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Current Offers

All contributors to the Arts Council receive a Take Part culture card, good for a year. Use it often by presenting the card and receiving the benefits listed below.

Ann Raymond Center for the Arts (Pine Meadow): 6 art lessons for the price of 5 for children 5 – 18; (offer available once per student). (860) 379-3972

ASAP - After School Arts Program (Washington): ASAP is dedicated to providing artistic opportunities for children, adults, and members of the general public through a wide range of educational activities. Buy one ticket and receive the 2nd ticket of equal or lesser value at ˝ price to an ASAP special event.  www.afterschoolartsprogram.org or 860-868-0740 or email: asap0740@hotmail.com 

Beyer Music (Torrington): Retailers of Fine Musical Instruments new and used as well as sheet music.  10% off any purchase of $25 or more.  www.beyermusic.net or 860-496-1289.

Crescendo (Lakeville): Experiece musical gems of Early Music, 20th century and contemporary works not often heard in our region. Buy one ticket to a Crescendo presented event and receive the 2nd ticket of equal or lesser value at ˝ price. www.crescendoberkshires.org or (860) 435-4866.

Diversity of Dance: Earl Mosley Institute for the Arts (Kent): An environment where student artists can achieve levels of excellence through positive collaborations.  50% off tickets for summer performances.  www.diversityofdance.com or 860-350-6494 

Fine Line Theater Arts (New Milford): Excellence in dance, drama and musical theater.  25 % off first class of regular or summer session for new and returning students (not to be combined with other discounts).  860-210-1444, www.finelinetheatrearts.com.  

Goshen Players (Goshen): 10% off regular priced tickets to mainstage productions. Limit 4 tickets per cardholder per production. Take Part card is honored for box office purchases by phone or at door only (NOT online).  Take Part card must be presented when tickets are picked up before show. Tickets will not be mailed. For more information visit www.goshenplayers.org or call 860-491-9988.

Green River Gallery (Boston Corners) (Millerton, NY): The best source for Eric Sloane and other prominent American Landscape Artists.  10% discount on all original art, 15% discount on all prints, and 20% on all framing.  518-789-3311.

Hunt Hill Farm Trust/Silo Cooking School (New Milford): Celebrating Cuisine, American Music, Art and Culture.  10% discount on cooking classes. www.hunthillfarmtrust.org or (860) 355-0300  

Hunt Hill Farm Trust/Silo Gallery and Gift Shop (New Milford): Celebrating American Music, Art and Culture.  10% discount on regularly priced merchandise. www.hunthillfarmtrust.org or (860) 355-0300.

Institute for American Indian Studies (Washington): Enter the world of America’s first people.  One dollar off General Admission to Museum (does not include special events).  www.birdstone.org or 860-868-0518 

Joyful Noise, Inc. - Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus (Region-wide): Internationally acclaimed children’s and adult choirs performing sacred and secular works10% off tickets to any Christmas Angelicus concert; limit of 4 tickets per card holder.  www.chorusangelicus.org/index.html or (860) 496-8841.

Kent Film Festival (Kent): Dedicated to the development and education of filmmakers with an independent vision.  Buy one ticket get second ticket free.  Good for both Film Festival (April 22-25) and Summer Film Series.  www.kentfilmfestival.org or 860-592-0059.

Kent Singers (Kent): Classical a cappella vocal ensemble, performing since 1973.  2-for-1 ticket purchase to Kent Singer sponsored performances.  www.kentsingers.org  or (860) 619-8110.

Litchfield Historical Society (Litchfield): Litchfield has made a significant contribution to American History; the Litchfield Historical Society brings it all to life.   2-for-1 admission to the Litchfield Historical Society and Tapping Reeve House and Law School (2nd admission to be of equal or lesser value); $5 general, $3 seniors (over 60) and students (over 14).  www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org or 860- 567-4501.

McArdle School of Irish Dance (Torrington): Led by a champion Irish dancer, the McArdle School prepares students seeking to dance for enjoyment and competition.  25% off 1 semester for new students.  www.mcardleschools.com or 860- 485-0027.

MOMIX (Torrington): An internationally celebrated company of inventive dancer illusionists.  10% off tickets to MOMIX at The Warner Theatre in Torrington. In person purchases only.  www.momix.com and www.warnertheatrre.org or Warner Theatre: (860) 489-7180. 


Music Mountain (Falls Village): From jazz to classical, over 80 years of bringing world class artists to NW CT. 1/3rd  discount off the $30 ticket price.  Discount can not be combined with any other special prices offered by Music Mountain, and does not apply to the benefit concerts of the season.  http://www.musicmountain.org/


National Guitar Workshop (New Milford): Experience engrossing and enriching workshops for all musical genres.  $25 off tuition for summer program.  www.guitarworkshop.com or 800-234-6479

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival (Norfolk): A summer program of Yale School of Music featuring the most accomplished students and internationally acclaimed musicians.  One free ticket of equal or lesser value with ticket purchase (not to be combined with other offers or for benefit events) www.yale.edu/norfolk or  (860) 542-3000.

Northwest Corner Young Artist Series (Sharon): Youthful performers of striking skill and promise.  2-for-1 tickets for first-time attendees to the classical chamber music and solo recitals Saturdays at 5 pm in Fall and Spring.  (800) 981-2593.

Nutmeg Ballet's NUTCRACKER (Torrington):
Classic and enchanting Christmas gem performed by an internationally recognized dance conservatory. 
For the Saturday, 5pm performance at the Warner Theatre, cardholders may purchase one ticket and get the second (of same value) for half price.  www.nutmegconservatory.org/ or The Warner Theatre www.warnertheatrre.org or (860) 489-7180.

Passiflora Tea Room & Herbal Apothecary (New Hartford): Charm, pleasure and health in one quaint setting.  One free ounce of loose-leaf tea (type of tea will change periodically).  www.passiflorateas.com/860- 379-8327.

Piano Masterworks Series at Studio 59 (Torrington): Memorable piano concerts in a unique and charming setting.  Top flight piano instruction.  $5 off price of $25 ticket for any Studio 59 performance.  Piano School: first lesson free.  For information contact Studio59ct@gmail.com or (860) 482-6801 www.studio59ct.com. 

Sharon Historical Society (Sharon): The source for the history of this strong and proud Connecticut community dating back to 1739 and earlier.  Free admission for two adults or 1 family group to Sharon Historical Society lectures or family programs.  www.sharonhist.org or 860- 364-5688.

TheatreWorks New Milford (New Milford): Off Broadway Theater right in your backyard.  $3 off each ticket price.  www.theatreworks.us or 860 350-6863 

Thomaston Opera House (Thomaston): BIG THEATER in a small town.  2-for-1 ticket purchases for regular priced tickets to Thomaston Opera House sponsored performances (free ticket to be of equal or lesser value).  www.thomastonoperahouse.org or (860) 283-6250

Torrington Historical Society (Torrington): The heart of Torrington’s earliest history as an Indian settlement and its growth as a prototype of the industrial revolution, to present day.   2-for-1 admission to the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and/or the Torrington History Museum.  www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org or 860- 482-8260

TriArts at the Sharon Playhouse (Sharon): Where the best professionals and amateurs join forces to make theatrical magic. 2-for-1 ticket purchase, for Thursday evening or Saturday matinee performances during summer season (free ticket to be of equal or lesser value).  www.triarts.net or (860) 364-7469.

Village Center for the Arts (New Milford): Learn, create, experience, everything from fine arts to chocolate making. 25 % off any 8-week class. www.villagecenterarts.com or 860- 354-4318.

Warner Theatre (Torrington): The destination for arts, culture and world class entertainment.  10% off Warner Stage Company performances, Studio Theatre shows, and Digital Opera and Ballet Film Series tickets.  www.warnertheatre.org/ or 860- 489-7180.

Washington Art Association (Washington Depot): For almost 59 years, providing instruction in the visual arts. Ten percent off tuition for Workshops.  Contact: 860-868-2878.

White Memorial Conservation Center and Nature Museum (Litchfield): Experience the joy and fun of nature and learn how to preserve it at the 4,000 acre White Memorial Foundation.  One adult admission at full price ($6) and get the second for half price ($3).  www.whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857