Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

Guest conductor Nicholas McGegan leads Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in a performance of George Frideric Handel's Jephtha (HWV 70) at Woolsey Hall.

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Based upon the Old Testament story of Jephtha (Judges Chapter 11), this oratorio, believed to be the last one written by Handel, is based upon Jephtha's rash promise to God. 

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Free and open to the public.

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Livestream link

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Contact: Jeff Hazewinkel

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View event page

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Schola Cantorum  is a chamber choir that performs sacred music from the sixteenth century to the present day in concert settings and choral services around the world. It is sponsored by Yale Institute of Sacred Music and led by interim conductor Stefan Parkman. Masaaki Suzuki is the ensemble’s principal guest conductor. Open by audition to students from all departments and professional schools across Yale University, the choir has a special interest in historically informed performance practice, often in collaboration with instrumentalists from Juilliard415.

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Since its founding in 2009,  Juilliard415 , that school’s principal period-instrument ensemble, has made significant contributions to musical life in New York and beyond, bringing major figures in the field of early music to lead performances of both rare and canonical works by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. With its frequent musical collaborator the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, the ensemble has performed throughout Scandinavia, Italy, Japan, Southeast Asia, the U.K., and India. 

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Hailed as “brilliantly fresh, unexpected and exhilarating” by The Scottish Herald, the Maxwell Quartet is now firmly regarded as one of Britain's finest young string quartets, with a strong connection to their folk music heritage and a commitment to expanding the string quartet repertoire.

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The group officially began in 2010 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where its founding members met as postgraduate students. Currently, the quartet performs regularly across the UK and Europe. In 2019, their debut tour of the USA garnered critical acclaim and saw the group performing to sold out venues in New York, Florida, California and Washington.

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FREE tickets must be ordered via the georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com website.

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Clinton residents can order on a first-come, first-served basis one month before each concert. Non-residents can order two weeks before each concert depending on availability.

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For further information visit: www.georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com

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www.facebook.com/GeorgeFlynnClassicalConcerts

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GMChorale will present Brahm’s “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” as well as contemporary pieces by James Mulholland, Morten Lauridsen and Shawn Kirchner, at the Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center at Middletown High School on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Each composer selected poetry that found its way into the music featured in GMChorale’s mainstage concert, “Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies.” The selected pieces are connected in a variety of ways: musically, texturally, stylistically and thematically.

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When Johannes Brahms composed his Liebeslieder Waltzes (Opus 52 and Opus 65), he turned for inspiration to Georg Friedrich Daumer’s Polydora, a collection of folksongs exploring the varied aspects of romantic love – longing, flirtation, devotion, tenderness, and sorrow, to name a few. Brahms introduces us to 32 of these poems and ends with a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe that sums up the pain and joy of love.

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Five short thematically connected pieces have been added to the program. The Elm City Girls’ Choir will be singing “Dirait-on,” Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem set to music by Morten Lauridsen. GMChorale continues with a James Mulholland arrangement from his composition “Four Robert Burns Ballads.” “My love is like a red, red rose,” the first line of a ballad by the 18th Century poet Robert Burns, speaks of love and steadfast devotion. James Agee, a mid-20th Century screenwriter, film critic, and author, whose poem “Sure on this Shining Night” was set to music by Morten Lauridsen, offers an assurance of kindness in the luminous skies of night. For Shawn Kirschner’s arrangement of “Bright Morning Stars,” a tribute to familial love, he turns to a traditional Appalachian song. Finally, a hymn text by John Adam Granade (1763-1807), a preacher active in the Great Revival in the West two centuries ago, is set to new music in Shawn Kirchner’s “Sweet Rivers,” which extols a redeeming love.

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Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for this celebration of “Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies,” under the baton of Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio. The Elm City Girls’ Choir will join GMChorale on stage, with Eric Trudel and Blake Hansen on piano. The concert begins at 4:00pm, but plan to arrive early to hear a 3:00pm lecture by Neely Bruce, which is included in the ticket price. Tickets are available online at www.gmchorale.org

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Nicholas McGegan, Conductor

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HANDEL Jephtha

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GMChorale will present Brahm’s “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” as well as contemporary pieces by James Mulholland, Morten Lauridsen and Shawn Kirchner, at the Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center at Middletown High School on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Each composer selected poetry that found its way into the music featured in GMChorale’s mainstage concert, “Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies.” The selected pieces are connected in a variety of ways: musically, texturally, stylistically and thematically.

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 When Johannes Brahms composed his Liebeslieder Waltzes (Opus 52 and Opus 65), he turned for inspiration to Georg Friedrich Daumer’s Polydora, a collection of folksongs exploring the varied aspects of romantic love – longing, flirtation, devotion, tenderness, and sorrow, to name a few. Brahms introduces us to 32 of these poems and ends with a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe that sums up the pain and joy of love.

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 Five short thematically connected pieces have been added to the program. The Elm City Girls’ Choir will be singing “Dirait-on,” Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem set to music by Morten Lauridsen. GMChorale continues with a James Mulholland arrangement from his composition “Four Robert Burns Ballads.” “My love is like a red, red rose,” the first line of a ballad by the 18th Century poet Robert Burns, speaks of love and steadfast devotion. James Agee, a mid-20th Century screenwriter, film critic, and author, whose poem “Sure on this Shining Night” was set to music by Morten Lauridsen, offers an assurance of kindness in the luminous skies of night. For Shawn Kirschner’s arrangement of “Bright Morning Stars,” a tribute to familial love, he turns to a traditional Appalachian song. Finally, a hymn text by John Adam Granade (1763-1807), a preacher active in the Great Revival in the West two centuries ago, is set to new music in Shawn Kirchner’s “Sweet Rivers,” which extols a redeeming love.

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 Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for this celebration of “Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies,” under the baton of Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio. The Elm City Girls’ Choir will join GMChorale on stage, with Eric Trudel and Blake Hansen on piano. The concert begins at 4:00pm, but plan to arrive early to hear a 3:00pm lecture by Neely Bruce, which is included in the ticket price. Tickets are available online at www.gmchorale.org

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In this fun and creative class, young artists will learn how to make one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of monotype techniques. We’ll explore how to work with water based inks to create colorful, expressive artwork that can’t be repeated—each print is a surprise!

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Students will experiment with texture, layering, and mark-making while learning the basics of printmaking in a playful, supportive environment. A field trip to the Yale Art Gallery is included to spark inspiration and show printmaking in action!

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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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Administered by the Council of Heads of College, the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards support on-campus dramatic, musical, dance, video or film productions, literary publications, and exhibitions in each residential college. These projects are supported by the Sudler Fund, the Welch Art Fund, and the Bates Fund. 

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Two Yale student recipients of of this award will receive a residency to realize their dream project in The Dome, with the support of Yale Schwarzman Center staff and resources. 

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

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

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

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New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

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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.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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 Husband and Wife Team Up for LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A Collaboration at City Gallery

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For more than 60 years, Roberta Friedman and Stanley Friedman have created memories — literally and in their respective artwork. LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A COLLABORATION is an exhibit of their complementary works and will be on view from October 31- November 30. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2 from 2-5 p.m., and an Artists’ Talk and demonstration of creating an encaustic monotype on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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

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

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Explore the shapes and patterns of the natural world through the art of papercutting.

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Students will learn to design and cut original compositions using freehand techniques with precision tools and fine scissors. Beginning with simple forms and gradually advancing in complexity, all work is created at a manageable 5 x 7″ scale. Finished papercuts are assembled into a hand-crafted softcover book featuring framed pockets to hold and display the artwork. A reusable page template allows for flexible expansion. The final result will be a beautifully bound collection of intricate, personal designs.

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We will also take a field trip to a local professional paper cutter’s studio and gallery for a demonstration.

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This is a course for both beginners and those with some experience. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught including measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing.

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Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored practice session a week.

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Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW.

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

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Join us for a talk in Miller Hall by ISM assistant professor of liturgical studies Nina Glibetić. This event is part of the ISM Liturgy Symposium Series.

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Free and open to the public.

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Details

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Contact: Katya Vetrov

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Discover your creative potential in our Introduction to Drawing course, designed for adults of all skill levels—even if you’ve never picked up a pencil before. In this welcoming and supportive environment, you’ll explore fundamental techniques like shading, line work, and composition while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials. Each session encourages personal expression and growth, helping you build confidence and find your unique artistic voice. Whether you’re looking to relax, learn something new, or rekindle a love for art, this class is the perfect starting point. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing.

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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 $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash, or check.

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

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Don’t be intimidated any longer—come learn to paint. This class will unfold the mysteries of painting by introducing students to the basics: selecting materials, setting up a palette, handling paint, and composing a picture. The class will emphasize learning to see what you wish to paint with the goal of rendering form clearly in terms of color and design. Come to the first class ready to paint.

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CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring.

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 Where: kamrDANCE Studio LLC, Corner of Wadsworth Street and Mill Rock Road, Hamden, CT, 06517

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White garage with fence across from tennis courts/Mill Rock Park!

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Drop-in Cost: $25 suggested, $10-25 (sliding scale/pay what you can!)

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Zelle (preferred), Venmo, cash, and checks written out to kamrDANCE Studio LLC accepted

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SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2025 SCHEDULE: Sept 4th - Dec 18th

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MONDAYS

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Intermediate 7-8:15 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 10/20 (makeup: 10/23)

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THURSDAYS

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Adv beginner/mixed level 5:30-6:45 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 9/11 (makeup: 9/15), 10/16 (makeup: 10/13), 11/6 (makeup: 11/10), 11/27 (makeup: 11/24)

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”Makeup” means that whenever there is no Intermediate on a Monday, it will be offered instead on the indicated Thursday. Whenever there is no Adv Beginner on a Thursday, it will instead be offered on the indicated Monday.

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THURSDAYS

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All levels improv jam 6:50-7:20 PM ET (specific dates)

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Dates offered: 9/4, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

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*If you take class and then stay for the jam, there is no extra cost. If you come just for the jam, it is a suggested donation of $5-10.

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NEW!: The last Thursday class of each month will specifically focus on improvisation skills for the entire class!

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Dates: 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18

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No experience or shoes necessary for beginner! Come work on technique, musicality, choreography, and improvisation in a safe and fun environment!

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Alexis is also available for private or small group lessons. If you are interested, please email kamrdanceco@gmail.com

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Bingo every Monday Night!

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Discover the artistry of rug tufting, a creative process where participants will sketch a pattern on a cloth, then use a tufting gun to inject the yarn into the cloth.

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Participants will delve into the hands-on experience of tufting their own unique designs. The process begins with sketching a pattern on a cloth, followed by using a tufting gun to intricately inject yarn into the fabric canvas. Each participant will be assigned the use of tufting gun and frame, all materials will be provided to create a rug approximately 20" x24". Over the two sessions participants will create a carpet of their own design which they can take home.

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What to Expect:

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Participants will explore the fascinating world of rug tufting, with each attendee provided with the necessary tools, including a tufting gun and frame. With expert guidance, you'll bring your vision to life, creating a stunning rug approximately 20" x 24".

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This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 7p - 9p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day. 

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Skills Learned:

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• Sketching rug designs on cloth

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• Operating a tufting gun with precision

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• Weaving techniques for texture and color variety

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Who Should Take This Class:

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This workshop welcomes both beginners and those with some experience eager to explore the art of rug tufting and bring their designs to life.

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What's Provided:

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• All necessary materials for rug tufting, including yarn and fabric canvas.

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• Expert guidance and assistance throughout both sessions.

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• Tufting gun and frame assigned for individual use

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Reserve your spot now for a captivating journey into the art of rug tufting. Limited spaces available. Unleash your creativity and take home a unique carpet crafted by your own hands!

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This class runs over 2 sessions: Sunday 10a - 5p & Monday 7p - 9p. The Monday session is for finishing the backing on your rug. If you cannot make the Monday portion, please inform the instructor so your rugs method can be adjusted to finish in one day. 

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Instructor: Vanessa Reyes

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Workshop Ticket Fee :

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Standard Public Ticket: $157.00

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MakeHaven members: $134.00

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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=557&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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Paintings by Caryn Azoff

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Administered by the Council of Heads of College, the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards support on-campus dramatic, musical, dance, video or film productions, literary publications, and exhibitions in each residential college. These projects are supported by the Sudler Fund, the Welch Art Fund, and the Bates Fund. 

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Two Yale student recipients of of this award will receive a residency to realize their dream project in The Dome, with the support of Yale Schwarzman Center staff and resources. 

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

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

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

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🇺🇲 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED: Veterans, service members, and cadets may get a free serving of coffee, home fries, and SOS over biscuit or sausage patty at the Trinity Bar & Restaurant from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (157 Orange St. New Haven) on November 11, 2025.

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Sponsored by Trinity and organized by the VFW New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 210, the SOS breakfast will honor our military veterans by offering them a serving of the popular military breakfast staple–free of charge.

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Celebrated Trinity Chef and Co-Owner Shane Carty, Master Sgt. Frank Alvarado (Ret) and Master Sgt. Cliff Potter (Ret), will prepare and serve the SOS gravy based on the 1942 edition of The Army Cook (TM 10-405).

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The breakfast is open to military veterans, current service members, and cadets (including UNH, Yale, Hillhouse High School JROTC, and Civil Air Patrol Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron) and one guest.

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Additionally, veterans and citizens are invited to attend the City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510) with a subsequent wreath-laying ceremony at the Great War Flagpole on the Green.

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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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Bring your curiosity, creativity, and your favorite kid(s) to MakeHaven for an afternoon of hands-on fun! During this special family meetup, we’ll dive into our treasure troves of wood and fabric scraps (and more) and see what magic we can make. From wacky sculptures to crafty creations, you and your young makers can explore self-directed projects together—no set rules, just imagination leading the way.

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School is out for Veterans Day - Come get inspired and creative at MakeHaven.

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This low-key, family-friendly gathering is the perfect chance to:

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• Get creative with a variety of scrap materials
• Work side-by-side on fun, open-ended projects
• Meet other families who love to make, tinker, and dream big
• Chat about future family meetups and ways to bring more making magic to kids at the makerspace.

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Jeremy will be here to help with wood cuts and projects, and Ash is available to assist with all kinds of maker creativity. 

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All ages are welcome, but activities are most suitable for those 5+ —just bring a guardian to supervise and join the fun. Those under 5 are also welcome; we will just modify for this age group. If you have any crafty supplies or scraps to add to the mix, feel free to bring them along. And if you may need some snacks at this time of day, you are welcome to bring and use our kitchen as needed. Let’s get scrappy!

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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=650&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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NEW HAVEN, CONN. —The 2025 City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. All residents and the public are invited to attend this free event. Conductor Jillian Emerson will lead Music Haven’s Harmony In Action Orchestra and the East Haven based, Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron from the Civil Air Patrol lead by Major Carlos Vega will be the color guard. Soloist Ruth Rosa will sing the National Anthem and Peter Cannon will perform “Taps.” Following the ceremony at City Hall, commemorative wreaths will be placed at the World War Memorial on the Green and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf Drive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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

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 Husband and Wife Team Up for LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A Collaboration at City Gallery

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For more than 60 years, Roberta Friedman and Stanley Friedman have created memories — literally and in their respective artwork. LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A COLLABORATION is an exhibit of their complementary works and will be on view from October 31- November 30. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2 from 2-5 p.m., and an Artists’ Talk and demonstration of creating an encaustic monotype on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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

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

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Officers with the Guilford Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Char & Lemon located at 2 Water Street in Guilford on Tuesday, November 11^th,between 12 PM and 9 PM.

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During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome customers, take orders and serve meals to diners. All tips the officers receive will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call (203) 230-1201.

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About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is a year-round program and one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. Officers organize and host fundraisers that include but are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events, all to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.

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A highlight of the program is the annual three-day Torch Run which takes place every June. During the Torch Run, officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state run and carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" more than 500 miles through their towns and cities to the site of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games.

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Platinum Sponsors of the program are the Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund, the Connecticut Elks Association and Whelen Engineering.

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About Special Olympics Connecticut

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Special Olympics Connecticut  provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 190 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)

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Partner Sponsors: The Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, the Knights of Columbus, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney and Webster Bank.

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Year-Round Suppliers: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, iHeart Radio Connecticut, N&D Sports, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pepperidge Farm and WORX.

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

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Free and open to the public.

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

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

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View the Yale Consort event site

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Contact: Clifton Massey

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Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This online program connects close looking at art from the Gallery’s collection with art-making opportunities. Art supplies used during the session may include pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons (oil pastels), watercolor set, sketch pad, copy paper, and notebook.   

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Closed captions will be available in English.   

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Registration required; to register, or for more information, contact the Gallery’s Education Department at yuag.education@yale.edu or 203.436.8831.  

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

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

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

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 What to Expect:

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 1-hour guided art class

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 Exploration of different mediums and textures

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 Encouragement of imagination and self-expression

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 A welcoming, supportive space for every child

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

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 Pre-registration is required — spots fill quickly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 What to Expect:

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 Guided instruction with room for independent creativity

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 Exploration of multiple mediums and materials

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 Lessons in color theory, composition, and artistic values

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 A supportive environment that builds confidence and skill

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

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 Weekly attendance encouraged for the best creative growth.

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

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

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Explore the art of black and white film photography.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lab outline:

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Week 1, October 14: Papermaking, flower pressing

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Week 2, October 21: Papermaking

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Week 3, October 28: Bookmaking prep

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Week 4, November 4: Accordion fold, Celtic binding

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Week 5, November 11: French binding

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

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In this six-week, hands-on series, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalworking through guided projects and practice. You’ll learn the safe use of a MIG welder, angle grinder, and drill press while exploring the basics of shaping and joining steel. By the end of the course, each participant will complete a functional project of their choice—such as a small box with a lid or a broom with a dustpan—while gaining skills that can be applied to future metal fabrication projects.

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This workshop meets Tuesdays, November 4 – December 9, from 6–9 PM.

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What to Expect

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Each session combines demonstrations with hands-on shop time, allowing you to build both confidence and practical skills. You’ll start with shop orientation and safety, then progress into welding, grinding, and cutting exercises. Once you’ve practiced the techniques, you’ll apply them to your own project. The series culminates with finishing work and tips for applying your new skills to future metalworking projects.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Shop safety, PPE use, and etiquette

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• Understanding welding types: stick, MIG, and TIG

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• Setting up and operating a MIG welder (wire spool, gas regulators, machine settings)

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• Welding fundamentals: tacking, seams, and joints

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• Safe use of an angle grinder (disc changes, cutting, grinding)

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• Drill press basics for fabrication projects

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• Applying skills to create a functional final project

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What’s Provided

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• Steel, tools, and shop equipment

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• PPE (helmets, gloves, safety gear)

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• Step-by-step demonstrations and instructor support

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What to Bring

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• Natural fiber clothing (cotton, denim, wool, etc.)

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• Closed-toe shoes 

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• Hair tied back

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• No long jewelry (necklaces, dangling earrings, bracelets)

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Who Should Attend

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This class is open to beginners and those with limited shop experience who want to develop a strong foundation in welding and fabrication.

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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No prior experience required. Safety instruction will be provided at the start of the course. Participants must be 18+ to attend.

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Instructor: Elli Fotopoulou

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WorkshopTicket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $524.00

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MakeHaven Members: $445.00

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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=632&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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This six-week course runs Tuesdays, November 4 – December 9, from 6–9 PM.

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Pathway to Trades is a twelve-week pre-apprentice program tailored for individuals looking to start a new career path in the trades industry. Participants choose one of two tracks—Woodworking, or Metalworking— and build a foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue a new career. Through a combination of instructional sessions, shop hours, project-based learning, and guest speaker sessions, participants will receive hands-on experience, practical skills, and industry insights to excel in their chosen trade.

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You will need to join MakeHaven as a member to Participate in this program.The program cost does not include membership. To join MakeHaven go to www.makehaven.org/join.

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Learn more about the program at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=328&reset=1&reset=1

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Event Fee:

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Registration $1,375.00

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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=224&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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Pathway to Trades is a twelve-week pre-apprentice program tailored for individuals looking to start a new career path in the trades industry. Participants choose one of two tracks—Woodworking, or Metalworking— and build a foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue a new career. Through a combination of instructional sessions, shop hours, project-based learning, and guest speaker sessions, participants will receive hands-on experience, practical skills, and industry insights to excel in their chosen trade.

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You will need to join MakeHaven as a member to Participate in this program.The program cost does not include membership. To join MakeHaven go to www.makehaven.org/join.

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Learn more about the program at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=328&reset=1&reset=1

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Event Fee:

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Registration $1,375.00

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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=224&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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Steven returns to one of his favorite venues, Klekolo World Coffee in Middletown CT. Come on out for Klekolo's cool vibe, and some original music and some interesting acoustic covers!

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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PET NEEDS

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Founded by brothers Johnny and George Marriott, PET NEEDS’ career has been sky-rocketing ever since the release of their acclaimed debut ‘Fractured Party Music’ back in 2021. From getting signed to Xtra Mile Recordings, to sold out shows, rave reviews to rabid fans, and embarking on extensive global tours; demand for these four lads from Essex has been on a trajectory with the stratosphere. Joined by Jules (drums) and Ryan (bass), the band released their third studio album, ‘Intermittent Fast Living’ in February 2024 which entered the Oicial Album Chart at Number 17.

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Having attracted attention with their relentless live shows, PET NEEDS have toured extensively across the UK, US and Europe supporting Frank Turner, The Lottery Winners, The Bouncing Souls, Flogging Molly, Skinny Lister, The Hives, Art Brut and Laura Jane Grace. Their own headline tours in the UK have previously sold out and the fourth instalment of their annual Fractured Party Festival takes place in May 2025 with two acoustic shows at The Old Church in Stoke Newington and a full-on electric show at The Garage in London. They’ve played the Main Stage at Beautiful Days and Bearded Theory Festivals and won over fans at 2000Trees, Dot To Dot, The Salty Dog Cruise and many more.

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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SKUFF MICKSUN

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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 Horowitz Piano Series

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A performance by the internationally acclaimed pianist whom The Times has said plays with “total fidelity to the music’s structure and inner spirit, and an emotional response that never suffocates or distorts.”

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Program

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1

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Thomas Larcher: Piano Sonata

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Brahms: 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

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Paintings by Caryn Azoff

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Administered by the Council of Heads of College, the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards support on-campus dramatic, musical, dance, video or film productions, literary publications, and exhibitions in each residential college. These projects are supported by the Sudler Fund, the Welch Art Fund, and the Bates Fund. 

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Two Yale student recipients of of this award will receive a residency to realize their dream project in The Dome, with the support of Yale Schwarzman Center staff and resources. 

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

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

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

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Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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 Program for kids birth – age 5.

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

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Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.

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

Registration is required for each individual session.

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Click here to register.

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

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Exhibit Hours:

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Wednesday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, 12 to 5 pm.

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From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra!), if you love the crust, the crunch and the char of New Haven apizza, or simply have strong views on what comprises a good pie, you’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027.

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“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” examines the fun, the flavor and the history of pizza, including its origin as an affordable means of feeding workers in the fields of Italy, and how it became the food of the poor in the U.S. The Italian migration to New Haven gave way to Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, which gave birth to Sally’s Apizza, while a mile away Tony’s Apizza became Modern. How these three establishments became among the most iconically loved pizza restaurants in the country is a major focus.

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While the exhibit highlights the “Big 3” original apizza spots in New Haven, it also extends through the family tree of New Haven pizzerias to present a picture of family, food and community that includes a host of other local pizzerias, including: Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, and the Big Green Pizza Truck, among others.

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Calling all homeschool families...Artsplace is offering two programs in our Fall 2 Session! Join Homeschool Artist Study and introduce your child to the world of art history, with a focus on Egyptian Art, Medieval Art, Albrecht Dürer, Vincent Van Gogh and Joan Miró, followed by an art project inspired by the greats!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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

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 Husband and Wife Team Up for LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A Collaboration at City Gallery

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For more than 60 years, Roberta Friedman and Stanley Friedman have created memories — literally and in their respective artwork. LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A COLLABORATION is an exhibit of their complementary works and will be on view from October 31- November 30. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2 from 2-5 p.m., and an Artists’ Talk and demonstration of creating an encaustic monotype on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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

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

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Join Arnold Lehman for a timely discussion about critical issues confronting American museums today. Lehman also talks about his current book project, Hidden Treasures Across America (September 2026), which presents 100 exceptional but often under-recognized museums that represent ideas about the enduring value of museums and what makes them extraordinary places for community experiences. He reviews his time as Director of the Brooklyn Museum, the importance of building diverse audiences that reflect the community, and surviving the highly controversial “Sensation” exhibition of 1999–2000, which presented works by the YBAs, young British artists, from the collection of Charles Saatchi. 

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Join the livestream for this event, starting at 12pm ET.

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/more-objects-museums-community-hubs

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In this interdisciplinary class combining printmaking and bookmaking, students will experiment with creating their own artist books from start to finish. We’ll develop and sequence stories, design visuals through relief and linocut printmaking, and learn foundational bookbinding stitches and techniques. Whether you’re interested in making zines, illustrated narratives, or abstract book projects, you’ll have the freedom to make it your own. No experience required!

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

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Instructor: Andrew Sargent

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

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Wednesday nights 6:00 – 9:00 pm

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October 15

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October 22

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October 29

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November 5

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November 12

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

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

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Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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

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

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

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Join us every Wednesday for TRIVIA!

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

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

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What to Expect

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

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

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

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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• Safe handling and cutting of stained glass

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• Precision glass grinding techniques

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• Applying copper foil and soldering joints

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• Understanding glass panel design principles

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• Basic stained glass assembly and finishing

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What’s Provided

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

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• Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)

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• Expert instruction and demonstrations each week

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

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Who Should Attend

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

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Prerequisites/Safety Information

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

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

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

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Instructor: Timothy Cowan

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Workshop Ticket Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $194.00

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MakeHaven Members: $165.00

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You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

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https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=599&reset=1&reset=1

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

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 Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025 w/ Jason Scott & The High Heat

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Wednesday November 12, 2025

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@ College Street Music Hall

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6:30PM Doors / All Ages

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Tickets on sale Fri at 10AM: https://found.ee/bs1112nhv

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Premier Concerts and Manic Presents:

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE

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Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Here draws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country and is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs often resemble rich short stories.

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Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed the following of a loyal fanbase, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here, which reached the top 5 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.

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Touring relentlessly, the band know a little something about hitting the road in order to find a place to belong, and supported by the strong fanbase of Brothers and Sisters, legions of whom travel across the globe to support the band, they in turn give fans a palace to belong.

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Over the years the band has appeared across the globe on stages such as Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Glastonbury, Download UK, to name a few, and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

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For Blackberry Smoke, embracing the light and finding the silver lining are once again at the heart of what they do best.

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Official Website: https://www.blackberrysmoke.com/

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JASON SCOTT & THE HIGH HEAT

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Caught halfway between amplified Americana and heartland roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat create a sweeping, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of their Oklahoma City home. Too loud for folk music and too textured for Red Dirt, this is the sound of a genuine band rooted in groove, grit, and its own singular spirit, led by a songwriter whose unique past -- a Pentecostal upbringing, years logged as a preacher-in-training, and an eventual crisis of faith -- has instilled both a storyteller's delivery and an unique perspective about life, love, and listlessness in the modern world.

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Case in point, in 2018 Scott earned critical acclaim as a songwriter when the second track "She Good To Me" off his DIY EP Living Rooms (2017 landed on NPR World Cafe's Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing alongside songs by MGMT, Moby, and Jade Bird. It was only the beginning of a new life on a new kind of stage.

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A multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and session musician, Scott spent a year balancing life on the road and life in the studio, where he produced albums for Americana artists like Carter Sampson, Ken Pomeroy, and Nellie Clay. Things began to expand as he assembled the High Heat, a band of multi-faceted musicians and roots-rock Renaissance men who, like their frontman, juggled multiple artistic pursuits. Together, Jason Scott & the High Heat have since become a self-contained creative collective whose talents include songwriting, music production, photography, video direction, and more.

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In 2022 the band made a pronounced impact with their debut album Castle Rock, a melting pot of sounds from the heartland sweep of Tom Petty to the story-driven Americana of Jason Isbell, the nostalgic hooks of '90s country music to the sharp songwriting of James Taylor mixed with John Prine's lyrical blend of cutting insight and laugh-out-loud humor. The album also spent two months in the Top 50 of the Americana chart reaching all the way to #36 and outlets across the globe started taking notice of this groove oriented, rock-infused band with crazy brilliant songs. NPR, The Boot, Holler, BBC Radio Scotland, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, Farce The Music, Ditty TV, Americana Music Show and Gimme Country all applauded the band's first full length effort with emphasis on the bright future to come.

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During this time their live show was catching equal recognition branding them as "the band to see" pretty much anywhere they played. In short order they were on the road performing at some of the most renowned music festivals including the Stagecoach festival, Born and Raised Fest, Mile 0 Fest, Norman Music Festival and the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, and supported a variety of bands including Band of Heathens, Eli Young Band, Gin Blossoms, Josh Abbott, Vandoliers, The Damn Quails, MIPSO, Parker Millsap, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Kaitlin Butts.

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Jason Scott & the High Heat continue to pick up speed, most recently with their latest single "Me & The Bottle" off their forthcoming album American Grin slated for release on July 19th. The single has drawn massive attention hitting the Top 10 on the Texas Music Chart, and tripling the band's social media numbers in just a few short weeks. To date it has amassed over 100,000 spins online.

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Scott puts the song's popularity into perspective. "We recorded 'Me & The Bottle' (Hungover You) near the Rio Grande, at Sonic Ranch Studios on a Motown console, and Stevie Ray Vaughan's old Esquire. This song is meant to be listened to with a little bit of chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night, and a pair of jeans that fit JUST RIGHT... It's a tongue and cheek narrative about a man stuck at the bottom of a bottle with his stubbornness, and antiquated views on masculinity." Co-produced by Jason Scott and Taylor Johnson, American Grin is an audio maverick cloaked in the band's trademark style of intelligent musings soused in fine grooves and palpable textures.

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Jason Scott & the High Heat are: Jason Scott (lead vocals, guitar), Gabriel Mor (guitars), Ryan Magnani (bass), Bobby Wade (drums), Garrison Brown (guitars, keys), Taylor Johnson (guitars, keys, aux)

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Official Website: https://www.jsandthehighheat.com/

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This event is Reserved Seated on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE

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Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Here draws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country and is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs often resemble rich short stories.

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Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed the following of a loyal fanbase, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia , which reached #1 on Billboard ’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here , which reached the top 5 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.

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Touring relentlessly, the band know a little something about hitting the road in order to find a place to belong, and supported by the strong fanbase of Brothers and Sisters, legions of whom travel across the globe to support the band, they in turn give fans a palace to belong.

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Over the years the band has appeared across the globe on stages such as Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Glastonbury, Download UK, to name a few, and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

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For Blackberry Smoke, embracing the light and finding the silver lining are once again at the heart of what they do best.

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

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JASON SCOTT & THE HIGH HEAT

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Caught halfway between amplified Americana and heartland roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat create a sweeping, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of their Oklahoma City home. Too loud for folk music and too textured for Red Dirt, this is the sound of a genuine band rooted in groove, grit, and its own singular spirit, led by a songwriter whose unique past -- a Pentecostal upbringing, years logged as a preacher-in-training, and an eventual crisis of faith -- has instilled both a storyteller's delivery and an unique perspective about life, love, and listlessness in the modern world. Case in point, in 2018 Scott earned critical acclaim as a songwriter when the second track " She Good To Me" off his DIY EP Living Rooms (2017) landed on NPR World Cafe's Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing alongside songs by MGMT, Moby, and Jade Bird. It was only the beginning of a new life on a new kind of stage.

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A multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and session musician, Scott spent a year balancing life on the road and life in the studio, where he produced albums for Americana artists like Carter Sampson, Ken Pomeroy, and Nellie Clay. Things began to expand as he assembled the High Heat, a band of multi-faceted musicians and roots-rock Renaissance men who, like their frontman, juggled multiple artistic pursuits. Together, Jason Scott & the High Heat have since become a self-contained creative collective whose talents include songwriting, music production, photography, video direction, and more.

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In 2022 the band made a pronounced impact with their debut album Castle Rock , a melting pot of sounds from the heartland sweep of Tom Petty to the story-driven Americana of Jason Isbell, the nostalgic hooks of '90s country music to the sharp songwriting of James Taylor mixed with John Prine's lyrical blend of cutting insight and laugh-out-loud humor. The album also spent two months in the Top 50 of the Americana chart reaching all the way to #36 and outlets across the globe started taking notice of this groove oriented, rock-infused band with crazy brilliant songs. NPR, The Boot, Holler, BBC Radio Scotland, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, Farce The Music, Ditty TV, Americana Music Show and Gimme Country all applauded the band's first full length effort with emphasis on the bright future to come. During this time their live show was catching equal recognition branding them as "the band to see" pretty much anywhere they played. In short order they were on the road performing at some of the most renowned music festivals including the Stagecoach festival, Born and Raised Fest, Mile 0 Fest, Norman Music Festival and the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, and supported a variety of bands including Band of Heathens, Eli Young Band, Gin Blossoms, Josh Abbott, Vandoliers, The Damn Quails, MIPSO, Parker Millsap, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Kaitlin Butts.

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Jason Scott & the High Heat continue to pick up speed, most recently with their latest single " Me & The Bottle" off their forthcoming album American Grin slated for release on July 19th. The single has drawn massive attention hitting the Top 10 on the Texas Music Chart, and tripling the band's social media numbers in just a few short weeks. To date it has amassed over 100,000 spins online. Scott puts the song's popularity into perspective. "We recorded 'Me & The Bottle' (Hungover You) near the Rio Grande, at Sonic Ranch Studios on a Motown console, and Stevie Ray Vaughan's old Esquire. This song is meant to be listened to with a little bit of chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night, and a pair of jeans that fit JUST RIGHT... It's a tongue and cheek narrative about a man stuck at the bottom of a bottle with his stubbornness, and antiquated views on masculinity." Co-produced by Jason Scott and Taylor Johnson, American Grin is an audio maverick cloaked in the band's trademark style of intelligent musings soused in fine grooves and palpable textures.

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Jason Scott & the High Heat are: Jason Scott (lead vocals, guitar), Gabriel Mor (guitars), Ryan Magnani (bass), Bobby Wade (drums), Garrison Brown (guitars, keys), Taylor Johnson (guitars, keys, aux)

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

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Paintings by Caryn Azoff

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Administered by the Council of Heads of College, the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards support on-campus dramatic, musical, dance, video or film productions, literary publications, and exhibitions in each residential college. These projects are supported by the Sudler Fund, the Welch Art Fund, and the Bates Fund. 

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Two Yale student recipients of of this award will receive a residency to realize their dream project in The Dome, with the support of Yale Schwarzman Center staff and resources. 

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

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

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

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

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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

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In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

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Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

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Exhibit Hours:

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Wednesday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, 12 to 5 pm.

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From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra!), if you love the crust, the crunch and the char of New Haven apizza, or simply have strong views on what comprises a good pie, you’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027.

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“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” examines the fun, the flavor and the history of pizza, including its origin as an affordable means of feeding workers in the fields of Italy, and how it became the food of the poor in the U.S. The Italian migration to New Haven gave way to Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, which gave birth to Sally’s Apizza, while a mile away Tony’s Apizza became Modern. How these three establishments became among the most iconically loved pizza restaurants in the country is a major focus.

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While the exhibit highlights the “Big 3” original apizza spots in New Haven, it also extends through the family tree of New Haven pizzerias to present a picture of family, food and community that includes a host of other local pizzerias, including: Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, and the Big Green Pizza Truck, among others.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Free and open to the public.

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Exhibition curated by Lucasen Brown.

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View exhibition page.

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

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Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza

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

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 Husband and Wife Team Up for LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A Collaboration at City Gallery

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For more than 60 years, Roberta Friedman and Stanley Friedman have created memories — literally and in their respective artwork. LIFETIME/LIFELINE: A COLLABORATION is an exhibit of their complementary works and will be on view from October 31- November 30. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2 from 2-5 p.m., and an Artists’ Talk and demonstration of creating an encaustic monotype on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. City Gallery is

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

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

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

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

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

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In this 3-session class, children ages 7–11 years old let their imaginations soar using papier-mâché techniques to make jewelry and small animal sculptures. All materials included. No experience is necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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 What to Expect:

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 1-hour guided art class

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 Exploration of different mediums and textures

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 Encouragement of imagination and self-expression

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 A welcoming, supportive space for every child

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

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 Pre-registration is required — spots fill quickly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 What to Expect:

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 Guided instruction with room for independent creativity

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 Exploration of multiple mediums and materials

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 Lessons in color theory, composition, and artistic values

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 A supportive environment that builds confidence and skill

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

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 Weekly attendance encouraged for the best creative growth.

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

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

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

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Kids can't get enough comics? Megan Jeffery has just the class! Students will explore what makes graphic novels so unique and create one of their own. Visit www.artsplacecheshirect.org to register!

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The BACA Gallery kicks off its annual Artful Holiday Trees Show & Silent Auction with a festive party on Thursday, November 13 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm when bidding begins on any of 36 artfully decorated trees and wreathes. Bids can also be made during gallery hours Wed.thru Sat. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. until winners are notified on 11/30. 

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Presented by the Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA), proceeds benefit BACA’s free and low cost community arts programs for residents of all ages.

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Inaugurated in 1867, Street Hall—today part of the Yale University Art Gallery—housed the first 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 in the exhibition Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles. 

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

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 Where: kamrDANCE Studio LLC, Corner of Wadsworth Street and Mill Rock Road, Hamden, CT, 06517

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White garage with fence across from tennis courts/Mill Rock Park!

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Drop-in Cost: $25 suggested, $10-25 (sliding scale/pay what you can!)

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Zelle (preferred), Venmo, cash, and checks written out to kamrDANCE Studio LLC accepted

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SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2025 SCHEDULE: Sept 4th - Dec 18th

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MONDAYS

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Intermediate 7-8:15 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 10/20 (makeup: 10/23)

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THURSDAYS

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Adv beginner/mixed level 5:30-6:45 PM ET (w/Zoom option)

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No class: 9/11 (makeup: 9/15), 10/16 (makeup: 10/13), 11/6 (makeup: 11/10), 11/27 (makeup: 11/24)

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”Makeup” means that whenever there is no Intermediate on a Monday, it will be offered instead on the indicated Thursday. Whenever there is no Adv Beginner on a Thursday, it will instead be offered on the indicated Monday.

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THURSDAYS

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All levels improv jam 6:50-7:20 PM ET (specific dates)

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Dates offered: 9/4, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

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*If you take class and then stay for the jam, there is no extra cost. If you come just for the jam, it is a suggested donation of $5-10.

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NEW!: The last Thursday class of each month will specifically focus on improvisation skills for the entire class!

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Dates: 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18

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No experience or shoes necessary for beginner! Come work on technique, musicality, choreography, and improvisation in a safe and fun environment!

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Alexis is also available for private or small group lessons. If you are interested, please email kamrdanceco@gmail.com

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By Nadia Younes, Visiting Artist

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

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

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Join the Rape Crisis Center of Milford & the Beth-El Center on Thursday November 13th for our 3rd annual Barrels for a Cause event at Stappa Vineyard! This year, we have partnered once again with Wines and More of Milford to hand pick our barrels, but are mixing things up with a new distillery partner, SoNo 1420! Enjoy an evening of good food, great spirits, and fun games & raffles to support two local causes, then take home your very own bottle of our custom bourbon! This event highlights the intersection of the impact that our two agencies have on our community, and the overall unity of Milford and the surrounding areas. Every dollar raised from this event will be split between our two organizations. We are proud to partner with small businesses like Wines and More! and SoNo 1420 in our community who support both of our missions.

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The Beth-El Center’s mission is to extend dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food and services within their communities. The mission of the Rape Crisis Center of Milford is to provide support and a voice for victims of sexual assault and misconduct and to prevent future instances through education.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW: BarrlesForACause2025.eventbrite.com

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With any questions or interest in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Stephanie at stephanie@rapecrisiscenterofmilford / (203)874-8712 or Jennifer at jparadis@bethelmilford.org.

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Thank you for your support! We hope to see you there!

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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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This event is Reserved Seated on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

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STEVE-O

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Steve-O (Stephen Glover): From Jackass legend to bestselling author and stand-up sensation, Steve-O has spent over two decades shocking, entertaining, and making fans laugh out loud. Steve-O has been sober since 2008 and his career has endured, proving you can be fearless, funny, and sober, all at once.

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Now he’s hitting the road with his all-new Crash & Burn Tour—a one-of-a-kind comedy show packed with wildly inappropriate humor and jaw-dropping true stories, with exclusive never-before-seen footage. Don’t miss your chance to experience this outrageous multimedia event. It’s Steve-O live—wild, raw, and funnier than ever.

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

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 Kennebec / Slow Meadow at Lyric Hall

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Kennebec – in support of their new LP The Water Wheel – and Slow Meadow are heading up the East Coast. Both instrumental acts blur genre in favor of something more personal and elemental. Expect weightless ambient textures, earthbound grooves, warm improvisations, and an immersive, soothing, transportive sonic experience.

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Kennebec blends jazz, ambient/electronic, folk, and hip-hop. The current quartet – led by composer/guitarist Eric Phillips – features violinist Daisy Castro, woodwindist John Savage, and Peter Manheim on drums. Kennebec has shared the stage with artists like Kevin Morby & Arooj Aftab, collaborated with heavyweights including Samuel T Herring, Sudan Archives, Alfa Mist and Miguel Atwood Ferguson and contributed to the soundtracks of countless films including the Obama's Emmy-Winning Netflix Series Working and Alexandre Payne's Oscar-winning film The Holdovers.

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The Water Wheel is a globally inspired work, with inspiration drawing from Yazz Ahmed’s Bahraini roots, Brazilian jazz guitar legends Luiz Bonfa, Toquinho and Arthur Verocai, and Japanese heroes Ryuichi Sakamoto and Toru Takemitsu. A distinctly American sound of cinematic chamber folk and gospel, the record is both a cathartic celebration of life and a soothing balm for turbulent times, showcasing Phillips’ gift for weaving personal storytelling with novel genre-defying musical tapestries. With The Water Wheel , Phillips offers his most accomplished and heartfelt work yet -- a record that embraces change, celebrates connection, and finds peace in the constant ebb and flow of life.

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Slow Meadow is Houston multi-instrumentalist Matt Kidd. Kidd's releases as Slow Meadow have been celebrated by the New York Observer, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Echoes' John Diliberto, and who sampled Lachrymosia for the platinum-selling song on his debut album, FREE 6LACK. In 2022, Kidd provided the original soundtrack to the film, "My Mind & Me".

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With a foundation of piano, string orchestration, and an ever-evolving electronic palette, Slow Meadow has traversed the borders of neoclassical and minimalist electronics with Upstream Dream, delivering a deeply personal and transportive experience that speaks directly to the ebbs and flows and mundanity and marvels of life. With sublime patience, understated elegance, and surreal atmosphere, Slow Meadow savors the present, remembers the past, and imagines what could be.

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MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM

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Sit-down concert :)

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 Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company and ARTFARM present Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet November 13-15 and 21- 22. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown.

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Romeo and Juliet is a timeless classic that speaks to the courageous and tender hearts of teens, the meddling of families, and the conflicts of ‘us and them.’ It explores young love, grief and delight, misunderstanding, self-harm, and how choices ripple through a community. Sword fighting, Renaissance dance, broken hearts, wordplay, balconies, poison, young love—and some of the most beautiful poetry e’er writ’.

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“The cast of Romeo and Juliet—courageous 14- to 21-year-olds—have leapt into the rich Renaissance world with its bawdy humor, pure innocence, and life-and-death stakes. They’ve immersed themselves in verse, metrical structure and text analysis, fight and dance while revealing their hearts with grace, elegance and truth” says Marcella Trowbridge Director, Romeo & Juliet and Executive Director of ARTFARM. She continues “These brave young souls are encouraged by a supportive team of professional artists helping them grow and shine.” 

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Romeo & Juliet, which features a cast of 15 performers ages 14 -21, is directed by Marcella Trowbridge. Scenic Design is by Dan Schmidt, Costume Design by Christian Milik, Sound Design by Joseph Getter, Choreography by Kaia Monroe, Fight Choreography by Meg Buckner Furtick, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, Technical Direction Juan Galan, and Properties Design by Pam Lang.

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Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. November 13 at 7 pm is a “Pay What You Can” Preview.

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 Performances will be at 7 pm on November 13, 14, 15, 21, 22 @ 7 pm and November 22 @ 1pm. Romeo & Juliet contains mature situations.

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Steve-O: The Crash and Burn! Tour

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Thursday November 13, 2025

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@ College Street Music Hall

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7:00PM Doors / All Ages

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Tickets on NOW: https://found.ee/steveo1113nhv

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Outback Presents:

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STEVE-O

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Steve-O (Stephen Glover): From Jackass legend to bestselling author and stand-up sensation, Steve-O has spent over two decades shocking, entertaining, and making fans laugh out loud. Steve-O has been sober since 2008 and his career has endured, proving you can be fearless, funny, and sober, all at once.

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Now he’s hitting the road with his all-new Crash & Burn Tour—a one-of-a-kind comedy show packed with wildly inappropriate humor and jaw-dropping true stories, with exclusive never-before-seen footage. Don’t miss your chance to experience this outrageous multimedia event. It’s Steve-O live—wild, raw, and funnier than ever.

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Official Website: https://www.steveo.com

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Paintings by Caryn Azoff

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Administered by the Council of Heads of College, the Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) Awards support on-campus dramatic, musical, dance, video or film productions, literary publications, and exhibitions in each residential college. These projects are supported by the Sudler Fund, the Welch Art Fund, and the Bates Fund. 

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Two Yale student recipients of of this award will receive a residency to realize their dream project in The Dome, with the support of Yale Schwarzman Center staff and resources. 

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