Community Events Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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

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

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

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Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too.

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Registration is not required to attend this in person event.

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

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Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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On Tuesday May 20th the Madison Exchange Club is hosting a funfilled fundraiser to benefit the needs of the Madison Shoreline community. Join us! The day begins with lunch and a Putting Challenge, followed by a 1:00pm Shotgun Scramble which includes a $10,000.00 Hole In One, a Putting Challenge and a chance to participate in a “unique to CT” Golf Ball Cannon Challenge. Play is followed with dinner, open bar, raffle, silent auction and ladies / men / mixed golfing awards. Check www.madisonexchange.org for additional information or contact Vince Dussich (203)506-8888 or Bob Graham (203)415-7653. See you on May 20th

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Explore different crafts at our Teen Crafting Club!

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March - Plushie Making

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April - Paper Flowers & Origami

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May - Friendship Bracelets

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Open to Teens age 12 to 18. All materials are provided. Registration required - please call the library at 203-468-3890 or email ekalotai@hagamanlibrary.org.

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

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

​

Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

​

Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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This 3.5-hour long hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a delicious sourdough wheat country loaf. We will walk you through the process from creating your sourdough starter to the right mixing to bulk fermentation, shaping your dough, scoring, and baking in your oven. You will learn about the benefits of baking with sourdough and how to maintain a sourdough starter. You will mix and shape one bread dough in class to bake the next day at home, and you will score and bake a loaf in class. During dough resting phases, we will offer samples of our Artisan breads for tasting. All baking utensils and ingredients will be supplied, including a sample of our wheat sourdough starter so you can continue baking at your leisure. Total class fee is $130. A registration deposit of $50 will secure your seat in class.

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

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

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

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Get a free consultation with an attorney from the New Haven County Bar Association at the Hagaman Memorial Library on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No need to pre-register. 

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The New Haven County Bar Association’s ASK A LAWYER program is designed to provide members of the community with general legal information; an attorney meets with the participant and provides a free 10-15 minute consultation. If the individual requires additional assistance, they are referred to our Lawyer Referral Service or a social service agency. 

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No appointment is necessary, consultations are given on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Extra parking for evening and weekend library events is available in the East Haven Town Hall parking lot on 250 Main Street (across the street from the library), in the KeyBank parking lot next to the library (after 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays) and in the Stop and Shop lot behind the library, accessible from Messina Drive.

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

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You'll Discover:

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

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

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 Scottish Country Dances are energetic and fun. Learn the lively jigs, reels and more sedate strathspeys of Scotland. Come join us! Beginners are welcome. No partner necessary. Wear well-fitting, soft soled shoes that won’t fly off your feet. Scottish dancing is energetic and fun and is practiced all over the world. You don't need to be Scottish to dance Scottish. First 2 classes are free, then $5/week.

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

​

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

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

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Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

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Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.  

Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

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(Friday) Weekday Batch  

(Saturday) Weekend Batch

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Key Features:

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• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

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Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

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• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

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What you’ll learn?

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1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts

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Course Curriculum

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Conflicts

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• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict  

Mindset Change

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• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees  

The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

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• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources  

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

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• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

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We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

​

Contact us:  

Call us +1 (570) 630 9318  

Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

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Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

​

Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.  

Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

​

(Friday) Weekday Batch  

(Saturday) Weekend Batch

​

Key Features:

​

• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

​

Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

​

• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

​

What you’ll learn?

​

1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts

​

Course Curriculum

​

Conflicts

​

• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict  

Mindset Change

​

• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees  

The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

​

• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources  

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

​

• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

​

We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

​

Contact us:  

Call us +1 (570) 630 9318  

Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

​

Conflict management training focuses on developing the skills and techniques to resolve disagreements or disputes constructively. It’s valuable for improving communication, reducing stress, and fostering collaboration in the workplace or other group settings. The training typically covers various approaches and methods to address conflicts and turn them into opportunities for positive change.

​

Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.  

Please note: Conflict management is a 1 day training program.

​

(Friday) Weekday Batch  

(Saturday) Weekend Batch

​

Key Features:

​

• 8 Hours of intense classroom training
• Course Completion Certificate
• Our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience
• All training classes are guaranteed to run, whether they are classroom, Live virtual or in-house
• Real-World Simulations and Case Studies prepared by the industry expert
• 15 Assessments and 13 Recall Quizzes
• 11 Comprehensive Assignments

​

Benefits of Conflict Management Training:

​

• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Better teamwork and collaboration
• Reduced workplace stress and tension
• Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A more positive organizational culture

​

What you’ll learn?

​

1. Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
2. Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
3. Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
4. Manage difficult situations proactively.
5. See growth in your overall performance.
6. Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members.
7. Identify common responses to conflicts in terms of behavior, thoughts and attitude.
8. Explore Aggressive, Passive and Assertive approaches and the consequence of each response.
9. Learn effective conflict resolution methods and best practices for managing conflicts.

​

Course Curriculum

​

Conflicts

​

• The intention behind the conflict
• The cause and effect of the conflict
• How did it happen
• The consequences of the conflict  

Mindset Change

​

• Importance for change
• Getting rid of old habits
• Various styles of employees  

The 5-step strategy in implementing the blueprint for Conflict Resolution

​

• Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• Emotions
• Conflicting Styles
• Conflicting Roles
• Conflicting Resources  

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Colleagues

​

• Breaking Barriers to Effective Communication in a Cross Cultural Diverse Environment
• The Mastery of Building Rapport at the Workplace
• Build Trust and Confidence amongst supervisors, colleagues and peers

​

We also provide Corporate/In-House training at any remote location, If you have group participants. It can be conducted on your company's premises on your preferred dates.

​

Looking forward to seeing you on board.

​

Contact us:  

Call us +1 (570) 630 9318  

Email : helen@shinebrightx.us

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.

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

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

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

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

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

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Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

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

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

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

​

​

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

​

​

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

​

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

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

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

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

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Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Jim Henry and Tracy Grammer @ Music on Main

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Jim Henry does it all. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, sideman, headliner, podcast host, author, producer, engineer...

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Tracy Grammer is one of contemporary folk music's most beloved artists. Pure, emotive vocals, perfectly intoned violin, and guitar playing that is by turns percussive and delicate.

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Join us and experience the magic that happens when they play together.

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This production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is part of A Shared Stage Productions, featuring an all-abilities cast that brings together actors, singers, and dancers from the shoreline community. Produced by Vista Life Innovations, this project is dedicated to fostering inclusion through theater, creating a collaborative and enriching experience for participants of all abilities. By uniting the community on one stage, we aim to inspire friendships and meaningful connections. Experience the shared stage at one of our four performances from May 23-25, links to tickets below.

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**May 23, 7:00 PM: [bit.ly/LBLONDE1](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLBLONDE1%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUWJUdEdQQzhGSkR5cUE3TAEe08q5GoraF41i6RutQISZEKAzWUTMLO4uUlY8SuLlZoxml6cEtRJSxZdIpwaemGE3Gol1dR2R2ALxBTVFcg&h=AT18LVxqhAQY3ePbMFZpCpiUU8amkqCJENGqdVtZITX-0uTnB4PXmmzUfvL8D0mSk2pOxLZUp66ZMXCKNICZV5Gl02e6MnkDO4BI1ZohcVZ4-ciu8Dp48wSHToAGSsWw& tn =q&c%5b0%5d=AT3ls-v8N1otVlzi04TWZTV2beX6Svj5YgxdBs6cRbqBNxDwhYNIqzgOUeSDkRRm0YjmbNkO0-PSoC-8tm8aoTIfVg6POstvoMqxUs--Pc6sjGxHzYrlbNCI1_vkmTGyKVh4xfgyu8sTJE43K6ElNIrX9t26jcXTWBKA)  

May 24, 2:00 PM: [bit.ly/LBLONDE2](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLBLONDE2%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUWJUdEdQQzhGSkR5cUE3TAEeuGCE1179t1SzunD9cpqaNPFFqjDPl-pucecSQjzk22FM1VC1QgbK8dc1aAaemxtSpu5lXPou1-V2H0cX2xA&h=AT3mWPz03LPWGMwBdnepPNryeB3Ev7fUHwMpJ-bspu5W3ojdKl-VfH7lQ-KiuSIWvrVbNbourrhMf-3irx3YFpoHRqY8jCTcGRsx45IdK-66aS3AhqpgET9ikfENfvBxA& tn =q&c%5b0%5d=AT3ls-v8N1otVlzi04TWZTV2beX6Svj5YgxdBs6cRbqBNxDwhYNIqzgOUeSDkRRm0YjmbNkO0-PSoC-8tm8aoTIfVg6POstvoMqxUs--Pc6sjGxHzYrlbNCI1_vkmTGyKVh4xfgyu8sTJE43K6ElNIrX9t26jcXTWBKA)  

May 24, 7:00 PM: bit.ly/LBLONDE3  

May 25, 2:00 PM: bit.ly/LBLONDE4**

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 Eddie Henderson is an American jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player. He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of pianist Herbie Hancock‘s Mwandishi band, going on to lead his own electric/fusion groups through the decade. Henderson earned his medical degree and worked a parallel career as a psychiatrist and musician, turning back to acoustic jazz by the 1990s.

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Henderson was born in New York City on October 26, 1940. At the age of nine, he was given an informal lesson by Louis Armstrong, and he continued to study the instrument as a teenager in San Francisco, where he grew up, after his family moved there in 1954, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

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Henderson was influenced by the early fusion work of jazz musician Miles Davis, who was a friend of his parents. They met in 1957 when Henderson was aged seventeen.

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After completing his medical education, Henderson went back to the Bay area for his medical internship and residency. It was a week-long gig with Herbie Hancock‘s Mwandishi band that led to a three-year job, lasting from 1970 to 1973. In addition to the three albums recorded by the group under Hancock’s name, Henderson recorded his first two albums, Realization (1972) and Inside Out (1973), with Hancock and the Mwandishi group.

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After leaving Hancock, the trumpeter worked extensively with Pharoah Sanders, Mike Nock, Norman Connors, and Art Blakey‘s Jazz Messengers, returning to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975 where he joined the Latin-jazz group Azteca and fronted his bands. While he gained some recognition for his work with the Herbie Hancock Sextet (1970–1973), his records were considered too “commercial”. Henderson has been on the faculty at Juillard School of Music since 2007.

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Sharp Radway is a pianist/composer/arranger/author who is a native of Hartford, Connecticut and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He remains in demand throughout the country and abroad. He is a protégé of Dr. Randy Weston. Sharp is a formidable and seasoned bandleader, heading various groups of his own (ie. his quintet, quartet, trio, Music Of The Streets, Sharp Radway’s Gospel Jazz Group, Sharp Radway’s Big Band, and various vocal and instrumental duos.) Sharp has worked with several Jazz luminaries and forefathers of the genre. Among them are Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, James Spaulding, Louis Hayes, Candido Camero, Benny Powell, Eddie Henderson, Hamiet Bluiett, Peewee Ellis, Steve Turre, Fred Wesley, Frank Lacy, Kiane Zawadi, Bucky Pizarelli, Diane Schuur, Joe Lee Wilson, Kevin Mahogany, Nnenna Freelon, Greg Bandy, Ben Dixon, Winard Harper, Leopoldo Fleming, Russell Gunn, Nicolas Payton, and Randy Brecker and many more. He served as music director, pianist, and arranger for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band and The New York City Ska Orchestra. In addition to playing the piano, he is also a prolific composer and arranger.

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

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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 Good Vibes Nutrition, LLC is partnering with two incredible female business owners, to bring you our first in-house body & mind workout:

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'SOUL & SIP -  Yoga & Meditation Workshop  '

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Begin by hitting our nutrition bar for your complimentary tea or refresher , which will energize & hydrate you before you move into your exercise.

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Next, meet Alyssa Cooley, your talented Yoga instructor, who will lead you in a 45 minute class -

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Alyssa is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher devoted to creating a safe, inclusive, & empowering space for every body & experience level. Through breathwork & mindful movement, she invites students to connect deeply with themselves & listen to their intuition. Her classes center around cultivating self-love, moving with intention, & discovering inner calm amidst life’s chaos.

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Post-yoga, move into meditation & manifestation , led by the amazing Alexis Amato -

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A Retreat Leader, Manifestation Coach, & Self-Love Guru of 5+ businesses she has built from the ground up; Alexis is passionate about helping individuals like YOU change your mindset & foster your self-confidence to achieve a higher level of success than you ever thought possible.

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Close your workshop by nourishing your body with a healthy shake from our bar, & leave with even better vibes than you walked in!

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So grab your vibe tribe & a yoga mat, & join us for 'SOUL & SIP' - Spring is here & it's time to let yourself GROW!

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(Yoga mats not provided)

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

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Hearted Oddfellow” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people.

​

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

​

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

​

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

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

​

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

​

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

​

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

​

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

​

Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

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Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

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Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

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The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

​

The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

​

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

​

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

​

To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

​

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

​

​

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

​

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Learn a variety of techniques to make rugged landscapes, hills and horizons both representational and abstract. Participants use basic fundamentals of painting to mix, layer colors and make shapes to create endless possible textures integrating painting and collage. These techniques will move your art to another level.

​

Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

​

Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

​

Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

​

Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

​

The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

​

The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

​

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

​

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

​

To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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

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

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

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We can’t wait to see you all for Arrigoni's summer yoga night!

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Here’s some more info on the event...

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When?

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Wednesday, May 28th from 6-9:00 PM

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Doors Open at 5 PM for Yogi Pregaming!

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Instructor: Rosanna

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•$39 includes: 1-hour all-levels class, a bottle of water (no outside beverages of any kind are allowed on the premises, including water bottles), a light dinner, a wine tasting on your mat & take-home souvenir glass.

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•All guests will receive a souvenir take-home Arrigoni Winery wine glass with their Classic Wine Tasting.

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•Wine slushies, glasses & bottles will be available for purchase during dinner following the 1-hour class.

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•Our light dinner will include vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options.

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Schedule:

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Doors open at 5 pm

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Yoga: 6:30-7:30

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Tasting: 7:30-7:45

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Dinner: 7:45-8

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Relax & Enjoy: 8-9:00

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What to know before you go:

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Please bring your own yoga mat

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We will provide you with a bottle of water for the event, no outside beverages are allowed on the premises.

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Arrigoni Yoga Night tank tops will be available for purchase!

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We will have vegan & gluten-free options for the light dinner.

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Rain Date: Thursday, May 29th from 6-9:00 PM

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Please direct any & all questions to events@arrigoniwinery.com

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 Learn to Roll Sushi at the Grey Goat

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Come join us at Grey Goat Farmtique for a fun and interactive sushi rolling event! Whether you're a sushi pro or a beginner, this hands-on class will teach you all the tips and tricks to create your own delicious sushi rolls. Get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound sushi skills!

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Date: Wed May 28 2025

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Time: 6:00 PM

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Location: Grey Goat Farmtique

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Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and enjoy a tasty sushi feast. Grab your friends and make it a sushi night to remember!

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Ticket includes all materials needed to make your own sushi roll, using shrimp and sushi grade tuna, rice, avocado and cucumber and rolling mats. Wine and light snacks are also included in ticket price, and cocktails available for purchase.

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

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The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

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The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

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Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

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Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

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To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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All are invited to the opening reception for BACA Gallery's Spring '25 Art Show featuring all new work by 50 + artists in various media including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, turned wood, textiles, jewelry, and more.

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The exhibit continues during gallery hours, 11 am - 4 pm, from Wed. through Sat.

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Free

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Join us at the BACA Gallery for our reception opening our spring exhibit featuring all new works by 50+ past and new artists in various media: painting, drawing, lithographs, ceramics, photography, sculpture, turned wood, textiles, glass, and more. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.  After May 29 this show will run through Sat. Aug. 9 during gallery hours 11 am - 4 pm open Wed. - Sat.

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

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​

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

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

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Bask in plant energy during this sacred ceremony held in the greenhouse.

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Expect:

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• A deeply connective meditation to earth mother and the standing people (drums)
• To be held loving by your community
• To feel the presence of your spiritual guides
• To have an experience that's hard to express in words

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For this ceremony, Mountain Flower uses drums she and her uncle have made. These magical instruments evoke the heartbeat of Earth Mother while the ancestors called into the ceremony help you move stuck energy in a way you’ve never experienced before. The most common response to what attendees feel is, “I cannot explain it, I’ve never felt anything like it before.”

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Another attendee commented : "I never felt something that strong before with a first-time experience. Then there was a beautiful calmness afterward." 

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Mountain Flower is an indigenous medicine woman and spiritual mentor whose transformative work bridges the physical and spiritual realms. As a fourth-generation sacred instrument maker, her drums, rattles, and smudge fans carry a unique frequency. As a ceremonialist, and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, she channels ancestral wisdom to facilitate deep healing, elemental connection, and spiritual awakening. Since 1999, she has guided thousands to reconnect to their divine essence, helping them live in alignment with their body, Earth Mother, and the Divine.

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Her ceremonies, direct downloads from Spirit, create uniquely sacred containers where participants experience the palpable presence of unconditional love through Source energy and ancestral support. Mountain Flower's rare gift for calling upon spirit guides and ancestral wisdom creates an environment where a profound connection to the spiritual world is effortless. Those who attend her ceremonies often emerge with renewed clarity on the next step of their sacred journey, more confidence, and peace knowing they are supported.

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Each participant takes a turn laying under a 32” magical drum while the group drums over and around each attendee with many other drums. The connection to nature and each other is unmistakable. 

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Feel the presence of your ancestors while they join the ceremony, holding a unique sacred space where prayers get heard and transformation is accelerated. 

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Come to be held.

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Come to let go.

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Come to extend prayers to loved ones near and far.

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Ceremony attendees said they've experienced:

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• “Seeing a hole in their heart healed”
• “Messages from the Divine about their future”
• “An intense, energetic and magical experience”

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***Please arrive 15 minutes  EARLY : doors close 5 minutes before the ceremony begins. Mountain Flower goes to great lengths to create and hold a sacred space for you to have the highest vibrational experience possible. The studio is smudged before setting up, all our equipment is smudged before each use, and everyone is smudged before sitting in ceremonial space. Please be respectful of the process and arrive early.*** 

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Please wear comfortable clothing and a bottle of water. 

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You can connect with Mountain Flower on Facebook & Instagram at HealingThroughYourStory, her website: www.MTflower.com or her podcast Wellspring Wisdom: Walking With Spirit on iTunes and Spotify.

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.

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

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

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

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

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

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Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

​

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

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

​

Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

​

The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

​

The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

​

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

​

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

​

To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

​

 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

​

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

​

​

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

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

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Host: Ish Gupta

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Featuring Ada Detski and Alex Tomaselli

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Headlined by Jake & Louie

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Doors at 7:30

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Show at 8

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Located at Concentric Brewing Co. Portland, CT

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 JOE ALTERMAN is an Atlanta-born jazz pianist, composer, writer, and cultural curator who channels the timeless joy of swing with youthful energy and heartfelt enthusiasm.  

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Praised by legends like Ahmad Jamal as "a very special artist," Les McCann as "tiny but only in stature; as a man and musician, he is already a giant," and Ramsey Lewis as "an inspiration" whose playing is "a joy to behold," Alterman has carved out a singular space in the jazz world.

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A graduate of New York University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance, Alterman has performed at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center , Lincoln Center , Birdland , and Blue Note , sharing stages with jazz greats like Houston Person , Les McCann , and Ramsey Lewis. He also had the privilege of opening for Dick Gregory at the Kennedy Center, where the legendary comedian introduced him with a knowing smile and the line: “See? Integration works!”

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Whether leading his trio or captivating audiences solo, Alterman’s music has been described by Downbeat Magazine as "hard-swinging" and by the late journalist Nat Hentoff as "making people smile and, if the room is right, dance." With a deep groove, bluesy touch, and an exuberance that's hard to resist , his playing is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. His ability to keep the spirit of swing alive has earned admiration from jazz masters. As Monty Alexander put it, “Joe Alterman is doing his part to keep alive the art of the swinging trio. He is a wonderful pianist whose playing brings smiles and good feelings to his listeners.” Similarly, Benny Green calls Alterman “absolutely one of the most musically enjoyable, swingingest jazz pianists who can be heard playing today.”

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With eight critically acclaimed albums to his name, including the 2023 release Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe, Alterman continues to evolve as a recording artist while honoring jazz’s deep traditions. His swinging style and infectious enthusiasm have made him a favorite among both jazz devotees and casual listeners. As George Benson once told him, “You play good and you sound good, and there’s a difference.” That difference—the ability to channel joy, soul, and deep connection through every note—is what sets Alterman apart.

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As Dick Cavett aptly said, “Joe Alterman combines outstanding musical technique with infectious enthusiasm for his work. He fills a room with joy.”

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Beyond the piano, Alterman’s creative reach extends into cultural leadership and writing. As the Executive Director of Neranenah , an Atlanta-based Concert & Culture series, he celebrates Jewish contributions to music and the arts. His writing has also garnered acclaim—he has penned liner notes for three Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra albums and was the subject of Nat Hentoff’s final piece on music , in which the legendary journalist described Alterman's essays as "some of the very best on the essence and spirit of jazz." In 2025 , Alterman’s musicianship was further recognized when he was featured on President Jimmy Carter’s Grammy-winning album, Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration , marking another milestone in his ever-expanding artistic journey.

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Whether performing on world-renowned stages, leading cultural initiatives, or writing about the music he loves, Joe Alterman bridges the past and present of jazz , delivering music that, as Ramsey Lewis put it, is “happy music with tasty meat on the bones.”

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Big Plaza Screen in New York City.

​

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

​

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

​

Learn to make delicious bagels at home during this 3-hour-long hands-on workshop.

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We will walk you through all the bagel-making steps at home, from mixing the dough to shaping, boiling, and baking. We will introduce you to various flavor options so you can experiment later at home. During class, we will make a yeast-based dough and discuss the alternative use of sourdough in bagel making. You will leave the class with our recipe and freshly baked bagels to share with your family.

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This class is hosted by BROTworkshop and taught by Ben Branyan (@branyanben), an avid bread baker and bagel fan.

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

​

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

​

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

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Pete Levin - Piano

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Tony Levin - bass

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Pat Labarbera - Saxophone

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Jeff Siegel - Drums

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After 5 decades of glorious careers playing with virtually who is who in all genres of music - jazz, fusion, rock, pop and world music, and after guesting on each other’s projects - the Levin Brothers finally decided to have their own jazz band. The band has toured all over the USA, and has performed in Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Japan.  

Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Tony Levin has become the bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men, and The Crimson ProjeKCt.  

As a French Horn major, Pete Levin earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early 70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the NYC recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings and performances by the likes of Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David Sanborn, Joe Louis Walker, Don Elliott, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He currently records with his organ trio with Dave Stryker and Lenny White.  

Drummer/Composer Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York jazz scene and has worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from 1994-99, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends like Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison.  

Pat LaBarbera is an American-born Canadian jazz tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist, best known for his work as a featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s bands. Coming from a musical family, Pat shares jazz history with his brothers, trumpeter/arranger John (Buddy Rich, Buddy DeFranco) and drummer Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975 Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring and recording with the legendary drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional Instrumental Jazz Album for Deep in a Dream.

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Welcome to the CT Underground Comedy Show! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious monthly comedy show at Hotrod's Spotlight Lounge. Join us for a night of non-stop comedy featuring some of the best rising comedians in the area. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a night filled with gut-busting jokes and side-splitting humor. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter and fun!

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This Yeah Dude comedy production is run by CT local comedian, Kevin Doty. The show features local and traveling comedians, all at the top of their game, and moving up the comedy hierarchy. This is your chance to see some of the funniest comedians on the east coast before they move on to the theaters, arenas and Netflix specials.

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

​

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

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

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

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An Exhibition of Prints by Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, Faculty Printmakers

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

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

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

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An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty

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Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.

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The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

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The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.

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Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”

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Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.

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To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

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 For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.

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