Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking , featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week:  Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm; free admission.

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This exhibition of fiber art by members of SAQA-CT is designed to explore the varieties of meanings, images, and experiences evoked by the circle. The circle can be appreciated as a shape, a symbol, a concept or a metaphor. This exhibition seeks to celebrate diverse explorations of this image that has permeated cultures across the world and across time.

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“Guilford Art Center is delighted to present this exhibition celebrating the creativity of these fiber artists. We are all part of an interconnected circle, as this show highlights, inspiring and encouraging creative engagement from local and regional artists” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director, Guilford Art Center.

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Betty Busby, an independent SAQA Juried Artist and the Chairperson of SAQA’s Exhibitions Committee, was selected to jury this exhibition. She is a published fiber artist and teacher and maintains a busy exhibit schedule nationally and internationally. She considered each of the 72 entries from regional artists and has selected 36 pieces for the final collection.

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The gallery is open 7 days a week, free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Location:

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Guilford Art Center

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411 Church Street (Route 77)

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Guilford, CT 06437

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

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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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About SAQA

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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. 

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With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

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School of Music students perform a midday chamber music concert.

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Using the theme of Architecture, via collage and mixed media, participants work on a stretched canvas or canvas panel as their substrate. Everyone delves into the fun of using paints, gel prints, stamping, stencils, integrated with the use of handmade papers printed or painted, old vintage script or text using coffee or tea to stain. Together through the visuals shown of a variety of types of dwellings each of you will choose the type of structures and composition for your piece. Participants can choose, abstract high rises using simple basics shapes, city or townscapes or with staining, texturing gels make a rustic cabin, or farm, etc. There will be lots of ideas exchanged and personalized instruction.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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Dates: Wednesdays, 1/28; 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

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Cost: $160 with a $25 material fee paid to the instructor.

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Explore essential drawing skills in an approachable, supportive setting.

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With guided practice and traditional techniques, students will learn how to observe more closely and turn those observations into expressive, confident sketches.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms.

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Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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Looking for a fun group activity while visiting New Haven? Join us in the Beer Hall at East Rock Brewing Co. for our signature trivia on Wednesday nights! FREE ENTRY | 21

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Our trivia ranges from General Trivia to Specialty Trivia including: 90s Music Trivia (1/28), Behind the Bar Trivia (3/25), Animated Movie Trivia (6/3) and so much more! Get in early to grab some local, German-inspired beer and a table. 5 rounds with a double or nothing finale! Prizes go to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

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 Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Sign Ups begin at 6 PM

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Plan ahead with your trip into New Haven, our trivia and events schedule can be found in our website link below!

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

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 Open Mic Nite is Open To All

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Expect Warm Welcomes and Encouragement

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

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

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

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

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

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Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects.

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Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week.

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This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org

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The tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Put your knowledge to the test and raise a glass. Trivia Night starts at 7PM, presented by Best Trivia Ever.

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In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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Nancy L. Greco: “Recurrence”

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February 9 – March 20, 2026

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Opening Reception on Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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  The evocative imagery of Nancy L. Greco’s drawings occupy ethereal spaces where dreamlike myths and fleeting memories shape a realm of endless potential. Human and animal forms are prominent themes that appear contained by and yet freely float within surreal, natural and architectural settings. Dynamic juxtapositions and unexpected perspectives untether her representational imagery from traditional contexts and invite the viewer to explore the elusive nature of memory - fragmented, incomplete but undeniably vivid.

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  Greco’s drawings, prints, and paintings have been exhibited internationally throughout her 50+ year career. She holds an M.F.A., from The Ohio State University (Columbus) and an M.A. and B.A. in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University. See more of Greco’s work on her website at: www.nancylgreco.com

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

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Spring Recess (March 16-20) hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall, across from the Enrollment Services Office.

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

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex[MW1] 

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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Guilford Art League’s Winter Show is now on exhibit in the Menunkatuck Room at Nathanael Greene Community Center (32 Church Street, Guilford). In total, there are 48 pieces of art in the show including paintings, pastels, monoprints, mixed media, and collage, featuring dynamic abstract compositions, layered assemblage, bucolic local scenery and more. Each piece is an engaging feast for the eyes. Stop by simply to enjoy the creativity or to look for a special piece for that empty spot on your wall. Artwork will be on display until April 8.

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Featured artists include Nicki Arciodinda Bonanno, Lisa Arnold, Philp Backus, Marsha Borden, Denise Casey, Eileen Clark, Jolie Collins, Steffen Cretella, Raffael Dilauro, Carole Dubiell, Lily Forbush, Arthur Guagliumi, Elizabeth Hundt Scott, Sheila Kaczmarek, Wendi Kohli, Suzanne Kriger, Maureen Lopes, Joanne Martignoni, Sharon Morgio, Lauren Murphy, Scott Paterson, Chris Penry, Beverly Schirmeier, James Voos, Mark Weaver, Vickie Williams, Jeanette Wimmer, and Marian Wittink.

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The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. The objective of the art league is to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. Members and associates of the Guilford Art League are a participating and interactive group of artists who learn and benefit from their association with one another. For more information about its members, visit www.guilfordartleague.org.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to launch the 2026 exhibition season with the Winter Juried Members Exhibition on view from January 26 through April 23, 2026. The opening reception is Thursday, January 29 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and is free and open to the public. 

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“Wintertime is the perfect season to experience the light, color and warmth of art,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President. “We are honored to have Laura Leonard as our esteemed juror. We invite the community to visit the show and discover our accomplished local and regional artists who work in a vast array of styles and media,” she added. 

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

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

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Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm

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Thursday, 9am to 7pm

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Friday, 9am to 12pm

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

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Learn the various approaches to creating metal sculptures, including welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), brazing, cutting (torch and plasma cutter), hammering, and more.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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Students should wear 100% cotton long sleeves, jeans or work pants, and closed-toe boots. No synthetic mesh, plastic, or cloth.

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The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40.

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uYAKu: Sonido Líquido, an exhibition curated by ISM fellow Felipe Ledesma Núñez, will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from February 5 - March 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 - 4 p.m.

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View exhibition page.

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uYAKu: Sonido Líquido presents an exploration of the acoustics and metaphysics of water and clay through a set of whistling bottles, created after the discovery of the only known archival record of their use.

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Double-chamber whistling bottles are among the most mysterious of archaeological artifacts. Inside, they contain intricate acoustic mechanisms capable of producing sound on their own, revealing a technical and spiritual knowledge that remains only partially understood. Although thousands of these vessels have been found, their purpose remains a mystery.

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This exhibition presents the only known historical record of their use: a seventeenth-century manuscript describing a whistling bottle in the form of a woman, venerated by a community in the Andean highlands. This vessel was not merely a ritual object; it embodied an ancestral progenitor, an Andean mother whose voice was audibly present.

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Inspired by this ancestral figure, the exhibition brings together sound sculptures created by contemporary Latin American artists that reactivate the acoustic vitality of these ancient technologies. The works engage with the resonant past, exploring how clay, air, and water remain carriers of memory.

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Featuring works by Felipe Ledesma, Genaro López, Daniel Mesones, and Samuel Tejeda.

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Free and open to the public.

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Co-sponsored by the ISM and the Yale Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies.

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Installation: Ellis Berwick

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All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this exhibit on Wednesday, February 4 at 5 p.m.

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents, Signs of Love, a 7-week show  celebrating love – in the sense of romantic love, as well as through other shared connections between people, animals, and the world around us. Discover new fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and other unexpected pieces by emerging and established artists who represent these ideas in both subtle and bold, as well as personal and universal interpretations. Join us for an Open Reception, Friday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to enjoy the fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments, and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, January 25 from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through March 14. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as 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, and classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online 24/7 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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Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking , featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week:  Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm; free admission.

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This exhibition of fiber art by members of SAQA-CT is designed to explore the varieties of meanings, images, and experiences evoked by the circle. The circle can be appreciated as a shape, a symbol, a concept or a metaphor. This exhibition seeks to celebrate diverse explorations of this image that has permeated cultures across the world and across time.

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“Guilford Art Center is delighted to present this exhibition celebrating the creativity of these fiber artists. We are all part of an interconnected circle, as this show highlights, inspiring and encouraging creative engagement from local and regional artists” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director, Guilford Art Center.

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Betty Busby, an independent SAQA Juried Artist and the Chairperson of SAQA’s Exhibitions Committee, was selected to jury this exhibition. She is a published fiber artist and teacher and maintains a busy exhibit schedule nationally and internationally. She considered each of the 72 entries from regional artists and has selected 36 pieces for the final collection.

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The gallery is open 7 days a week, free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Location:

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Guilford Art Center

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411 Church Street (Route 77)

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Guilford, CT 06437

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

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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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About SAQA

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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. 

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With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

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This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each component of the study week by week resulting in a frame-able work of art. The teacher will provide the oversized paper, tracing paper for sketches and the flower subject. Material list available upon registration.

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

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

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The 28th Annual Lewis Walpole Library Lecture is presented by Frédéric Ogée, scholar of William Hogarth (1697–1764) and Emeritus Professor of British Literature and Art History at Université Paris Cité and École du Louvre. Hogarth was a pioneering English painter and engraver and is often considered as one of the most important figures in the rise of an English school of art. His art engaged in an unprecedented manner with the ideas, debates, and values of the English Enlightenment, translating them into accessible visual narratives and encouraging the development of active critical thinking. His art reflected and nourished the Enlightenment’s empiricist agenda—the idea that knowledge comes from observation and experience—to which he gave accessible visibility by bringing art into the realm of popular culture and public discourse, as well as by putting the distinctions between “high” and “low” art under serious stress. As such, his major contribution to the promotion of a “modern” (and English) conception of art is the unflinching priority he always gave to truth over beauty in his representations—a feature, remarkably, that has remained characteristic of British art ever since. 

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Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet presents: The Old Hollywood Gala!

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A black tie Old Hollywood inspired fundraising dinner and dance.

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Event Schedule:

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Cocktail Hour 6:00 pm

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Hors d'oeuvres & Dinner Stations 7:00 - 8:00 pm

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Live Music, 40's Swing Dancing & Silent Auction 8:00 - 10:00 pm

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The Gala is Ekklesia Ballet’s most important fundraising event of the year. Featuring a dance performanec by Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and LIVE music by renowned CT band Eight to the Bar! This event not only launches brilliant artistic works, but also supports valuable education and community engagement initiatives in our city. This event is open to the public and is for ages 18 years and older. Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet is a non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible and will go into furthering our Mission!

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

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

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

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

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The movie “Hidden Figures” has shown there are many aspects of history that remain unknown. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to the ice cream scoop—during her presentation, “Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission.

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From Jim West’s microphone to mathematician Gladys West’s pioneering work in creating GPS, Ramirez will feature the life and work of Black innovators who made things we use every day. She will also share the work and life of New Haven’s own Sarah Boone (1832-1904), who was awarded one of the first U.S. patents given to an African American woman for her improvements to the ironing board. Her invention made it possible to iron corsets and other tight-fitting clothing that were in fashion at the time. Boone worked as a dressmaker and lived at 30 Winter Street in New Haven and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

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

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Use circular needles to knit a hat in the round.

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We will be covering fundamental skills including casting on, knitting in the round, fixing mistakes like dropped stitches, casting off, and blocking your work. If you can knit a hat, you can knit almost anything! This is the perfect class for beginners and those looking to refresh their knitting skills.

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In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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Nancy L. Greco: “Recurrence”

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February 9 – March 20, 2026

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Opening Reception on Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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  The evocative imagery of Nancy L. Greco’s drawings occupy ethereal spaces where dreamlike myths and fleeting memories shape a realm of endless potential. Human and animal forms are prominent themes that appear contained by and yet freely float within surreal, natural and architectural settings. Dynamic juxtapositions and unexpected perspectives untether her representational imagery from traditional contexts and invite the viewer to explore the elusive nature of memory - fragmented, incomplete but undeniably vivid.

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  Greco’s drawings, prints, and paintings have been exhibited internationally throughout her 50+ year career. She holds an M.F.A., from The Ohio State University (Columbus) and an M.A. and B.A. in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University. See more of Greco’s work on her website at: www.nancylgreco.com

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

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Spring Recess (March 16-20) hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall, across from the Enrollment Services Office.

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

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex[MW1] 

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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Guilford Art League’s Winter Show is now on exhibit in the Menunkatuck Room at Nathanael Greene Community Center (32 Church Street, Guilford). In total, there are 48 pieces of art in the show including paintings, pastels, monoprints, mixed media, and collage, featuring dynamic abstract compositions, layered assemblage, bucolic local scenery and more. Each piece is an engaging feast for the eyes. Stop by simply to enjoy the creativity or to look for a special piece for that empty spot on your wall. Artwork will be on display until April 8.

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Featured artists include Nicki Arciodinda Bonanno, Lisa Arnold, Philp Backus, Marsha Borden, Denise Casey, Eileen Clark, Jolie Collins, Steffen Cretella, Raffael Dilauro, Carole Dubiell, Lily Forbush, Arthur Guagliumi, Elizabeth Hundt Scott, Sheila Kaczmarek, Wendi Kohli, Suzanne Kriger, Maureen Lopes, Joanne Martignoni, Sharon Morgio, Lauren Murphy, Scott Paterson, Chris Penry, Beverly Schirmeier, James Voos, Mark Weaver, Vickie Williams, Jeanette Wimmer, and Marian Wittink.

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The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. The objective of the art league is to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. Members and associates of the Guilford Art League are a participating and interactive group of artists who learn and benefit from their association with one another. For more information about its members, visit www.guilfordartleague.org.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to launch the 2026 exhibition season with the Winter Juried Members Exhibition on view from January 26 through April 23, 2026. The opening reception is Thursday, January 29 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and is free and open to the public. 

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“Wintertime is the perfect season to experience the light, color and warmth of art,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, CAS President. “We are honored to have Laura Leonard as our esteemed juror. We invite the community to visit the show and discover our accomplished local and regional artists who work in a vast array of styles and media,” she added. 

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

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

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Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm

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Thursday, 9am to 7pm

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Friday, 9am to 12pm

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

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

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Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

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

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Each year, the Institute of Sacred Music organizes a series of Zoom lectures that focus on late antique and Byzantine art and architecture. The Late Antique and Byzantine Art and Architecture lecture series is offered in collaboration with the departments of Classics and History of Art and is organized by Robert S. Nelson (History of Art, emeritus), Felicity Harley (Yale Divinity School/ISM), Justin Willson (History of Art) and Vasileios Marinis (Yale Divinity School/ISM).

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Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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View the Late Antique and Byzantine Art and Architecture page for specific event dates, titles and presenters.

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Contact: Katya Vetrov

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Image: Mosaic Floor with Views of Alexandria and Memphis, ca. 540 CE, The Yale-British School Excavations at Gerasa, Yale University Art Gallery

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents, Signs of Love, a 7-week show  celebrating love – in the sense of romantic love, as well as through other shared connections between people, animals, and the world around us. Discover new fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and other unexpected pieces by emerging and established artists who represent these ideas in both subtle and bold, as well as personal and universal interpretations. Join us for an Open Reception, Friday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to enjoy the fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments, and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, January 25 from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through March 14. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as 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, and classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online 24/7 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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Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking , featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week:  Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm; free admission.

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This exhibition of fiber art by members of SAQA-CT is designed to explore the varieties of meanings, images, and experiences evoked by the circle. The circle can be appreciated as a shape, a symbol, a concept or a metaphor. This exhibition seeks to celebrate diverse explorations of this image that has permeated cultures across the world and across time.

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“Guilford Art Center is delighted to present this exhibition celebrating the creativity of these fiber artists. We are all part of an interconnected circle, as this show highlights, inspiring and encouraging creative engagement from local and regional artists” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director, Guilford Art Center.

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Betty Busby, an independent SAQA Juried Artist and the Chairperson of SAQA’s Exhibitions Committee, was selected to jury this exhibition. She is a published fiber artist and teacher and maintains a busy exhibit schedule nationally and internationally. She considered each of the 72 entries from regional artists and has selected 36 pieces for the final collection.

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The gallery is open 7 days a week, free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Location:

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Guilford Art Center

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411 Church Street (Route 77)

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Guilford, CT 06437

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

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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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About SAQA

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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. 

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With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

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Join our volunteer museum educators for a conversational tour exploring highlights in our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Welcome Desk. 

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View our full calendar of events at: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs 

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 A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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Explore the creative possibilities of clay by shaping and molding it into one-of-a-kind works of art.

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Each week, young artists will create a specific project including bowls, animal figurines, and masks. Our team will fire each clay masterpiece and they will all be ready to take home by the end of the class. Some pieces will also be glazed by the students and fired a second time, resulting in beautifully colored pieces.

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Clay can spark imagination, encourage children to think creatively and express themselves in new ways. It can also help young people develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and emotional expression through hands-on activities.

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Perfect for budding artists and future ceramicists, this is more than just a creative experience—it’s the beginning of a handmade collection to be proud of!

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Yale Voxtet, guest artist Stephen Stubbs and members of Juilliard415 perform a program featuring Alessandro Scarlatti’s oratorio, “Il martirio di Sant’Orsola” in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the composer's death this past October, alongside two short oratorios by Giacomo Carissimi, "Historia di Job" and "Historia di Jephte."

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This event will be held in Sprague Hall's Morse Recital Hall, 470 College St., New Haven, CT. Free and open to the public.

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Livestream link

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View details

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Contact: Jeff Hazewinkel

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An Eastbound Theatre Production

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A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in New Haven, CT! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

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Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

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Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

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Happens on the following Dates:

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• Feb 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 13, 2026, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 14, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 21, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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XTREME COMEDY IS BACK! Love is in the air… and so is nonstop laughter! Spend Valentine’s weekend at Cabaret on Main Theater with XTREME VALENTINE’S COMEDY, starring the unforgettable Sharon Simon, along with the hilarious Davey Lozano, Jasmine Mills, and Cara Amore, hosted by crowd-favorite Jonny Benson!

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Whether you’re planning the perfect date night, a Galentine’s girls’ night out, or just want an evening of outrageous fun, this show delivers big laughs, bold humor, and the perfect excuse to celebrate love, life, and comedy.

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Friday, February 13th at 8PM

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Cabaret on Main Theater – East Haven

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Premium Cabaret Seating – BYOB / BYOF

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This is a one-night-only comedy event you do NOT want to miss. Grab your sweetheart, your besties, or your favorite troublemakers and get ready for an unforgettable night!

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Grab your girls and ditch the Valentine’s vibes. February 13th features a live DJ, themed cocktails, heart-shaped pizza, and nonstop fun from 9PM to close.

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Guilford Art League’s Winter Show is now on exhibit in the Menunkatuck Room at Nathanael Greene Community Center (32 Church Street, Guilford). In total, there are 48 pieces of art in the show including paintings, pastels, monoprints, mixed media, and collage, featuring dynamic abstract compositions, layered assemblage, bucolic local scenery and more. Each piece is an engaging feast for the eyes. Stop by simply to enjoy the creativity or to look for a special piece for that empty spot on your wall. Artwork will be on display until April 8.

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Featured artists include Nicki Arciodinda Bonanno, Lisa Arnold, Philp Backus, Marsha Borden, Denise Casey, Eileen Clark, Jolie Collins, Steffen Cretella, Raffael Dilauro, Carole Dubiell, Lily Forbush, Arthur Guagliumi, Elizabeth Hundt Scott, Sheila Kaczmarek, Wendi Kohli, Suzanne Kriger, Maureen Lopes, Joanne Martignoni, Sharon Morgio, Lauren Murphy, Scott Paterson, Chris Penry, Beverly Schirmeier, James Voos, Mark Weaver, Vickie Williams, Jeanette Wimmer, and Marian Wittink.

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The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. The objective of the art league is to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. Members and associates of the Guilford Art League are a participating and interactive group of artists who learn and benefit from their association with one another. For more information about its members, visit www.guilfordartleague.org.

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A relaxed, all-levels class for anyone interested in working with clay. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building, while returning students can continue building skills or explore larger, more advanced projects. Enjoy supportive instruction and plenty of time to practice. Come make what inspires you and grow at your own pace.

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Wear clothes that can get messy.

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

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

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Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.

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Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.

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This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Show up for your creative self in 2026 with the Saturday Drawing Club. 

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This session’s them is animals!

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Explore a variety of prompts, materials and techniques in a weekly drawing session mixed with conversation, creative time, and feedback. Adults of all skill levels welcome. Bring your favorite drawing materials.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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In this 4-week class, students will bring original characters to life, from first concept to finished design. Learn the principles of character design while creating characters for animation, games, comics, or illustration projects. Each week focuses on a different part of the process, combining design fundamentals with drawing techniques. Work digitally or on paper and develop multiple fully realized characters with turnarounds, expression sheets, and color variations.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk returns for her organic vegetable gardening classes to help get you ready for gardening season.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

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This year, we're offering the following classes on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm:

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• February 7: Soils and Composting
• February 14: Cool Weather Crops
• February 21: Warm Weather Crops
• February 28: Garden Pests and Diseases
• March 7: Seed Starting, When and Where to Plant
• March 14: Preserving your Garden Harvest

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Our classes are hybrid and offered as individual classes or in bulk. Thanks to the generous support of the Greater New Haven Green Fund this year, we are able to offer the classes cost-free to community gardeners and area residents. Your donation is always greatly appreciated!

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In this hands-on woodworking workshop honoring Black History Month, participants will craft their own custom wooden cutting board while learning foundational woodworking skills in a supportive, POC-only affinity space. Led by Akeera, this workshop celebrates the long and powerful legacy of Black and POC makers, builders, and craftspeople. You’ll move through each stage of the process to create a beautiful, functional 10”x12” cutting board to take home.

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What to Expect

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This workshop is offered as a POC-only affinity class, open to participants who identify as people of color.  Expect a guided introduction to woodworking with plenty of hands-on time. Akeera will demonstrate each step before participants try it themselves—from surfacing lumber to cutting, gluing, shaping, and sanding. You’ll work with essential shop tools including the planer, table saw, chop saw, and sander. Once shaped, your board will be finished with food-safe mineral oil to enhance the natural grain. A scheduled lunch break mid-session offers time to rest and connect with fellow participants. All materials and safety gear are provided.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Using core woodworking tools such as the planer, table saw, chop saw, and sander

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• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing a cutting board blank

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• Applying mineral oil for a durable, food-safe finish

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• Understanding basic woodworking setup, workflow, and safety

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What’s Provided

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• Lumber for a 10” x 12” cutting board

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• Access to all woodworking tools needed for the project

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• Safety goggles and required protective equipment

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• Step-by-step instruction and support throughout the workshop

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Who Should Attend

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No prior woodworking experience is needed. The class is designed for beginners and for anyone who prefers structured, supportive guidance while learning a new skill.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prerequisites. Please wear closed-toe shoes, avoid loose jewelry and strings, and choose clothing that covers your arms and legs to minimize exposure to dust and debris. Safety goggles will be provided, though you may bring your own if preferred. A lunch break will occur mid-session; lunch is not included, but many options are available nearby.

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Instructor: Akeera Peterkin

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Public Ticket: $115

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MakeHaven Members: $98

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Creativity meets skill-building for young artists!

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Young artists discover the basics of drawing and painting through playful, hands-on projects that make learning exciting. Using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and paint, they’ll explore composition, color, line, and value while developing strong observational skills and artistic confidence. Each activity builds coordination and creativity. Together, students will learn to see the world like an artist.

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Unleash your imagination with Procreate!

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Students will explore a variety of brushes, colors, layers, special effects, and symmetry tools while drawing with digital pencils, ink pens, and paint brushes. From simple shapes and cool designs to fun characters and creative scenes, they’ll develop their digital illustration skills and finish the course with their very own unique creations.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Join our volunteer museum educators for a conversational tour exploring highlights in our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

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Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Welcome Desk. 

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View our full calendar of events at: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs 

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Join us for our family program Getting StARTed, where we offer engaging activities to guide families in looking at art together. The 30-minute sessions focus on a range of works from the collection and build in time for participants to try the month’s activity on their own.  

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Meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby.

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents, Signs of Love, a 7-week show  celebrating love – in the sense of romantic love, as well as through other shared connections between people, animals, and the world around us. Discover new fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and other unexpected pieces by emerging and established artists who represent these ideas in both subtle and bold, as well as personal and universal interpretations. Join us for an Open Reception, Friday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to enjoy the fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments, and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, January 25 from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through March 14. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as 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, and classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online 24/7 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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Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking , featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week:  Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm; free admission.

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This exhibition of fiber art by members of SAQA-CT is designed to explore the varieties of meanings, images, and experiences evoked by the circle. The circle can be appreciated as a shape, a symbol, a concept or a metaphor. This exhibition seeks to celebrate diverse explorations of this image that has permeated cultures across the world and across time.

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“Guilford Art Center is delighted to present this exhibition celebrating the creativity of these fiber artists. We are all part of an interconnected circle, as this show highlights, inspiring and encouraging creative engagement from local and regional artists” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director, Guilford Art Center.

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Betty Busby, an independent SAQA Juried Artist and the Chairperson of SAQA’s Exhibitions Committee, was selected to jury this exhibition. She is a published fiber artist and teacher and maintains a busy exhibit schedule nationally and internationally. She considered each of the 72 entries from regional artists and has selected 36 pieces for the final collection.

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The gallery is open 7 days a week, free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Location:

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Guilford Art Center

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411 Church Street (Route 77)

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Guilford, CT 06437

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

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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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About SAQA

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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. 

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With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

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Celebrate the beauty of winter through painting!

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Students will learn easy ways to use color and texture to create glowing, snowy worlds on canvas. This friendly class inspires creativity and helps each child tell their own winter story.

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This class welcomes all experience levels, from first-time painters to budding young artists who already love to create.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, nature, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us!

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For returning students, the class will include both new projects and some review.

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

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This beginner drawing class is designed for anyone who enjoys drawing.

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Students will explore various drawing materials and perspectives, experimenting with line, positive and negative shapes, depth, and volume. They’ll also learn techniques to create light and shadow effects on objects in different settings.

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The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. Please see recommended student material list below.

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VALENTINE'S DAY TOUR & POUR ❤️🍺

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Whether you're planning a fun Valentine's date, a Galentine's hang, or just something different to do on a Saturday - step behind the scenes and learn how your favorite local, East Rock brews are made!

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Join us for an exclusive Brewery Tour

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📅 Saturday, February 14th at 2 PM

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🎟️ $15 per person day of | 21+ Event

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What to expect:

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🍺 Full pour of your choice – grab a beer before the tour and sip as you explore

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🏭 Behind-the-scenes tour – learn about our brewing process, our story, and the history of East Rock (Goatville!)

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⏳ 45-minute experience – fun, relaxed, and full of beer knowledge

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⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes early, we start at 2 PM sharp!

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📩 Reserve your spot: Email info@eastrockbeer.com or ask a manager in the Beer Hall. Spots are limited, don't miss out!

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Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting.

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Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Participants will learn a variety of machine sewing methods including piecing, applique, quilting, and freehand. Potential projects include art pieces, wall hangings, patchwork, quilt patterns, bags, a zippered pouch, table runner, or pillow cover. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on more advanced projects.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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 A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in New Haven, CT! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

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Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

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Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

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Happens on the following Dates:

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• Feb 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 13, 2026, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 14, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 21, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Moonstruck in Paris

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Yale Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s beloved  La bohème. Met Opera conductor J. David Jackson returns to lead the Yale Philharmonia and talented cast in this timeless story of young artists in love.

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Fall in love again with this cherished opera, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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An Eastbound Theatre Production

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A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Space Ballroom in Hamden on February 14, 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything.

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This is not a quiet night out. Expect wall-to-wall emo and pop punk anthems, deep cuts, and songs you still know by heart even if you pretend you’ve “moved on.” From the tracks that got you through your worst years to the ones that still hit a little too hard, Emo Night Brooklyn is all about losing your voice, finding your people, and reliving the music that made us who we are. And yeah sometimes special guests and your favorite artists even jump in to join the chaos.

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Come ready to scream, mosh, dance, cry in the corner (no judgment), and throw yourself into the pit with all your favorite people. Tell the DJs what you want to hear and we promise we listen better than your ex. It’s loud, it’s emotional, and it’s the kind of night that reminds you it was never just a phase.

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So get ready, Hamden. Lace up your boots, warm up your vocal cords, and meet us in the pit at Space Ballroom on February 14, 2026. Emo Night Brooklyn is calling — and yes, we need every soul.

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This isn’t just a singles party... It's a real opportunity to make real connections.

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Attendees have the opportunity to be seen in a real-world setting, allowing for a more natural understanding of chemistry and alignment — both within the room and for potential future curated introductions.

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What to expect:

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...Enjoy live music with lots of local singles

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...Casual, no-pressure icebreakers to spark conversation

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...A welcoming, social atmosphere

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...The chance for connections beyond the event itself

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Why have one first date on Valentine’s Day when you can meet a whole room of eligible singles in one night?

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Check-in starts at 7pm + our mixer event runs from 7:30–9:30 PM, but stick around after and keep the momentum going as Elicit's DJ plays all night and conversations continue naturally.

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Mixer attendees tend to be 28–50ish but this is an open-aged event. You’ll find your people. Don’t overthink it.

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Note: Meeting the Jillin' It team in-person allows us to better understand your energy and presence, which may lead to future introductions to our private matchmaking clients. (Attendance does not guarantee a match, but being in the room matters.)

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To maintain a man/woman ratio, we reserve the right to refund tickets if needed.

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REFUND POLICY: All ticket sales are final! NO REFUNDS! NO TRANSFERS to future events. You may transfer your ticket to another person with 48 hours notice previous to event. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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****Ticket purchase is good for this event ONLY.****

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Get your ticket now. You never know who you'll meet...

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Looking for a PROMO CODE? Join the Jillin' It LoVe CluB for member only savings, access to reserved tickets and perks, member only monthly events, prefered database status to be considered as a match for Jill’s VIP Matchmaking clients and so much more. Learn more and join the Jillin' It Love Club today!

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For more info for singles head to www.Jillinit.com

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No typical sand or slides at this playground!

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CAW’s playground has colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper and more items than we have space to list here. Students will use all these supplies to create projects including masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and imaginary creatures.

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How will they do all this? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring (after they mix their own unique colors).

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Bet you wish you could stay too!

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

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Guilford Art League’s Winter Show is now on exhibit in the Menunkatuck Room at Nathanael Greene Community Center (32 Church Street, Guilford). In total, there are 48 pieces of art in the show including paintings, pastels, monoprints, mixed media, and collage, featuring dynamic abstract compositions, layered assemblage, bucolic local scenery and more. Each piece is an engaging feast for the eyes. Stop by simply to enjoy the creativity or to look for a special piece for that empty spot on your wall. Artwork will be on display until April 8.

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Featured artists include Nicki Arciodinda Bonanno, Lisa Arnold, Philp Backus, Marsha Borden, Denise Casey, Eileen Clark, Jolie Collins, Steffen Cretella, Raffael Dilauro, Carole Dubiell, Lily Forbush, Arthur Guagliumi, Elizabeth Hundt Scott, Sheila Kaczmarek, Wendi Kohli, Suzanne Kriger, Maureen Lopes, Joanne Martignoni, Sharon Morgio, Lauren Murphy, Scott Paterson, Chris Penry, Beverly Schirmeier, James Voos, Mark Weaver, Vickie Williams, Jeanette Wimmer, and Marian Wittink.

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The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. The objective of the art league is to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. Members and associates of the Guilford Art League are a participating and interactive group of artists who learn and benefit from their association with one another. For more information about its members, visit www.guilfordartleague.org.

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In this seven-week studio course, students will explore the art of printmaking through a focused challenge: creating works strictly within a 12” x 12”  format. Participants may work in relief, intaglio, monotype, or monoprint, using primarily water-based inks (other solutions are permitted).

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Through guided instruction and experimentation, students will develop original designs and concepts that reflect current trends and innovations in contemporary printmaking—all within the creative boundaries of the one-square-foot format. The square format, historically uncommon until the rise of abstraction, presents unique compositional and expressive challenges that foster precision, visual order, and formal structure.

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This course is designed to support the creation of final works suitable for submission to The Center for Contemporary Printmaking’s Footprint International Competition 2026. All skill levels are welcome.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Dive into a lively exploration of watercolor, where color, movement, and spontaneity take center stage.

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Discover inventive ways to build striking abstract patterns and rich textures through guided experimentation and a playful, process-driven approach. Whether you’re just beginning or already deep into your artistic journey, this upbeat session offers fresh techniques and creative sparks to energize your practice.

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Students are invited to move beyond observation and explore an object’s inner life, structure, and essence.

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Instead of simply rendering what is seen on the surface, participants will imagine what lies beneath — the internal rhythms, hidden forms, and unseen energy that give an object its character. Through a process of analysis and invention, students will deconstruct and reconstruct familiar forms, transforming them into expressive, abstracted drawings that blur the line between representation and imagination.

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Students are encouraged to move beyond their “normal” drawing mediums and explore mixing mediums and collage.

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Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how the machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. Students will also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery threat and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish your project with fun buttons, sequins, bling, and fancy stitches.

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Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. You’ll be speeding along in no time!

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Creativity meets skill-building for young artists!

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Young artists discover the basics of drawing and painting through playful, hands-on projects that make learning exciting. Using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and paint, they’ll explore composition, color, line, and value while developing strong observational skills and artistic confidence. Each activity builds coordination and creativity. Together, students will learn to see the world like an artist.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Ever wanted to create animations like The Amazing World of Gumball (2011), Steven Universe (2013), or The Owl House (2020)? This class teaches the skills you need to start bringing your own animations to life. Begin with exercises that introduce you to the program and key animation concepts, then use the second half of the class to create your own original animated short. Build on the skills you’ve learned in previous classes and bring your ideas to the screen! By the end, you’ll have a great foundation to keep animating.

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This class is great for those that have some prior experience but it is also accessible to those that may be just beginning their animating journey. iPads will be provided or you may bring your own! 

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents, Signs of Love, a 7-week show  celebrating love – in the sense of romantic love, as well as through other shared connections between people, animals, and the world around us. Discover new fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and other unexpected pieces by emerging and established artists who represent these ideas in both subtle and bold, as well as personal and universal interpretations. Join us for an Open Reception, Friday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to enjoy the fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments, and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, January 25 from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through March 14. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as 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, and classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online 24/7 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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Join us for an afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and self-publishing! 

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Meet local zinesters and browse an amazing selection of zines featuring comics, poetry, art, and more.

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 Sunday, February 15

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 Noon–5PM

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 Witch Bitch Thrift

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105 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT

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Come support local artists, discover new voices, and fall in love with zines all over again 

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Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting.

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Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Participants will learn a variety of machine sewing methods including piecing, applique, quilting, and freehand. Potential projects include art pieces, wall hangings, patchwork, quilt patterns, bags, a zippered pouch, table runner, or pillow cover. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on more advanced projects.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Creativity grows with confidence!

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Students will build on their drawing and painting skills through fun, hands-on projects that spark imagination and self-expression. Using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and paint, they’ll explore color, composition, texture, and perspective in exciting new ways. Along the way, students strengthen technical skills, try out fresh techniques, and discover even more confidence in their artistic voice.

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Perfect for anyone who has already taken a drawing class at CAW or elsewhere and wants to keep growing as an artist!

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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Opening Reception

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Inviting 1st -5th graders to join our Spring Play “The Quest, a Fairy Tale with Attitude”

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SYNOPSIS: Something is terribly wrong with Grandma! She’s very sick and weak, but luckily for her, recovery is just a quest away! The teacher at the exclusive Fantasy Academy challenges her fairy tale character students to embark on a quest to gather three hard-to-obtain items and cure Grandma. Of course, every good fairy tale has a villain, and the best one of all is the big bad wolf, Huff-n-Puff! If Grandma is in good health, Huff-n-Puff’s plot to snatch the basket of goodies away from Little Red with a Hood might fail! He must keep Grandma feeble by finding the three items before the students do. The fairy tale students fight off the wolf and his sidekick, Tag-Along Troll, and continuously seek the audience’s assistance throughout their journey. Naturally, in the end, their quest is successful, and Grandma is better than ever!

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Open to children 1st - 5th grade. All children registering will be cast in the show. There is no formal audition process. Actors will have unofficial Auditions on the first day of rehearsals. This will be a more relaxed, group-based atmosphere with the goal of matching actors with the parts that are best for them. 

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Rehearsals start on January 11th and are Sundays 1:30 - 3:30 pm and Tuesdays 4 - 6 pm with performances on March 27th, 28th, and 29th. Tech week will include extra rehearsals from 3/23 - 3/26.

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When you register - you can pay now or select invoice me to pay later. Payments are due on January 11th. You can avoid credit card charges by paying by check or cash. If you are paying by check or cash select invoice me and bring payment to rehearsal. If you need financial assistance or a payment plan, please send an email to robyn@madisonartsbarn.org prior to registering!

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Moonstruck in Paris

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Yale Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s beloved  La bohème. Met Opera conductor J. David Jackson returns to lead the Yale Philharmonia and talented cast in this timeless story of young artists in love.

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Fall in love again with this cherished opera, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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An Eastbound Theatre Production

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A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking , featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week:  Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm; free admission.

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This exhibition of fiber art by members of SAQA-CT is designed to explore the varieties of meanings, images, and experiences evoked by the circle. The circle can be appreciated as a shape, a symbol, a concept or a metaphor. This exhibition seeks to celebrate diverse explorations of this image that has permeated cultures across the world and across time.

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“Guilford Art Center is delighted to present this exhibition celebrating the creativity of these fiber artists. We are all part of an interconnected circle, as this show highlights, inspiring and encouraging creative engagement from local and regional artists” says Maureen Belden, Executive Director, Guilford Art Center.

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Betty Busby, an independent SAQA Juried Artist and the Chairperson of SAQA’s Exhibitions Committee, was selected to jury this exhibition. She is a published fiber artist and teacher and maintains a busy exhibit schedule nationally and internationally. She considered each of the 72 entries from regional artists and has selected 36 pieces for the final collection.

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The gallery is open 7 days a week, free entry: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Location:

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Guilford Art Center

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411 Church Street (Route 77)

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Guilford, CT 06437

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

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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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About SAQA

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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. 

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With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

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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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View our full calendar of events at: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs 

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Explora el YCBA a través de una visita guiada conversacional en español dirigida por uno de nuestros profesores graduados de la galería. Las visitas conectan temáticamente obras de nuestra colección permanente y de exposiciones especiales.

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Las visitas guiadas se reúnen en la entrada junto al mostrador de Mesa de Bienvenida.

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Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design—choose between a decorative wand or a functional BBQ fork.

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What to Expect:

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• Learn how to cut, taper, twist, bend, and shape steel using traditional forging techniques
• Get an introduction to the science and process of induction heating
• Design and create a piece with guidance from an experienced instructor
• All materials and reference images will be provided

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• Limited to 4 participants to ensure individual attention
• No experience needed—perfect for beginners
• All tools, materials, and safety gear included

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What to Bring:

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• Closed-toe shoes
• Long pants (jeans or work pants; no leggings or synthetic fabrics)
• A breathable, natural-fiber shirt (avoid synthetics, as the forge gets hot)

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Whether you’re new to blacksmithing or looking to build on your skills, this workshop is a great place to start. You’ll leave with a finished project and a deeper understanding of the forging process.

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Instructor: Ken Cotrona

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $135.00

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MakeHaven Members: $115.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=749&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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 A sharp, Tony Award-winning comedy where sibling rivalries, fading dreams and a surprise visit from a movie star collide in a chaotic, humourous fashion.

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Written by Christopher Durang,

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Directed by Richard Mancini

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – February 06-21

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Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm || Sunday Matinee at 2 pm 

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Calling all manga and anime fans! Join host Jeremy for a meetup where we can talk, trade, and watch anime and manga. Plus gather in the kitchen to create a manga-inspired snack!

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This month's meetup with feature a cook together making musubi and watching Sprited Away.

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Instructor: Jeremy Stenbak

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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=778&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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Trivia at Bobbi’s runs about 90 minutes and is played over five rounds. The game features a slideshow format with image-based and puzzle categories, making it engaging, easy to follow, and accessible for players with hearing difficulties.

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Questions span history, science, music, film, television, geography, and more, creating a well-rounded game that appeals to players of all experience levels and interests.

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A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork, with categories designed to encourage group thinking and collaboration. Bobbi’s puzzle rounds are especially popular, known for their creativity and memorable “A-ha!” moments.

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Trivia at Bobbi’s is always free to play, with prizes and bragging rights for the top-scoring teams. All are welcome!

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Bobbi's

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51 Broadway

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New Haven, CT 06511

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In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

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Nancy L. Greco: “Recurrence”

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February 9 – March 20, 2026

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Opening Reception on Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

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  The evocative imagery of Nancy L. Greco’s drawings occupy ethereal spaces where dreamlike myths and fleeting memories shape a realm of endless potential. Human and animal forms are prominent themes that appear contained by and yet freely float within surreal, natural and architectural settings. Dynamic juxtapositions and unexpected perspectives untether her representational imagery from traditional contexts and invite the viewer to explore the elusive nature of memory - fragmented, incomplete but undeniably vivid.

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  Greco’s drawings, prints, and paintings have been exhibited internationally throughout her 50+ year career. She holds an M.F.A., from The Ohio State University (Columbus) and an M.A. and B.A. in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University. See more of Greco’s work on her website at: www.nancylgreco.com

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

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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Spring Recess (March 16-20) hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Niche is in Founders Hall, across from the Enrollment Services Office.

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

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https://ctstate.edu/art-galleries/#middlesex[MW1] 

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CT State Community College Middlesex

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100 Training Hill Road

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Middletown, CT 06457

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