Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

Essex Library will host Louie Listens; an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog!  

Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Sign up to spend time with and read to Louie the Labrador, a local, licensed therapy dog and his handler, Rebecca Russell. Time slots will be a private 15 minutes to read to and interact with Louie.  

This free event is open to all kids & teens who wish to practice reading, or spend time, with a therapy dog.

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Click here to register for the 5:00 session.

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Click here to register for the 5:15 session.

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Click here to register for the 5:30 session.

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Click here to register for the 5:45 session.

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Milford, CT - The Annual Milford Juneteenth Celebration will kick off the Juneteenth season with a May 15, 2025 Fundraiser from 6:00 - 9:00pm at The Reign Venue, 240 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT. Proceeds will defray costs associated with the Juneteenth Celebration and Commemoration on Saturday, June 14, 2025 11am - 5pm on the Milford Green. These events are provided by All In for Milford. All are welcome!

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Tickets are $50 and available from the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Website and available at the door. https://cca.milfordct.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=CTMIL&evtid=25866246&class=E

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A light buffet is included in the ticket price, including pasta, vegetarian fare, fresh fruit, desserts. Cash bar. Musical entertainment. Historical displays. Raffle and more!

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Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids.

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Pat and Val have done extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state.

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They'll explain the concepts of "cryptozoology" and "cryptids," followed by a live storytelling session.

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There will also be time for questions and a chance to purchase signed books and prints from the creators.

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Welcome to Skip The Small Talk- Speed Dating! Are you tired of awkward first dates and boring conversations? Join us at Conspiracy for a fun and fast-paced evening of meeting new people. Our speed dating event is the perfect opportunity to make connections in a relaxed and casual setting. Whether you're looking for friendship or romance, you're sure to have a great time. Don't miss out on this chance to skip the small talk and dive right into meaningful conversations. See you there!

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We ask that participants are ages 24-38 for this event.

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Walk-ins not accepted.

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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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 About the Event

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

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About the Venue  

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Venue : Valor Wines

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Address : 118 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven, CT 06473

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Website : https://bonsaibar.com/products/valor-wines

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This workshop will be hosted at Valor Wines. Located in North Haven Connecticut, we are a family owned and operated micro winery with generations of experience in wine making. This nurtured passion allows us to make unique and distinctive wines using grapes from all over the world. It was a long fight to start one of the first micro wineries in CT, and we were excited to finally open our doors in September 2021. Our passion for wine making blends respect for tradition with boundless curiosity for what is possible. We believe knowing your roots can uncork the potential to think outside the bottle. Making us uniquely situated to create one of a kind small batch wines which will invoke both familiar comfort and striking intrigue. Come visit us in our state of the art facility, where industrial meets medieval romance.

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 The Embodied Warrior: Cultivating Strength, Resilience + Presence

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Join Kayla Stomberg and Jessi Marino at 360 Defense Martial Arts for a transformative event focused on empowering your mind and body. Learn how to embody the warrior within you, cultivating strength , resilience , and presence in every aspect of your life. This in-person experience will guide you through practical techniques and mindset shifts to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your inner warrior!

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The Embodied Warrior : Cultivating Strength, Resilience, and Presence through Somatic Practice and Principles of Self-Protection

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The Embodied Warrior, a transformative class designed to awaken your inner strength, build resilience, and ground you in the present moment. This unique experience fuses the principles of self-protection inspired by Martial Arts training with the wisdom of somatic practices, empowering you to embody confidence, clarity, and self-assuredness in every aspect of life.

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Through dynamic movement, breathwork, and intentional body awareness, you’ll:

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• Develop physical strength and fluidity.

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• Cultivate resilience to face challenges with courage.

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• Build presence and trust in your body’s innate wisdom.

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This class is an invitation to discover the warrior within—one who moves with power, grace, and purpose.

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All levels welcome. Come as you are, leave feeling empowered.

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Details:

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Step into your power. Become The Embodied Warrior.

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Kayla Stomberg

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With nearly 30 years of training and 17+ years of teaching self-defense, Kayla Stomberg brings extensive expertise to the practice of personal safety and empowerment. She is a 4th degree black belt, certified in ALICE Active Shooter Response, AMOK! Knife for Self-Defense Trainer, and United States Krav Maga Association’s highest scoring female instructor, Kayla blends advanced knowledge with a compassionate approach that emphasizes mindfulness, awareness, and confidence-building.

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Jessi Marino

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Jessi Marino is a passionate guide in embodiment, resilience, and transformation who has been facilitating magickal trainings for nearly 20 years. Drawing from her personal journey of healing and self-discovery, she empowers others to reconnect with their bodies, awaken their inner strength, and embrace a life of vitality and freedom.

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As the founder of Wild Essence, Jessi weaves together somatics, nervous system resilience, and mytho-poetic practices to help individuals reclaim their wild aliveness. Her work is deeply rooted in authenticity, connection, and the profound power of being present in your body.

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wildessence.org

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

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This workshop will be hosted at Valor Wines. Located in North Haven Connecticut, we are a family owned and operated micro winery with generations of experience in wine making. This nurtured passion allows us to make unique and distinctive wines using grapes from all over the world. It was a long fight to start one of the first micro wineries in CT, and we were excited to finally open our doors in September 2021. Our passion for wine making blends respect for tradition with boundless curiosity for what is possible. We believe knowing your roots can uncork the potential to think outside the bottle. Making us uniquely situated to create one of a kind small batch wines which will invoke both familiar comfort and striking intrigue. Come visit us in our state of the art facility, where industrial meets medieval romance.

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Under 21 policy: Please contact Valor Wines for details regarding underage entry

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

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Happens on the following Dates:

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• Apr 3, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
• May 15, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
• Jun 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

Bring your instruments, your voices and your ideas. Take turns and share while keeping it simple. We follow bluegrass jam rules, but we don't restrict ourselves to Bluegrass, as log as everybody can join in! Feel free to bring lead sheets. Free and open to the public.

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🎭  Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre

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What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?

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

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

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

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

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📅  Run Dates:  May 11 – June 1

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🎟  Tickets Available Now:  LINK HERE

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

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Welcome to the Greater New Haven NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner! Join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale with keynote speaker, Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant. This event will bring together community members, leaders, and supporters to honor our history and work towards a brighter future. We will be honoring leaders in our community and giving scholarships to college-bound high school seniors. Come enjoy a delicious meal, inspiring speakers, and live entertainment as we come together to support the mission of the NAACP. Don't miss out on this special evening - reserve your spot now!

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Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Everybody May 15 - 24. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown.

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Everybody is a fast-paced contemporary adaptation of the medieval morality play “Everyman”, in which an individual struggles facing their own death and is forced to confront the meaning of life. Written by contemporary playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (whose most recent play, Purpose, is currently on Broadway), Everybody was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 

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Everybody, which features a cast of 16 performers ages 14 -20, is directed by Hannah Simms. Scenic Design is by Dan Schmidt, Costume Design by Christian Milik, Sound Design by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang.

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Director Simms says “A morality play is an apt choice for a moment in which our national morality is being put to the test. Everybody is a wickedly funny play that explores what morality and mortality look like in our disconnected culture, and this cast of brilliant young actors are tackling it with bravery and sensitivity.”

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Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 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.

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Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview. Performances will be at 7 pm on May 16, 17, 23 and 24, and at 4 pm on Sunday, May 18.

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Everybody is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.

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Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/everybody-by-branden-jacobs-jenkins

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For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.

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Everybody is made possible thanks to support from the City of Middletown; American Savings Foundation; Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; The Fund for Greater Hartford; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Middlesex United Way; George and Grace Long Foundation; Liberty Bank Foundation; many generous individual donors; and you, supporting youth arts in Connecticut by purchasing a ticket for this performance.

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Join in sacred circle to connect to the authentic and intuitive voice of your inner wise woman.

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Women’s Circles are an ancient tradition where women gather and create a sacred space to share sisterhood and empower one another. Circle gives us as women the opportunity to use your voice and heal through connection with your sacred Self, the wisdom of other women, Source and the Earth.

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This Circle is specifically around healing the mother line in your ancestry. Together we will connect with your matriarchal ancestors for deep communion and healing.

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 ✺  Strengthen your relationship with your intuitive soul voice

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 ✺  Celebrate the wisdom & medicine of the seasons, feminine cycles of nature & your own body

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 ✺  Learn rituals & teachings of the Sacred Feminine

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 ✺  Connect to the Sacred pulse of life

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 ✺  Share your voice & listen to the voice of other women in conscious community

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 ✺  Find wild freedom & sovereignty in your life

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 ✺  Circle includes meditation, journaling, somatic healing & breathwork

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Please bring a journal & anything you may need to create a cozy, sacred space

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Tickets are $33 & space is limited.

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Where: Divinely Rooted in Wallingford, CT

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

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This workshop will be hosted at Valor Wines. Located in North Haven Connecticut, we are a family owned and operated micro winery with generations of experience in wine making. This nurtured passion allows us to make unique and distinctive wines using grapes from all over the world. It was a long fight to start one of the first micro wineries in CT, and we were excited to finally open our doors in September 2021. Our passion for wine making blends respect for tradition with boundless curiosity for what is possible. We believe knowing your roots can uncork the potential to think outside the bottle. Making us uniquely situated to create one of a kind small batch wines which will invoke both familiar comfort and striking intrigue. Come visit us in our state of the art facility, where industrial meets medieval romance.

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Under 21 policy: Please contact Valor Wines for details regarding underage entry

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

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Legends of the 60's

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May 1-18

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The cool and glamorous nightclubs of the swinging 60's were home to some of the greatest songs and entertainers of the 20th century, inclduing Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more.

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Now, in this phenomenal show, Legends of the 60's, Chaz Esposito captures the energy and fun of the era with classic hits including That's Life, I'm a Believer, Groovin, It's Not Unusual, Can't Take My Eyes off You, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Hey Paula and Sweet Caroline.

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Backed by a jamming big band, Legends of the 60's will be a sensational evening of music, stories and laughs.

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Happens on the following Dates:

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May 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 3, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 4, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 8, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 16, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 17, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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SHEER TERROR

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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THROUGH AND THROUGH

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Links: Official Website | Instagram | Spotify

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CRUCIAL POINT

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Links: Instagram

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INTRUSIVE

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Links: Instagram | Spotify

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The Comedy Lounge is bringing a lineup of incredibly talented comics from across the Northeast to The Cannon on Thursday May 15, 2025! Catch the best comics from New York, Boston and CT and enjoy some delicious food and drink courtesy of The Cannon’s talented staff.

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Our shows regularly feature comedians who've been seen on Comedy Central, HBO and Netflix, and at the Nation's hottest comedy clubs, including The Comedy Cellar, Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership, and the Comedy Store.

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So join us on Thursday May 15th at The Cannon for what is sure to be a fantastic show

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Doors Open at 7:00

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Show Starts at 8:00

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 Welcome to the American Statistical Association Connecticut Annual Conference!

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Join us for the 23rd Annual ASA (American Statistical Association) Connecticut Chapter Conference! This exciting event will bring together statisticians, data enthusiasts, and industry professionals for a day of learning, networking, and fun. The conference will be hybrid with online option or in person option at Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, CT, USA. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights from expert speakers, participate in engaging workshops, and connect with like-minded individuals. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with knowledge and inspiration! Students and post doc fellows have discount on registration fee, and please reach out to us for the promo code!

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Schedule of 23rd Annual ASA (American Statistical Association) Connecticut Chapter Conference on May 16th

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Theme:  Accelerating Drug Development Through RWE and Complex Innovative Trial Designs

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· 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Registration

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· 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Refreshment

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· 9:00 am – 9:10 am: Opening Remarks and welcome:

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-- Birol Emir , ASA CT Chapter Vice President

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-- Steven Ma , Yale University School of Public Health

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· 9:10 am – 12:00 pm: Scientific Session I

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--9:10 am – 9:55 am: Mark van der Laan, UC Berkeley

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Super-Efficient Estimation of Average Treatment Effect based on Randomized Controlled Trial Augmented with External Controls or Observational Study Learning;

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--10:00 am – 10:45 am: Issa Dahabreh, Harvard University

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Augmenting clinical trials using external data and models.

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--11:00 am – 11:45 am: Mingyang Shan, Eli Lily

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Sensitivity Analysis Strategies for Unmeasured Confounding when Integrating External Controls in Randomized Controlled Trials

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· 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch

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· 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Scientific Session II

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--1:00 pm – 1:40 pm: Pallavi Mishra-Kalyani, US FDA

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Regulatory and Statistical Considerations for Non-randomized Comparative Trials in Drug Development

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--1:50 pm – 2:30 pm: Javier Cabrera, Rutgers University

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New proposals in clinical study design based on applications of differential Hermite and propensity scores indices.

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-- 2:40 pm – 3:15 pm: Discussion, Demissie Alemayehu, Pfizer Inc

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-- 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm: Closing Remarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Join us at the West Haven Library for a monthly support group  dedicated to supporting low-vision and blind individuals and sharing information. This event will take place on the third Friday of every month, and will allow attendees to do the following:

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• Listen to speakers sharing information about services
• Chat with low-vision and blind individuals who understand the challenges you face
• Enjoy a supportive environment and make connections

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Registration is optional. You can use any of the following methods to register to attend this program:

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• Click the "More Info" link above to sign up online
• Call the library at (203) 937-4233 ext. 2
• Email the library at wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org
• Stop by the library at 300 Elm Street

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Image courtesy of Pexels.com

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Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson 

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

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 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS  by Brian Flinn and  LIGHT  by R.F.Wilton, Two Solo Exhibitions. APRIL 17 - MAY 18, 2025

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Brian Flinn recognizes that digital media has been a central component of his studio practice for nearly 25 years, though physical drawing is a fundamental part of his process. This exhibit brings together works spanning a variety of years, highlighting the maps of mark making that create the foundation for further explorations in both paint and digital media. Flinn explains, ”Drawing is an essential act offering me a venue from which to investigate and engage with the ideas and concepts that consistently drive my work. There are careful, slow meanderings of graphite and pastel, and large arcs of splashed or spilled ink that comprise much of these pieces. There are collage elements and scrapes that interact with the lines and areas, shaping the landscape of these drawings.” Brian Flinn is an

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Associate Professor of Art, and the Art Education Program Coordinator at Central Connecticut State University. He earned a BFA and Masters at U of Bridgeport and his MFA at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

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R. F. Wilton offers us some LIGHT, a recurring theme for this photographer which also characterizes the positive attitude he affects. Large scale and high contrast, these images command attention. R. F. Wilton is a self-taught photographic artist who has been creating images for personal self-expression for over 50 years. Since the early 1970’s, he has been an enthusiastic cultivator of the arts, with experiences of co-founding communal fine art projects, working as a professional musician, teaching photography and darkroom technique at all academic levels and being a founding member of several arts boards. Mr. Wilton is now retired from a 32-year career in the enterprise business software industry.

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 Boardslide

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May 2 - June 15, 2025

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Featured Artists:

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

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

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-24

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Join Shakur for an hour of relaxation and be guided through a mindful, silent meditation.

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Registration required. To register, email us at reference@westhavenlibrary.org; call 203-937-4233 x3; visit us in person; or click the "More" button for online registration!

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

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

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✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

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

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📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

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The New Haven Night Market is downtown NHV’s evening bazaar, taking place in different downtown locations and gathering all to celebrate the vibrant New Haven and Connecticut community’s entrepreneurs, art, music, food, drink, culture and more! Head downtown May 16th to browse from over 80 street vendors & small 9th Square businesses, dine at downtown's delicious eateries, craft and make art at several community activity locations, get a tattoo from Showoff Ink Artistry, grab some beers at the C.I.T.A. Park lot, and so much more!

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https://www.newhavennightmarket.com/

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Hosted by The Town Green District aka DowntownNHV , the New Haven Night Market is downtown NHV’s evening bazaar, taking place in different downtown locations and gathering all to celebrate the vibrant New Haven and Connecticut community’s entrepreneurs, art, music, food, drink, culture and more!

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Everyone is invited to join BACA Gallery's opening reception celebrating this year's exhibit of art by students in Branford High School's Fine Arts Program. Featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and more.

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The show runs May 16 - 24 during gallery hours 11 - 4 on Wed. - Sat.

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

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

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

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$20 , 21+ All proceeds to mental health charity

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Get ready to turn back time and celebrate one of the most colorful decades in music! New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO) is thrilled to host a retro dance party to mark the announcement of the 2025  CT Folk Festival & Green Expo  lineup—featuring Robert Finley, Dustbowl Revival, and a stellar mix of national and local talent.

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This ticketed event invites you to show off your best tie-dye hippie couture and channel your inner flower child—tie-dye is strongly encouraged! Get ready to groove, sing along, and dance the night away.

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The night will feature a live performance by  60s Satisfaction , a dynamic band dedicated to the spirit and sound of the 1960s. Born out of a special New Haven Arts Council event in 2015, the band has built a loyal following with their authentic arrangements and vibrant energy. Their sing-along style makes every show a memorable experience for fans of all ages.

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60s Satisfaction includes:

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• Pierce Campbell (Guitar & Vocals): A 40-year veteran of the stage, Pierce has performed with Connecticut favorites like The Kerry Boys and The Five Satins, sharing bills with legendary acts at Madison Square Garden, the Spectrum, and Symphony Hall.
• Tony Pasqualoni (Bass): With over four decades of experience across rock, jazz, folk, and Top 40, Tony brings unmatched versatility to the rhythm section while also excelling as a technical support engineer and stringed instrument repair expert.
• Loren Evarts (Piano & Vocals): A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger, Loren’s dynamic performances draw on a deep background in jazz, rock, and new age music.
• John Rispoli (Drums): A seasoned professional with a degree in Music Education, John has been a driving beat for countless acts over the past 25 years, both live and in the studio.

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For 32 years,  CT Folk  has showcased emerging and established musical talent at New Haven’s scenic Edgerton Park. Now entering its 20th year, the  Green Expo  continues to educate and entertain with environmental initiatives, fun activities, and the beloved Green Kids Village. 

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Mark your calendar:  Saturday, September 6, 2025  for the  CT Folk Festival & Green Expo! For festival details, visit CTFolk.org.

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Don't miss the pre-party on May 16th!  Enjoy NEBCO’s famous brews, a night of classic 60s hits, and help support Connecticut Folk’s vibrant traditions.

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Tickets are available now via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/ctfolkfest.

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Nicole Heriot-Mikula (she/her) 

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Event Director 

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CTFolk.org 

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917-576-9147 

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Support local artists and enjoy these amazing performers. No entry fee and ample parking. Award winning, The hall @ Vero recognized in CT Magazine three years running.

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook, Connecticut presents Nature Up Close. Discover new and original artwork that showcases the move into the joys of Summer and as a result looking closely at our gardens, emerging insects, flowers and trees. Artwork will highlight closeup images that engage us in these discoveries.  At Spectrum, we explore this by showcasing the work of established and emerging artists with original paintings, mixed media, and photography. The Open Reception for Nature Up Close is Friday, May 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, May 17 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes for adults and children, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

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 ***come early, tickets available at the door!**

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Dance Into the 2025 CT Folk Festival Season with a Groovy 60s Party!

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Get ready to turn back time and celebrate one of the most colorful decades in music! New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO) is thrilled to host a retro dance party to mark the announcement of the 2025 CT Folk Festival & Green Expo lineup—featuring Robert Finley, Dustbowl Revival, and a stellar mix of national and local talent.

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This ticketed event invites you to show off your best tie-dye hippie couture and channel your inner flower child—tie-dye is strongly encouraged! Get ready to groove, sing along, and dance the night away.

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The night will feature a live performance by 60s Satisfaction , a dynamic band dedicated to the spirit and sound of the 1960s. Born out of a special New Haven Arts Council event in 2015, the band has built a loyal following with their authentic arrangements and vibrant energy. Their sing-along style makes every show a memorable experience for fans of all ages.

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60s Satisfaction includes:

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• Pierce Campbell (Guitar & Vocals): A 40-year veteran of the stage, Pierce has performed with Connecticut favorites like The Kerry Boys and The Five Satins, sharing bills with legendary acts at Madison Square Garden, the Spectrum, and Symphony Hall.
• Tony Pasqualoni (Bass): With over four decades of experience across rock, jazz, folk, and Top 40, Tony brings unmatched versatility to the rhythm section while also excelling as a technical support engineer and stringed instrument repair expert.
• Loren Evarts (Piano & Vocals): A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger, Loren’s dynamic performances draw on a deep background in jazz, rock, and new age music.
• John Rispoli (Drums): A seasoned professional with a degree in Music Education, John has been a driving beat for countless acts over the past 25 years, both live and in the studio.

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For 32 years, CT Folk has showcased emerging and established musical talent at New Haven’s scenic Edgerton Park. Now entering its 20th year, the Green Expo continues to educate and entertain with environmental initiatives, fun activities, and the beloved Green Kids Village.

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Mark your calendar: Saturday, September 6, 2025 for the CT Folk Festival & Green Expo! For festival details, visit CTFolk.org.

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Don't miss the pre-party on May 16th! Enjoy NEBCO’s famous brews, a night of classic 60s hits, and help support Connecticut Folk’s vibrant traditions.

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Sponsored by New England Brewing Company

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🎭  Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre

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What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?

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

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

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

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

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📅  Run Dates:  May 11 – June 1

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🎟  Tickets Available Now:  LINK HERE

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

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Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Everybody May 15 - 24. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown.

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Everybody is a fast-paced contemporary adaptation of the medieval morality play “Everyman”, in which an individual struggles facing their own death and is forced to confront the meaning of life. Written by contemporary playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (whose most recent play, Purpose, is currently on Broadway), Everybody was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 

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Everybody, which features a cast of 16 performers ages 14 -20, is directed by Hannah Simms. Scenic Design is by Dan Schmidt, Costume Design by Christian Milik, Sound Design by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang.

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Director Simms says “A morality play is an apt choice for a moment in which our national morality is being put to the test. Everybody is a wickedly funny play that explores what morality and mortality look like in our disconnected culture, and this cast of brilliant young actors are tackling it with bravery and sensitivity.”

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Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 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.

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Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview. Performances will be at 7 pm on May 16, 17, 23 and 24, and at 4 pm on Sunday, May 18.

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Everybody is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.

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Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/everybody-by-branden-jacobs-jenkins

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For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.

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Everybody is made possible thanks to support from the City of Middletown; American Savings Foundation; Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; The Fund for Greater Hartford; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Middlesex United Way; George and Grace Long Foundation; Liberty Bank Foundation; many generous individual donors; and you, supporting youth arts in Connecticut by purchasing a ticket for this performance.

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Experience the gripping power of Anthony Davis's opera Amistad, a masterpiece that revives the true story of the 1839 Amistad uprising—a courageous fight for freedom that ignited a landmark legal battle in Connecticut, resonating through history. Presented by Connecticut Lyric Opera in collaboration with Harlem Opera Theater and Discovering Amistad, this visually and musically compelling production combines music, theater, and multimedia elements to bring this pivotal story to life. Join us as we explore themes of racial justice, resilience, and the enduring quest for human dignity, underscoring opera's ability to spark dialogue and reflection in today's world.

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 Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead

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Internationally recorded artist, composer, educator and bandleader  Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Gretchen Parlato, Jennifer Holiday, Steve Davis, J.D. Allen, Walter Smith III, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and many more. 

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In addition to his first-call status as a sideman,  Barber has stepped forth as a composer and leader  with his band  Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead.  Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration, DownBeat magazine gave his album “Legacy Holder” 4.5 stars. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene.

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Barber’s blend  of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a drummer, performer and composer. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead was featured and headline the Rainy Days Jazz Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia, Hartford Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival as well jazz venues around the world. Since 2020, Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead have been completed three National tours across the United States. 

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Jonathan Barber tours extensively  in jazz clubs and theaters in cities throughout the US. The band recently completed a tour of several cities in Europe this summer winning praise from the local press there. And he recently has been appointed as  Jazz Drum Professor at the University of Connecticut.  

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 Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead

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Internationally recorded artist, composer, educator and bandleader  Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Gretchen Parlato, Jennifer Holiday, Steve Davis, J.D. Allen, Walter Smith III, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and many more. 

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In addition to his first-call status as a sideman,  Barber has stepped forth as a composer and leader  with his band  Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead.  Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration, DownBeat magazine gave his album “Legacy Holder” 4.5 stars. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene.

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Barber’s blend  of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a drummer, performer and composer. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead was featured and headline the Rainy Days Jazz Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia, Hartford Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival as well jazz venues around the world. Since 2020, Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead have been completed three National tours across the United States. 

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Jonathan Barber tours extensively  in jazz clubs and theaters in cities throughout the US. The band recently completed a tour of several cities in Europe this summer winning praise from the local press there. And he recently has been appointed as  Jazz Drum Professor at the University of Connecticut.  

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Join us this Friday night for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, all are welcome.

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Temple Emanuel is a participatory, diverse, non-judgmental, and intellectually vibrant Reform Synagogue, serving greater New Haven, Connecticut.

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Call the Temple Emanuel office at 203-397-3000 if you have questions. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Derby Avenue in Orange.

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Email: office@tegnh.org

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Website: http://tegnh.org/

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Friday, May 16, 2025, 2025 7:30pm

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Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead

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Internationally recorded artist, composer, educator and bandleader Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Gretchen Parlato, Jennifer Holiday, Steve Davis, J.D. Allen, Walter Smith III, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and many more.

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In addition to his first-call status as a sideman, Barber has stepped forth as a composer and leader with his band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration, DownBeat magazine gave his album “Legacy Holder” 4.5 stars. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene.

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Barber’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a drummer, performer and composer. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead was featured and headline the Rainy Days Jazz Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia, Hartford Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival as well jazz venues around the world. Since 2020, Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead have been completed three National tours across the United States.

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Jonathan Barber tours extensively in jazz clubs and theaters in cities throughout the US. The band recently completed a tour of several cities in Europe this summer winning praise from the local press there. And he recently has been appointed as Jazz Drum Professor at the University of Connecticut.

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Legends of the 60's

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May 1-18

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The cool and glamorous nightclubs of the swinging 60's were home to some of the greatest songs and entertainers of the 20th century, inclduing Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more.

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Now, in this phenomenal show, Legends of the 60's, Chaz Esposito captures the energy and fun of the era with classic hits including That's Life, I'm a Believer, Groovin, It's Not Unusual, Can't Take My Eyes off You, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Hey Paula and Sweet Caroline.

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Backed by a jamming big band, Legends of the 60's will be a sensational evening of music, stories and laughs.

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Happens on the following Dates:

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May 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 3, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 4, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 8, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 16, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 17, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

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May 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

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General Admission Standing Room Only

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GIMME GIMME DISCO

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If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more. So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!

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Links: Official Website

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Prepare for an Unforgettable Evening of Mystery and Comedy at the Dinner Detective New Haven!

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🔍 Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with suspense, intrigue, and side-splitting comedy at Dinner Detective New Haven:

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🕵️‍♂️ Engaging Mystery: Step into a world of secrets, hidden agendas, and thrilling twists. Our meticulously crafted storyline will keep you guessing as you interact with intriguing characters and follow the trail of clues to solve the evening's enigma.

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😂 Comedy Galore: Laughter takes center stage! Our talented cast seamlessly blends mystery with comedy, delivering hilarious one-liners, witty banter, and unexpected moments that will have you in fits of laughter.

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🎭 Audience Participation: You're not just an observer; you're an integral part of the action. Engage with the cast and fellow guests to piece together the puzzle, all while sharing hearty laughs.

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🎟️ Secure Your Tickets Today! 🎟️ 🌐 Visit our website: https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/new-haven/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/ 📞 Call us at: (866) 496-0535.

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🤣🤫 Don't miss out on the fun experience at Dinner Detective New Haven. Gather your friends, colleagues, or loved ones and embark on a night of comedy, mystery, and unforgettable entertainment.

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🕵️‍♂️ Book your tickets today and prepare for an evening filled with laughter and intrigue! 🕵️‍♀️

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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

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155 Temple St

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New Haven, CT 06510

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Shell-ebrate Storytime with a Real Mermaid!  

Mermaid Storytime & Photo Fundraiser Featuring, Krystal - The Connecticut Mermaid

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$10 per child (includes storytime + photo with Krystal!)

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Calling all little guppies, pirates, and jellybean-loving jellyfish! Start your morning with a splash at a magical storytime with Krystal the Connecticut Mermaid, plus a chance to grab the cutest under-the-sea photo ever—because obviously, mermaids don’t do selfies.

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Hosted generously by Books & Company

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Bring your own coffee or paddle on over to Crossroads Coffee nearby to fuel up for fin-tastic fun!

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Costumes encouraged. Mermaids approved. Laughter mandatory. All proceeds support Halfway Home Rescue Inc.—because even land animals deserve a little mermaid magic. 

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 NEW LOCATION: Blackstone Library Front Lawn

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Stop by the main floor Rotunda to get all your Medicare questions answered by a Medicare Specialist. Theresa Borchetta will be on hand throughout the day, available to help you learn about and navigate the Medicare system.

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For accommodations of persons with special needs, please call 203-999-4986

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About Theresa Borchetta  

Working as a Medicare Specialist was a meaningful next step in her career for Theresa. As an ordained UCC pastor, she served churches for 30 years, assisting the community of faith through life’s journey. She is committed to offering people the guidance they needed to navigate the Medicare process. She earned her BA in psychology from CCSU, her Master of Divinity from Colgate, her licensure in Life & Health, and her Medicare Certification through AHIP. As a CT native who lived for two decades in NY, Theresa is an avid Yankees fan. As a self-proclaimed geek, she enjoys cooking, reading, history, and traveling, especially to Ireland.

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Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

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Inside & Outside Craft Fair.  Featuring woodworking, jewelry, baked goods, candles, fabric crafts, home decor, and more.   9am to 2pm.  Plenty of parking!

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Crafters interested in a space should email:  SJBCraftandTag06405@gmail.com for an application and more information.

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Hand-sown flower, vegetable and garden plants in fresh clean soil for sale by Branford Garden Club members. Come enrich your gardens with new plants and support the Garden Club on Saturday, May 17th 2025. Planting activities for kids included.

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Spring is here and we all have a touch of “May Fever”. Symptoms are a feverish desire to be outside making our gardens colorful and welcoming places for the season.

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The Garden Club of Madison's Plant Sale, May 17, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, set against the picturesque backdrop of the historic Deacon John Graves House gardens in Madison, has the antidote to your garden dilemmas. The sale boasts an exceptional variety of perennials, all lovingly grown by GCM members. These aren't your run-of-the-mill garden center finds; the selection includes rare and unusual specimens that have been nurtured and proven to thrive.  Early birds line up for treasures like trilliums, exotic varieties of hellebores, and an array of native plants that are as hardy as they are beautiful. Not to mention the usual garden staples of iris, daisies, lilies, heuchera, hostas and so on.

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"We love sharing our knowledge and special plants with other experienced and inexperienced gardeners," says Bette Zollshan, a dedicated member of the Garden Club who has been organizing this event for several years.

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Whether you need a quantity of day lilies to fill a large sunny space, or some unusual ground cover to keep the weeds at bay, this is your one stop. Garden Club members, including Master Gardeners, will be on hand to advise you and share useful tips.

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Proceeds of the sale go to maintaining the numerous civic gardens we tend in Madison, including East Wharf Seaside Garden, Deacon John Graves Perennial Gardens, DJG Wildflower Walk, Veterans’ and 9/11 Memorial Gardens, the new Education Garden and orchards at Bauer Park, and adding to the 20,000 daffodils the Club has planted throughout town.

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Please visit our website: www.gcmct.org to read about our involvement in the community and the many ways we spread the joy of gardening and care for our environment.

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Five gardening tips for right now:

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1. If possible, adopt “no mow May” allowing flowers to bloom in your lawn for early season pollinators. Even leaving a strip can make a difference.

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1. Start a compost pile but be careful not to compost weeds.

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1. Before spring bulbs die back, mark them so you don’t disturb them when adding new plants.

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1. Allow daffodil “greens” to die back for at least 6 weeks. They are the battery for next year’s blooms.

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1. Divide fall blooming perennials – for more info: https://gcmct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GCM-Horticulture-Bulletin-June-2022.pdf

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

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

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✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

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

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

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

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

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💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

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

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📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

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 Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!

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Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!

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Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.  

No registration required.

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Do you know a SHEro? Nominate her!  Women & Family Life Center · SHEro Nomination Form 2025

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Who is a SHEro?

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* A SHEro is a woman or girl who inspires growth & change in herself or others.

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* She is someone who has improved her own life or the lives of others by overcoming adversity, a crisis situation, or who has gone above and beyond to help others.

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* A SHEro is a woman or girl who is involved in her community, someone who is a volunteer, a pioneer of a program that created change or does something for others in the community.

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* A SHEro is a woman or girl who is a trailblazer. She is someone who is a leader or innovator who has created change in a community or program.

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SHEro Award Nomination deadline is Monday, April 28th.

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SHEros will be awarded on MAY 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM at the First Congregational Church of Madison. Emceeded by Liza Petra of The Guilford Foundation and Branford Community Foundation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Join us for the 13th Annual New Haven Family Stroll & Festival!

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Saturday, May 17 | 10 AM - 1 PM

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Quinnipiac River Park, New Haven

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Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled day that celebrates and advocates for high-quality, accessible child care.

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The event is hosted by Friends Center for Children, a New Haven early care and education provider, however, a network of community partners are also expected to join. Friends Center will also debut its ‘Books with Friends’ trolley, focused on children ages 0-5. The trolley will travel weekly throughout New Haven, offering books and curriculum to family childcare providers and center-based programs in under-resourced and overburdened neighborhoods. 

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The Family Stroll & Festival raises awareness and calls for significant investment in our early care and education system, including:

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• Fair pay and support for early childhood educators
• More accessible, affordable care for families
• Resources that help all children thrive from the start

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What’s happening:

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• A drum-led stroll over the Quinnipiac River bridge
• Face painting, Zumba, bubbles, arts & crafts
• Live music, magicians, parachute play & more
• Food trucks & over 40 community resource tables
• Remarks from Mayor Justin Elicker and other local leaders

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Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, your presence helps strengthen the call for more accessible child care, and better compensation for our amazing educators.

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FREE & open to all! Come stroll with us and show your support for a brighter future for New Haven’s children and families.

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Join Us for our 8th annual One Day Retreat. Awesome Speakers, Vendors, Raffles and Extraordinary Brunch. You dont want to miss this.

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Learn how to protect your loved ones, hard-earned money, belongings, and more!

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You'll Discover:

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• How to make sure what you've worked hard for goes to the people you love.
• The legal tools every adult needs to protect their assets and wishes if something happens...and how to avoid common mistakes.
• Advantages and disadvantages of wills, living trusts, and more.
• Why you should do everything possible to help your family avoid Connecticut Probate when you die.
• How to make sure what you've worked hard for goes to the people you love.  
• How to access the care you want and need as you age while retaining complete control (and avoid going broke in a nursing home!).
• How to protect an inheritance for kids or grandkids...especially if you have vulnerable beneficiaries, are in a blended family, or are in a second marriage.

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Register now!  This event is free and educational, but spaces are limited.  Visit MyPlanForTheFuture.com!

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 Meet the Library of Things: Blackstone has always offered more than books, but do you know how much more? Stop by the library and meet our Library of Things! Funded by the Friends of the Blackstone Library, our collection includes nontraditional library items like a Go-Pro camera, electric guitar, metal detector, lawn games, Nintendo Switch, and more. Play around, test them out, and take them home!

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Registration is not required to attend this DROP-IN event.

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

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-9

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Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson 

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

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 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS  by Brian Flinn and  LIGHT  by R.F.Wilton, Two Solo Exhibitions. APRIL 17 - MAY 18, 2025

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Brian Flinn recognizes that digital media has been a central component of his studio practice for nearly 25 years, though physical drawing is a fundamental part of his process. This exhibit brings together works spanning a variety of years, highlighting the maps of mark making that create the foundation for further explorations in both paint and digital media. Flinn explains, ”Drawing is an essential act offering me a venue from which to investigate and engage with the ideas and concepts that consistently drive my work. There are careful, slow meanderings of graphite and pastel, and large arcs of splashed or spilled ink that comprise much of these pieces. There are collage elements and scrapes that interact with the lines and areas, shaping the landscape of these drawings.” Brian Flinn is an

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Associate Professor of Art, and the Art Education Program Coordinator at Central Connecticut State University. He earned a BFA and Masters at U of Bridgeport and his MFA at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

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R. F. Wilton offers us some LIGHT, a recurring theme for this photographer which also characterizes the positive attitude he affects. Large scale and high contrast, these images command attention. R. F. Wilton is a self-taught photographic artist who has been creating images for personal self-expression for over 50 years. Since the early 1970’s, he has been an enthusiastic cultivator of the arts, with experiences of co-founding communal fine art projects, working as a professional musician, teaching photography and darkroom technique at all academic levels and being a founding member of several arts boards. Mr. Wilton is now retired from a 32-year career in the enterprise business software industry.

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 Celebrate 20 Years of Sisterhood, Scholarship & Service!

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Join us for a special event commemorating two decades of sisterhood , scholarship , and service at The Woodwinds. Let's honor the bonds we've built and the impact we've made together. It's a time to reflect and rejoice. Additionally, we will honor our charter members: Andrea Barge, Pertrinea Cash Deedon, Erica Garcia, Chandira Jenkins, Paula Rice, Cynthia Roque, Pamela Washington, and Terri Williams.

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Live entertainment. Open Bar. Award Ceremony.

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Attire: Black Tie

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 Boardslide

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May 2 - June 15, 2025

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Featured Artists:

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

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Looking for a great introduction to woodworking? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a stylish and functional 8.5x11 frame from start to finish. Guided by a seasoned instructor, you’ll explore essential woodworking techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing. Walk away with a beautiful, handmade frame to showcase your favorite artwork, photos, or documents—perfect for your home or office.

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What to Expect

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In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and assemble wood to create a custom picture frame. We’ll guide you through using tools like the miter saw and clamps in a beginner-friendly, low-pressure environment. You’ll also get to try your hand at sanding and finishing techniques to give your frame a clean, polished look you’ll be proud of.

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Skills You’ll Acquire

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By the end of the session, you’ll know how to safely and accurately cut wood to size, use clamps and adhesives for solid assembly, and apply finishing touches to smooth and protect your frame. Whether you’re totally new to woodworking or just brushing up on basics, you’ll leave with some solid skills.

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What’s Provided

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We’ll supply everything you need for the project, including pre-cut wood, sandpaper, and finishing materials. Tools and safety equipment will be ready and waiting for you, and your instructor will be there to offer guidance, tips, and support throughout.

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Who Should Attend

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This workshop is great for beginners who want a fun introduction to woodworking. It’s also a solid choice for DIYers and crafters looking to pick up new skills or build something personal—whether you’re framing your own art, a favorite photo, or just want to try something new.

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Prerequisites / Safety Information

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No experience is necessary—this is a beginner-friendly workshop. Just be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, and be ready to follow safety guidelines, which we’ll go over together at the start of the session.

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Instructor: Alexander Platt

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Workshop Fee:

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Standard Ticket: $99.00

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MakeHaven Members: $84.00

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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=418&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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Instructed by Annie Sailer

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39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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

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

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Hear friends and neighbors share their poems at this special reading event led by Branford’s Poet Laureate Judith Liebmann. Bring a poem of your own if you like and celebrate this literary art while enjoying refreshments, music and good company.

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 Join us in New Haven on May 17 and 18 for a weekend of Lindy Hop & Balboa Workshops with the amazing Bobby White and Annabel Quisao! This weekend will be jam packed with swing lessons for dancers of intermediate level, and includes an incredible evening of social dancing to the Wes Lewis Quintet. 

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us!

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Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities.

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Motoko’s step-by-step instructions make the ancient Japanese art fun and accessible. Children will learn focus, imagination, and precision while creating pieces of art.

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This event is best suited for children ages 8-years-old and older. Registration is required for this event.

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This event is generously funded through the Meriden Foundation.

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Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn.

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This month we will be watching ‘Umma,' a supernatural horror film that follows Amanda and her daughter who are being haunted by Amanda's mother's ghost.

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Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be followed by a dressing workshop.

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Participants will get to experience dressing themselves in yukata, the cotton summer kimono popular at festivals and celebrations. Robyn Mortiboys of Sono Kimono, and member of Japan Society of Fairfield County, will be leading this fun and interactive presentation.

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Robyn Mortiboys, our presenter, will show vintage kimonos and explain the formality of the different types for a variety of occasions. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to try the garments on for a dressing demonstration.

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The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It occurs in late spring and is celebrated by holding dragon boat races and eating sticky rice dumplings, customs that grant participants relief from the seasonal heat and good luck for the coming year. At our next Wallingford Table event, the Chinese American Heritage Association (CAHAI) of Fairfield County will lead a special presentation on this unique & lively festival while guests enjoy delicious refreshments associated with the holiday. After the presentation, a local Chinese dance troupe will lead a performance of traditional dances as part of the Dragon Boat ceremony!

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The Wallingford Table series is sponsored by donations from The Great Give. Registration is required and will begin on April 20; please sign up using this link. 

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Join us in May for a walk around Young’s Pond Park. We are joining forces with the Shoreline Greenway Trail as we explore the historical foundations and walk the carriage trails of what was once Alden M. Young’s estate and his gentleman’s farm.  Members and non-members welcome. 

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Saturday, May 17th

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1 PM

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YOUNG’S POND PARK

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Blackstone Ave , Branford

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Rain date May 24

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Free, please RSVP to programs@branfordhistoricalsociety.org to register or call (203) 488-4828. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Jump-Start your garden now at the Branford Garden Club Plant Sale, this year on the Blackstone Library lawn. 

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Save the Date: 

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Saturday May 17th 9:30am - 1:30pm

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(Raindate Sunday May 18 12-4pm)

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Because of potential construction around the Branford Town Green, the clubs annual Spring Plants, Flowers & Seedling Sale will be held this year on the front lawn of Blackstone Library at 758 Main St, Branford, CT,

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

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

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For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-22

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Join us for a musical afternoon featuring pianist Carl Cranmer, who will

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be playing pieces from Scarlatti, Chopin, and Borodin. Presented by the

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Branford Musical Arts Society.

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

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

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

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

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Learn more.

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

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

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

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Tickets:

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In-Advance: $30

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Day of Show: $40   

Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets

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Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets is a high-energy five-piece combo performing a rousing, crowd pleasing set of songs first recorded at the dawn of rock 'n' roll by his legendary father, Bill Haley and the Comets, and other popular tunes from the 1950s and '60s. Emphasizing authenticity in sound and presentation, this "Rock 'N' Roll History Show" features Bill Haley, Jr. sharing the inside stories and historical context behind the songs he sings backed by his talented band of comets — saxophonist extraordinaire Kaj Hansen; nimble-fingered Mike Denaro on electric guitar; Christopher Davis Shannon slapping the upright bass; and Rich Flamini's energetic Gene Krupa-style drumming. Bill Haley and the Comets may not have invented rock’n’roll, but they sure became its first stars and indisputably lit the fuse of the rock’n’roll. Be prepared to jump, jive, dance, clap, stomp your feet and sing along as Haley and his Comets rock the joint! Bill Haley & His Comets "Rock Around The Clock" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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