Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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November 14, 2025 – January 23, 2026

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Opening Reception on Tuesday November 18, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Chip Rutan photographs the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline.  His images depict locations he has known since childhood, and captures the momentary and transient nature of place, memory, and of home.

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Photographs in Rutan’s “Space and Time” series were initially created with a Polaroid film camera between 2022 and 2023. The resulting images were digitally scanned, edited, and reprinted, while retaining the distinctly imperfect visual qualities of the Polaroid media.  His human subjects were photographed from afar, so their likeness is impossible to discern, yet each composition contains a nostalgic and psychologically charged atmosphere of familiarity. Subjects walk along the beach, lounge, swim, and in many works, they appear to blur into the haze of dominant horizon lines. Rutan describes his photographs best as “ephemeral and dreamlike… portal(s) to a simpler time and place.” 

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Rutan lives in Old Saybrook, and has exhibited his photographs regionally and nationally. He holds an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (at Hartford), and a BA in Mathematics from the University of New Haven. See more of Rutan’s work on his website at: https://www.chiprutan.com

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Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall.

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Winter break hours are Mondays-Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office, Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Holiday Members Exhibition on view from November 28, 2025 through January 15, 2026. The festive opening reception is Thursday, December 4 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition offers inspiring art ready for holiday gift giving.

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“The show is an uplifting and art-filled way to come together to celebrate the holiday season,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President.

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The exhibit is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours.

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CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibits, educational programs, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm

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 Thursday, 9am to 7pm

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 Friday, 9am to 12pm

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 Closed Saturday and Sunday

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During November 24, 2025– February 4, 2026, the NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway Campus is pleased to present the work of Hafsa Nouman and Sarah Phyllis Smith in their two-person exhibition “You Will Be the Mirror”.

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This exhibition includes luminous abstract paintings by Hafsa Nouman, and delicate narrative photographs from Sarah Phyllis Smith. Nouman’s abstract fields are mirrored in Smith’s conceptual photographs and both artists deconstruct space, context, and interpretation with their unique, thought provoking art practices.

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Hafsa’s practice focuses on the deconstruction of colonial hierarchies embedded in patriarchal spaces- both monumental and domestic. Her critical focus is rooted in the relationship between ‘object’ and ‘desire’ which often results in visual excavations of architectural thresholds, such as doors, walls, and wrought iron patterns. Through those thresholds, Nouman creates a spatial logic that brings attention to the painted object’s histories, and material realities in a way that they can be re-embodied in the gallery space.

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Sarah’s photography follows another deconstruction through abstraction and manipulation of the images. Though her work is deeply personal, themes of loss, longing, and desire permeate throughout her images, and act as both voyeuristic insight and decontextualization. In this examination of her personal experiences the viewer is invited into her both stark and tender space, where deep and slow processing occurs. When we see figures in her work, they are sometimes performative, and sometimes autobiographical. These two directions bring Sarah’s images into their own world. They come from a realistic documentation, but through her perception we arrive at an open-ended meditative place of self-discovery.

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Please join us for a reception on Thursday, December 4, 5:00-7:00pm with light refreshments and food. The NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway is open Monday -Friday 9:00am-9:00pm.

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Artist Talk:11:00am-12:00pm in the Gallery.

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New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

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Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of local and regional artists and makers.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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 New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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 “The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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 Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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 New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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 Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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 Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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  Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of independent artists and makers. The community is invited to the free Opening Reception event on Friday, Nov 14 from 5-7pm.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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“The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Indulge in Sweet Treats This Holiday Season! ☕🍪✨

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From November 28 to December 24, enjoy FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa or a Cookie with your purchase at The Shops at Yale!

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🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to delight in one of these festive treats: • FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) ☕ • OR a FREE Cookie from Cookie39 (39 Broadway) 🍪

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Shop local and discover unique gifts while fueling your holiday spirit!

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👉 Check out the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday

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or https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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A mixed media show featuring artwork by Susan Stickney

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 🎉 Holiday Shopping Made Easy! 🚗✨

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Enjoy FREE 2-HOUR PARKING at The Shops at Yale from November 28 to December 24!

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🛍️ Simply make a same-day purchase of $50 or more at any retailer or restaurant, and present your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant when exiting.

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Participating locations include:

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• 56 Broadway

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• 255 Crown Street

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Take advantage of this festive offer and shop local while enjoying the convenience of complimentary parking!

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👉 Don’t miss out on this holiday perk!

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 Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 160 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute their tickets towards the displays they would like to win on our raffle platform. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

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Trees of Hope will be held on weekdays from 11am–7pm and on weekends 10am - 5pm at the Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 6th through December 14th. 

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https://rmhc-ctma.org/events/ct-trees-of-hope

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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In the Organ Improv Showcase, ISM students in Jeffrey Brillhart’s organ improvisation course riff on given themes.

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Free and open to the public.

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In the Organ Improv Showcase, ISM students in Jeffrey Brillhart’s organ improvisation course riff on given themes.

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Free and open to the public.

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View event site

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Contact: Clifton Massey

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Discover your creative potential in our Introduction to Drawing course, designed for adults of all skill levels—even if you’ve never picked up a pencil before. In this welcoming and supportive environment, you’ll explore fundamental techniques like shading, line work, and composition while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials. Each session encourages personal expression and growth, helping you build confidence and find your unique artistic voice. Whether you’re looking to relax, learn something new, or rekindle a love for art, this class is the perfect starting point. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash, or check.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this.

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Don’t be intimidated any longer—come learn to paint. This class will unfold the mysteries of painting by introducing students to the basics: selecting materials, setting up a palette, handling paint, and composing a picture. The class will emphasize learning to see what you wish to paint with the goal of rendering form clearly in terms of color and design. Come to the first class ready to paint.

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CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring.

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 Where: kamrDANCE Studio LLC, Corner of Wadsworth Street and Mill Rock Road, Hamden, CT, 06517

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White garage with fence across from tennis courts/Mill Rock Park!

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Drop-in Cost: $25 suggested, $10-25 (sliding scale/pay what you can!)

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Zelle (preferred), Venmo, cash, and checks written out to kamrDANCE Studio LLC accepted

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SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2025 SCHEDULE: Sept 4th - Dec 18th

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MONDAYS

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Intermediate 7-8:15 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 10/20 (makeup: 10/23)

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THURSDAYS

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Adv beginner/mixed level 5:30-6:45 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 9/11 (makeup: 9/15), 10/16 (makeup: 10/13), 11/6 (makeup: 11/10), 11/27 (makeup: 11/24)

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”Makeup” means that whenever there is no Intermediate on a Monday, it will be offered instead on the indicated Thursday. Whenever there is no Adv Beginner on a Thursday, it will instead be offered on the indicated Monday.

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THURSDAYS

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All levels improv jam 6:50-7:20 PM ET (specific dates)

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Dates offered: 9/4, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

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*If you take class and then stay for the jam, there is no extra cost. If you come just for the jam, it is a suggested donation of $5-10.

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NEW!: The last Thursday class of each month will specifically focus on improvisation skills for the entire class!

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Dates: 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18

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No experience or shoes necessary for beginner! Come work on technique, musicality, choreography, and improvisation in a safe and fun environment!

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Alexis is also available for private or small group lessons. If you are interested, please email kamrdanceco@gmail.com

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 The St. PJ's Jazz Ensemble presents: A Wooster Square Christmas

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Kick off the season with jazzy holiday favorites, selections from Vince Guaraldi's "Charlie Brown Christmas" suite, and more!

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Tickets $25, online or at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.

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Reception to follow

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Students from the studio of Professor João Luiz Rezende perform a program of guitar chamber music.

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Back by popular demand.

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Two Dates: December 9 and December 16 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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Take some time for you and your friends and join us to decorate GIANT house-made Gingerbread Cookies while sipping wine. (This is an Adult Event 21+)

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Each Attendee will receive four 6″ GIANT Gingerbread Cookies to decorate and take home. Enjoy sipping wines while you decorate your cookies.

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Each event will include a 15 minute pre-decorating mini workshop with our Pastry Chef Lily.

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Ticket includes 1 glass of wine.

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$50 per person

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 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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November 14, 2025 – January 23, 2026

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Opening Reception on Tuesday November 18, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Chip Rutan photographs the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline.  His images depict locations he has known since childhood, and captures the momentary and transient nature of place, memory, and of home.

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Photographs in Rutan’s “Space and Time” series were initially created with a Polaroid film camera between 2022 and 2023. The resulting images were digitally scanned, edited, and reprinted, while retaining the distinctly imperfect visual qualities of the Polaroid media.  His human subjects were photographed from afar, so their likeness is impossible to discern, yet each composition contains a nostalgic and psychologically charged atmosphere of familiarity. Subjects walk along the beach, lounge, swim, and in many works, they appear to blur into the haze of dominant horizon lines. Rutan describes his photographs best as “ephemeral and dreamlike… portal(s) to a simpler time and place.” 

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Rutan lives in Old Saybrook, and has exhibited his photographs regionally and nationally. He holds an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (at Hartford), and a BA in Mathematics from the University of New Haven. See more of Rutan’s work on his website at: https://www.chiprutan.com

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Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall.

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Winter break hours are Mondays-Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office, Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Holiday Members Exhibition on view from November 28, 2025 through January 15, 2026. The festive opening reception is Thursday, December 4 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition offers inspiring art ready for holiday gift giving.

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“The show is an uplifting and art-filled way to come together to celebrate the holiday season,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President.

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The exhibit is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours.

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CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibits, educational programs, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm

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 Thursday, 9am to 7pm

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 Friday, 9am to 12pm

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 Closed Saturday and Sunday

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During November 24, 2025– February 4, 2026, the NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway Campus is pleased to present the work of Hafsa Nouman and Sarah Phyllis Smith in their two-person exhibition “You Will Be the Mirror”.

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This exhibition includes luminous abstract paintings by Hafsa Nouman, and delicate narrative photographs from Sarah Phyllis Smith. Nouman’s abstract fields are mirrored in Smith’s conceptual photographs and both artists deconstruct space, context, and interpretation with their unique, thought provoking art practices.

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Hafsa’s practice focuses on the deconstruction of colonial hierarchies embedded in patriarchal spaces- both monumental and domestic. Her critical focus is rooted in the relationship between ‘object’ and ‘desire’ which often results in visual excavations of architectural thresholds, such as doors, walls, and wrought iron patterns. Through those thresholds, Nouman creates a spatial logic that brings attention to the painted object’s histories, and material realities in a way that they can be re-embodied in the gallery space.

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Sarah’s photography follows another deconstruction through abstraction and manipulation of the images. Though her work is deeply personal, themes of loss, longing, and desire permeate throughout her images, and act as both voyeuristic insight and decontextualization. In this examination of her personal experiences the viewer is invited into her both stark and tender space, where deep and slow processing occurs. When we see figures in her work, they are sometimes performative, and sometimes autobiographical. These two directions bring Sarah’s images into their own world. They come from a realistic documentation, but through her perception we arrive at an open-ended meditative place of self-discovery.

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Please join us for a reception on Thursday, December 4, 5:00-7:00pm with light refreshments and food. The NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway is open Monday -Friday 9:00am-9:00pm.

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Artist Talk:11:00am-12:00pm in the Gallery.

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Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

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Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of local and regional artists and makers.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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 New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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 “The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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 Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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 New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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 Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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 Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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  Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of independent artists and makers. The community is invited to the free Opening Reception event on Friday, Nov 14 from 5-7pm.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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“The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Indulge in Sweet Treats This Holiday Season! ☕🍪✨

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From November 28 to December 24, enjoy FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa or a Cookie with your purchase at The Shops at Yale!

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🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to delight in one of these festive treats: • FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) ☕ • OR a FREE Cookie from Cookie39 (39 Broadway) 🍪

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Shop local and discover unique gifts while fueling your holiday spirit!

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👉 Check out the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday

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or https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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A mixed media show featuring artwork by Susan Stickney

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 🎉 Holiday Shopping Made Easy! 🚗✨

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Enjoy FREE 2-HOUR PARKING at The Shops at Yale from November 28 to December 24!

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🛍️ Simply make a same-day purchase of $50 or more at any retailer or restaurant, and present your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant when exiting.

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Participating locations include:

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• 56 Broadway

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• 255 Crown Street

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Take advantage of this festive offer and shop local while enjoying the convenience of complimentary parking!

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👉 Don’t miss out on this holiday perk!

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 Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 160 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute their tickets towards the displays they would like to win on our raffle platform. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

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Trees of Hope will be held on weekdays from 11am–7pm and on weekends 10am - 5pm at the Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 6th through December 14th. 

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https://rmhc-ctma.org/events/ct-trees-of-hope

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 Schwarzman Sessions are peer-led gatherings where conversations generate collaborations and move ideas into action. Because seats are limited, registrants will be automatically placed on the waitlist and will be notified via email if they are selected to participate. 

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In today’s rapidly shifting funding landscape, what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for nonprofit arts organizations? Join Lead Sessionist  Michael Kaiser,  chairman of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management, for this timely conversation. He previously served as president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, executive director of the Royal Opera House, executive director of American Ballet Theatre, and executive director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Foundation. 

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Kaiser is joined by  Rachel Fine , executive director of Yale Schwarzman Center, and  Josh Borenstein , chair of the theater management department at the David Geffen School of Drama, to explore how economic shifts, changing funding priorities, and evolving audience behavior and cultural focus are reshaping the sector. 

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Drawing on Kaiser’s extensive experience leading organizations through crisis and renewal, the discussion will cover the varied paths organizations may face based on their size, mission, and community, and what adaptation and resilience look like in practice. 

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Lunch will be provided!

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Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This online program connects close looking at art from the Gallery’s collection with art-making opportunities. Art supplies used during the session may include pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons (oil pastels), watercolor set, sketch pad, copy paper, and notebook.   

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Closed captions will be available in English.   

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Registration required; to register, or for more information, contact the Gallery’s Education Department at yuag.education@yale.edu or 203.436.8831.  

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Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored “open drawing” sessions; there is no instruction.

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Students must register at least 48 hours in advance.

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In this six-week, hands-on series, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalworking through guided projects and practice. You’ll learn the safe use of a MIG welder, angle grinder, and drill press while exploring the basics of shaping and joining steel. By the end of the course, each participant will complete a functional project of their choice—such as a small box with a lid or a broom with a dustpan—while gaining skills that can be applied to future metal fabrication projects.

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This workshop meets Tuesdays, November 4 – December 9, from 6–9 PM.

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What to Expect

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Each session combines demonstrations with hands-on shop time, allowing you to build both confidence and practical skills. You’ll start with shop orientation and safety, then progress into welding, grinding, and cutting exercises. Once you’ve practiced the techniques, you’ll apply them to your own project. The series culminates with finishing work and tips for applying your new skills to future metalworking projects.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Shop safety, PPE use, and etiquette

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• Understanding welding types: stick, MIG, and TIG

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• Setting up and operating a MIG welder (wire spool, gas regulators, machine settings)

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• Welding fundamentals: tacking, seams, and joints

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• Safe use of an angle grinder (disc changes, cutting, grinding)

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• Drill press basics for fabrication projects

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• Applying skills to create a functional final project

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What’s Provided

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• Steel, tools, and shop equipment

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• PPE (helmets, gloves, safety gear)

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• Step-by-step demonstrations and instructor support

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What to Bring

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• Natural fiber clothing (cotton, denim, wool, etc.)

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• Closed-toe shoes 

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• Hair tied back

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• No long jewelry (necklaces, dangling earrings, bracelets)

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Who Should Attend

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This class is open to beginners and those with limited shop experience who want to develop a strong foundation in welding and fabrication.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prior experience required. Safety instruction will be provided at the start of the course. Participants must be 18+ to attend.

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Instructor: Elli Fotopoulou

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WorkshopTicket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $524.00

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MakeHaven Members: $445.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=632&reset=1&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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This six-week course runs Tuesdays, November 4 – December 9, from 6–9 PM.

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Pathway to Trades is a twelve-week pre-apprentice program tailored for individuals looking to start a new career path in the trades industry. Participants choose one of two tracks—Woodworking, or Metalworking— and build a foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue a new career. Through a combination of instructional sessions, shop hours, project-based learning, and guest speaker sessions, participants will receive hands-on experience, practical skills, and industry insights to excel in their chosen trade.

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You will need to join MakeHaven as a member to Participate in this program.The program cost does not include membership. To join MakeHaven go to www.makehaven.org/join.

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Learn more about the program at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=328&reset=1&reset=1

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Event Fee:

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Registration $1,375.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=224&reset=1

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Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

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Back by popular demand.

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Two Dates: December 9 and December 16 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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Take some time for you and your friends and join us to decorate GIANT house-made Gingerbread Cookies while sipping wine. (This is an Adult Event 21+)

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Each Attendee will receive four 6″ GIANT Gingerbread Cookies to decorate and take home. Enjoy sipping wines while you decorate your cookies.

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Each event will include a 15 minute pre-decorating mini workshop with our Pastry Chef Lily.

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Ticket includes 1 glass of wine.

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$50 per person

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 Sip and Paint with Kiko

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 6:00pm

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Only 20 Seats per session! Join us for a classy (yet fun!) BYOB Sip and Paint event, led by our award-winning artist, Kiko! 

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Unleash your creativity as Kiko guides you  step-by-step in crafting your own masterpiece (each time will feature a different iconic personality), all while you sip on your favorite beverage of choice. 

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This unique experience  blends artistic expression with a relaxed, social atmosphere—perfect for a fun night out with friends or a creative date. Bring your own libation, let us provide the canvas, paint, brush – and let Kiko’s expertise inspire you to create something extraordinary. 

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No prior painting experience required  -just a willingness to have a great time!

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Registration : $35 /session.  MAC Members $30 /session. 

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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.

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This workshop will be hosted at New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.

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Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry

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For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/new-england-brewing-co

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Open Mic Surgery is a freeform poetry open mic held at Never Ending Books (Volume Two) on State Street. The weekly event offers a welcoming space where writers of all backgrounds can connect, read their own work, share poems by others, or simply listen and enjoy. Expect an eclectic mix of poetry and spoken word in a supportive, low-pressure setting filled with a wide range of creative voices.

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School of Music students perform a concert of chamber music and provide insight into the repertoire.

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Join Elm City Swing & Blues at our weekly lesson and social dance! This week we will be learning dips and lifts for Lindy hop with Nell, who has been a regular instructor with us for blues dance. Experience required.

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Schedule:

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7:30 - 8:30pm lesson

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8:30 - 10pm social dance

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Sliding scale pricing (please pay what you can)

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Lesson: $10-20

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Dance only: $5-10

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 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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November 14, 2025 – January 23, 2026

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Opening Reception on Tuesday November 18, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Chip Rutan photographs the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline.  His images depict locations he has known since childhood, and captures the momentary and transient nature of place, memory, and of home.

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Photographs in Rutan’s “Space and Time” series were initially created with a Polaroid film camera between 2022 and 2023. The resulting images were digitally scanned, edited, and reprinted, while retaining the distinctly imperfect visual qualities of the Polaroid media.  His human subjects were photographed from afar, so their likeness is impossible to discern, yet each composition contains a nostalgic and psychologically charged atmosphere of familiarity. Subjects walk along the beach, lounge, swim, and in many works, they appear to blur into the haze of dominant horizon lines. Rutan describes his photographs best as “ephemeral and dreamlike… portal(s) to a simpler time and place.” 

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Rutan lives in Old Saybrook, and has exhibited his photographs regionally and nationally. He holds an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (at Hartford), and a BA in Mathematics from the University of New Haven. See more of Rutan’s work on his website at: https://www.chiprutan.com

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Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall.

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Winter break hours are Mondays-Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office, Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Holiday Members Exhibition on view from November 28, 2025 through January 15, 2026. The festive opening reception is Thursday, December 4 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition offers inspiring art ready for holiday gift giving.

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“The show is an uplifting and art-filled way to come together to celebrate the holiday season,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President.

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The exhibit is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours.

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CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibits, educational programs, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm

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 Thursday, 9am to 7pm

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 Friday, 9am to 12pm

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 Closed Saturday and Sunday

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During November 24, 2025– February 4, 2026, the NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway Campus is pleased to present the work of Hafsa Nouman and Sarah Phyllis Smith in their two-person exhibition “You Will Be the Mirror”.

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This exhibition includes luminous abstract paintings by Hafsa Nouman, and delicate narrative photographs from Sarah Phyllis Smith. Nouman’s abstract fields are mirrored in Smith’s conceptual photographs and both artists deconstruct space, context, and interpretation with their unique, thought provoking art practices.

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Hafsa’s practice focuses on the deconstruction of colonial hierarchies embedded in patriarchal spaces- both monumental and domestic. Her critical focus is rooted in the relationship between ‘object’ and ‘desire’ which often results in visual excavations of architectural thresholds, such as doors, walls, and wrought iron patterns. Through those thresholds, Nouman creates a spatial logic that brings attention to the painted object’s histories, and material realities in a way that they can be re-embodied in the gallery space.

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Sarah’s photography follows another deconstruction through abstraction and manipulation of the images. Though her work is deeply personal, themes of loss, longing, and desire permeate throughout her images, and act as both voyeuristic insight and decontextualization. In this examination of her personal experiences the viewer is invited into her both stark and tender space, where deep and slow processing occurs. When we see figures in her work, they are sometimes performative, and sometimes autobiographical. These two directions bring Sarah’s images into their own world. They come from a realistic documentation, but through her perception we arrive at an open-ended meditative place of self-discovery.

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Please join us for a reception on Thursday, December 4, 5:00-7:00pm with light refreshments and food. The NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Community College, Gateway is open Monday -Friday 9:00am-9:00pm.

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Artist Talk:11:00am-12:00pm in the Gallery.

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Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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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).

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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.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of local and regional artists and makers.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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 New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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 “The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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 Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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 New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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 Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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 Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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  Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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The Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo returns November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of independent artists and makers. The community is invited to the free Opening Reception event on Friday, Nov 14 from 5-7pm.

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For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.

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New this year, the Holiday Expo will also feature a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild , known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase their beautiful, locally made creations alongside other Holiday Expo artists. The Guild’s mission closely aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.

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“The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”

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Lyme Artisans Guild President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”

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New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.

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Events:

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• November 14: Opening Reception, 5–7pm
• November 15: Egyptian Coil Chaining Demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson
• November 22: Gel Printing on Paper Demo with Barbara Eaglesham
• December 13: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Demo with Carol Stanland

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Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

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Holiday Expo Hours:

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November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026

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Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm | Sun, 12–5pm

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Location: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT

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More information: www.guilfordartcenter.org | facebook.com/guilfordartcenter

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Phone: 203-453-5947

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Exhibit Hours:

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Wednesday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, 12 to 5 pm.

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From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra!), if you love the crust, the crunch and the char of New Haven apizza, or simply have strong views on what comprises a good pie, you’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027.

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“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” examines the fun, the flavor and the history of pizza, including its origin as an affordable means of feeding workers in the fields of Italy, and how it became the food of the poor in the U.S. The Italian migration to New Haven gave way to Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, which gave birth to Sally’s Apizza, while a mile away Tony’s Apizza became Modern. How these three establishments became among the most iconically loved pizza restaurants in the country is a major focus.

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While the exhibit highlights the “Big 3” original apizza spots in New Haven, it also extends through the family tree of New Haven pizzerias to present a picture of family, food and community that includes a host of other local pizzerias, including: Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, and the Big Green Pizza Truck, among others.

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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For centuries people around the world have celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ and numerous traditions have been incorporated into the Christmas season. Advent calendars, Christmas trees, and the display of the crèche, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, are just a few of these traditions. These traditions also incorporate other important Christian figures and events in Christ’s life, such as St. Nicholas Day and the Feast of the Epiphany.

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This Christmas, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center presents the exhibit, The Spirit of Christmas, which features crèches and other artwork from around the globe celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and traditions and feast days during the season.

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Enjoy the Christmas season at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center through this exhibit, the supplemental exhibit Away in a Manger and a variety of programs, including our annual Christmastime Family Day. Discover more of our offerings at https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/

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Make the following offerings a part of your family’s holiday tradition!

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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

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

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Support Local This Holiday Season! 🎁✨

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Shop local in the Whitney-Audubon District from November 28 to December 24 and enjoy a sweet treat with your purchase!

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🛍️ Spend $25 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper receipt to indulge in one of these delightful offers: • FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery (74 Whitney Avenue) 🧁 • OR FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea (258 Church Street) ☕

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Explore unique finds at Walker-Loden with antiques, jewelry, and festive gifts, or visit Kathadin Furniture for stunning custom rugs and eclectic treasures. Looking for something sparkling? Gilden’s Jewelers has an exquisite selection of jewelry just for you! Or take a festive art class at The Giggling Pig.

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👉 Check out the Official Rules & Regulations and participating merchants in the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District  or https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping local! ❤️

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 🎉 Indulge in Sweet Treats This Holiday Season! ☕🍪✨

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From November 28 to December 24, enjoy FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa or a Cookie with your purchase at The Shops at Yale!

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🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to delight in one of these festive treats: • FREE Gourmet Hot Cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) ☕ • OR a FREE Cookie from Cookie39 (39 Broadway) 🍪

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Shop local and discover unique gifts while fueling your holiday spirit!

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👉 Check out the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday

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or https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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A mixed media show featuring artwork by Susan Stickney

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 🎉 Holiday Shopping Made Easy! 🚗✨

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Enjoy FREE 2-HOUR PARKING at The Shops at Yale from November 28 to December 24!

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🛍️ Simply make a same-day purchase of $50 or more at any retailer or restaurant, and present your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant when exiting.

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Participating locations include:

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• 56 Broadway

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• 255 Crown Street

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Take advantage of this festive offer and shop local while enjoying the convenience of complimentary parking!

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👉 Don’t miss out on this holiday perk!

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 Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

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https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

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Christmas Tree Festival open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center’s Christmas Tree Festival is a seasonal highlight. This popular display showcases the imagination and creativity of Connecticut Catholic elementary schoolchildren. These students create handmade ornaments and trimmings in the theme of The Spirit of Christmas exhibition prior to traveling to the McGivney Center to decorate a school tree.

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All 20 trees will be completed and on display to the public beginning December 6, 2025. Explore all the trees and be sure to vote for your favorite Christmas Tree in the People’s Choice Award!

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You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

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Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

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The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW

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Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 160 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute their tickets towards the displays they would like to win on our raffle platform. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

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Trees of Hope will be held on weekdays from 11am–7pm and on weekends 10am - 5pm at the Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 6th through December 14th. 

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https://rmhc-ctma.org/events/ct-trees-of-hope

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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 The Art of Dreaming - Spectrum Art Gallery Holiday Exhibit Opens November 21

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With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming. This season find imagination, memory, and hope especially alive as this exhibit explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled to the brim with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two 6-foot holiday trees.  Start the holidays right at an Open Gallery Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, November 22 (1 to 6pm), and Sunday, November 23 (1-5pm). The Art of Dreaming runs through January 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Regular Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Between December 6 - 24, Gallery is open Mon-Sat.  12-6pm; Suns. 12-5pm and on Dec 24, 11am-2pm. For more information about exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for adults, 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

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School of Music students perform a midday chamber music concert.

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Thinking of others and sharing good wishes for them are two of the most important values of the holiday season, and what grownup can resist a handmade gift from a child! So, the December children’s art classes reflect these values. Children ages 7-11 years old will design snowmen or holiday shaped tree cards decorating the cards with paper shapes and then writing a personalized message inside. The last two sessions will be spent creating handmade ornaments such as trees, snowflakes, stars and festive globes all ready in time for holiday gift giving. All materials included.

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Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School. During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As Far As The Eye Can See a school-wide art exhibit.

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Since her retirement in 2016, she has been attending numerous art exhibits and installations locally and in NYC, specifically Frida Kahlo’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum which led her to create Frida- inspired floral headpieces. In 2017 she started The Kindness Rock art installation at the Branford Festival.

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Sharon is an artist who believes that art can heal your soul. In 2022 she sold her headpieces at the Ukrainian Roman Catholic church for the benefit of Ukraine’s War effort and donated 5 Ukrainian Strong “Petals for Peace” paintings to raise additional funds. These paintings were showcased on Channel 8 news.

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In addition to her headpieces, Sharon works in mixed-media, crafts, collage, and watercolor landscape en plein air. Sharon’s artwork has been exhibited at City-Wide Open Studios, The ARTS Council, Calligraphers Guild, and is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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Yale Camerata is holding in-person auditions for experienced singers of the Yale and greater New Haven communities on December 10 and 11, 2025. Soprano, alto, tenor, and bass positions open.

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All auditions will be held in The Great Hall (N100), Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect Street, New Haven. Registration is required.

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For more information and registration link, see the ISM Choral Auditions website.

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Yale Camerata is a choral ensemble of approximately 80 singers, with a special commitment to diverse choral music, open to experienced singers from the Yale and New Haven communities. The choir is conducted by Dr. Felicia Barber.

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Contact: Don Youngberg

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Join us for Paul Pryce’s presentation of a soliloquy from King Lear, directed by graduate students in the David Geffen School of Drama, Yale University. This presentation will use the architecture of the YCBA as the stage setting, moving through the museum galleries. 

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Learn more here.

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 Monthly Open Mic Nite at the Milford Arts Council, downtown Milford. Poetry, comedy, music. Online signup opens on the 1st of each month.

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 Open Mic Nite is Open To All

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Expect Warm Welcomes and Encouragement

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Milford Art Council’s Open Mic Nites are a safe place, welcoming to all forms of performance – music, poetry, storytelling, comedy and dance.

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We provide a professional sound system and tech, helping to lift and support each performer while creating an excellent and enjoyable audience experience as well.

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Performers are encouraged to share a little about themselves, their journey and performance.

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While we do not censure our artists, we do ask that performers be mindful of their audience, which may include families.

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• Performers sign-up for free online.
• After registration closes, you may register at the door for any remaining open slots.
• Audience, $5 at the door.
• Snacks and beverages available in our Speakeasy.
• Stay for the whole show with family and friends. Make a night of it.

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