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The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques using gauze, acrylics, and metallic paints, etc. After creating a variety of prints, choose your “Best and Brightest” as well as a few quieter designs. The instructor will help you work on layout design to create compositional unity before gluing. Then learn to prepare your support and to adhere each print. Finally, use gloss, satin or matte medium as a final sealer.  You will have prints left to create more compositions on your own. Material list available upon registration.

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.

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Zoom - Gel Printing Quilt Monoprints

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
12:30 pm
-
2:30 pm
in
Online Event
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Tue
Apr
1
Tue
Apr
1

Step into a world where history meets harmony at the Bluegrass Jam at the Museum! Dive deep into the heart of American bluegrass music, as the Shore Line Trolley Museum transforms into a vibrant stage for an evening of musical enchantment.

On the first Tuesday of each month, as the clock strikes 6:00pm, witness a musical rendezvous that celebrates the soulful rhythms and spirited tunes of bluegrass. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who simply loves the melodies, there's a spot for you in this musical extravaganza. Come with friends, family, or venture solo – all are welcome!

Set against the backdrop of the Shore Line Trolley Museum's historic charm, attendees will be treated to the mesmerizing sounds of bluegrass, surrounded by the timeless allure of vintage trolleys. It's not just a concert; it's a journey through time, where every note echoes the legacy of a cherished American musical tradition.

Bring along your curiosity and immerse yourself in an evening of musical brilliance. Whether you're strumming along or swaying to the rhythms, Bluegrass Jam at the Museum promises memories that will linger long after the last chord is played.

While the event itself is a gift to music lovers, we kindly suggest a donation of any amount to support the Shore Line Trolley Museum's continued dedication to preserving history and promoting the arts.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make history together at Bluegrass Jam at the Museum. A night of melodies, memories, and magic awaits!

Arts Council
Member
4/1/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Music Festivals

Bluegrass Jam at the Museum

Step into a world where history meets harmony at the Bluegrass Jam at the Museum! Dive deep into the heart of American bluegrass music, as the Shore Line Trolley Museum transforms into a...
Tuesday
Apr 1
@
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques using gauze, acrylics, and metallic paints, etc. After creating a variety of prints, choose your “Best and Brightest” as well as a few quieter designs. The instructor will help you work on layout design to create compositional unity before gluing. Then learn to prepare your support and to adhere each print. Finally, use gloss, satin or matte medium as a final sealer.  You will have prints left to create more compositions on your own.

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.

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

In Gallery - Gel Printing Quilt Monoprints

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
12:30 pm
-
2:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
3:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/2/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Wed
Apr
2
Wed
Apr
2

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Wednesday
Apr 2
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

Arts Council
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4/3/2025
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"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

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4/3/2025
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Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
11:00 am
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5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

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4/3/2025
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Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Thursday
Apr 3
@
3:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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4/3/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/3/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

 Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Discover the timeless art of Ukrainian egg decorating at our Pysanky Workshop, hosted in the historic setting of The Shore Line Trolley Museum!

Pysanky, the traditional craft of decorating eggs with intricate wax-resist patterns, is a celebration of heritage, creativity, and storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the history and symbolism of pysanky, as well as techniques to craft their own beautiful, keepsake eggs.

Suitable for ages 12 and up, and led by an experienced instructor, the session is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

Bring 2 clean, uncooked eggs! All other materials will be provided, dyes, kistka (stylus), and beeswax. Enjoy a fun, creative afternoon while surrounded by the unique charm of the trolley museum’s historic exhibits! 

Whether you're new to pysanky or a seasoned artist, this workshop is a wonderful way to celebrate tradition and creativity while connecting with the museum's rich history. We can’t wait to see you there!

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4/3/2025
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Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky) Workshop

Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Discover the timeless art of Ukrainian egg decorating at our Pysanky Workshop, hosted in the historic setting of The Shore Line Trolley Museum! Pysanky,...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
6:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

Come read your poem or a favorite, sing a song, play a tune …the mic is yours!

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4/3/2025
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OPEN MIC

Come read your poem or a favorite, sing a song, play a tune …the mic is yours!
Thursday
Apr 3
@
6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
EC Scranton Library in Madison
EC Scranton Library
Online Event
Madison
Thu
Apr
3
Thu
Apr
3

Poets, -Artists-Singers-Songwriters-Acoustic or stand up performances! welcome to our Open Mic held on the First Thursday of each month at the Scranton Library in Madison 108 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT.

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OPEN MIC

Poets, -Artists-Singers-Songwriters-Acoustic or stand up performances! welcome to our Open Mic held on the First Thursday of each month at the Scranton Library in Madison 108 Boston Post Road in...
Thursday
Apr 3
@
6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
EC Scranton Library in Madison
EC Scranton Library
Online Event
Madison
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

Arts Council
Member
4/4/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Friday
Apr 4
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

Arts Council
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4/4/2025
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Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Friday
Apr 4
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Friday
Apr 4
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

For the 19th year in a row, the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane (on the Green) is sponsoring lunchtime organ concerts at the church during five Fridays in Lent. The public is invited to come into the sanctuary or listen outside on the Green as the music is broadcast through our steeple speakers and enjoy a half-hour recital of music performed on the historic 1929 M.P. Möller organ by local organists. This series is sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The recitalists this year are:

• March 21st: Angela Salcedo , Organ Lecturer at UCONN and Director of Music Ministries at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Glastonbury

 •  March 28th: Joshua Ehlebracht , Director of Music at St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk

•  April 4th: Walden Moore , retired Director of Music at Trinity Church, New Haven

• April 11th: Ezequiel Menéndez , professor of Organ at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA and retired Director of Music and Organist at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hartford

 • April 18th: Nathan Bayreuther , Director of Music Ministry at First Congregational Church of Madison

 Built by the M. P. Möller company of Hagerstown, Maryland and installed at the First Congregational Church of Madison, Connecticut during the winter of 1929-1930, its completion was lauded in both local and national press as a triumph for the congregation and community. Since then, it has become one of the most renowned organs in Connecticut having remained unaltered as a symphonic organ – built to closely resemble a symphonic orchestra, the style of the day – in its original configuration for almost a century. Restored in 2019, it is played nearly every day and is kept in prime condition for services and recitals, drawing admiration from musicians and listeners across the region.

In December, 2019, the Organ Historical Society voted to bestow the prestigious Historic Pipe Organ Award to the instrument and the church. This award recognizes specific, unaltered pipe organs as having historical, cultural, and musical significance. It acknowledges the organ’s enduring legacy as an exceptional and worthy instrument.

More about the instrument with video clips may be found at https://www.fccmadison.org/organ.

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Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

For the 19th year in a row, the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane (on the Green) is sponsoring lunchtime organ concerts at the church during five Fridays in...
Friday
Apr 4
@
12:15 pm
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12:45 pm
First Congregational Church of Madison in Madison
First Congregational Church of Madison
Online Event
Madison
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

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. Material list sent upon registration. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.

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.

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4/4/2025
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Visual Arts

Watercolor Continues - Beginner & Beyond

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,...
Friday
Apr 4
@
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

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4/4/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Friday
Apr 4
@
3:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by Jacqueline Kelsey, an experienced yoga instructor this class combines playful yoga poses, fun breathing techniques, and guided mindfulness exercises to help children build strength, flexibility, and focus while promoting a calm and centered mind. Through creative and age-appropriate activities, kids will develop body awareness, balance, and coordination, all while engaging in relaxation techniques.  These learning experiences can be applied to dance, sports and other movement oriented activities.

This class is designed to nurture the whole child, fostering both their physical and emotional health. Movement and meditation are essential for children’s development, as they improve concentration, emotional regulation, and social skills, while also supporting better sleep and overall energy levels. By practicing mindfulness and movement from a young age, children gain tools that help them navigate challenges and develop a positive relationship with their bodies. This approach nurtures not only their growth but also instills a lifelong appreciation for self-care, making it a vital practice for every child’s well-being.

With a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and community support, Jacqueline brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional training, and compassionate leadership to her work with young children. Her background in recovery services, holistic healing, and yoga therapy has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and movement as tools for self-expression and resilience. Through her work with Hartford Hospital, Rushford, and various wellness programs, she has guided individuals in developing healthy coping skills and building physical and emotional self-awareness. Teaching yoga to children allows Jacqueline to integrate these same principles—encouraging self-confidence, emotional balance, and physical well-being through movement, breathwork and creative mindfulness exercises.

Her experience in managing community-based programs, including working with neurodiverse young adults and leading family wellness initiatives, has strengthened her ability to create engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environments. She believes in the power of yoga to teach children the value of self-care, focus, and emotional regulation—skills that support lifelong well-being. With certifications in integrative health, recovery coaching, yoga therapy, and corrective exercises, she is committed to helping young students develop body awareness, self-discipline, and a strong foundation for emotional resilience. Her approach blends structure with play, making yoga both fun and meaningful while fostering a safe space where children feel empowered to explore, grow, and thrive.

Dates: Fridays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25

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Exercise & Wellness

Yoga and Movement for Ages 7-11

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by...
Friday
Apr 4
@
4:00 pm
-
5:15 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by Jacqueline Kelsey, an experienced yoga instructor this class combines playful yoga poses, fun breathing techniques, and guided mindfulness exercises to help children build strength, flexibility, and focus while promoting a calm and centered mind. Through creative and age-appropriate activities, kids will develop body awareness, balance, and coordination, all while engaging in relaxation techniques. These learning experiences can be applied to dance, sports and other movement oriented activities.

This class is designed to nurture the whole child, fostering both their physical and emotional health. Movement and meditation are essential for children’s development, as they improve concentration, emotional regulation, and social skills, while also supporting better sleep and overall energy levels. By practicing mindfulness and movement from a young age, children gain tools that help them navigate challenges and develop a positive relationship with their bodies. This approach nurtures not only their growth but also instills a lifelong appreciation for self-care, making it a vital practice for every child’s well-being.

With a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and community support, Jacqueline brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional training, and compassionate leadership to her work with young children. Her background in recovery services, holistic healing, and yoga therapy has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and movement as tools for self-expression and resilience. Through her work with Hartford Hospital, Rushford, and various wellness programs, she has guided individuals in developing healthy coping skills and building physical and emotional self-awareness. Teaching yoga to children allows Jacqueline to integrate these same principles—encouraging self-confidence, emotional balance, and physical well-being through movement, breathwork and creative mindfulness exercises.

Her experience in managing community-based programs, including working with neurodiverse young adults and leading family wellness initiatives, has strengthened her ability to create engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environments. She believes in the power of yoga to teach children the value of self-care, focus, and emotional regulation—skills that support lifelong well-being. With certifications in integrative health, recovery coaching, yoga therapy, and corrective exercises, she is committed to helping young students develop body awareness, self-discipline, and a strong foundation for emotional resilience. Her approach blends structure with play, making yoga both fun and meaningful while fostering a safe space where children feel empowered to explore, grow, and thrive.

Arts Council
Member
4/4/2025
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Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Yoga and Movement for Ages 7-11

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by...
Friday
Apr 4
@
4:00 pm
-
5:15 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

Dinner and a scare!

“TRACKS OF TERROR” will be hosted by  Thomas Gormley  (Archangel of the Paranormal) and  Charles F. Rosenay!!!  (Tours of Terror, ParaConn),  The Shaman and The Showman LLC. Other psychics and mediums may join us as well.

Our dinner experience will be a little more special at the horror-themed TRANSILVANIA RESTAURANT in East Haven, where you will be transported to the Romanian land of Dracula. If you’ve been there before, you know how unique it is. If not, this will truly be a great lead-up to the night activities. After the meal and orientation, we venture to our next destination, with whatever entities lurk on the grounds. First, we will gather inside the actual museum before venturing off on the escorted exploration of the trolley track route. The entire event will go from 7pm until about 10:30pm. Participation is strictly limited. Waivers are required.

Don’t miss this rare and raw opportunity. Because of the sensitivity of this event, the popularity of a more known location, and since space is so limited, please lock in your reservation as soon as possible. All ages welcome but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $99 per person.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

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4/4/2025
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Tracks of Terror: The 2025 Trolley Ghost Hunt

Dinner and a scare! “TRACKS OF TERROR” will be hosted by Thomas Gormley (Archangel of the Paranormal) and Charles F. Rosenay!!! (Tours of Terror, ParaConn), The Shaman and...
Friday
Apr 4
@
7:30 pm
-
10:30 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Fri
Apr
4
Fri
Apr
4

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical elements: two people in one room. A breathtaking story about the longevity of love.

"Sharr White's "Annapurna" is a comic and gripping duet . . . the closer the characters get to understanding what drove them apart, the more engrossed we become in watching them draw together." The San Francisco Chronicle

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Annapurna, a Drama/Comedy at Drama Works

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical...
Friday
Apr 4
@
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook
drama Works Theatre Company
Online Event
Old Saybrook
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
9:15 am
-
1:30 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
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4/5/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
9:15 am
-
1:30 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

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4/5/2025
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Visual Arts

"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

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4/5/2025
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Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

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4/5/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Saturday
Apr 5
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

 SPARK: RVDP Youth Dance Ensemble 2025

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new dance ensemble that promises to be an exhilarating experience for dancers of all levels and backgrounds, specifically for youth ages 10 to 18. Whether you are a seasoned performer or a passionate beginner, this is your chance to shine and be part of something truly special.

About SPARK

SPARK aims to bring together diverse dance styles, including modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop. We will explore the fusion of traditional and contemporary dance through collaboration and creativity, creating a unique performance that celebrates diversity and artistic expression.

How to Join

We invite dancers of all levels, ages 10 to 18, to apply! We want to hear from you if you are passionate about dance and excited to explore new styles. To apply, please send us:

  1. A Brief Introduction : Tell us about yourself and your dance experience.
  2. A Short Video : Showcase your dance skills (2-3 minutes).
  3. Contact Information : Email and phone number for future correspondence.

Contact Email : Linalynn2@gmail.com

Apply in advance, our first rehearsal is 2/1/25 at 12:15 pm

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SPARK: Youth Dance Ensemble

SPARK: RVDP Youth Dance Ensemble 2025 We are thrilled to announce a brand-new dance ensemble that promises to be an exhilarating experience for dancers of all levels and backgrounds, specifically...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
12:15 pm
-
1:15 pm
River Valley Dance Project in Deep River
River Valley Dance Project
Online Event
Deep River
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

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 one more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Material list available upon registration.

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.

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4/5/2025
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Introduction to Pastels

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...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

Shoreline Arts Alliance's Junior Board of Directors presents an Open Mic Night at Flat Rock Gallery, Suite F135 in Westbrook. This entirely student-created and run event will feature performances by high school students from Shoreline Art Alliance's 24 town region.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.

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4/5/2025
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Shoreline Art's Alliance's Open Mic Night

Shoreline Arts Alliance's Junior Board of Directors presents an Open Mic Night at Flat Rock Gallery, Suite F135 in Westbrook. This entirely student-created and run event will feature performances...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suite F135 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suite F135
Online Event
Westbrook
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

Dinner and a scare!

“TRACKS OF TERROR” will be hosted by  Thomas Gormley  (Archangel of the Paranormal) and  Charles F. Rosenay!!!  (Tours of Terror, ParaConn),  The Shaman and The Showman LLC. Other psychics and mediums may join us as well.

Our dinner experience will be a little more special at the horror-themed TRANSILVANIA RESTAURANT in East Haven, where you will be transported to the Romanian land of Dracula. If you’ve been there before, you know how unique it is. If not, this will truly be a great lead-up to the night activities. After the meal and orientation, we venture to our next destination, with whatever entities lurk on the grounds. First, we will gather inside the actual museum before venturing off on the escorted exploration of the trolley track route. The entire event will go from 7pm until about 10:30pm. Participation is strictly limited. Waivers are required.

Don’t miss this rare and raw opportunity. Because of the sensitivity of this event, the popularity of a more known location, and since space is so limited, please lock in your reservation as soon as possible. All ages welcome but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $99 per person.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

Arts Council
Member
4/5/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Tracks of Terror: The 2025 Trolley Ghost Hunt

Dinner and a scare! “TRACKS OF TERROR” will be hosted by Thomas Gormley (Archangel of the Paranormal) and Charles F. Rosenay!!! (Tours of Terror, ParaConn), The Shaman and...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
7:30 pm
-
10:30 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Sat
Apr
5
Sat
Apr
5

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical elements: two people in one room. A breathtaking story about the longevity of love.

"Sharr White's "Annapurna" is a comic and gripping duet . . . the closer the characters get to understanding what drove them apart, the more engrossed we become in watching them draw together." The San Francisco Chronicle

Arts Council
Member
4/5/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Annapurna, a Drama/Comedy at Drama Works

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical...
Saturday
Apr 5
@
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook
drama Works Theatre Company
Online Event
Old Saybrook
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

 Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Sessions from 10-1 and 2:30-5:30

Discover the timeless art of Ukrainian egg decorating at our Pysanky Workshop, hosted in the historic setting of The Shore Line Trolley Museum!

Pysanky, the traditional craft of decorating eggs with intricate wax-resist patterns, is a celebration of heritage, creativity, and storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the history and symbolism of pysanky, as well as techniques to craft their own beautiful, keepsake eggs.

Suitable for ages 12 and up, and led by an experienced instructor, the session is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

Bring 2 clean, uncooked eggs! All other materials will be provided, dyes, kistka (stylus), and beeswax. Enjoy a fun, creative afternoon while surrounded by the unique charm of the trolley museum’s historic exhibits! 

Whether you're new to pysanky or a seasoned artist, this workshop is a wonderful way to celebrate tradition and creativity while connecting with the museum's rich history. We can’t wait to see you there!

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Hobbies & Crafts
Crafting Workshops

Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky) Workshop

Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Sessions from 10-1 and 2:30-5:30 Discover the timeless art of Ukrainian egg decorating at our Pysanky Workshop, hosted in the historic setting of The...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
10:00 am
-
5:30 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Sunday
Apr 6
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture, the artists push the boundaries of subject and technique to deliver powerful visual narratives. The show is on view at the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center from March 14 through April 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 16 from 2pm to 4pm. 

Exhibiting artists include: Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Victor Filepp (New London), and guest artists Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester) and David Acheson (Ivoryton).

“How fortunate we are as artists to have the freedom of artistic license to explore, experiment, provoke or challenge. As I add layers to my work, I feel as if I have permission to open door after door, after door,” said T. Willie Raney.

"To have artistic license we only need the courage to throw out the conventions that restrict imagination and go beyond the chatter,” said Jill Vaughn. “What inspires us and feeds our soul? Maybe it is an artist's fresh look at what is already in front of us."

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Artistic License" Exhibition

The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artistic License exhibition as they celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Whether it be a painting, photograph, collage or sculpture,...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Guilford Art Center in Guilford
Guilford Art Center
Online Event
Guilford
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people). Suggested material list available upon registration.

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios is a dedicated social worker, author, and advocate with a background in psychology and gerontology. As the director of a senior center, she is passionate about creating programs that promote healthy aging, reduce isolation, and connect older adults with vital resources. Her work focuses on empowering individuals across the lifespan, ensuring they have the support and community they need to thrive.

An accomplished author, Sarah has written children’s books that spark imagination, wellness journals that guide women on their self-care journeys, and cookbooks that celebrate nourishing, heartfelt meals. She is also a self-proclaimed chef, finding joy in creating delicious meals that bring families together. In addition, Sarah offers online courses where she teaches practical, holistic approaches to self-care, wellness, and aging.

She believes in the transformative power of storytelling and teaches creative writing workshops at Spectrum Art Gallery, including “Creative Writing for the Fabulous 50 & Up: Stories of a Life Well-Lived” for older adults and shortly will also launch with Spectrum a writing program for children called “Imagination Ink: A Writing & Art Adventure”.

Sarah wears many hats—balancing her social work, writing, teaching, and online courses with running her family’s restaurant alongside her wonderful husband. A devoted mother of four and a proud dog mom to two rescue pups, she finds joy in nature, lifelong learning, and community building. Guided by her motto—“You never know what tomorrow will bring, and I’d rather try and fail than live with regret”—Sarah approaches life with passion, purpose, and an open heart.

Dates: Sunday, March 30; April 6, 13, 27 and May 4th

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's & Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people). Suggested material list available upon registration.

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's & Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people).  Suggested material list available upon registration.

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios is a dedicated social worker, author, and advocate with a background in psychology and gerontology. As the director of a senior center, she is passionate about creating programs that promote healthy aging, reduce isolation, and connect older adults with vital resources. Her work focuses on empowering individuals across the lifespan, ensuring they have the support and community they need to thrive.

An accomplished author, Sarah has written children’s books that spark imagination, wellness journals that guide women on their self-care journeys, and cookbooks that celebrate nourishing, heartfelt meals. She is also a self-proclaimed chef, finding joy in creating delicious meals that bring families together. In addition, Sarah offers online courses where she teaches practical, holistic approaches to self-care, wellness, and aging.

She believes in the transformative power of storytelling and teaches creative writing workshops at Spectrum Art Gallery, including “Creative Writing for the Fabulous 50 & Up: Stories of a Life Well-Lived” for older adults and shortly will also launch with Spectrum a writing program for children called “Imagination Ink: A Writing & Art Adventure”.

Sarah wears many hats—balancing her social work, writing, teaching, and online courses with running her family’s restaurant alongside her wonderful husband. A devoted mother of four and a proud dog mom to two rescue pups, she finds joy in nature, lifelong learning, and community building. Guided by her motto—“You never know what tomorrow will bring, and I’d rather try and fail than live with regret”—Sarah approaches life with passion, purpose, and an open heart.

Dates: Sunday, March 30; April 6, 13, 27 and May 4th

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's and Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

Our concert season closes on April 6 with a gathering of EWS Emerging Artist alumni who will join incoming Artistic Director and flutist Tara Helen O’Connor to celebrate retiring Artistic Director Mihae Lee’s 15 years of beautiful music and community outreach with Essex Winter Series. Artists joining Tara include violinists Tai Murray, Edson Scheid, Keiko Tokunaga, and Stephanie Zyzak; violists Luke Fleming and Brian Hong; and cellists Andrew Janss and Mihai Marica. Selections for this performance, which takes place at Valley Regional High School, are by Schubert, Foote, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.

The concert begins at 3 pm and is general admission. For tickets visit www.essexwinterseries.com or call 860-272-4572. For all our venues, parking, entry and seating accessibility is available.

Our 2025 season is generously sponsored by ASP Trust. Concerts are sponsored by BrandTech Scientific, Clark Group, Essex Financial Services, Essex Meadows, Essex Savings Bank, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP LLC, and Tower Laboratories. Masonicare at Chester Village is a piano sponsor and WSHU is the media sponsor. We also gratefully acknowledge the support for our mission of concerts and community outreach received in part through grant funding by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD, Essex Community Fund, Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Program, and The Kitchings Family Foundation.

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Essex Winter Series Season Finale on April 6, 2025

Our concert season closes on April 6 with a gathering of EWS Emerging Artist alumni who will join incoming Artistic Director and flutist Tara Helen O’Connor to celebrate retiring Artistic Director...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Valley Regional High School in Deep River
Valley Regional High School
Online Event
Deep River
Sun
Apr
6
Sun
Apr
6

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical elements: two people in one room. A breathtaking story about the longevity of love.

"Sharr White's "Annapurna" is a comic and gripping duet . . . the closer the characters get to understanding what drove them apart, the more engrossed we become in watching them draw together." The San Francisco Chronicle

Arts Council
Member
4/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Annapurna, a Drama/Comedy at Drama Works

After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a profound meditation on love and loss with the simplest of theatrical...
Sunday
Apr 6
@
3:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook
drama Works Theatre Company
Online Event
Old Saybrook
Mon
Apr
7
Mon
Apr
7

 LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE

Painting / Mixed Media

February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025)

Bio

Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made material. Barr works in series, primarily in oil on canvas. She studied at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to her BFA, she also holds a BA in Art History from Tufts University and studied at the Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery Naga, Boston, MA, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY, and other galleries in the northeast, including Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT, the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery, University of Connecticut at Avery Point, CT, and The Paul Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT. She is affiliated with 3 Walls Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, is an Associate Artist Member, Lyme Art Association, is a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and is an Elected Member, Connecticut Women Artists. Awards include Second Honorable Mention, New England Landscape, Lyme Art Association, 2023, New Haven Paint and Clay Club Active Member Memorial Award Honoring Emily Bett, 2023 and the Gantner Gallery Award, Essex Art Association, 2019. Her work is in many collections including Yale-New Haven Health Services, New Haven, CT, and The Shapiro Center for Writing, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

Arts Council
Member
4/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Art Exhibition

LAURA BARR | HERE AND THERE Painting / Mixed Media February 28-March 24, 2025 (Extended to April 7, 2025) Bio Laura Barr‘s work is distinguished by rich color, simplified form and light made...
Monday
Apr 7
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Mon
Apr
7
Mon
Apr
7

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Monday
Apr 7
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Mon
Apr
7
Mon
Apr
7

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Monday
Apr 7
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Mon
Apr
7
Mon
Apr
7

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Monday
Apr 7
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Tue
Apr
8
Tue
Apr
8

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Tuesday
Apr 8
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Tue
Apr
8
Tue
Apr
8

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques using gauze, acrylics, and metallic paints, etc. After creating a variety of prints, choose your “Best and Brightest” as well as a few quieter designs. The instructor will help you work on layout design to create compositional unity before gluing. Then learn to prepare your support and to adhere each print. Finally, use gloss, satin or matte medium as a final sealer.  You will have prints left to create more compositions on your own. Material list available upon registration.

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.

Arts Council
Member
4/8/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Zoom - Gel Printing Quilt Monoprints

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques...
Tuesday
Apr 8
@
12:30 pm
-
2:30 pm
in
Online Event
Tue
Apr
8
Tue
Apr
8

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Tuesday
Apr 8
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Tue
Apr
8
Tue
Apr
8

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Tuesday
Apr 8
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques using gauze, acrylics, and metallic paints, etc. After creating a variety of prints, choose your “Best and Brightest” as well as a few quieter designs. The instructor will help you work on layout design to create compositional unity before gluing. Then learn to prepare your support and to adhere each print. Finally, use gloss, satin or matte medium as a final sealer.  You will have prints left to create more compositions on your own.

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.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

In Gallery - Gel Printing Quilt Monoprints

This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored, painted paper sheets using gel plates, stencils and markers. Experiment with masking techniques...
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
12:30 pm
-
2:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
3:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Wed
Apr
9
Wed
Apr
9

Podcasts have quickly become as important to businesses as websites were just a few decades ago. This in-depth webinar with popular podcast producer Jason Connell offers an engaging, step-by-step guide to creating a podcast for your business, covering everything from naming the show to finding your audience. Attendees will enjoy a masterclass on the art and business of podcasting, learning first-hand how to delve into this exciting space and connect with customers on a deeper level. Pre-registration is required to obtain a link to join the webinar.

Arts Council
Member
4/9/2025
Single event
Professional & Business
Business Education

SCORE Webinar: Market Your Small Business Using Podcasts

Podcasts have quickly become as important to businesses as websites were just a few decades ago. This in-depth webinar with popular podcast producer Jason Connell offers an engaging, step-by-step...
Wednesday
Apr 9
@
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
in
Online Event
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

Vincent Van Gogh is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. From his time in Paris, where the Impressionist movement has revolutionized art, he will embrace vivid color and a new freedom to express himself in portraits, landscapes and still life. In his final years, when he moves from Paris to the south of France, he will battle madness yet create some of his most memorable art. This lecture will explore the variety and intensity of Van Gogh’s paintings, his vivid use of color and dramatic composition combined with the intensity of his spirit and singular vision which have captivated and inspired the world for more than 100 years.

Please come join us and support your local artists and community! RSVP by April 8 to Marianne@RTDTECH.com Lectures are open to the public. Those who RSVP will receive the Zoom link on the day before each lecture from Marianne@RTDTECH.com.

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4/10/2025
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Madison Art Society invites you to a Zoom Lecture: “Van Gogh from Paris to Arles to Eternity” presented by Bob Potter

Vincent Van Gogh is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. From his time in Paris, where the Impressionist movement has revolutionized art, he will embrace...
Thursday
Apr 10
@
11:00 am
-
12:30 pm
in
Online Event
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/10/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Thursday
Apr 10
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

This free, live virtual presentation features a panel of lending professionals from a cross-section of small business lenders, including: Berkshire Bank; the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF); the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); and Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer). Each panel member will briefly discuss their institution and specialty, then answer questions prepared by Certified SCORE Mentor Frank LaMonaca, after which there will be an extensive Q&A period. Participants will gain valuable insights and the ability to make informed decisions to fuel the success of their business. With support from Andre Prost, Inc.

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4/10/2025
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Business Education

SCORE Webinar Panel: Small Business Loans -- Issues & Options

This free, live virtual presentation features a panel of lending professionals from a cross-section of small business lenders, including: Berkshire Bank; the Community Economic Development Fund...
Thursday
Apr 10
@
12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
in
Online Event
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

Arts Council
Member
4/10/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Thursday
Apr 10
@
3:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

Calling all young storytellers! Get ready to embark on Tales & Treasures, a 4-week creative writing journey where imagination runs wild, words come to life, and stories leap off the page! Designed for children ages 9-12, this interactive workshop blends storytelling, character creation, and hands-on artistic fun, helping young writers build confidence and sharpen their creative skills in an exciting and supportive space.

Each week, children will dive into a new element of storytelling—from crafting unforgettable characters and building magical worlds to shaping exciting plots and bringing it all together in a final piece. With journals, art supplies, and a whole lot of creativity, children will not only write their own stories but also illustrate, design, and share their imaginative works in a storytelling group showcase. Get ready to write, create, and let your imagination soar! Please bring a lined journal to the first class.

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios is an accomplished author, social worker, and advocate dedicated to uplifting families and communities through her writing, professional work and Master’s in Social Work.

A mother of four and lifelong storyteller, Sarah resides in Connecticut with her husband, children, and their beloved rescue pups. Her passion for history and storytelling inspired The Adventures of Nibbles Munk Munk, the first in a cherished children’s book series designed to foster meaningful connections through the joy of reading.

Sarah is deeply passionate about writing children’s books that bring families together, creating heartwarming stories that spark laughter, love, and lasting memories. Her latest book, I Love You as Much as…, celebrates the limitless love of family through playful and whimsical comparisons, encouraging families to create meaningful traditions of their own. Her newest book is sold at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. CT.

In addition to her books, Sarah has authored wellness journals and developed online self-care courses to help busy women and mothers prioritize their well-being on a budget. With her unique blend of creativity and advocacy, Sarah is committed to inspiring others, whether through imaginative tales for children or resources that empower individuals to lead balanced, fulfilling lives.

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Literary Arts

Tales & Treasures - Creative Writing for Storytellers Age 9-12

Calling all young storytellers! Get ready to embark on Tales & Treasures, a 4-week creative writing journey where imagination runs wild, words come to life, and stories leap off the page!...
Thursday
Apr 10
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4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Thursday
Apr 10
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Thu
Apr
10
Thu
Apr
10

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

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4/10/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Thursday
Apr 10
@
4:45 pm
-
6:00 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

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Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Friday
Apr 11
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11:00 am
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5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
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Apr 11
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11:00 am
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5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

For the 19th year in a row, the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane (on the Green) is sponsoring lunchtime organ concerts at the church during five Fridays in Lent. The public is invited to come into the sanctuary or listen outside on the Green as the music is broadcast through our steeple speakers and enjoy a half-hour recital of music performed on the historic 1929 M.P. Möller organ by local organists. This series is sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The recitalists this year are:

• March 21st: Angela Salcedo , Organ Lecturer at UCONN and Director of Music Ministries at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Glastonbury

 •  March 28th: Joshua Ehlebracht , Director of Music at St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk

•  April 4th: Walden Moore , retired Director of Music at Trinity Church, New Haven

• April 11th: Ezequiel Menéndez , professor of Organ at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA and retired Director of Music and Organist at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hartford

 • April 18th: Nathan Bayreuther , Director of Music Ministry at First Congregational Church of Madison

 Built by the M. P. Möller company of Hagerstown, Maryland and installed at the First Congregational Church of Madison, Connecticut during the winter of 1929-1930, its completion was lauded in both local and national press as a triumph for the congregation and community. Since then, it has become one of the most renowned organs in Connecticut having remained unaltered as a symphonic organ – built to closely resemble a symphonic orchestra, the style of the day – in its original configuration for almost a century. Restored in 2019, it is played nearly every day and is kept in prime condition for services and recitals, drawing admiration from musicians and listeners across the region.

In December, 2019, the Organ Historical Society voted to bestow the prestigious Historic Pipe Organ Award to the instrument and the church. This award recognizes specific, unaltered pipe organs as having historical, cultural, and musical significance. It acknowledges the organ’s enduring legacy as an exceptional and worthy instrument.

More about the instrument with video clips may be found at https://www.fccmadison.org/organ.

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4/11/2025
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Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

For the 19th year in a row, the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane (on the Green) is sponsoring lunchtime organ concerts at the church during five Fridays in...
Friday
Apr 11
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12:15 pm
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12:45 pm
First Congregational Church of Madison in Madison
First Congregational Church of Madison
Online Event
Madison
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

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. Material list sent upon registration. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.

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.

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Watercolor Continues - Beginner & Beyond

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,...
Friday
Apr 11
@
1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit. This year’s juried art show will take place Flat Rock Gallery located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, Suites F135 and F140 from March 28 – April 11 and April 16 – April 27. A new addition to this year’s art show will be a special exhibit of artwork submitted by art educators in our 24-town region.

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Future Choices Art Exhibition

Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its 41st Annual Future Choices program, a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition for High School Students in a new location with a new addition to the exhibit....
Friday
Apr 11
@
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140 in Westbrook
Flat Rock Gallery, Suites F135 & F140
Online Event
Westbrook
Fri
Apr
11
Fri
Apr
11

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by Jacqueline Kelsey, an experienced yoga instructor this class combines playful yoga poses, fun breathing techniques, and guided mindfulness exercises to help children build strength, flexibility, and focus while promoting a calm and centered mind. Through creative and age-appropriate activities, kids will develop body awareness, balance, and coordination, all while engaging in relaxation techniques. These learning experiences can be applied to dance, sports and other movement oriented activities.

This class is designed to nurture the whole child, fostering both their physical and emotional health. Movement and meditation are essential for children’s development, as they improve concentration, emotional regulation, and social skills, while also supporting better sleep and overall energy levels. By practicing mindfulness and movement from a young age, children gain tools that help them navigate challenges and develop a positive relationship with their bodies. This approach nurtures not only their growth but also instills a lifelong appreciation for self-care, making it a vital practice for every child’s well-being.

With a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and community support, Jacqueline brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional training, and compassionate leadership to her work with young children. Her background in recovery services, holistic healing, and yoga therapy has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and movement as tools for self-expression and resilience. Through her work with Hartford Hospital, Rushford, and various wellness programs, she has guided individuals in developing healthy coping skills and building physical and emotional self-awareness. Teaching yoga to children allows Jacqueline to integrate these same principles—encouraging self-confidence, emotional balance, and physical well-being through movement, breathwork and creative mindfulness exercises.

Her experience in managing community-based programs, including working with neurodiverse young adults and leading family wellness initiatives, has strengthened her ability to create engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environments. She believes in the power of yoga to teach children the value of self-care, focus, and emotional regulation—skills that support lifelong well-being. With certifications in integrative health, recovery coaching, yoga therapy, and corrective exercises, she is committed to helping young students develop body awareness, self-discipline, and a strong foundation for emotional resilience. Her approach blends structure with play, making yoga both fun and meaningful while fostering a safe space where children feel empowered to explore, grow, and thrive.

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4/11/2025
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Yoga and Movement for Ages 7-11

In this dynamic Movement and Meditation class, children aged 7-11 will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning essential tools for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Led by...
Friday
Apr 11
@
4:00 pm
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5:15 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
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4/12/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
9:15 am
-
1:30 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and visual arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds.

Saturday Classes with Meg Berritta begin on March 22 and serve children from 15 months to eight years old. Classes include Acrobabies (ages 15 months - 3 years with caregiver; 9:15 - 9:55 am); Circrobatics (ages 3 - 6, 10 - 10:45 am), Faerie Tale Theater (ages 3 - 6, 10:55 - 11:40 am), Circobatics (ages 5 - 8, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm), and Cirque+ (ages 7 to 12, 12:35 - 1:30pm)

After-School classes for ages 6 - 14 begin March 24 and will run for eight weeks this spring, culminating in a “Share Week” May 19 - 22. Most classes run 4:50 -5:50 pm.

Stage One classes for ages 6 - 8 include Creative Movement on Mondays, Circus I on Tuesdays, Slapstick Theater on Wednesdays and Story Theater from Around the World on Thursdays.

Stage Two classes for ages 9 - 11 include Intro to Scene Study on Mondays, Circus II on Tuesdays, Exploring Characters Through Theater Improv on Wednesdays, and Musical Theater (ages 9 to 14) on Thursdays

Stage Three classes for ages 12 - 14 include Comic Acting on Mondays (4:30 - 6pm), Intro to Scenic Design on Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm), and Musical Theater on Thursdays (ages 9 to 14, 4:50 - 5:50 pm.) 

Middletown Public School students may complement their class experience with Oddbridge, an extended day program which provides transport from Middletown schools to the Playhouse, a snack, and supervised arts activities, games and homework help before classes start. Oddbridge extends throughout the school year, providing special programs and field trips on early dismissal days or days when regular Oddfellows’ classes are not in session.

Our regular season will conclude with a special Oddbridge Mini Production, Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus. This is a  2 week theater adventure for kids ages 6 to 14, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts). Rehearsals will run May 27 - June 5 , Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm (8 days), with performances Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at 7 pm.

For more details on times, tuition and class descriptions, please go to www.oddfellows.org. If you have specific questions, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143. Financial Aid is available for all programs. It is Playhouse policy that the arts should be available to every young person regardless of ability to pay - no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Oddfellows Playhouse, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest performing arts program for young people. Oddfellows programs are made possible with support from the Middletown Commission on the Arts; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; City of Middletown; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Liberty Bank Foundation; Middletown Health Department; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Nonprofit Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Arts Council
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4/12/2025
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Theater, dance and circus classes start March 22 in Middletown

Registration is now open for Spring Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning March 22, weekly classes in theater, dance, circus, and...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
9:15 am
-
1:30 pm
Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse
Online Event
Middletown
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

 Mark Your Calendars!  April 12th, 13th, 18th & 19th! First trolley car leaves to find the Easter Bunny at 11am, last car at 3pm.

Dive into a whimsical world where the magic of Easter meets the charm of vintage trolleys! Join us at the  Shore Line Trolley Museum  and witness the Easter Bunny hopping aboard for an unforgettable journey along the historic tracks.

  Highlights:

Don’t miss this egg-citing opportunity to celebrate Easter in a unique and memorable way! Whether you’re a trolley enthusiast, a family looking for holiday fun, or simply seeking a delightful experience, there’s something for everyone at the Shore Line Trolley Museum this Easter season.

Scenic Trolley Rides:  Explore the picturesque landscapes on a vintage trolley ride.

Photo Opportunities:  Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of blooming spring.

Door Prize Drawing:  Enter for a chance to win Spring and Easter Baskets – a delightful surprise for lucky attendees!

Scavenger Hunt:  Kids, embark on an exciting scavenger hunt and claim a special prize upon completion!

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Visit the Easter Bunny at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

Mark Your Calendars! April 12th, 13th, 18th & 19th! First trolley car leaves to find the Easter Bunny at 11am, last car at 3pm. Dive into a whimsical world where the magic of Easter meets...
Saturday
Apr 12
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11:00 am
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3:00 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

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4/12/2025
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Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
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Madison
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

 SPARK: RVDP Youth Dance Ensemble 2025

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new dance ensemble that promises to be an exhilarating experience for dancers of all levels and backgrounds, specifically for youth ages 10 to 18. Whether you are a seasoned performer or a passionate beginner, this is your chance to shine and be part of something truly special.

About SPARK

SPARK aims to bring together diverse dance styles, including modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop. We will explore the fusion of traditional and contemporary dance through collaboration and creativity, creating a unique performance that celebrates diversity and artistic expression.

How to Join

We invite dancers of all levels, ages 10 to 18, to apply! We want to hear from you if you are passionate about dance and excited to explore new styles. To apply, please send us:

  1. A Brief Introduction : Tell us about yourself and your dance experience.
  2. A Short Video : Showcase your dance skills (2-3 minutes).
  3. Contact Information : Email and phone number for future correspondence.

Contact Email : Linalynn2@gmail.com

Apply in advance, our first rehearsal is 2/1/25 at 12:15 pm

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SPARK: Youth Dance Ensemble

SPARK: RVDP Youth Dance Ensemble 2025 We are thrilled to announce a brand-new dance ensemble that promises to be an exhilarating experience for dancers of all levels and backgrounds, specifically...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
12:15 pm
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1:15 pm
River Valley Dance Project in Deep River
River Valley Dance Project
Online Event
Deep River
Sat
Apr
12
Sat
Apr
12

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 one more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Material list available upon registration.

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.

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Introduction to Pastels

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...
Saturday
Apr 12
@
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
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Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

Euan Morton, a native of Scotland, received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo. He moved to New York in 2003 to reprise the role on Broadway, earning Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award nominations, as well as the Theatre World Award (for Outstanding Broadway Debut). He earned a 2006 Obie Award for his appearance in Measure For Pleasure at the Public Theatre. Most recently Euan was seen on Broadway in Hamilton playing King George. Euan was also seen on Broadway in Cyrano De Bergerac and Sondheim on Sondheim. His other stage appearances include title roles in: Tony Kushner's adaptation of Brundibár at the New Victory Theatre and Berkeley Rep; The Who's Tommy at the Bay Street Theatre; and Caligula for the inaugural season of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (2004 NYMF Award for Outstanding Individual Performance). Off-Broadway, Euan appeared opposite Alfred Molina in Howard Katz at the Roundabout Theatre.

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The Legacy Theatre Presents John McDaniel and The Sunday Broadway Concert Series featuring Euan Morton

Euan Morton, a native of Scotland, received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo. He moved to New York in 2003 to reprise the role on Broadway,...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
2:00 am
-
3:30 am
The Legacy Theatre in Branford
The Legacy Theatre
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Branford
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

 Mark Your Calendars!  April 12th, 13th, 18th & 19th! First trolley car leaves to find the Easter Bunny at 11am, last car at 3pm.

Dive into a whimsical world where the magic of Easter meets the charm of vintage trolleys! Join us at the  Shore Line Trolley Museum  and witness the Easter Bunny hopping aboard for an unforgettable journey along the historic tracks.

  Highlights:

Don’t miss this egg-citing opportunity to celebrate Easter in a unique and memorable way! Whether you’re a trolley enthusiast, a family looking for holiday fun, or simply seeking a delightful experience, there’s something for everyone at the Shore Line Trolley Museum this Easter season.

Scenic Trolley Rides:  Explore the picturesque landscapes on a vintage trolley ride.

Photo Opportunities:  Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of blooming spring.

Door Prize Drawing:  Enter for a chance to win Spring and Easter Baskets – a delightful surprise for lucky attendees!

Scavenger Hunt:  Kids, embark on an exciting scavenger hunt and claim a special prize upon completion!

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Visit the Easter Bunny at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

Mark Your Calendars! April 12th, 13th, 18th & 19th! First trolley car leaves to find the Easter Bunny at 11am, last car at 3pm. Dive into a whimsical world where the magic of Easter meets...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Online Event
East Haven
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

Arts Council
Member
4/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

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4/13/2025
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Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people). Suggested material list available upon registration.

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios is a dedicated social worker, author, and advocate with a background in psychology and gerontology. As the director of a senior center, she is passionate about creating programs that promote healthy aging, reduce isolation, and connect older adults with vital resources. Her work focuses on empowering individuals across the lifespan, ensuring they have the support and community they need to thrive.

An accomplished author, Sarah has written children’s books that spark imagination, wellness journals that guide women on their self-care journeys, and cookbooks that celebrate nourishing, heartfelt meals. She is also a self-proclaimed chef, finding joy in creating delicious meals that bring families together. In addition, Sarah offers online courses where she teaches practical, holistic approaches to self-care, wellness, and aging.

She believes in the transformative power of storytelling and teaches creative writing workshops at Spectrum Art Gallery, including “Creative Writing for the Fabulous 50 & Up: Stories of a Life Well-Lived” for older adults and shortly will also launch with Spectrum a writing program for children called “Imagination Ink: A Writing & Art Adventure”.

Sarah wears many hats—balancing her social work, writing, teaching, and online courses with running her family’s restaurant alongside her wonderful husband. A devoted mother of four and a proud dog mom to two rescue pups, she finds joy in nature, lifelong learning, and community building. Guided by her motto—“You never know what tomorrow will bring, and I’d rather try and fail than live with regret”—Sarah approaches life with passion, purpose, and an open heart.

Dates: Sunday, March 30; April 6, 13, 27 and May 4th

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4/13/2025
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Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's & Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people). Suggested material list available upon registration.

Arts Council
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4/13/2025
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Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's & Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures, future aspirations, or cherished relationships, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people).  Suggested material list available upon registration.

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios is a dedicated social worker, author, and advocate with a background in psychology and gerontology. As the director of a senior center, she is passionate about creating programs that promote healthy aging, reduce isolation, and connect older adults with vital resources. Her work focuses on empowering individuals across the lifespan, ensuring they have the support and community they need to thrive.

An accomplished author, Sarah has written children’s books that spark imagination, wellness journals that guide women on their self-care journeys, and cookbooks that celebrate nourishing, heartfelt meals. She is also a self-proclaimed chef, finding joy in creating delicious meals that bring families together. In addition, Sarah offers online courses where she teaches practical, holistic approaches to self-care, wellness, and aging.

She believes in the transformative power of storytelling and teaches creative writing workshops at Spectrum Art Gallery, including “Creative Writing for the Fabulous 50 & Up: Stories of a Life Well-Lived” for older adults and shortly will also launch with Spectrum a writing program for children called “Imagination Ink: A Writing & Art Adventure”.

Sarah wears many hats—balancing her social work, writing, teaching, and online courses with running her family’s restaurant alongside her wonderful husband. A devoted mother of four and a proud dog mom to two rescue pups, she finds joy in nature, lifelong learning, and community building. Guided by her motto—“You never know what tomorrow will bring, and I’d rather try and fail than live with regret”—Sarah approaches life with passion, purpose, and an open heart.

Dates: Sunday, March 30; April 6, 13, 27 and May 4th

Arts Council
Member
4/13/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's and Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived

This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences, dreams, and reflections on life through short stories, poetry, and personal essays. Whether you want to write...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Online Event
Centerbrook
Sun
Apr
13
Sun
Apr
13

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

Arts Council
Member
4/13/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Sunday
Apr 13
@
4:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Mon
Apr
14
Mon
Apr
14

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

Arts Council
Member
4/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Monday
Apr 14
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
Online Event
Branford
Mon
Apr
14
Mon
Apr
14

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Monday
Apr 14
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
Tue
Apr
15
Tue
Apr
15

 THE MISSING PICTURES

Sean Kernan

Photographs

April 11-May 26, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm

ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm

Bio

Sean Kernan is a photographer, writer, and teacher who came to photography from theater. He is the author of two monographs, The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges) and Among Trees (with Anthony Doerr), a book on creativity called Looking Into the Light (http://www.lookingintothelight.com), and Darrell Petit In Stone, a book on the work of the sculptor. He has exhibited at galleries and museums in France, Egypt, Mexico, South Korea, and Italy, as well as in theUS, and has created media for performance pieces with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and Portland Performing Arts Festival, most recently a theater/dance/multimedia piece, The Drowned Man. His photos have been published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, New York, Harpers, Bloomberg, Communication Arts, Graphis, Polyrama (Switzerland), Photo World (China), as well as magazines in Iran, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, and has done a wide range of advertising work for clients such as AT&T, Amex, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Jones, Harvard, and Knoll. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; A Mind of Winter, about the feeling of cold; and The Visitor, filmed in his great-grandfather’s house in upstate New York. He has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center (Pasadena), Yale Medical School, International Center for Photography, University of Texas, Wesleyan University, and has won numerous awards, most recently from the Center in Santa Fe for teaching, as well as a an honorary doctorate from Art Center in Pasadena. He writes and lectures about creativity, the arts and commerce, with articles in Communication Arts, Graphis, and Lenswork, among others.

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4/15/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Opening Reception Sean Kernan, The Missing Pictures

THE MISSING PICTURES Sean Kernan Photographs April 11-May 26, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: April 13, 2025, 4 – 6 pm ARTISTS TALK + SCREENING: April 16, 7 pm Bio Sean Kernan is a...
Tuesday
Apr 15
@
11:00 am
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5:00 pm
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Branford
Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
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Branford
Tue
Apr
15
Tue
Apr
15

 Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art

March 7 – April 26, 2025

Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning artists. This vibrant collection explores light in fresh and dynamic ways, offering unique perspectives across a variety of subjects, including  landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, and figurative works.

With each brushstroke, these talented artists push creative boundaries—refining, exploring, and redefining beauty in exciting new ways. Whether you're drawn to serene coastal scenes, rich floral compositions, or masterful figurative works, Spring into Art offers something for every art lover.

Participating artists include  Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Paul Batch, Paul Beebe, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, Grace DeVito, David Dunlop, Laurie Flaherty, Vincent Giarrano, Brittany Haynes, Eric Jacobsen, Susan Jositas, Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Jonathan McPhillips, Leonard Mizerek, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Shauna Shane, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Katie Swatland, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.

The exhibition is on view through  April 26, 2025. Visit us at  Susan Powell Fine Art , open  Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM , or by appointment.

Arts Council
Member
4/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Susan Powell Fine Art - Spring into Art

Spring into Art at Susan Powell Fine Art March 7 – April 26, 2025 Celebrate the changing season with Spring into Art, a breathtaking exhibition featuring works by twenty-five award-winning...
Tuesday
Apr 15
@
11:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison
Susan Powell Fine Art
Online Event
Madison
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