

Prepare for an Unforgettable Evening of Mystery and Comedy at the Dinner Detective New Haven!
🔍 Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with suspense, intrigue, and side-splitting comedy at Dinner Detective New Haven:
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple St
New Haven, CT 06510
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - New Haven, CT
Shell-ebrate Storytime with a Real Mermaid!
Mermaid Storytime & Photo Fundraiser Featuring, Krystal - The Connecticut Mermaid
$10 per child (includes storytime + photo with Krystal!)
Calling all little guppies, pirates, and jellybean-loving jellyfish! Start your morning with a splash at a magical storytime with Krystal the Connecticut Mermaid, plus a chance to grab the cutest under-the-sea photo ever—because obviously, mermaids don’t do selfies.
Hosted generously by Books & Company
Bring your own coffee or paddle on over to Crossroads Coffee nearby to fuel up for fin-tastic fun!
Costumes encouraged. Mermaids approved. Laughter mandatory. All proceeds support Halfway Home Rescue Inc.—because even land animals deserve a little mermaid magic.
Mermaid Storytime and Photo Op fundraiser
NEW LOCATION: Blackstone Library Front Lawn
Annual Spring Plants, Flowers & Seedlings Sale
Stop by the main floor Rotunda to get all your Medicare questions answered by a Medicare Specialist. Theresa Borchetta will be on hand throughout the day, available to help you learn about and navigate the Medicare system.
For accommodations of persons with special needs, please call 203-999-4986
About Theresa Borchetta
Working as a Medicare Specialist was a meaningful next step in her career for Theresa. As an ordained UCC pastor, she served churches for 30 years, assisting the community of faith through life’s journey. She is committed to offering people the guidance they needed to navigate the Medicare process. She earned her BA in psychology from CCSU, her Master of Divinity from Colgate, her licensure in Life & Health, and her Medicare Certification through AHIP. As a CT native who lived for two decades in NY, Theresa is an avid Yankees fan. As a self-proclaimed geek, she enjoys cooking, reading, history, and traveling, especially to Ireland.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Ask A Medicare Specialist: Drop-in Event
Inside & Outside Craft Fair. Featuring woodworking, jewelry, baked goods, candles, fabric crafts, home decor, and more. 9am to 2pm. Plenty of parking!
Crafters interested in a space should email: SJBCraftandTag06405@gmail.com for an application and more information.
Craft Fair sponsored by SJB Women's Group
Hand-sown flower, vegetable and garden plants in fresh clean soil for sale by Branford Garden Club members. Come enrich your gardens with new plants and support the Garden Club on Saturday, May 17th 2025. Planting activities for kids included.
Branford Garden Club Plant Sale
Spring is here and we all have a touch of “May Fever”. Symptoms are a feverish desire to be outside making our gardens colorful and welcoming places for the season.
The Garden Club of Madison's Plant Sale, May 17, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, set against the picturesque backdrop of the historic Deacon John Graves House gardens in Madison, has the antidote to your garden dilemmas. The sale boasts an exceptional variety of perennials, all lovingly grown by GCM members. These aren't your run-of-the-mill garden center finds; the selection includes rare and unusual specimens that have been nurtured and proven to thrive. Early birds line up for treasures like trilliums, exotic varieties of hellebores, and an array of native plants that are as hardy as they are beautiful. Not to mention the usual garden staples of iris, daisies, lilies, heuchera, hostas and so on.
"We love sharing our knowledge and special plants with other experienced and inexperienced gardeners," says Bette Zollshan, a dedicated member of the Garden Club who has been organizing this event for several years.
Whether you need a quantity of day lilies to fill a large sunny space, or some unusual ground cover to keep the weeds at bay, this is your one stop. Garden Club members, including Master Gardeners, will be on hand to advise you and share useful tips.
Proceeds of the sale go to maintaining the numerous civic gardens we tend in Madison, including East Wharf Seaside Garden, Deacon John Graves Perennial Gardens, DJG Wildflower Walk, Veterans’ and 9/11 Memorial Gardens, the new Education Garden and orchards at Bauer Park, and adding to the 20,000 daffodils the Club has planted throughout town.
Please visit our website: www.gcmct.org to read about our involvement in the community and the many ways we spread the joy of gardening and care for our environment.
Five gardening tips for right now:
- If possible, adopt “no mow May” allowing flowers to bloom in your lawn for early season pollinators. Even leaving a strip can make a difference.
- Start a compost pile but be careful not to compost weeds.
- Before spring bulbs die back, mark them so you don’t disturb them when adding new plants.
- Allow daffodil “greens” to die back for at least 6 weeks. They are the battery for next year’s blooms.
- Divide fall blooming perennials – for more info: https://gcmct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GCM-Horticulture-Bulletin-June-2022.pdf
Plant Sale Hosted by the Garden Club of Madison 9am-1pm
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
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!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
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.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
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.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids ages 4-9
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.
Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
Do you know a SHEro? Nominate her! Women & Family Life Center · SHEro Nomination Form 2025
Who is a SHEro?
* A SHEro is a woman or girl who inspires growth & change in herself or others.
* She is someone who has improved her own life or the lives of others by overcoming adversity, a crisis situation, or who has gone above and beyond to help others.
* A SHEro is a woman or girl who is involved in her community, someone who is a volunteer, a pioneer of a program that created change or does something for others in the community.
* A SHEro is a woman or girl who is a trailblazer. She is someone who is a leader or innovator who has created change in a community or program.
SHEro Award Nomination deadline is Monday, April 28th.
SHEros will be awarded on MAY 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM at the First Congregational Church of Madison. Emceeded by Liza Petra of The Guilford Foundation and Branford Community Foundation.
SHEros Awards Ceremony
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).
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.
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.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit- Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq and Nigeria
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Gallery Exhibition, "Dear Mother," Celebrates Art & Earth Relationship
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Exhibition "Dear Mother," Celebrates Relationship of Art & Earth
Join us for the 13th Annual New Haven Family Stroll & Festival!
Saturday, May 17 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Quinnipiac River Park, New Haven
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled day that celebrates and advocates for high-quality, accessible child care.
The event is hosted by Friends Center for Children, a New Haven early care and education provider, however, a network of community partners are also expected to join. Friends Center will also debut its ‘Books with Friends’ trolley, focused on children ages 0-5. The trolley will travel weekly throughout New Haven, offering books and curriculum to family childcare providers and center-based programs in under-resourced and overburdened neighborhoods.
The Family Stroll & Festival raises awareness and calls for significant investment in our early care and education system, including:
- Fair pay and support for early childhood educators
- More accessible, affordable care for families
- Resources that help all children thrive from the start
What’s happening:
- A drum-led stroll over the Quinnipiac River bridge
- Face painting, Zumba, bubbles, arts & crafts
- Live music, magicians, parachute play & more
- Food trucks & over 40 community resource tables
- Remarks from Mayor Justin Elicker and other local leaders
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, your presence helps strengthen the call for more accessible child care, and better compensation for our amazing educators.
FREE & open to all! Come stroll with us and show your support for a brighter future for New Haven’s children and families.
13th Annual New Haven Family Stroll & Festival!
Join Us for our 8th annual One Day Retreat. Awesome Speakers, Vendors, Raffles and Extraordinary Brunch. You dont want to miss this.
Kingdom Kouples Marriage Ministry One Day Marriage Retreat
Learn how to protect your loved ones, hard-earned money, belongings, and more!
You'll Discover:
- How to make sure what you've worked hard for goes to the people you love.
- The legal tools every adult needs to protect their assets and wishes if something happens...and how to avoid common mistakes.
- Advantages and disadvantages of wills, living trusts, and more.
- Why you should do everything possible to help your family avoid Connecticut Probate when you die.
- How to make sure what you've worked hard for goes to the people you love.
- How to access the care you want and need as you age while retaining complete control (and avoid going broke in a nursing home!).
- How to protect an inheritance for kids or grandkids...especially if you have vulnerable beneficiaries, are in a blended family, or are in a second marriage.
Register now! This event is free and educational, but spaces are limited. Visit MyPlanForTheFuture.com!
Empowerment Through Planning
Meet the Library of Things: Blackstone has always offered more than books, but do you know how much more? Stop by the library and meet our Library of Things! Funded by the Friends of the Blackstone Library, our collection includes nontraditional library items like a Go-Pro camera, electric guitar, metal detector, lawn games, Nintendo Switch, and more. Play around, test them out, and take them home!
Registration is not required to attend this DROP-IN event.
Library of Things Petting Zoo
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.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-9
Collection Highlight Tour
Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson
In life, as in nature, surviving requires a mix of holding together and letting go. This is also true collectively, as a society, and individually as artists and creators. BREATH AND BONE, a new installation by artists Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson will be on view at City Gallery from May 2 - June 1. The Artist Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
BREATH AND BONE โ An Exhibit of Fiber, Weaving, and Sculpture at City Gallery
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS by Brian Flinn and LIGHT by R.F.Wilton, Two Solo Exhibitions. APRIL 17 - MAY 18, 2025
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
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.
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.
Exhibition
Celebrate 20 Years of Sisterhood, Scholarship & Service!
Join us for a special event commemorating two decades of sisterhood , scholarship , and service at The Woodwinds. Let's honor the bonds we've built and the impact we've made together. It's a time to reflect and rejoice. Additionally, we will honor our charter members: Andrea Barge, Pertrinea Cash Deedon, Erica Garcia, Chandira Jenkins, Paula Rice, Cynthia Roque, Pamela Washington, and Terri Williams.
Live entertainment. Open Bar. Award Ceremony.
Attire: Black Tie
Iota Chi Sigma Chapter: 20 Years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade
Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
Looking for a great introduction to woodworking? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a stylish and functional 8.5x11 frame from start to finish. Guided by a seasoned instructor, you’ll explore essential woodworking techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing. Walk away with a beautiful, handmade frame to showcase your favorite artwork, photos, or documents—perfect for your home or office.
What to Expect
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and assemble wood to create a custom picture frame. We’ll guide you through using tools like the miter saw and clamps in a beginner-friendly, low-pressure environment. You’ll also get to try your hand at sanding and finishing techniques to give your frame a clean, polished look you’ll be proud of.
Skills You’ll Acquire
By the end of the session, you’ll know how to safely and accurately cut wood to size, use clamps and adhesives for solid assembly, and apply finishing touches to smooth and protect your frame. Whether you’re totally new to woodworking or just brushing up on basics, you’ll leave with some solid skills.
What’s Provided
We’ll supply everything you need for the project, including pre-cut wood, sandpaper, and finishing materials. Tools and safety equipment will be ready and waiting for you, and your instructor will be there to offer guidance, tips, and support throughout.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is great for beginners who want a fun introduction to woodworking. It’s also a solid choice for DIYers and crafters looking to pick up new skills or build something personal—whether you’re framing your own art, a favorite photo, or just want to try something new.
Prerequisites / Safety Information
No experience is necessary—this is a beginner-friendly workshop. Just be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, and be ready to follow safety guidelines, which we’ll go over together at the start of the session.
Instructor: Alexander Platt
Workshop Fee:
Standard Ticket: $99.00
MakeHaven Members: $84.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=418&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Intro to Woodworking: Build an 8.5" by 11 Picture F
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object. Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper. In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored. There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels. Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color. Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary. The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience. Material list available upon registration.
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.
Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist.
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.
In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”.
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
Big Plaza Screen in New York City.
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.
Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.
Pastels Continue
Hear friends and neighbors share their poems at this special reading event led by Branford’s Poet Laureate Judith Liebmann. Bring a poem of your own if you like and celebrate this literary art while enjoying refreshments, music and good company.
โThe Poets Among Usโ - Readings from the Community
Join us in New Haven on May 17 and 18 for a weekend of Lindy Hop & Balboa Workshops with the amazing Bobby White and Annabel Quisao! This weekend will be jam packed with swing lessons for dancers of intermediate level, and includes an incredible evening of social dancing to the Wes Lewis Quintet.
Bobby White and Annabel Quisao Teach Swing Dance Weekend
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us!
Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities.
Motoko’s step-by-step instructions make the ancient Japanese art fun and accessible. Children will learn focus, imagination, and precision while creating pieces of art.
This event is best suited for children ages 8-years-old and older. Registration is required for this event.
This event is generously funded through the Meriden Foundation.
Folktales & Origami for Kids & Tweens
Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn.
This month we will be watching ‘Umma,' a supernatural horror film that follows Amanda and her daughter who are being haunted by Amanda's mother's ghost.
Monthly Movie: Umma
Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be followed by a dressing workshop.
Participants will get to experience dressing themselves in yukata, the cotton summer kimono popular at festivals and celebrations. Robyn Mortiboys of Sono Kimono, and member of Japan Society of Fairfield County, will be leading this fun and interactive presentation.
Robyn Mortiboys, our presenter, will show vintage kimonos and explain the formality of the different types for a variety of occasions. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to try the garments on for a dressing demonstration.
A Year in Kimono
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It occurs in late spring and is celebrated by holding dragon boat races and eating sticky rice dumplings, customs that grant participants relief from the seasonal heat and good luck for the coming year. At our next Wallingford Table event, the Chinese American Heritage Association (CAHAI) of Fairfield County will lead a special presentation on this unique & lively festival while guests enjoy delicious refreshments associated with the holiday. After the presentation, a local Chinese dance troupe will lead a performance of traditional dances as part of the Dragon Boat ceremony!
The Wallingford Table series is sponsored by donations from The Great Give. Registration is required and will begin on April 20; please sign up using this link.
Wallingford Table Presents: A Dragon Boat Festival!
Join us in May for a walk around Young’s Pond Park. We are joining forces with the Shoreline Greenway Trail as we explore the historical foundations and walk the carriage trails of what was once Alden M. Young’s estate and his gentleman’s farm. Members and non-members welcome.
Saturday, May 17th
1 PM
YOUNG’S POND PARK
Blackstone Ave , Branford
Rain date May 24
Free, please RSVP to programs@branfordhistoricalsociety.org to register or call (203) 488-4828. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Young's Pond History Walk
Jump-Start your garden now at the Branford Garden Club Plant Sale, this year on the Blackstone Library lawn.
Save the Date:
Saturday May 17th 9:30am - 1:30pm
(Raindate Sunday May 18 12-4pm)
Because of potential construction around the Branford Town Green, the clubs annual Spring Plants, Flowers & Seedling Sale will be held this year on the front lawn of Blackstone Library at 758 Main St, Branford, CT,
Branford Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-22
Tour of โJ. M. W. Turner: Romance and Realityโ
Join us for a musical afternoon featuring pianist Carl Cranmer, who will
be playing pieces from Scarlatti, Chopin, and Borodin. Presented by the
Branford Musical Arts Society.
Musical Arts Society Presents: Carl Cranmer
Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!
Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly-shining lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping music to keep your adrenaline flowing!
You can’t miss Glow in the Park! It takes your rope climbing and ziplining fun to the next level. Flip the fun upside down as you experience the same adventure at night, and allow your senses to come alive with the bright lights hanging from the trees. Each of our trails is lined with multi-colored LED lights to guide your throughout the courses. We also provide a safety briefing to go through harnessing with you, so don’t worry if you’ve never been to a park like this before.
Come visit us at The Adventure Park and book this amazing Glow in the Park experience!
Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Tickets:
In-Advance: $30
Day of Show: $40
Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets
Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets is a high-energy five-piece combo performing a rousing, crowd pleasing set of songs first recorded at the dawn of rock 'n' roll by his legendary father, Bill Haley and the Comets, and other popular tunes from the 1950s and '60s. Emphasizing authenticity in sound and presentation, this "Rock 'N' Roll History Show" features Bill Haley, Jr. sharing the inside stories and historical context behind the songs he sings backed by his talented band of comets — saxophonist extraordinaire Kaj Hansen; nimble-fingered Mike Denaro on electric guitar; Christopher Davis Shannon slapping the upright bass; and Rich Flamini's energetic Gene Krupa-style drumming. Bill Haley and the Comets may not have invented rock’n’roll, but they sure became its first stars and indisputably lit the fuse of the rock’n’roll. Be prepared to jump, jive, dance, clap, stomp your feet and sing along as Haley and his Comets rock the joint! Bill Haley & His Comets "Rock Around The Clock" on The Ed Sullivan Show
โBill Haleyย Jr. and the Comets
Join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing honoring 2025 Ringmaster, Gregory J. Gnandt
The Ringmaster's Ball: "An Affair to Remember"
Sip & Pour: A Holistiq Candle-Making Experience
Join us for a night of creativity, connection, and candle-making at Holistiq!
What to Expect:
✔ Design Your Own 10oz Candle – Choose from a variety of luxurious scents.
✔ Memory Candle Option – Honor a loved one with a customized label (send images in advance).
✔ Complimentary Sangria & Refreshments – Because self-care should be delicious! 🍷🍇
✔ Games & Good Vibes – Enjoy fun games, R&B playlist and light refreshments while your candles set.
✔ BYOB – Bring your favorite drink & let the creativity flow! 🍾
📍 Location: Holistiq, 122 College St Middletown, CT 06457
📅 Date & Time: 5/17/25 6:00PM-8:30PM
🎟️ Limited Spots Available! Secure your seat now!
Come sip, pour, and create something special. Tag your friends & let’s make some magic! ✨🕯️
#Holistiq #SipAndPour #CandleMaking #SelfCare #MiddletownEvents
Sip and Pour
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Doors Open: 5:30pm
Band Starts: 6:00pm-9:00pm
$10 per person
Tickets Available Online or Cash Only at Door
(Limited 300 Tickets)
BYOB, Snacks & Chairs
Silent Raffle
BVFD Auxiliary Presents - KICK OFF TO SUMMER - LIVE MUSIC - SOUTHERN VOICE BAND
Five Stories Falling Album Release Show at Cherry Street Station
Come join Five Stories Falling as they release their new album titled "What Lights Can Do". They will be performing with special guests Take The Flame, Pull The Curtain, Anthms, and Aunts. Doors open at 6pm with the first band starting at 7pm.
The show is 21+ and the bar is cash only, but there is an ATM on site.
Five Stories Falling Album Release Show at Cherry Street Station
An Open Mic Night Hosted by Jamarr Jabari of Jabari Voc Media
Step into the spotlight and unmute your voice. This vibrant open mic series is a safe space for truth-telling, raw expression, and community connection — whether through poetry, music, spoken word, storytelling, or performance.
🎙️ Hosted by local creative and culture curator Jamarr Jabar i, founder of Jabari Voc Medi a, this event amplifies emerging voices and champions authentic self-expression.
Come to perform. Come to listen. Come to be moved.
Entry: $15
Perform: $25 includes a drink
Open Mic - Unmute Your Voice
America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 26, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 10, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 17, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 28, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Fairfield County / New Haven, CT
FauxMenco Unleashes Genre-Bending Debut EP Speed X Volume = FauxMenco — Out May 17 at Best Video Film and Cultural Center in Hamden, CT with special guests, Space Cranes
HAMDEN, CT – April 15, 2025 – Blending the fire of nuevo flamenco , the edge of metal , and the groove of acoustic rock , FauxMenco – the nylon-string guitar duo of Catherine Capozzi and Rafi Sofer – is set to release their debut EP, Speed X Volume = FauxMenco , on May 17. The five-track collection will be available exclusively via Bandcamp and at live shows.
Speed X Volume = FauxMenco explores the intersection of art and survival through five cinematic, emotionally charged instrumentals. Whether inspired by environmental loss or rediscovered life, the EP is a bold statement from a duo carving their own sonic path.
Standout tracks include:
"Toronado" – A swirling, storm-driven response to the climate crisis
"Gold Crumbs" – A hypnotic ode to humanity’s obsession with wealth
"LongBeak" – A tribute to the long-beaked echidna, once thought extinct
Pulling influence from artists like Django Reinhardt , Paco de Lucia , John Fahey , and Rodrigo y Gabriela , FauxMenco fuses intricate melodies with raw rhythmic energy — a combination one fan perfectly described as:
“The legacies of Paco de Lucia and Jimi Hendrix lead to FauxMenco's take on relaxed mayhem.”
Please visit our website for more information:
https://www.fauxmenco.com/
May 17th Genre-Bending Guitar Duo FauxMenco at Best Video in Hamden, CT
🎭 Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre
What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?
Stripped of everything but his imagination, a struggling actor transforms his prison cell into an unexpected stage. Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny is a gripping, poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and the redemptive power of storytelling. When all that remains is you—how do you rewrite your fate?
This groundbreaking world premiere is the culminating production of Long Wharf Theatre’s 60th Season and was developed through our New Works Initiative. Written and performed by New Haven artist Terrence Riggins , the piece draws from his lived experience as an artist in prison, where imagination became survival and storytelling became a form of liberation.
Presented in partnership with Collective Consciousness Theatre , Unbecoming Tragedy invites audiences into a transformative ritual—where theatre becomes a tool for reckoning, healing, and reclaiming power.
📍 Location: Yale Off-Broadway Theater @ 41 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511
📅 Run Dates: May 11 – June 1
🎟 Tickets Available Now: LINK HERE
We’d really love for you to experience this beautiful new work— feel free to share it with your community and keep spreading the word!
Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny
Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Everybody May 15 - 24. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown.
Everybody is a fast-paced contemporary adaptation of the medieval morality play “Everyman”, in which an individual struggles facing their own death and is forced to confront the meaning of life. Written by contemporary playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (whose most recent play, Purpose, is currently on Broadway), Everybody was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Everybody, which features a cast of 16 performers ages 14 -20, is directed by Hannah Simms. Scenic Design is by Dan Schmidt, Costume Design by Christian Milik, Sound Design by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang.
Director Simms says “A morality play is an apt choice for a moment in which our national morality is being put to the test. Everybody is a wickedly funny play that explores what morality and mortality look like in our disconnected culture, and this cast of brilliant young actors are tackling it with bravery and sensitivity.”
Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people.
Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview. Performances will be at 7 pm on May 16, 17, 23 and 24, and at 4 pm on Sunday, May 18.
Everybody is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.
Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/everybody-by-branden-jacobs-jenkins
For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.
Everybody is made possible thanks to support from the City of Middletown; American Savings Foundation; Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; The Fund for Greater Hartford; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Middlesex United Way; George and Grace Long Foundation; Liberty Bank Foundation; many generous individual donors; and you, supporting youth arts in Connecticut by purchasing a ticket for this performance.
Teen Rep Company presents "Everybody"
Join us for a remarkable night featuring some of the most cherished works in classical music! Experience an evening that celebrates the richness and emotional power of Franz Schubert and Frédéric Chopin’s timeless compositions.
Haven String Quartet Chamber Series Concert IV: Recapitulation
Legends of the 60's
May 1-18
The cool and glamorous nightclubs of the swinging 60's were home to some of the greatest songs and entertainers of the 20th century, inclduing Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more.
Now, in this phenomenal show, Legends of the 60's, Chaz Esposito captures the energy and fun of the era with classic hits including That's Life, I'm a Believer, Groovin, It's Not Unusual, Can't Take My Eyes off You, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Hey Paula and Sweet Caroline.
Backed by a jamming big band, Legends of the 60's will be a sensational evening of music, stories and laughs.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 3, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 4, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 8, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 16, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 17, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Legends of the 60's
General Admission Standing Room Only
RAMONA
Since 2012, Ramona has created their own voice, becoming the leading band in the indie music movement in Tijuana. Only a few bands bring up the emblematic and unique elements of Mexican culture with different genres such as 60’s and 70’s rock and latin american ballad, creating their own style which they call romantic psychedelic rock.
The album Redes Sociales, was produced by Latin Grammy winners and Grammy nominees Demian and Alejandro Jimenez. Known for their work with Carla Morrison, Ricky Martin and Marian Ruzzi, among others. As a result, Ramona has built a bigger and more solid audience in Mexico and the United States, and in recent years, Peru, Argentina and Chile.
In Mexico, Ramona has shared stage with big musicians, such as Natalia Lafourcade, Hello Seahorse, Enjambre, Kinky, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Blonde Redhead, among others. Internationally, the band has performed in Argentina and in Toronto’s music week in Canada.
As a result of the high demand from the hispanic audience, Ramona is preparing to begin their US circulation, while promoting their new releases. Each single’s a part of a love story visually inspired by the Chicano culture in the border.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
TWIN SEAS
Links: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
Ramona
Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden (in the parking lot)
Cost: Small Copy Boxes - $10 per box
Large Banker Boxes - $20 per box
Also Available:
Hard Drive Destruction & Computer Recycling - $20 each
CRT Computer Monitors - $20 each
Hard Drive Only - $10 each
All items should be in a box that can easily be picked up. Paper items only. No trash bags, paper bags, etc. No trash or non-paper items. No CDs, X-Rays, etc. Paper clips and staples CAN be shredded. On-site shredding truck provided by Affordable Solutions, LLC.
Questions? Email fundraising@tbshamden.com
Common Questions:
Will the documents be shredded at the drop-off location or are they transported to another facility? All documents will be shredded on-site. Workers will remove documents from vehicles and put them in the truck for shredding.
Do staples and paper clips need to be removed? No, the machine can handle staples and paper clips, however, you need to remove all binders.
Is there a certain way to prepare my documents? Place all paper documents into a box for easy removal. Please look through the box, before you bring it for shredding. Make sure the items in the box are what you want shredded.
No Trash.
What happens to the shredded paper? The shredded documents are transported to a recycling facility and baled before being recycled into new paper.
Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom
Join our transformative Practice and Talk Meeting, where you can deepen your spiritual journey and connect with a supportive community led by one of Connecticut’s renowned Buddhist teachers, Rev. D. Senpai, M.A.
Our meetings uniquely blend the timeless wisdom of classic Buddhism with the compassionate teachings of Shin Buddhism, also known as Buddhism of the Heart. This distinctive approach offers an immersive experience in Buddhist teachings (dharma), meaningful readings and discussions, deep listening practice, voicing the Nembutsu, and cultivating mindfulness—all within a nurturing group setting.
Open to everyone , including first-timers and seasoned practitioners, we warmly welcome you to explore and grow with us.
Meeting Rules : In order to maintain a harmonious and respectful environment, practice kind speech, be courteous, and abstain from talking about current politics or display or wear political or offensive symbols or imagery. Those unable to follow these rules will be asked to promptly leave.
Suggested Donation : $10 -$20 (cash or check) to help cover costs for our Wesleyan expenses, internet services, our extensive outreach efforts, Meetup, and standard operating costs. Checks are payable to BFF of CT. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
To learn more, and our Practice & Tak Meetings are a MUST-EXPERIENCE, visit our web site.
Buddhist Practice and Talk Meeting
Get ready to reset your nervous system and sink into deep rest— Jim LoPresti is returning to At Sangha Yoga's Milford studio for a powerful Sound Bath Immersion on Sunday, May 18 from 4 to 5 PM.
Using the mesmerizing tones of the handpan , gongs, and other vibrational instruments, Jim creates a soundscape that promotes healing, relaxation, and energetic balance. This is a community favorite and spots always go fast!
Event Details:
🕓 Sunday, May 18 | 4–5 PM
📍 At Sangha Yoga – Milford Studio
💵 $30 (10% discount for monthly members)
🎟️ Limited capacity – advance registration required
No experience necessary. Just bring a mat, blanket, and an open heart.
Sound Bath Immersion with Jim LoPresti Returns to Milford
Create a pillow of your best pal! Use our projectors or light boxes to trace an image of your pet (please bring a photograph of your pet with you to class or choose from our selection of templates featuring other animals!) onto a fabric pillow cover. We’ll supply the 18” square cotton zippered cover. (pillow insert is not provided.) You will finish the pillow cover with Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints, which are soft and pliable when dry, and markers.
Paint Your Own Animal Pillow Cover!
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).
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.
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.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit- Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq and Nigeria
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/civicrm/event/participant?reset=1&id=463
Create Your Own Hand-Tufted Rug: Beginner Workshop
No matter who you are, or where you are on your spiritual journey,
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
Come and worship with us at 10:30 am and stay for fellowship afterwards!
We have been an Open and Affirming Congregation for 20 years!
(1000 New Haven Avenue, next door to the firehouse)
Inspiring worship and loving fellowship!
Release trapped stress and trauma with a 15-min somatic reset, then reconnect and recharge with community. Move, breathe, heal.
Body Reset: Releasing Stress & Trauma
Join our Iron Squirrel event and challenge yourself to complete all of our courses!
You'll compete against yourself to accomplish this goal and win an Iron Squirrel prize pack of a water bottle and sticker.
Purchase your all-day Iron Squirrel Event Pass today to accept this challenge and join the Iron Squirrels!
ENTER CODE IRON20 AT CHECKOUT TO GET $20 OFF!
Iron Squirrel Challenge
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Gallery Exhibition, "Dear Mother," Celebrates Art & Earth Relationship
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Exhibition "Dear Mother," Celebrates Relationship of Art & Earth
Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson
In life, as in nature, surviving requires a mix of holding together and letting go. This is also true collectively, as a society, and individually as artists and creators. BREATH AND BONE, a new installation by artists Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson will be on view at City Gallery from May 2 - June 1. The Artist Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
BREATH AND BONE โ An Exhibit of Fiber, Weaving, and Sculpture at City Gallery
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS by Brian Flinn and LIGHT by R.F.Wilton, Two Solo Exhibitions. APRIL 17 - MAY 18, 2025
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
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.
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.
Exhibition
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade
Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
This recurring event, dedicated to the joys of knitting and crochet, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that's both warm and welcoming. Scheduled for the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, this meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
What to Expect:
- Community Building: Led by Denise, our meetups are designed to cultivate a nurturing environment for knitting and crochet enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. It’s the perfect venue to connect with others who share your passion and to be part of an inclusive, creative community.
- Dedicated Project Time: Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and work-in-progress projects. Whether you’re looking to make headway on your current piece, eager to start something new, or hoping to learn a novel stitch or technique, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here.
- Brainstorming and Conversation: This is your chance to participate in engaging conversations, exchange tips and tricks, and brainstorm on future projects. If inspiration, advice, or just a friendly chat about your favorite pastime is what you seek, you’ll find an open and supportive space here.
What to Bring:
- Your Projects and Materials: Don’t forget to bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework projects along with your yarns, needles, and hooks.
- Resources to Share: Got any helpful guides, patterns, or insights? Bring them along to share with the group! Our community thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Our Goal:
With Denise at the helm, our aim is to provide a recurring platform for knitters and crocheters to come together, share their love for the craft, work on their projects, and contribute to a flourishing community. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded individuals, find inspiration, or simply enjoy a few hours of crafting in great company, you won’t want to miss out.
Mark your calendars for the 4th Sunday of every month, and join us from 12pm to 3pm for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and community building at MakeHaven. Let’s come together to weave a rich tapestry of creativity and camaraderie, one yarn at a time. We look forward to seeing you there!"
Instructor: Denise McGillicuddy
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=445&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
KNot Just Knitting
Come enjoy a magical afternoon of painting on Sunday, May18th from 12-3pm at Bones & Botanicals in Wallingford! Ticket price includes your first libation of your choosing from our menu. Sylvia from Sylvia Grace Creations will provide instructions, tips, and assistance as needed and the scheduled time includes brief intermissions. All skill levels are welcome!
Potion Bottle Paint & Sip!
Doors open at 11:30 am for the first performance and the show will start at 12:30. Doors open at 3:00 for the second performance and show will start at 3:30 pm. Seating is reserved and will be based on the number in your party so please book as a group. The last 10 tickets sold will be seats at the bar unless you request to sit at the bar.
Drag Brunch
Join us for a docent-led tour of “Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning,” the first major North American museum exhibition of her work. Known for her expressive, autobiographical style, Emin explores love, loss, and the female experience with unflinching honesty.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-tracey-emin-i-loved-you-until-morning-24
Tour of โTracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morningโ
Join us in New Haven on May 17 and 18 for a weekend of Lindy Hop & Balboa Workshops with the amazing Bobby White and Annabel Quisao! This weekend will be jam packed with swing lessons for dancers of intermediate level, and includes an incredible evening of social dancing to the Wes Lewis Quintet.
Bobby White and Annabel Quisao Teach Swing Dance Weekend
Designed specifically for women, this seminar was created to enhance your awareness of potential threats and equip you with physical techniques to prevent, de-escalate, and successfully exit unsafe situations. Realistic and practical skills will be taught to defend yourself to swiftly overcome an assailant or make a quick escape to protect yourself or your loved ones.
Special discount if you bring a friend! Use code FRIEND at checkout and get both tickets for $100 (save $15/ticket)! All ages welcome (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
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Why You Should Come:
✨TO LEAVE EMPOWERED!
Self-defense skills can make all the difference whether you're learning to set boundaries to prevent a potentially dangerous situation, or to escape an attack and get help. This newfound confidence extends beyond the realm of self-defense, positively influencing other aspects of your life in the workplace or in social settings.
✨FOR A CONFIDENCE BOOST!
As you learn and master new techniques to enhance your skills, a profound sense of accomplishment and pride in your abilities will naturally follow! Knowing that you have the skills to protect yourself can give you a greater sense of security and peace of mind when you're out in public.
✨TO GET BACK IN YOUR BODY!
Our seminar isn't just about learning powerful defense techniques, it's a journey of reconnecting with yourself. Flexing your muscles and mental focus can serve as a form of "moving meditation," helping to clear your mind, reduce stress, and connect to your body in a new way!
✨TO FINALLY ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES!
The greatest power we possess is the ability to set boundaries - both verbally & physically. In this seminar, you will learn boundary setting, assessing intentions, and deterring unwanted advances before they happen. Additionally, we will run through scenarios to demonstrate techniques used by predators to catch you off guard.
✨AND...TO LEAVE WITH NEW FRIENDS!
THIS women’s self-defense seminar is an opportunity to meet other women and to be welcomed into a supportive community!
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MEET YOUR FACILITATORS:
Rachel Gretencord: Seminar Leader & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
- Rachel is a seasoned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor with over a decade of teaching and training expertise. Her instructional approach is both interactive and dynamic, uniquely tailored to the individual strengths and comfort levels of each student.
- In the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a ground-fighting based self-defense and combat sport, Rachel emphasizes empowering practitioners to defend themselves against opponents who may be larger and stronger. Experience the art of self-defense and combat under Rachel's expert guidance, where every technique is personalized to elevate your skills and confidence
Jess Leone (Your No B.S. Bestie!): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids Coach, Practitioner, and Co-Facilitator
- Combining her love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and knack for building community has allowed Jess to create opportunities and supportive environments that empower women to reconnect with their beautiful, authentic selves!
- Once you get to know her raw and 'rough around the edges' style, you will understand why she dubbed myself your "No B.S. Bestie". She will listen like a best friend, hold you accountable, AND encourage you to show up for yourself in ways that you didn't think possible (with lots of laughter, compassion, and f-bombs along the way!).
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Some feedback from our badass participants:
-"All the moves were valuable - we have more power and control in a situation than I thought possible. We covered more than anticipated. You guys rock! Enjoyed every moment and picked up a lot! Thank you!!" -Daryl
-"Wonderful! Very informative, interactive, and exciting. Its much easier to defend yourself than I had previously thought." -Erin
-"I tried to envision real life scenarios that pertained to me when we were taught different techniques. Someone coming up behind me while I’m pumping gas or putting my toddler in his car seat are very real worries of mine so having techniques in my arsenal will hopefully allow me more confidence should a situation ever present itself. The class was very laid back, zero pressure, go at your own pace and I appreciated that. Everyone was so nice. I never felt awkward." -Stacey
-"I love that she used other techniques that weren’t just physical and how thorough Rachel was. It was a great opportunity to learn." -Jen
-"The confidence it gave me knowing I could fight back regardless of size and strength makes it less terrifying to be alone publicly." -Sireena
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The statistic "1 in every 4 women are assaulted in their lifetime" means planning ahead is ESSENTIAL to become your own line of defense.
Women's Self Defense Seminar - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
The North Haven Police Department is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at the North Haven Fairgrounds, located at 290 Washington Street in North Haven on Sunday, May 18th from 1 PM to 5 PM. The afternoon will be full of fun including food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, K9 demonstrations, touch a truck, and more! All proceeds from the event will be donated to help Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. For more information, visit [soct.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsoct.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0kyRGH5n7BZks2R4BTrwZmywayBC9zRSdguzUeuNyP37-iAAC6bU4G3Eaem7ZKCmOs9XjciFlgj8jApvA&h=AT1zTTlLtYUC9FOlPurxD0Ch1JVb3BcPcMrkKJjuCOsDnCZhhyYeuZzOAfbXL-E9bxFZaI5kaivxKGLa6EvXvqzh6KQaW6jJpACm72s7FMBBphziit8v4Izzunkh2& tn =q&c[0]=AT33RldNYtSLA7ubZzi8zwj7Iq9YWqpbH29TWXHqq-Sij-rpJn07pL3crFRHaavGyB4sCV6n5DZdvkyE1_IFIXPECPDIWPkZf0WDGgH4FLkyV7PR86m-mlIVJyVFfKMtA-HCEKxpiCH-oPk17bHsMtmBmYAdwnGHQ8icrw), email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call (203) 230-1201.
North Haven Police Special Olympics Fundraiser
🎭 Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre
What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?
Stripped of everything but his imagination, a struggling actor transforms his prison cell into an unexpected stage. Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny is a gripping, poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and the redemptive power of storytelling. When all that remains is you—how do you rewrite your fate?
This groundbreaking world premiere is the culminating production of Long Wharf Theatre’s 60th Season and was developed through our New Works Initiative. Written and performed by New Haven artist Terrence Riggins , the piece draws from his lived experience as an artist in prison, where imagination became survival and storytelling became a form of liberation.
Presented in partnership with Collective Consciousness Theatre , Unbecoming Tragedy invites audiences into a transformative ritual—where theatre becomes a tool for reckoning, healing, and reclaiming power.
📍 Location: Yale Off-Broadway Theater @ 41 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511
📅 Run Dates: May 11 – June 1
🎟 Tickets Available Now: LINK HERE
We’d really love for you to experience this beautiful new work— feel free to share it with your community and keep spreading the word!
Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny
Vibe DHHS Season Finale and Alumni Concert
Daniel Hand High School
May 18th at 2PM
DHHS Vibe Season Finale and Alumni Concert
VIBE IS 25 YEARS OLD! Join us for this special Alumni celebration and for the season finale performance of DHHS VIBE's award-winning show The Legend of Anne Bonny! This concert will also showcase Alumni, VIBE Student Vocal and Instrumental performances.
Vibe DHHS Season Finale and Alumni Concert
True Trooper Entertainment presents Turn Up Bingo's "Cinco De Turn UP. There will be some line-dancing and sing-a-longs throughout the event. One of CT's finest, DJ Eric "The Big Show," will be playing your favorite Hip Hop and R&B jams throughout the event. There will be a special guest for this one, WYBC's "DJ Platinum!!!" It's being hosted by "Big B Energy." You already know she's going to move the crowd. This Turn Up event will have you wanting more. In addition to this fun experience, you are encouraged to experience a buffet of some of the venue's best items. The brunch is included in your ticket purchase. Unlimited Mimosas and Bellinis for two hours are included too!!! There will be additional items offered on the venue's menu that can be purchased separately. There are NO CASH prizes, but there will be some great prizes awarded. Also, don't forget to take the Pictuready 360 video booth for spin throughout the event. You don't want to miss this fun adult experience.
โCinco de Turn UP"
Who It’s For: People drawn to shamanic practices seeking d-e-e-p soulful connection
What it’s for: Profound connection to the Divine
Through a soft gaze into your eyes, Mountain Flower becomes a vessel through which Source comes to you. In this ceremony attendees sit in a safe, sacred space where they feel unconditionally loved, accepted, and supported. It’s quite common for people to connect with loved ones who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge. Others feel held and seen. Souls are fed. You will feel immediate support from the Divine, sometimes even before the ceremony begins.
95% of the ceremonies Mountain Flower facilitates are downloaded and directed by Source. A master of holding sacred space and calling in the ancestors, through sacred ceremony, she bridges the worlds between body, spirit, the Divine and Earth Mother. Drawing upon her lineage as an indigenous medicine woman, fourth-generation drum maker, and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, she acts as a channel for ancestral wisdom. She has served the spiritual community since 1999. Mountain Flower is the founder of Intentional Instruments, and a 6-time author, she writes about walking the spiritual path.
Your sound bath with crystal bowls and other sacred instruments played by Juls Bacewicz will soothe and reset your nervous system, align your energy centers, and prepare you to receive your message. Juls is the founder / owner of Soul Voyage Sound. She is a musician, sound creator, songwriter, music media creator, life-long learner, educator, and wellness practitioner. Her life purpose is to assist other soul beings on their journey toward wellness and happiness.
Each participant receives:
- A hands-on heart chakra healing from Mountain Flower to remove blockages while heightening your ability to receive a message from the Divine.
- A heart opening attunement to infuse you with unconditional love and blessings.
- Mountain Flower notes the visual or auditory channeled message she gets during your hands-on heart chakra healing.
- A second full sensory message is conveyed through Mountain Flower’s eyes while she sits in front of you with a loving gaze. Oftentimes your guides or loved ones who have crossed over come through.
- An audio recording of the visual message Mountain Flower sees during the heart chakra healing with instructions on how to explore and further deepen the connection with what came through.
- An intuitively guided custom sound bath played for you during your channeled messages by Juls.
Attendees Say:
- ”An absolutely incredible experience that I will treasure for a lifetime!”
- “I felt connected, transported to a magical place.”
- "As soon as you looked into my eyes, I saw my grandmother who had passed. It was very moving, I went from missing her to feeling joy.”
- “You just healed something I’ve been carrying around my whole life!”
- “This was a life-altering event, it was magical!"
- “I felt like you were pulling stuck stuff out of me."
People who've worked with Mountain Flower call her ceremonies:
- “Extremely innovative”
- “Deep energy work”
- “Life-changing”
- “Freeing”
***Please arrive 15 minutes EARLY: doors close 5 minutes before the ceremony begins. Mountain Flower goes to great lengths to create and hold a sacred space for you to have the highest vibrational experience possible. The studio is smudged before setting up, all our equipment is smudged before each use, and everyone is smudged before entering our ceremonial space. Please be respectful of the process and arrive early.***
Wear comfortable clothing; you will be sitting up and lying down. Bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, or anything else you want to be comfortable.
You can connect with Mountain Flower on Facebook & Instagram at HealingThroughYourStory or her website: www.MTflower.com
You can connect with Jules on her website, https://soulvoyagesound.com/, Instagram at Julsbace, and Facebook at Soul Voyage Sound.
Vibration of Wholeness
Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974).
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-architecture-ycba-5.
Tour of the Architecture of the YCBA
Fun, live music, fashion show, modeling, pictures, come out & have a great time we going VIRAL !!!!!
The Triple 888โs Fashion Show Experience 2025
Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Everybody May 15 - 24. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown.
Everybody is a fast-paced contemporary adaptation of the medieval morality play “Everyman”, in which an individual struggles facing their own death and is forced to confront the meaning of life. Written by contemporary playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (whose most recent play, Purpose, is currently on Broadway), Everybody was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Everybody, which features a cast of 16 performers ages 14 -20, is directed by Hannah Simms. Scenic Design is by Dan Schmidt, Costume Design by Christian Milik, Sound Design by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang.
Director Simms says “A morality play is an apt choice for a moment in which our national morality is being put to the test. Everybody is a wickedly funny play that explores what morality and mortality look like in our disconnected culture, and this cast of brilliant young actors are tackling it with bravery and sensitivity.”
Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people.
Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview. Performances will be at 7 pm on May 16, 17, 23 and 24, and at 4 pm on Sunday, May 18.
Everybody is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.
Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/everybody-by-branden-jacobs-jenkins
For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.
Everybody is made possible thanks to support from the City of Middletown; American Savings Foundation; Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; The Fund for Greater Hartford; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Middlesex United Way; George and Grace Long Foundation; Liberty Bank Foundation; many generous individual donors; and you, supporting youth arts in Connecticut by purchasing a ticket for this performance.
Teen Rep Company presents "Everybody"
The Alpaca Gnomes are a spirited seven-piece rock-folk jam band based in Bridgeport, CT. Incorporating violin and saxophone into their songs along with both acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and drums, the band’s dynamic yet earthy sound offers both respite and revelry for all who listen. Voted by the readers of CT magazine as the best CT Band (2022), the band blends its hooky and lyrically thoughtful original songs with classic covers done in their own way.
The unique brand of original stomp and groove music the Alpaca Gnomes offer has allowed them to be integral part of a variety of festivals and concert series throughout CT and beyond.
Nowhere is The Alpaca Gnomes’s impact more obvious than in the community they have cultivated. A loyal and enthusiastic group of fans known as “Gnomies” can be found at many of their live shows joining in the fun by wearing the band’s signature Gnome style hats while singing and dancing along to their beloved favorites.
They have sold out venues in CT such as Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, FTC Stage One, Park City Music Hall and The Acoustic. The unique brand of original stomp and groove music the Alpaca Gnomes offer has allowed them to be integral part of a variety of festivals including Pleasantville(NY), Jerry Jam(NH) Conserfest(RI) CT Folk Fest(New Haven), Two Roads Road Jam, Blues on the Beach, Soupstock, Downtown Sounds and more. They have performed in locations from California to Nantucket as well as Block Island and all of New England and the tri met area. Always open for having folks sit in, they’ve had this pleasure with Mihali(Twiddle), Ed Mann(RIP) who performed for many years w Frank Zappa and Railroad Earth members Tim Carbone & Andy Goessling(RIP) as well as a host of other talented musicians over their 14 years as a band.
Alpaca Gnomes - Vine and Vibes Summer Concert Series
Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design—choose between a decorative wand or a functional BBQ fork.
What to Expect:
- Learn how to cut, taper, twist, bend, and shape steel using traditional forging techniques
- Get an introduction to the science and process of induction heating
- Design and create a piece with guidance from an experienced instructor
- All materials and reference images will be provided
Class Details:
- Limited to 4 participants to ensure individual attention
- No experience needed—perfect for beginners
- All tools, materials, and safety gear included
What to Bring:
- Closed-toe shoes
- Long pants (jeans or work pants; no leggings or synthetic fabrics)
- A breathable, natural-fiber shirt (avoid synthetics, as the forge gets hot)
Whether you’re new to blacksmithing or looking to build on your skills, this workshop is a great place to start. You’ll leave with a finished project and a deeper understanding of the forging process.
Instructor: Ken Cotrona
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $127.00
MakeHaven Members: $108.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
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Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics
Join us for a special evening of flavor and community at the Premium Kosher BBQ Benefit! Savor a curated menu of expertly smoked meats and gourmet sides. This event isn’t just about great food—it’s about supporting a historic treasure. Proceeds will go toward preserving and strengthening the Orchard Street Shul , ensuring its continued role as a vibrant community cornerstone and New Haven’s oldest Jewish landmark. Whether you’re a local foodie, history lover, or just looking for a meaningful night out, come be part of something special.
Premium Kosher BBQ Benefit – Donation & Sponsorship Levels
Supporting the historic Orchard Street Shul
General Admission – $75/person
Includes BBQ dinner and drinks
Sponsorship Tiers
Community Supporter – $180
Includes two tickets
Backyard Benefactor – $360
I ncludes two tickets
Pitmaster Patron – $720
Includes four tickets and a commemorative BBQ apron.
Heritage Builder – $1,000
Includes six tickets and a commemorative BBQ apron.
Guardian of the Shul – $1,800
Includes 10 tickets and a commemorative BBQ apron.
Can’t attend? You can still support the Shul’s work with a donation of any amount.
Premium Kosher BBQ Benefit
Join us for a fun and creative cake decorating class on May 18 from 5:00pm-6:00pm! Our team will guide you step-by-step in creating Ben & Jerry's inspired cakes, with our Cow Spots & High in the Sky (cloud) designs.
Tickets are $25 per person, and each attendee will decorate 2 mini ice cream cakes with flavors of their choice. All supplies, including frosting, tools, and decorations, are included—just bring your creativity (and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little frosting or food coloring on)!
Spots are limited, so be sure to pre-register. After signing up, you’ll complete a short form to select your cake flavors and let us know about any allergies. (We can accommodate most allergies!)
Please note: cakes are best enjoyed fresh at the shop after the class. Frosting may melt slightly during transport. We can’t wait to see you there!
May Cake Decorating Class at Ben & Jerry's New Haven
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
🎤🎶 Sunday Night Karaoke at Dockside Brewery! 🍻
Unleash your inner rockstar every Sunday from 7-10 PM at Dockside Brewery! Whether you're a shower singer or a stage pro, grab the mic, sip on a cold brew, and belt out your favorite tunes with friends.
Great drinks, good vibes, and unforgettable performances—see you Sunday! 🎶🍻🎤
Karaoke Sunday
Legends of the 60's
May 1-18
The cool and glamorous nightclubs of the swinging 60's were home to some of the greatest songs and entertainers of the 20th century, inclduing Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more.
Now, in this phenomenal show, Legends of the 60's, Chaz Esposito captures the energy and fun of the era with classic hits including That's Life, I'm a Believer, Groovin, It's Not Unusual, Can't Take My Eyes off You, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Hey Paula and Sweet Caroline.
Backed by a jamming big band, Legends of the 60's will be a sensational evening of music, stories and laughs.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 3, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 4, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 8, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 16, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 17, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Legends of the 60's
Kick off the week in style with Martini Mondays—every Monday, all day! Indulge in martini flights or sip on any of our handcrafted martinis while soaking in the waterfront vibes.
Because Mondays are better with martinis! 🍸✨ See you at Dockside!
Martini Mondays
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. 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. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Gallery Exhibition, "Dear Mother," Celebrates Art & Earth Relationship
The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.
The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.
The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.
The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open.
Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.
GAC Exhibition "Dear Mother," Celebrates Relationship of Art & Earth
Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3.
This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more.
Stay after storytime is over for playtime.
Wiggle Worms
Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson
In life, as in nature, surviving requires a mix of holding together and letting go. This is also true collectively, as a society, and individually as artists and creators. BREATH AND BONE, a new installation by artists Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson will be on view at City Gallery from May 2 - June 1. The Artist Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
BREATH AND BONE โ An Exhibit of Fiber, Weaving, and Sculpture at City Gallery
🍻Happy Hour Alert! 🚨 Join us at Dockside Brewery, Mon-Fri 3-6PM at the bar for deals that will make your wallet smile! 💸
Happy Hour!
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too.
Registration is not required to attend this in person event.
Color & Conversation
🍽️ Beer Dinner at Haven Beer Co. 🍺
📍 Location: Haven Beer Co. – 2323 Whitney Ave
Join us for an exclusive evening of craft beer and cuisine at Haven Beer Co.’s Beer Dinner! This specially curated, multi-course dinner pairs each dish with one of our signature brews—and our head brewer will be guiding you through the experience with tasting notes, brewing insights, and behind-the-scenes stories.
This is more than just dinner—it’s an immersive journey for beer lovers and foodies alike.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just love great food and drink, this unforgettable night is for you.
🎟️ Tickets include:
- Multi-course dinner
- Expertly paired Haven Beer Co. beers
- Guided tasting experience with our brewer
🔥 Very limited tickets available for this exclusive event—reserve your spot now before it sells out!
Mexican Beer Dinner
Join us Monday, May 19th at Spruce Coffee for a FREE coaster weaving workshop! This month we will be teaching you how to weave your very own coasters (or bookmarks, or wall hangings - get creative!) with just a few simple tools. This is part of our monthly crafting series cohosted by Spruce Coffee, held on the third Monday of each month!
All supplies will be provided. Crafting starts at 7pm at Spruce Coffee, but walk-ins are welcome any time!
WHO: MakeHaven and Spruce Coffee (and you!)
WHAT: Coaster weaving workshop
WHEN: Monday, 5/19 @ 7pm
WHERE: Spruce Coffee (952 State St)
HOW MUCH: Free!
Registering helps with an accurate headcount, but is entirely optional.
You may click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=493&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Coaster Weaving Workshop
SOUND Affect's Spring Concert "The Good Old Days" will feature music that spans many genres and includes singers of all ages.
All ticket proceeds will go to SOUND Affect International, a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to foster creativity, ignite passion, and make a meaningful impact through the arts.
The Good Old Days - SOUND Affect Spring Concert 2025
How to Balance Pregnancy & Relationship
Join us for an insightful event in Atlanta where we will discuss tips and strategies on maintaining a healthy relationship while navigating the journey of pregnancy. Whether you're expecting your first child or adding to your family, this event is for you! Learn from experts and share experiences with other couples facing similar challenges. Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your bond and prepare for the exciting changes ahead. See you there!
How to Balance Pregnancy & Relationship
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.