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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Wed
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Wed
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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
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Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Wed
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Wed
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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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We’ve turned our entryway into a mini art studio! Stop by anytime this month to participate in our community collage project. The theme of this month’s collage is “Summer” — the rest is up to you! Use our supplies or add your own. Participate once or multiple times. Just don’t forget to sign the guest book so we know which artists we have to thank for the final product!


The finished piece will be displayed at Off the Trail Cafe.

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Sidewalk Studio

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We’ve turned our entryway into a mini art studio! Stop by anytime this month to participate in...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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The Center on Main, Home of the Falls Village Children's Theater
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Falls Village
Wed
Aug
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Wed
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We Are Guardians is a powerful, character-driven documentary following Indigenous forest guardians in Brazil as they confront the forces driving deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman—and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio—the film offers a rare, intimate perspective on one of the most critical ecological and human rights crises of our time. Watch the trailer here.

8/13/2025
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Arts & Culture
Film, Media & Digital Arts

WE ARE GUARDIANS FILM

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We Are Guardians is a powerful, character-driven documentary following Indigenous forest...
Wednesday
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The Bank Street Theater
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The Bank Street Theater
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New Milford
Wed
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Wed
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Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. Visit our website to see the full list of camp activities and sign up!

8/13/2025
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Arts & Culture

ASAP! Summer Camp

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Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests....
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Rumsey Hall School
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Washington
Rumsey Hall School
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Washington
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Wed
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New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park explorations, beach time, ice cream, etc

Kids entering 6th - 8th grades

$15 / week

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Nature Unplugged

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New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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John Pettibone Community Center
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New Milford
John Pettibone Community Center
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New Milford
Wed
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark, Now Glittering,” featuring the works of Chris Barnard and Jeff Joyce. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 1.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.


Barnard was born in New York City and received his BA from Yale and his MFA from The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Deeply informed by the pandemic and his parents’ decline, his need to engage with the natural world and create beauty led to many nature-based paintings, echoing his love for gardening. 


Joyce’s work is a meditation on nature. The pieces in this show, selected from a time span of nearly 20 years, are engaged with the landscape. They aim to demonstrate how cultural history mediates and defines the ways we perceive nature.


This show will remain on view through Sunday, August 24. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Chris Barnard + Jeff Joyce Art Show

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark,...
Wednesday
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
Wed
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Wed
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Different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song. On this program, learn how knowing your trees will help you spot more birds. Join Sanctuary Manager/ Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a unique twist on traditional birding. This is a relaxed walk through various habitats, perfect for curious beginners and seasoned birders alike. Bring your questions and your love for feathered friends! 


Register at

https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/06/birding-by-tree/

This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. 

$5 members, $10 non-members

8/13/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Birding by Tree at Deer Pond Farm

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Different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song. On this program, learn...
Wednesday
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CT Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm Sherman, CT
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CT Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm Sherman, CT
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Sherman
Wed
Aug
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Wed
Aug
13

Take a scenic summer ride through the Berkshires where you’ll enjoy many exciting contemporary art exhibitions. Enjoy a convenient catered box lunch at Lickety Split Cafe right on campus (menu options below) so you can get the most out of your time exploring the museum along with a Guided Group Tour. For additional info and ehibitions, visit www.massmoca.org.


Cost includes lunch & Guided Tour

* Pre-registration & pre-payment required.

REGISTER

8/13/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Adult Day Trip: Mass MocA Museum of Contemporary Art

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Take a scenic summer ride through the Berkshires where you’ll enjoy many exciting contemporary...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Wed
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Wed
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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
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Morris
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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
Wednesday
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Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
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Aug
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Wed
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Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com



Stories told in light and silence


Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH


Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”


Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.


Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.


Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.


From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.


Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.


Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”


In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.


Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.



Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Stories told in light and silence

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Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr,...
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Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15 on the green behind the Visitor Center, the program begins at 10:30.

In case of inclement weather or other adverse conditions, this event will move inside to the Junior Room.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!


8/13/2025
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Education & Learning

Music & Rhyme Outside

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Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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Kent Memorial Library
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Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Wed
Aug
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Wed
Aug
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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.


Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell

Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Ages: 13 - 17

Members & Non-Members: FREE

MORE INFO & REGISTER

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 Summer Teen Art Labs

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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking,...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
Five Points Arts Center
Online Event
Torrington
Wed
Aug
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Wed
Aug
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Opening Reception. Friday, July 25 6-8 PM

7 Water ST, Torrington, CT

8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Five Points 2025 Small Works Juried Exhibition

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Opening Reception. Friday, July 25 6-8 PM 7 Water ST, Torrington, CT
Wednesday
Aug 13
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Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
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Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
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Torrington
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The Mystery Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss "The Spy Coast" by Tess Gerritsen.


Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she’s living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement.

But when a body turns up in Maggie’s driveway, she knows it’s a message from former foes who haven’t forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends―all retirees from the CIA―to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This “Martini Club” of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they’re eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives.

Complicating their efforts is Purity’s acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. More accustomed to dealing with rowdy tourists than homicide, Jo is puzzled by Maggie’s reluctance to share information―and by her odd circle of friends, who seem to be a step ahead of her at every turn.

As Jo’s investigation collides with the Martini Club’s maneuvers, Maggie’s hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends―and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau―Maggie might just be able to save the life she’s built.


New registrations and book requests: 860-567-7440 or

https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event.../

8/13/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Mystery Book Club

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The Mystery Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, August 13, at...
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Morris
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Aug
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Join us for "Appy Hour" and explore the world through apps! Learn how to use Google Maps for planning the perfect trip and Google Earth to virtually visit anywhere on the globe. It's a fun, interactive session that will take your digital skills—and your travel dreams—to the next level!

 

Attendees must have a Gmail account and password.


>> REGISTER HERE <<


8/13/2025
Single event
Education & Learning

Appy Hour: Explore the World Through Google Maps

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Join us for&nbsp; "Appy Hour" &nbsp;and explore the world through apps! Learn how to...
Wednesday
Aug 13
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New Milford Public Library
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New Milford Public Library
Online Event
New Milford
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Aug
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Thu
Aug
14

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb &nbsp;Scavenger Hunt...
Thursday
Aug 14
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

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Taste of Burlington

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Burlington
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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

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Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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We’ve turned our entryway into a mini art studio! Stop by anytime this month to participate in our community collage project. The theme of this month’s collage is “Summer” — the rest is up to you! Use our supplies or add your own. Participate once or multiple times. Just don’t forget to sign the guest book so we know which artists we have to thank for the final product!


The finished piece will be displayed at Off the Trail Cafe.

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Sidewalk Studio

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We’ve turned our entryway into a mini art studio! Stop by anytime this month to participate in...
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The Center on Main, Home of the Falls Village Children's Theater
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Falls Village
Thu
Aug
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Aug
14

Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. Visit our website to see the full list of camp activities and sign up!

8/14/2025
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ASAP! Summer Camp

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Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests....
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Rumsey Hall School
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Washington
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark, Now Glittering,” featuring the works of Chris Barnard and Jeff Joyce. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 1.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.


Barnard was born in New York City and received his BA from Yale and his MFA from The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Deeply informed by the pandemic and his parents’ decline, his need to engage with the natural world and create beauty led to many nature-based paintings, echoing his love for gardening. 


Joyce’s work is a meditation on nature. The pieces in this show, selected from a time span of nearly 20 years, are engaged with the landscape. They aim to demonstrate how cultural history mediates and defines the ways we perceive nature.


This show will remain on view through Sunday, August 24. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

8/14/2025
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Visual Arts

Chris Barnard + Jeff Joyce Art Show

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark,...
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Washington Depot
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Receive a guided tour of six Seward Johnson sculptures on temporary loan to Watertown, CT. Enjoy a lunch (included) before visiting The Watertown History Museum.

Member: $60

Non-Member: $70

Member Meet Up: $55

Non Member Meet up: $65

(Please note, for insurance reasons, all participants who are transported on the van must be 18+)

Sponsored by George and Grace Long Foundation and the Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund


8/14/2025
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Van Trip: Celebrate the Centennial: Watertown Treasures

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Receive a guided tour of six Seward Johnson sculptures on temporary loan to Watertown, CT. Enjoy...
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Waterbury
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The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina McKitty, on view in the Stairwell Gallery from August 9th to October 4th.


Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and the artistic traditions of both East and West, Nina McKitty brings a joyful and thoughtful lens to her digital photography. Her work explores the delicate beauty of flowers—each image carefully composed, captured, and refined in her studio to evoke both surprise and delight in the viewer.


Originally gifted a digital camera by her husband, McKitty transformed a curiosity into a profound creative journey. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and craft of digital photography, studying under acclaimed artists and continuously evolving her techniques. Her photographs are printed and framed by hand using archival materials, merging technical precision with artistic expression.


A former nurse practitioner and consultant, McKitty turned to photography in retirement, channeling her lifelong passions for nature and visual storytelling into a rich new chapter as a digital artist. Since 2019, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Employee Gallery, Kent Art Association, and Washington Art Association.

 


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Visual Arts

Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: “Floral Portraits“ by Nina McKitty

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The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina...
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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

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Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
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This workshop will focus on pinch, slab and coil handbuilding techniques enriched by demonstrations on sculpting small and large forms designed for indoor and outdoor installation. Open to all levels of experience, you will have the opportunity to creatively express yourself through clay.


Instructor: Kathy McFadden

Thursday - Saturday, August 14, 15 & 16, 2025

10 AM - 3 PM

Members: $247.50 / Non-Members: $275

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Handbuilding Techniques

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This workshop will focus on pinch, slab and coil handbuilding techniques enriched by demonstrations on sculpting small and large forms designed for indoor and outdoor installation. Open to all...
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Five Points Arts Center
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Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
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Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

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The Big Show

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Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our...
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 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities. This exhibit is part of our American Revolution 250 celebrations.

The exhibit tells the story of the impossible dream, a revolution against the world’s mightiest Empire that would create a new nation built on the ideals of freedom, liberty and opportunity. The exhibit discusses Connecticut and our community including during the war.




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History

Peril and Possibilities Exhibit

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&nbsp;The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities ....
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Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com



Stories told in light and silence


Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH


Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”


Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.


Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.


Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.


From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.


Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.


Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”


In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.


Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.



Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

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Visual Arts

Stories told in light and silence

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Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

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Story Time

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Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
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Aug 14
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David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
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Thu
Aug
14

Enjoy the works of

Photographer Sarah Blodgett & Basket Weaver Tina Puckett

About the Artists 

Sarah Blodgett

Sarah Blodgett is a photographer from the Hudson Valley in New York. Born in New York City, daughter of a professional advertising photographer, she bought her first camera at the age of ten and has been shooting ever since. A commercial & portrait photographer professionally since 1993, her passion now lies with creating images of wildlife and natural areas. Her primary focus is on birds as well as landscapes, seascapes, still lives and florals. She also offers speaking programs to accompany her work with a focus on ecology and preservation of the natural world around us.

 https://westernconnecticut.blogspot.com/2025/07/art-lovers-covered-bridge-woven-hand_30.html

Tina Puckett

American Master Weaver Tina Puckett is a self-taught Artist. who has been weaving since 1981. For over 40 years the woven arts have been evolving and each one is indescribably dynamic and colorful. The character of each piece is an expression of Tina's imagination and her sense of color that she applies to the weaving and structural form. Throughout Tina’s career she has exhibited her woven arts at museums, art galleries, libraries and art shows. Also, has been featured in magazines, books, newspapers, TV and on different platforms on the web.

Artist Statement

My woven pieces from baskets to wall sculptures, ceiling hangers, to furniture has evolved and is the way I define myself as an artist, and as a woman. I am fulfilling my dreams that started out with my imagination as a set designer. My creative path took a turn. It was not set design—but the woven arts with its many forms and functions where I found the passion for my life’s work.

The natural beauty of Bittersweet always sparks my imagination and is at the heart of the many pieces I weave. My imagination guides all that I do and it has become very attuned to the harmony of shapes, forms, and colors of the vines and reeds. I am also influenced by the beauty of our natural world and wonder how to weave it.

My palette for color is very much influenced by this experience of growing up in South America. I mix my own dyes and enjoy building a palette for the reeds that will shape textures and forms with color into a

​ one of a kind woven art!

8/14/2025
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Visual Arts

In and with Nature - Mixed Media Exhibit - Sarah Blodgett Photography & Tina Puckett Master Basket Weaver

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Enjoy the works of Photographer Sarah Blodgett&nbsp;& Basket Weaver Tina Puckett About the...
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Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
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West Cornwall
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14

We’re excited to offer a series of interactive bilingual story times in English and French! Each session will feature engaging stories, a literacy-focused book, and hands-on crafts that encourage creativity and a love for language. Come celebrate culture, learning, and community with us!


Mia Bitar is a rising senior at the Lycée Français de New York, a bilingual school in New York. She is fluent in both French and English and speaks both at home. She has attended programs at the Gunn Memorial Library since she was in preschool and has volunteered and worked there the past three years. She is delighted to bring this bilingual, French/English story time to the children in the Gunn Junior Library community.


*August 7 – “Bear’s Birthday”

*August 14 – “I Want My Banana”

*August 21 – “I Wish You Happiness”


Registration is required. All are welcome. Please register for each session you’d like to attend.


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Education & Learning

Bilingual Story Time at the Gunn Jr Library

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Kenise Barnes Fine Art is thrilled to announce our midsummer exhibition focused on three artists whose keen observation and connection to the natural world invites us to pause and appreciate.


Margot Glass focuses primarily on drawing, using various traditional methods and materials as a foundation for her work, including traditional silverpoint and 14k goldpoint, homemade organic inks and oil and acrylic painting with mixed mica using fine point crow quill pens in place of brushes.


Glass is inspired by the tradition of idealizing nature in art and design as ornament across cultures while seeking to observe and represent her subjects as accurately as possible in all their irregularity and imperfection.


Central to her work is the exploration of ephemeral, fragile subjects, focusing primarily on weeds or ‘waste plants’, and other plants generally considered to be undesirable, to recognize their beauty in all their imperfection and asymmetry. Her focus on these marginal plants is guided by the question of what we value, what we consider ‘belonging’ to mean, and to highlight the beauty of what is present in the disrupted landscape that we find ourselves in today.


Margot Glass grew up in New York City, and studied art at The Art Students' League, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Fashion Institute of Technology. Glass’s work has been widely exhibited in the United States and internationally. She is a recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council STARS Artist Residency; Lost and Found Lab Artist-in-Residence and an Oak Spring Garden Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship. Her work is in private and public collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie Mellon, PA, Weatherspoon Art Museum, NC, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, VA, Fidelity Investments Corporate Art Collection, MA, Hotel Del Coronado Collection, CA, Allentown Art Museum, PA, Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart, IN, the Beth Rudin deWoody Collection, among others. She currently lives and works in Western Massachusetts.


Richard Klein has been copper plating organic objects for over three decades utilizing found objects that are intrinsically fragile and impermanent. The process allows Klein to encase natural objects in a thin coating of metallic copper, permanently preserving them. The alchemical transformation being both practical and poetic. 


In his most recent work, the artist juxtaposes electroplated natural findings with photo gravures of urban landscapes addressing our relationship with nature simultaneously reminding us that we are nature and that our detachment from nature is the source of much of the destruction to our planet. In particular, the artist’s interest in both fungi and copper hint at the convergence of natural and technological evolution: fungi, through their mycelium, connect virtually all terrestrial plant life, acting as natural communication networks; while copper is the material that the human-made electrical and digital networks depend on. 


Richard Klein is the former exhibitions director of The Aldrich of Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT. His work has been shown widely in US and is in the public collections of Norton Family Collection, Santa Monica, CA, De Cordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA, Connecticut Artists Collection, Hartford, CT and has been featured in The New Criterion, Two Coats of Paint, Hyperallergic, Art Forum, The Brooklyn Rail and Art New England to name a few. The artist lives and works in CT.


Francis Sills’s work is grounded in the perceptual-based, realist tradition. The artist works directly from observation in nature. In dealing with the intricacies and challenges of working from observation and the sustained experience of intense, visual scrutiny, the artist comes to understand and know his world. The flora series is an ongoing group of paintings utilizing the flowers and plants from the artist’s home garden. Sills recently been adding various shaped mirrors to the set ups, which both multiply the forms and fracture the space. Sills’ paintings are dense and subtle, revealing specific nuances of color, light, and form. Often, the underlying geometry and architecture of the composition are apparent in the application of paint, the artist’s analytic thinking about structure and his methodology still evident in the finished work.


Sills’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States, has been featured in publications such as Wall Street International Magazine, American Art Collector, The New York Times, I Like Your Work Podcast, and can be found in The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein, New York, NY. Francis Sills earned his MFA at Parsons School of Design, New York, NY and BFA at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. The artist lives and works in South Carolina.


Please contact Lani Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.


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Visual Arts

Walking Not Talking (Nature as Muse)

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Kenise Barnes Fine Art is thrilled to announce our midsummer exhibition focused on three artists...
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Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and challenges ideas surrounding identity and its fragile nature, politics and trans expression through a satirical and spontaneous approach. 


Recently, Bismuth has taken up oil painting as her primary medium, in which she creates numeric and interactive landscapes. 


Dismembered, showing at Peggy Mercury, will be her debut solo exhibit and will showcase her self-portrait images alongside painted works. Co-curated with James Boehmer and Gregory Fricke, the show will display Bismuth's current fascination with fragmentation and isolation, and so much more.


Peggy Mercury

Kent Barns

9 Maple Street, Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757


IG @itspeggymercury


For more information email us at hithere@peggymercury.com

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DISMEMBERED by Bismuth Arsenide

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Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and...
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Kent
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Aug
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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


8/14/2025
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Visual Arts

Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
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Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
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Thu
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Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is intended for preschool-aged children. This event will be offered in person in the Junior Room of the Library.

Registration is appreciated but not required.


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Education & Learning

Lunch Bunch Storytime

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Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is...
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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.


Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell

Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Ages: 13 - 17

Members & Non-Members: FREE

MORE INFO & REGISTER

8/14/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 Summer Teen Art Labs

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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking,...
Thursday
Aug 14
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4:30 pm
Five Points Arts Center
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Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
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Thu
Aug
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Over the hour, participants will read articles from French magazines covering cultural topics and current events. This program is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French language in a welcoming environment.

Registration is required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/french-club-for-adults-3/

8/14/2025
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Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library - French Club for Adults

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Over the hour, participants will read articles from French magazines covering cultural topics and...
Thursday
Aug 14
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2:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Opening Reception. Friday, July 25 6-8 PM

7 Water ST, Torrington, CT

8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Five Points 2025 Small Works Juried Exhibition

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Opening Reception. Friday, July 25 6-8 PM 7 Water ST, Torrington, CT
Thursday
Aug 14
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5:00 pm
Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
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Torrington
Five Points Center for the Visual Arts
Online Event
Torrington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediums—from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

🖼️ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

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🎨✨&nbsp;August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association 🗓 August 8–30 🎉 Opening...
Thursday
Aug 14
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Kent Art Association
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Kent Art Association
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Kent
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Help me with my knitting project

Are you stuck on a tricky pattern or just looking for some help with a skill? Join us at 100 Lawton St, Torrington CT for an afternoon of knitting and chatting with fellow crafters. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate knitter, everyone is welcome! Bring a knitting project and all the tools required for your pattern. Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity and camaraderie!

Disclaimer : While I have 20+ years of experience, I have not attempted Brioche knitting or sweater yokes with intarsia/colorwork. Please leave those projects at home.

8/14/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

Help me with my knitting project

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Help me with my knitting project Are you stuck on a tricky pattern or just looking for some help...
Thursday
Aug 14
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3:30 pm
100 Lawton St
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Torrington
100 Lawton St
Online Event
Torrington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Artist Gail O'Donnell will lead an indigo and clay resist workshop at the David M. Hunt Library on Thursday, August 14th from 2-4 pm. Come Join us as we explore the exciting world of indigo! People have used and been fascinated by indigo for thousands of years. It has influenced art and artists throughout the ages and has been used to color everything from crayons, paint, cosmetics and fabrics. Everyone will leave with two or three flour sack dish cloths they have painted themselves with a special clay paste and then dipped in indigo. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Registration is required for this program as it is limited to twelve participants.

8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Indigo and Clay Resist Workshop

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Artist Gail O'Donnell will lead an indigo and clay resist workshop at the David M. Hunt Library...
Thursday
Aug 14
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4:00 pm
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Book to be discussed:

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

Weaving personal narrative and scientific insights, the book explains that trees evolve and learn behaviors to compete and cooperate with one another with sophistication.


Books are available to borrow at the library


8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

OWL's Monthly Non-Fiction Discussion Group

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Book to be discussed: Finding the Mother Tree&nbsp;by Suzanne Simard Weaving personal narrative...
Thursday
Aug 14
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3:30 pm
Oliver Wolcott Library
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Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library
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Litchfield
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14


This month’s selection is Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn. Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.


8/14/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

Afternoon Book Discussion

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This month’s selection is&nbsp;Diamond Eye&nbsp;by Kate Quinn. Based on a true story, The Diamond...
Thursday
Aug 14
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3:00 pm
Harwinton Public Library
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Harwinton
Harwinton Public Library
Online Event
Harwinton
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Book to be discussed:

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

America becomes a place of chaos, where violence rules and only the powerful are safe. Societal collapse, religion, race, and survival are addressed by a young woman.


Books are available to borrow at the library

8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

OWL's Monthly Fiction Book Discussion Group

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Book to be discussed: Parable of the Sower&nbsp;by Octavia E. Butler America becomes a place of...
Thursday
Aug 14
from
3:30 pm
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5:00 pm
Oliver Wolcott Library
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Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library
Online Event
Litchfield
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at COE PARK on the same nights as our Summer Concert Series. Each Thursday between June and August, check out vendors of all different varieties from meats, veggies, maple syrup, handcrafted goods, and more! Check out our full vendor list soon! Inquire above if you would like to be a vendor!

8/14/2025
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Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Torrington Recreation Summer Market

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For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at COE PARK on the same nights as...
Thursday
Aug 14
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8:00 pm
coe
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coe
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Torrington
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Aug
14
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Aug
14

Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.


SCHEDULE


Thursdays

Tours leave at 4,5,6, 6:30, 7, 7:30


Fridays

Tours leave at 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 6:30, 7, 7:30


Saturdays & Sundays

Tours leave at 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3


The iconic family-favorite board game comes to life! Enter the world of CLUE in the interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery.


Have you ever wanted to solve a cold murder case? Have you ever wanted to inhabit the world of CLUE and unravel its mystery like a real detective? This is your chance. CLUE: A Walking Mystery is an interactive, IRL version of the beloved board game. In this version, the murder was never solved, the mansion sold, and the furniture from all nine rooms has been auctioned off and scattered throughout downtown Torrington.


In this new spin on everyone’s favorite mystery game, guests step into the roles of descendants of the beloved CLUE characters: Mayor Green, Colonel Mustard, Solicitor Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett and Chef White.


You are a newly minted detective sent to find clues in pieces of furniture that came from the iconic rooms in Tudor Mansion (the Library, the Billiard Room, the Ballroom, etc.) in order to solve the murder mystery and finally answer the questions:


WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT?

8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Clue: A Walking Mystery

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Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. SCHEDULE Thursdays Tours leave at 4,5,6,...
Thursday
Aug 14
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7:30 pm
Warner Theatre
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Torrington
Warner Theatre
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Torrington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
Thursday
Aug 14
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8:00 pm
Gallery 25
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Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Wrap up a fun summer with your friends and family.

Join us for a fun evening and exciting entertainment.

Come early to for food trucks and ice cream.

Trampoline Show starts at 6pm

Co-hosed by Litchfield Park & Rec and the Litchfield Prevention Council

Sponsored by: Thurston Funeral Home, John Scheepers Bulbs and The Litchfield Inn

8/14/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Flippenout Trampoline Show

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Wrap up a fun summer with your friends and family. Join us for a fun evening and exciting...
Thursday
Aug 14
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Litchfield Community Field
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Litchfield
Litchfield Community Field
Online Event
Litchfield
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

The Creative Writing Group, part of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc., will hold its next meeting on Thursday, August 14th at 5 pm in Meeting Room 1 at Town Hall, 158 Main St., Thomaston. The group is currently using prompts for short writing pieces which are then critiqued by members to improve their writing technique. The Creative Writing Group will publish a collection of writings by local contributors in conjunction with Light Up Thomaston in November.

All are invited to attend as long as you have an interest in writing; there is no age limit. For further information, or to receive the writing prompts for this meeting, contact Vinni Carey, Chair, at 860-921-7856.


8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Creative Writing Group to hold meeting

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The Creative Writing Group, part of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc., will hold its...
Thursday
Aug 14
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6:15 pm
Thomaston Town Hall
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Thomaston
Thomaston Town Hall
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Thomaston
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Calling all adventurers! Gather your friends and visit the Makerspace to level up your D&D campaigns with custom miniatures. Utilize a range of materials, from low-tech supplies like paper, clay, and fabric to high-tech tools like 3D printing and generative AI, to create miniature versions of your characters. *Please note that since 3D printing can take a considerable amount of time, all 3D-printed miniatures will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.**

Grades 6-12

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/teen-ddiy-make-your-own-miniatures-grades-6-12/

All participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.

8/14/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library Teen Makerspace Workshop - Teen D&DIY: Miniatures

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Calling all adventurers! Gather your friends and visit the Makerspace to level up your D&D...
Thursday
Aug 14
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Gunn Memorial Library
Online Event
Washington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Discover the ancient art of pysanky--Ukrainian egg decorating--in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the rich history of this beautiful folk art, and decorate your own egg using the traditional wax-resist process.

8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Ukrainian Egg-Making

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Discover the ancient art of pysanky--Ukrainian egg decorating--in this hands-on workshop. Learn...
Thursday
Aug 14
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
New Milford Public Library
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New Milford
New Milford Public Library
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14


Enjoy two themed cocktails created by a talented bartender from Litchfield Distillery while enjoying an evening with Mattatuck Museum Chief Curator Keffie Feldman. Learn more about the art on display in The Body Imagined, and hear from artists featured in the exhibition.

Non-Member: $15

Member: $10

Sober: $5


Register Online:https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/cocktails-conversations-the-body-imagined/

8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Cocktails & Conversations: The Body Imagined

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Enjoy two themed cocktails created by a talented bartender from Litchfield Distillery while...
Thursday
Aug 14
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mattatuck Museum
Online Event
Waterbury
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be hosting 14 different bands who will perform a range of different genres. Concerts will be held on the outside portico at the Coe Memorial Park (101 Litchfield Road) from 6pm-8pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks to enjoy our concerts in the park!


Acid Wash is an area favorite specializing in 70s and 80s rock and hard rock.


8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

2025 Summer Concert Series: Acid Wash

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Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be...
Thursday
Aug 14
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8:00 pm
Coe Park Civic Center
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Torrington
Coe Park Civic Center
Online Event
Torrington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

Thursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session

For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)

All skill levels welcome!

Join artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a summer of creativity, skill-building, and artistic exploration! Each session of this laid-back, small-group Summer Art Club focuses on a different essential art skills—from drawing fundamentals to watercolor journaling to mastering color and value. Classes take place at Gallery 25 and we will draw inspiration from downtown New Milford, making the town itself part of your inspiration!


June: Drawing Fundamentals

Thursdays, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PM

Sharpen your drawing skills as we explore composition, perspective, and technique. We’ll be sketching the charming architecture of downtown New Milford as we learn! Sign up for Liz's June session: https://square.link/u/kXuz29Hg

July: Art Journal & Sketchbook

Thursdays, 7/10 & 7/17 | 6–8 PM

Create vibrant entries in your art journal using watercolor while learning new landscape techniques. We’ll draw inspiration from the nearby Riverwalk and Train Station views—a perfect outdoor sketching session! Sign up for Liz's July Session: https://square.link/u/E2ThVyBq


August: Learn Color & Value

Thursdays, 8/7 & 8/14 | 6–8 PM

Session 1 dives into color theory and how to apply it meaningfully in your art. In Session 2, we’ll focus on value—the true backbone of great painting. Learn how to make your work pop and why value is everything! Sign up for Liz's August Session: https://square.link/u/Ea9y3Kvk


Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, Summer Art Club offers a welcoming, fun space to grow your skills with guidance from a passionate teacher.


Spots are limited—sign up early to save yours! Use the links to sign up for your sessions! Sign up for all three sessions or choose the sessions that fit your schedule!


Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Summer Art Club: Thursday Evenings with Liz Rosiello

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Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello Thursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+) All skill levels welcome! Join artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a...
Thursday
Aug 14
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8:00 pm
Gallery 25
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Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Auditorium

Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, have fun with writing prompts, or simply connect with other writers.

8/14/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Waterbury Writers

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Auditorium Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas,...
Thursday
Aug 14
from
6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Silas Bronson Library
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Waterbury
Silas Bronson Library
Online Event
Waterbury
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

8/14/2025
Single event
Education & Learning

ESL Cafe

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Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy...
Thursday
Aug 14
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
New Milford Public Library
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New Milford
New Milford Public Library
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

You're invited to a relaxed, intimate event with author Lori O as she shares a short reading from her book (just 5–7 minutes) followed by an open, engaging discussion.

Whether you're a fan of the story, curious about the writing process, or just love talking books, this is a chance to connect, ask questions, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Lori’s work.

✨ What to Expect:

  • A brief live reading
  • Casual conversation & Q&A
  • A welcoming space for all book lovers

Let’s keep it light, fun, and inspiring — hope to see you there!

A welcoming space for all book lovers

Let’s keep it light, fun, and inspiring — hope to see you there!

8/14/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Join Lori O for a Casual Book Reading & Conversation

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You're invited to a relaxed, intimate event with author Lori O as she shares a short reading from...
Thursday
Aug 14
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Torrington Library
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Torrington
Torrington Library
Online Event
Torrington
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Join us for unforgettable Summer Concerts – Music, Community, and Good Vibes –Thursdays in July and August, 6:30-8:30 PM at historic East End Park. The concerts are free and brought to you by Friends of Main Street Summer Concerts, sponsored by Northwest Community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic dinner, or grab something from nearby eateries. The concerts are a fair-weather event. Inclement weather can result in a concert cancellation that same day.

​Alcohol and Cannabis are not allowed in the park. Individuals who appear intoxicated will be reported to the police, removed, and can be fined up to $90/incident.



8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

🎺 Summer Concerts on the Green

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Join us for unforgettable Summer Concerts – Music, Community, and Good Vibes –Thursdays in July...
Thursday
Aug 14
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
East End Park
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Winchester
East End Park
Online Event
Winchester
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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Aug 15
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 25 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb &nbsp;Scavenger Hunt...
Friday
Aug 15
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12:00 am
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11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Friday
Aug 15
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11:45 pm
Burlington Economic Development Commission
in
Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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Aug 15
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15
Fri
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We’ve turned our entryway into a mini art studio! Stop by anytime this month to participate in our community collage project. The theme of this month’s collage is “Summer” — the rest is up to you! Use our supplies or add your own. Participate once or multiple times. Just don’t forget to sign the guest book so we know which artists we have to thank for the final product!


The finished piece will be displayed at Off the Trail Cafe.

8/15/2025
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Sidewalk Studio

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Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. Visit our website to see the full list of camp activities and sign up!

8/15/2025
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ASAP! Summer Camp

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Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests....
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Washington
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark, Now Glittering,” featuring the works of Chris Barnard and Jeff Joyce. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 1.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.


Barnard was born in New York City and received his BA from Yale and his MFA from The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Deeply informed by the pandemic and his parents’ decline, his need to engage with the natural world and create beauty led to many nature-based paintings, echoing his love for gardening. 


Joyce’s work is a meditation on nature. The pieces in this show, selected from a time span of nearly 20 years, are engaged with the landscape. They aim to demonstrate how cultural history mediates and defines the ways we perceive nature.


This show will remain on view through Sunday, August 24. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

8/15/2025
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Chris Barnard + Jeff Joyce Art Show

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Now Dark,...
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The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina McKitty, on view in the Stairwell Gallery from August 9th to October 4th.


Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and the artistic traditions of both East and West, Nina McKitty brings a joyful and thoughtful lens to her digital photography. Her work explores the delicate beauty of flowers—each image carefully composed, captured, and refined in her studio to evoke both surprise and delight in the viewer.


Originally gifted a digital camera by her husband, McKitty transformed a curiosity into a profound creative journey. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and craft of digital photography, studying under acclaimed artists and continuously evolving her techniques. Her photographs are printed and framed by hand using archival materials, merging technical precision with artistic expression.


A former nurse practitioner and consultant, McKitty turned to photography in retirement, channeling her lifelong passions for nature and visual storytelling into a rich new chapter as a digital artist. Since 2019, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Employee Gallery, Kent Art Association, and Washington Art Association.

 


8/15/2025
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Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: “Floral Portraits“ by Nina McKitty

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

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Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
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This workshop will focus on pinch, slab and coil handbuilding techniques enriched by demonstrations on sculpting small and large forms designed for indoor and outdoor installation. Open to all levels of experience, you will have the opportunity to creatively express yourself through clay.


Instructor: Kathy McFadden

Thursday - Saturday, August 14, 15 & 16, 2025

10 AM - 3 PM

Members: $247.50 / Non-Members: $275

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Handbuilding Techniques

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This workshop will focus on pinch, slab and coil handbuilding techniques enriched by demonstrations on sculpting small and large forms designed for indoor and outdoor installation. Open to all...
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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


8/15/2025
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Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
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Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

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The Big Show

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 The Gunn Museum announces a new exhibit American Perspectives: Peril and Possibilities. This exhibit is part of our American Revolution 250 celebrations.

The exhibit tells the story of the impossible dream, a revolution against the world’s mightiest Empire that would create a new nation built on the ideals of freedom, liberty and opportunity. The exhibit discusses Connecticut and our community including during the war.




8/15/2025
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History

Peril and Possibilities Exhibit

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Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com



Stories told in light and silence


Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH


Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”


Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.


Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.


Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.


Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.


From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.


Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.


Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”


In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.


Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.



Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

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Stories told in light and silence

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Enjoy the works of

Photographer Sarah Blodgett & Basket Weaver Tina Puckett

About the Artists 

Sarah Blodgett

Sarah Blodgett is a photographer from the Hudson Valley in New York. Born in New York City, daughter of a professional advertising photographer, she bought her first camera at the age of ten and has been shooting ever since. A commercial & portrait photographer professionally since 1993, her passion now lies with creating images of wildlife and natural areas. Her primary focus is on birds as well as landscapes, seascapes, still lives and florals. She also offers speaking programs to accompany her work with a focus on ecology and preservation of the natural world around us.

 https://westernconnecticut.blogspot.com/2025/07/art-lovers-covered-bridge-woven-hand_30.html

Tina Puckett

American Master Weaver Tina Puckett is a self-taught Artist. who has been weaving since 1981. For over 40 years the woven arts have been evolving and each one is indescribably dynamic and colorful. The character of each piece is an expression of Tina's imagination and her sense of color that she applies to the weaving and structural form. Throughout Tina’s career she has exhibited her woven arts at museums, art galleries, libraries and art shows. Also, has been featured in magazines, books, newspapers, TV and on different platforms on the web.

Artist Statement

My woven pieces from baskets to wall sculptures, ceiling hangers, to furniture has evolved and is the way I define myself as an artist, and as a woman. I am fulfilling my dreams that started out with my imagination as a set designer. My creative path took a turn. It was not set design—but the woven arts with its many forms and functions where I found the passion for my life’s work.

The natural beauty of Bittersweet always sparks my imagination and is at the heart of the many pieces I weave. My imagination guides all that I do and it has become very attuned to the harmony of shapes, forms, and colors of the vines and reeds. I am also influenced by the beauty of our natural world and wonder how to weave it.

My palette for color is very much influenced by this experience of growing up in South America. I mix my own dyes and enjoy building a palette for the reeds that will shape textures and forms with color into a

​ one of a kind woven art!

8/15/2025
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In and with Nature - Mixed Media Exhibit - Sarah Blodgett Photography & Tina Puckett Master Basket Weaver

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Enjoy the works of Photographer Sarah Blodgett&nbsp;& Basket Weaver Tina Puckett About the...
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Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and challenges ideas surrounding identity and its fragile nature, politics and trans expression through a satirical and spontaneous approach. 


Recently, Bismuth has taken up oil painting as her primary medium, in which she creates numeric and interactive landscapes. 


Dismembered, showing at Peggy Mercury, will be her debut solo exhibit and will showcase her self-portrait images alongside painted works. Co-curated with James Boehmer and Gregory Fricke, the show will display Bismuth's current fascination with fragmentation and isolation, and so much more.


Peggy Mercury

Kent Barns

9 Maple Street, Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757


IG @itspeggymercury


For more information email us at hithere@peggymercury.com

8/15/2025
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Visual Arts

DISMEMBERED by Bismuth Arsenide

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Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and...
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Kenise Barnes Fine Art is thrilled to announce our midsummer exhibition focused on three artists whose keen observation and connection to the natural world invites us to pause and appreciate.


Margot Glass focuses primarily on drawing, using various traditional methods and materials as a foundation for her work, including traditional silverpoint and 14k goldpoint, homemade organic inks and oil and acrylic painting with mixed mica using fine point crow quill pens in place of brushes.


Glass is inspired by the tradition of idealizing nature in art and design as ornament across cultures while seeking to observe and represent her subjects as accurately as possible in all their irregularity and imperfection.


Central to her work is the exploration of ephemeral, fragile subjects, focusing primarily on weeds or ‘waste plants’, and other plants generally considered to be undesirable, to recognize their beauty in all their imperfection and asymmetry. Her focus on these marginal plants is guided by the question of what we value, what we consider ‘belonging’ to mean, and to highlight the beauty of what is present in the disrupted landscape that we find ourselves in today.


Margot Glass grew up in New York City, and studied art at The Art Students' League, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Fashion Institute of Technology. Glass’s work has been widely exhibited in the United States and internationally. She is a recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council STARS Artist Residency; Lost and Found Lab Artist-in-Residence and an Oak Spring Garden Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship. Her work is in private and public collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie Mellon, PA, Weatherspoon Art Museum, NC, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, VA, Fidelity Investments Corporate Art Collection, MA, Hotel Del Coronado Collection, CA, Allentown Art Museum, PA, Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart, IN, the Beth Rudin deWoody Collection, among others. She currently lives and works in Western Massachusetts.


Richard Klein has been copper plating organic objects for over three decades utilizing found objects that are intrinsically fragile and impermanent. The process allows Klein to encase natural objects in a thin coating of metallic copper, permanently preserving them. The alchemical transformation being both practical and poetic. 


In his most recent work, the artist juxtaposes electroplated natural findings with photo gravures of urban landscapes addressing our relationship with nature simultaneously reminding us that we are nature and that our detachment from nature is the source of much of the destruction to our planet. In particular, the artist’s interest in both fungi and copper hint at the convergence of natural and technological evolution: fungi, through their mycelium, connect virtually all terrestrial plant life, acting as natural communication networks; while copper is the material that the human-made electrical and digital networks depend on. 


Richard Klein is the former exhibitions director of The Aldrich of Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT. His work has been shown widely in US and is in the public collections of Norton Family Collection, Santa Monica, CA, De Cordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA, Connecticut Artists Collection, Hartford, CT and has been featured in The New Criterion, Two Coats of Paint, Hyperallergic, Art Forum, The Brooklyn Rail and Art New England to name a few. The artist lives and works in CT.


Francis Sills’s work is grounded in the perceptual-based, realist tradition. The artist works directly from observation in nature. In dealing with the intricacies and challenges of working from observation and the sustained experience of intense, visual scrutiny, the artist comes to understand and know his world. The flora series is an ongoing group of paintings utilizing the flowers and plants from the artist’s home garden. Sills recently been adding various shaped mirrors to the set ups, which both multiply the forms and fracture the space. Sills’ paintings are dense and subtle, revealing specific nuances of color, light, and form. Often, the underlying geometry and architecture of the composition are apparent in the application of paint, the artist’s analytic thinking about structure and his methodology still evident in the finished work.


Sills’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States, has been featured in publications such as Wall Street International Magazine, American Art Collector, The New York Times, I Like Your Work Podcast, and can be found in The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein, New York, NY. Francis Sills earned his MFA at Parsons School of Design, New York, NY and BFA at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. The artist lives and works in South Carolina.


Please contact Lani Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.


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Walking Not Talking (Nature as Muse)

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

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Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
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Join us for a joyful exploration of nature & art!

Fridays at 1 PM - August 1, 8 & 15

For ages 8 & up

Registration is Required at OWL website

Did you ever want to explore true magic in the universe? This program series is an invitation into an artistic movement that focuses on the magic of the natural world. All are welcome, bring your individual talents and interests. All supplies will be provided. 

Ms. Ammirati is an artist, wildlife intuitive/naturalist/activist, and master gardener. 


 


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Art, Nature & Magic

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🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediums—from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

🖼️ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

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🎨✨&nbsp;August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association 🗓 August 8–30 🎉 Opening...
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Opening Reception. Friday, July 25 6-8 PM

7 Water ST, Torrington, CT

8/15/2025
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Five Points 2025 Small Works Juried Exhibition

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Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.


SCHEDULE


Thursdays

Tours leave at 4,5,6, 6:30, 7, 7:30


Fridays

Tours leave at 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 6:30, 7, 7:30


Saturdays & Sundays

Tours leave at 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3


The iconic family-favorite board game comes to life! Enter the world of CLUE in the interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery.


Have you ever wanted to solve a cold murder case? Have you ever wanted to inhabit the world of CLUE and unravel its mystery like a real detective? This is your chance. CLUE: A Walking Mystery is an interactive, IRL version of the beloved board game. In this version, the murder was never solved, the mansion sold, and the furniture from all nine rooms has been auctioned off and scattered throughout downtown Torrington.


In this new spin on everyone’s favorite mystery game, guests step into the roles of descendants of the beloved CLUE characters: Mayor Green, Colonel Mustard, Solicitor Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett and Chef White.


You are a newly minted detective sent to find clues in pieces of furniture that came from the iconic rooms in Tudor Mansion (the Library, the Billiard Room, the Ballroom, etc.) in order to solve the murder mystery and finally answer the questions:


WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT?

8/15/2025
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Performing Arts

Clue: A Walking Mystery

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Fridays from end of May through mid-October. 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Rain* or Shine!

Held at the KENT LAND TRUST FIELD, 37 South Main Street (Route 7 just south of the traffic light) and across the road from Kent Greenhouse & Gardens


Fresh produce, baked goods, homemade preserves, fresh poultry, gourmet mushrooms, herbal teas & products, honey, maple syrup, salsa, guacamole & chips, and more!!


*In case of heavy rains or storms we will be located at CT Antique Machinery Association, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd (Route 7 North) - advance notice will be given.

8/15/2025
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Food & Drink
Food Markets

Kent CT Farmers Market

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Fridays from end of May through mid-October. 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Rain* or Shine! Held at the KENT...
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Aug 15
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Are you ready to escape the ordinary, on an exciting, nostalgic, and unforgettable adventure with other single professionals?

We are thrilled to invite you to our favorite event of the year—an exclusive Summer Camp Weekend at Club Getaway in Kent CT (only 1.5 hrs via Metro North Train from NYC or 3 hours from Boston)! Revisit the magic of summer camp and get ready to create new memories for years to come.

This one of a kind experience is built around casual and engaging activities, designed to help you meet other single adults, in a natural way. From campfire chats to Ivy Trivia Night to Themed Party Nights, you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect in a low-key environment, and meet new friends to enjoy more intimate moments with in the summer ahead.

Once the work week is over, the pressure is off and the fun is on! Enjoy a carefree adventure, filled with excitement. Trust us - w*e promise it will be time MUCH better spent than scrolling on any app!*

What’s Included:

This all-inclusive package includes 6 meals, 2 Happy Hours, 1 BBQ, all activities, and entertainment. Wine is included with dinner, and our Cheers Package, with cocktails, is available for purchase upon arrival. Accommodation options include quad-sharing cabins, with upgrades to triple, double, or single cabins available for an additional cost. If you're coming with a friend - let us know your preferred roommates during registration. Cabins are all air conditioned with bathrooms.

Activities to Enjoy:

Grab your swimsuit and head to a private lake for some waterfront fun. There's something for everyone; cool off while sipping a cocktail at our floating bar, or get your adrenaline pumping with water skiing, canoeing, and an inflatable water park. On dry land, challenge yourself on our aerial ropes course, zip-line through the trees, or relax with yoga, Paint N’ Sip classes, and even Tye-dyeing.

Sports included: Pickleball, beach volleyball, slip and slide kickball, basketball, ping pong, biking, hiking, softball, and more!

The highlight of the weekend? Get ready to take part in our insane and unforgettable Ivy Olympics, featuring challenges like the blurry bat relay, the crazy conga dance challenge, the Great Egglympic Toss, and more.

You won’t find a more intense or unique way to spend your weekend!

What other Intelligent Events have to say about past years Getaway:

"Singles Club Getaway weekend was the perfect escape from everyday life and a great environment to connect with new friends. The campfire gatherings were a fantastic change of pace, and the Ivy Olympics were an unexpected blast!" -Jeremy

"I loved my first time at Getaway weekend! The lake activities, especially water skiing, were exhilarating, and the air-conditioned lodging made for a comfortable stay. Zip lining through the trees for the first time was an unforgettable experience!" – John

"The Singles Trivia Night was a blast, and star gazing by the lake was magical. I made incredible memories and met so many great people from other Ivy colleges. I'll be back next year for sure!" – Emily

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to spend quality time with fellow single professionals over an action-packed weekend.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY, SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Campers - Pack your bags and get ready for an All Ivy Events adventure like no other, at Club Getaway. We can’t wait to see you there!

Transportation via Bus or Metro North from NYC available!

Please email us at IntelligentSinglesNetwork@gmail.com for any questions and more information or to reserve a DOUBLE OR SINGLE CABIN or to reserve your bus ticket!

8/15/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature

Intelligent Singles Weekend at Clubgetaway, Adult Summer Camp!

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Are you ready to escape the ordinary, on an exciting, nostalgic, and unforgettable adventure with...
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Aug 15
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Come check out the store and enjoy a Summer Friday with us between 4-6 pm!

8/15/2025
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Arts & Culture
Fashion

Rentrayage Summer Fridays: Sip'n Shop

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Come check out the store and enjoy a Summer Friday with us between 4-6 pm!
Friday
Aug 15
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6:00 pm
Rentrayage at Kent Barns
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Rentrayage at Kent Barns
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Kent
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Aug
15
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Aug
15

Step right up for a summer evening full of fun, flavor, and festivities at the Brandywine Summer Wine Down and Carnival! Join us on Friday, August 15th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Brandywine Living at Litchfield for an old-fashioned carnival experience that’s perfect for all ages — and best of all, admission is free!


This festive event will feature classic carnival games and prizes, delicious carnival treats like cotton candy, sweet and savory fried dough, popcorn, and a full variety candy bar that’s sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.


The fun doesn’t stop there — test your appetite and competitive spirit with thrilling carnival activities, including face painting, bobbing for apples, a pie eating contest, and the ever-popular hot dog eating contest.


Whether you're coming for the games, the food, or just the nostalgic atmosphere, there's truly something for everyone at this unforgettable community celebration.


📍 Location: 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, CT

📞 RSVP or Info: Contact Concierge at 860-567-9500 or sdyer@brandycare.com


Come one, come all — and don’t miss this chance to wine down and turn up the fun!


8/15/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Brandywine Summer Wine Down and Carnival

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Step right up for a summer evening full of fun, flavor, and festivities at the Brandywine Summer...
Friday
Aug 15
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Litchfield
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Aug
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Aug
15

Don’t Miss Our Third Summer Concert – Friday, August 15 at The First Congregational Church


Dear Music Lovers,


Join us for the third concert in our 2025 Summer Classical Concert Series, featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Ruben Rengel in an inspiring evening of chamber music. This program highlights Nordic lyricism, Romantic intensity, and captivating early works by four extraordinary composers:


Program


Carl Nielsen – Little Suite, Op. 1

Nielsen’s first published work brims with lyrical themes, Nordic color, and imaginative orchestration in a compact three-movement form.


Jean Sibelius/arr. Barrett – En Saga Septet

This rare chamber arrangement of Sibelius’s tone poem captures the sweeping mystery and intimate textures of the original orchestral masterpiece.


Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Largo and Allegro

An early chamber gem revealing Tchaikovsky’s lyrical voice and growing command of expressive contrast and formal elegance.


Reinhold Glière – String Octet, Op. 5

Expansive and lush, this youthful octet dazzles with Romantic richness and emotional depth.


Concert Details

Friday, August 15, 2025 – 5:30 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM)

The First Congregational Church

6 Kirby Road, Washington, CT


As always, the evening includes brief insights from the performers and a welcoming post-concert reception, where you can meet the artists and mingle with fellow music lovers.


Tickets and Information:

https://washingtonct4music.org/events-tickets/


We look forward to sharing this exceptional evening of music with you.


Warm regards,

Washington Friends of Music Board


8/15/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Washington Friends of Music August Concert Series - August 15

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Don’t Miss Our Third Summer Concert – Friday, August 15 at The First Congregational Church Dear...
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Aug 15
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Join us for an author event brought to you by Peter O'Brien's newest book, The Seasoning.


This historical novel is inspired by the very own history of our town, following the life of Sarah Noble in early Connecticut.


Buy your copy, get it signed, and engage in a wonderful lecture from the author himself.

8/15/2025
Single event
Education & Learning
Public Lectures

Honeybee Books & Tea Author Event - The Seasoning

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Join us for an author event brought to you by Peter O'Brien's newest book, The Seasoning. This...
Friday
Aug 15
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Honeybee Books & Tea
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New Milford
Honeybee Books & Tea
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New Milford
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Friday August 15th Kids 15 and under Free

8/15/2025
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Community & Family
Charity Events

Flag Football Fundraiser

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Friday August 15th Kids 15 and under Free
Friday
Aug 15
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Gilbert School Field
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Gilbert School Field
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Aug
15

We are excited to bring a Sushi Making class to the brewery on August 15th. Come on down and check it out. Registration is open at: https://thesushiclass.com/event/bad-dog-brewing-co/

8/15/2025
Single event
Food & Drink

Sushi Making Class

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We are excited to bring a Sushi Making class to the brewery on August 15th. Come on down and...
Friday
Aug 15
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Bad Dog Brewing Company
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Bad Dog Brewing Company
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Torrington
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Aug
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The Fantasy Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Friday, August 15, at 6:30 PM, and the group will discuss “When the Moon Hatched” by Sarah A. Parker.


The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons. They certainly did not expect them to FALL.


As an assassin for the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to complete orders and never get caught. When a rival bounty hunter turns her world upside down, blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself imprisoned by the Guild of Nobles—a group of powerful fae who turn her into a political statement.


Crushed by the loss of his great love, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to quell the never-ebbing ache in his chest, he is lured by a clue into the capitol’s high-security prison where he stumbles upon the imprisoned Raeve …


Echoes of the past race between them.


There’s more to their story than meets the eye, but some truths are too poisonous to swallow.


E-book and e-audio are available via Libby app.


New registrations and book requests: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/


8/15/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Fantasy Book Club

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The Fantasy Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Friday, August 15, at 6:30...
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Aug 15
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Aug
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Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!

BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.


All materials included in price

RSVP online

8/15/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Sip Dip Done

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Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington! BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week. All materials included in price RSVP online
Friday
Aug 15
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9:00 pm
Riverton Frame Company
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Riverton Frame Company
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Torrington
Fri
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Fri
Aug
15

Update Aug 4, 2025: This event is SOLD OUT. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Email boondocksfilmsociety@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.


On August 15, we’re partnering with Boondocks Film Society to screen the 2001 romantic comedy, "Amélie". This event is sponsored by National Iron Bank.


"Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. Shot in over 80 Parisian locations, acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Delicatessen"; "The City of Lost Children") invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingenue.


Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

8/15/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Outdoor Movie Night

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Update Aug 4, 2025: This event is SOLD OUT. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Email...
Friday
Aug 15
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Washington Depot
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Washington Depot
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

On August 15, we’re partnering with Boondocks Film Society to screen the 2001 romantic comedy, "Amélie". This event is sponsored by National Iron Bank.

"Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. Shot in over 80 Parisian locations, acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Delicatessen"; "The City of Lost Children") invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingenue.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

8/15/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Outdoor Movie Night

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On August 15, we’re partnering with Boondocks Film Society to screen the 2001 romantic comedy,...
Friday
Aug 15
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Green Hill Road
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Green Hill Road
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Washington
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with award winning, heartfelt, and clever songs that put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye, and get you thinking about the world around you. From sellout shows at The Buttonwood Tree, to the grand stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, to Podunk Bluegrass Festival, and many of the premiere listening rooms around the state, SOOP never disappoints their audiences. The unique mix of instruments, and impeccable intricate harmonies, distinguish Connecticut’s one-of-a-kind SOOP. Their cornucopia of folk instruments and rock-infused songwriting are a contagiously fun experience. 

8/15/2025
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Arts & Culture
Music Festivals

Seat of Our Pants

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Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with award winning, heartfelt, and clever songs that put a smile on your face, a...
Friday
Aug 15
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts
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Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Join us on August 15th at 7:30pm for the 6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show at the JCC in Sherman!


Laugh along with some of the freshest comic voices on the stand-up stage, in keeping with the raucous comedy events our longtime resident Steve Bennett organized over the years!


Full Comedian Lineup Coming Soon!


*a portion of the proceeds from this show benefit the Steve Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund


8/15/2025
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Arts & Culture

6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show

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Join us on August 15th at 7:30pm for the 6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show at the JCC...
Friday
Aug 15
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Aug
15

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.


August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.


Admission $26 (plus fees)


8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Rock of Ages - Teen Edition

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It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place...
Friday
Aug 15
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8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston
Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston