

​

1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts

​

Course Curriculum

​

Conflicts

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• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict

​

Mindset Change

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• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees

​

The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

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• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources

​

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

​

• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

​

We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

​

Contact us:

​

Call us +1 (570) 630 9318

​

Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

​

Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

​

Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.

​

Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

​

(Friday) Weekday Batch

​

(Saturday) Weekend Batch

​

Key Features:

​

• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

​

Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

​

• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

​

What you’ll learn?

​

1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts

​

Course Curriculum

​

Conflicts

​

• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict

​

Mindset Change

​

• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees

​

The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

​

• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources

​

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

​

• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

​

We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

​

Contact us:

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Call us +1 (570) 630 9318

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Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

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You are to convert Project Management Techniques training, an Interactive workshop that is introduction to an updated and modern techniques about an implementation to become a great project manager

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Project Management is all about being efficient and effective and in this workshop you will learn the concepts, techniques and processes that will help you lead projects successfully and motivate your team. In the course we find how project management enables organizational outcomes in terms of project selection, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling.

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Project management techniques are specific methods and strategies used to plan, organize, execute, and control projects to ensure they are completed successfully within defined scope, time, and budget constraints. These techniques help project managers and teams streamline their workflows, allocate resources efficiently, manage risks, and achieve project goals. The right technique can depend on the project’s complexity, size, industry, and specific needs

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Regus - The venue will be close to your place. It can be conducted near your zip code

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Please note: Project Management Techniques is a 1 day training program.

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• (Friday) Weekday Batch
• (Saturday) Weekend Batch

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Key Features :

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• Internationally acclaimed trainers compared to local trainers in physical classrooms.
• 8 hours intensive training on Project Management techniques
• Course completion certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 24/7 customer support

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What you’ll learn ?

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• Determine goals, objectives, and requirements of a project
• Understand planning: what it does and does not do
• Create a precedence network diagram to determine early and late schedules
• Analyze the critical path and explore duration compression options
• How to use Gantt and Milestone charts
• Implement and maintain performance measurement baselines
• Establish guidelines for successful closeout
• Apply general management skills to projects

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Course Curriculum

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1. Introduction to Project Management 

• Understanding the basics of project management.
• Differentiating between projects and operational work.
• Overview of the project management lifecycle.

1. Project Initiation 

• Defining project objectives, scope, and stakeholders.
• Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Developing a project charter and obtaining approval.

1. Project Planning 

• Creating a project plan that includes tasks, timelines, and resources.
• Defining project requirements and deliverables.
• Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Estimating project costs and budgeting.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Creating a communication plan.

1. Project Execution 

• Directing and managing project work.
• Monitoring project progress and performance.
• Managing changes and scope creep.
• Ensuring resource allocation and task coordination.
• Quality assurance and control.

1. Project Monitoring and Control 

• Tracking project metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identifying and addressing project issues and risks.
• Adjusting project plans as needed.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.

1. Project Closure 

• Conducting project reviews and lessons learned.
• Obtaining final acceptance from stakeholders.
• Archiving project documentation.
• Celebrating project success and recognizing team contributions.

1. Project Management Tools and Software 

• Introduction to popular project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello).
• Using tools for scheduling, resource management, and reporting.

1. Team Collaboration and Leadership 

• Effective communication and collaboration within project teams.
• Leadership and motivation techniques.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

1. Case Studies and Practical Exercises 

• Analyzing real-world project scenarios.
• Participating in group discussions and problem-solving exercises.
• Simulating project management challenges and decision-making.

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*We also provide the Corporate training at any remote location, if you have group participants. It can be conducted at your company premises on your preferred dates. Looking forward to seeing you on board.

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For more details, please contact us at susan@shinebrightx.us or call us at +1 (570) 630-9318.

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Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?

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This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

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Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

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Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

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The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

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This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.

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Join us for our Spring Bridal Bash on April 25th- 26th. Explore our wide selection of wedding bands and enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% OFF! Schedule an appointment with a bridal specialist and find the perfect rings for the perfect wedding day. Text (203)799-7999 or RSVP on our Website.

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The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Milford Cemetery will be held on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at the Freelove Baldwin Stow DAR Chapter House, 55 Prospect St.

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All who are interested in joining or supporting the FOMC activities are welcome to attend. The yearly dues donation is $15. There are spring and fall workdays when the group takes off the moss and lichens on the old grave markers.

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The FOMC was founded in 2014 to help protect and preserve Milford Cemetery. This graveyard, officially called Ye Old Milford Cemetery, was laid out in 1676, and It’s one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States where burials are still done.

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For more information, please contact the Milford Cemetery Association at (203) 874-8998. 

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 As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, visit the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center's tribute display on his papacy & leave a written message of condolence in a memorial book.

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 Location: Community Room

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**Ages: 12mos - 5yrs with adult  

Registration Required**

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Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for this loosely structured dance party to burn off some extra energy, sing, dance and play with instruments.

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New York city will become the epicenter of modern art in the mid-20th century and a new generation of artists will challenge all the traditions of art that have come before. Frank Stella will paint and sculpt canvases in flat color, geometric design and hard-edge shapes. With bold, dramatic and expressive brush strokes, William de Kooning transforms the female figure. Helen Frankenthaler explores the possibilities of Abstract Expressionism painting giant canvases of fluid shapes of translucent color. Jasper Johns finds inspiration in the American flag, maps, targets, numbers and the alphabet as he creates new images that challenge and redefine what is art. This lecture will present major works by each of these artists and share biographical details and revealing videos.

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Please come join us and support your local artists and community! RSVP by April 23 to Marianne@RTDTECH.com Lectures are open to the public. Those who RSVP will receive the Zoom link on the day before each lecture from Marianne@RTDTECH.com.

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Join us at the West Haven Public Library for crochet club! Bring your current project, talk to other crocheters, share patterns and advice, and learn some basics from each other! Knitters are also welcome to attend!

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You can use any of the following methods to register to attend this program:

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• Click the "More Info" link above to sign up online
• Call the library at (203) 937-4233 ext. 2
• Email the library at wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org
• Stop by the library at 300 Elm Street

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Image courtesy of Pixabay.com

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This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from March 27 - May 7 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m. View event site for full details.

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Raised in the Eastern Orthodox faith, contemporary Bulgarian artist Svetlozar Parmakov is deeply familiar with its visual lexicon. Through his virtuosic, free-style draftsmanship he both references and reimagines Orthodox iconography, reclaiming its significance for a modern-day viewer. Parmakov applies his signature, free-style technique of hand-engraving and hand-coloring unglazed porcelain, a fine white ceramic material, to creating religious icons, paintings, and decorative vessels, all rendered with intricate detail and shimmering in muted silvers and golds.

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In addition to the titular painting, Noah’s Garden, the exhibition features icons of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints such as St. George and St. Nicholas, paintings of natural scenes as well as bowls, platters, and vases with elaborate, allover geometric and vegetal patterns. Intimate in scale and meant to be appreciated up close, even handled, the works on view engage the senses, solicit sustained attention, and invite reflection. The delicately outlined and interlocking forms, together with the resplendent hues, recall stained-glass windows, but also a broader cross-cultural history of East-West artistic influences and exchange.

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Parmakov’s art transcends time and technology further to draw on his homeland’s rich cultural heritage. His porcelain creations reactivate the magnificent ceramic production that flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries CE around the first two Bulgarian capitals of Pliska and Preslav located in the northeastern part of the country, where Parmakov spends his summers and fires his works. Besides their use for architectural ornamentation and luxury tableware, ceramics were utilized in the local icon painting tradition with ceramic icons ranging in size, shape, subject matter, and purpose. Through his choice of material and imagery, Parmakov recovers the splendor and impact of Bulgaria’s medieval decorative ceramic arts which have reached us largely in fragmentary state and gives us ways to encounter them whole again.

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Artist’s Statement:

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An enchanted world of porcelain, replete with filigree and fantasy. A dynamic, luminous space of plants, animals, and ornamental designs, all permeated by God’s presence. Works of art created through a unique process in a distinctive style, glowing in silver, gold, and platinum.

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I would define my style as “decorative realism.” Ornamentation is foundational for my work, and I constantly expand and enrich my repertoire of decorative motifs. I seek to show that the ceramic medium transcends the applied arts, that it exists in the realm of the fine arts and that it can serve a spiritual purpose. I would be happy if the light with which my works are suffused touched the viewers’ souls.

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-Svetlozar Parmakov, January 2025

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Liliana Milkova.

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All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday,March 26 at 5 p.m.

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We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at  app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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Photo: Svetlozar Parmakov at work on Noah’s Garden (porcelain, 2025). Photo credit: Svetlozar Parmakov.

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Photographer Phyllis Crowley asks CAN YOU FREE A MIND? in this new exhibit at City Gallery. Her latest collection of work will be on view from April 4 - April 27, with a Reception and Artist Talk on Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the Gallery on Sunday, April 27 to meet with visitors and answer questions. City

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Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are

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Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City

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Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.

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Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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Artist Statement:

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My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image. 

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These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework. 

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This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.

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About the Artist:

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Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.

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https://lillianhoover.com/home.html

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Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Good Morning/Good Night, an exploration of the beauty found in the transitions between day and night. From the soft glow of morning light to the mysteries of evening, this show highlights how light and shadow shift throughout the day, inspiring both contemplation and creativity. The exhibition opened on March 21 and runs through May 3 at Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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This exhibition features both new and returning artists whose work captures the interplay of light and darkness. Among the featured painters is Beth Pite, whose dynamic, color-infused pastels vibrate with movement and energy. Barbara Rossitto explores the interplay between realism and abstraction in her evocative pieces; she works in oil, watercolor and pastel with a variety of subjects, mainly representational.

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Joining is also Dianne Gorrick, an award-winning artist known for her luminous depictions of the ever changing light of clouds as they move from night to day. Other painters showcasing their unique interpretations of this theme include Vivian Zoë, an artist and arts educator with a varied background who shows colorful works in oil, while Tatiana Ferraro presents a new watercolor mountainous landscape. Diane Rubacha offers new relief prints, and Ned Farrell, a painter and calligrapher, shows several celestial works in oil and mixed media. Sean Carney is an award-winning artist with a unique style that specializes in painting with Minwax wood stain and a Dremel.

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Tom Swimm returns to Spectrum. Born and raised on the East Coast, he resettled in Southern California and was inspired by the landscape of Laguna. His work is recognizable for its exceptional use of light and color. With numerous exhibits and awards and several illustrated children’s books to his credit, his painting methods have been included in several art instruction books. Lori Neumann, a versatile artist from Connecticut, specializes in oils, acrylics, and pastels. Educated at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, she is known for her plein air paintings using a palette knife, capturing rural New England landscapes and farm animals at dawn and dusk.

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Laurel Hoynoski, a Connecticut-based artist, is new to Spectrum Gallery and primarily works with oils,

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focusing on birds, landscapes, and still life. Mary Alice Landry, an artist deeply connected with nature,

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creates vibrant paintings depicting wildlife and landscapes, ranging from abstract realism to whimsy. A staunch advocate for both wild and domestic animal rights, she actively participates in conservation

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efforts and animal welfare. Jean Watson, also new to the Gallery, paints landscapes, seascapes, still life, birds, flowers, and animals using oils, pastels and cold wax.

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Mark Bavolack, who had a fulfilling career in commercial printing and color retouching, embraced painting as a creative outlet several years back. He has a passion for color and beauty and continually seeks to expand his skills through the experiences of others, using the canvas to express his artistic vision. Nita Vitaliano works primarily in acrylics to create landscapes, seascapes, and florals, with a recent focus on birch trees. Kim McGennis, a multifaceted artist and educator, has dedicated her life to exploring and expressing the interconnectedness of humanity through art and explores painting, drawing, photography, and unique hand-painted furniture. She has created numerous mini-paintings for the show.

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Other favorite Spectrum painters and mixed media artists include Rosemary Gates, Molly Waite Lund, Linda McCarthy, Maria Johnson, Jena Maki, Jeanette Delmore, Carol Courtney, Sabely Peralta and Christian Kunze. Eileen Clark, also a sea glass jeweler who has now turned to mixed media showcases for the show a stunning crystal, pebbles and gemstone piece called, Luminous. Don Carter and Dora Dylanne-Reyes who have a unique vision again present several graphic design pieces of birds interacting with and enjoying desserts!

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Among the photographers exhibiting in Good Morning/Good Night is Bryn Souza, an award-winning photographer who has exhibited throughout New England. Although her primary focus is landscape photography, she is also an experienced pet photographer with her work featured on MarthaStewart.com, Today.com, and USA Today. Also new to Spectrum is Geneva Renegar, renowned for her vivid portrayals of the state’s landscapes, from shoreline vistas to historic dairy farms. Known for her early morning “Sunrise Sequence”sessions, she has been featured in exclusive exhibits throughout Connecticut, with her work also in the International Traveling Exhibition “Water, Water, Everywhere” highlighting the significance of water as a dwindling resource.

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Robert Thomas, a returning favorite photographer at Spectrum, is known for his ability to capture dramatic landscapes and fleeting light in exquisite compositions. Jake Barba returns with a new work on metal. His preferred subject matters range from landscapes to wildlife and travel photography to astrophotography. Dianne Roberts also presents a unique composition called Window that captures a sunset through an interior window. George Fellner, a fine art photographer, returns to Spectrum Gallery to unveil new work including a stunning aurora borealis image and a church in Iceland located on a small piece of land in the middle of a large body of water. And Luke Giroux presents his latest photographic interpretation of a location at sunrise and sunset.

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Other talented photographers in this exhibit include David Zeleznik, an underwater and nature photographer based in Essex presenting lunar and solar images. Carole Drong, new to Spectrum,is a versatile photographer and graphic designer whose compelling photographs have been featured in calendars, magazines, and brochures. Gary Connolly, also new to the Gallery, is an award-winning photographer, who captures for the Good Morning/Good Night show a powerful image of a total solar eclipse. And Donna Spencer drawn to photography for its expressive potential in capturing animals, flowers, and natural scenes presents a primarily black and white waterscape for the show.

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Visitors will also find an exciting collection of fine artisans’ works, including handmade jewelry, glass, pottery, textiles, and home décor available at the Spectrum Artisans Store. These include clothing and fabric artisans Dale Gardner-Fox and Anna Mastropolo; potter Hannah Leckman, and ceramicist Niko Scharer. Roger Harvey, new to Spectrum is a wood turner, who crafts his pieces on a lathe using primarily local wood destined for disposal. He specializes in spalted wood, which features unique patterns created by fungal activity during the early stages of decay.

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Carol Hawes rekindled her passion for art after retirement, exploring air-dried clay and watercolor, to create mini-sculptures of pets, birds and other animals. Marianne Dietz offers whimsical collages of bunnies and flowers; Diana Eastwood shows memorable paper folding art books. Kate Street presents innovative mixed-media home décor items created with resin, mica pigments, shells, beads, gold leaf, and paint. Leigh Graham, a lifelong fiber artist from Western Connecticut, creates dramatic textile and bead embroidery jewelry. Her beadwork, characterized by vibrant colors and intricate textures, features unique jewelry designs that never repeat.

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Elaine Sych presents her intricate fabric bags and playful seasonal critters, while Maureen Maalouf offers painted seasonal glassware. Lynelle Abel, a pressed flower artist, shows several botanical prints and keepsakes encased in glass and ready to hang. Michelle Beauford is a fiber artist who specializes in crocheted items, a skill she learned as a young child from her mother. She creates a variety of shawls, wraps, baby blankets, and more in bright color palettes. Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds, a former art teacher, crafts Frida Kaholo-inspired spring headbands. Maryann Flick presents new seasonal-stained glass work, perfect for the upcoming holidays. Linda Saucier and Lisa Fatone offer striking handcrafted jewelry, with Fatone also showcasing mini-paintings in acrylic on wood panel.

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Innovative jewelry design is well represented by Beth Terhaar, Joanna Biskupski, Gloria Nilsson, Sandra Huber, Kristie Foss, and Barbara Hernandez-Froehlich who offers new jewelry pieces, rosaries, and charms.

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 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS  by Brian Flinn and  LIGHT  by R.F.Wilton, Two Solo Exhibitions. APRIL 17 - MAY 18, 2025

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Brian Flinn recognizes that digital media has been a central component of his studio practice for nearly 25 years, though physical drawing is a fundamental part of his process. This exhibit brings together works spanning a variety of years, highlighting the maps of mark making that create the foundation for further explorations in both paint and digital media. Flinn explains, ”Drawing is an essential act offering me a venue from which to investigate and engage with the ideas and concepts that consistently drive my work. There are careful, slow meanderings of graphite and pastel, and large arcs of splashed or spilled ink that comprise much of these pieces. There are collage elements and scrapes that interact with the lines and areas, shaping the landscape of these drawings.” Brian Flinn is an

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Associate Professor of Art, and the Art Education Program Coordinator at Central Connecticut State University. He earned a BFA and Masters at U of Bridgeport and his MFA at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

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R. F. Wilton offers us some LIGHT, a recurring theme for this photographer which also characterizes the positive attitude he affects. Large scale and high contrast, these images command attention. R. F. Wilton is a self-taught photographic artist who has been creating images for personal self-expression for over 50 years. Since the early 1970’s, he has been an enthusiastic cultivator of the arts, with experiences of co-founding communal fine art projects, working as a professional musician, teaching photography and darkroom technique at all academic levels and being a founding member of several arts boards. Mr. Wilton is now retired from a 32-year career in the enterprise business software industry.

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Parent Support Group (Monthly "Drop In") -$15 per session - starting on April 25th - Support group to be held on the 3rd Friday of each month , virtually on Zoom from 12pm -1pm. Must register before receiving the link with monthly registration.

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Description: Come together in a monthly virtual parent/guardian support group to discuss topics related to your child, adolescent, and/or teenager. A place to find connection, receive support, in a safe and non-judgemental environment from other parents navigating similar developmental milestones. Each month professionals will present a new topic of discussion, where parents and/or guardians can gain insight, feedback and suggestions from others within the community.

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First support group will be held on April 25th (Topic: Finding Time for Yourself) Following dates to be May 16th (Topic: Communication with your Children) and June 20th (Expectations vs. Reality with Your Child). Future topics TBD.

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New England's First In-Water Boat Show!

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The 2025 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 25th 1-6pm, Saturday, April 26th 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 27th 1st 10am-5pm at Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT.

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Advance Three-Day Tickets are available now at $20 per adult and are free for children 13 and under. Tickets grant access to the show all weekend long. Walk-up, day-of tickets are $22 per adult. 50% of the ticket proceeds will benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer. In past years over $25,000 was raised for the organization. Boaters from all over New England down to New York get excited to visit the Connecticut Spring Boat Show.

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Visitors will enjoy seeing a wide range of new and brokerage, power and sail models ranging from 20ft to larger than 65ft from leading boat brands. In addition to boats on the dock, the show will have yacht brokers, gear, artists, accessories, and service companies exhibiting on the lawn, and live music throughout the weekend.

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The in-water boat show is the first of the season, featuring the latest innovations in boating, sailing, and fishing while supporting a great cause. Show attendees from Connecticut, New York, New England and beyond attend the annual show to compare boats and talk directly with dealers and manufacturers all in one beautiful location. The in-water setting allows interested boat buyers to climb aboard boats in the water, with sea trials available.

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Tickets may be purchased at: https://www.windcheckmagazine.com/shop/.

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The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina. Show sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, WindCheck Magazine, the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), and Maritime Insurance.

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Sails Up 4 Cancer is a non-profit organization and local charity who distributes funds raised to families impacted by cancer. To learn more, go to [SU4C.org.](https://l.facebook.com/l.php? tn =q&c%5B0%5D=AT2jIdKGGntYQB1iaaHHakWX8jlrBs2XHJgwdZ9K8zunhGSPrzwqBn9tbYf7ovFQykspXZpeJrqP569G-fH1qd65iSfoPK6QqLaRZgvr2OmQ-QgIC8vHM2pSgeCwwycLBTpFNRLonPdWLR0NG6G0JEe3CN67G0jdY3KA&h=AT3wybFh1510c8FNYAhX2CGsqJYmoe6PRWsXcN0JLYjHkJYeeAJGnW4XlAmYS5mCH3qoXlFsRnzpc4JktyggA6Kldusr-8RJvoO1gEdzyTXg9bnFBJSniHIxBmV29q6miY&u=http%3A%2F%2FSU4C.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3r8FKpU5LLfHqdTqU8C8dYx73pHAghcUflGyn4TtxGNWKIm2KsMWK-Doaem_rbjpehhyevlcBHZX2PwKXA)

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Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for more information.

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This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Material list sent upon registration. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.

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Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.

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Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist.

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He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.

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In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”.

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He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the

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Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School.

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Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.

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Leonard Fife, one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam, shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.

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Rate : NR, Runtime : 94 mins.

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-2

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Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

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In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by Jacqueline Kelsey, an experienced yoga instructor this class combines playful yoga poses, fun breathing techniques, and guided mindfulness exercises to help children build strength, flexibility, and focus while promoting a calm and centered mind. Through creative and age-appropriate activities, kids will develop body awareness, balance, and coordination, all while engaging in relaxation techniques. These learning experiences can be applied to dance, sports and other movement oriented activities.

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This class is designed to nurture the whole child, fostering both their physical and emotional health. Movement and meditation are essential for children’s development, as they improve concentration, emotional regulation, and social skills, while also supporting better sleep and overall energy levels. By practicing mindfulness and movement from a young age, children gain tools that help them navigate challenges and develop a positive relationship with their bodies. This approach nurtures not only their growth but also instills a lifelong appreciation for self-care, making it a vital practice for every child’s well-being.

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With a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and community support, Jacqueline brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional training, and compassionate leadership to her work with young children. Her background in recovery services, holistic healing, and yoga therapy has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and movement as tools for self-expression and resilience. Through her work with Hartford Hospital, Rushford, and various wellness programs, she has guided individuals in developing healthy coping skills and building physical and emotional self-awareness. Teaching yoga to children allows Jacqueline to integrate these same principles—encouraging self-confidence, emotional balance, and physical well-being through movement, breathwork and creative mindfulness exercises.

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Her experience in managing community-based programs, including working with neurodiverse young adults and leading family wellness initiatives, has strengthened her ability to create engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environments. She believes in the power of yoga to teach children the value of self-care, focus, and emotional regulation—skills that support lifelong well-being. With certifications in integrative health, recovery coaching, yoga therapy, and corrective exercises, she is committed to helping young students develop body awareness, self-discipline, and a strong foundation for emotional resilience. Her approach blends structure with play, making yoga both fun and meaningful while fostering a safe space where children feel empowered to explore, grow, and thrive.

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🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

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Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

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✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

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Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

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🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

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A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

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🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours

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Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.

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📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.

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💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

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Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

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📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

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St. Pio Ladies Guild Bingo Fundraiser

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Friday, April 25

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Doors Open 5:30pm; Games start at 6:30pm.

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$15. No tickets sold at door.

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Cash Prizes!

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Contact: Patti Scussel (203-710-7886 or parscussel@aol.com) or Megan Kalinoski (808-343-4029 or mkalinoski2715@gmail.com)

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Please join our next social gathering! We will also be collecting donations of used MTB equipment for HIMBA (Hinoba-an Mountain Bikers Association), our “sister chapter” in the Philippines. (Many of you may remember our member Bob Lyon, who moved to the Philippines last year with his wife Mylen). Your bike probably cost more than the average family in the Philippines earns in a year, so pretty much any used gear you have lying around would be greatly appreciated! For example: helmets, sunglasses, gloves, pads, handlebars, handlebar grips, pedals, tires, old Camelbaks, etc. If you don’t have old gear lying around, consider making a donation to Central CT NEMBA to cover shipping. This is an MTB trifecta- support mountain biking, do some spring cleaning, and maybe even get a tax break!

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 Join us for the 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser benefiting Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services! Test your knowledge while supporting a great cause at our in-person event located at 43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA. Gather your friends, form a team, and get ready for a fun-filled evening of trivia, prizes, and raising awareness for domestic violence services. Mark your calendars and help make a difference in our community!

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Ticket prices: $10 for UNH Students, $15 for non-UNH members; attendees can expect food, a guest speaker, raffle baskets, and a great time with the club!; dress code: cocktail attire

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Branford Youth Lacrosse is excited to be hosting our annual fundraising event - rodeo-style! 🤠

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Grab your friends and join us for a fun night in support of Branford Youth Lacrosse!

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• Great food catered by the Tasty Yolk (included)
• Bar with beer, wine, and spiked seltzers
• Mechanical bull rides
• Custom hat bar
• Silent auction
• Wild west attire is encouraged!

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In the past years, thanks to your overwhelming support, we were able to purchase new goals, tents, electronic scoreboards, bouncebacks, signage, a shed, fencing, hire coaches, and so much more.

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In order to continue to improve the BYL experience and provide specialized coaching for our kids, we need your continued help raising funds.

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Proceeds from this event will help with coaching, equipment, referees, field upkeep, and more.

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Please note this event is 21+, and we do anticipate selling out again.

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Season Long Sponsorship Opportunities

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Hat Trick Sponsor $750

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• 30”x40” Vinyl Banner Displayed for the 2025 Season at Young’s Pond Field
• Annual Night Out: 2 Tickets
• Annual Night Out: SHOUT OUT and Large Logo Representation
• Wreath Pick Up Signage November 2025
• 2+ Sponsorship Posts to BYL social media outlets

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Twister Sponsor $500

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• Annual Night Out: 2 Tickets
• Annual Night Out: Large Logo Representation
• Wreath Pick Up Signage November 2025
• 2+ Sponsorship Posts to BYL social media outlets

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Face Off Sponsor $100

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• Annual Night Out: Logo Representation

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Please contact Julia for more information: 203-623-9441.

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Join us for a colorful night of painting, music, and fun at our Paint Party!

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Come welcome spring and relax with this sound healing event facilitated by certified health coach and yoga instructor Toni McGovern. Toni creates a calm and beautiful atmosphere using a variety of instruments to help you let go of stress and aid in your body’s natural healing ability.

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Bring a blanket, warm socks, and a pillow if you’d like. There are reclining chairs and floor space to chose from. Please contact Libby at 2034151101 to reserve a chair.

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Please try and arrive before our start time of 6:30 to settle in.

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https://salonmettact.com/event/sound-healing-with-toni-mcgovern/

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Step into a space of intention and creation as we gather for a magical evening of crafting, movement, and mindfulness. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own custom smudge stick , weaving together sacred herbs and flowers while learning about their energetic properties.

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💫 What to Expect:  

🌿 A guided exploration of smudging and its benefits  

🪑 A gentle chair yoga practice to open the heart and body  

🧘‍♀️ A soothing meditation to infuse your smudge stick with positive energy  

🎨 A creative, hands-on experience where you’ll craft a personalized smudge stick for protection, clarity, and peace

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Whether you’re looking to set new intentions, deepen your spiritual practice, or simply enjoy a beautiful, soul-nourishing evening , this workshop is for you. Come ready to create, connect, and elevate your spirit!

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**✨ Friday, April 25 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM  

✨ Milford Studio  

✨ Fee: $55 | Members receive 10% off**

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👉 Reserve your spot now!

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📍 AT Sangha Yoga  

📧 atsanghayoga@gmail.com

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Let’s craft something meaningful together! ✨

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Step into a world where fairy tales collide, and an unlikely hero proves that happily ever after comes in all shapes and sizes.  Shrek the Musical  is a hilarious and heartwarming journey bursting with outrageous characters, unforgettable songs, and a message about self-love and acceptance that will leave you cheering!

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From the rousing anthem “I’m a Believer” to the hilarious “What’s Up, Duloc?” and the soulful “Who I’d Be,” this show will have you laughing, clapping, and humming long after the curtain falls.

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Don’t miss the chance to experience the ogre-sized adventure that will steal your heart and make your sides ache with laughter

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Join the Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter for a fundraising music event.  Listen to the music of 70s to 90s from the local band, Outlier.  We will have great food, raffles and there is a full bar at the venue.

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Tickets can be purchased directly through the QR code on the poster (credit or debit) or contact us at info.friendsofwas@gmail.com to secure another means of payment.

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You are to convert Consent reaches into every aspect of life, far beyond intimate situations. It’s about navigating boundaries in all areas of life—work, friendships, family, and even within yourself.

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Join us for Everyday Consent: A Workshop on Boundaries and explore how to listen to your inner voice, communicate your needs with clarity, and practice conscious consent in your daily interactions.

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In this experiential workshop, we will cultivate a safe and supportive environment for authentic self-exploration. Through guided exercises, reflective discussions, and practical tools, you will deepen your understanding of how to:

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• Recognize and honor your personal boundaries
• Communicate assertively with confidence and clarity
• Navigate moments of uncertainty with discernment
• Cultivate self-trust and emotional resilience
• Practice conscious communication in all your relationships

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What to Expect:

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• Grounding & Reflection: Somatic grounding practice to connect with yourself and set personal intentions.
• Understanding Consent: Explore the concept of consent in everyday life, including emotional, physical, and energetic boundaries.
• Embodied Practices: Participate in interactive activities to experience boundary awareness firsthand.
• Communication Tools: Learn practical skills to express your yes, no, and maybes with grace and clarity.
• Partnered Exercises: Practice boundary-setting conversations in a supportive environment, building confidence in real-world scenarios.

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Who Is This For?

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This workshop is for anyone seeking to strengthen self-awareness, improve their relationships, and build healthier boundaries. It is especially beneficial for:

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• Recovering People Pleasers: Those who find it challenging to say no or often prioritize others' needs over their own.
• Caretakers and Helpers: Individuals in caregiving roles who struggle with maintaining their own boundaries.
• Highly Empathic People: Those who frequently absorb others' emotions and energy.
• Professionals and Leaders: Anyone navigating workplace dynamics and seeking to communicate assertively.
• Individuals in Transition: People going through life changes who want to establish clear, empowered boundaries.
• Anyone Seeking Self-Trust: If you feel disconnected from your desires or experience inner conflict around decisions, this workshop will support your clarity and confidence.

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Cost:

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• Sliding Scale $45-75
• Partial Scholarships Available: We believe in making this experience accessible. Partial scholarships based on financial need are available. If cost is a barrier, select the Donation based ticket type or contact us for more information.
• We honor that everyone has their own personal preferences for payment. We want you to be in consent with your choice. If you would like to pay through another method, please contact us so we can make that happen and reserve your spot. We accept Cash, Venmo, PayPal, Credit Cards.

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Your Facilitators

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Karen Vitello, M.A., RMT

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Karen Vitello is a transpersonal educator, oracle, spiritual guide, and Reiki Master with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. Her deep presence work in Emotion Archaeology helps individuals, groups, and organizations excavate the hidden layers of their emotional and energetic terrain—unearthing buried emotions, ancestral imprints, and soul patterns. With a background in clinical dietetics, women's studies, energy anatomy, and transpersonal psychology, Karen’s integrative approach blends intuitive wisdom with evidence-based practices. She empowers others to strengthen energetic boundaries, release emotional debris, and cultivate soul alignment. Rooted in a mission to minimize suffering and elevate collective consciousness, Karen creates transformative spaces where participants can access their authentic power, unlock resilience, and embody their infinite potential.

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Amy Tuccio, M.S., MCC, CDP, CPCC, TICC

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Amy is a Master Certified Coach with over 8 years of experience, specializing in leadership, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed coaching. As a certified trauma-informed coach, a state-certified sexual assault crisis counselor and advocate, and an experienced facilitator, she has led workshops and trainings for diverse groups, creating safe and supportive spaces for learning. Amy is passionate about facilitating conversations on consent, boundaries, and respectful communication, empowering individuals with the tools to navigate relationships with confidence and clarity.

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Join Us in Practicing Everyday Consent

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Empower yourself to make clear, aligned choices and cultivate authentic connections. We can’t wait to see you there!

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John John Brown @ Music on Main

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Event Location: 381 Main St

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Fast, funny and full of laughs, “Tiaras Over Teaneck” follows a pair of Beauty Queens on their way to Atlantic City who’s merry journey come to a grinding halt when they find themselves at a roadside motel where everything that could possibly go wrong, does! Slamming doors, mistaken identities, bloopers, blunders and a cast of colorful characters are all part of the ridiculously entertaining antics. The new musical features book by Bert Bernardi and music by Justin Rugg. Cabaret Seating, bring your own food and drink to enjoy during the show. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Free parking in all train depot lots at showtime. Not recommended for those under the age of 13. Tickets available online only at www.pantochino.com

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Fast, funny and full of laughs, “Tiaras Over Teaneck” follows a pair of Beauty Queens on their way to Atlantic City who’s merry journey come to a grinding halt when they find themselves at a roadside motel where everything that could possibly go wrong, does! Slamming doors, mistaken identities, bloopers, blunders and a cast of colorful characters are all part of the ridiculously entertaining antics. The new musical features book by Bert Bernardi and music by Justin Rugg. Cabaret Seating, bring your own food and drink to enjoy during the show. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Free parking in all train depot lots at showtime. Not recommended for those under the age of 13. Tickets available online only at www.pantochino.com

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Award-winning Pantochino Productions presents a new musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. Two beauty pageant contestants and their mothers en route to Atlantic City find themselves at a roadside motel on the night of the Northeast blackout in 1965. Mistaken identities, slamming doors, bloopers, bladders and all kinds of musical mayhem take place. Fast, funny and full of laughter. Cabaret seating: Audiences are invited to bring food and drink to enjoy during the show. Free parking in all train depot parking lots. All seats $35.00. Tickets only at www.pantochino.com

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Join us this Friday night for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, all are welcome.

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Temple Emanuel is a participatory, diverse, non-judgmental, and intellectually vibrant Reform Synagogue, serving greater New Haven, Connecticut.

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Call the Temple Emanuel office at 203-397-3000 if you have questions. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Derby Avenue in Orange.

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Email: office@tegnh.org

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Website: http://tegnh.org/

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Ecstatic Dance

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April 25th

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7:30pm - 10:30pm

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285 Nicoll St., Suite 104 New Haven, CT 06511

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Ticket Price: $28 You can pay via Venmo, Zelle, or cash at the door.

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Feel free to bring your own snacks or meals if you'd like. We've got a kitchen available, so you're welcome to chill, munch, and refuel whenever you need.

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Ecstatic Dance is a beautiful celebration of movement and self-expression, inviting participants to flow freely in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As you step into the space, you're greeted by an uplifting energy, with music that ranges from enchanting melodies to vibrant beats, all designed to inspire your body to dance.

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The event usually begins with a gentle opening circle, where everyone gathers to set intentions and share a sense of connection. Guidelines create a safe haven for exploration, emphasizing respect for personal space and the joy of being fully present.

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Once the music starts, it’s all about letting go. Each dancer is encouraged to follow their own rhythm, allowing the sound to guide them into spontaneous movement. This dance is more than just physical; it's a form of meditation, a way to express emotions, and a path to deeper self-discovery.

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As the event flows, the energy in the room builds, with smiles, laughter, and shared moments of joy creating a tapestry of connection among participants. When the music fades, a closing circle invites everyone to share their experiences, reinforcing the sense of community.

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Ecstatic Dance is a magical journey where you can explore your creativity, connect with others, and experience the sheer bliss of moving your body to the rhythm of life.

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Parking Info: There is Free parking on street and a free parking lot across the street and free parking around the corner near sports field.

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PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE BUILDING, those are reserved spots and are marked as such. This area's gate locks before our event is over. You can enter the building via The East Rock Market Place doors and walk around the lockers to your right. Follow the 'Centered' signs. You can also enter through the Taekwondo studio door at EAST side of the building (where you are not supposed to park).

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The grandest night of the year!

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 Friday-Sunday, April 25-27

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Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm, Sunday at 2pm

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Elm Shakespeare Company  Building a Brave New Theatre

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in partnership with  Play On Shakespeare at Legacy Theatre

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present

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Measure for Measure

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What happens when a centuries-old story speaks in the language of today?

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Join Elm Shakespeare Company at Legacy Theatre for  Measure for Measure  —a stripped-down, high-impact, workshop performance of celebrated playwright Aditi Kapil’s modern verse translation of this haunting, timely play. Presented in partnership with Play On Shakespeare, Legacy Theatre, and Season Sponsor Alexander Clark, this unique event will feature some of Elm audience’s favorite performers in a ‘bare bard’ presentation that foregrounds the power and urgency of the text.

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Join Lisa Wolpe as the Duke, Raphael Massie as Angelo, Elizabeth Daingerfield as the clown Lucio, and Brianna Bauch as the novitiate Isabella in an 8 person seasoned cast. After each performance, stay for a dynamic conversation with the director and cast as we explore what translation unlocks, allows, adds, or hinders. We want to hear YOUR experience of the play? How does contemporary language shift our understanding? What becomes newly visible in the characters, in the questions the play asks, and in how it reflects our lives right now?

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POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

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Saturday, April 26, we are excited to announce that translating playwright Aditi Brennan Kapil, (known for her stunning 2017 Yale Rep debut of Imogen Says Nothing) and Lue Douthit, (Play On Shakespeare’s Director of Research and Practice and longtime Oregon Shakespeare Festival dramaturg) will join the discussion after the performance.

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Tickets: $30 (or $40 at the door)

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Thanks to the generosity of Alexander Clark, audience members 21 and under are free!

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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SWERVEDRIVER

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Swervedriver are an English alternative rock band formed in Oxford in 1989 around core members Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge. Between 1990 and 1998, the band released four studio albums for Creation Records in the UK and A&M Records in the US as well as numerous EPs and singles. Breaking up in 1998, the band reformed in 2007 and have released two further full length albums, as well as reissues of all their albums, the most recent being the 99th Dream reissue which was released in January 2024 and went to no.18 in the official UK album chart and no.6 in the official UK vinyl albums chart. Their latest release is the World’s Fair EP, out March 2025. Containing four brand new songs, the World’s Fair EP is the band’s first new music in over five years.

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

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FRANKIE ROSE

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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Matt Ruby is a comedian from New York City. His smart and dark brand of standup is "button-pushing" and "funny"according to the NY Times. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX. His newsletters (The Rubesletter and Funny How) have over 17,000 subscribers combined. He also hosts the podcast Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby.

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His latest standup special is Bolo (available now at YouTube). In his comedy doc/special Substance, he performs 4 sets on 4 nights (1 high, 1 drunk, 1 sober, and 1 on shrooms!). His previous special, Feels Like Matt Ruby is available on YouTube. His comedy albums (including Feels Like Matt Ruby and Hot Flashes,) are in regular rotation on Sirius and went top 10 on the iTunes Comedy charts. He's also been featured on CNN, The Huffington Post, New York magazine, Time Out, and more. He's a regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar and tours around the country and internationally too. Misguided Meditation is his one-man show about mindfulness, psychedelics, therapy, and death.

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21+

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Doors 7PM

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Show 8PM

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Your FRIDAY just got a lot more SHINIER! Mz. Clementine KuLayd presents, “BERGEN THE HOUSE DOWN”, a drag show held at the Bergen House in Middletown, CT. There will be a rotating cast so there are new performers every month. You never know who you will see in the show! There will be fun games during the show and fantastic prizes to win!

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If you have never been to a drag show before, here's what to expect: GLAMOR, GLITTER, and LAUGHS abound! It’s customary to tip performers so bring your 20’s, 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s dollar bills! There is a TON of work that goes into giving you QUALITY entertainment, so open your heart and mind to receive the gift of this performance art. But, most importantly... HAVE FUN it's a DRAG SHOW!

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The Bergen House is a locally owned venue that specializes in mead creations. Mead is a wine created from HONEY, water, and yeast. Disclaimer: absolutely, no grapes were harmed in the making of this product. They have a selection of Mead and other custom products that is available for purchase. Outside food such as charcuterie boards, homemade or purchased food creations, are allowed. All drinks must be purchased from the Bergen House; they have a variety of Mocktails for those who don't drink but still want something special.

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Doors open at 8:00pm with showtime happening at 9pm.

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THIS MONTH FEATURES:

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• ONIXX AURA
• JEHLONI
• FELICITY V. LAY
• TITO MIDNIGHT

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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Mz. Clementine KuLayd at clementinekulayd@gmail.com.

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This event is General Admission Standing Room on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony. There is a 72 hour ticket delivery delay on this show. Your tickets will be available in your Eventbrite account 72 hours prior to the show. You will receive an email notifying you at this time as well.

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REMI WOLF

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Remi Wolf has remained steadfast in her position as pop’s most rule-shattering risk-taker. Since releasing her critically acclaimed 2021 full-length debut, Juno, the world has found it hard to look away from the irreverent, bold, and colorful star. She’s racked up over two billion global streams, had top billing at festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands, and opened for artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, and Paramore. Along the way, she’s collaborated with the likes of Nile Rodgers, Beck, Sylvan Esso, Dominic Fike, and more. This year, Remi is back with her latest album, Big Ideas, which was released on July 12th via Island Records. The album has garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Vogue, Pitchfork, and many more. Big Ideas is an emotionally complex, funky project that reflects on her transient life on the road over the last few years. The album continues to push the boundaries of genre, seeing her challenge herself musically and lyrically with a mix of old and new collaborators, such as Jared Solomon, Ethan Gruska, Leon Michels, and the Dap-Kings, Carter Lang, among several others. In support of the new album, Remi made her debut performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with a live rendition of “Cinderella” and performed the album’s focus track “Soup” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and visited NPR's Tiny Desk for an intimate performance highlighting the new album. She has set off on her Big Ideas Tour, with stops including three sold-out nights at NYC's Kings Theatre and a sold-out night at The Greek Theatre in LA.

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

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DANA & ALDEN

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Brothers Dana and Alden McWayne, along with a troupe of multi-instrumental artists, come together to create jazzy melodies with indie sounds inspired by their unconventional upbringing in Eugene, Oregon. Their debut album, Quiet Music for Young People, is an amalgamation of their childhood, melding memories of summer days spent working at an apple orchard, and rainy winter nights where they jammed at cozy jazz clubs. These retrospective moments are channeled through the lens of their wide-ranging influences, from Ahmad Jahmal to Big Thief to Bad Bunny. Alden, the younger of the two, is a drummer and recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, while Dana, the elder statesmen, is a saxophonist and organic farm inspector in Durham, NC.

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Links: Official Website | Instagram

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Come join us for a fun-filled evening of networking and dancing at 72 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492. Connect with fellow professionals while enjoying Latin music and delicious food. Whether you salsa like a pro or have two left feet, this event is the perfect opportunity to make new connections and have a great time. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

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A new exhibition to be installed at the Schwarzman Center,  “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,”  will illuminate ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history. It celebrates Black community building, resistance, and resilience on campus and in New Haven.

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The show will include nearly one hundred images of Yale’s earliest Black students from the 1800s and early 1900s, many of whom had deep New Haven connections. The Schwarzman exhibition will also feature compelling reproductions of photographs of New Haveners who were custodians of Yale. The Luke, Grimes, Creed, Park, and Bassett families, among the many people key to founding and sustaining Yale, will be heralded in the show.

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“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven” will showcase the proposal, made and thwarted in 1831, to build a Black college in New Haven. It will also highlight the successful efforts of Black students in the 1960s to establish the Afro-American Cultural Center and Afro-American Studies at Yale.

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This exhibition brings forth knowledge kept alive in archives and memory for many centuries—even when the dominant culture chose to ignore, bury, or forget. It extends the work of the Yale and Slavery Research Project and follows from the exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale and Slavery,” at the New Haven Museum from February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2025.

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The exhibition team includes David Jon Walker ’23 MFA, lead designer, and Michael Morand ’87 ’93 M.Div., lead curator, with Timeica Bethel ’11, Rob Brown, Jennifer Coggins, Tubyez Cropper, Mohamed Diallo ’26, Regina Mason, Hope McGrath, Carlynne Robinson, and Charles Warner, Jr.

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The 6-Square Jam Art Exhibit & Sale is a community-wide, all-inclusive art show in which everyone, no matter your level of artistic skill, is invited and welcome to participate.

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We invite entries that are 6 inches by 6 inches square (no more than 2 inches thick). Work in any medium you like. Submissions accepted April 1-April 30. See complete rules, instructions and entry form at westvilleartwalk.org under the start your art tab or email criticaldave@frontiernet.net with 6-Square in the subject line.

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This exhibit opens May 6 at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven. It is part of the Westville Artwalk and is an annual fundraiser for WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

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Explore your creativity, make art and, most of all, have fun.

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On Saturday, April 26th, we hope you’ll bike or hike with us! There’s something for every age and skill level, from family-friendly hikes at both East Rock and West Rock, to tons of biking options, ranging from 5 to 60 miles! Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride is organized by 20 partner organizations to raise critical support for local environmental projects. Thanks to lead sponsor, the Clair C. Bennitt Watershed Fund. 2024 rides include 5, 12, 20, 40, 60-mile, and two Family Rides in East Rock Park, plus a hikes in East Rock Park and West Rock Park. Join the fun! All rides start and end at East Rock Park, with a Green Fair, live music and food trucks. Register at rocktorock.org

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The Town of Branford's Conservation and Environment Commission will host a clean-up for Earth Day. The clean-up will occur in Short Beach, Branford, starting at Pardee Park at 8:30-10:30 am on April 26, 2025. Bags, gloves, and trash pickers will be available. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and anything else you need to be comfortable while walking the neighborhood to pick up litter. Pardee Park will act as a starting and ending point and the clean up can happen anywhere within the Short Beach area. We recommend Shore Drive (especially towards East Haven bridge), Court Street, Trolley Trail, and Clark Street. Let's protect our waterways, habitats, and wildlife and keep our land healthy by coming together to clean up Short Beach! The Commission hopes to conduct these clean-ups quarterly in various Branford neighborhoods. Don't hesitate to get in touch with branfordconservation@gmail.com for any questions.

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All volunteers welcome. Come as an individual or with your family. Also, a great club or group activity. Help us keep Hammonasset Beach State Park clean of debris that not only improves the appearance for everyone's enjoyment but is vitally important for the health of birds and aquatic animals.

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 This event is t o p ractice with a routine traffic stop for drivers and passengers with ASD. Participants will review and practice the process of a routine traffic stop with local police. They will also learn how to use the DMV "Blue Envelope." We will be working with the Middletown PD. This event is FREE and all are welcome! We hope to see you there! Please register using this link: bit.ly/ASD-CenterStore or email us at  ASD-Center@southernct.edu with any questions! 

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Dr. Debra's DNA Activation Retreat at Jinny Hill Farm & Arts is for those who are seeking profound personal growth & transformation. Learn about the power of activating your own DNA Resonance towards healing not only for yourself but also for the atmosphere around you!

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Activate your inner body's DNA repair through the sights and sounds of nature, voice-work, tuning forks, sound bowls, Pan Drum and Native American Flute. Experience the power of 432 & 528 Hz frequencies to heal your mind & body. Enjoy the high vibrations of organic, gluten-free food and pure water.

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Complete the day with a Walk to the Divine on the Chartres Labyrinth to leave behind what no longer serves you and take home a new purpose and direction for your personal healing and completion. Every participant receives a DNA Activation Kit as part of the program. Refreshments and lunch are included. No previous experience or skills are needed for this program.

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Participants will receive a "Pre-Retreat DNA Activation" email with instructions on how to maximize their experience!

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Join us for an experiential journey unleashing the healing powers of Somatic Movement and Integrative Therapies. Explore and discover Holistic Complimentary Therapies that will provide you with tools to enhance your emotional fitness as you face life's challenges.

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Embark on this 1-day workshop that will educate you in hands-on, dynamic approach to emotional fitness, healing and recovery.

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Featuring keynote speaker and author of My Self Care Sh*t, Kathy Love who will present insights and skills designed to allow you to create your personal self-care practice.

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Break out sessions will engage our guest participants in variety of complimentary therapies such as sound healing, Somatic movement therapies (Tai Chi and Qigong), therapeutic yoga; muscle-skeletal body balancing with Reiki; energy balancing; and hypnosis for stress and sleep regulation.

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Indulge in a nourishing catered lunch. Join together in our new community.

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Our day concludes with a Community Drumming Circle and group reflections gathering.

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Space limited to 16 participants. Yoga or sports attire suggested; functional mobility required.

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2 day festival with over 25 vendors, food trucks, farm animals, hayrides, kids activities, garden center deals, music, and much more!   

Great for the whole family.   

Parking at neighboring church, firehouse and vet office. 

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 Awaken your spirit on a beautiful spring morning with mindfulness, heartfelt reflection, and a touch of renewal.

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May 4, 2025 - 9 - 11:30 a.m.

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Pre-registration is required. See below.

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Open enrollment ends on May 2, 2025

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Our 2.5 hour morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown, CT. This will be a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit overlooking a harmoniously balanced and unique Zen garden setting.

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Silent Simplicity is a retreat for everyone, focusing purely on the human practice of mindfulness. It’s not tied to any religion or 'Buddhist' tradition, making it ideal for people of all backgrounds—religious or not, first-timers or seasoned practitioners.

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No prerequisites: for first-timers, beginners to the most experienced.

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Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins.

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Cost: $58

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To learn more and to enroll, visit our web site.

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Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

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Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

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Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

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For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

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Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

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Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

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For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

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Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

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✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

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Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

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🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

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A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

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📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

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💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

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Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

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📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

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The Connecticut chapters of the pediatric brain cancer foundation The Cure Starts Now are holding our annual Brain Tumor Walk in April. Sixteen Connecticut families are again coming together with the hope of raising badly needed research dollars to help end the leading cancer killer of kids. It is a family-focused morning at the beach, with plenty of parking and lots of activities for little people. We'd love to see you there! You can register or donate here. 

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New England's First In-Water Boat Show!

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The 2025 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 25th 1-6pm, Saturday, April 26th 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 27th 1st 10am-5pm at Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT.

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Advance Three-Day Tickets are available now at $20 per adult and are free for children 13 and under. Tickets grant access to the show all weekend long. Walk-up, day-of tickets are $22 per adult. 50% of the ticket proceeds will benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer. In past years over $25,000 was raised for the organization. Boaters from all over New England down to New York get excited to visit the Connecticut Spring Boat Show.

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Visitors will enjoy seeing a wide range of new and brokerage, power and sail models ranging from 20ft to larger than 65ft from leading boat brands. In addition to boats on the dock, the show will have yacht brokers, gear, artists, accessories, and service companies exhibiting on the lawn, and live music throughout the weekend.

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The in-water boat show is the first of the season, featuring the latest innovations in boating, sailing, and fishing while supporting a great cause. Show attendees from Connecticut, New York, New England and beyond attend the annual show to compare boats and talk directly with dealers and manufacturers all in one beautiful location. The in-water setting allows interested boat buyers to climb aboard boats in the water, with sea trials available.

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Tickets may be purchased at: https://www.windcheckmagazine.com/shop/.

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The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina. Show sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, WindCheck Magazine, the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), and Maritime Insurance.

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Sails Up 4 Cancer is a non-profit organization and local charity who distributes funds raised to families impacted by cancer. To learn more, go to [SU4C.org.](https://l.facebook.com/l.php? tn =q&c%5B0%5D=AT2jIdKGGntYQB1iaaHHakWX8jlrBs2XHJgwdZ9K8zunhGSPrzwqBn9tbYf7ovFQykspXZpeJrqP569G-fH1qd65iSfoPK6QqLaRZgvr2OmQ-QgIC8vHM2pSgeCwwycLBTpFNRLonPdWLR0NG6G0JEe3CN67G0jdY3KA&h=AT3wybFh1510c8FNYAhX2CGsqJYmoe6PRWsXcN0JLYjHkJYeeAJGnW4XlAmYS5mCH3qoXlFsRnzpc4JktyggA6Kldusr-8RJvoO1gEdzyTXg9bnFBJSniHIxBmV29q6miY&u=http%3A%2F%2FSU4C.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3r8FKpU5LLfHqdTqU8C8dYx73pHAghcUflGyn4TtxGNWKIm2KsMWK-Doaem_rbjpehhyevlcBHZX2PwKXA)

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Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for more information.

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March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

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Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

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The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thurday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

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This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights a handful of works whose settings have been customized for the figures they contain. One of these is the Neapolitan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, by Cantone and Costabile of Naples, Italy. In addition, a brand-new crèche will be featured in this exhibit: The Nativity at New Haven's St. Mary’s Church, designed by US-based Navidad Nativities, Inc., with figures made in Italy by Original Heide.

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Learn to turn your own pen using a lathe with the Central Connecticut Woodturners.

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Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

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Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

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Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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The Blackstone Library is transforming into an 18-hole mini golf course on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27! All ages are welcome to come play a round of mini golf for only $5. Tickets available for purchase online: https://www.blackstonelibrary....

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Hamden's Earth Day Celebration is Saturday April 26th form 10:00-3:00 .Still time to have a free exhibitor table or be a sponsor. More information here: Earth Day Webpage Note there are other earth day events on other days as well and a making garments out of scraps workshop you can sign up for, and lots more. 

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Register now to join The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation in its 2025 Walk to Fight Rare Diseases presented by Johnson Brunetti. Approximately 300 walkers are expected for the fourth annual fundraising walk in memory of Connecticut’s beloved news anchor, Denise D’Ascenzo. The two-mile health walk steps off on Saturday, April 26^th at 10:00 a.m. on Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, starting at the Recreation & Wellness Center. The event will be held rain or shine, and will feature a walk, pizza truck, snacks, refreshments, children’s activities, pipes and drums players and more. WFSB-TV 3’s Kara Sundlun and WTNH-TV 8’s Dennis House will emcee the event.

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“We are excited to again host this event in honor of Denise’s legacy as one of Connecticut’s longest-serving news anchor, broadcasting on Channel 3 for over 33 years and, just as importantly, as a wonderful human being,” explains Wayne Cooke, Denise’s husband and a member of The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.”

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This year, walkers can register to support The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation or one of the partner charities when they register. The partner nonprofit charities benefiting from the walk include the Galactosemia Foundation, Hope in Focus, Moyamoya Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation CT chapter, Peace Love & ACCESSibility, Project Purple, and PWS Families United.

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To register, go to: www.thedenisefoundation.com. Walk-ins are welcome on event day.

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Participants are encouraged to fundraise for The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation and official partner charities. Raise $200 or more and receive a complimentary walk entry! Awards will be presented to the top fundraisers. Email jody@jbsports.com to learn more about fundraising.

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The event is presented by Johnson Brunetti. Major support for the event comes from Alexion, WFSB-TV 3, Quinnipiac University, Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., and Connecticut Newborn Screening Network at Connecticut Children’s. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out to John Bysiewicz, john@jbsports.com.

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JB Sports LLC, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race and the Ion Bank Cheshire Road Race, organizes the event. For more information about the walk, go to www.jbsports.com or call   

203-481-5933.

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The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to carry on Denise’s passionate efforts to support advances in medicine and health, promote responsibility in the media, and assist those facing physical and mental challenges, while encouraging openness, courage and kindness in all endeavors. The Foundation was established shortly after the broadcaster’s sudden death in December 2019. Since its establishment in early 2020, the Foundation has raised funds and made numerous donations to community organizations and causes that include Hartford HealthCare nursing staff, the Connecticut Food Bank, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), The ALS Association, the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital’s Toy Closet Program, Brian’s Hope, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Down’s Syndrome Association, Ronald McDonald House, Tiny Miracles Foundation, Dress for Success, Ability Media, Circle of Care, Andrew’s Ohana Foundation, Kenway’s Cause Animal Rescue, Connecticut Children’s Foundation, Bristol Adult Resource Center, In Focus, Hartford Hospital Auxiliary, and Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families. For more information about the Foundation or to donate, visit www.thedenisefoundation.com.

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For information about the organization’s September 9^th Benefit Golf Tournament at Wethersfield Country Club, go to www.thedenisefoundation.com/golf-2025

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Our Annual Woodbridge Earth Day 2025 will take place Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 5 pm. This community event is hosted by the Woodbridge Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee and Town of Woodbridge.

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Celebrate Woodbridge Earth Day by enjoying events and activities on the Town Center campus including sustainability themed exhibits, Friends of the Library book sale, EV Car Show, Fix it Station, antique appraisals, Tag Sale, Clothing Freecycle, farmer’s market, drug take-back collection, seed exchange, performances and live music, games, food trucks, beer garden, local shopping and more!

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More info at www.WoodbridgeEarthDay.org

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This is a great opportunity for our students- they can come:

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• Enjoy the event,

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• Register to host a sustainable exhibit,

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• Volunteer to help set up/clean up

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• Donate clothes for the Freecycle or even

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• Perform!

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Email WoodbridgeEarthDay@gmail.com to sign up!

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 Saturday, April 26, 2025 ~ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Come explore our barn full of treasures with furniture, housewares, tools and so much more!

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Welcome to the TJAY Autism Foundation Autism Awareness Walk! Join us on Sat Apr 26 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Dixwell Community Qhouse for a day of fun and awareness. Let's come together to support individuals with autism and their families. Walk with us, enjoy activities, and learn more about autism. Spread the word and help us make a difference! See you there!

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Forest Therapy is an evidence-based practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other natural environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing.”

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In Forest Bathing, people spend time in forested areas to enhance health, wellness, and happiness. Forest Therapy provides a pathway for people to remember how to immerse themselves in nature to rest from all that consumes them in their daily lives.

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The event is limited to 10 participants, with advance registration required. If cost is a barrier to attendance please message me. We wouldn't want you to miss this practice because of lack of funds, and could offer sliding scale.

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Looking forward to meeting you soon!  

Kristine Weidner, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide

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What to Expect

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Forest therapy walks are not hikes. This will be a gentle slow paced walk where you will be invited to connect with nature using your senses through a series of invitations. The entire walk is typically 2 hours in duration and often covers no more than a 1/2 -1 mile distance. At the end I'll prepare a tea and snack for us to share. I'd like invite you to leave behind your phone, music, camera, and other distractions, and come into the present moment.

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What to Bring

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Dress a little warmer than the weather calls for and bring layers. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear for an easy trail walk. For your comfort you may wish to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water. If you’d like you may also bring a camp chair that’s easy to carry or a sit upon/yoga mat for the ground. I will also have extra supplies to share.

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Facilities

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There is a portable toilet at this location.

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Design and make your own trash garment with the help of local TRASHION artist Rebekah Fraser .Contact the Hamden Recycling Coordinator to register.

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Join us for our Spring Bridal Bash on April 25th- 26th. Explore our wide selection of wedding bands and enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% OFF! Schedule an appointment with a bridal specialist and find the perfect rings for the perfect wedding day. Text (203)799-7999 or RSVP on our Website.

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 Spring Tag & Bake Sale

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Saturday, April 26, 2025 ~ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Come explore our barn full of treasures with furniture, housewares, tools and so much more!

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NEW, this year our CE program will be selling baked goods for their Christian Summer Camp fund.

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