Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

 DELLA MAE

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Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith, and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn.

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Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.

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Their live shows are foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing riots, full of the kind of high-octane instrumental skills that the band – now in its twelfth year and its third incarnation – was always intended to showcase. - The Guardian

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 Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening! Join us on the historic Madison Town Green for the final show of the Madison Summer Concert Series, featuring the high-energy rock band Take Two and Call Me in the Morning. Composed of Connecticut doctors and health professionals, this band swaps their scrubs for guitars and drums, delivering crowd-pleasing rock favorites from every decade.

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EVENT DETAILS

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• 🗓️🕒VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: https://shorturl.at/KEgCE
• 📅DATE: Sunday, August 31, 2025
• 🕚TIME: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Band performs at 6:00 pm)
• 📍LOCATION: Madison Town Green, 8 Meeting House Lane, Madison, CT 06443
• 🅿️PARKING: Madison Town Green parking is available on streets and in lots surrounding the green.
• 💲ADMISSION: FREE

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COMFORT ESSENTIALS:

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• 🪑Seating:🧺 Folding chairs or a waterproof picnic blanket. These are crucial for comfortable seating on the grass.
• 🧴Weather Protection: 👒 😎🧥 🧣☂️ Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for sunny conditions. A light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can drop in the evening. A poncho or umbrella in case of unexpected rain. 🌧️☂️
• 🦟Comfort items: Bug spray, to keep away mosquitoes. A small pillow to make the seating more comfortable. 😴
• 🥪🥤Food and Drink Picnic supplies: Bring your food. A cooler to keep beverages and perishable items cold.
• 💧Hydration: Water bottles to stay hydrated.

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Let’s close out summer together with great tunes and good company.

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Welcome pasta lovers! 🍝 Join us for the RoomUnity Pasta Dinner happening at L'Orcio. We are excited to bring you an evening filled with delicious pasta dishes and great company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in some mouth-watering pasta creations!

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Mark your calendars for August 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM and get ready for a pasta extravaganza like no other. This event is a perfect way to unwind and enjoy some quality time with friends and family.

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As an added bonus, this event is in collaboration with the New Haven Road Race , so you can look forward to a fun-filled evening of pasta and mingling with elite athletes. Get ready to carb up and cheer on the runners!

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Come hungry and leave happy at the RoomUnity Pasta Dinner. We can't wait to see you there!

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 Join us for our endless summer beach party!

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Entertainment with Live Music by Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band; band plays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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Entry is free, and food and beverage will be available for purchase from our outdoor beach bar!

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Day/Date: Monday, September 1

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Time: 3 – 6 p.m.

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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

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

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Join us at the Chapel Cheer Zone to support runners from across New Haven and beyond during the 48th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race!⁠ We'll be set up outside the Yale University Art Gallery (1111 Chapel Street) from 8:30-10:30 am. 

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·        DJ music

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·        Complimentary pastries and coffee from Atticus Bookstore Café

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·        Free cowbells for the first 50 people to check in at The Shops at Yale tent

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·        Sign-making stations to cheer on the amazing runners

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·        $10 Sweetgreen gift cards for the first 50 people who make signs

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Visit our website for more information: https://theshopsatyale.com/chapel-cheer-zone/

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Mark your calendars! We're kicking off something sweet ! 🍪

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🎉 Introducing Cookie39's Free Cookie of the Month 🎉

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The first 39 people to visit Cookie39 on the 1st day of each month in 2025 will receive a FREE Cookie of the Month. Doors open daily at 11am sharp. First come, first served.

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Monthly flavors to be announced on Instagram @cookiethirtynine.

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Made from scratch daily, baked fresh, and served warm. Tell all of your cookie-loving friends, spread the word, and don’t miss out! 🍪✨

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LABOR DAY.... MONDAY performing at the BEST new Beach bar in CT

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Join us for our endless summer beach party!

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Entertainment with Live Music by Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band; band plays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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Entry is free, and food and beverage will be available for purchase from our outdoor beach bar!

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Day/Date: Monday, September 1

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Time: 3 – 6 p.m.

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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Join us for our endless summer beach party!

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Entertainment with Live Music by Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band; band plays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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Entry is free, and food and beverage will be available for purchase from our outdoor beach bar!

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Day/Date: Monday, September 1

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Time: 3 – 6 p.m.

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View Tickets https://eventvesta.com/events/...

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 Join us for an evening of introvert-friendly socializing at Panera Bread in the Hamden Plaza!

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Arrive around 7:00 to check in and get settled. We'll begin our dedicated hour of reading around 7:15. Afterward, feel free to stick around and chat. We usually wind up talking about what we've been reading.

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This is a low-key event with a small group of friendly people and no pressure to read any particular book or genre. Hope to see you there!

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Join us for our monthly Social Dinner, and discuss a wide range of topics with like-minded people. (We're holding these dinners in downtown New Haven for a while!)

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For more information, see https://www.cthumanist.org

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Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have join us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.

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YouTube Video

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Get ready to master the essentials of strategic account management in our hands-on workshop

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Offers:

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• Group of 5 - 10 people: 10% Discount
• Group of 11 - 20 people: 15% Discount

Tuesday Morning Group Paddle at 8AM for one hour around the sound when it is at it's most peaceful

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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

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

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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 July and August meetings are cancelled for summer pause. The German Conversation Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. I invite all interested to join us. Plenty of free parking at the library. This is a fun and informal group. We don't have a set topic to discuss, but we never seem to at a loss for conversation!

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NOTE: due to COVID The North Haven Library has started offering simulcast technology for our monthly German Conversation meetings. That means, that our attendees have the option to attend in person or via Zoom from home. All attendees must register in advance @ https://www.northhavenlibrary.net/events

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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Avenue

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Hamden, CT 06517

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Step into a world where history meets harmony at the Bluegrass Jam at the Museum! Dive deep into the heart of American bluegrass music, as the Shore Line Trolley Museum transforms into a vibrant stage for an evening of musical enchantment.

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On the first Tuesday of each month, as the clock strikes 6:00pm, witness a musical rendezvous that celebrates the soulful rhythms and spirited tunes of bluegrass. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who simply loves the melodies, there's a spot for you in this musical extravaganza. Come with friends, family, or venture solo – all are welcome!

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Set against the backdrop of the Shore Line Trolley Museum's historic charm, attendees will be treated to the mesmerizing sounds of bluegrass, surrounded by the timeless allure of vintage trolleys. It's not just a concert; it's a journey through time, where every note echoes the legacy of a cherished American musical tradition.

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Bring along your curiosity and immerse yourself in an evening of musical brilliance. Whether you're strumming along or swaying to the rhythms, Bluegrass Jam at the Museum promises memories that will linger long after the last chord is played.

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While the event itself is a gift to music lovers, we kindly suggest a donation of any amount to support the Shore Line Trolley Museum's continued dedication to preserving history and promoting the arts.

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Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make history together at Bluegrass Jam at the Museum. A night of melodies, memories, and magic awaits!

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Join us for a casual meet up over drinks and/or food 😀

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 THIS EVENT IS FOR COUPLES ONLY

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Join us for a picnic in the park, and enjoy some music by Avenue Groove band (blues, funk, pop band) BYOB and bring your own snacks/dinner too. They do have some food vendors as well. Don't forget a blanket or some chairs. Band goes on at 7pm, so let's meet for 6:00pm, as it fills up quickly. Grab your sweetheart and meet us there.

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Parking available at the Town Hall Annex and Town Pool (51 Elm St, North Haven, CT). You can also try 28 Church St, North Haven, CT or 5 Linsley St, North Haven.

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Info line in case of inclement weather: 203-234-2535 after 5pm.

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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:  

A water bottle and a killer attitude

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Important to know:  

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

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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: September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.

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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=585&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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Join Founders & Coders: AI Match Night to pitch, connect, and team up with Yale SOM entrepreneurs and CS talents.

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

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Bonus podcast about our group and recruiting new DMs: https://geekspective.com/11948/136-recruiting-new-gms/

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT 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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 Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

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Are you afraid of public speaking? You certainly aren't alone. Do you want to be more effective? Find out more about the best self-paced public speaking and leadership training in the world. Please visit the website http://820.toastmastersclubs.org/ for further information. The club is open to all interested parties. Free admission. No ticket required. We meet on 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 12:00 pm.

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• 1st Wednesday of each month, 12:00-1:00pm
• In-person at
• Known Coworking
• 139 Orange St, 4th Floor
• Downtown New Haven
• 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12:00-1:00pm
• on zoom (please contact us for the link)

Lord Norman Foster, founder and executive chairman of Foster + Partners and president of the Norman Foster Foundation, and Dean Deborah Berke, Edward P. Bass Dean and J.M. Hoppin Professor of Architecture, Yale School of Architecture, in conversation about how architecture shapes our experience of art, the influence of Louis I. Kahn on his architectural practice, and contemporary concerns in architecture, such as sustainability, accessibility, and the changing needs of audiences. 

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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In these four drawing sessions children, ages 7-11, learn the Seven Lines of Design to get comfortable observing lines and patterns in their environments and then designing with them.  One session will take their newfound line/pattern experiences into the world of Zentangle learning 12-15 basic “tangles” or unique patterns which they will draw on tiles. Copies of the book: Zentangle Basics is provided for reference. In the third session, children engage in a still life project. They learn to draw several objects using contour lines or the simple outline of an object. These drawings are cut-out and then arranged on paper to compose a still life. This class is inspired by the collages of Picasso, the paper-cuts of Matisse and the still life paintings of Cezanne. The final session prepares children for the October painting classes. They study Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh discussing his brushstrokes, lines and movement. They will use their previous study of lines and patterns for the crescent moon, stars, ghosts and wind adding a bonfire and pumpkins to celebrate the season.  All materials included. See photos for samples of projects described.

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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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Bring your own craft project, whether it’s knitting, painting, scrapbooking, or any other crafty endeavor you’re working on. Enjoy a cozy, welcoming environment where you can unwind, share tips, and find inspiration. We’ll provide light refreshments to keep you fueled as you create and connect with fellow craft lovers.

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No experience necessary—just bring your supplies and let the creativity flow!

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 Embark on a journey into the world of 3D design with our "Mastering SOLIDWORKS: Fundamentals of 3D Part Modeling" workshop. SOLIDWORKS stands as the industry standard for 3D design, and this workshop is your gateway to unlocking its vast potential. Whether you're charting a course for a STEAM career or simply eager to dive into the realm of 3D modeling, this fundamentals module is tailored for those new to 3D solid modeling.

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What to Expect

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In this hands-on four-week workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of creating 3D parametric models in SOLIDWORKS. Through a combination of engaging lectures, guided demonstrations, and hands-on tutorials, you’ll build a strong foundation in 3D modeling, culminating in the creation and 3D printing of your own part files.

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📅 Schedule: This class meets four consecutive Fridays, from September 3 - September 24, 2025 (8 total hours of instruction)

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Skills You'll Acquire:

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🔹  2D Sketching & Constraints – Learn to create fully constrained 2D sketches, the foundation of 3D solid models. Understand key sketching techniques and constraints for accurate designs.

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🔹  3D Solid Modeling – Convert 2D sketches into precise 3D models using fundamental SOLIDWORKS tools.

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🔹  Feature Editing & Refinements – Apply rounds, chamfers, and other treatment features to enhance the form and functionality of your designs.

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 Creating Hole Features – Learn how to add different hole types and understand their applications in real-world designs.

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🔹 Advanced 3D Features (Time Permitting) – Explore swept and lofted features to expand your modeling capabilities.

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Who Should Attend

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This workshop is ideal for:

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✅  Beginners who are new to 3D modeling and want to learn SOLIDWORKS.

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✅  Students, professionals, and hobbyists looking to develop technical design skills.

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✅  Anyone interested in 3D printing and parametric modeling.

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What’s Provided & Requirements

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🔹  Participants must bring a laptop with SOLIDWORKS installed.

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🔹 A limited number of laptops are available for loan—please email events@makehaven.org in advance if you need one.

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***Join us and bring your 3D design aspirations to life!

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Instructor: Matthew Burke

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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=520&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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Join Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community! At this meetup, we'll come together to brainstorm, share projects, and exchange ideas in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

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What to Expect:

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Creativity and camaraderie as we connect with fellow woodworkers. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join the conversation, share their projects, and gain inspiration from others. Bring along your latest project, ideas, and questions as we engage in lively discussions and brainstorming sessions.

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Goals of the Meetup:

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The primary goal of this meetup is to foster a sense of community within the woodworking world and to facilitate the sharing of creative ideas. By coming together, we aim to inspire one another, offer support and encouragement, and strengthen the bonds within our local woodworking community.

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Whether you're looking for feedback on a project, seeking inspiration for your next woodworking endeavor, or simply eager to connect with like-minded individuals, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to engage with the woodworking community and ignite your passion for craftsmanship.

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Come join us as we celebrate the art of woodworking and embark on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and connection. 

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What to Bring:

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Snacks/BYOB to share, photos of your project or the project if it’s portable, or just yourself.

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Instructor: Adam Work

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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=314&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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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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Hey writers! We'll be meeting in the indoor seating area at the MOTW Cafe on Crown Street in New Haven! The in person meetings run differently from the online ones. We'll do an initial check-in at 7pm with introductions, then do timed independent writing for an hour. After the hour is up we can chat about what we worked on, socialize a bit, or even just say so long and thanks for the hour of writing. Shut Up & Write is a writing accountability group and is not a venue for workshopping, however you are more than welcome to set up workshopping, cowriting, etc sessions with people you meet at the events. The Shut Up & Write website, shutupwrite.com, also has writing challenges as well as additional resources available.

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Event Timeline:

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• 7:00pm: Announcements and Introductions
• 7:15pm (earlier if we finish intros quickly): Silent timed writing time for 1 hour
• 8:15pm: Check-in following silent writing, clean up materials

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***MOTW CLOSES AT 8:30 PM***

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You are welcome to arrive prior to 7pm for additional socializing or focused writing time. The hosts (April, Anna and Leon) make an effort to be there early as well.

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Hope to see you there!

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Please reach out to April, Anna or Leon via Meetup with any questions. The venue does not have information about the Meetup group, please do not harass them.

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--Note: You are heavily encouraged to patronize the establishment at each visit. These meetings are not affiliated with the business where they take place, but venues have been nice enough to host our groups. Purchasing an item is not a requirement to participate in the group, however the venue has the right to remove or refuse people at their discretion --

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Reminder - please be covid safe while in person. Respect any mask mandates in place and maintain social distancing guidelines as put forth by the CDC

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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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 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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General Admission Standing Room Only. Please note this show is at Cellar on Treadwell, located directly across from Space Ballroom.

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DAYGLO ABORTIONS

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify

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THE BROTHELS

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

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LOST GENERATION

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Links: Facebook

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT 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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 Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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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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In these 4 sessions children ages 7-11 years old learn dyeing techniques including how to mix and use colorful dyes to design their own beautiful silk scarves to give as gifts or to keep for themselves.  No previous experience 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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Join exhibition cocurators Elizabeth Wyckoff and Timothy Young to learn more about William Blake: Burning Bright, which showcases the YCBA’s impressive collection of works by William Blake (1757–1827). What made the artist and poet unique? The curators provide an overview of Blake's career as presented in the exhibition and then focus on how he defied the norms to create the highly original “illuminated books” at the core of this show. Blake’s invention of a method for printing both image and text from a single copper plate resulted in an unprecedented fusion of art. Intimate in scale and created to be experienced in book form, the colorful pages draw the reader into Blake’s distinctive worldview. Richard Brodhead, the A. Bartlett Giamatti Professor of English Emeritus and Interim Director at the Yale Center for British Art, moderates the program.

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To learn more, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/exhibition-opening-conversation-william-blake-artist-poet-maker-and-radical

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Join the livestream  for this event, starting at 4 pm ET. 

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Inaugurated in 1867, Street Hall—today part of the Yale University Art Gallery—housed the first collegiate school of art in the country. Its curriculum permitted students from a variety of disciplines to sketch from live models and original works of art. Take part in this centuries-old practice by joining us for an evening of guided sketching. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.

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Open to all ages and levels of drawing experience. Materials are provided.

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Come read your poem or a favorite, sing a song, play a tune …the mic is yours!

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Come dance the night away in Ninth Square! If you're a beginner, feel free to join us for our 30 minute beginner salsa lesson from 6 - 6:30 before letting loose the rest of the night with your new salsa skills!

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Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

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This workshop will be hosted at Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery. Paradise Hills Vineyard ® is an Italian-American family owned and operated vineyard & winery founded by the Ruggiero Family producing premium estate grown wines from Wallingford, Connecticut. We are open everyday, no reservations needed. Outdoor Seating is OPEN & Inside seating is a range from 4-6 people per table. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a relaxed enthusiast, we strive to make your wine tasting at Paradise Hills a memorable experience. Open year-round you will want to visit often to enjoy all that we have to offer.

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Under 21 policy: Please contact Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery for details regarding underage entry.

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For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/paradise-hills

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Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

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This workshop will be hosted at Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery. Paradise Hills Vineyard ® is an Italian-American family owned and operated vineyard & winery founded by the Ruggiero Family producing premium estate grown wines from Wallingford, Connecticut. We are open everyday, no reservations needed. Outdoor Seating is OPEN & Inside seating is a range from 4-6 people per table. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a relaxed enthusiast, we strive to make your wine tasting at Paradise Hills a memorable experience. Open year-round you will want to visit often to enjoy all that we have to offer.

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Under 21 policy: Please contact Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery for details regarding underage entry

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For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/paradise-hills

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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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Thursday, September 4, 2025

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The Empty Pockets

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$12 advanced / $15 at the door

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21+ (all ages with parent/guardian)

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Doors at 6 PM

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Music at 7 PM

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THE EMPTY POCKETS

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Chicago blues quartet The Empty Pockets harness a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul. The Chicago quartet—Josh Solomon [guitar, vocals], Erika Brett [keyboards, vocals], Nate Bellon [bass, vocals], and Adam Balasco [drums]—lean on an unspoken, yet airtight musical dialogue honed by countless miles on the road, performances alongside the likes of Kenny Loggins, a procession of fan favorite releases (including two, #1 debuts), and a wealth of memories together. The musicians shine brighter than ever in 2025, touring on the strength of their top-of-the-charts releases. The band has never sounded better on their latest full length, a beautifully captured concert album, Live In Buffalo.

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Cafe Nine

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250 State Street

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New Haven, CT 06510

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Group Meditation led by Bob Vinci in a relaxed, comfortable, open and friendly setting. First-time meditators are welcome, as are those who are experienced. The simple technique we use is always happily explained. Each session lasts an hour, but newer meditators may practice at whatever duration is comfortable. People have joined us for stress reduction, self-healing, mind-sharpening, expanding consciousness and deepening spirituality, finding success with these and more! 10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.

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Watch our video here.

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 Why Poetry? Unlock Your Doors!

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Dare to discover who you are! This series of four poetry sessions will not only enrich your writing, but will open doors to your creative self; walk through any one that suits you. All levels welcome.

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Teacher Bio:

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Award-winning poet and Pushcart Prize nominee, Pat Mottola teaches Creative Writing at Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned both an M.S. in Art Education and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. In addition to working with students at SCSU, she is thrilled to teach both art and poetry to Senior Citizens in person and online throughout Connecticut. Her work is published in journals across the country, including War, Literature & the Arts, Connecticut Review, Main Street Rag, San Pedro River Review, VietNow Magazine, and Paterson Literary Review. She has served as Keynote Speaker for the MPAC-Young Writers Awards as well as judged Connecticut High School Poetry Out Loud competitions. Pat is President of the Connecticut Poetry Society and served as editor of Connecticut River Review from 2012–2017. On a global scale, she mentors Afghan women writers living in Afghanistan and beyond, resulting in a collection of poems in English, Maybe I Should Fly, by two Afghan sisters who lived under the Taliban regime. She is the author of three collections of poetry: Under the Red Dress, After Hours, and A Town Like That. Pat was the recipient of the prestigious CSCU system-wide Board of Regents Outstanding Teacher Award in 2019, as well as the J. Philip Smith Outstanding Teacher Award in 2021. Pat is the Poet Laureate of Cheshire, CT.

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$150 gets you 90 minutes of instruction in the Workshop Gallery at Ball & Socket Arts from 7 to 8:30 pm on four consecutive Thursday nights with Pat Mottola from September 4th to September 25th.

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If cost is a barrier to participation, please reach out to our team by emailing info@ballandsocket.org to discuss accommodations.

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Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to register now! 

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 Registration is now open for Fall Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning September 8th, classes in theater and circus will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Teenagers are invited to audition for our fall mainstage production. 

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Teen Repertory Company (ages 14 - 20) will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on September 8 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. This is a unique opportunity to work with ARTFARM Artistic Director and Shakespeare specialist Marcella Trowbridge on one of the great works of the western canon. Teens are asked to pre-register for one of the two audition evenings, to arrive on time, and plan to stay for the entire time. Everyone who auditions and commits to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast in the show. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm. Performances will be November 13 - 15 and November 21 - 22.

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Circophony Teen Circus (ages 12 - 20) offers serious circus training for young performers. No previous experience is required. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm is Acro Focus with Naja Muller, including stretching, flexibility, partner acrobatics, tumbling, mini-tramp and contortion. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is Juggling Plus with Joel Melendez, featuring juggling, balancing, rola bola, unicycles, rolling globe, diabolo, flower sticks and other forms of object manipulation & performance skills. Students may register for one or both evenings.

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For our youngest Oddfellows, Saturday Classes feature Acrobabies (ages 15 months - under 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 3 - 6, 10 -10:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 11 - 11:55 am); and Circrobalance (ages 5 - 8, noon - 1 pm). Classes start September 13 and continue through a Share Day on November 22 (10 weeks total - no classes October 11). All Saturday classes are taught by Meg Berritta.

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After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin September 15 and will run for ten weeks this fall, culminating in a “Share Week” November 17 - 20. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

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Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Intro to Shakespeare (Bard for Beginners); Circus I; Heroes and Villains; and Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11)

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Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Acting in Motion; Circus II; Getting Creative With Shakespeare; Story to Stage; Contortion and Flexibility (open to ages 6 - 11); and Hip Hop Dance (open to ages 9 - 14).

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Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Theater Design; Introduction to Commedia dell’ Arte; Theater Improvisation: Scenes and Games; and Complete Actor III (all of these classes meet 4:30 - 5:50 pm), as well as Hip Hop Dance (this class is for ages 9 - 14 and meets 4:50 - 5:50 pm).

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Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. This year Oddbridge will run Monday through Thursday, September 15 - November 20, and will resume for a Special Mini Production Intensive Monday - Friday, December 1 - December 12. The program provides special programs and field trips on early dismissal days. 

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

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

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 The Creeker  a work commissioned by  The Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

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Book and Lyrics by  Wendy Tarry

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Music by  Rod Hagglund

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The  Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library  commissioned playwright and author, Wendy Terry, to write a play about the famed Creeker Willoughby Wallace, the benefactor of the library. Join your neighbors and friends at the Legacy Theatre September 5th for a reading of this work. Fun for the whole family and a special kickoff to Stony Creek Day, this reading is a celebration of “the creek” like no other! This script reading is free of charge!

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Tickets: FREE

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(Assigned seating, reservations suggested)

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

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

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Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

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

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

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

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

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT 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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 Threads + Paper - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens July 18

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The Open Reception for Threads + Paper is Friday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

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 Other Asterisms by Deborah Hesse

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August 1 - September 7, 2025

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 1st from 3-6PM

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Artist Talk on Friday, September 5th at 6PM

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

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Other Asterisms is a solo exhibition by Deborah Hesse featuring sculptural, light-responsive wall works made from industrial and everyday materials. Together, the pieces form a constellation—charting imagined links between the material and immaterial, the physical and virtual. Evoking underwater ecosystems, celestial maps, and microscopic life, these luminous, biomorphic forms blur boundaries and invite reflection on unseen systems beyond the known world.

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Deborah Hesse is a multimedia artist and independent curator based in New Haven, CT. She holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the University of New Mexico, where she was a Tamarind Institute Fellow in Lithography. Her honors include a Connecticut Office of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship and a Regional Project Initiative Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Hesse was an international artist-in-residence at the Hongti Art Center in Busan, South Korea, where she created a solo exhibition based on research into traditional seaweed cultivation. She has also received Rhode Island and Connecticut Visual Artist Sea Grant Awards, as well as artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, GreenWave, and Weir Farm Art Center. Her work has been shown internationally and nationally, with exhibitions in South Korea, New York, New Mexico, and Connecticut—including venues such as Real Art Ways, Housatonic Museum, University of Connecticut, Artspace, University of New Haven, Silvermine Art Gallery, and Governors Island Art Fair.

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Full Artist Statement:

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Other Asterisms features luminous, shaped, biomorphic wall works organically arrayed across the gallery. As a group, these abstractions evoke celestial constellations, bioluminescent aquatic forms, and microscopic life—confounding scale and seeking to make the immaterial visible.

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This constellation of forms emerges through a layered process that blends digital fabrication with intuitive, material-based experimentation. I work with industrial byproducts—mainly sign- making materials—alongside birch wood, photo fragments, acrylic, and ink to create dimensional wall pieces that function as spatial paintings.

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The initial shapes are inspired by natural forms and phenomena—seaweed pressings, fluid dynamics, the contours of spills—drawn from local specimens and debris gathered on daily walks. These fragments are translated into digital outlines and cut with a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, then altered by hand with paint, adhesive color gels, and embedded imagery—merging precision with improvisation.

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By combining fabricated and hand-altered materials, I explore how light, transparency, and surface interact to produce shifting forms and layered visual experiences. The planar, layered structures also reflect how digital life flattens and fragments information, reducing complexity into fleeting impressions.

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These works probe the shifting boundary between physical and digital realities, drawing on the materials’ signage origins to question what is real, simulated, or invented. The process— manipulating synthetic materials into organic, responsive forms—reflects a broader interest in transformation, perception, and the increasingly fluid spaces we inhabit between tangible and virtual realms.

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Together, the pieces form a kind of sensory map—linking the digital, natural, and constructed to explore connections between the infinite and the everyday.

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 Galapagos Islands Trip Inspires September Exhibit at City Gallery

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Inspired by a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands, artist Sheila Kaczmarek has created a mesmerizing collection of new mixed media and clay work for the September exhibit at City Gallery. INVISIBLE SHORES will be on view from September 5 - September 28, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, September 14: 3 - 5 pm. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12pm - 4 pm, or by appointment. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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Join us on the first Friday of the month for a one-hour, in-person tour of the Leslie P. and George H. Hume American Furniture Study Center at the Collection Studies Center, Yale West Campus. See more than 1,300 examples of American furniture and clocks from the 17th century to the present in this facility, which opened in 2019, as well as an outstanding collection of contemporary wood art.  

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Registration required; space is limited.    

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Registered visitors will receive a confirmation email including directions to the site, where there is ample free parking. Unregistered visitors cannot be accommodated. 

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Renowned visual artist and Yale alum Leo Villareal ’90 will present Celestial Garden (Yale), a new exhibition in The Dome at Yale Schwarzman Center. This never-before-exhibited artwork features an original soundscape and employs a suite of ten projectors that map the entire dome’s intrados. Villareal, whose work explores the physicality of light in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, uses custom software to orchestrate the perpetually evolving, abstract compositions, inspired by nature’s intricate, ever-changing patterns. Plush carpets and seating allow a contemplative pause for viewers to be immersed in a dynamic and continuously unfolding interplay of light and sound.

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Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12-6pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm. 

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 Other Asterisms by Deborah Hesse

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August 1 - September 7, 2025

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 1st from 3-6PM

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Artist Talk on Friday, September 5th at 6PM

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

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Other Asterisms is a solo exhibition by Deborah Hesse featuring sculptural, light-responsive wall works made from industrial and everyday materials. Together, the pieces form a constellation—charting imagined links between the material and immaterial, the physical and virtual. Evoking underwater ecosystems, celestial maps, and microscopic life, these luminous, biomorphic forms blur boundaries and invite reflection on unseen systems beyond the known world.

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Deborah Hesse is a multimedia artist and independent curator based in New Haven, CT. She holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the University of New Mexico, where she was a Tamarind Institute Fellow in Lithography. Her honors include a Connecticut Office of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship and a Regional Project Initiative Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Hesse was an international artist-in-residence at the Hongti Art Center in Busan, South Korea, where she created a solo exhibition based on research into traditional seaweed cultivation. She has also received Rhode Island and Connecticut Visual Artist Sea Grant Awards, as well as artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, GreenWave, and Weir Farm Art Center. Her work has been shown internationally and nationally, with exhibitions in South Korea, New York, New Mexico, and Connecticut—including venues such as Real Art Ways, Housatonic Museum, University of Connecticut, Artspace, University of New Haven, Silvermine Art Gallery, and Governors Island Art Fair.

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Full Artist Statement:

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Other Asterisms features luminous, shaped, biomorphic wall works organically arrayed across the gallery. As a group, these abstractions evoke celestial constellations, bioluminescent aquatic forms, and microscopic life—confounding scale and seeking to make the immaterial visible.

​

This constellation of forms emerges through a layered process that blends digital fabrication with intuitive, material-based experimentation. I work with industrial byproducts—mainly sign- making materials—alongside birch wood, photo fragments, acrylic, and ink to create dimensional wall pieces that function as spatial paintings.

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The initial shapes are inspired by natural forms and phenomena—seaweed pressings, fluid dynamics, the contours of spills—drawn from local specimens and debris gathered on daily walks. These fragments are translated into digital outlines and cut with a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, then altered by hand with paint, adhesive color gels, and embedded imagery—merging precision with improvisation.

​

By combining fabricated and hand-altered materials, I explore how light, transparency, and surface interact to produce shifting forms and layered visual experiences. The planar, layered structures also reflect how digital life flattens and fragments information, reducing complexity into fleeting impressions.

​

These works probe the shifting boundary between physical and digital realities, drawing on the materials’ signage origins to question what is real, simulated, or invented. The process— manipulating synthetic materials into organic, responsive forms—reflects a broader interest in transformation, perception, and the increasingly fluid spaces we inhabit between tangible and virtual realms.

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Together, the pieces form a kind of sensory map—linking the digital, natural, and constructed to explore connections between the infinite and the everyday.

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The Creeker a work commissioned by The Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

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Book and Lyrics by Wendy Tarry

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Music by Rod Hagglund

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The Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library commissioned playwright and author, Wendy Terry, to write a play about the famed Creeker Willoughby Wallace, the benefactor of the library. Join your neighbors and friends at the Legacy Theatre September 5th for a reading of this work. Fun for the whole family and a special kickoff to Stony Creek Day, this reading is a celebration of “the creek” like no other! This script reading is free of charge!

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Tickets: FREE

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(Assigned seating, reservations suggested)

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Come join us for our open house. Meet members and see all that we have to offer.

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Take a break after your work week and meet up with other adults the first Friday of each month to play art games that will boost your drawing skills and increase your creativity in a fun, low-pressure, party-like atmosphere. Art games can be the start of getting into a creative routine and being playful can be a boon to getting out of a creative rut. Potluck snacks are encouraged! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)

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 🎬✨ Filmi Fridays at The Table & Gallery ✨ 🍸

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Every Friday night, step into a world of color, rhythm, and cinematic magic as we celebrate the vibrancy of  South Asian culture  through the lens of  Bollywood’s most beloved films.

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From timeless classics to cult favorites, our screen will light up with stories that have shaped generations — full of drama, music, dance, and heart.

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✨  Sip on signature craft cocktails  infused with the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors of South Asian street food — from tamarind and chili to rose and cardamom — all thoughtfully curated to match the evening’s feature film.

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🎭  Dress the par t: channel your inner Shah Rukh, Deepika, Rekha, or Ranveer — whether it's sequins, saris, or sherwanis — and walk into our space like you're walking onto a movie set.

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🎶  Dance, sing, relive the magi c, and connect with fellow film lovers, foodies, and dreamers. This is more than a movie night — it’s a cultural celebration.

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Because when the lights go down and the music starts...  it’s officially Filmi Friday!

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Olde Church Music Series in Meriden on Facebook

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The Olde Church Acoustic Series is a monthly celebration of original music!

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Host: Frank Critelli

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Savin Rock Theatre Company

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Presents

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DADDY LONG LEGS

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Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon

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Book by John Caird

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Based on the Novel by Jean Webster

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Directed by Desi Amato

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Music Direction by Fiona Bryson

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The Ora Mason Library

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260 Benham Hill Road

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West Haven, CT 06516

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Based on the classic novel, DADDY LONG LEGS tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a bright and imaginative young woman who receives a mysterious scholarship from an anonymous benefactor to attend college. As she begins a new chapter of life, she writes letters to the man she nicknames “Daddy Long Legs,” never expecting what unfolds. This charming two-person musical is full of warmth, wit, and an unforgettable score.

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Music Theatrical International (MTI) has given DADDY LONG LEGS a PG Rating.

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For more information, visit www.savinrocktheatreco.org

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DADDY LONG LEGS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatrical International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Our male revue is the place to go for ladies seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their special events!

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Our Las Vegas Style "audience participation" male revue show features the very best male entertainment in an intimate personal setting, designed to involve our audience directly and make for a memorable evening.

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Our chiseled male dancers are trained to entertain the toughest of female audiences with mind-blowing choreography and first-class erotic performance. Next time you are planning a girls night out, bachelorette or birthday party in Scottsdale you'll know exactly where to go.

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Get ready to blush, scream and have a great time with the sexy HunkOMania hunks. Plus, our hilarious hosts encourage audience participation.

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Guests must be at least 18 years old at this location.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

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Bella's Bartok

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Sunnyside Social Club

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Wolf Harbor

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Cvmrats

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$15 advanced / $20 at the door

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21+

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Doors at 8 PM

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Music at 9 PM

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BELLA'S BARTOK

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Live your fantasy and embrace the stranger side of life with Bella’s Bartok. A Glam Rock band known for raucous theatrical performances and an outspoken political message of finding hope in a world beset by cruel uncertainty. With utter joy, they seamlessly blend a rich cacophony of sound and soul into their music with influences ranging from Queen to System of a Down. Let your freak flag fly high, fiercely and free, throw your societal inhibitions to the wayside and seek comfort in the warm sonic embrace of Bella’s Bartok. We are the night and you are bound to boogie.

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Floors may be broken but hearts will be mended.

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SUNNYSIDE SOCIAL CLUB

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Welcome to the club. The first drink's on YOU!

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WOLF HARBOR

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Shovin' swing, punk, americana, and folk home brewed in New Haven, CT.

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CVMRATS

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Cabaret party folk rock caravan from Hartford, CT.

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250 State Street

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New Haven, CT 06510

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Join the Movement. Ride Closer to Free.

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The Closer to Free Ride is more than just a bike ride—it’s a powerful community experience in support of lifesaving cancer research and patient care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Whether you're a cyclist, survivor, supporter, or volunteer, the Ride offers a way for everyone to make a difference.

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What to Expect:

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• Choose from 5 fully supported route options
• Celebrate at our post-Ride festival at Yale Bowl
• Hear powerful stories of hope, healing, and determination
• Every dollar raised directly supports world-class care and groundbreaking research

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Ways to Get Involved:

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• Ride: Sign up solo or as a team and commit to a distance that inspires you.
• Volunteer: Help make event day unforgettable with opportunities in setup, cheering, logistics, and more.
• Fundraise: Every pedal stroke helps transform cancer care—no minimum required to participate.

🌟 The Health & Wellness Expo 2025 — Where Mind, Body, and Community Unite 🌟

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Step into a powerful two-day celebration of life, healing, and connection at New Haven Green! The Health & Wellness Expo 2025 is more than an event — it’s a lifestyle experience designed to uplift every member of our community.

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✅ Fitness meets fun with live demos, competitions, and family-friendly activities.

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✅ Recovery and mental health take center stage , with inspiring speakers and resources that break stigma and open hearts.

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✅ Local businesses, nonprofits, and wellness brands come together to showcase the best in health, nutrition, fitness, and holistic living.

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✅ Pet-friendly and FREE to attend — because wellness belongs to everyone.

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💫 Whether you’re here for the burpee challenges, to discover new wellness products, or to simply soak in the positive vibes, this is where your journey to better living starts.

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🗓️ September 6–7, 2025 | New Haven Green | Free Admission | All Are Welcome

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