Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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September 15 - October 27, 2025

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Opening Reception on Wednesday September 17, 5:00-7:00pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Simon O’Reilly’s work explores the intersections of image-making, narrative form, and emerging technology. Drawing from disciplines such as sculpture, visual effects, cinema, and digital animation, he creates audiovisual experiences that question perception, materiality, and the emotional weight of images. Whether projecting a film in a darkened room, composing digitally altered video, or experimenting with motion capture and game engines, O’Reilly is interested in how screens mediate memory, identity, and presence.

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This exhibition brings together a series of self-directed works that explore speculative image-making, ritual, and the boundaries of narrative structure. At its center is Elsewhere, a silent black-and-white short film that follows a solitary oyster harvester encountering a creature made of shells. The work is contemplative and immersive, and this installation is designed to mirror the film’s pacing—slowed, reflective, and intimate. The creature’s costume, which will be exhibited separately, serves as a sculptural anchor that expands the film’s mythology beyond the screen.

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Surrounding Elsewhere are smaller works: early short films, digital experiments, motion-captured fragments, and animated 3D prints. These pieces lean into genre—science fiction, speculative fiction, surrealism—but are modest in tone. They were created during moments of curiosity, when experimenting with new tools or aesthetics. Many contain humor, abstraction, or visual ambiguity, and most were made independently, outside the larger collaborative film environment O’Reilly often works in.

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Simon O’Reilly’s is a Middletown based media artist, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is an adjunct instructor in CT State Middlesex’s New Media Production program and teaching Film Production this fall semester. O’Reilly holds degrees from Concordia University (Montréal, Canada) and from Middlesex Community College (Middletown, CT).

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See this exhibition’s companion website at: Elsewhere & Other Fragments

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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.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office

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Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Elected Artist Members Exhibition on view from September 22 through November 20, 2025. The annual exhibit highlights work by more than 30 accomplished artists. The opening reception is on September 25 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. 

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“CAS is delighted to have incredible depth of artistic talent within our elected artist membership group. It is an honor to showcase their art in this special show,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President. 

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The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours. CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, education programs and plein air events. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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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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For 3 weeks we will be exploring our sensory and play stations, as well as getting our little finger wet with paint. This little class is perfect for preparing your little one for preschool or kindergarten drop off! with the class only lasting 1.5 hours - it's just enough time for them to settle in and explore before seeing you again. This series theme is a Not-So-Spooky Halloween and Fall Theme

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This is a closed to the public class! No walk in customers during drop off sessions.

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The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, in partnership with ArtsWest CT, will be conducting an office hours event at the West Haven Library on Tuesday, October 21^st between 10 am and 3 pm. Artists can register for one-on-one sessions to speak with Arts Council staff to brainstorm, talk through artistic ideas, and learn about the resources these organizations can provide to artists in the community.

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The goal of this event is for the Arts Council to make themselves more visible to the arts community, share information on the resources they provide, and get feedback on what people in the community would like to see in the future as far as events and programming.

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Schedule a 15-minute consult using this link: https://bit.ly/acregionaltour or drop in between 10 am and 3 pm!

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This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 9 - December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 - 4 p.m., except for Thanksgiving week, when the ISM is closed.

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Lucasen Brown: Stanza presents a series of twenty intimate-scaled abstract paintings developed during Brown's time at Yale Institute of Sacred Music/Yale Divinity School (2023-2025). The exhibition also includes a selection of works on paper with corresponding poems by 2025 ISM graduate Emily Chan from a small book-length collaboration.

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Each painting has an association for the artist: a life event, a place, a feeling, a person. Brown explores ways the painting process weaves memory, trauma and spiritual repair: "Wholeness, to me, is when I am just a painter in the world who allows a world of feeling into my abstract paintings—a place where everything belongs.” The paintings hold space for viewers to consider their own healing through faith, noticing, and remaining open to uncertainty.

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Paint, for Brown, becomes both a surface and a subject. The artist hopes the paintings evoke corporeality, silence, interiority, and sacred everydayness. The repetition of marks on the painting surfaces is meditative and accretive.

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The paintings are informed by textile, specifically Lenore Tawney's open-warp weavings; art movements including Minimalism and Pattern Painting and Decoration; and essays, namely Roland Barthes' theory of text and textile.

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The exhibition traces the paintings’ transition from grid-based abstraction to a more intuitive and emotionally attuned process that pushes beyond the limitation of the grid. The artist realized his painting world, emotional and liberative, could no longer be confined to a grid.

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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Art credit: Lucasen Brown, Just Walking Around, Oil on Linen, 2025

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 15 City Gallery Members Part of 2025 New Haven Open Studios Events

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City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26, including Judy Atlas, Meg Bloom, Joy Bush, Phyllis Crowley, Jennifer Davies, Roberta Friedman, William Frucht, Rita Hannafin, Barbara Harder, Rob Jacoby, Sheila Kaczmarek, Kathy Kane, Catherine Lavoie, Beatriz Olson, and Tom Peterson. City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, October 5, 2-4 p.m., as well as Artist Talks featuring Catherine Lavoie and Sheila Kaczmarek on Sunday, October 12, 2-4 p.m., and Phyllis Crowley and Barbara Harder on Sunday, October 26, 2-4 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information please

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

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Damiët Schneeweisz, Residential Fellow at the YCBA, explores the artistic worlds of the eighteenth-century Caribbean through portrait miniatures.

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Learn more here.

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Preregistration is required for this program. Please contact ycba.studyroom@yale.edu to register. 

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Make art, have fun, and hang out with like-minded teenagers interested in art, creativity, and creating community! The artist William Blake combined poetry, painting, and printmaking to create illuminated works that spoke to the changing times. Dive deep into our special exhibition William Blake: Burning Bright to look closely at objects and create your own mixed-media print. 

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To learn more, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/teen-tuesday-wordimage

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 Beginner Art Classes for Ages 4–6 at The Giggling Pig New Haven! 

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Is your little one ready to explore their creativity?  In our Beginner Art Class, children ages 4–6 will be introduced to the fundamentals of art — including blending, color, and composition — all in a fun, relaxed, and nurturing environment.

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Each week brings a new project and new techniques to discover! From painting and pastels to mixed media, your child will gain confidence, learn creative problem-solving, and develop their very own artistic style.

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 What to Expect:

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 1-hour guided art class

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 Exploration of different mediums and textures

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 Encouragement of imagination and self-expression

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 A welcoming, supportive space for every child

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 Weekly attendance encouraged but not required — it’s the best way for your young artist to grow!

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 Pre-registration is required — spots fill quickly!

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 Call (203)455-8767 to reserve your spot today or visit www.thegigglingpig.com/new-haven

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Let’s make creativity part of your child’s week! 

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#TheGigglingPigNewHaven #KidsArtClasses #BeginnerArt #CreativeKids #PreschoolActivities #ArtForKids #NewHavenMoms #TheGigglingPig #LittleArtists

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 Intermediate Art Classes for Ages 7–9 at The Giggling Pig New Haven! 

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Is your child ready to take their creativity to the next level? 

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Our Intermediate Art Class is designed for young artists who are eager to explore their own style and dive deeper into artistic techniques and expression.

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In this 1.5-hour class, students will create more detailed artwork, learning to work independently while expressing their unique personality through art. Each week, they’ll explore a variety of mediums — including clay, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and tempera — helping them discover what they love most.

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 What to Expect:

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 Guided instruction with room for independent creativity

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 Exploration of multiple mediums and materials

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 Lessons in color theory, composition, and artistic values

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 A supportive environment that builds confidence and skill

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 Held four days a week, this class is perfect for kids who want to grow their art skills while having fun!

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 Weekly attendance encouraged for the best creative growth.

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 Pre-registration required — call to reserve your spot today or visit www.thegigglingpig.com/new-haven

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Give your child the gift of creativity, confidence, and self-expression! 

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#TheGigglingPigNewHaven #KidsArtClass #IntermediateArt #CreativeKids #ArtEducation #YoungArtists #NewHavenMoms #ArtForKids #TheGigglingPig #AfterSchoolArt

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Join Yale Consort for a service of Choral Evensong, focused on music, readings, and quiet contemplation. Through hymns, psalms, canticles, and reflections, the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong invites us to come together in stillness and prayer.

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Free and open to the public.

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Due to the off-campus nature of Yale Consort events, they will not be livestreamed. We invite you to join us in person as you are able.

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Yale Consort, a professional vocal ensemble conducted by Professor James O’Donnell and sponsored by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, provides high quality choral music for a series of evening services in local parishes and chapels.

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View the Yale Consort event site

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Contact: Clifton Massey

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Flint Street Theater at Friends Center for Children is hosting a panel discussion and a screening of curated clips from the film The Right to Read. Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, from 5:30–8:00 PM for a conversation with featured speakers Erick Russell (CT State Treasurer), Kareem Weaver (veteran teacher and NAACP activist), Steven Hernandez (ConnCAN Executive Director), Dr. Madeline Negrón (NHPS Superintendent), and Dr. Doris Dumas (President, GNH NAACP). The event is free and open to all.

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Explore the art of black and white film photography.

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Learn how to operate a 35mm camera, develop film, and print black and white images in the darkroom. We will also learn to analyze our images with a focus on light, composition, and creating meaning. Class time will include demonstrations, critiques, and guided lab work.

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More advanced students are welcome to join and continue working on independent projects.

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The class also includes an optional Friday evening open darkroom practice session where students can work on and refine the techniques discussed in class.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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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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Join EWMW artist in residence Kat Wiese in pulp mixing, papermaking, and bookbinding in a 5-week lab. Participants will learn how to make paper from both recycled and raw materials. Participants will be able to bring materials of their own and use both natural and synthetic materials on site, like pressed flowers, kraft paper, and recycled prints. Book binding methods will include accordion, French binding, and Celtic binding. Students will be instructed in how to make two 6 x 8 inch books using Celtic and French binding methods using the papers they made during the first two weeks. More advanced students, or those with existing creative projects, are welcome to join the course and work at their own pace on paper related projects.

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All materials are provided. Students are encouraged to bring papers they may like to include in their books or use as recycled papers for pulp making.

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Lab outline:

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Week 1, October 14: Papermaking, flower pressing

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Week 2, October 21: Papermaking

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Week 3, October 28: Bookmaking prep

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Week 4, November 4: Accordion fold, Celtic binding

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Week 5, November 11: French binding

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Please call the museum on weekdays from 9 to 5 with any questions or scholarship inquiries.

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Welcome to the New Haven Rock Climbing Meetup!

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Hosted by City Climb Gym

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We aim to introduce everyone to indoor rock climbing, and encourage people of all abilities to join.

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We meet from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Tuesday evenings, at City Climb Gym in New Haven, CT. Let's say hello in the lobby, get harnessed up, and head out to the top-rope area. Anyone with a name tag is down to meet new people and climb!

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If you’ve RSVP’d for the Meetup, your first time is free!

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Subsequent day passes will $12 with rental gear offered for $5.

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BELAY CERTIFICATION

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If you are already belay certified at City Climb then you're all set. If you aren't, but know how to belay, we can get you a quick belay test and you'll be good to go.

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Have no experience belaying? Don't worry! We can belay for you! After your first Meetup we do recommend that you schedule a Belay Class with the front desk, though. It'll make climbing as a group easier during the following Meetups.

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What to bring:

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• A water bottle
• A killer attitude

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Important to know:

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City Climb is located at 342 Winchester Ave New Haven, CT. Turn off the road next to Strength Haven on Winchester. Go straight down the driveway and you'll be in the parking lot! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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In this multi-week workshop, participants will learn to forge their own custom chef’s knife and paring knife from high-carbon or stainless steel. Over the course of four sessions, you’ll explore the chemistry and craftsmanship behind blade creation—from raw steel to finished, functional kitchen tools. You’ll also gain hands-on experience using the tools of both the metal and wood shops to shape, assemble, and finish your knives for long-term performance.

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This is a four-part class held weekly on Tuesdays beginning September 2.

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What to Expect

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Each week builds on the last as you work through the full knife-making process:

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• Week 1 – Profiling & Heat Treatment
• Shape your raw steel and heat treat it to alter the metal’s chemistry for hardness and durability. Learn about blade anatomy and knife styles.
• Week 2 – Beveling & Rough Shaping
• Begin forming the cutting edge and refining the geometry of your blades using belt grinders and other metalworking tools.
• Week 3 – Handle Shaping & Assembly
• Design and create custom handles using woodworking tools, then attach them to your blades for a complete, ergonomic fit.
• Week 4 – Finishing & Edge Work
• Refine your blades, sharpen them, and learn how to care for your finished knives to maintain sharpness and longevity.

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This is a hands-on, skill-building workshop. Expect to work with kilns, grinders, sanders, and saws in a supportive and guided environment.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Understanding of blade metallurgy and heat treatment

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• Use of kilns, grinders, buffing wheels, drill presses, and woodworking tools

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• Knife profiling, beveling, and edge forming

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• Handle shaping and knife assembly

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• Knife care and long-term maintenance

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What’s Provided

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• High-carbon or stainless steel blanks

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• Handle materials (wood, adhesives, and hardware)

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• Access to metal and woodshop tools and equipment

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• Instruction and support across all four sessions

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Who Should Attend

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Ideal for beginners and intermediate makers interested in metalwork, bladesmithing, or custom kitchen tools. Whether you’re a home cook, hands-on learner, or DIY enthusiast, this class will guide you through the rewarding process of knife making—start to finish.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prior knife-making experience required. All necessary tools, materials, and safety instruction will be provided in class.

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This is a four-part class held on consecutive Tuesdays: October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

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Recommended companion class: Waterjetting B&B.

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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=587&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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 Dockside x Legrify Inspired Sip & Pour – This is Halloween Edition  

 📅 Tuesday, October 21st | ⏰ 6–8PM | 📍Dockside Brewery, Milford CT  

 It’s spooky season—and we’re about to pour some serious hocus pocus at Dockside. 🕯️🎃  

 Join Legrify Inspired for our October Sip & Pour:  This is Halloween —a night of candle-making magic, moody brews, and eerie-good vibes.  

 Whether you’re a witchy wine-lover, a haunted house junkie, or just here for the cozy thrills, this one’s for you.  

 You’ll pour your own luxury candle with a hauntingly good lineup of scents—smoky woods, black currant, cinnamon clove, toasted marshmallow, and other dark delights. Top it off with seasonal sparkle, glitter, or dried herbs to make it devilishly yours.  

Costumes encouraged!  

 Get into the spirit—whether it's full glam-ghoul, something punny, or just your best witchy hat. We'll have special prizes for our favorite dressed-up guests!  

What to expect:  

 🕯 A full candle-making experience led by the Legrify team  

 🍷 Dockside’s full food & drink menu available (bonus points for themed cocktails)  

 🎃 Spooky raffles, Halloween giveaways, and tricks & treats all night long  

 🛍 Legrify Inspired products available to shop—including exclusive fall candles  

 🎟 Seating is limited and our October events always fill fast.  

 Grab your ghouls and let's make some candle magic—costumes, cocktails, and all.

 Best Video Film & Cultural Center and Lyric Hall proudly present the acclaimed indie horror film It Follows.

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Tickets:

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$10 – Film Only

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$20 – Film + Drink + Popcorn Combo

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Wine and popcorn available onsite — come early, grab your seat, and enjoy a cozy, intimate screening with fellow film fans.

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This October, a group of five SFF authors with new releases are hitting the road in “traveling book festival” style. Each night, they'll be making a stop at a new location to discuss a different aspect of SFF. Their tour will reach Possible Futures for their fifth stop on Tuesday, October 21st! Panelists will take turns moderating each stop. All five panelists are emerging SFF voices, representing the diverse identities that are part of the new wave in genre. Over four nights, they will be exploring how genre is evolving, how their identities and backgrounds inform their own writing, and where they think SFF is headed.

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More about the authors:

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Elaine U. Cho  is the author of [OCEAN'S GODORI](https://www.possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/vZsE44oxTHOO8KUm0S3vQ)_ and TEO'S DURUMI. She has an MFA in Flute Performance and is a kyūdō practitioner.

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Follow: @elaineucho (IG)

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Website: https://www.elaineucho.com/

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J. R. Dawson   (she/they) is the Golden Crown award-winning writer of THE FIRST BRIGHT THING, THELIGHTHOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, and

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various short stories. You can find them at

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www.jrdawsonwriter.com

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Follow: @jrdawsonwriter (IG), @jrdawson (Bluesky),

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@jrdawsonwriter (TT)

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Website: www.jrdawsonwriter.com

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Emily Jane is the USA Today bestselling author of the fun genre-bending novels ON EARTH AS IT IS ONTELEVISION ,HERE BESIDE THE RISING TIDE, and AMERICAN WEREWOLVES. She lives on an urban farm in Cincinnati with her husband and their two kids.

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Follow: @emilyjane.author (IG, Threads),

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@emilyjaneauthor.bsky.social (Bluesky)

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Emily Jane, author (Facebook)

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Website: https://www.emilyjaneauthor.com/

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Yume Kitasei is a Japanese and American speculative fiction author of THE DEEP SKY, THE STARDUSTGRAIL, and [SALTCROP](https://www.possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/MWpc1qAP1x4aa4AjT3EbA)_. She lives in Brooklyn with two cats, Boondoggle and Filibuster.

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Follow: @yumewrites (IG, TT, Bluesky)

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Website: www.yumekitasei.com

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Mia Tsai is a Taiwanese American author of [BITTERMEDICINE](https://www.possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/bWJw0u8h4EQTLe1vHh6Mw)_, a xianxia-inspired contemporary fantasy, and the forthcoming THE MEMORY HUNTERS. She is also an editor at Giganotosaurus, a 2024 Hugo Award finalist for Best Semiprozine, and the creator of ConCurrent, a SFF convention.

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Follow: itsamia.bsky.social (Blue Sky), mia.tsai.books

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(IG)

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Website: https://www.miatsai.com/

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After a long hiatus we are back and looking forward to enjoying our favorite hobby in person! Please see below for additional requirements to ensure everyone's health and safety. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message us.

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• What we'll do:

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We have a number of tables, run weekly, where we play tabletop RPGs. Several are D&D 5e, but we currently also play "indie" games like Apocalypse World and Blades In the Dark. These tables tend to have a continuing storyline from week to week for a few months, but there's always room to add people into the ongoing games!

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• What to bring:

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Pencils, pens, character sheets, and books (if you have them)!

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• Important to know:

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Introduce yourself on our Discord server (linked below) and be assigned a spot prior to showing up!!

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• Additional:

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Join our Discord server:

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https://discord.gg/xwqt8zv

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Listen to a podcast about our group, its history, and paying to play tabletop games in public spaces:

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https://geekspective.com/12007/077-paying-to-play/

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Bonus podcast about our group and recruiting new DMs:

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https://geekspective.com/11948/136-recruiting-new-gms/

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Join us for the next gathering of the Secret Film Society where we will screen a new, unreleased film.

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At the Secret Film Society, the film is the secret, not our gathering. The title and genre of the film aren’t announced until the show begins. Register and attend to enjoy the surprising reveal!

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Our films span a variety of genres and subjects, and viewers may on occasion find some content upsetting or disturbing. As a rule, we don’t show horror films, but we recommend that individuals under 17 years of age be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

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The Secret Film Society is presented in partnership with the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. Our distribution partners include  Warner Bros. ,  Neon ,  Netflix , and more. 

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Check out past screenings!

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The Grammy and Emmy Award- winning trio merges classical sensibility with Americana and singer-songwriter styles to push creative boundaries and create a genre-bending style all their own.

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Personnel

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Nicolas Kendall, violin

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Charles Yang, violin

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Ranaan Meyer, double bass

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 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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September 15 - October 27, 2025

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Opening Reception on Wednesday September 17, 5:00-7:00pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Simon O’Reilly’s work explores the intersections of image-making, narrative form, and emerging technology. Drawing from disciplines such as sculpture, visual effects, cinema, and digital animation, he creates audiovisual experiences that question perception, materiality, and the emotional weight of images. Whether projecting a film in a darkened room, composing digitally altered video, or experimenting with motion capture and game engines, O’Reilly is interested in how screens mediate memory, identity, and presence.

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This exhibition brings together a series of self-directed works that explore speculative image-making, ritual, and the boundaries of narrative structure. At its center is Elsewhere, a silent black-and-white short film that follows a solitary oyster harvester encountering a creature made of shells. The work is contemplative and immersive, and this installation is designed to mirror the film’s pacing—slowed, reflective, and intimate. The creature’s costume, which will be exhibited separately, serves as a sculptural anchor that expands the film’s mythology beyond the screen.

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Surrounding Elsewhere are smaller works: early short films, digital experiments, motion-captured fragments, and animated 3D prints. These pieces lean into genre—science fiction, speculative fiction, surrealism—but are modest in tone. They were created during moments of curiosity, when experimenting with new tools or aesthetics. Many contain humor, abstraction, or visual ambiguity, and most were made independently, outside the larger collaborative film environment O’Reilly often works in.

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Simon O’Reilly’s is a Middletown based media artist, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is an adjunct instructor in CT State Middlesex’s New Media Production program and teaching Film Production this fall semester. O’Reilly holds degrees from Concordia University (Montréal, Canada) and from Middlesex Community College (Middletown, CT).

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See this exhibition’s companion website at: Elsewhere & Other Fragments

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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.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office

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Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Elected Artist Members Exhibition on view from September 22 through November 20, 2025. The annual exhibit highlights work by more than 30 accomplished artists. The opening reception is on September 25 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. 

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“CAS is delighted to have incredible depth of artistic talent within our elected artist membership group. It is an honor to showcase their art in this special show,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President. 

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The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours. CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, education programs and plein air events. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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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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 Program for kids birth – age 5.

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Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station, at their own pace, to scoop, squish, pour, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development, fine motor skills, and social interaction—come play, learn, and make a (little) mess with us!

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Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.

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Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund.  

Registration is required for each individual session.

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Click here to register for October 22 @ 9:30 AM

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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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Theater fans, rejoice! An immersive multi-gallery exhibition—featuring a collection of costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures—is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life. “Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond” showcases a “who’s who” of stage royalty including Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Frances McDormand, Anna Deavere Smith, Steve Martin, Jessica Tandy and many more. The exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM) is on view through February 2026.

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Spanning three museum spaces—the New Haven Museum’s elegant upper rotunda, its gray and center galleries—“Invitation to Engage” invites visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors will try on costumes, explore immersive set recreations, flip through original scripts, and experience interactive rehearsal spaces alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists. 

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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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Learn to create amazing ceramic items using just your hands, fingers, and simple tools! Potter Nancy Scilipote will teach you ancient hand building techniques such as coil building, slab building and pinch pots – and how to enhance your creations with surface textures and glazes. No experience needed. Classes will be held in Gallery 53’s fully-equipped ground level pottery studio. If you’ve always wanted to try making pottery but have been intimidated by the wheel, this is a great way to dive in. Come and have fun, get your hands dirty, and discover why “clay’s the way!”

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$220 members, $230 non-members. Class fee includes materials fee.

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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 9 - December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 - 4 p.m., except for Thanksgiving week, when the ISM is closed.

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Lucasen Brown: Stanza presents a series of twenty intimate-scaled abstract paintings developed during Brown's time at Yale Institute of Sacred Music/Yale Divinity School (2023-2025). The exhibition also includes a selection of works on paper with corresponding poems by 2025 ISM graduate Emily Chan from a small book-length collaboration.

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Each painting has an association for the artist: a life event, a place, a feeling, a person. Brown explores ways the painting process weaves memory, trauma and spiritual repair: "Wholeness, to me, is when I am just a painter in the world who allows a world of feeling into my abstract paintings—a place where everything belongs.” The paintings hold space for viewers to consider their own healing through faith, noticing, and remaining open to uncertainty.

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Paint, for Brown, becomes both a surface and a subject. The artist hopes the paintings evoke corporeality, silence, interiority, and sacred everydayness. The repetition of marks on the painting surfaces is meditative and accretive.

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The paintings are informed by textile, specifically Lenore Tawney's open-warp weavings; art movements including Minimalism and Pattern Painting and Decoration; and essays, namely Roland Barthes' theory of text and textile.

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The exhibition traces the paintings’ transition from grid-based abstraction to a more intuitive and emotionally attuned process that pushes beyond the limitation of the grid. The artist realized his painting world, emotional and liberative, could no longer be confined to a grid.

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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Art credit: Lucasen Brown, Just Walking Around, Oil on Linen, 2025

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 15 City Gallery Members Part of 2025 New Haven Open Studios Events

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City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26, including Judy Atlas, Meg Bloom, Joy Bush, Phyllis Crowley, Jennifer Davies, Roberta Friedman, William Frucht, Rita Hannafin, Barbara Harder, Rob Jacoby, Sheila Kaczmarek, Kathy Kane, Catherine Lavoie, Beatriz Olson, and Tom Peterson. City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, October 5, 2-4 p.m., as well as Artist Talks featuring Catherine Lavoie and Sheila Kaczmarek on Sunday, October 12, 2-4 p.m., and Phyllis Crowley and Barbara Harder on Sunday, October 26, 2-4 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information please

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

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School of Music students perform a midday chamber music concert.

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Program for kids ages 5-12.

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It’s a half day from school, spend the afternoon getting into the Halloween Spirit by personalizing your own trick-or-treat bag! Design and decorate your very own trick-or-treat canvas tote bag. All materials will be provided.

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Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.

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Registration is required.

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Click here to register.

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In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques. All materials included. No experience is necessary.

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Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting.

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In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

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In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint. They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama. This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums. No experience necessary. All materials included.. Happy Fall!

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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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Wednesday, October 22 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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Gather, Witches! It’s time for Potions & Pastries!

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Madison Beach Hotel and the Tea Witches of Madison are thrilled to invite you to join us for a whimsical Witches’ High Tea Party, where enchantment and elegance intertwine in celebration of the spirit of Fall and the magick it holds!

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Indulge your senses in an array of different brews, carefully curated by Tea & Tarot Boutique, each accompanied by tea sandwiches and delectable desserts that will tantalize your taste buds. We welcome you to enjoy these festive Fall flavors to enchant the soul!

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Please don your witchy best for tea and come prepared to immerse yourself in an evening of enchantment and magick! Gowns, capes, cloaks, hats, and wands are encouraged! We can’t wait to celebrate with you in this spellbinding gathering of witches, tea lovers, and all who embrace the mystical charm of the season.

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Four Tea Blends paired with Tea Sandwiches and Dessert Tea Tower – curated by our Pastry Chef Lily to complement the tea selections.

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Ticket Pricing: $55 Inclusive of Guided Tea Tasting and Dessert Tower to pair with your tea, gratuity and sales tax.

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This event is 18+

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Valet Parking Complimentary.

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During the evening consult the Oracles and get a Tarot, Tea Leaf, or Palm Reading from one of our practitioners. If you are interested in reserving a reading, you can schedule ahead of time to secure a spot with your favorite Mystic. Reservation Link for readings will be included in your email confirmation. (Readings are additional, 15 minutes for $40, limited to 50 guests). Advanced reading reservations recommended.

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Available Readers:

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• Barb – Akashic Tarot
• Eloora – Angel Tarot
• Rebecca – Tea Leaf
• Sylvia – Holistic Tarot

Wednesday, October 22 | 4:30 p.m.

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Gather, Witches! It’s time for Potions & Pastries!

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Madison Beach Hotel and the Tea Witches of Madison are thrilled to invite you to join us for a whimsical Witches' High Tea Party, where enchantment and elegance intertwine in celebration of the spirit of Fall and the magick it holds!

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Indulge your senses in an array of four different different tea blends, carefully curated by Tea & Tarot Boutique, each accompanied by tea sandwiches and delectable dessert pairings that will tantalize your taste buds. We welcome you to enjoy these festive Fall flavors to enchant the soul!

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Please don your witchy best for tea and come prepared to immerse yourself in an evening of enchantment and magick! Gowns, capes, cloaks, hats, and wands are encouraged! We can't wait to celebrate with you in this spellbinding gathering of witches, tea lovers, and all who embrace the mystical charm of the season.

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Includes: tea, tea sandwiches, dessert tea tower - curated by our Pastry Chef Lily to complement the tea selections.

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Ticket Pricing: $55 Inclusive of Guided Tea Tasting and Dessert Tower to pair with your tea, gratuity and sales tax.

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This event is 18+

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Valet Parking Complimentary.

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During the evening consult the Oracles and get a Tarot, Tea Leaf, or Palm Reading from one of our practitioners. If you are interested in getting a reading, you can reserve ahead of time to ensure you get a spot with your favorite Mystic. Reservation Link for readings will be included in your email confirmation. (Readings are additional, 15 minutes for $40, limited to 50 guests). Advanced reading reservations recommended.

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Available Readers:

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• Barb-Akashic Tarot
• Eloora-Angel Tarot
• Rebecca-Tea Leaf
• Sylvia-Holistic Tarot

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(Photo Credit: Peter Sikes)

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Wednesday, October 22 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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Gather, Witches! It’s time for Potions & Pastries!

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Madison Beach Hotel and the Tea Witches of Madison are thrilled to invite you to join us for a whimsical Witches’ High Tea Party, where enchantment and elegance intertwine in celebration of the spirit of Fall and the magick it holds!

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Indulge your senses in an array of different brews, carefully curated by Tea & Tarot Boutique, each accompanied by by tea sandwiches and delectable desserts that will tantalize your taste buds. We welcome you to enjoy these festive Fall flavors to enchant the soul!

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Please don your witchy best for tea and come prepared to immerse yourself in an evening of enchantment and magick! Gowns, capes, cloaks, hats, and wands are encouraged! We can’t wait to celebrate with you in this spellbinding gathering of witches, tea lovers, and all who embrace the mystical charm of the season.

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Four Tea Blends paired with Tea Sandwiches and Dessert Tea Tower – curated by our Pastry Chef Lily to complement the tea selections.

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Ticket Pricing: $55 Inclusive of Guided Tea Tasting and Dessert Tower to pair with your tea, gratuity and sales tax.

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This event is 18+

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Valet Parking Complimentary.

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During the evening consult the Oracles and get a Tarot, Tea Leaf, or Palm Reading from one of our practitioners. If you are interested reserving a reading, you can schedule ahead of time to secure a spot with your favorite Mystic. Reservation Link for readings will be included in your email confirmation. (Readings are additional, 15 minutes for $40, limited to 50 guests). Advanced reading reservations recommended.

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Available Readers:

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Barb – Akashic Tarot

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Eloora – Angel Tarot

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Rebecca – Tea Leaf

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Sylvia – Holistic Tarot

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In recent years, the process of acquiring, managing, and reporting data for projects and programs has grown increasingly complex—especially when teams rely on multiple systems, spreadsheets, and other siloed data sources.

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These fragmented methods often lead to inefficiencies and compromise the quality of data and reporting. In this session, we’ll explore how Microsoft Fabric, a powerful end-to-end data engineering platform, is designed to break down these silos, simplify data integration, and significantly reduce the time and effort required to extract, transform, and report on data.

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Whether supporting small projects or large-scale programs, Fabric enables teams to access and work with data where it resides—driving faster, more informed decision-making and data quality.

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In this discussion we will talk about:

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• What Is Fabric?
• How is Fabric Different from Power BI
• How is Fabric Different from the Power Platform
• Introduction to End -To-End Data Engineering Model
• Key Fabric Workloads / Use Cases

Stop by the library and speak with insurance agents to get answers to your questions about Medicare and learn about the following:

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• Final Expense Planning
• Financial Advisement
• Homecare

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Registration is required. You can use any of the following methods to register to attend this program:

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• Call the library at (203) 937-4233 ext. 3
• Email the library at reference@westhavenlibrary.org
• Stop by the library at 300 Elm Street

Over the course of five weeks, you will produce a full-size Adirondack Chair while learning about the tools and techniques it takes to build one. During each three-hour session, there will be discussions on design, patterns, tools, and finishing. You will leave with a chair that is ready to paint and decorate at home. Plus, the knowledge gained from this course will enable you to make more chairs on your own schedule using affordable hand tools!

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Instructor: Andrew Sargent

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Fee: $375 (includes all materials to build a basic chair)

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Wednesday nights 6:00 – 9:00 pm

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October 15

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October 22

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October 29

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November 5

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November 12

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Call the museum on weekdays from 9 to 5 with any questions or scholarship inquiries.

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Join us for a Wednesday evening online meeting on Zoom (details below).

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We'll check in, set a loose agenda, and help each other work on issues around abstaining from addictive behavior.

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You do not need to give your name. If it's your first meeting feel free to sit and listen or jump right in as you see fit.

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Please note:

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• This meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
• No RSVP is required. Most of our regular attendees are not on Meetup, so don't be deterred if you only see one or two people signed up there.

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Details on how to join can be found on the meeting's page on the SMART Recovery USA meeting finder at https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/2347/.

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Writer and editor Lauren O’Neill-Butler is blessing the bookspace with a talk about her new book, [The War of Art](https://www.possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/cQ0CGOT0rSmwgiAKXD5hQ)_, which investigates crucial political additions to art history. Lauren will be in conversation with scholar Alex Fialho.

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More about the book: 

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How artists have changed America through direct action Artists in America have long battled against injustices, believing that art can in fact “do more.”

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The War of Art tells this history of artist-led activism and the global political and aesthetic debates of the 1960s to the present. In contrast to the financialized art market and celebrity artists, the book explores the power of collective effort — from protesting to philanthropy, and from wheat pasting to planting a field of wheat.

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Lauren O’Neill-Butler charts the post-war development of artists’ protest and connects these struggles to a long tradition of feminism and civil rights activism. The book offers portraits of the key individuals and groups of artists who have campaigned for solidarity, housing, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS awareness, and against Indigenous injustice and the exclusion of women in the art world. This includes: the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition (BECC), Women Artists in Revolution (WAR), David Wojnarowicz’s work with ACT UP, Top Value Television (TVTV), Agnes Denes, Edgar Heap of Birds, Dyke Action Machine! (DAM!), fierce pussy, Project Row Houses, and Nan Goldin’s Prescription Addiction Intervention Now (PAIN).

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Based upon in-depth oral histories with the key figures in these movements, and illustrated throughout, The War of Art is an essential corrective to the idea that art history excludes politics.

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More about Lauren:

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Lauren O’Neill-Butler is a New York-based writer and editor. Her books include The War of Art: A History of Artists’ Protest in America (Verso, 2025) and [Let’s Have a Talk: Conversations with Women on Art and Culture](https://possiblefuturesbooks.com/item/FAPJ0vmqmQH8AtwRjwVwQ) (Karma, 2021). She has written for Aperture, Art Journal, Bookforum, and The New York Times, among many others, and has also contributed essays to many exhibition catalogues. She received a Warhol Foundation Art Writers Grant in 2020 and the Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant in 2023._

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She holds graduate degrees in art history and philosophy, and has been a visiting critic at Cooper Union, Stony Brook University, USC, Rutgers, Yale, and the University of Chicago. She is currently a part-time faculty member at Hunter College and the New School and has previously taught courses at the School of Visual Arts and RISD. She’s a member of ACT-UAW Local 790 and PSC-CUNY. She was a cofounder of the nonprofit magazine November and Senior Editor of Artforum magazine from 2008 to 2019.

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More about Alex:

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Alex Fialho is a PhD candidate in Yale University’s Combined PhD program in the History of Art and African American Studies. As an art historian and curator, Fialho focuses on modern and contemporary art, Black queer and feminist thought, and AIDS cultural studies. His dissertation “Apertures Onto AIDS: African American Photography and the Art History of the Storage Unit” animates AIDS-related histories through the lens of artists Lola Flash, Darrel Ellis, Lyle Ashton Harris, and Kia LaBeija. Based in Los Angeles after five formative years in New Haven, Fialho is a 2024–2025 Predoctoral Fellow at the Getty Research Institute and the 2025–2026 Luce/ACSL Ellen Holtzman Dissertation Fellow in American Art.

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 Grab Your Bestie! Candle Making Class at Gipper's Restaurant & Ale House

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Come join Scents of Empowerment at Gipper's Restaurant & Ale House for a fun evening of creativity and bonding on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we explore the art of candle making!

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Bring your best friends, husbands or boyfriends along for a memorable experience filled with laughter, crafts, and good vibes. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need to craft your own unique creation.

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Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax, unwind, and make something special to cherish forever. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic night of fun!

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Join us for a Fall Cocktail Class at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue!

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Get ready to shake things up on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) with our special cocktail-making event. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or a beginner, this class is perfect for anyone looking to learn some new mixology skills in a fun and relaxed setting.

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Our talented mixologists will guide you through creating seasonal cocktails that will impress your friends at your next gathering. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sip, learn, and socialize at Bear's New Haven!

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This fall, Yale Schwarzman Center, in collaboration with Yale MacMillan Center and Yale Hospitality, welcomes the Venerable  Jeong Kwan  as the third fellow of the Global Table program. A renowned Zen Buddhist nun and chef, Jeong Kwan is celebrated for her mastery of Korean temple cuisine and sustainable eating practices. Featured on Netflix's Chef’s Table, she draws global attention for her unique approach to cooking, using only ingredients she grows herself. Her new book is out now. 

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During her residency, Jeong Kwan will engage with the community, sharing insights into sustainable culinary practices, and showcase a dinner with a menu inspired by her philosophy. Her visit promises to illuminate the connections between sustainability, health, culture, and community. 

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Yale Global Table is a collaboration between the Yale MacMillan Center, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Yale Hospitality that aims to illuminate the connections between sustainability, health, culture, and community. The program brings culinary thought-leaders from around the world to campus. While in residence, each Global Table Fellow trains staff, connects with students and researchers, and offers remarks over a meal of their own devising.

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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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Join us every Wednesday for TRIVIA!

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Come one, come all to Our regular Wednesday Night Meetup at Prime Climb/Rock Spot Climbing in Wallingford, CT!

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Here's the deal:

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If it's your first time with the CT Rock Climbing Meetup or at Prime Climb/Rock Spot Climbing, then Welcome!! - We'll set you up with gear (if you don't have any) and you can climb with the group all night!

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First, we ask you to fill out a waiver at https://rockspotclimbing.com/waiver/

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Next, the cost to climb is a discounted rate of $16 which includes rentals.

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After the Meetup, we'll be heading out to a local pub for some drinks and food.

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Hope to see you all there!

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Chris and Lia

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Embark on a creative journey into the world of stained glass with our beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the renowned "Tiffany" method, encompassing designing, cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering techniques to craft your own unique glass panel. This hands-on class is tailored for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance to ensure everyone masters the essential skills. By the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their completed stained glass creation.

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***This is a 6 session workshop, meeting on Wednesdays in October & November: Oct 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5, 12, 19

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What to Expect

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In each session, you’ll build your project step-by-step using the Tiffany stained glass method. The class will cover every stage of the process:

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• Designing your piece
• Safely cutting and grinding glass
• Applying copper foil
• Soldering your panel together

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Expect a supportive environment with live demonstrations, instructor guidance, and ample time to work on your project week by week.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Safe handling and cutting of stained glass

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• Precision glass grinding techniques

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• Applying copper foil and soldering joints

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• Understanding glass panel design principles

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• Basic stained glass assembly and finishing

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What’s Provided

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• All glass materials and tools (cutters, grinders, foils, soldering supplies)

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• Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)

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• Expert instruction and demonstrations each week

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• A completed stained glass panel to take home at the end of the course

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Who Should Attend

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This workshop is ideal for beginners curious about stained glass, design, or hands-on traditional crafts. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to learn and create.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prerequisites. Safety gear and tool guidance will be provided in class. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind working in.

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***THIS IS A 6 SESSION WORKSHOP, MEETING ON WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:***

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                OCT 15, 22, 29 & NOV 5, 12, 19

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Instructor: Timothy Cowan

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $194.00

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MakeHaven Members: $165.00

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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=599&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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 Movies in the Plaza brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved, cozy Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.

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 Wednesday, October 22nd, 8pm

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Headliner Tayler Yarish makes his debut on the MAC Laugh Tracks stage.  With feature performer, Dillon Krause.

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Doors 7:30pm

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Beverages and snacks in the Speakeasy

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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THE SLOPPY BOYS

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The Sloppy Boys are a “party rock” band from LA consisting of comedians Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis. Prior to forming The Sloppy Boys, all three were writer-performers on the sketch comedy show “The Birthday Boys,” produced by Bob Odenkirk, which aired on IFC.

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Together, the Boys have self-released three albums, Lifelong Vacation , Dancing on the Wind , and Paradiso. Their fourth, Sonic Ranch , was produced by Money Mark (Beastie Boys, Beck) at the legendary Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas. The entire process was captured by director Robert Holguin for his feature-length comedy-rock-doc Blood, Sweat and Beers or How The Sloppy Boys Made an Album on a Farm in West Texas.

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The Sloppy Boys also host a weekly cocktail-making podcast, ranked a Top 3 Comedy Podcast by Vulture. New episodes drop every Friday.

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

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 In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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September 15 - October 27, 2025

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Opening Reception on Wednesday September 17, 5:00-7:00pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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Simon O’Reilly’s work explores the intersections of image-making, narrative form, and emerging technology. Drawing from disciplines such as sculpture, visual effects, cinema, and digital animation, he creates audiovisual experiences that question perception, materiality, and the emotional weight of images. Whether projecting a film in a darkened room, composing digitally altered video, or experimenting with motion capture and game engines, O’Reilly is interested in how screens mediate memory, identity, and presence.

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This exhibition brings together a series of self-directed works that explore speculative image-making, ritual, and the boundaries of narrative structure. At its center is Elsewhere, a silent black-and-white short film that follows a solitary oyster harvester encountering a creature made of shells. The work is contemplative and immersive, and this installation is designed to mirror the film’s pacing—slowed, reflective, and intimate. The creature’s costume, which will be exhibited separately, serves as a sculptural anchor that expands the film’s mythology beyond the screen.

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Surrounding Elsewhere are smaller works: early short films, digital experiments, motion-captured fragments, and animated 3D prints. These pieces lean into genre—science fiction, speculative fiction, surrealism—but are modest in tone. They were created during moments of curiosity, when experimenting with new tools or aesthetics. Many contain humor, abstraction, or visual ambiguity, and most were made independently, outside the larger collaborative film environment O’Reilly often works in.

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Simon O’Reilly’s is a Middletown based media artist, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is an adjunct instructor in CT State Middlesex’s New Media Production program and teaching Film Production this fall semester. O’Reilly holds degrees from Concordia University (Montréal, Canada) and from Middlesex Community College (Middletown, CT).

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See this exhibition’s companion website at: Elsewhere & Other Fragments

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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.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office

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Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Elected Artist Members Exhibition on view from September 22 through November 20, 2025. The annual exhibit highlights work by more than 30 accomplished artists. The opening reception is on September 25 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. 

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“CAS is delighted to have incredible depth of artistic talent within our elected artist membership group. It is an honor to showcase their art in this special show,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President. 

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The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours. CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, education programs and plein air events. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

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Hall of Fame is the Foundation’s most ambitious annual event, and the largest private source of scholarship funds for Gateway students. More than 200 of New Haven’s corporate, nonprofit, academic, government and community leaders are expected to help celebrate the honorees. There will be delicious food; short, impactful programming; and great networking.

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Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

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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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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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Once again Spectrum Art Gallery will have pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 

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The show opens with a reception on Friday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm with wine and food. The Open House Weekend is Saturday,September 20, from 1-6 pm and Sunday, September 21, 1-5pm. The show closes on November 8, 2025.

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This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 9 - December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 - 4 p.m., except for Thanksgiving week, when the ISM is closed.

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Lucasen Brown: Stanza presents a series of twenty intimate-scaled abstract paintings developed during Brown's time at Yale Institute of Sacred Music/Yale Divinity School (2023-2025). The exhibition also includes a selection of works on paper with corresponding poems by 2025 ISM graduate Emily Chan from a small book-length collaboration.

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Each painting has an association for the artist: a life event, a place, a feeling, a person. Brown explores ways the painting process weaves memory, trauma and spiritual repair: "Wholeness, to me, is when I am just a painter in the world who allows a world of feeling into my abstract paintings—a place where everything belongs.” The paintings hold space for viewers to consider their own healing through faith, noticing, and remaining open to uncertainty.

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Paint, for Brown, becomes both a surface and a subject. The artist hopes the paintings evoke corporeality, silence, interiority, and sacred everydayness. The repetition of marks on the painting surfaces is meditative and accretive.

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The paintings are informed by textile, specifically Lenore Tawney's open-warp weavings; art movements including Minimalism and Pattern Painting and Decoration; and essays, namely Roland Barthes' theory of text and textile.

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The exhibition traces the paintings’ transition from grid-based abstraction to a more intuitive and emotionally attuned process that pushes beyond the limitation of the grid. The artist realized his painting world, emotional and liberative, could no longer be confined to a grid.

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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Art credit: Lucasen Brown, Just Walking Around, Oil on Linen, 2025

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 15 City Gallery Members Part of 2025 New Haven Open Studios Events

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City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26, including Judy Atlas, Meg Bloom, Joy Bush, Phyllis Crowley, Jennifer Davies, Roberta Friedman, William Frucht, Rita Hannafin, Barbara Harder, Rob Jacoby, Sheila Kaczmarek, Kathy Kane, Catherine Lavoie, Beatriz Olson, and Tom Peterson. City Gallery is excited to be part of the annual Open Studios event being held throughout New Haven during the month of October. All 15 City Gallery artists will participate in OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY, on view from October 3 through October 26. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, October 5, 2-4 p.m., as well as Artist Talks featuring Catherine Lavoie and Sheila Kaczmarek on Sunday, October 12, 2-4 p.m., and Phyllis Crowley and Barbara Harder on Sunday, October 26, 2-4 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information please

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

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This class focuses on learning to draw detailed fall botanicals using colored pencil. Each week focuses on a different topic supplied by the instructor. Participants will learn about form, light and shading. There is a $10 materials fee due to the instructor at the start of session one.

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Nancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and watercolor pencil.

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Nancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook.

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Join us for an immersive evening of sound healing led by Onda Healing Arts dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey of renewal.

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Using both hand-building techniques and the potter’s wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving.

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Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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 Beginner Art Classes for Ages 4–6 at The Giggling Pig New Haven! 

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Is your little one ready to explore their creativity?  In our Beginner Art Class, children ages 4–6 will be introduced to the fundamentals of art — including blending, color, and composition — all in a fun, relaxed, and nurturing environment.

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Each week brings a new project and new techniques to discover! From painting and pastels to mixed media, your child will gain confidence, learn creative problem-solving, and develop their very own artistic style.

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 What to Expect:

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 1-hour guided art class

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 Exploration of different mediums and textures

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 Encouragement of imagination and self-expression

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 A welcoming, supportive space for every child

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 Weekly attendance encouraged but not required — it’s the best way for your young artist to grow!

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 Pre-registration is required — spots fill quickly!

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 Call (203)455-8767 to reserve your spot today or visit www.thegigglingpig.com/new-haven

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Let’s make creativity part of your child’s week! 

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#TheGigglingPigNewHaven #KidsArtClasses #BeginnerArt #CreativeKids #PreschoolActivities #ArtForKids #NewHavenMoms #TheGigglingPig #LittleArtists

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 Intermediate Art Classes for Ages 7–9 at The Giggling Pig New Haven! 

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Is your child ready to take their creativity to the next level? 

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Our Intermediate Art Class is designed for young artists who are eager to explore their own style and dive deeper into artistic techniques and expression.

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In this 1.5-hour class, students will create more detailed artwork, learning to work independently while expressing their unique personality through art. Each week, they’ll explore a variety of mediums — including clay, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and tempera — helping them discover what they love most.

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 What to Expect:

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 Guided instruction with room for independent creativity

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 Exploration of multiple mediums and materials

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 Lessons in color theory, composition, and artistic values

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 A supportive environment that builds confidence and skill

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 Held four days a week, this class is perfect for kids who want to grow their art skills while having fun!

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 Weekly attendance encouraged for the best creative growth.

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 Pre-registration required — call to reserve your spot today or visit www.thegigglingpig.com/new-haven

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Give your child the gift of creativity, confidence, and self-expression! 

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#TheGigglingPigNewHaven #KidsArtClass #IntermediateArt #CreativeKids #ArtEducation #YoungArtists #NewHavenMoms #ArtForKids #TheGigglingPig #AfterSchoolArt

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Hall of Fame is the Foundation’s most ambitious annual event, and the largest private source of scholarship funds for Gateway students. More than 200 of New Haven’s corporate, nonprofit, academic, government and community leaders are expected to help celebrate the honorees. There will be delicious food; short, impactful programming; and great networking.  

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Join St. Vincent de Paul Middletown for our annual Soup Supper cook-off! This year’s event will feature a variety of homemade soups prepared by community members and local businesses, as well as guest servers, raffle prizes, and friendly competition. Be sure to bring your appetite and vote for your favorite soup(s)!

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100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit SVDM's Amazing Grace Free Community Market (AGFCM). AGFCM, located at 16 Stack Street in Middletown, is the largest client choice, fresh food pantry in Connecticut, serving 1,000 families per month with groceries. The facility has been remodeled to mirror a grocery store experience and is now known as a Free Community Market. It houses a broad selection of meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and food staples. Individuals and families are empowered to shop twice per month without stigma and select foods that align with their personal and cultural preferences.

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Sponsor Your Business!

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Consider joining SVDM as a sponsor! Sponsorships are an excellent way to promote your business while giving back to the community we all share. All of the proceeds from the Soup Supper, including sponsorships, will allow SVDM to feed more families as we approach the colder months of the year. Click here to learn more!

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Donate to Our Raffle

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We are adding raffles to the Soup Supper this year, and we hope you'll consider donating! Raffles not only help raise extra funds for SVDM, they also offer donors the opportunity to promote their business, goods, and services. Click here to learn more!

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Compete in Our Cookoff!

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We are once again inviting community members and businesses alike to register their soups in the Soup Supper Cookoff. All soups will be voted on by attendees, so be sure to give it your all! The team that prepares the best soup will even receive a prize from SVDM. Click here to learn more!

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A reading and talk by Kevin Young, New Yorker poetry editor, from his latest book NIGHT WATCH as well as A Century of Poems in the New Yorker: 1925-2025, focusing on poems of praise. 

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This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Harkness Hall's Sudler Recital Hall at 100 Wall Street, New Haven, CT. It will also be livestreamed. 

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Livestream link

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The talk is part of the Lana Schwebel Memorial Lecture series and the Literature and Spirituality series. The Schwebel Lecture was established in 2008 in memory of former faculty member Lana Schwebel, who died suddenly and tragically in July 2007.

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Photo of Kevin Young by Melanie Dunea.

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View details

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Contact: Katya Vetrov

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Speaker Bio:

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Kevin Young is the poetry editor at The New Yorker, where he hosts the poetry podcast and is considered to be one of the leading poets of his generation. Young served as Mellon Director of the National Museum from 2021-2025 and director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture from 2008-2016. He also served as curator of the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library—a 75,000-volume collection of rare and modern poetry housed at Emory University—from 2005-2016.

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He is the author of sixteen books of poetry and prose, including Brown (Knopf, 2018); Blue Laws: Selected & Uncollected Poems 1995-2015 (Knopf, 2016), longlisted for the National Book Award; Book of Hours (Knopf, 2014), a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and winner of the Lenore Marshall Prize for Poetry; and Stones (Knopf, 2021) a Library Journal Top Ten poetry titles of 2021, and shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. His collection Jelly Roll: a blues (Knopf, 2003) was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His next book of poetry will be Night Watch: Poems (Knopf, September 2, 2025).

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His children’s book Emile and the Field (RHCB/Make Me a World, 2022) was illustrated by Chioma Ebinama and was one of the New York Times’ Best Children’s Books of 2022.  

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Young’s second nonfiction book, Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News (Graywolf Press, 2017), won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, was longlisted for the National Book Award, and was named a New York Times Notable Book, a New York Times Book Review “Editors’ Choice” selection, and a “Best Book of 2017” by NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Smithsonian, Vogue, Atlantic, Nylon, BuzzFeed, and Electric Literature. Young’s previous nonfiction book, The Grey Album: On the Blackness of Blackness (Graywolf Press, 2012), won the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize and the PEN Open Book Award; it was also a New York Times Notable Book for 2012 and a finalist for the 2013 National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism. 

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Young is the editor of ten other volumes, including The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton, 1965- 2010 (BOA Editions, 2012), The Hungry Ear: Poems of Food and Drink (Bloomsbury, 2012), and African American Poetry 1770–2020: 250 Years of Struggle & Song (Library of America, October 2020). He is series editor and wrote the introduction and forward for Unsung: Unheralded Narratives of American Slavery & Abolition. Most recently he was editor for A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker: 1925-2025 (Knopf, February 4, 2025).

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He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and was named a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets in 2020. In 2021 he was voted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters and elected as a Fellow of the Society of American Historians. In 2024 he received the Harvard Arts Medal.

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The American painter Martin Johnson Heade captured the majesty of Jamaica’s high mountains in his 1874 painting Tropical Uplands. Using Heade’s canvas as a starting point, Louis P. Nelson, Professor of Architectural History and Vice Provost for Academic Outreach, University of Virginia, examines the world it depicts and Jamaica’s place in the evolving economies of empire. Nelson reveals how local architecture adapted to the Caribbean’s violent climate and how the island’s geography shaped its populations, from the British-controlled coastal lowlands that were defined by enslaved labor to the seclusion of the high mountains that became a refuge for Maroons, self-emancipators who reconstituted themselves in free Black communities. Trade to and from the island—including exotic tropical hardwoods, foodstuffs, luxury wares, and even whole house frames—connected Jamaica to the North American mainland, to the western ports of the United Kingdom, and to the coast of Africa. Within this exchange of goods, peoples, and ideas, a creole culture emerged that shaped all aspects of Jamaican life, from furniture design to social mores. As Caribbean-derived wealth flowed back to North America and England, Jamaica emerged as a complex and central node within the greater Atlantic World.  

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Established to honor the memory of Andrew Carnduff Ritchie, director of the Yale University Art Gallery from 1957 to 1971, the annual Andrew Carnduff Ritchie Lecture, jointly sponsored by the Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art, brings distinguished members of the international visual arts community to the University. These lectures honor Ritchie’s belief that the art museum should serve as a gathering place for all members of the community. Generously sponsored by the Andrew Carnduff Ritchie Fund.   

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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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Join YCBA educator James Vanderberg for this three-part series to explore how artistic processes can be an avenue for looking closely and inspiring your own artwork. 

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Both Blake and Locke use collage, text, printing, and color to imagine new worlds of possibility and challenge the status quo. The workshops explore William Blake: Burning Bright and Hew Locke: Passages through a close investigation of material and process to see how the artists create innovative ways of shifting perspectives and opening the imagination. Ultimately we create our own imagined worlds through printmaking, collage, and word play.

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Adults of all artistic abilities are welcome to join. All materials are supplied. 

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Registration is required; program limited to twelve people. This program meets on Thursdays, October 2, 16, and 23, 5:30–6:45 pm. 

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To join us for this program, please register here.

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If you need to cancel or cannot attend the full run of this program, please email ycba.education@yale.edu as soon as possible so we can open your spot to someone on the waiting list. 

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To learn more, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/create-community-imagined-worlds-art-william-blake-and-hew-locke

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In recent years, art museums have increasingly focused on offering experiences of learning, socialization, and self-determination to all visitors, including those who are neurodivergent. As repositories of the visual arts, art museums have great potential to engage neurodivergent visitors through the richness and complexity of their collections. However, museums often unwittingly maintain barriers to access. Tension continues to exist between the traditional role of museums as institutions dedicated to the preservation of collections and their role as spaces in which that collection is available to a diverse public. 

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The goal of empowering neurodivergent people to visit museums on their own terms is a multidisciplinary effort, often relying on input from the fields of medicine, public health, architecture, engineering, design, and museum education. This symposium, “Neurodivergence and Art Museums,” brings together voices from these fields to discuss recent developments in the accessibility and ease of experiencing cultural spaces and future possibilities for the inclusion of neurodivergent audiences. 

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One of the symposium’s guiding questions will be: How can we imagine art museums as public spaces that embrace and engage individuals with a diverse range of neuro-abilities, and create opportunities for dialogue, connection, and innovation? Panelists will address the process of creating neuro-inclusive environments from the experience of neurodivergence; audiences for neuro-inclusive design; and the ways in which neurodivergent visitors can discover, navigate, and make use of these environments. These cross-disciplinary discussions will explore how different fields engage and embrace neurodivergent visitors and consider how art museums can look to interdisciplinary solutions to open their spaces to the neurodivergent community. 

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In addition to the programming, First Place–Phoenix, a residential community school in Phoenix, AZ, is supporting exhibitions of art by keynote speaker Stuart Neilson at New Alliance Foundation Art Gallery at CT State Gateway and at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, a residential school in New Haven for adults with social and cognitive disabilities, from October 23 through November 21, 2025. 

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Register

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To join us for this event, please register here. Registration is recommended but not required for this event. 

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Stuart Neilson, PhD, in conversation with Justin Berry, Creative Producer / Project Director XRPeds Lab, The Yale Center for Immersive Technologies in Pediatrics 

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As a writer, image-maker, and lecturer in statistics, Stuart Neilson uses his personal experience as an individual with an autism diagnosis to map barriers to access in museums. His keynote will explore how neurodivergent people experience place and space within art museums, as well as how we might advance our understanding of those experiences and address the needs of neurodivergent people in art museums. Using heat-map and stop-motion photography, his photographs visualize the movement within and transitions between spaces in museums, exhibitions, and galleries, and the circulation around them, including the urban streetscape. He is particularly interested in how photography can draw attention to the transitions between spaces and to barriers to access, such as anxiety about entrances, to showcase how “unremarkable” spaces can be difficult for neurodivergent individuals to access. 

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To learn more, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/keynote-conversation-neurodivergence-and-art-museum

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Learn the versatile and popular craft of silkscreen/serigraph printmaking.

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Students will transfer photo images (photography, drawing, painting, or multimedia art) to the printing screens and print onto paper, fabric, or wood panel. Image separations (digital and hand) to print images with more than one color as well as learning how to register multiple colors for printing will be discussed.

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

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By Nadia Younes, Visiting Artist

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We begin with clay and wire, focusing on realism and the human form, then move into assemblage and reconfigured materials. By the end, participants will have completed 2–3 projects that balance grounded technique with imaginative exploration, all framed by the question: What stories and memories do materials carry when given a second life?

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Call the museum on weekdays from 9 to 5 with any questions or scholarship inquiries.

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Join us for the Women's Giving Circle's 9th Annual Kick Off to celebrate women who are shaping a stronger, more equitable future for women and girls in our region.  

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In addition to our celebration, Barbara Bradbury-Pape, Director of Leadership Giving for United Way of Waterbury, will present Pearls of Philanthropy – The Role of Women in Local Philanthropy: Past, Present, and Future. Since 2016, the Women's Giving Circle has invested over $230,000 towards uplifting women and girls across Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.  

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We invite you to be part of the impact. This event is open to all who want to support women and girls in our region. Bring a friend! Please RSVP by October 20. 

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Discover the art of fused glass while creating your own wearable works of art!

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In the first session, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and fusing glass as you design small-scale pieces perfect for pendants, earrings, or pins. Your creations will be kiln-fired between classes. In the second session, you’ll add the finishing touches, attaching findings so you can take home stunning, ready-to-wear jewelry you made yourself!

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P members, $55 non-members. materials fee, $15.

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The West Haven Public Library is partnering with Yale Undergraduate Prison Project (YUPP) to help the formerly incarcerated, as well as anyone looking for assistance, for one-on-one support with anything related to resumes and job applications once a month.

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What Can We Help With?

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• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Job Search
• Email & More

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No registration, stop by at your convenience between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm to speak with a representative.

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