Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

 City Gallery Art Exhibition Brings Awareness to Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty

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In August, City Gallery presents SERVED: Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty by guest artist Toby Lee Greenberg, on view from August 1 – August 24.The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., featuring an Artist’s Talk and Guest Speakers at 3 p.m. Guest speakers include Stefon Morant and Hannah L. Fitzsimon from the Innocence Project. The exhibit and Opening Reception are free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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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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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

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This regional celebration of Puerto Rican Culture, held annually on the second Saturday of August, will feature food trucks, kids’ activities, local art, and live music throughout the day.

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Esta celebración regional de la cultura puertorriqueña, realizada anualmente el segundo sábado de agosto, contará con comida, actividades para niños, arte local y música en vivo durante todo el día.

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2025 New Haven Puerto Rican Festival. This free regional cultural celebration is an all-day festival featuring over six bands, food trucks, vendors, family activities, and more! Come celebrate the rich culture that is Puerto Rico!

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 FIELD DAY is dropping into your city, bringing all those feel-good, carefree days of childhood back – but this time, it's strictly for the grown and fly!

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This ain't just an event; it's a curated, immersive experience hitting cities nationwide this summer, drawing thousands TOGETHER. Come through and be part of the experience!

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Expect incredible food, a next-level music scene, dope activations, surprise special guests, and networking opportunities to make new friends and like minded people.

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Soundtrack of The Summer

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We're turning up the volume with a soundtrack that's pure festival energy, spinning bangers from the old school anthems that shaped us to the new school hits that keep us moving. Playing everything from Hip Hop, Rnb, Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, Dembow, & More.....FULL DJ LINEUP TBA

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MARKETPLACE & FOOD

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Utilizing this event as a platform celebrating Black culture and excellence, shining a spotlight on the dopest Black-owned businesses serving up everything you need. Mouthwatering eats from an assortment of food trucks, a marketplace stacked with unique finds from vendors.

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FIELD DAY GAMES & ACTIVATIONS

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All those classic field day games that'll have you feeling like a kid again (with maybe a little more competitive edge this time!).

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• Individual Games
• Team Competitions
• Multiple Game Zones
• Bouncey Houses & Obstacle Courses

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Don't sleep on this. FIELD DAY is where it's at – the ultimate throwback turned glow-up. Get ready for an unforgettable time. A MUST SUMMER EXPERIENCE!

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INTERESTED VENDORS Call or Text 857-236-1160

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ALL SALES ARE FINAL

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BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL

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This fundraiser/music festival is about Best Video and Connecticut’s vibrant independent cultural and music scene. We aim to unite local and out-of-state talent while highlighting music, visual art, performance, cultural activities, and key local businesses. This event is a tribute to our thriving community and a call to support and grow the creative arts in New Haven, particularly through Best Video.

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LINEUP

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• TROPHY WIFE
• RICK (from PILE)
• PULSR
• BRUISER & BICYCLE
• WALLY
• JEFF MUELLER (from JUNE OF 44)
• CAREY
• DEAD DOE
• DEATH VALLEY SUN TROOPERS
• ALL THE PRETTY HORSES
• NEHWAY
• THE KNIFE KICKERS

Pantochino Teen Theatre is thrilled to present the Broadway musical, “The Addams Family” based on the characters created by Charles Addams, at The Little Theatre, One Lincoln Street in New Haven. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer have announced four performances, August 9 & 10.

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“The Addams Family” features book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It’s a comical feast embracing the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

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The cast includes thirty-five young actors from Milford, Stratford, Trumbull, Orange, Killingworth, West Haven, Seymour, Shelton, and Beacon Falls Pantochino Teen Theatre allows young actors the opportunity to work with professional directors and designers outside the academic setting, on a schedule matching that of professional theater. The production has been cast, learned and rehearsed in an immersive ten rehearsals. Bernardi directs the show with Justin Rugg as musical director and Becki Arena, choreographer. Lighting and sound for the production is by Seth Harris and costume design is by Johansmeyer.

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Performances are August 9 and 10 at 2pm and 5:30pm. Information and tickets are available at www.pantochino.com

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100% transmasculine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments.

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https://www.middletownct.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7827

Kids of all ages can meet with other kids to teach and play games with each other while their parents chat and caffeinate. This event is covered by a game adventure pass (half price under 12 years old) and games will be selected by the group of attendees. We hope to see you there.

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 This isn’t just a workshop — it’s a reclamation.

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From the Inside Out is a cozy, powerful space designed exclusively for women and non-gender-conforming folks who are ready to reconnect with themselves and others through consent, boundaries, and affirming (non-sexual, pressure-free) connection.

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This is for you if:

• You’re exhausted by navigating spaces that don’t understand your softness or sovereignty.
• You crave emotional safety, gentle touch, and mutual respect — not assumptions or performance.
• You want to understand your boundaries more clearly and communicate them with confidence.
• You’re curious about platonic cuddling but want it grounded in consent and care.
• You’re seeking connection — but only the kind that sees all of you.

You don’t need to have the perfect words, the perfect body, or any prior experience.

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You just need to show up — and be open to feeling safe, affirmed, and free.

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💫 What’s Inside the Space: 🫖 Soft Landing & Warm Welcome

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Arrive to tea, snacks, soft music, and gentle lighting. Rest first. No rush here.

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💬 Consent, Reimagined

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Learn (and feel) what real, enthusiastic consent looks like — through guided reflection, movement, and partnered practice. No pressure. Just truth and clarity.

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🧍‍♀️ Boundaries & Emotional Intelligence

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Explore where your “yes” lives, what your “maybe” feels like, and how to confidently own your “no.”

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🧸 Introduction to Platonic Cuddling

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Curious? Nervous? Totally unsure? That’s all welcome here. We’ll gently unpack what safe, affirming, platonic touch can be — and you’ll only participate in what feels aligned.

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🌿 Consent Circles, Quiet Corners & Journaling Moments

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Reflect. Breathe. Be witnessed. Or take a break and simply be.

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💗 Affirmation Cards, Community Connection & Take-Home Tools

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You’ll leave with more than good vibes — you’ll carry real, embodied tools for daily life, and a note of care to remind you: you matter.

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🧸 Who This Is For:

• Women (cis + trans)
• Nonbinary and non-gender-conforming folks
• Those who have felt excluded, dismissed, or unseen in traditional spaces
• Anyone craving softness with structure, connection with clarity, and community without compromise

💥 This event is not open to cis men (we have a workshop series for you too!).Thank you for respecting the space.

🎟 Sliding Scale Ticket Tiers:

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We believe in access and equity, so we offer multiple pricing tiers. All tickets include full workshop access, refreshments, printed materials, and take-home goodies.

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• Community Ticket – $35 (limited availability for low-income attendees)
• Early Bird – $99 (available through July 1st)
• General Admission – $120
• Supporter Tier – $155 (helps fund Community Tickets)
• ✨ VIP Soft Soul Ticket – $185 Includes: front row seating, an exclusive care gift, and post-event access to a mini follow-up gathering

💌 What to Expect:

• Gentle guidance, not forced sharing
• Choice at every step — opt-in only
• A judgment-free zone for your softness, tears, laughter, or stillness
• Dinner provided
• A beautifully curated, sensory-friendly space to simply be

🔍 Want to know more before you commit?

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We welcome your curiosity.

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We’re here to make this space work for you.

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🧡 Because the way you feel in your body, in your choices, and in your relationships matters deeply.

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Let’s build a new kind of connection — from the inside out.

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Saturday Jazz Jam featuring Gary Grippo

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Free Admission

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All Ages

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Doors at 3 PM

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Music at 4 PM

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The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

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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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Willoughby Gap Sounds is back with a full day event. Bringing in Retro Video Games provided by The ChillCorner. Hosting Private Chef Lauren Marr roasting up some delightful treats. Last but not least, a stacked lineup of DJs from the Northeast. R.Dot, DJ Sarah Smile, dj_apez, MVLLEUS, Insight, canIgetdatplease, Tangie, and ΔLXO.

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Tickets will be at listed price until day of show. Will be 10$ day of.

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Oyster Festival 2025 kicks off on Tuesday, August 5 — National Oyster Day and runs through Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 80 Proof Kitchen and Barracuda Bistro & Bar in New Haven, CT (same address - 2 restaurants!).

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Enjoy a live DJ and Buck-a-Shuck Oysters on Tuesday, August 5.

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Special Oyster Menu All Week:

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Half Shell • Oyster Shooters • Fried Oysters • Roasted Oysters • and more!

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If conditions permit, the plan is to head to Charles island to enjoy sunset. Bring snacks and water. We will then get back into boats and paddle around the back of the island and wait for the moon to raise over the horizon and paddling back by the light of the full moon.

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Experienced kayakers and paddleboarders welcome. MUST BRING A LIGHT SOURCE (deck lights, headlamp, lantern, luci light etc.) and a PFD. Bring a self rescue device for sit in kayaks and bailing pump in case of a tip. Snacks and drinks and warm clothes it gets chilly after dark.

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Rentals available $50 per person. BRING YOUR OWN LIGHT. Must reserve scootandpaddle.com

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[Reservation Link](https://book.peek.com/s/13a95080-f6e5-4ec5-a74c-271f7f9a0930/p6p48jz?mode=standalone)_

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Coastal Water Temperature Guide

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The Mick Louis Trio

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Mezzo Grille, Middletown CT

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7 PM - 10 PM

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Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!

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Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly-shining lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping music to keep your adrenaline flowing! 

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You can’t miss Glow in the Park! It takes your rope climbing and ziplining fun to the next level. Flip the fun upside down as you experience the same adventure at night, and allow your senses to come alive with the bright lights hanging from the trees. Each of our trails is lined with multi-colored LED lights to guide your throughout the courses. We also provide a safety briefing to go through harnessing with you, so don’t worry if you’ve never been to a park like this before. 

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Come visit us at The Adventure Park and book this amazing Glow in the Park experience!

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Learn more.

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Join us for Everybody eats with Chef Michaela!

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Come on down to The Table & Gallery for a delicious culinary experience with Chef Michaela. Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes prepared by the talented chef herself. This in-person event promises a buffet-style feast for your taste buds and a fun time for all attendees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy good food and great company!

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Doors at 7PM | Dinner at 7:30PM

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✨ Each ticket enters you to win a special gift.

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Cuisine: Italian

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Pop Punk Summer at the Rockhopper!

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• Another One Down
• Sucker Punch
• Make Way!
• Indoor Kids

 Lipstick & Laughter Comedy at Pub 34

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Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at Pub 34! Get ready to laugh until your lipstick smudges with our lineup of talented comedians. The event will be held at 439 Derby Ave , so grab your friends and head on over for a night of fun and laughter. Don't miss out on this evening of entertainment!

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 Welcome to the Singles game night

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Join us at ERO CAFÉ for a night of fun, laughter, and meeting new people. Whether you're looking for friendship or romance, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting.

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Leave your inhibitions at the door and enjoy an evening of good conversation, great music, and maybe even a little bit of flirting. Who knows? You might just meet that special someone you've been looking for!

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So come on out and mingle with other singles who are ready to make new connections. You never know what the night might have in store for you!

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Ticket includes charcuterie snacks, 1 drink, and board games.

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Descendents w/ Teen Mortgage, Liquid Mike

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Saturday August 9, 2025

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@ College Street Music Hall

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7:00PM Doors / All Ages

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Tickets on sale NOW: https://found.ee/des89nhv

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Premier Concerts and Manic Presents:

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DESCENDENTS

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Since first emerging from (and defining) the Southern California pop-punk scene in 1978, the legendary Descendents have released classic after classic, from their landmark 1982 LP Milo Goes to College to 2016's Hypercaffium Spazzinate. Now, after issuing a flurry of singles to get fans through the past few years, the band — Milo Aukerman (vocals), Bill Stevenson (drums), Stephen Egerton (guitar), and Karl Alvarez (bass) — will be touring in support of a new album. With a very cool twist.

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What started with Milo Goes to College now comes full circle on the blistering 9th & Walnut (Epitaph), a "lost album" quietly recorded in 2002 by the MGTC lineup of Stevenson, Aukerman, Tony Lombardo on bass, and Frank Navetta (d. 2008) on guitar. Audiences should be geared up for shows featuring songs spanning Descendents' incredible career, from "Suburban Home" and "Silly Girl" to "I'm the One" and "Without Love," and including 9th & Walnut tracks like first single "Baby Doncha Know" and its incendiary follow-up, "Nightage."

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Official Website: http://www.descendentsonline.com/

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TEEN MORTGAGE

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Washington DC’s Teen Mortgage climbed from the city’s primordial punk soup in 2017 after guitarist/vocalist James Guile relocated to the nation's capital from Liverpool, UK and by a stroke of luck was quickly able to find hard hitting drummer Ed Barkauskas via a desperate craigslist post. As a two piece they stood out - crossbreeding east coast hardcore aggression and garage/surf sleaze with a focus on pop sensibility. This sonic blend perfectly set the scene for vocalist and guitarist James Guile to illustrate what he describes as “the absurdity of living in the era of late stage capitalism and tech feudalism”. He adds, “it’s even woven into our name, like Mortgage in latin means ‘death pledge’”

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Teen Mortgage’s acerbic intensity was noticed by Brooklyn, NY label King Pizza Records, who released the duo’s 2019 EP Life/Death and 2021’s Smoked. Songs from the EPs earned Teen Mortgage placements with Shameless, Vans Park Series, and Evil Bikes and support slots with notable bands like The Chats, Mike Krol, Bass Drum Of Death, Jeff The Brotherhood, etc.

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Known for their rowdy live shows, Teen Mortgage detonates a sonic bomb that leaves no room for apathy, let alone time to breathe. Guile's caustic riffs and sneer paired with Barakauskas's brawn have fostered a new established meeting ground for those looking for a place to mosh. Their DIY headline national tours have seen crowd members become rabid as soon as the pair kick in the first riff of the set, like a pack of coyotes chasing down their prey. The group's infectious fuzz bonded with Jello Biafra and George Carlin inspired lyrics ignite audiences into a primal frenzy, sweating out the drudgery of living through, once again in Guile's words, "the era of late stage capitalism and tech feudalism".

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“These guys have got it going on” - Iggy Pop, BBC6’s The Confidential Show

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Official Website: https://teenmortgageband.wixsite.com/website

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LIQUID MIKE

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Liquid Mike is an indie power pop rock band from Marquette, MI, in the Upper Peninsula. Liquid Mike began in 2021 and is the product of Mike Maple’s pop-rock song writing. The band features a cast of U.P. standouts including Monica Nelson, Dave Daignault, Zack Alworden, Cody Marecek. Liquid Mike inhabits a sweet spot in the musical pantheon: catchy, well- crafted guitar and vocal hooks that will snag any fan of power-pop/pop rock. Liquid Mike invokes a relatable feeling of nostalgia with everyday lyrics of the quickly-receding flavor of Big League Chew bubblegum, drinking beer from used marinara sauce jars in college, and every 4th hand rust-bucket of a car you ever drove in a Great Lakes snowstorm. They self-released their fifth LP, “Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot” on Feb 2nd 2024.

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Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/liquidmikeband

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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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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

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Book by Hugh Wheeler

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From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond

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Originally Directed On Broadway by Harold Prince

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Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

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Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards In Association with Dean and Judy Manos

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A bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.

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“…Joy to the world…Sweeney Todd is here…a staggering theatre spectacle…A triumphant occasion indeed.” - Douglass Watt, New York Daily News

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Sweeney Todd is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Happens on the following Dates:

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Aug 7, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 9, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 14, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 14, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 16, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 17, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 21, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 22, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Aug 23, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 23, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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Aug 24, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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The Milford chapter of the pediatric brain cancer foundation The Cure Starts Now is holding our monthly can and bottle drive on Sunday August 10. We always tell you how much we raise on our social, and you can see exactly what your donations do here. We know you have a choice in your giving. Thank you to everyone who chooses to support this cause!

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Jewish music from around the world, children’s programs, Israeli food and other fair favorites. Jewish book sale, artists featuring Judaica & Jewish art, crafts for kids. Admission and entertainment are free but please register online. Food, crafts, Judaica and books are for sale. To register, help sponsor this unique event, to reserve a booth, to download the app or for more information, visit www.ShorelineJewishFestival.com

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Event runs from 12:00-5:00PM

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This year’s musical lineup features the Jon Madof Trio, Klezmerfest!,  Rostover String Quartet, and Later Prophets.

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The Jon Madof Trio brings a bold, genre-defying sound that spans avant-garde jazz, post-rock energy, minimalist classical textures, and traditional Jewish music. The trio features guitarist and composer Jon Madof, Yoshie Fruchter on bass and Nate Rappaport on drums. Praised by The New York Times as “a truly soulful experience” and The Village Voice as “a marvelous mashup,” the trio delivers a powerful, inventive performance that pushes the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music.

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Klezmerfest! is a vibrant klezmer band rooted in the joyous Eastern European tradition. Led by Greg Wall on clarinet, with Ben Holmes on trumpet, Zev Zions on accordion, Brian Glassman on bass, and Aaron Alexander on drums, the band brings to life the festive dance music of the old country. From lively freylachs and bulgars to soulful doynas and spiritual chassidls, Klezmerfest! offers a heartwarming, foot-stomping experience that bridges the shtetls of the past with today’s dynamic Lower East Side revival.

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The Rostover String Quartet , led by Laura Melnicoff on cello, plays Chassidic tunes composed by the seven generations of Rebbes of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. These tunes, called nigunim, express deep yearning, joy, and spiritual connection. These timeless melodies offer a link to the inner world of Chassidism, with new arrangements by Israel Edelson and production by Yuvla Media.

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Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall , together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander , keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron. The group draws on intricate biblical cantillation and blends it with modern jazz, funk, and avant-garde elements, creating a sound that is both spiritually resonant and musically daring. Their music offers a thrilling journey through time—an evocative, spiritually resonant soundtrack to some of the world’s oldest and most profound texts.

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Artists and artisans will sell a variety of Judaica, jewelry, clothing and artwork. Books of Jewish interest will be available for sale for both children and adults. Festival-goers can choose from a variety of (kosher) fair favorites, including pulled beef brisket, hamburgers, hot dogs, falafel (an Israeli fried-chickpea specialty), grilled chicken schwarma, potato knishes, fresh mini donuts, cotton candy, sno-cones and more. Children’s activities include inflatable bouncy fun, as well as Jewish-themed arts & crafts projects.

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Primary festival sponsor is Shoreline TMS & Interventional Psychiatry. Other sponsors include Mr. Matthew Evans, the Jewish Federation & Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, Gladeview Rehab & Health Care in Old Saybrook and Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England

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Admission is free, but please register online. Food, crafts and vendor items are for sale. Artists can reserve a booth for the day for a fee of $85. To help sponsor this unique event, to reserve a booth, or for more information and to download the app, visit www.ShorelineJewishFestival.com. For anything else, please contact Rabbi Yaffe at (203) 533-7495 or chabad@snet.net.

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Think you’re a true Pokémon Master? Prove it at Dockside—trivia kicks off at 7PM! From Kanto to Paldea, it's time to battle it out for bragging rights and prizes. ⚡🎮

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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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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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At Jacob’s Pillow, Workshops with Festival Artists offer unique experiences for movers to explore repertory, genres, and techniques from leading dance artists. 

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$25/class or $20/class for dance educators with I.D. 

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Check https://www.jacobspillow.org/events/sunday-workshops-with-festival-artists/ for workshop descriptions and age guidelines 

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June 29: Club Culture & Freestyle with Ephrat Asherie, ages 12+; open to all experience levels

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July 6: BODYTRAFFIC, ages 16+; open to all experience levels

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July 13: Trinity Irish Dance Company, ages 12+; open to all experience levels

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July 20: The Sarasota Ballet, ages 12+; open to all experience levels

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July 27: Elle Sofe Company, ages 16+; open to all experience levels

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August 3: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, ages 16+; intermediate/advanced

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August 10: Tap with Derick K. Grant, ages 12+; open to all experience levels

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August 17: Ballet BC, ages 16+; intermediate/advanced

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August 24: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ages 16+; open to all experience levels

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Register online or by calling 413.243.9919 x163. 

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Questions about accessibility accommodations? Please contact community@jacobspillow.org 

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Get sticky with creativity! Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop that’s all about gluing, layering and building beautiful, personalized pages from a variety of found materials magazine cut-outs, vintage paper, fabric and more). It’s an artform that’s perfect for self-expression, relaxation and a little bit of messy fun. Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned artist, you’ll learn how to turn humble materials into a cohesive, visually-stunning piece of art. No experience needed. Bring your imagination; we’ll supply the glue sticks.

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Join our Meetup conversation group every other Sunday morning from 10:30 to noon for fun and French discussion. If interested in participating, you MUST send an email to alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com to register. We will meet at The Book Trader Café, 1140 Chapel St., New Haven.

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 Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum!

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Spend an hour, spend the day – embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!

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Ticket Prices:

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• $13 for Adults
• $12 for Folks 62+
• $10 for Children
• Kids under 2 ride FREE!

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Please note that special events may have different pricing.

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  Operating Hours:  11 AM – 3 PM, Wed-Sun with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. – a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.

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Authentic Trolley Experience:  Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it’s the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.

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Witness Restoration in Action:  Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you’re passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.

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  Membership Benefits:  Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.

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  Take Home a Piece of History:  Don’t forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.

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Join us for an unforgettable day filled with history, charm, and the joy of trolley rides at Shore Line Trolley Museum. Purchase your tickets now and let the past come alive!

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Just a regular old get together.

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We meet at the tables in the upstairs balcony section near the soaps and personal care items.

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IMAGES is Connecticut's oldest juried photography exhibition & competition. The gallery is open! Come see the amazing work selected by our judges and appreciate Connecticut's talented photographers.

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EveryBody Dances @ Yale Schwarzman Center brings local and visiting dance artists to our Dance Studio to teach Sunday masterclasses in jazz, hip hop, salsa, modern, contemporary, precision dance and more! All community members are welcome.

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Beginning Sunday July 13, Jason Ramos of Baila Con Gusto CT leads a six-week summer dance series featuring salsa, merengue, and bachata. Join at any point during the series.

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Jason is originally from Brooklyn, New York, born to parents who immigrated from Ambato, Ecuador. He began his journey into Latin dance as a recreational activity while at Central Connecticut State University. A few years later, dance took him into Massachusetts, New York, Italy, Spain, and the Dominican Republic to train with various instructors in their local social dance scenes.

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Jason's social dance specialties include Salsa On1, Bachata (Dominican, Modern, and Sensual), and Merengue. Some of Jason's past artistic collaborations and credits include Nightfall, Ballet Theatre Company, Orquesta Afinke, Latin Heartbeat Orchestra, Riverfront Dance Festival, and The International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Jason has partnered with the Ulysses S. Grant Foundation at Yale, Movement Matters at Justice Dance Performance Project, Dirk Heidemman Ballroom Dance Studio, and Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Southbury and South Windsor.

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REGISTRATION opens the Friday before each class at 5pm ET.

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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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19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival -- A celebration of Jewish life! Sunday, August 10, 12:00-5:00 PM on the Guilford Green. Jewish music from around the world, children’s programs, Israeli food and other fair favorites. Jewish book sale, artists featuring Judaica & Jewish art, crafts for kids. Admission and entertainment are free. Food, crafts, Judaica and books are for sale. To help sponsor this unique event, to reserve a booth, to download the app or for more information, visit www.ShorelineJewishFestival.com. For anything else, please contact Rabbi Yaffe at (203) 533-7495 or chabad@snet.net.

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 City Gallery Art Exhibition Brings Awareness to Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty

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In August, City Gallery presents SERVED: Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty by guest artist Toby Lee Greenberg, on view from August 1 – August 24.The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., featuring an Artist’s Talk and Guest Speakers at 3 p.m. Guest speakers include Stefon Morant and Hannah L. Fitzsimon from the Innocence Project. The exhibit and Opening Reception are free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.   

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Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware. 

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A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound.  Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.

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 The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.

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For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

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About Casey Potts

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Casey Potts  is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.

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Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.

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Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.

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About Marsha Borden

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Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier.  A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).  Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island.  Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.

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About Guilford Art Center

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The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work. 

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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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With a theme like Mind, Body, and Spirit, he can really express what he's been through — the physical struggle, the emotional impact, and the inner strength that helped him heal.

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MIND: His thoughts, fears, dreams, and hopes during his hardest moments.

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BODY: His physical journey — from wheelchair to walking, and how his body changed.

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SPIRIT: His inner strength, joy, courage, and growth.

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This collection of work is the visual journey of Ayden T. Parker, a 10-year-old artist who has lived a story many adults never face. In 2022, he was diagnosed with AMPS (Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome), a condition that disrupted the connection between his brain and body, making something as simple as walking a daily struggle.

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But while his legs paused, his spirit did not.

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Through art, he found movement, expression, and healing. Each drawing tells a piece of his story-of frustration, resilience, faith, and hope. From abstract depictions of pain to vibrant expressions of recovery, these pieces are more than pictures-they are footprints on a path back to strength.

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Join us for a docent-led tour of “Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning,” the first major North American museum exhibition of her work. Known for her expressive, autobiographical style, Emin explores love, loss, and the female experience with unflinching honesty.

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-tracey-emin-i-loved-you-until-morning-36

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Come see a wide variety of local art celebrating Stony Creek.

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Come enjoy a afternoon drink with a view and good company

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Riva offers a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates the best of coastal living.

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Our unique venue features an indoor-outdoor restaurant and beer garden, where guests can enjoy food alongside a selection of craft beers from many local breweries. The expansive outdoor area includes a U-shaped tiki bar, synthetic turf lawn, and fire pits, providing the perfect setting for games and wood-fired pizza.

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For families and beachgoers, our seasonal ice cream bar is accessible directly from Morse Park, making it an ideal spot to cool off during the summer months. At Riva, we aim to create a welcoming environment for all ages, blending the charm of West Haven's shoreline with modern amenities and entertainment.

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Come to hear from an esteemed guest at the IMAGES gallery surrounded by the work of Connecticut's amazing photographers.

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Pantochino Teen Theatre is thrilled to present the Broadway musical, “The Addams Family” based on the characters created by Charles Addams, at The Little Theatre, One Lincoln Street in New Haven. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer have announced four performances, August 9 & 10.

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“The Addams Family” features book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It’s a comical feast embracing the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

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The cast includes thirty-five young actors from Milford, Stratford, Trumbull, Orange, Killingworth, West Haven, Seymour, Shelton, and Beacon Falls Pantochino Teen Theatre allows young actors the opportunity to work with professional directors and designers outside the academic setting, on a schedule matching that of professional theater. The production has been cast, learned and rehearsed in an immersive ten rehearsals. Bernardi directs the show with Justin Rugg as musical director and Becki Arena, choreographer. Lighting and sound for the production is by Seth Harris and costume design is by Johansmeyer.

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Performances are August 9 and 10 at 2pm and 5:30pm. Information and tickets are available at www.pantochino.com

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The Northeast is experiencing more intense and frequent rain events, which increase non-source pollution and bacteria levels into its waterways, according to Courtney McGinnis, Professor of Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences at Quinnipiac University. McGinnis will present “Reviving the Quinnipiac: A Community Effort to Clean and Restore Our River” at the historic Pardee-Morris House (PMH). The free event will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. Register here.

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McGinnis completed her Ph.D. in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut, where her dissertation focused on understanding the molecular mechanism of endocrine disrupting chemicals.   At Quinnipiac, she also directs the Environmental Sciences and Studies Program, where her interest in aquatic toxicology has been the focus of her research. 

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McGinnis continues to study the molecular mechanisms of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and for the last decade has examined the Quinnipiac River for the presence of phthalates and plasticizers. As a trained toxicologist, she is passionate about teaching the basic principles of toxicology to future toxicologists and the public.  

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Fix it, don't toss it! Join our Second Community Repair Fair @ MakeHaven w/ Yale Engineering volunteers. Learn hands-on repair skills & fix items together. Free event - pre-register for your 30-min slot!

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Got something broken? Don't toss it, let's fix it together!

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MakeHaven is excited to host our  Second Community Repair Fair , a hands-on event focused on empowering you to repair your beloved items! 

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We're thrilled to partner with the  Yale Engineering , whose talented student volunteers will be on hand to share their skills and guide you through the repair process.

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How It Works: The "Fix-It Clinic" Model

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This isn't a drop-off service! Think of this as a collaborative learning workshop. You bring an item, and together with our volunteer coaches, you'll diagnose the problem and work towards a fix.

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• You participate:  Be prepared to work on your item with guidance.
• Volunteers guide:  Our skilled volunteers are here to advise and assist, sharing their knowledge. They are enthusiastic helpers, not certified professionals.
• Learn new skills:  The goal is education and empowerment, reducing waste one repair at a time!
• Take it home:  All items must leave with their owners at the end of their slot; we cannot store items.

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To ensure everyone gets dedicated attention,  advance registration is required  for a specific 30-minute time slot between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Please use the links below to reserve your spot. Space is limited!

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(Note: If you click a link and the slot is full, please return here and select another time.)

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• Register for 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Slot
• Register for 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Slot
• Register for 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Slot
• Register for 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Slot
• Register for 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Slot
• Register for 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Slot

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Cost:  The event itself is  free  to attend! However, participants will be asked to cover the  cost of any significant supplies  used during their repair (e.g., replacement cords, plugs, solder, fabric, fasteners, etc.). Payment for supplies can be made on-site, cash or credit.

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What Can We Help You Fix? (And What Should Stay Home?)

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Our volunteers have diverse skills, but for this pilot event, we're focusing on items that can be reasonably diagnosed and repaired within the time slot. Please bring items you can comfortably carry and work on.

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YES - Please Bring:

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• Lamps & Small Appliances:  Items with broken cords (lamps, fans), toasters, coffee makers, clocks, blenders (with simple mechanical/electrical issues).
• Textiles:  Clothing/fabric items needing simple repairs like patching holes, sewing seams, replacing buttons or zippers.
• Furniture & Wooden Items:  Small items like chairs, tables, picture frames needing minor repairs (e.g., gluing, simple fasteners).
• Jewelry & Accessories:  Items needing restringing or clasp repair.
• Items with Simple Mechanisms:  Things with straightforward buttons, wires, or handles that are broken.

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NO - Please Leave at Home:

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• Complex Electronics:  Smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, TVs, modern game consoles.
• Microwaves:  Due to safety complexities.
• Anything with Gasoline Engines:  Lawn mowers, etc.
• Vehicles or Vehicle Parts.
• Bicycles:  We recommend our friends at the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op for bike repairs!
• Items needing welding  (for this pilot event).
• Anything leaking fluids or inherently unsafe.
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Important Disclaimers - Please Read:

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• All repairs are attempted at the owner's risk.
• Our volunteers are advisors offering guidance; they are  not certified professionals, and MakeHaven provides  no warranty  or guarantee  on repairs.
• The repair process itself might sometimes cause  further damage  to an item.
• MakeHaven and its volunteers accept  no liability  for the outcome of any repair attempt or the future safety/functionality of the item.
• You will be asked to agree to liability waivers during registration (see below).

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Let's work together to learn, repair, and keep useful items out of the landfill!

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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=507&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 hang with other makers as we enjoy snacks and have a low key presentation of projects we've completed (Show & Tell!) and plan projects for the coming months.

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Second Sundays is a social gathering for makers. Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity. Snacks provided; feel free to bring a favorite to share if inspired.

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Avoid FOMO:  Get the Second Sundays on your google calendar now! Click this link and then save to have this and the upcoming Second Sundays added to your calendar so you don't miss out!

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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=300&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 Sunrise New Haven to connect, organize, and take action for climate justice. All are welcome!

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The Northeast is experiencing more intense and frequent rain events, which increase non-source pollution and bacteria levels into its waterways, according to Courtney McGinnis , Professor of Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences at Quinnipiac University. McGinnis will present “Reviving the Quinnipiac: A Community Effort to Clean and Restore Our River” at the historic Pardee-Morris House (PMH). The free event will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 2 p.m.

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McGinnis completed her Ph.D. in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut, where her dissertation focused on understanding the molecular mechanism of endocrine disrupting chemicals. At Quinnipiac, she also directs the Environmental Sciences and Studies Program, where her interest in aquatic toxicology has been the focus of her research.

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McGinnis continues to study the molecular mechanisms of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and for the last decade has examined the Quinnipiac River for the presence of phthalates and plasticizers. As a trained toxicologist, she is passionate about teaching the basic principles of toxicology to future toxicologists and the public.

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During her “Reviving the Quinnipiac” presentation at PMH, McGinnis will highlight the vital work now underway. While sampling the Quinnipiac River in 2021, McGinnis began noticing that trash was being illegally dumped along the banks of the Quinnipiac River in North Haven, Connecticut, and that throughout 2022 and 2023, the amount of trash continued to increase drastically. In 2024, the Quinnipiac River Foundation supported her research of sampling the Quinnipiac River and clean-up events. She organized three clean-up event days and worked alongside the town of North Haven to decrease the amount of bulk trash throughout a portion of Valley Service Road. “There is still illegal dumping taking place in this area and we will be organizing clean-up events this year as well,” she says.

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New Haven Museum thanks community partners WSHU 91.1 FM and The Howard Gilman Foundation for supporting the 2025 summer season.

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Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-architecture-ycba-17

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 Adam Ezra Group

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He takes a month out of each year to visit the living rooms of his fans around the country…

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His band and nonprofit organization RallySound host a free festival every summer that raised $151,000 for homeless veterans in 2024…

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He live-streamed for 500 nights in a row during the pandemic…

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They co-produced an album with 163 fans…

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If you haven’t connected with Adam Ezra Group yet, these are just a few examples to help you understand how this underground, Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere, establishing a connection with their fans unlike any other, and are suddenly selling out theaters throughout the Northeast.

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Adam Ezra will joke with you that while the “nowhere” part might be accurate, nothing has ever just “popped” for this folk musician, activist. Without resources, connections, or any kind of clue how the music world works, Ezra began playing shows over 20 years ago. When music venues wouldn’t hire him, he played bars, bookstores, fields, and parking lots, often raising money for causes he cared about; a practice that grew into his nonprofit organization RallySound.

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“We’d play 5 hours a night,” Adam reminisces, “more often than not, in danger of outnumbering the audiences we were playing for…”

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So how did this band operating so far outside the traditional music world come to win New England Music Award’s “Americana Act of the Year” in 2023? What could have happened to inspire John Oates to call Adam and invite him to begin a songwriting friendship that would lead to John producing their latest release and co-write, “Hold Each Other Now”? What happened to catch the attention of The Wallflowers, who recently invited AEG to join them on their spring tour, or SPIN Magazine who recently proclaimed, “This Independent Underground Folk Band Is Blowing Up Without Selling Out”?

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If you ask Adam, he’ll tell you:

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“One person at a time, over many years and thousands of shows, decided to turn their heads to listen. One person at a time decided to share our music with folks they care about. That’s always been our story. It’s no fairytale, but it sure makes me proud and humbled when I look out from the stage to watch theaters full of people singing along to our music.”

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These days you’ll find Adam and his bandmates, Corinna Smith (Fiddle), Poche Ponce (Bass), and Alex Martin (Percussion), constantly out on the road. If you look at their tour schedule now, you can buy tickets to see them at festivals, rock venues, and theaters around the country, but you will also see their tour continuously peppered with activism and grassroots events; a testament to an artist who will never forget where he came from, and whose mission is about much more than music.

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Oyster Festival 2025 kicks off on Tuesday, August 5 — National Oyster Day and runs through Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 80 Proof Kitchen and Barracuda Bistro & Bar in New Haven, CT (same address - 2 restaurants!).

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Enjoy a live DJ and Buck-a-Shuck Oysters on Tuesday, August 5.

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Special Oyster Menu All Week:

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Half Shell • Oyster Shooters • Fried Oysters • Roasted Oysters • and more!

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Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration at the Curated Art event.

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GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival, August 10-17

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Come celebrate the creativity, culture, and community that define GreenStage Guilford Live Arts. Most of the 23 performances are at the Guilford Green and are free!  The line-up includes a dynamic mix of live music, drama, poetry, and much more   Learn more about the festival and our incredible performers www.greenstageguilford.org/festival2025

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GreenStage's fifth biennial celebration of creativity, culture and community with nearly two dozen free live performances and hands-on workshops in music, dance, drama, poetry, and visual art for all ages. Featuring a parade of women drummers with giant puppets, sidewalk chalk art, three world premieres, and music and dance from all over the world. Centered on the Guilford Green, with some events at the Arthur Murray Dance Center and First Congregational Church. Start times vary each day; check website for details: www.greenstageguilford.org

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Guilford playwright Laura Thoma premieres her new play “Letter to My Soul.” A lonely queer artist, untethered from history and searching for purpose, connects with the lingering spirit of a forgotten sapphic writer—still corded to the world, seeking one last chance to protect the stories she once dared to tell. Bound by a longing for connection, moon magick and a shared feline companion, the women navigate the space between past and present. Anchoring in each other, they discover the parts of themselves needed to step into their next transformation. The playwright hopes this play will not only allow people to find themselves in “an othered person’s” story, but encourage it. Inviting audiences to explore the loneliness within themselves and question what it means to belong. Asking how does one find genuine connection? And what does it mean to be fully seen? More information is at https://www.greenstageguilford.org/artists/letter-to-my-soul-(laura-thoma).

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 FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

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50+ open sites in New Haven!

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Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

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No registration or sign up required!

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Meals MUST be eaten on site.

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June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

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See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

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Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

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Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze with liquid food mixing; creature care will be easy after acquiring new skills in needle-felting. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.

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Led by BACA artist Sharon Hart, this hands-on end of summer art camp introduces young artists ages 8 – 12 to the fundamentals of watercolor painting as they work on age-appropriate projects.

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$25 per child. All materials provided.

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To register contact the BACA Gallery: (203) 433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com

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This class is an introduction to great artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, introduce a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and develop fine motor skills. 

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Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.   

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Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware. 

​

A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound.  Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.

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 The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.

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For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

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About Casey Potts

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Casey Potts  is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.

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Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.

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Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.

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About Marsha Borden

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Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier.  A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).  Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island.  Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.

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About Guilford Art Center

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The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work. 

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Come see a wide variety of local art celebrating Stony Creek.

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This class is an introduction to great artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, introduce a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and develop fine motor skills. 

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 City Gallery Art Exhibition Brings Awareness to Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty

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In August, City Gallery presents SERVED: Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty by guest artist Toby Lee Greenberg, on view from August 1 – August 24.The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., featuring an Artist’s Talk and Guest Speakers at 3 p.m. Guest speakers include Stefon Morant and Hannah L. Fitzsimon from the Innocence Project. The exhibit and Opening Reception are free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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Learn how to create block prints at the West Haven Public Library, from composition to drafting to carving linoleum to printing your new linoleum stamp! Choose a pattern as simple as a heart or make an etching as complex as a landscape painting!

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STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY. Registration and confirmation required.

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To register, visit us in person, call 203-937-4233x3, email reference@westhavenlibrary.org, or click the More button.

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Step into the world of manga creation in this hands-on inking class. Students will design an original protagonist, then explore four unique inking styles that can change the mood and emotion of the character, expressing everything from excitement to mystery. Then we’ll bring everything together by creating a one-page paneled comic. Learn the essentials of inking, panel layout and screen tone application as you turn your imagination into bold, expressive manga art.

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Get ready to dance the night away with our Outdoor Salsa Social at the beautiful Bradley Point Park Beach in West Haven featuring a special Beginner Salsa Class taught by a member of the New Haven Collective.

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EVENT DETAILS: VIRTUAL

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🗓 Date: Monday, August 11, 2025

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📌 Location: Bradley Point Park, Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516

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💃 Beginner Salsa Class: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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🎉 Open Social Dancing: Starts at 6:30 PM

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🎵 Beach vibes + Salsa beats = a night to remember!

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✨ No partner needed – come solo or bring friends!

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💚 All levels welcome—no partner needed!

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🅿️ PARKING: Paid parking is available at Bradley Point Park beach for non-residents.

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Details:

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• Experience the energy of Latin music as the sun sets.
• Dance on the sand and connect with new and old friends.
• Taught by a talented instructor from the New Haven Collective.

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So grab your dancing shoes (or go barefoot in the sand!), and meet us where the rhythm meets the waves! 🌊🎶

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Join our bullet journal class where art meets organization! Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refresh your journaling routine, this hands-on class will show you how to design beautiful, personalized layouts that help you stay focused, reduce stress and express your unique style. Learn fun techniques like doodling, hand-lettering, habit-tracking and more. No artistic experience required. Bring your ideas to life one page at a time! 

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Ditch the swiping and come meet real, local singles in person!

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If you're tired of the same old routine, this is your chance to mix things up, meet new people, and have fun putting yourself out there! Our speed dating events make it easy and natural to spark connections without the pressure of a full date.

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Note on Age Range: While this event is primarily focused on singles in the age range specified in the title, this is only a suggestion rather than a strict requirement. If you're slightly outside this range but feel you'd connect well with this group, you're welcome to join! Our goal is to create well-balanced events where everyone can meet compatible matches.

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How The Evening Unfolds

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Casual Mixer Kickoff – The night starts with a relaxed mingle where you can grab a drink (not included, but encouraged) and ease into the atmosphere before the dating rounds begin.

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Guided Conversations – Not great at starting conversations? No worries! We provide an icebreaker question each round, plus our high-energy host keeps things flowing smoothly.

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Perfect-Length Connections – You'll have just enough time with each person to feel out their vibe before moving on to meet someone new. All in a positive, supportive, lighthearted, pressure-free, exciting atmosphere.

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Simple Matching System – After each round, simply mark "friend," "date," or "none" on our easy matching system. Mutual matches receive contact info the next day!

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Important Details

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Arrive 15–30 minutes early to settle in! We start promptly, and late arrivals may not be accommodated.  

Remember: This event is all about active listening, learning, and exploring connections. While many attendees do meet someone special, the key to enjoying the experience is focusing on meeting new people without specific expectations.  

Space is limited to ensure quality interactions and a balanced group. Reserve your spot now!  

Follow us @sipsandsparks on social media for event updates, sneak peeks, and surprise promo codes! 🎉

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Event Terms & Policies

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Age Guidelines & Inclusivity  

The age range for this event is a general recommendation. We welcome all participants regardless of age or gender and do not verify this information at check-in. We do not perform background checks on participants, so please exercise your own judgment when meeting new people, just as you would on any dating platform. Our goal is to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone.

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Event Changes & Cancellations  

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel events with insufficient registrations. If this happens, you'll receive either a full refund or the option to transfer your ticket to another event.

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Waitlist Information  

When events sell out, join our waitlist through Eventbrite. You'll receive an email notification when spots become available and can then secure your ticket through our Eventbrite page.

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Important: Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite only. We do not accept payment at the venue on event day.

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Accessibility Notice  

Some venues may not have elevators or full accessibility features. If you need specific accommodations, please contact us at sipsandsparksevents@gmail.com before purchasing your ticket so we can confirm availability at that location.

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Safety & Liability  

By attending, you agree that participation is at your own risk. You release Sips and Sparks LLC, our team, venues, and partners from liability for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during or after the event, including from interactions with other participants.

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Photography & Social Media  

We may take photos and videos during events for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and having your image used in our marketing materials.

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Don't want to be in photos? Simply let our event host know when you arrive, and we'll make sure to respect your privacy.

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Refund Policy  

* 1+ week before event: Full refund guaranteed (minus Eventbrite processing fees) For refunds, email us at sipsandsparksevents@gmail.com

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Rage on a Monday?

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Hell yeah.

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Bust out the eyeliner, dig up your favorite band tee, and lace up those beat-up Vans. DJ Zombii is spinning their first-ever EMO NIGHT set at Cafe Nine, and it’s gonna hit like a punch to the feels.

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We’re talking wall-to-wall anthems

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From My Chem, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, ADTR, Fall Out Boy, deep cuts, guilty pleasures, and stuff you forgot you screamed in your bedroom.

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No frills. Just loud music, cheap drinks, and the saddest dance party you’ve ever loved.

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Sad songs, loud vibes, no regrets.

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7pm

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$5

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Weekly Argentine Tango Monday classes in Milford, CT. Mix with ongoing Tango Sueño Academy classes. (Not only Meetup)

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Do you tango? Learn from expert instructor Jorge "Gem" Duras who has been teaching tango professionally since 2003. Are you ready for the passion of tango? $15 intro class. Contact us at www.tangosueno.com

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COVID POLICIES: https://tangosueno.com/covid_policy.html

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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!

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10 to 20+ people regularly attend. Please visit themeditationman.org for more info.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgvSah7btPo

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Join us every Monday for Music Bingo at Dockside Brewery!!! The most fun you’ve had on a Monday in a long time!🎶 7PM start! See you there🍻

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 FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

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50+ open sites in New Haven!

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Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

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No registration or sign up required!

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Meals MUST be eaten on site.

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June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

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See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

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You're Invited: CBN Alliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting

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Connect with fellow professionals through the Chamber Business Network CBN Alliance an open LEADS group that brings together members of the Midstate Chamber and Hamden Regional Chamber. This inclusive networking group welcomes all industries, and multiple representatives from the same field are encouraged to participate. It's a great opportunity to build relationships, share referrals, and grow your business network!

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Meeting Schedule:

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• 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Midstate Chamber (Meriden)
• 4th Tuesday at the Hamden Chamber (Hamden)

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Join us and expand your reach through meaningful connections!

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Location Info: 546 S Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT06450

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Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

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Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

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Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze with liquid food mixing; creature care will be easy after acquiring new skills in needle-felting. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.

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The Morning Class series at Jacob’s Pillow offers a variety of dance and movement classes to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+. 

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$15 per class; $60 for 5 class card. Pay via online pre-registration or cash/card at the door.

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Check https://www.jacobspillow.org/events/morning-classes-2025/ for class descriptions, artist information, and dates.

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Tuesday: Ballet with Isadora Wolfe

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Wednesday: Contemporary with Sayer Mansfield, Ryoko Kudo, Sarah Zehnder, or Barbie Diewald.

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Thursday: West African Dance & Spiritual Well-Being with Truth Hunter, Tara Murphy, or Noel Staples-Freeman, with drumming by Aimee Gelinas, Daniel Cohen, and Kasheem Ali

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Friday: Zumba® or The Quilombo Experience (July 25th & August 15th only) with Luana Dias David

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Register online or by calling 413.243.9919 x163. 

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Questions about accessibility accommodations? Please contact community@jacobspillow.org

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Led by BACA artist Sharon Hart, this hands-on end of summer art camp introduces young artists ages 8 – 12 to the fundamentals of watercolor painting as they work on age-appropriate projects.

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$25 per child. All materials provided.

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To register contact the BACA Gallery: (203) 433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com

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Take a deeper look into the ocean’s depths with Casey Potts, GAC Resident Potter, and Marsha Borden, GAC Teaching Artist, as they present their side-by-side solo shows at Guilford Art Center August 8 through 31, 2025. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, August, 10 from 2pm to 4 pm.   

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Into the Deep: A World Within is a medley of marine-themed artworks in a variety of mediums, including fiber, textiles, ceramics, and stoneware. 

​

A recipient of the University of Connecticut’s competitive Sea Grant Award in 2022, Marsha Borden’s work depicts larger-than-life artistic replicas of various microalgae that live in Long Island Sound.  Casey Potts’ work represents the culmination of a year-long Artist-In-Residence program at Guilford Art Center where every piece invites a second look. Inspired by the ocean’s layered ecosystems, Potts’ and Borden’s work celebrates the magic found beneath the surface—worlds within worlds, often unseen but always present.

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 The gallery is open 7 days a week and is always free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford CT 06436.

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For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

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About Casey Potts

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Casey Potts  is a ceramic artist working in both wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Her work blurs the line between functional form and abstract sculpture, weaving together whimsy, bold color, and oceanic mystery. A Connecticut native, she earned her BS in Ceramics from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020, where she received the Mary Secka Ceramic Award and was chosen to represent the university in a statewide exhibition.

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Graduating into a global pandemic and navigating immense personal loss, Casey found healing in movement—living in several states, trying new things, and exploring how people create a sense of place. That same spirit of curiosity and adventure shapes her ceramic practice, which spans a variety of techniques tied together by a shared fascination with layered environments—especially the hidden depths of the sea.

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Each piece she creates holds unexpected details: hidden drawings, tactile textures, subtle lighting, or sound-producing rattles. Her work invites viewers to slow down and ask: What am I really looking at? What else is here? In a world built for fast glances, her ceramics reward deeper attention. Like ecosystems beneath the ocean’s surface, her pieces hold emotional resonance, secret structures, and quiet complexity—tiny universes nestled inside one another, waiting to be discovered. Each one a reminder: there’s always more going on beneath the surface.

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About Marsha Borden

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Marsha Borden is a New Haven County, Connecticut-based American artist who works primarily in textile-based mediums. A juried artist member of the Guilford Art League, Borden is on the faculty at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut and is a frequent Teaching Artist with Connecticut Public Libraries. Her work has been juried into numerous local and national exhibitions and is featured in several print and online publications, including the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Independent, The Arts Paper of the Arts Council of New Haven, and the Guilford Courier.  A highlight of Borden’s 2024 solo exhibition for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Kellogg Environmental Center was a large-scale sculpture of the Diamondback Terrapin, a state species of special concern. She was awarded the 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Award for her artistic work with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).  Borden was Artist-in-Residence at Common Ground Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center (2020) and at Ely Center of Contemporary Art (2019) and both in New Haven, Connecticut.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a pre-doctoral Sixth-Year Diploma in Psychology. She has recently studied at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island.  Born and raised in upstate New York, Borden currently works from her studio in Erector Square, an artist’s enclave in New Haven, Connecticut.

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About Guilford Art Center

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The Guilford Art Center is a non-profit school, shop and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the Center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, to experience their cultural and historical diversity, and to appreciate the process and product of creative work. 

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Come see a wide variety of local art celebrating Stony Creek.

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