Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object. Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper. In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored. There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels. Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color. Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary. The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience. Material list available upon registration.

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Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.

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Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist.

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He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.

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In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”.

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He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the

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Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School.

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Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.

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 Hamden Art League’s 3rd Whitney Barn Show Exhibition at the Historical Whitney Barn will open on Thursday May 29,2025. It will run from May 29-June 1, 2025 in cooperation with the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop.The public is invited to an exhibit of artwork by local artist that will include oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, printmaking, ink, mixed media, collage, wall‐hung relief art, fabric art and a limited number of sculptures. This unique event will showcase large, oversized artwork that is contemporary, abstract, or realistic. The reception is Saturday May 31, from 3-5. The Eli Whitney Barn is located at 940 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517

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Participants will learn how to troubleshoot, tear down, and rebuild computers, building the confidence to handle common tech issues at home. Whether you want to upgrade the RAM in your laptop, replace a cracked screen, recover data from an old hard drive, or just understand what’s inside your desktop tower, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the tools, terms, and techniques of DIY computer repair.

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What to Expect

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We’ll start by taking apart a desktop tower, identifying components like the power supply, motherboard, and storage drives, and walking through safe troubleshooting practices. Then we’ll move on to laptops, where things get a bit more compact and delicate. Everyone will get hands-on time working on either a desktop or laptop, with guidance throughout.

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Participants are welcome to bring their own computer or device to explore, with the understanding that this class is focused on learning—not on guaranteed repairs. The goal is to build knowledge and confidence, not necessarily to walk out with a fixed machine.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• How to identify and understand computer components
• Basic troubleshooting steps for common tech issues
• Safe disassembly and reassembly techniques
• How to handle internal parts without causing damage
• Tips for upgrading, repairing, or reusing computers at home

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What’s Provided

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• Desktop and laptop units to explore
• Repair tools and safety gear
• Anti-static protection and handling materials
• All necessary parts and supplies for the class

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Who Should Attend

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Perfect for anyone who wants to understand their home computer better, save money on repairs, or take the first step into DIY tech work. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity!

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prior experience required. Participants will be working with open electronics; safety practices will be reviewed before we begin.

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Instructor: Andrei Jay

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Public Ticket: $62

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MakeHaven Members: $53

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🧠🎤  Mental Health Awareness Month Open Mic: THE RESILIENT SELF  💚

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Join us for an evening of expression, connection, and healing as we uplift voices and honor mental health journeys through poetry, music, storytelling, and more. ✨

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🎙️ Whether you're sharing your truth or holding space for others your presence matters. Let's break the stigma together.

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📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025

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🕕 2pm-5pm

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📍 The Sandbox- 70 Audubon Street New Haven, CT 06510

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🎤 Sign up to perform upon arrival

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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #OpenMicNight #TheResilientSelf #YouAreNotAlone #HealingThroughArt #CommunityCare #SpeakYourTruth

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Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work. 

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-24

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

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

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

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

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Learn more.

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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 King Saison + The Decker Bandits  

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In-Advance: $20

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At-The-Door: $25

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KING SAISON:

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Eclectic Jam Band, Hippie Country Funk - Rooted in New England, Bound for the Road

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King Saison is a "Charcuterie board" of musical flavors, with Genre-Bending original songs from Springfield, Massachusetts. Comprising the talents of King and Saison, the dynamic group is joined by a shared passion for crafting unique sounds that transcend genre boundaries. Two of their songs, "The Raven & The Ivy" and "I Need a Dog" were nominated as FINALISTs for the GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST (2021, 2023), and after releasing their newest single, "Palindromeo" (Sept. 2024), King Saison will be embarking on a tour of Alaska in summer 2025.

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The Decker Bandits:

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The Decker Bandits bring a unique blend of storytelling and songwriting mixed with elements of bluegrass, rock, jam, and jazz. Combined with sharp arrangements, catchy tunes, and great musicianship their live shows are equipped with wild improvisation that make people dance.

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🎭  Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre

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What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?

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Stripped of everything but his imagination, a struggling actor transforms his prison cell into an unexpected stage. Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny is a gripping, poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and the redemptive power of storytelling. When all that remains is you—how do you rewrite your fate?

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This groundbreaking  world premiere  is the culminating production of Long Wharf Theatre’s 60th Season and was developed through our New Works Initiative. Written and performed by New Haven artist  Terrence Riggins , the piece draws from his lived experience as an artist in prison, where imagination became survival and storytelling became a form of liberation.

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Presented in partnership with  Collective Consciousness Theatre , Unbecoming Tragedy invites audiences into a transformative ritual—where theatre becomes a tool for reckoning, healing, and reclaiming power.

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📍  Location:  Yale Off-Broadway Theater @   41 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511

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📅  Run Dates:  May 11 – June 1

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🎟  Tickets Available Now:  LINK HERE

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We’d really love for you to experience this beautiful new work— feel free to share it with your community and keep spreading the word!

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 Prom 2.0

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Get ready to relive your high school prom or go to a prom you may have missed! Join us for a night of dancing, fun, and nostalgia at our in-person event. Dust off your fancy attire (current or retro!) and get ready to make new memories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dance the night away and make new memories that will last a lifetime. See you there!

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Preferred Seating in the first two rows, and first come first served General Admission Seating with additional Standing Room in the back.

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TODD BARRY

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Todd Barry has released four one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one, Domestic Shorthair.

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He's appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

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His acting credits include the feature films The Wrestler and Road Trip.

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He has also starred in several television series such as Flight of the Concords, Chappelle's Show, Spin City, Sex and the City and many more. You may have heard his voice on the animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

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Todd is also the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 travel memoir Thank You For Coming To Hattiesburg.

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

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Welcome to the CT Underground Comedy Show! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious monthly comedy show at Hotrod's Spotlight Lounge. Join us for a night of non-stop comedy featuring some of the best rising comedians in the area. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a night filled with gut-busting jokes and side-splitting humor. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter and fun!

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This Yeah Dude comedy production is run by CT local comedian, Kevin Doty. The show features local and traveling comedians, all at the top of their game, and moving up the comedy hierarchy. This is your chance to see some of the funniest comedians on the east coast before they move on to the theaters, arenas and Netflix specials.

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 Rotary Districts 7950 & 7980 | May 30 – June 1, 2025 | Southbridge, MA

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Step aboard the Magical Mystery Tour , Rotary’s most exhilarating and immersive experience of the year — a three-day celebration of Rotary’s impact, powered by music, peace, innovation, and human connection.

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From the opening notes of a live peace-inspired keynote to the vibrant rhythm of hands-on service, this is your invitation to be inspired, ignited, and transformed by the Magic of Rotary.

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🔮 What to Expect on the Tour: A Detailed Look

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🎶 Friday, May 30: Discovery, Dialogue, and David LaMotte

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• 3:00 – 5:00 PM — Deep Dive Workshops
• Start your weekend with a powerful series of 8 dynamic sessions designed to expand your mind and fuel your purpose. Topics include:
• Opus for Peace & Positive Peace
• Fundraising Strategies for the Future
• Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Service
• Membership Growth & Innovation
• Public Image and Impact
• Club Culture & Collaboration
• These sessions will feature thought leaders, Rotarians, and global innovators.
• 6:00 – 9:00 PM — Welcome Reception, Dinner & Keynote
• Kick off the celebration in style with a festive cocktail reception and dinner, followed by our featured keynote speaker , David LaMotte — Rotary Peace Fellow, award-winning musician, and global changemaker. Be moved by his message of peace and the power of art to transform the world.
• 9:00 – 11:00 PM — Late Night Vibes: Hospitality & Music
• Cap off the night with casual conversations, creative connections, and live music from the District 7980 Opus for Peace Band.

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🕊️ Saturday, May 31: Inspiration, Interact, and Impact

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• 7:30 – 9:00 AM — Community Breakfast
• Enjoy a hearty breakfast with fellow Rotarians before a full day of adventure.
• 9:00 – 10:30 AM — Youth Arrive & Morning Keynote
• The Parallel Interact Youth Conference kicks off!
• David LaMotte returns for a special keynote shared with both youth and adult attendees — exploring the deep intersection of music, peacebuilding, and youth leadership.
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — District Breakouts
• Each district convenes separately to celebrate achievements, present awards, and build unity within their unique communities.
• 12:00 – 1:30 PM — Youth & Diversity Celebration Lunch
• Gather for a vibrant lunch honoring our youth leaders and their global perspectives. A powerful panel will discuss how young voices are shaping peace in today’s divided world.
• 1:30 – 4:00 PM — The Magical Mystery Tour in Southbridge
• Step outside for a curated experience of Southbridge’s artistic, historic, and cultural magic — plus a hands-on peace workshop focused on healing and hope through community dialogue.
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM — Cocktail Hour & PDG Gathering
• Mingle with Rotarians across districts and eras, including a special toast to our Past District Governors.
• 6:30 – 9:00 PM — Gala Awards Night & Peace Concert
• Get ready for an unforgettable evening!
• Celebrate Rotary excellence with major district awards.
• Hear from our Rotary International President’s Representative , PDG Sam Movva , on peacebuilding from District 3020, India.
• Then be blown away by the electric talent of rock violinist Daisy Jopling as she and her band ignite the night in a spectacular performance weaving music, storytelling, and Rotary’s global mission.
• 9:00 – 11:00 PM — Hospitality Suites Reopen
• More music, more mingling, more Rotary magic.

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🌅 Sunday, June 1: Reflection and Renewal

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• 8:30 – 9:15 AM — Memorial Service
• A quiet moment of reverence as we remember the Rotarians we’ve lost and honor their legacy of service.
• 9:15 – 10:00 AM — Breakfast & Fellowship
• Reconnect and reflect over breakfast with newfound friends.
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Master Service & Peace Project
• Before heading home, join together in service — supporting the Southbridge community through a meaningful, hands-on project that embodies Rotary’s heart: Service Above Self.

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💫 Don’t Miss Your Seat on the Tour!

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Whether you're a club leader, a new member, or a young changemaker, this weekend will connect your heart to Rotary’s purpose in bold, new ways. Space is limited — register now and experience the Magic of Rotary!

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🌀 Register Today

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📍 May 30 – June 1, 2025

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📍 Southbridge, Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

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

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🎉 Introducing Cookie39's Free Cookie of the Month 🎉

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

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Monthly flavors to be announced on Instagram @cookiethirtynine.

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

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.

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  The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.

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  The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.

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 The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open. 

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 Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.

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The newest gallery exhibition at Guilford Art Center, “Dear Mother,” will present artworks which honor our relationship to the natural world through a variety of mediums and practices. This exhibition will explore and embrace our most ancient connections through one of our most human behaviors – artmaking.

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  The exhibition will be open May 2 – June 1, 2025. Over 100 works will be included by local artists, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media, and encaustic.

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  The community is invited to the Welcoming Reception on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to all.

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The GAC gallery is free to enter and open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Shop, which carries handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open. 

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Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.

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Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson 

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In life, as in nature, surviving requires a mix of holding together and letting go. This is also true collectively, as a society, and individually as artists and creators. BREATH AND BONE, a new installation by artists Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson will be on view at City Gallery from May 2 - June 1. The Artist Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

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 Boardslide

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May 2 - June 15, 2025

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM

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Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM

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Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM

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Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)

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

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In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.

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The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?

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The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.

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Featured Artists:

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Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade

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 Hamden Art League’s 3rd Whitney Barn Show Exhibition at the Historical Whitney Barn will open on Thursday May 29,2025. It will run from May 29-June 1, 2025 in cooperation with the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop.The public is invited to an exhibit of artwork by local artist that will include oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, printmaking, ink, mixed media, collage, wall‐hung relief art, fabric art and a limited number of sculptures. This unique event will showcase large, oversized artwork that is contemporary, abstract, or realistic. The reception is Saturday May 31, from 3-5. The Eli Whitney Barn is located at 940 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517

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

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-tracey-emin-i-loved-you-until-morning-26

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Dockside Brewery Presents: COUNTRY TAILGATE – ROUND 3!

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Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 12–6PM

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No tickets needed | 21+ event

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We’re turning up the heat again—Country Tailgate is back for its third round, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join us at Dockside Brewery for an unforgettable day of country vibes, great brews, and all-out fun by the water.

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What to Expect:

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• Ride the mechanical bull and show off your skills

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• Play your favorite tailgate games with friends

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• Enjoy ice-cold craft beer, cocktails, and delicious food

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• Enter for your chance to win awesome prizes + dress to impress Country Tailgate style

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Whether you’re coming in boots and daisy dukes or just ready for a good time, this event is the perfect way to kick off summer.

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Gather your crew, no ticket required—just show up and tailgate the Dockside way!

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Owls are a true indicator of the health of our ecosystem according to owl rehabilitator and educator Gwen Rice. Only 1 in 4 survive their first year of life in the wild, with many losses human related. Rice, co-founder of Freedom First Wildlife Rehab, will present “Owls Among Us” at the historic Pardee-Morris House (PMH) on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. Free registration here.

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During this special “opening day” presentation at PMH, Rice will discuss the eight species of owls found in Connecticut and advise visitors on how to protect them. She’ll bring along two live “owl ambassadors” for an up-close view.

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Rice notes that as natural pest controllers, owls play a significant role in the food chain and keep the populations of their prey in check. Sadly, their lifestyle also exposes them to the lethal doses of rodenticides frequently used for household pest control. Rice will discuss rodenticides and other threats to Connecticut’s owls and offer visitors advice on how they can help protect them. “We encourage citizens to become good stewards of the environment by avoiding the use of poison, installing owl houses and supporting conservation efforts,” she says. 

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Rice spent 36 years as an occupational therapist, rehabilitating people. In 2016, she opted for something different. “As an avid owl enthusiast, it was a natural fit to turn my rehab skills towards these amazing birds,” she says. “I spent countless hours studying each species of owl, learning their behaviors and husbandry.” In need of a solid mentor, she traveled to El Paso, Arkansas, to the Raptor Center of Central Arkansas, and studied with Bird of Prey Rehabilitator Rodney Paul. Earning a federal permit to work independently with owls took five years; she and her husband, Rich, maintain permits from the state of Connecticut, USFW and USDA in order to perform this vital work.

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Join us for a performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a question-and-answer session. Playing Images encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, is joined in conversation by members of the Haven String Quartet. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.

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An encore performance will take place on Wednesday, June 4, at 12:30 pm. 

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Space is limited; meet in the Gallery lobby.

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

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-architecture-ycba-7

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Silk’n Sounds will be presenting a concert in partnership with USNH at 3:00 on Sunday, June 1. Come enjoy a spirited performance in celebration of love and harmony!

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Silk’n Sounds, a women’s chorus with over 50 members, performs for wide-ranging audiences across Connecticut and participates in Harmony, Inc., an international a cappella organization. Under the dynamic direction of Kia Lampe-Önnerud, Silk’n Sounds maintains a broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs, including jazz standards, ballads and rhythmic pop favorites from the Great American Songbook with composers from Ira and George Gershwin to Stevie Wonder.

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An Exhibition of Prints by Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, Faculty Printmakers

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Welcome to Little Lies (Tribute to Fleetwood Mac)! Little Lies is an 8-piece tribute from Boston performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Join us for a night of romance, drama, and, of course, Rumours! Featuring two female and two male vocalists, along with an ensemble of professional musicians dedicated to capturing the magic of one of the world’s most successful bands.

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Welcome to Glitter Glam & Bingo Jam!

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A benefit for the APNH weekly Trans Support Group.

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Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar with The Darling Divas. Get ready to test your luck and skills in this unique twist on the classic game of Bingo. Prizes, surprises, and tucks await you! Don't miss out on this exciting event.

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Doors open: 5 pm for food for purchase. (no outside snacks please.)

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Ticket price $40.00 includes 1 book of 10 games, (more available for purchase), fabulous entertainment and prizes.

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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Register Now

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🍕 Dough-nate & Celebrate Join us for a sizzling night of community and creativity as we fire up MakeHaven’s homemade pizza oven for a Pizza Party Potluck in support of The Great Give! Bring your favorite toppings, a side dish, or dessert to share—and we’ll provide the dough, sauce, and good vibes. 🍅🧀

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For the suggested donation, please donate through The Great Give to support our amazing fundraisers! Scroll to the FUNDRAISERS section and click those with ** in the name – those are makers looking for help reaching their goal! The Great Give starts accepting donations May 2 – we will remind you to give!

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Event Lead: Laurel Lyngklip

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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=488&reset=1&reset=1

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

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🎭  Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre

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What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?

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Stripped of everything but his imagination, a struggling actor transforms his prison cell into an unexpected stage. Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny is a gripping, poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and the redemptive power of storytelling. When all that remains is you—how do you rewrite your fate?

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This groundbreaking  world premiere  is the culminating production of Long Wharf Theatre’s 60th Season and was developed through our New Works Initiative. Written and performed by New Haven artist  Terrence Riggins , the piece draws from his lived experience as an artist in prison, where imagination became survival and storytelling became a form of liberation.

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Presented in partnership with  Collective Consciousness Theatre , Unbecoming Tragedy invites audiences into a transformative ritual—where theatre becomes a tool for reckoning, healing, and reclaiming power.

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📍  Location:  Yale Off-Broadway Theater @   41 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511

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📅  Run Dates:  May 11 – June 1

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🎟  Tickets Available Now:  LINK HERE

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We’d really love for you to experience this beautiful new work— feel free to share it with your community and keep spreading the word!

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

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.

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“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.  

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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 (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).

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

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New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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🍻Happy Hour Alert! 🚨 Join us at Dockside Brewery, Mon-Fri 3-6PM at the bar for deals that will make your wallet smile! 💸

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The United Girls' Choir is currently holding auditions for their 2025-2026 season! All girls ages 5-17 can audition, and no musical experience is necessary. For more information or to schedule an audition for a different time, please email info@unitedchoir.com or visit www.unitedgirlschoir.com/auditions.

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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

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The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

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The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

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Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

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Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

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To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.

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“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.  

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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 (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).

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

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

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

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Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

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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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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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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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Jessikah Díaz, PhD candidate in English, Yale University, will engage Turner’s “indistinct” Staffa with the period’s ambivalent attitude toward technological progress and its faint recognition of passing time.

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When buyer James Lenox first saw J. M. W. Turner’s Staffa, Fingal’s Cave (1831–32), the painting’s “indistinctness” disappointed him. Whether Staffa’s dominating atmosphere or darkened color palette caused the displeasure, Turner’s first painting to enter an American collection fell flat. Jessikah Díaz considers Turner’s “indistinct” style as its own aesthetic category, one mediating his relationship between the shock and awe of Romanticism and the ordinariness of reality. By reconsidering Lenox’s comment, Díaz engages Turner’s “indistinct” Staffa with the period’s ambivalent attitude toward technological progress and its faint recognition of passing time.

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For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/art-context-staffa-indistinct.

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Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

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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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The United Girls' Choir is currently holding auditions for their 2025-2026 season! All girls ages 5-17 can audition, and no musical experience is necessary. For more information or to schedule an audition for a different time, please email info@unitedchoir.com or visit www.unitedgirlschoir.com/auditions.

​

Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

​

The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

​

The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

​

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

​

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

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To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Avenue

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Hamden, CT 06517

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

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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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Simple Plan at College Street Music Hall

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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DEAN WAREHAM

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Dean Wareham was born in Wellington, New Zealand. He moved to New York City as a teenager in 1977, and attended the high school where he met his future Galaxie 500 bandmates. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Social Studies. In 1987 he founded Galaxie 500, who released three albums, all produced by Kramer and released on Rough Trade. 2024 saw the release of new compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks: Uncollected Noise New York ’88-’90. Wareham’s next band Luna recorded seven albums for Elektra and Beggar’s Banquet (including Penthouse, on Rolling Stone’s list of best albums of the 90s), followed by three albums as Dean & Britta (with his wife Britta Phillips), and two solo albums. His most recent release, also on Carpark Records, was a holiday album in collaboration with Britta and Sonic Boom.

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His memoir Black Postcards is a chronicle of his years in indie rock and was published by Penguin. He has also co-composed soundtracks and acted in several films for Noah Baumbach, most recently White Noise.

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That’s the Price of Loving Me is Dean's first album with Kramer since Galaxie 500’s This Is Our Music in 1990.

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

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ESCAPE-ISM

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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This event is General Admission Standing Room on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

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Simple Plan will donate $1 from each ticket sold on this tour to the Simple Plan Foundation. Established in 2005, the Simple Plan Foundation focuses on helping young people in need and showcasing the power of music as a tool to find purpose and direction in life. Since its inception the Simple Plan Foundation has donated over $2M to various charitable causes in Canada and has been awarded many prestigious distinctions for its philanthropic work.

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SIMPLE PLAN

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From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN have been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics – and, most recently, launched the omnipresent #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge that’s spawned more than 3.4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Usher and Venus and Serena Williams.

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HARDER THAN IT LOOKS is the first self-released album from drummer Chuck Comeau, vocalist Pierre Bouvier and guitarists Sébastien Lefebvre and Jeff Stinco. The album respects Simple Plan’s storied career while pushing forward in new ways, with songs like “The Antidote,” “Ruin My Life” (ft. Deryck Whibley), “Congratulations,” "Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare's Over)" and "Iconic" set to stand as fan favourites for years to come.

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“It’s amazingly complex to be in a band for 20-plus years, to keep going, stay relevant and manage all the challenges that come your way,” Bouvier says. “It’s the furthest thing from a ‘simple plan’ – it’s truly a lot harder than it looks. Throughout our career, it’s taken a while to be mature enough to understand that our sound is an asset, not a liability. On this album we said: ‘Let’s just embrace who we are and not be afraid to do what we do best.’ Making a good Simple Plan record is just as hard as making something off the beaten path.  

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

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WINONA FIGHTER

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Nashville-based Winona Fighter is breathing new life into the resurging punk scene. Recently signed to Rise Records, they are on a mission to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen. This mission statement is exemplified by latest single "I'm In The Market To Please No One", a sonic kick in the face with an earworm chorus and empowered lyrical content and delivery.

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Coco’s (front-woman of Winona Fighter) introduction to the Boston punk rock scene at an early age was the catalyst influence for her sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do justice to the scene Coco had left behind, eventually adding Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family.

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The release of “I’m In The Market To Please No One” saw the band deliver their first proper music video. The song received major support from DSPs including placements with covers on ‘All New Punk’ and ‘New Noise’ playlists. The band is recognized as an energized powerhouse during their live performances. Their shows are a space where all bullshit and ego is left at the door - all are welcome, equal and need to get on their fucking feet. They’re not slowing down in 2024 with 10 shows at SXSW and a US tour with Bayside, Finch and Armor For Sleep. The band will also hit festival stages again for Shaky Knees, Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival.  

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

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LOSERS CLUB

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Two punk-rock kids that grew up way too fast. Real life caught up to us but this is our way of staying young at heart. No boundaries. No rules. No genre. Just fresh tunes. We hope these songs mean as much to you as they do to us :)  

Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.

​

“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.  

​

The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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Join us for a performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a question-and-answer session. Playing Images encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, is joined in conversation by members of the Haven String Quartet. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.  

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This is an encore of the Playing Images performance held on Sunday, June 1. 

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Space is limited; meet in the Gallery lobby.  

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Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

​

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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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

​

The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

​

The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

​

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

​

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

​

To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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The New Reach Auction is a celebrated annual event that has brought the community together for over 20 years to support a vital cause. This cherished tradition unites individuals, businesses, and philanthropists across Connecticut to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing homelessness and food insecurity.

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Each year, attendees enjoy an evening of lively bidding, entertainment, and community spirit while contributing to a mission of hope and resilience. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit New Reach’s programs, which provide shelter, resources, and pathways to stability for individuals and families in need.

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Your participation in the New Reach Auction helps ensure that vulnerable members of our community receive the support they need to overcome hardship and rebuild their lives. Together, we can continue to create a stronger, more compassionate Connecticut.

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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

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What to Expect:

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

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Goals of the Meetup:

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

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

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

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What to Bring:

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

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Instructor: Adam Work

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=311&reset=1&reset=1

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

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🔥 Skip the swiping—come meet real, local singles in person! 🔥

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

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🍸 The night starts with a casual mingle & mixer —Grab a drink (not included, but encouraged) and enjoy some casual conversation before the dating rounds begin.

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💬 Not great at starting conversations?  No worries! Because we’ve got you covered with icebreaker questions to kick off each round. Plus, there’s a lovely, high-energy host there to hype you up, keep the energy high, and ease any nerves!

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✨ As the night progresses, remember the room might be buzzing with loud and exciting chats! So while it might be a bit hard to hear your date... Embrace the noise! Because it's part of the fun and lively atmosphere that Sips & Sparks fosters at each event.

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And as the bell rings to signal the end of each round, you’ll rotate to meet someone new in an atmosphere filled with positive energy and excitement. You’ll get to meet everyone in the room in a fun, relaxed way.

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

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💖 How it works:

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✔️ After each speed date round, you’ll select friend, date, or none on a simple matching system.

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✔️ If there’s a mutual match, we’ll send you each other’s contact info the next day!

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✔️ No smartphone? No problem—we’ve got paper match forms too.

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✨ Remember: This event is all about active listening, learning, and exploring connections. While many people do meet someone special, the key to enjoying this experience is letting go of expectations and focusing on meeting new people, discovering common interests, and seeing where things go.

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It’s about building confidence, sharpening your social skills, and being open to the possibility of a new friendship or even a romantic connection —but don’t go in expecting one.

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What you can expect is to take actionable steps  toward meeting new people, because you definitely won’t find your match staying home alone. 💪

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📲 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@sipsandsparks) for event updates, sneak peeks, and surprise promo codes! 🎉

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Disclaimers: The age range specified for this event is intended as a general guideline and recommendation. We will not turn away any participant based on age or gender and will not be verifying such information at the event. Note that we do not perform background checks on any participants. Similarly to most other dating platforms, it is your responsibility to perform your own due diligence on any individuals you choose to meet with. Our primary goal is to create an inclusive, comfortable, and enjoyable environment for all attendees. Sips and Sparks reserves the right to postpone or cancel any event that does not have enough participants registered. Although this rarely occurs, if it does, you would be given the option to either receive a refund or transfer your ticket to a different event.

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Notice: Some of our venues do not have elevators. If you require such accommodations, please contact us at contact@sipsandsparks.org before purchasing your ticket so we can verify whether or not this will be available at that particular location.

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Release of Liability: By participating in this event, attendees agree to release and hold harmless Sips and Sparks LLC, its employees, representatives, venues, and partners, from any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from or related to any accidents, incidents, injuries, or property damage that may occur during or after the event. Attendance at the event and pursuing individuals met at the event is done at each individual's own risk.

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Photo/Media Release: By attending this event, attendees grant Sips and Sparks LLC the right to capture and use their image and likeness in future promotional and advertising materials, without further notification or compensation.

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Refund Policy: Because there is limited space at the venue and limited time for rounds, please notify the hosts at least 1 week in advance if you cannot attend to guarantee a refund. Within 1 week of the event, we will only issue a refund if we are able to fill your spot. (Note that Eventbrite processing fees are always non-refundable!) Please e-mail us for a refund credit at contact@sipsandsparks.org.

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Participants will learn how to build and test a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit using a breadboard—no soldering required! This beginner-friendly electronics workshop is perfect for anyone curious about circuitry but unsure where to start. Along the way, you’ll gain a solid foundation in electronics terminology, tools, and safety practices. Each participant will receive a kit with all the components needed for the class, plus a few extras to encourage future experimentation at home.

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What to Expect

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You’ll start with an introduction to breadboarding and basic electronic components, then move into building your own VCO circuit from scratch. We’ll walk through how to read datasheets, test circuits with LEDs, and safely use a multimeter and oscilloscope. The instructor will guide you step-by-step, and there will be time for hands-on experimentation, questions, and troubleshooting.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• How to use a breadboard for circuit prototyping
• Reading integrated circuit datasheets
• Identifying resistors, capacitors, and other components
• Using a multimeter to test voltage, resistance, and continuity
• Using an oscilloscope to visualize signal output
• Testing circuits with LEDs
• Practicing electronics safety
• Troubleshooting and experimenting with simple analog circuits

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What’s Provided

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• A complete electronics kit (yours to keep)
• Breadboard, ICs, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and more
• Access to shared multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Instructional materials and guided practice time

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Who Should Attend

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This class is ideal for beginners with no prior electronics experience who want a fun, approachable way to dive into circuits and hardware tinkering. Great for curious minds, DIYers, and future synth builders!

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prior experience necessary. This is a no-solder, low-voltage class focused on safe handling of beginner electronics equipment. All tools and materials will be provided.

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Instructor: Andrei Jay

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Public Ticket: $63.00

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MakeHaven Members: $54.00

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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=469&reset=1&reset=1

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

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Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

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

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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KEEP FLYING

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

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FROM STATES AWAY

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

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ALWAYS GROUNDED

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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MILDLY ALLERGIC

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Links: Official Website | Instagram | Spotify

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The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.

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“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.  

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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 (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).

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

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

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

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

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

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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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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

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Sidewalk Studio is an outdoor program, held in front of the Yale University Art Gallery, that fosters impromptu art making on a drop-in basis. Led by Gallery staff and Yale undergraduate and graduate students, each session focuses on a single medium and connects to works in the collection. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund. 

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All are welcome.

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Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work. 

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-12

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Jasleni Brito is a Dominican-American artist, oracle deck creator, and certified transformation coach based in Connecticut. Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean heritage, her work celebrates the beauty, resilience, and spiritual depth of everyday life. Blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary storytelling, Jasleni creates art as a form of ritual—each piece infused with intention, healing, and magic.

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Purchase her custom oracle deck, candles and artwork!

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🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

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Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

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✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

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Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

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🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

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A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

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🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours

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Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.

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📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.

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💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

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Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

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📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

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The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

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The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

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Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

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Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

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To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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

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

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Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006).  Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.

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His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.

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

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Poets, -Artists-Singers-Songwriters-Acoustic or stand up performances! welcome to our Open Mic held on the First Thursday of each month at the Scranton Library in Madison 108 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT.

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Explore the YCBA with behind-the-scenes visits to our Study Room, conservation studios, and galleries. Train your eyes to play our scavenger hunt and make a mixed-media collage based on our collection.

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“Teen Thursdays” are designed to welcome audiences aged 13–19 to engage with the museum's collection in a meaningful way. We will make art, have fun, and hang out with like-minded students interested in art, creativity, and creating community together. Each session will include a themed art-making activity, an invitation to explore the galleries, refreshments, behind-the-scenes access to the museum, and a designated space to hang out. 

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For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/teen-thursday-night-museum.

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

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