Events
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National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica
Described as one of the most innovative dance companies to have achieved world acclaim in the last half-century, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica blends the lore, music and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa and the American South with both modern and classical ballet forms, dance performances, training and engagement programs for all people.
Trails Day Paddle: Wethersfield Cove
Wethersfield Cove Wethersfield, CT, United StatesJoin Great Meadows Conservation Trust's Tim Lewis and Paul Woodworth, and Connecticut River Conservancy’s Rhea Drozdenko for a paddle around Wethersfield Cove. Explore the north side of the cove and Folly Brook. View birdlife and learn about clean water efforts. If we are able, we will also venture out onto the Connecticut River. This is…
Beavers, Bird Calls, and Brilliant Bugs
Babcock Ridge and Henne Memorial Preserve Babcock Rd., North Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman for this special family-friendly exploration of two adjoining refuges (Babcock Ridge and D.R. Henne Memorial & Shunock Brook Preserves), which are among the Conservancy’s most ecologically diverse preserves. Accompanying us on this gentle, two-mile hike is sign-language interpreter Joy Valenti, who’s experienced in making nature accessible to the D/deaf/hard of…
Five Points Arts Print Festival Featuring Big Ink
Five Points Art Center 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, United StatesImmerse yourself in the many forms of contemporary and traditional printmaking at this free, two-day festival hosted by Five Points Arts, featuring Big Ink’s giant custom press. See art in action with demonstrations by professional printmakers and carvers, peruse the juried print show, browse prints for sale by local artists, and place your bid in…
Exhibit- Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center 1 State Street, New Haven, CT, United StatesMarch 25, 2023 – September 10, 2023 “A house without a rushnyk is not a home.” — Ukrainian proverb The word rushnyk derives from ruka, “hand,” and while it can refer to an ordinary towel, the ceremonial rushnyk is distinct in its ornamentation and its importance. In almost any Ukrainian home, the family icons—and, more…
Exhibit- Altars of Reconciliation
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center 1 State Street, New Haven, CT, United StatesMarch 25, 2023 – August 13, 2023 Artists Erin Shaw, Tony Tiger and Bobby C. Martin explore a theme rarely confronted in the art world: the practice of Christianity among Native peoples. There is and continues to be a long, rich and layered history of Native churches and Christian tradition, but there is an equally…
New Pond Farm Education Center Invitational Art Show
New Pond Farm Education Center 101 Marchant Road, CT, United StatesThis fantastic biennial event showcases artwork by some of the region’s finest artists, and includes a silent auction, art demonstrations, and activities for children and adults, all celebrating the timeless themes of nature and agrarian life inspired by the Education Center's property.
The Sneakerhead Invasion arrives at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, June 4th
Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT, United StatesBeginning at Noon on Sunday, June 4th inside the 125,000 square foot Earth Expo center, The Sneakerhead Invasion, hosting various sneaker, streetwear and collectable vendors, will arrive in full force at Mohegan Sun. Organized by The Urban Collab, the latest and greatest from Nike, Air Jordan, Adidas and more will be up for grabs for…
Walk-In Tours | Special Exhibition – “From the Vault”
New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United StatesJoin a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition From the Vault: Contemporary Highlights from the NBMAA Collection. Sundays at 1 p.m. | May 7 – June 25, 2023 Image: Peter Waite, Bridge, 2006, Acrylic on panels, 96 x 120 in., Berkshire Taconic Foundation and Stephen B. Lawrence Fund, 2006.127
Artist-Poets Exhibit
Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United StatesExhibit Dates: May 27–June 18, 2023 Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1:00–5:00pm Opening Reception & Reading: Saturday, May 27, 2:00–4:00pm Eureka Gallery Free and open to the public A special Poetry Rocks installment will feature an Artist-Poet Exhibit of visual arts and poems, May 27 to June 17, at Arts Center East in Vernon. An opening reception…
Adult Studio Workshop | Sketch With the Masters
New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United StatesJoin artist Kathleen Smits in a “Sketch with the Masters” workshop by looking, observing and drawing in front of Frederick Church's "West Rock", learn basic techniques with pencil and paper to create shape, form, texture, light and shadow. Explore the landscape paintings of the Hudson River School artists in the Martin Gallery. We will also…
Adult Studio Workshop | Sketch With the Masters
New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United StatesJoin artist Kathleen Smits in a “Sketch with the Masters” workshop by looking, observing and drawing in front of Frederick Church's "West Rock", learn basic techniques with pencil and paper to create shape, form, texture, light and shadow. Explore the landscape paintings of the Hudson River School artists in the Martin Gallery. We will also…
Facets of Indian Culture
connecticut historical society 1 Elizabeth St, hartford, CT, United StatesAn Indian classical dance ensemble presentation at Connecticut Historical Society on Sunday June 4th 3pm. The event will feature artifacts, Classical dancing and an informative talk on the facets of Indian Culture such as spiritual themes and festivals that connect with performing arts. Video preview https://youtu.be/4JEmhWHBWKY Do register at https://chs.org/event/facets/