Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Level-Up your skills at the West Haven Public Library this summer with our Adult Summer Reading "Library Land" game board!
Stop by the Main Library or the Ora Mason Library to pick up your Candy Land-style game board and spinner. Use the spinner to determine what color you land on, then use the game key to see what activity you can complete to finish your turn. Repeat these steps until you make it all the way around the board and return the completed board to the library to be entered to win a prize (up to 5 entries per person)!
Participate anytime between July 1st and September 1st! Game boards can be picked up and returned at either of our locations, 300 Elm Street, or 260 Benham Hill Road. For more information, please contact the library at (203) 937-4233 ext. 2
"Library Land" Adult Summer Reading Challenge!
Learn how to make a handheld loom and weave your very own Jellyfish Bracelets! Registration is required.
For more information call 203-937-4233, email wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org, or stop by the library!
This program is for adults ages 18 and up.
DIY Jellyfish Bracelets
Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.
Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Celestial Garden (Yale)
Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have join us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.
Meditation in Middletown Meetup
Weekly Argentine Tango Monday classes in Milford, CT. Mix with ongoing Tango Sueño Academy classes. (Not only Meetup)
Do you tango? Learn from expert instructor Jorge "Gem" Duras who has been teaching tango professionally since 2003. Are you ready for the passion of tango? $20 intro class. Contact us at www.tangosueno.com
Argentine Tango Essentials in Milford, CT, mix with ongoing Tango Sueño class
Join us every Monday for Music Bingo at Dockside Brewery!!! The most fun you’ve had on a Monday in a long time!🎶 7PM start! See you there🍻
Music Bingo!
General Admission Standing Room Only
SATAN
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MERCIFIX
KILLER KIN
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Satan
Tuesday Morning Group Paddle at 8AM for one hour around the sound when it is at it's most peaceful
Tuesday Morning Paddle
If you're looking to grow your retail presence locally, we'd love to have you as part of the Midstate Chamber of Commerce! As a member, you gain visibility through our directory, community events, social media shout-outs, and networking opportunities with residents and other businesses. Our members include retail shops, boutiques, and service providers who benefit from:
- Promotion through Chamber marketing channels
- Access to local partnerships and vendor opportunities
- Community advocacy and regional planning initiatives that directly impact foot traffic and infrastructure
Interested in learning more? Come to our Chamber Meet & Greet!
Location Info: 546 S Broad St, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
Meet & Greet
Learners Ink, LLC one of the most trusted a globally recognized professional training institute is privileged to welcome you to be one among the hundreds of thousands of Learners Ink trained and achieved certified professionals.
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the top professional certifications for project managers offered by the Project Management Institute, USA.
Below are the workshop location and dates:
Workshop Location: New Haven, CT
We also customize the training as per your requirement. We also conduct 1 to 1 session and onsite training.
What's Included?
- 35 Contact Hours project management education certificate
- Digital files with access key to be downloaded from PMI®
- 100% Pass Guarantee*
- PMBOK® Guide (Latest Updates 2022)
- Soft Copy PMBOK Guide 6th & 7th Edition
- PMI® 1000 mock exam practice questions on a simulator with live instructor led review ($199 value)
- PMP® Exam Blueprint (PMP® Exam Application steps and procedure)
- PMP® Exam Tips and Techniques
- Group Activities for better reinforcement
- Real-world examples from various industries
- Industry based case studies
- 15+ years of industry experienced trainer
- 98.8% first-time pass rate
- PMI-Certified (ATP) PMP Expert Instructors
- PMP® Exam Application Assistance
- PMP® Application Framework to enable easy filling of the Application Form
- Panel discussion by faculty team to illustrate project situations.
- "Quick Fire" round to recap the learning and clarify doubts, if any.
- A "Mock Simulation" on the last day of the workshop.
- 24/7 customer support
Click here to know more about the course. PMP course is a 4-day training program. The Eventbrite page will display only the start dates for all training sessions.
*We also provide the corporate training at any remote location, if you have group participants. It can be conducted at your company premises on your preferred dates.
Group Offering: 10% OFF for 3-5 Participants | up to 15% OFF for 5-10 Participants | up to 20% OFF for more than 15 Participants
Who needs to attend?
Associate project managers, project managers, IT project managers, project coordinators, project analysts, project leaders, senior project managers, team leaders, product managers, program managers, project sponsors, and project team members seeking the PMP or CAPM certification.
Benefits of PMP® Certification:
- Gain the skills and knowledge of Project Management based on the PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition and real-life Project Management practices
- Know how to use the tools and techniques you learned while studying for the PMP® exam
- Apply Project Management techniques useful in the real world
- Open Doors to New Clients
- Gain International Recognition
- Establish Credibility
Examination Details
Prerequisites:
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
- 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
- 35 hours of project management education
- OR
- Four-year degree
- 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
- 35 hours of project management education
Examination Format:
- The exam consists of 180 questions
- The time duration of the examination is 230 min
- Candidates are scored on 175 questions only.
Other courses you might be interested: PMT | PMF | CAPM | LSSGB | LSSBB | ITIL Foundation| CBAP | PMI-ACP | Big Data | DevOps | Data Science | CSM
Contact Information:
Click here to chat with us or email us
Email: byrne@learnersink.com
Phone: +1 (408) 444-7579
PMP Certification In-Person Training in New Haven, CT
Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Learners Ink, LLC one of the most trusted a globally recognized professional training institute is privileged to welcome you to be one among the hundreds of thousands of Learners Ink trained and achieved certified professionals.
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the top professional certifications for project managers offered by the Project Management Institute, USA.
Below are the workshop location and dates:
Workshop Location: New Haven, CT
Week Day Dates: Sep 24-27, 2024 || Oct 29 - Nov 01, 2024 || Nov 26-29, 2024 || Dec 10-11-12-13, 2024 || Jan 28-31, 2025
Weekend Dates: Sep 21-22-28-29, 2024 || Oct 19-20-26-27 || Nov 24-25-30-01 Dec, 2024 || Jan 26-27-01-02 Feb, 2025
We also customize the training as per your requirement. We also conduct 1 to 1 session and onsite training.
What's Included?
- 35 Contact Hours project management education certificate
- Digital files with access key to be downloaded from PMI®
- 100% Pass Guarantee*
- PMBOK® Guide (Latest Updates 2022)
- Soft Copy PMBOK Guide 6th & 7th Edition
- PMI® 1000 mock exam practice questions on a simulator with live instructor led review ($199 value)
- PMP® Exam Blueprint (PMP® Exam Application steps and procedure)
- PMP® Exam Tips and Techniques
- Group Activities for better reinforcement
- Real-world examples from various industries
- Industry based case studies
- 15+ years of industry experienced trainer
- 98.8% first-time pass rate
- PMI-Certified (ATP) PMP Expert Instructors
- PMP® Exam Application Assistance
- PMP® ‘Application Framework’ to enable easy filling of the Application Form
- Panel discussion by faculty team to illustrate project situations.
- "Quick Fire" round to recap the learning and clarify doubts, if any.
- A "Mock Simulation" on the last day of the workshop.
- 24/7 customer support
Click here to know more about the course
*We also provide the corporate training at any remote location, if you have group participants. It can be conducted at your company premises on your preferred dates.
Group Offering: 10% OFF for 3-5 Participants | up to 15% OFF for 5-10 Participants | up to 20% OFF for more than 15 Participants
Who needs to attend?
Associate project managers, project managers, IT project managers, project coordinators, project analysts, project leaders, senior project managers, team leaders, product managers, program managers, project sponsors, and project team members seeking the PMP or CAPM certification.
Benefits of PMP® Certification:
- Gain the skills and knowledge of Project Management based on the PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition and real-life Project Management practices
- Know how to use the tools and techniques you learned while studying for the PMP® exam
- Apply Project Management techniques useful in the real world
- Open Doors to New Clients
- Gain International Recognition
- Establish Credibility
Examination Details
Prerequisites:
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
- 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
- 35 hours of project management education
- OR
- Four-year degree
- 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
- 35 hours of project management education
Examination Format:
- The exam consists of 180 questions
- The time duration of the examination is 230 min
- Candidates are scored on 175 questions only.
Examination cost:
- Member: US$405.00
- Non-member: US$555.00
Other course you might be interested: PMT | PMF | CAPM | LSSGB | LSSBB | ITIL Foundation | CBAP | PMI-ACP | Big Data | DevOps | Data Science | CSM
Contact Information:
Click here to chat with us or email us
Email: byrne@learnersink.com
Phone: +1 (408) 444-7579
PMP Workflow Training in New Haven, CT
🚀 Master the Art of Hair Restoration & Take Your Beauty Career to the Next Level!
Are you ready to break into the high-demand, high-income field of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)? This cutting-edge, non-surgical procedure is revolutionizing the hair restoration industry, helping clients regain confidence by creating the appearance of fuller hair. Whether you want to work in a salon, open your own business, or expand your beauty services, this training will set you apart!
🔹 What You’ll Learn:
- ✔️ Scalp Micropigmentation Techniques – Natural-looking hair follicle replication
- ✔️ Hairline Design & Density Techniques – Customize looks for each client
- ✔️ Color Theory & Pigment Selection – Achieve seamless blending
- ✔️ Machine Operation & Needle Techniques – Learn proper depth and precision
- ✔️ Client Consultation & Scalp Analysis – Tailoring services for individual needs
- ✔️ Aftercare & Touch-Up Guidelines – Ensure long-lasting, flawless results
💰 Earning Potential: After completing this course, you can add an additional $6,000–$10,000+ per month to your business!
🔥 Limited Spots Available – No More Than 6 Students Per Class! 🔥
🎓 Why Choose The School of Glamology?
The School of Glamology is a licensed institution with licensed estheticians and licensed instructors, exceeding industry standards. We are committed to providing the highest quality training so you leave fully confident in your skills and ready to grow your beauty business.
Unlike other training programs that leave you on your own after class, we provide ongoing mentorship and even offer one FREE refresher course within a year of your initial training!
📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- ✔️ Scalp Micropigmentation Application for Hair Loss & Balding
- ✔️ Proper Machine & Needle Usage for Realistic Results
- ✔️ Blending Techniques for a Natural Hairline Appearance
- ✔️ Scalp Anatomy, Sanitation & Contraindications
- ✔️ Pricing & Business Growth Strategies
- ✔️ Marketing Your SMP Business for Maximum Success
🛠️ WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TRAINING?
- ✅ Complete Professional SMP Kit (Includes all tools & supplies)
- ✅ Industry-Recognized Certificate from The School of Glamology
- ✅ Hands-on Training with Licensed Instructors
- ✅ One Free Refresher Course (Valid for 1 Year!)
- ✅ Lifetime Post-Class Support
💼 TUITION & REGISTRATION
💵 Total Investment: $2,500
💰 Deposit: $500 (Remaining $2,000 due on class day)
📅 Choose Your Own Training Date! Call 619.928.4526
💳 💰 Need Financing? We Got You Covered! 💰
We offer flexible financing options through:
- ✅ Affirm & Sezzle – Apply here: https://www.schoolofglamology.com//_paylink/AZTYIPpn
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📞 Questions? Need a private class? Call 619-928-4526
📌 IMPORTANT: REQUIRED PRE-CLASS MATERIALS
- To ensure you are fully prepared for the hands-on training, you will receive a series of instructional videos and course manuals 2-3 days before class.
- ✅ These materials MUST be reviewed and completed before attending class.
- ✅ This is essential to ensure you are ready for all the hands-on training.
- ✅ Failure to complete the pre-class materials may affect your ability to participate in the live training.
⏳ CLASS DURATION & SCHEDULING
⏰ Class timing may vary depending on the number of students enrolled.
- • Smaller classes (1-2 students) may take less time.
- • Larger classes (6-8 students) may require additional time.
🚀 No student will be rushed! We are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives the proper time and attention needed to master each technique. If extra time is required, we will accommodate to ensure you leave confident in your skills.
❗ LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ❗
🚨 No cosmetology or esthetics license is required to take this class.
📌 However, state regulations vary when it comes to practicing scalp micropigmentation in a salon setting. We strongly encourage students to check their state’s guidelines for any licensing requirements necessary to work professionally.
No one will be denied their right to learn this skill! 💪✨
📲 HOW TO REGISTER
📩 For Questions, Contact Us: info@schoolofglamology.com
📢 Follow Us for Training Updates & Success Stories!
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofglamology
- 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schoolofglamology
⚠️ NO REFUND POLICY – PLEASE READ ⚠️
- 🚫 All deposits and training fees are non-refundable. Once you are trained, you cannot return the knowledge we have provided you, which is why no refunds will be given for any reason.
- 🚫 If you are unable to attend your scheduled class, your deposit will not be refunded. However, you are welcome to join the next available course date, as long as we receive at least 48 hours’ notice.
- 🚫 No exceptions will be made to this policy.
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Can’t make it to an in-person class? No problem! Our LIVE, hands-on online training gives you the same high-quality education and hands-on experience—but with the added benefit of one-on-one instruction and flexible scheduling!
💻 How Online Training Works:
- 1️⃣ Pay in Full – Secure your spot and receive instant access to pre-class materials.
- 2️⃣ We Ship Your Complete Kit – Everything you need for training is delivered straight to your door.
- 3️⃣ Schedule Your Live Virtual Training – Once your kit arrives, you’ll book your private online session at a time that works for you!
- 4️⃣ Face-to-Face Hands-On Learning – Work directly with a licensed instructor in a live, interactive session to master your techniques.
💡 Same Training, Same Price, Extra Flexibility!
- ✔️ 100% Live & Interactive – No Pre-Recorded Videos
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- ✔️ Includes a Complete Professional Kit
- ✔️ Industry-Recognized Certification Upon Completion
- ✔️ Ongoing Support & Mentorship After Training
📩 Ready to Enroll? Click the link below to purchase your online course and start your training today!
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Course Overview: For project management professionals, the PMP certification is a widely accepted credential. It attests to their proficiency in project management and leadership. Obtaining PMP certification indicates proficiency in project management techniques and a dedication to best practices. It raises earning potential, creates new chances, and improves career prospects. The Project Management Institute (PMI) administers the PMP certification, which necessitates passing a demanding exam, proving experience, and fulfilling professional development criteria. Training Overview: This in-depth PMP® course is carefully crafted to provide professionals with the information, tools, and techniques needed to lead projects in a wide range of industries. Updated according to the most recent PMBOK® Guide and PMI standards, the course addresses fundamental project management areas such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project. Attendees will receive hands-on practice through live case studies, interactive training, and exam techniques so that they are well-equipped to take the PMP certification exam. The training is also in compliance with the PMI 35 contact hour requirement and is conducted by certified trainers with real-world industry experience.https://www.icertglobal.com/course/pmp-certification-training/Classroom/5/3644Take your career to the next level with our intensive PMP® Bootcamp , designed to help you lead projects with confidence and earn your PMP credential quickly and efficiently.
- Hands-on training in project planning, execution, monitoring & closure
- In-depth understanding of PMI frameworks and the PMBOK® Guide
- Proven strategies to clear the PMP exam on your first try
- Guidance from expert trainers with 15+ years of industry experience
Key Features of PMP Certification
- 4 Days In-Person Training: Intensive classroom sessions with expert-led instruction, hands-on activities, and full PMP® exam coverage.
- PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition-Based Training: Aligned with the latest PMI standards, focusing on principles, performance domains, and real-world project applications.
- 90 Days of E-Learning Access: Get unlimited access to recorded sessions, study materials, and practice exams for 90 days to reinforce your learning at your own pace.
- PMI Application Assistance: Get step-by-step guidance to complete and submit your PMP® exam application accurately and confidently.
- 35 Hours of Classroom and Online Instructor-Led Live Training: Comprehensive, real-time training delivered by certified instructors in both in-person and virtual formats.
- Approved Course Materials: Study with PMI-authorized and industry-recognized materials aligned with the latest PMP® exam content outline.
- Money-Back Guarantee: Enroll with confidence—get a refund if you don’t pass the PMP® exam under our specified terms and conditions.
- Exam-Based Mock Tests: Practice with full-length, PMP®-style mock exams designed to simulate the real test environment and boost your confidence.
Benefits of PMP Certification:
- Global Recognition: PMP is a universally respected credential recognized across industries worldwide.
- Higher Salary Potential: PMP-certified professionals earn up to 20% more than non-certified peers.
- Career Advancement: Opens doors to leadership roles and high-impact project opportunities.
- Validated Skills: Proves your ability to manage projects efficiently using industry-standard best practices.
- Stronger Networking: Connect with a global community of project managers and PMI members.
What will you learn?
- Project Management Frameworks: Understand PMI’s approach and the PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition)
- Project Lifecycle & Processes: Master initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing phases
- Agile & Hybrid Methodologies: Apply adaptive project practices used in modern industries
- Team Leadership & Communication: Learn stakeholder engagement, team dynamics, and conflict resolution
- Risk, Time & Cost Management: Effectively manage project constraints and ensure delivery success
- PMP® Exam Strategy: Gain test-taking techniques, practice with mock exams, and get exam-ready tips
Our Pass Guarantee: Your Success is Our Priority: We’re committed to your success—our training, tools, and support are designed to help you pass the PMP® exam with confidence. Why Choose Our Program? Learn from Industry Leaders. Succeed with Confidence.
- Led by certified experts with 15+ years of experience
- PMI-authorized training aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide
- Proven track record of high first-attempt pass rates
- Practical case studies and real-world project insights
- Dedicated support from registration to certification
However, basic understanding and knowledge about quality aspect and quality control will prove to be useful. Other course you might be interested: CAPM | PMP | LSSGB | LSSBB | LSSGB & LSSBB | ITIL | CBAP | PMI-ACP | Big Data | DevOps | Data Science | CSM If you are interested, please let me know so that I can send you special discounted price along with the customized registration link which will help you to enroll it easily. Other Training Courses: CAPM | LSSGB | LSSBB | LSSGB&LSSBB | CSM | PMI-ACP | CCBA | CEH | DevOps If you have any more queries regarding PMP training and certification write an email to : alex.wood@icertglobal.orghttps://www.icertglobal.com/Email: alex.wood@icertglobal.orgPhone: 713-287-1187
Project Management (PMP) Classroom Training in New Haven, CT
Storytime at the Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Embark on a magical journey with your little ones as Miss Phyllis brings stories to life at the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Join us every Tuesday in July & August for a delightful Storytime at 10:30 am and 11:30 am.
What’s in store for your little adventurer?
Story Time: Dive into the enchanting world of storytelling with Miss Phyllis, where imagination knows no bounds!
Trolley Ride: All aboard for a scenic trolley ride after the stories – a journey filled with wonder and excitement!
Drink & Snack: Quench those little thirsts and satisfy those tiny tummies with included refreshments.
Take-Home Treasure: Each child receives a copy of the book that sparks their imagination during Storytime!
Ticket Information: $10 per child – Admission covers the full Storytime experience.
Tuesdays in July & August – Mark your calendars for the ultimate summer adventure!
Additional Notes: Weekly Story Updates: Discover new tales each week! Check our website regularly to catch them all.
Prompt Start: Storytimes start promptly at 10:30 am and 11:30 am, so don’t be late!
Reserve Your Spot: Call now or visit our website to make reservations. Limited spots available, and reservations are strongly recommended.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of stories, laughter, and trolley adventures! Create cherished memories with Storytime at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. See you there!
Storytime Tuesdays
Sensory-Friendly Tuesdays at the Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Does your child dream of a trolley ride, but crowds, lines, or loud noises pose a challenge? We’ve got the perfect solution! Introducing our special Sensory-Friendly Tuesday Afternoons in July and August.
What to Expect:
- Reduced Crowds: Limited attendance for an intimate experience.
- Reserved Tickets: Secure your spot through our website.
- Quiet Environment: From the Visitor Center to the Trolley ride itself.
- Calm and Relaxing: Providing a low-stress atmosphere.
Event Details:
- Every Tuesday afternoon in July and August.
- Trolley rides at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Prepare Ahead: Visit our website for a narrative walk-through, allowing your family to preview and prepare for the entire experience. We want to ensure that every moment is enjoyable and stress-free for your loved ones.
Reserve Your Spot: Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! Visit our website to secure your place on the sensory-friendly trolley adventure.
Join us for an unforgettable journey where everyone can experience the joy of a trolley ride in a supportive and understanding environment. Shore Line Trolley Museum – Making Memories, Creating Smiles!
Sensory Friendly Tuesday Afternoons
Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.
Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Celestial Garden (Yale)
🐟 Join us for a delicious beachside gathering!
Celebrate late summer with M & J Beach Grille & Seafood—the hidden gem on Madison’s surf club beachfront. Enjoy fresh seafood, burgers, wraps, salads, and soft‑serve ice cream, all made to order. Picnic tables and umbrellas provide the perfect setting with stunning shoreline views.
EVENT DETAILS: VIRTUAL SLIDESHOW: https://bit.ly/3IPVYJD
🗓 Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
📌 Location: M & J Beach Grille & Seafood – 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT.
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎵 Mood: Beach vibes
🅿️PARKING: Free parking AFTER 5 PM—no beach pass required after this.
✅ Things to Bring
- Sunscreen and🧴Folding chairs 🪑
✅ What to Expect
What’s on the menu 🍴https://bit.ly/4o149mt
✨The owner of M & J Beach Grille & Seafood is treating NHC members to an exclusive 20% off the entire menu — and that’s not all!
🪑 Three (3) tables will be reserved just for us, so come early, grab your seat, and enjoy fresh seafood, burgers, and more.
🕔 After dinner, we’ll head right to the beach — so don’t forget to bring your folding chairs 🪑 and relax with friends by the waves.
See you there for good food, ocean breezes, and fun under the sunset! 🌅
🌊 Ocean Breeze & Sunset in Madison
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Paint a field of lavenders using Q-tips as a unique painting tool to experiment with pointilism!
Registration and confirmation is required. Priority may be given to those previously waitlisted for paint nights. To register, visit us in person, call 203-937-4233x3, email reference@westhavenlibrary.org, or click the More button.
Adult Paint Night: Lavender Fields
Welcome to the New Haven Rock Climbing Meetup!
Hosted by City Climb Gym
We aim to introduce everyone to indoor rock climbing, and encourage people of all abilities to join.
We meet from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Tuesday evenings, at City Climb Gym in New Haven, CT. Let's say hello in the lobby, get harnessed up, and head out to the top-rope area. Anyone with a name tag is down to meet new people and climb!
If you’ve RSVP’d for the Meetup, your first time is free!
Subsequent day passes will be $12 with rental gear offered for $5.
BELAY CERTIFICATION
If you are already belay certified at City Climb then you're all set. If you aren't, but know how to belay, we can get you a quick belay test and you'll be good to go.
Have no experience belaying? Don't worry! We can belay for you! After your first Meetup we do recommend that you schedule a Belay Class with the front desk, though. It'll make climbing as a group easier during the following Meetups.
What to bring:
A water bottle and a killer attitude
Important to know:
City Climb is located at 342 Winchester Ave New Haven, CT. Turn off the road next to Strength Haven on Winchester. Go straight down the driveway and you'll be in the parking lot! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Climb New Haven!
We all know how important honeybees are to nature, but hornets and wasps in our yard? No thanks! Learn how to deal with the stingy bugs in your yard without pesticides. Presented by expert Tammi Worsham from the Backyard Beekeepers Association of CT.
Tammi will also bring LIVE BEES at work in an observation hive, honey to taste and wax to squish!
All About the Native Bees, Wasps, and Hornets in your Backyard with the Backyard Beekeepers
A collaboration of CT Folk, Bigger Beast Records, All Boats Rise Entertainment, and Milford Arts Council Presents
Tip of The Hat Series: An Inspired Concert
“Joan Baez”
Each performance in this inspirational concert series features four acclaimed regional songwriters sharing original songs shaped by the influence of legendary artists. While some covers may be performed, this is not a tribute show—these concerts spotlight the individual voices and creativity of musicians whose work is deeply rooted in musical tradition and personal expression.
The series opens with an evening inspired by Joan Baez—the iconic singer-songwriter and activist whose voice helped define the folk movement and became a powerful symbol of social change. Known for her evocative performances, commitment to justice, and lasting contributions to music, Baez continues to inspire artists across generations.
Join us for a night of original music and select covers that reflect the themes and spirit of Joan Baez’s legacy—a night of storytelling, inspiration, and musical authenticity.
Tip of the Hat – “Joan Baez” Inspired Concert
We'll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices: $17.99/adult, $17.00/senior). Come join us for some friendly and interesting conversation!
Northern Social Dinner
We'll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/) (Buffet Prices: $17.99/adult, $17.00/senior). Come join us for some friendly and interesting conversation!
Social Dinner
After a long hiatus we are back and looking forward to enjoying our favorite hobby in person! Please see below for additional requirements to ensure everyone's health and safety. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message us.
- What we'll do:
We have a number tables, run weekly, where we play tabletop RPGs. Several are D&D 5e, but we currently also play "indie" games like Apocalypse World and Blades In the Dark. These tables tend to have a continuing storyline from week to week for a few months, but there's always room to add people into the ongoing games!
- What to bring:
Pencils, pens, character sheets, and books (if you have them)!
- Important to know:
Introduce yourself on our Discord server (linked below) and be assigned a spot prior to showing up!!
- Additional:
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/xwqt8zv
Listen to a podcast about our group, its history, and paying to play tabletop games in public spaces: https://geekspective.com/12007/077-paying-to-play/
Bonus podcast about our group and recruiting new DMs: https://geekspective.com/11948/136-recruiting-new-gms/
RPG Gaming Night!
Traveling Wilburys Revue brings The Traveling Wilburys and hits from each member.
Traveling Wilburys Revue August 26th Toads Place New Haven Ct
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 & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
Theater fans, rejoice! An immersive multi-gallery exhibition—featuring a collection of costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures—is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life. “Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond” showcases a “who’s who” of stage royalty including Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Frances McDormand, Anna Deavere Smith, Steve Martin, Jessica Tandy and many more. The exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM) is on view through February 2026.
Spanning three museum spaces—the New Haven Museum’s elegant upper rotunda, its gray and center galleries—“Invitation to Engage” invites visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors will try on costumes, explore immersive set recreations, flip through original scripts, and experience interactive rehearsal spaces alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Exhibition at New Haven Museum
Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Spend an hour, spend the day – embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!
Ticket Prices:
- $13 for Adults
- $12 for Folks 62+
- $10 for Children
- Kids under 2 ride FREE!
Please note that special events may have different pricing.
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, Wed-Sun with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. – a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.
Authentic Trolley Experience: Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it’s the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.
Witness Restoration in Action: Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you’re passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.
Membership Benefits: Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.
Take Home a Piece of History: Don’t forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with history, charm, and the joy of trolley rides at Shore Line Trolley Museum. Purchase your tickets now and let the past come alive!
Museum Tours & Trolley Rides
Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Threads + Paper
From August 27–August 30, 2025, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2025-26 season for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community, are invited to register.
Auditions will take place in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St. New Haven at the following times:
- Wed Aug 27: 1:00–3:00pm
- Wed Aug 27: 3:00–8:00pm (Returning Camerata Only)
- Thu Aug 28: 3:00–8:00pm
- Fri Aug 29: 3:00–8:00pm
- Sat Aug 30: 10:00am-2:30pm
Singers are invited to prepare a short solo song or aria (accompanist provided) and will be led through a few simple vocal exercises demonstrating range and musicianship skills. Only one audition is required to be considered for membership for multiple ISM choral ensembles.
What you need to do
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within 48 hours).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
Questions? Email us.
For full information on ensembles and conductors, see the ISM choral auditions page.
Yale Institute of Sacred Music Choral Auditions 2025-2026
Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.
Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Celestial Garden (Yale)
Hello Books & Brews! For our next meeting, we'll be discussing *Such a Bad Influence* by Olivia Muenter. You can read all about it below, and if you'd like copies of the books we'll have some available at the Reference Desk of the James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford.
*Such a Bad Influence* by Olivia Muenter
Hazel Davis is drifting: she’s stalled in her career, living in a city she hates, and less successful than her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega-popular lifestyle influencer. Evie came of age online, having gone viral at five years old for a heart-tugging daddy-daughter dance. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel managed to dodge the family YouTube channel—so although she can barely afford her apartment, at least she made her own way.
Evie is eighteen now, with a multimillion-dollar career and unlimited opportunities, but Hazel is still protective of her little sister and skeptical of the way everyone seems to want a piece of her: Evie’s followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and their opportunistic mother. So when Evie disappears one day—during an unsettling live stream that cuts out midsentence—Hazel is horrified to have her worst instincts proven right.
As theories about Evie’s disappearance tear through the internet, inspiring hashtags, Reddit threads, podcast episodes, and scorn, Hazel throws herself into the darkest parts of her sister’s world to untangle the threads of truth. After all, Hazel knows Evie better than anyone else . . . doesn’t she?
Due to Thimble Island Brewery's closure, our discussions are being held in the Blackstone Library auditorium We're asking that everyone continue to RSVP if you intend on joining us so we can keep an eye on the headcount for the meeting. New members always welcome!
August Book Discussion
Live Music at the Library!
Bluesman and raconteur Ramblin’ Dan Stevens shares classic blues pieces played on authentic vintage instruments, like the 3-stringed Cigar Box Guitar, the single-stringed Diddley Bow and bottleneck slide.
Tracing the blues from its development in different regions of the south, and through the great African American migration to blues meccas like Memphis and Chicago, Dan will guide us on a musical journey of history and music.
Blues 101: a Musical History with Ramblin' Dan Stevens
It's TRIVIA time at Dockside Brewery! Join us every Wednesday at 7pm for some brain-teasing fun by the water!🍻
Trivia Wednesdays
This generative writing workshop will focus on using archival material as an entry point into a story: either fiction or nonfiction. Participants will: read excerpts from authors using archival material in their writing, view artifacts from archives (either their own or ones supplied for viewing), and search for an entry point into their next story. Participants will have the chance to share their work at class close. All levels of writers are welcome.
$30 gets you 90 minutes of instruction in the Workshop Gallery at Ball & Socket Arts on August 27th from 7 to 8:30 pm. If cost is a barrier to participation, please reach out to our team to discuss accommodations.
Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to register now!
Allison Bass-Riccio is the steward of the Hazel Hawthorne archive. A writer and researcher, she teaches English at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT. She is currently working on a multi-genre book that juxtaposes Hazel Hawthorne's life with her own, highlighting the beauty of the dunes, the strength of women, and the pleasure of intentionally cultivating one's own life
The Factory: The Archive: Mining the Past to Write Today
Learn how to make a handheld loom and weave your very own Jellyfish Bracelets! Registration is required.
For more information call 203-937-4233, email wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org, or stop by the library!
This program is for adults ages 18 and up.
DIY Jellyfish Bracelets
Come one, come all to Our regular Wednesday Night Meetup at Prime Climb/Rock Spot Climbing in Wallingford, CT!
Here's the deal:
If it's your first time with the CT Rock Climbing Meetup or at Prime Climb/Rock Spot Climbing, then Welcome!! - We'll set you up with gear (if you don't have any) and you can climb with the group all night!
First, we ask you to fill out a waiver at https://rockspotclimbing.com/waiver/
Next, the cost to climb is a discounted rate of $16 which includes rentals.
After the Meetup, we'll be heading out to a local pub for some drinks and food.
Hope to see you all there!
Chris and Lia
Wednesday Night Climbing!
Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!
Old Heidelberg Trivia Night
Movies in the Plaza brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved, cozy Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.
Movies in the Plaza
Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.
Chair seated exercise
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 & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
Theater fans, rejoice! An immersive multi-gallery exhibition—featuring a collection of costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures—is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life. “Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond” showcases a “who’s who” of stage royalty including Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Frances McDormand, Anna Deavere Smith, Steve Martin, Jessica Tandy and many more. The exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM) is on view through February 2026.
Spanning three museum spaces—the New Haven Museum’s elegant upper rotunda, its gray and center galleries—“Invitation to Engage” invites visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors will try on costumes, explore immersive set recreations, flip through original scripts, and experience interactive rehearsal spaces alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Exhibition at New Haven Museum
Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Spend an hour, spend the day – embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!
Ticket Prices:
- $13 for Adults
- $12 for Folks 62+
- $10 for Children
- Kids under 2 ride FREE!
Please note that special events may have different pricing.
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, Wed-Sun with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. – a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.
Authentic Trolley Experience: Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it’s the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.
Witness Restoration in Action: Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you’re passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.
Membership Benefits: Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.
Take Home a Piece of History: Don’t forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with history, charm, and the joy of trolley rides at Shore Line Trolley Museum. Purchase your tickets now and let the past come alive!
Museum Tours & Trolley Rides
Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Threads + Paper
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT
Annie Sailer Adult Beginner-Intermediate Dance Class
Stop by the West Haven Library and speak with representatives from the American Job Centers! Chat for a few minutes, grab a business card or flyer, or ask as many questions as you have. You can learn about this valuable resource and the various services they offer to anyone on the hunt for a job, including the following:
Job Postings & Events Training Assistance Young Adult Programs Public Workshops
No registration, stop by at your convenience between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to speak with a representative.
American Job Center: Opportunities & Events
From August 27–August 30, 2025, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2025-26 season for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community, are invited to register.
Auditions will take place in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St. New Haven at the following times:
- Wed Aug 27: 1:00–3:00pm
- Wed Aug 27: 3:00–8:00pm (Returning Camerata Only)
- Thu Aug 28: 3:00–8:00pm
- Fri Aug 29: 3:00–8:00pm
- Sat Aug 30: 10:00am-2:30pm
Singers are invited to prepare a short solo song or aria (accompanist provided) and will be led through a few simple vocal exercises demonstrating range and musicianship skills. Only one audition is required to be considered for membership for multiple ISM choral ensembles.
What you need to do
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within 48 hours).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
Questions? Email us.
For full information on ensembles and conductors, see the ISM choral auditions page.
Yale Institute of Sacred Music Choral Auditions 2025-2026
Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.
Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Celestial Garden (Yale)
NEW HAVEN CHORALE INVITES YOU TO AUDITION FOR OUR 76TH SEASON!
Our programming will include four major concerts.
Auditions will be held at the Unitarian Society of New Haven 700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 06517
Our audition dates are:
- Sat, August 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Thurs, August 28, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sat, September 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Unitarian Society of New Haven.
A typical audition includes a brief warm-up to determine range and flexibility, and singing a short solo piece of your choice. We look forward to meeting new singers that share our passion and love of music!
Auditions: Sing with the New Haven Chorale
Italian immigration has played a significant role in shaping the cultural, economic, and social fabric of Meriden, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this lecture, we will explore the major waves of Italian migration, the push and pull factors that drove millions to leave their homeland, and the experiences of Italian immigrants as they settled in Meriden. From the challenges of assimilation to the preservation of cultural identity, we will examine how Italian communities left a lasting legacy that continues to be felt today.
Save your seat below.
IN ARRIVO A MERIDEN: Coming to Meriden from Italy
EVENT START-END | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:15 pm ET
WHERE | East Rock Brewing, 285 Nicoll St Suite 103, New Haven, CT 06511 (map)
AGE RANGE | 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+.
FOOD/DRINKS | Craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale.
PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | There is parking available nearby.
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible and gender-affirming bathrooms available. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info here.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended.
What’s It Like?
Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?
Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.
There will be drinks for sale!
Check-in for this event will begin around 6:15 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 6:30 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible.
Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety
Skip the Small Talk at East Rock Brewing
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Counter Weight Brewing Co. Our goal is to continuously honor long-held brewing traditions while exploring new and innovative methods to highlight each ingredient and delight your palate with every sip. We’ll delve into passion projects focused on wild yeast and wood aging, while continuing to evolve the definition of what a big, flavorful, hoppy beer can be. From beautiful, rustic Belgian ales and refined, sturdy German lagers to bright, hop-forward American IPA’s, we will venture on an exciting odyssey of brewing. As we explore, we hope that you’ll join us.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Counter Weight Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/counter-weight-brewing-co
Happens on the following Dates:
- Aug 28, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
- Sep 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Bonsai Workshop at Counter Weight Brewing Co.
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Counter Weight Brewing Co. Our goal is to continuously honor long-held brewing traditions while exploring new and innovative methods to highlight each ingredient and delight your palate with every sip. We’ll delve into passion projects focused on wild yeast and wood aging, while continuing to evolve the definition of what a big, flavorful, hoppy beer can be. From beautiful, rustic Belgian ales and refined, sturdy German lagers to bright, hop-forward American IPA's, we will venture on an exciting odyssey of brewing. As we explore, we hope that you’ll join us.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Counter Weight Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/counter-weight-brewing-co
Bonsai Workshop at Counter Weight Brewing Co.
EVENT START-END | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:15 pm ET
WHERE | East Rock Brewing, 285 Nicoll St Suite 103, New Haven, CT 06511 (map)
AGE RANGE | 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+.
FOOD/DRINKS | Craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale.
PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | There is parking available nearby.
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible and gender-affirming bathrooms available. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info here.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended.
What’s It Like?
Hear from real attendees in the videos at the bottom of the page!
Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?
Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.
There will be drinks for sale!
Check-in for this event will begin around 6:15 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 6:30 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible.
Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety
Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?
Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door.
Want to check out what else is going on at East Rock Brewing? Check out their website here.
If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up.
See our Skip the Small Talk question prompt card deck (and buy your own if you want) here.
If you want to get more of a vibe of what our events are like, have a look at the videos below and check out our FAQ (which also covers stuff like our refund policy, arriving late, age range, and hiring us for corporate/ college/ private events).
Skip the Small Talk at East Rock Brewing
The Grassy Strip Music Series at Madison Beach Hotel returns for the 2025 summer season with free, live outdoor shows beginning Thursday, June 26 and runs each Thursday for nine weeks – with the exception of Thursday, July 3.
“This summer’s line-up is incredible,” said General Manager John Mathers. “The weekly summer experience at Madison Beach Hotel has truly become a time-honored tradition on the shores of Long Island Sound.” This year’s series opens, once again, with the legendary Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman.
Free and open to the public, The Grassy Strip Concerts run 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and begin with The Pledge of Allegiance. Summertime food and beverages will be available for sale.
2025 Summer Line-up:
June 26: Christine Ohlman
July 10: Dave Matthews Tribute Band
July 17: Orleans
July 24: Shaboo AllStars
July 31: Quinn Sullivan Band
August 7: Jeff Pitchell
August 14: Lee Ann Lovelace Band
August 21: Gold Dust Woman
August 28: Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals
*Show Line-Up Subject to change without notice.
About the Bands
Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez
Christine Ohlman is a singer, songwriter, and musician with a deep love for rock & roll. Her career spans decades, from early bands like The Scratch Band to her current work with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez. She’s a long-time vocalist for Saturday Night Live’s band and has collaborated with legendary artists like Elvis Costello, Dion, and Bonnie Raitt. Known for her powerful vocals and signature beehive hairstyle, she’s not just a performer but also a passionate advocate for keeping the soul alive in rock & roll, evident in her songwriting and her dedication to music history through writing and musicology work.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band. DMTB is a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous time of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming. Dedicated to recreating that moment in musical history, the DMTB has been honing their craft for over 20 years. The DMTB aims to transport the listener back in time. The band takes inspiration from the classic DMB sound, with immense respect for the original quintet. While including material from the bands later and current catalogs, the goal is to create a well rounded and authentic tribute.
Orleans
Platinum hit-maker ORLEANS is now celebrating 50+ YEARS of live performances! Praised and respected by their peers for their songwriting skills, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies, their iconic radio hits, including “Still The One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time,” still resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on Classic Rock radio, television, film and streaming services. Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and several DVDs … and they continue to be in demand for live shows, as they have been now for 5 decades. Since its humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours, the band has set some very high standards. Here in 2023 and beyond, Orleans continues to meet and exceed those standards at every show, to the delight of audiences everywhere.
Shaboo AllStars
Shaboo Allstars were formed by R&B vocalist David “Lefty” Foster and Matt “Guitar” Murphy in 1979. They have played all 50 states and toured extensively in Europe. The band’s line-up changes regularly and always features top musicians from the world’s best R&B bands. This summer’s Grassy Strip show will showcase the talents of David “Lefty” Foster, Wolf Ginandes (All Star original), Cliff Goodwin (Joe Cocker Band), Mitch Chakour (Joe Cocker Band), Marty Richards (J. Geils Band), Curt Ramm (E. Street Band), Baron Raymond (Rod Stewart Band).
Quinn Sullivan Band
A rare artist who’s always sounded older than his years, Sullivan has been touring the world since he was 11-years-old, playing storied venues such as Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., as well as India’s Mahindra Blues Festival, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and three Montreux Jazz Festivals. Quinn has shared the stage with his hero and mentor Buddy Guy, as well as Carlos Santana on several occasions. Quinn’s performance experience includes appearances on leading national television programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, to name a few. “I want to stay true to where I come from, and go from there,” says Sullivan. “The artists that inspire me to do that are always hungry for the new. They never repeat themselves. They just grow and become more unique — and that’s what I aim to do as an artist.”
Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood
Blues Hall of Fame award winning guitarist Jeff Pitchell’s style blends B.B. King and Duane Allman, which was endorsed by Gregg Allman. His diverse songwriting catalog recalls the variety of Eric Clapton’s classics and his vocal delivery, which ranges from smooth tenderness to Billy Gibbons ZZ Top-like power, received high praise from J. Geils. His songwriting award winning “An Eye for an Eye” was recorded by British blues legend John Mayall. Over the years Jeff Pitchell has shared the stage with J. Geils, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Jaimoe, B.B. King, and so many more.
Lee Ann Lovelace Band
Lee-Ann Lovelace is a singer/songwriter from Waterbury, CT who has performed on hundreds of stages throughout Nee England and beyond since 2004. She’ll charm you with hints of Jazz, dig into Folk and Americana stylings, and then leave you floored with powerful Soul, Rock, Pop and Blues vocals all in one performance. Lee-Ann has collaborated with the late, legendary producer Paul Leka and has opened for Orleans, Bruce Hornsby (with Back to The Garden 1969), Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Spector, and most notably Christine Ohlman “The Beehive Queen,” – singing back-ups at the Rhythm and Roots Fest. Some notable performances have been at The Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY, The Knickerbocker in RI, The Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, CT, Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT, the Bushnell Park Stage in Hartford, CT.
Gold Dust Woman
Gold dust woman is the ultimate Stevie Nicks show, celebrating the legendary and beloved career of Stevie Nicks. Gold dust woman takes audiences into the 4 plus decades of the timeless solo career of rock & roll’s mystic poet and two-time rock & roll hall of fame inductee, along with the classic songs of Fleetwood mac. Supported by an amazing group of seasoned musicians. When Janet Soluri steps onto the stage, she transforms the true, magical essence of the gypsy queen that is Stevie. Her likeness both visually and vocally, are captivating and has been hailed as the “closest possible thing to Stevie herself”. Gold dust woman provides an electrifying and dynamic show like no other, which has audiences, dancing, singing and cheering for more.
Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals
Award-winning musician Jake Kulak has been performing professionally in front of audiences since the age of 12. Thrilling audiences from Norway to Boston, from Sydney Australia to NYC, and down to the Mississippi Delta, Jake plays guitar-driven blues/rock music which highlights his improvisational ability. His set list includes original blues and contemporary rock music as well as unique covers of blues and funk artists. Jake spent five summers playing the Blues in the home of the Blues – Clarksdale, Mississippi. He has also been CT’s entry in the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis, TN for four years.
2025 Grassy Strip Music Series
Join us Thursday, August 28 for an unforgettable night at Toad’s Place (300 York St., New Haven, CT) as Eight to the Bar celebrates 50 incredible years with a once-in-a-lifetime show!
The show opens with the original 1975 lineup - the group that started it all the very same year that Toad’s Place opened its doors! This 8-piece band will play a lively set of Western Swing and country , featuring a dynamic female vocal trio, boogie woogie piano, pedal steel, and a show-stopping cowboy frontman.
Then, take a musical leap to the present as the current Eight to the Bar lineup , recently voted "Best CT Band 2024", hits the stage with their vocally-oriented swing, boogie-woogie, and jump blues, joined by Collin Tilton , the original sax/flute player from Van Morrison’s “Moondance” album.
Two eras. One stage. One historic night. Don’t miss it!
Eight to the Bar celebrates their 50th Anniversary 75ers Reunion Thur 8/28!
Meriden Twilight Concert Series presents: The Longer Band - The Music of Neil Young at the Meriden Green Amphitheater
Location Info: 77 State Str., Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Call 203-494-5575 or email meridenconcerts@gmail.com
Meriden Twilight Concert Series presents: The Loner Band The Music of Neil Young
Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have join us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.
Watch the meditation session here.
Meditation in Middletown
Join local group Take Two and Call Me in The Morning on the Library’s patio. This vocally driven band of doctors/health care providers play an eclectic mix of covers from the 60’s – 2000’s.
The library provides seating on the patio but you are welcome to bring your own chairs. In the case of rain, the concert will be moved inside to the Meeting Room. This program is free and open to all. Registration required.
Guilford Free Library Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Take Two and Call Me in The Morning
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Chloe Kimes
Jackson & The Janks
$12 advanced / $15 at the door
21+
Doors at 7 PM
Music at 8 PM
CHLOE KIMES
Chloe Kimes is a Michigan born singer, songwriter and bandleader currently based in Nashville, TN. In 2022 Kimes independently released her self titled debut album — voted "Listener's Choice Album of the Year" by WYCE Radio as well as landing her a spot on NPR Music's Top Ten Nashville Artists on the Rise. In 2024 she released her latest single "Coors Light" following its immense viral popularity. Kimes’ spirited alt-country outfit offers a striking live show with a timeless sound, her tireless voice leading the way, her sentiments forging their own new space in the country americana scene.
JACKSON & THE JANKS
Jackson and the Janks are a New York based rock and roll and rhythm and blues garage gospel band. Known to light up the floor with fresh and time honored dancin' music. Sacred steel lifting you up and bass saxophone holding it down.
Cafe Nine
250 State Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Chloe Kimes / Jackson & The Janks
General Admission Standing Room Only
FOXING
Beneath the audible progress of Foxing's 13 year career - from the chamber emo of debut The Albatross to the art pop of 2021's Draw Down The Moon - has been a gradual movement towards self-sufficiency. Appropriately, the quartet of vocalist Conor Murphy, guitarist Eric Hudson, drummer Jon Hellwig, and bassist Brett Torrence (who recently joined after years as a touring hired gun) chose to self-title their fifth LP simply, Foxing. The album was entirely produced by the band and mixed by Hudson. The cover art was created by Murphy and Torrence, and it is being released on the band's own Grand Paradise label.
DIY requires doing, and Foxing was not an easy album to make. I share a studio space with the band and was an onlooker to the tedious two year process of its creation. I heard good songs emanating from their room at the bottom of the stairs, only to be abandoned and later reborn as incredible songs. I also witnessed some absolute garbage - a testament to the quartet's willingness to entertain any idea and push it to its furthest conclusion before filling their iMac's recycling bin. I was jarred by explosive cheering as the band turned the basement hallway into a makeshift putting green during breaks. I overheard arguments that were decibels shy of shouting matches. There were some moments when their creative stalemates seemed unresolvable and others where the enthusiasm of making a transcendently great album was intoxicating.
It is fitting that tension is at the core of Foxing , an album that balances hopefulness and nihilism, the pastoral with the tumultuous. Whether oscillating between visceral noise rock and intimate bedroom cassette experiments on opener "Secret History" or cruising at the edge of collapse on "Barking," the dramatic dynamics that have long permeated Foxing's music have never felt so extreme. Five albums into a discography defined by its own restlessness, Foxing is a document of a band finding comfort in their own chaos.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
SPLITVIEW
Links: Official Website | Instagram | Spotify
GHOSTWOODS
Ghostwoods is the solo project of CT-based musician Holden Palmieri, delivering raw, emotionally charged indie rock with a brooding atmosphere. On stage, Holden’s vocals and guitar are front and center, his intimate lyrics supported by ambient guitar loops and immersive backing tracks, leaving room for some tasteful experiments in genre-blending. The addition of found sounds and samples make it feel like a live mix tape full of vulnerability and late-night introspection.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
Foxing
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 & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
Theater fans, rejoice! An immersive multi-gallery exhibition—featuring a collection of costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures—is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life. “Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond” showcases a “who’s who” of stage royalty including Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Frances McDormand, Anna Deavere Smith, Steve Martin, Jessica Tandy and many more. The exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM) is on view through February 2026.
Spanning three museum spaces—the New Haven Museum’s elegant upper rotunda, its gray and center galleries—“Invitation to Engage” invites visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors will try on costumes, explore immersive set recreations, flip through original scripts, and experience interactive rehearsal spaces alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Exhibition at New Haven Museum
Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Spend an hour, spend the day – embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!
Ticket Prices:
- $13 for Adults
- $12 for Folks 62+
- $10 for Children
- Kids under 2 ride FREE!
Please note that special events may have different pricing.
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, Wed-Sun with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. – a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.
Authentic Trolley Experience: Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it’s the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.
Witness Restoration in Action: Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you’re passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.
Membership Benefits: Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.
Take Home a Piece of History: Don’t forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with history, charm, and the joy of trolley rides at Shore Line Trolley Museum. Purchase your tickets now and let the past come alive!
Museum Tours & Trolley Rides
Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Threads + Paper
Other Asterisms by Deborah Hesse
August 1 - September 7, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, August 1st from 3-6PM
Artist Talk on Friday, September 5th at 6PM
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Other Asterisms is a solo exhibition by Deborah Hesse featuring sculptural, light-responsive wall works made from industrial and everyday materials. Together, the pieces form a constellation—charting imagined links between the material and immaterial, the physical and virtual. Evoking underwater ecosystems, celestial maps, and microscopic life, these luminous, biomorphic forms blur boundaries and invite reflection on unseen systems beyond the known world.
Deborah Hesse is a multimedia artist and independent curator based in New Haven, CT. She holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the University of New Mexico, where she was a Tamarind Institute Fellow in Lithography. Her honors include a Connecticut Office of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship and a Regional Project Initiative Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hesse was an international artist-in-residence at the Hongti Art Center in Busan, South Korea, where she created a solo exhibition based on research into traditional seaweed cultivation. She has also received Rhode Island and Connecticut Visual Artist Sea Grant Awards, as well as artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, GreenWave, and Weir Farm Art Center. Her work has been shown internationally and nationally, with exhibitions in South Korea, New York, New Mexico, and Connecticut—including venues such as Real Art Ways, Housatonic Museum, University of Connecticut, Artspace, University of New Haven, Silvermine Art Gallery, and Governors Island Art Fair.
Full Artist Statement:
Other Asterisms features luminous, shaped, biomorphic wall works organically arrayed across the gallery. As a group, these abstractions evoke celestial constellations, bioluminescent aquatic forms, and microscopic life—confounding scale and seeking to make the immaterial visible.
This constellation of forms emerges through a layered process that blends digital fabrication with intuitive, material-based experimentation. I work with industrial byproducts—mainly sign- making materials—alongside birch wood, photo fragments, acrylic, and ink to create dimensional wall pieces that function as spatial paintings.
The initial shapes are inspired by natural forms and phenomena—seaweed pressings, fluid dynamics, the contours of spills—drawn from local specimens and debris gathered on daily walks. These fragments are translated into digital outlines and cut with a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, then altered by hand with paint, adhesive color gels, and embedded imagery—merging precision with improvisation.
By combining fabricated and hand-altered materials, I explore how light, transparency, and surface interact to produce shifting forms and layered visual experiences. The planar, layered structures also reflect how digital life flattens and fragments information, reducing complexity into fleeting impressions.
These works probe the shifting boundary between physical and digital realities, drawing on the materials’ signage origins to question what is real, simulated, or invented. The process— manipulating synthetic materials into organic, responsive forms—reflects a broader interest in transformation, perception, and the increasingly fluid spaces we inhabit between tangible and virtual realms.
Together, the pieces form a kind of sensory map—linking the digital, natural, and constructed to explore connections between the infinite and the everyday.
Other Asterisms by Deborah Hesse
Stop by the library to meet the University of New Haven’s Dental students. They will be coming to run a table for an informative session on the importance of dental hygiene.
No need to register! Come anytime between 12 and 2 to speak to the representative!
Dental Hygiene Information Table
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-44
YCBA Collection Highlight Tour
From August 27–August 30, 2025, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2025-26 season for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community, are invited to register.
Auditions will take place in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St. New Haven at the following times:
- Wed Aug 27: 1:00–3:00pm
- Wed Aug 27: 3:00–8:00pm (Returning Camerata Only)
- Thu Aug 28: 3:00–8:00pm
- Fri Aug 29: 3:00–8:00pm
- Sat Aug 30: 10:00am-2:30pm
Singers are invited to prepare a short solo song or aria (accompanist provided) and will be led through a few simple vocal exercises demonstrating range and musicianship skills. Only one audition is required to be considered for membership for multiple ISM choral ensembles.
What you need to do
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within 48 hours).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
Questions? Email us.
For full information on ensembles and conductors, see the ISM choral auditions page.
Yale Institute of Sacred Music Choral Auditions 2025-2026
Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.
Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Celestial Garden (Yale)
Come join us for our open house. Meet members and see all that we have to offer.
NESIT Makerspace Open House
🎬✨ Filmi Fridays at The Table & Gallery ✨ 🍸
Every Friday night, step into a world of color, rhythm, and cinematic magic as we celebrate the vibrancy of South Asian culture through the lens of Bollywood’s most beloved films.
From timeless classics to cult favorites, our screen will light up with stories that have shaped generations — full of drama, music, dance, and heart.
✨ Sip on signature craft cocktails infused with the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors of South Asian street food — from tamarind and chili to rose and cardamom — all thoughtfully curated to match the evening’s feature film.
🎭 Dress the par t: channel your inner Shah Rukh, Deepika, Rekha, or Ranveer — whether it's sequins, saris, or sherwanis — and walk into our space like you're walking onto a movie set.
🎶 Dance, sing, relive the magi c, and connect with fellow film lovers, foodies, and dreamers. This is more than a movie night — it’s a cultural celebration.
Because when the lights go down and the music starts... it’s officially Filmi Friday!
Filmi Friday's
Spirit Voices 2 – A Handpan Concert at the MAC
The Milford Arts Council proudly presents Connecticut’s second-ever Handpan Concert. Spirit Voices 2 returns with an extraordinary lineup from the heart of the handpan community. Featuring artists Sarah Paz Hyde, Ricky Hillson, Jim LoPresti, and Dan Mulqueen take the stage once more—this time joined by the inspiring talents of Prana Rising and Sofia Dias.
More than just a concert, Spirit Voices 2 offers a deep dive into the expressive world of the handpan—an instrument that’s quickly becoming a powerful force in modern songwriting and performance.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, resonance, and musical storytelling.
Handpan Concert – Spirit Voices 2
Join us this Friday night for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, all are welcome. Weather permitting, services will be held in our outdoor sanctuary. Bring a chair, blanket (and bug spray) and enjoy the service as the sun sets.
Temple Emanuel is a participatory, diverse, non-judgmental, and intellectually vibrant Reform Synagogue, serving greater New Haven, Connecticut.
Call the Temple Emanuel office at 203-397-3000 if you have questions, or if you would like a link to attend virtually.
Email: office@tegnh.org
Website: http://tegnh.org/
Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Summer time
Spirit Voices 2 – A Handpan Concert at the MAC
The Milford Arts Council proudly presents Connecticut’s second-ever Handpan Concert. Spirit Voices 2 returns with an extraordinary lineup from the heart of the handpan community. Featuring artists Sarah Paz Hyde, Ricky Hillson, Jim LoPresti, and Dan Mulqueen take the stage once more—this time joined by the inspiring talents of Prana Rising and Sofia Dias.
More than just a concert, Spirit Voices 2 offers a deep dive into the expressive world of the handpan—an instrument that’s quickly becoming a powerful force in modern songwriting and performance.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, resonance, and musical storytelling.
Handpan Concert – Spirit Voices 2
Our male revue is the place to go for ladies seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their special events!
Our Las Vegas Style "audience participation" male revue show features the very best male entertainment in an intimate personal setting, designed to involve our audience directly and make for a memorable evening.
Our chiseled male dancers are trained to entertain the toughest of female audiences with mind-blowing choreography and first-class erotic performance. Next time you are planning a girls night out, bachelorette or birthday party in Scottsdale you'll know exactly where to go.
Get ready to blush, scream and have a great time with the sexy HunkOMania hunks. Plus, our hilarious hosts encourage audience participation.
Guests must be at least 18 years old at this location.
HUNK-O-MANIA NEW HAVEN
General Admission Standing Room Only
VIP Package Available:
- Dogpark's VIP Hang
- One (1) General Admission ticket
- Invitation to an intimate pre-show experience with Dogpark, including:
- Intimate 2-song performance by the band
- Q&A session
- Commemorative laminate, signed by the band
- Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open
- Early entry into the venue
DOGPARK
Dogpark got their start performing at University of Richmond (their alma-mater), before launching into sell-out shows across the country. The band consists of Eamon Moore (lead vocals), Chris Conte (drums), Declan Harris (lead guitar), and Billy Apostolou (bass/guitar)). Infectious stage presence and an homage to the indie-rock of the 90s have kick-started their career from a backyard band to a mainstage group. The band’s EP, ‘Breaking in Brooklyn,’ proves that they are here to make a mark, and with the release of their upcoming second EP, they’re just getting started.
Links: Official Website | Instagram | Spotify
Dogpark
🎨 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
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 & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
From August 27–August 30, 2025, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2025-26 season for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community, are invited to register.
Auditions will take place in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St. New Haven at the following times:
- Wed Aug 27: 1:00–3:00pm
- Wed Aug 27: 3:00–8:00pm (Returning Camerata Only)
- Thu Aug 28: 3:00–8:00pm
- Fri Aug 29: 3:00–8:00pm
- Sat Aug 30: 10:00am-2:30pm
Singers are invited to prepare a short solo song or aria (accompanist provided) and will be led through a few simple vocal exercises demonstrating range and musicianship skills. Only one audition is required to be considered for membership for multiple ISM choral ensembles.
What you need to do
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within 48 hours).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
Questions? Email us.
For full information on ensembles and conductors, see the ISM choral auditions page.
Yale Institute of Sacred Music Choral Auditions 2025-2026
Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.
Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware.
A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound. Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.
The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.
For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
About Casey Potts
Casey Potts is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.
Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.
Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
About Marsha Borden
Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier. A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.
About Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work.
Guilford Art Center Presents Gallery Exhibit: Into the Deep: A World Within
Join us for a Saturday, mid-morning online meeting. Details on how to join are on the meeting's page on the SMART Recovery USA meeting finder at https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/2933/
We'll check in, set an agenda, and work on issues around abstaining from addictive behavior.
You do not need to give your name, and if it's your first meeting feel free to sit and listen or jump right in as you see fit.
Please note:
- No RSVP is required.
- Most of our regular attendees are not on Meetup, so don't be deterred if you only see one or two people signed up.
Saturday morning online meeting
Waffle & Friends is an entertaining puppet variety show entertaining for any age! With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, you're sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends (in varying puppet styles) to perform entertaining skits. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, will all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.
Waffle and Friends: A Puppet Palooza
Each Saturday, peaceful and determined protesters demonstrate on the corners of Washington and Main Street in Middletown. Bring your signs and enthusiasm. If you are able, we're asking for canned goods to be brought to St. Vincent DePaul Place to share with our community.
Saturday Protest Middlesex County Organize & Resist
Waffle & Friends is an entertaining puppet variety show entertaining for any age! With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, you're sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends (in varying puppet styles) to perform entertaining skits. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, will all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.
Waffle and Friends: A Puppet Palooza
Waffle & Friends is an entertaining puppet variety show entertaining for any age! With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, you're sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends (in varying puppet styles) to perform entertaining skits. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, will all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.
Waffle and Friends: A Puppet Palooza
Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum!
Spend an hour, spend the day – embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!
Ticket Prices:
- $13 for Adults
- $12 for Folks 62+
- $10 for Children
- Kids under 2 ride FREE!
Please note that special events may have different pricing.
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, Wed-Sun with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. – a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.
Authentic Trolley Experience: Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it’s the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.
Witness Restoration in Action: Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you’re passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.
Membership Benefits: Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.
Take Home a Piece of History: Don’t forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with history, charm, and the joy of trolley rides at Shore Line Trolley Museum. Purchase your tickets now and let the past come alive!
Museum Tours & Trolley Rides
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-47
YCBA Collection Highlight Tour
Come and experience a business retreat like no other. Designed to inspire and ignite, the event includes a full brunch and a power-packed day of mini workshops, a personal wellness component and fun ice breaker events. This year, our focus is on WOMEN IN BUSINESS. Whether you're about to start a business, are a seasoned entrepreneur in need of resources or inspiration, or are experiencing difficulties and contemplating business closure ... THIS IS FOR YOU!
Presented by The Reign, an elegant contemporary event space nestled just minutes from the tranquil sands of Walnut Beach, Milford.
The Well Experience Entrepreneur Empowerment Retreat
Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
