Greater Hartford Arts Council Calendar

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Yoga for Resilience

A gentle Yoga practice for those with back issues, those with knee replacements or seek improved stability at the hip and shoulder joints. This also benefits those who seek to mindfully slow the nervous system.

Instructor: Kathy Conyers, Yoga Teacher RYT-500, Certificate in Yoga Therapy

Date and time:  Wednesdays, 10-11:15am starting on September 4. 

Resilience Yoga will help you develop a strong and flexible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in balance. This class features breath centered movements adapted for all levels of participation. 

Each class includes movements/postures to strengthen hip and shoulder stability, breathing exercises and use of some props to allow for modifications and adjustments if needed. You will practice movements in a chair, standing, prone, kneeling and supine.

   People who would benefit would include the following:

•   Desire to strengthen weak muscles & release tight muscles
•   Desire to strengthen hip & shoulder stability
•   Desire to slow down the breath/movement to release stress & increase ease

  Some of the props you will use will be:

•   chair
•   block
•   strap
•   blanket
•   spinal strip

What participants should bring:  Strap, yoga mat and blanket (some are available to borrow)

Event Fee:  $80/per 4 week session or $25/drop in 

Payment can be cash, check or paypal via artyoga12@gmail.com

RECOMMENDED TO PREPAY TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT or RSVP Kathy to let her know you're coming: artyoga12@gmail.com

Bio:

Kathy Conyers, Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour with Yoga Alliance. I have trained at the Integral Yoga Institute, 200 hour, 1989, the American Viniyoga Institute, 500 hour Certificate, 2007 and Functional Synergy, Yoga Therapy Certificate, 2023. I have experience teaching yoga classes for 34 years with specialties in Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for the Elderly and Pre-Natal Yoga. I have taught Yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute, The Bristol Hospital Wellness Center, The Southington Parks and Recreation, and privately.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Exhibition curated by Laura Engel, Professor, Duquesne University

Pearls figure prominently in pictures of celebrated and imagined figures across the eighteenth century. Adorning royalty, celebrities, servants, and in fashion plates, the mysterious, opaque, and gleaming white accessory aligns with the mutable, seductive, and threatening emergence of new forms of identity. Worn as jewelry, as embellishments to the body and dress, or embedded in the settings of precious objects – pearls accessorize, highlight, colonize, and perform. As one of the most sought-after commodities of the early modern colonial enterprise, a precious jewel tied to bondage and violence, pearls have a baroque and complex history. Drawing from materials in the Lewis Walpole Library this exhibition will explore the “paradox of pearls” by considering how the varied and often contradictory meanings of this jewel appear in period images and the ways in which practices from the past connect us to the powerful presence of pearls today.

Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling at the Barney Library! Try it solo, in pairs or as a team. We have an assortment of puzzles waiting for you!

Presented by C2 Education:

There are times in life when it’s best to wing it, but AP exam prep isn’t one of them. Unlike the SAT® or ACT®, students only have one shot to earn a credit-worth score on their AP exams. To ensure students have the best study strategy possible. Join us to learn about winning AP test prep strategies and receive a complimentary Ultimate AP Prep Planner.

Register to save your seat. Open to those in Grades 10-12.

The “soundtrack” of the World War II era includes many now-classic romantic songs of longing and separation, along with urban and country-style patriotic songs, songs recorded for soldiers, and some pop-music standards — but surprisingly few militant war songs. Join us to learn about how the soundtrack of an era has influenced even artists of today.

Creating Sacred Space

Explore different methods to help cleanse, harmonize and empower your own personal energy and the space around you

With Naomi Kimbrough of Hellna's Pathwork

Date and time: Nov. 20, 2024 6:30-8pm

Using methods and tools such as crystals, incense & salt and others, explore different methods to help cleanse, harmonize and empower your own personal energy and the space around you: 

• Create an energetically lighter atmosphere in the home or at the workplace
• Lighten the energy & intensity of tough conversations or difficult company
• Empower your energy to be conducive to your success in various situations

Techniques for grounding and centering will be taught to help foster a harmonized state within your own being. 

You will also receive a small goodie bag with items to get you started!

What participants should bring: pen and paper/notebooks or journals

Event Fee: $25 (includes all materials needed)

Payment link: cash acceptable at door or pre-payment via square: https://square.link/u/7xZXRpul

RSVP HIGHLY ENCOURAGED or for questions:  hellnaspathwork@gmail.com

Bio: Naomi studies in the magickal arts, spirit work and is an ordained Priestess in American Witchcraft. She's an intuitive reader with a focus on runes, tarot and spirit. She's passionate about helping people release what is holding them back and how to embrace their own unique energetic & spiritual gifts.

Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Arts Center East’s popular Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns this November, showcasing local and regional artisans! Browse and shop for unique items from over 50 artisans. Merchandise includes soaps, candles, jewelry, stationary, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home décor, and unique gift items. Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list – including yourself!

Fair Dates: November 14–24 

Thursday & Friday, 1:00–5:00pm 

Saturday, 9:00am–4:00pm 

Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm

Enjoy a classic film every Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Library!

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.

Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden

Every other Thursday. Please note there is NO CLASS on July 4

Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.

*Bradford is an agent of change and these are transformational gatherings.

Bradford W. Tilden has been using his voice consciously as a tool for personal energy management and spiritual growth for over 20 years. Blending his voice with the grounding and centering energy of Quartz crystal bowls, he creates powerful, activating channeled sonic transmissions that carry the meditative listener to places of deep cleansing, releasing, purification, energizing, rejuvenation and awakening

Bradford also features Crystal and Gemstone Healing to reach beyond the cellular to the atomic level for truly deep restoration and healing. Stones are passed out to be used during the meditation with the option to purchase for home use.

What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.

$20 or $25 (pay what you can). PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-healing-meditation-with-bradford-tilden-tickets-671131621747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Last-minute Walk-ins accepted with cash at door: $30

Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room. 

About Bradford: Bradford is an internationally recognized composer, pianist and crystal/sound healer. He has produced five albums of healing music to date, and teaches workshops and certification classes in crystal, sound and Universal White Time Healing, an exclusive new healing modality.

His mission is to return people to the awareness that we are all Divine Beings of Love and Light through inspiration, education and activation.

Sound Healing with Kelvin Young and Maria Del Carmen

If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, overstimulation, or frustration please join us. You are not alone! This meditation will help you release your emotions. We create a safe space during our sound healing circles to share our feelings, hold space for each other and relax to the soothing sounds by Kelvin Young RSS (Recovery Support Specialist) and Maria Del Carmen MBA.

The meditative sounds promote healing from chronic stress, muscle tension, physical pain, feelings of anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep issues, addictive behaviors, unprocessed trauma and other stress-related chronic health conditions.

Purchase tickets Here.

Parking: Parking is in the back, at the very last building. Drive around the building in the back and continue until the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that parking lot and use the entrance with the short ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room. 

Learn about solutions to the waste crisis in Connecticut, specifically how municipalities, schools, businesses and individuals are practicing and developing innovative programs to reduce, reuse and recycle the organic portion of our municipal solid waste. Sherill Baldwin of CT DEEP will provide an overview of activities around the state and steps individuals can take to be part of the food waste prevention and food recovery solutions.

https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/block-preventing-food-waste-63092

Home Apothecary Series: Fall Herbal Remedies

(this is a continuation of "Make your own home apothecary" classes)

A monthly class series where you make your own herbal remedies

With Jennifer Lima, Herbalist and owner of Bella Vita Alchemy

Third Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm

October: Immunity for the Cold and Flu Season - everyone will take home what is needed to make elderberry syrup. 

November: Gratitude and Thanksgiving - we will talk about native herbs used by Indigenous people and the herbs that came over with the Pilgrims. We will be making some warming teas that foster peace and well-being. 

December: Herbs that traditionally were used during Winter Solstice = making simmer pot jars.

Event Description:

This is a monthly class series with a focus on seasonal herbal remedy preparation and creation. In this class you will learn the techniques to grow and process herbs to make herbal remedies- including when to harvest, how to dry and preserve herbs and how to make different products. 

Includes items made in class to take home and workbook instructional pages.

In Person Event Fee: $50 (cost covers all materials needed)

Payment link: https://book.stripe.com/8wMbKT74d6VK8PC7ss

Home Apothecary Series: Fall Herbal Remedies

Virtual Classes-please register here: You will be provided with a printable workbook and a list of ingredients needed for the class, or you can opt to purchase the ingredients for an additional fee plus shipping.

link: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs6qz0FPdk8gi4bIM

Jennifer Lima is a Certified Professional Health Coach and Practicing Herbalist. She worked as a Clinical Researcher for almost 30 years before leaving the academic and corporate world to focus completely on what really matters – living an authentic life, connecting to the earth through plants, becoming a steward of nearly forgotten plant- based wellness, and guide for those who wish to be their best selves and thrive in their daily lives. For more information visit my LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferryanlima

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Cafe. 

Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Arts Center East’s popular Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns this November, showcasing local and regional artisans! Browse and shop for unique items from over 50 artisans. Merchandise includes soaps, candles, jewelry, stationary, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home décor, and unique gift items. Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list – including yourself!

Fair Dates: November 14–24 

Thursday & Friday, 1:00–5:00pm 

Saturday, 9:00am–4:00pm 

Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm

Throughout the beautifully decorated first floor gallery are paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, ceramics, fiber/beadwork and photography selling for no more than $200. The guild, the longest continuously operating in Connecticut, has a membership of nearly 100 artists from over 30 area towns. Support local artists and find handmade gifts that are perfect for those on your holiday list or for yourself! There is the added convenience of being able to take the pieces immediately at the time of purchase.

Also on display are three solo shows in the upstairs galleries. Rob Loebell has

an exhibit entitled, “Three Sculptures of Nepal.” The second solo show is “A Muse Meanders” comprised of oil and watercolor paintings by Rowena Okie. David Owen is the third solo artist. In “Peak, An Island Like No other,” he presents photographic stories of life on Peak Island in Maine.

A LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY MUSICALS

Welcome to the Renaissance!

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the rock-star playwright, “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! Amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self — and all that jazz.

Earning 10 Tony nominations including Best Musical — Something Rotten is a love letter to Broadway musicals!

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM

Sundays at 2 PM

November 8 — 24

Fridays at 7:30 PM

Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM

Tickets: $24 - $37

Discounts for Seniors, Students, Military, and Groups

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Bennewitz Quartet is the ensemble-in residence for the Czech Philharmonic. 2024 has been declared The Year of Czech Music, a celebration observed every decade when the year ends in a “4”. This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedrich Smetana, the 120th anniversary of the death of Dvořák, and the 170th anniversary of Leoš Janáček. Bennewitz returns by popular demand to Jorgensen for the second time in 2024, joined by Arsentiy Kharitonov on piano. Program will include works by Haydn, Janáček, and Dvořák. 

St. Maurice Church will hold its 53rd Annual Christmas Fair – “Sleigh Bells Ring” – on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at 32 Hebron Road, Bolton. This much anticipated holiday event features a Country Store filled with homemade jams, muffin and cookie mixes, “sweet treats”, teacup “friendship candles” and unique stocking stuffers galore! Fresh holiday evergreen baskets, hand-knit items, Raggedy Ann dolls, and a pet corner are featured along with a “Take-A-Chance” booth with fabulous prizes!  Homemade apple pies and baked goods!  Enjoy lunch! Many crafters on-site! Handicapped accessible.

Arts Center East’s popular Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns this November, showcasing local and regional artisans! Browse and shop for unique items from over 50 artisans. Merchandise includes soaps, candles, jewelry, stationary, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home décor, and unique gift items. Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list – including yourself!

Fair Dates: November 14–24 

Thursday & Friday, 1:00–5:00pm 

Saturday, 9:00am–4:00pm 

Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

The annual Simsbury Artists’ Holiday Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Simsbury Free Library, 749 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury - one block north of the public library.

Are you looking for a unique holiday gift? Would you like to see artists at work or do you have questions about their creative processes? If so, stop by, talk with the artists and see their new work. This year’s participating artists are Rita Bond, Mike Laiuppa, Deborah Leonard, Quyen Phan, Ken Picard, Lori Racicot and Karyn Sweezy. Items for sale include oil and acrylic paintings, photography, pottery, and lampwork – glass beads and jewelry. To learn more about each artist, visit our website at www.Simsburyartists.org.

Starting in 2009, Simsbury artists have opened their studios to the public during Open Studios weekend providing an opportunity for participants to watch artists at work and to ask questions about their creative processes. Since the fall of 2017, the artists have come together to host a Holiday Art Show & Sale, in one location, the Simsbury Free Library. Simsbury Open Studio artists teach classes and workshops in local schools, art associations, and their studios. Their award-winning work has been accepted into local, regional and national juried shows. 

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Who knew it was so valuable – thank goodness I didn’t throw it away!

Search for the holy grail in your basement, attic or garage and bring in your treasure and we will tell you what we can of age, value and more. 

ANTIQ’S “free” verbal antique appraisal service can provide a total solution when you need it the most. Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the passing of a loved one, getting divorced or getting ready to retire, ANTIQ’S is here to help. With over 30+ years of trusted and valued antique appraising, there is no situation to large or small. We also offer estate consultation, quality evaluations and complete or partial estate liquidations.

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY – FREE “EVERY” Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

ANTIQ’S

Located at the corner of Hyde Rd. and New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT

860-676-2670

https://www.antiqs.com

https://www.antiqs.com/?page_id=13

Rising Wings Grief Support Group

A safe space for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one

Co Facilitated with: Marie Goodine, MSW/LCSW & G. Marie Rufini, BS, GC-C

Weekly on Saturdays starting 11/09 from 11am to 12:30pm (no meetings of 11/30/24 or 12/28/24)

We offer a safe space for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one:

-Have your grief as acknowledged as your own journey

-Receive and give encouragement and support with others

-Share experiences

-Obtain helpful tools and coping skills towards healing

What to Bring: Open Heart and Pen & Paper

Fee: $10 per session

PLEASE RSVP to : Risingmywings@gmail.com or 203-814-1088

BIOS:

Marie Goodine: MSW/LCSW: Social Worker, Spiritual & Mental Health Therapist, Reiki and Sound Healing Certified with over 30 years experience

working with individuals, families and groups throughout various life transitions, including 20 years in end of life care.

G. Marie Rufini: BS, GC-C: Spiritual Care & Grief Counselor, Reiki Master, and End of Life Doula with over 20 years of experience in human services,

working with individuals, families and groups through various life transitions.

Learn how to cook a colonial Thanksgiving dinner featuring chicken (more common than turkey), Hasty Pudding, and roasted root vegetables.

ABOUT FOODWAYS: HEARTH COOKING COLONIAL THANKSGIVING

Join us for a journey back in time at our Foodways: Hearth Cooking: Colonial Thanksgiving event and experience the flavors of a traditional colonial Thanksgiving feast.

On Saturday, Nov 23, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), we will gather in the Whitman Tavern to celebrate Thanksgiving in the most authentic way possible. Prepare to be transported to a world where open-hearth cooking was the norm.

During this in-person event, you will have the chance to learn from Dennis Picard, a longtime historic interpreter who specializes in colonial cooking techniques. He will guide you through preparing classic Thanksgiving dishes using traditional methods and ingredients.

Join us and immerse yourself in a colonial Thanksgiving's sights, sounds, and aromas. This event is perfect for history buffs, food enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to explore the rich culinary heritage of our nation.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving like never before. Reserve your spot now and get ready for a truly unforgettable experience!

// ABOUT FOODWAYS //

Food in colonial times was much different compared to what we eat today. Religious beliefs, traditions, geography, growing season, harvest, and cooking methods all played a role in what was available and how much was eaten, with each region developing its unique dietary habits. "Living history" expert Dennis Picard will share anecdotes about New England colonial life while demonstrating how to start a fire and cook in the hearth or on an open campfire.

Members: $20 Non Members: $25

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foodways-hearth-cooking-colonial-thanksgiving-tickets-808020419827?aff=oddtdtcreator

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Throughout the beautifully decorated first floor gallery are paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, ceramics, fiber/beadwork and photography selling for no more than $200. The guild, the longest continuously operating in Connecticut, has a membership of nearly 100 artists from over 30 area towns. Support local artists and find handmade gifts that are perfect for those on your holiday list or for yourself! There is the added convenience of being able to take the pieces immediately at the time of purchase.

Also on display are three solo shows in the upstairs galleries. Rob Loebell has

an exhibit entitled, “Three Sculptures of Nepal.” The second solo show is “A Muse Meanders” comprised of oil and watercolor paintings by Rowena Okie. David Owen is the third solo artist. In “Peak, An Island Like No other,” he presents photographic stories of life on Peak Island in Maine.

https://windsorartcenter.org/inspire_events/therapeutic-painting-workshop/

A free flowing art making session centering on healing through creativity, taught by local artist Olivia Ballinger. After introductions and a short meditation, attendees will be able to create whatever art their minds and bodies lead them to using watercolor paints, markers, and stencils with different sized paper (standard, bookmark, postcard). Create something unique for yourself, or as a gift to someone else.

$10 per person, all materials included. Limit 3 pieces while supplies last.

More about the Instructor: 

Olivia Ballinger, of Oli B Artiste, is a mom of 3, a paraeducator, an artist, and a therapeutic arts coach from Suffield, CT. From parenting, to overcoming divorce, to working through her own mental health, she has used her life’s circumstances and her passion for art to strengthen her self-expression, explore her creativity, and help others do the same.

Check out Olivia’s website, social media, and more at https://linktr.ee/oli.b.artiste

Mary Elizabeth Basile Chopas is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Farmington, CT in the 1930s. Her presentation will discuss the experiences of Italians living in the United States during World War II, with special focus on the Italian residents of Farmington through the lens of her family. When the United States entered World War II, Italian nationals living in this country were declared enemy aliens and faced with legal restrictions. Several thousand aliens and a few U.S. citizens were arrested and underwent flawed hearings, and hundreds were interned. Less restrictive measures included curfews and raids on homes. In telling the stories of former enemy aliens as they attempted to resume their lives after the war, Chopas demonstrates the lasting social and cultural effects of government policies on the Italian American community. She is the author of Searching for Subversives: The Story of Italian Internment in Wartime America (UNC Press, 2017).

A LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY MUSICALS

Welcome to the Renaissance!

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the rock-star playwright, “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! Amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self — and all that jazz.

Earning 10 Tony nominations including Best Musical — Something Rotten is a love letter to Broadway musicals!

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM

Sundays at 2 PM

November 8 — 24

Fridays at 7:30 PM

Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM

Tickets: $24 - $37

Discounts for Seniors, Students, Military, and Groups

Arts Center East’s popular Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns this November, showcasing local and regional artisans! Browse and shop for unique items from over 50 artisans. Merchandise includes soaps, candles, jewelry, stationary, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home décor, and unique gift items. Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list – including yourself!

Fair Dates: November 14–24 

Thursday & Friday, 1:00–5:00pm 

Saturday, 9:00am–4:00pm 

Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Death Café

A lively non judgmental space to meet, have a cup of coffee and talk about impermanence. 

(This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session)

 with Marie & Marie

Held every fourth Sunday except in September when we will meet on Sept 29th.

From 10AM-12PM in the Hope Studio

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. It's also a lively non judgmental space to meet, have a cup of coffee and talk about impermanence. 

Why are we so afraid to talk about death and dying?

What participants should bring: Bring your own favorite tea/coffee cup and a snack to share.

Event Fee: Free.

LIMITED SEATING, RSVP A MUST! Please email Marie at: risingmywings@gmail.com

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Hope Studio.

Class Cancelled on November 3rd

Meditation Mix 

Reduce stress while improving sleep, mindfulness & cognitive ability

With Sierra Robinson

Dates: Every other week starting 8/25. 

Other dates include 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3 & 11/24

Time: 11-12PM in the Tranquility Room. 

Take a moment and allow yourself to let go of schedules, deadlines and the daily grind.

Every other week from Aug 25th to Nov 24 join us for a Guided Pranayama (regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises) followed by a gentle meditation.

According to research, pranayama & meditation can help with the following: 

• promote relaxation & mindfulness
• reduce stress 
• improve sleep
• balance mood 
• increase brain clarity & function

What to bring: meditation pillow, yoga mat or anything to be comfortable on the floor. Mats & blankets are available. Chairs are also available upon request. 

Cost: $5 

Bio: 

Sierra is a Farmington local who leads meditation workshops in an easygoing & comfortable atmosphere. She has been officially leading meditation classes for 3 years and encourages you to join us in practicing this great gift of calm and peace.

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Tranquility Room.

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Throughout the beautifully decorated first floor gallery are paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, ceramics, fiber/beadwork and photography selling for no more than $200. The guild, the longest continuously operating in Connecticut, has a membership of nearly 100 artists from over 30 area towns. Support local artists and find handmade gifts that are perfect for those on your holiday list or for yourself! There is the added convenience of being able to take the pieces immediately at the time of purchase.

Also on display are three solo shows in the upstairs galleries. Rob Loebell has

an exhibit entitled, “Three Sculptures of Nepal.” The second solo show is “A Muse Meanders” comprised of oil and watercolor paintings by Rowena Okie. David Owen is the third solo artist. In “Peak, An Island Like No other,” he presents photographic stories of life on Peak Island in Maine.

A LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY MUSICALS

Welcome to the Renaissance!

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the rock-star playwright, “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! Amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self — and all that jazz.

Earning 10 Tony nominations including Best Musical — Something Rotten is a love letter to Broadway musicals!

SOMETHING ROTTEN

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM

Sundays at 2 PM

November 8 — 24

Fridays at 7:30 PM

Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM

Tickets: $24 - $37

Discounts for Seniors, Students, Military, and Groups

Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle-NEW TIME 1-3pm

A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels

Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW 

from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center

Monthly (4th Saturday of the month)

NEW TIME! 1-3pm in the Awakening Room

NO September Circle

Oct remains the same (fourth saturdays from 1-3pm)

Circle is switching dates to every fourth Sunday starting Nov 24 from 1-3PM

Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.

What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided). 

Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated

Please let us know you are coming! RSVP:  203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voicemail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com

Farmington Valley Chorale, under the artistic leadership of Ellen Gilson Voth, presents its Fall concert, Pedal Points on Sunday, November 24, 2024, 4:00 PM at St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Haydn’s Great Organ Mass with guest organist Nathaniel Gumbs will be the centerpiece of this concert along with other contemporary mass settings. Professional guest soloists as well as members of the youth and adult choirs of St. James’s Episcopal Church will join chorale. Ticket prices are $25.00 for adults and free for students.

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Holiday shopping, bistro bites, and drinks available. 30 unique vendors, door prize, raffle, and a FUN event! Great to get unique holiday gifts. Open all day, into the evening, come with family, Co-workers, & friends. Proceeds benefiting Amy’s Angels & Big Fluffy Dog.

Join us at the Barney Library for a special movie showing. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to enjoy.

The Revolution

For entrepreneurial minded "Boss Lady" women

Hosted by Lori Theriault, Julie Morgan and Ada Rios

Last Monday of each month from 5:30PM-8PM

First visit FREE

The world moves forward when women empower women.

The Revolution is a women's network for entrepreneurs that delivers RESPONSIVE, RESPECTFUL, RESOURCEFUL, and REVOLUTIONARY support, to disrupt existing markets through innovation. The goal is to provide a stronger and more effective women's support group and network that is currently missing and sorely needed. 

Why the Revolution?  

• For entrepreneurial minded "Boss Lady" women
• Providing non-judgemental emotional support, effective business advice, and vital networking opportunities
• Resource oriented for faster results
• Supportive and community building networks
• All Industry inclusive
• Promotion of all business offerings
• We walk our talk
• Several "field trips" events are offered to promote greater opportunities for networking

Every woman knows that sometimes all that she needs is just a small nudge of encouragement in the form of timely guidance from another woman.  

Yet other times call for coordinated, thoughtful efforts for women in need. 

Overview: 

5:30-6PM: networking, conversation, buffet table

6PM-7PM: Upcoming announcements and Member Presentations

7PM-8PM: Break out meetings, support, connections.

First Visit FREE: See what we're all about

RSVP Strongly Recommended: contact Lori lori@workitcareers.com

For more info:

Website: https://jointherev.biz/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1079122839744530/

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Bollywood Dance Classes with Qala Creations

Discover the passion and excitement of Bollywood dance as you groove to the beat and immerse yourself in a night of unforgettable fun.

Instructors: Rohan Shinde and Shradha Gujar

Weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30PM in the Awakening Room

5:30-6:30PM: Ages 4-7

6:30-7:30PM: Adults (18+)

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood dance and elevate your fitness routine. Learn choreographies to fun and upbeat music as you improve your aerobic abilities and reduce stress. This exhilarating weekly class offers a unique blend of exercise and cultural exploration. 

OPTIONAL: there are opportunities to participate in local performances hosted by Qala Creations throughout the year (costumes and gear included with class tuition-GREAT VALUE!). 

What to bring: Water, comfortable clothing to move/dance in (exercise/yoga clothes work well), sneakers or supportive footwear for dance. 

Price: $20.00 per class or pre-pay for the entire month on the first class/month. $80 for a 4 week month or $100 for a month with 5 weeks.  

Payment Options: Cash at door or Zelle: 860.278.9461 (Shradha Gujar)

Bios: 

Renowned instructor and director Rohan inspires dancers of all ages and abilities with his infectious passion for Bollywood dance. Committed to spreading the joy and beauty of this vibrant art form, Rohan fosters a supportive community that celebrates creativity, self-expression, and cultural exchange

Shradha's mastery of dance transcends genres, encompassing both classical and contemporary styles. Her exceptional skills and unwavering enthusiasm have made her a beloved figure in the dance community. As an inspiring instructor and director, Shradha nurtures her students' creativity and fosters a supportive environment where they can flourish

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrance and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Drive to the end of the driveway and enter through the gray deck and take a right once inside the building.

NO CLASS NOV 26th, CHANGED TO NOV 19. NO CLASS IN DECEMBER

Spiritual Alignment

Align with your Soul’s purpose & direction in a safe & supportive environment

With Ryan Drozd,  Reiki Master & Sound Healer

Fourth Tuesdays of each month 7pm-8:30pm

(Starting Sept 24th)

Embarking and staying on a spiritual path can be challenging. If you are experiencing doubt or confusion on how to stay aligned with your soul’s purpose and highest truth, this group is for you! Ryan will share his own spiritual experiences, practices, intuition, and grounding methods to help participants discover what lights them up on a soul level. A sense of wholeness is something that must be experienced; developing spiritually makes it easier to see past the mind’s illusions and allow your inner truth to shine!

What participants should bring: A journal, pen, item(s) that help you ground, an open mind and heart.

Event Fee: $10-$15 suggested donation.

PLEASE RSVP: https://soundslikerad.setmore.com/classes/579c0d73-30d5-404e-a836-207482c724fa

For Questions: radliving13@gmail.com

Bio: Ryan has struggled with depression and undiagnosed chronic pain for many years which led him to do much inner work. During this journey, he learned to identify ego vs soul and to trust his heart’s intuition over thoughts created by the mind. Ryan is a Reiki Master, Sound Healer, RYT-200, and eternal student.

Yoga for Resilience

A gentle Yoga practice for those with back issues, those with knee replacements or seek improved stability at the hip and shoulder joints. This also benefits those who seek to mindfully slow the nervous system.

Instructor: Kathy Conyers, Yoga Teacher RYT-500, Certificate in Yoga Therapy

Date and time:  Wednesdays, 10-11:15am starting on September 4. 

Resilience Yoga will help you develop a strong and flexible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in balance. This class features breath centered movements adapted for all levels of participation. 

Each class includes movements/postures to strengthen hip and shoulder stability, breathing exercises and use of some props to allow for modifications and adjustments if needed. You will practice movements in a chair, standing, prone, kneeling and supine.

   People who would benefit would include the following:

•   Desire to strengthen weak muscles & release tight muscles
•   Desire to strengthen hip & shoulder stability
•   Desire to slow down the breath/movement to release stress & increase ease

  Some of the props you will use will be:

•   chair
•   block
•   strap
•   blanket
•   spinal strip

What participants should bring:  Strap, yoga mat and blanket (some are available to borrow)

Event Fee:  $80/per 4 week session or $25/drop in 

Payment can be cash, check or paypal via artyoga12@gmail.com

RECOMMENDED TO PREPAY TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT or RSVP Kathy to let her know you're coming: artyoga12@gmail.com

Bio:

Kathy Conyers, Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour with Yoga Alliance. I have trained at the Integral Yoga Institute, 200 hour, 1989, the American Viniyoga Institute, 500 hour Certificate, 2007 and Functional Synergy, Yoga Therapy Certificate, 2023. I have experience teaching yoga classes for 34 years with specialties in Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for the Elderly and Pre-Natal Yoga. I have taught Yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute, The Bristol Hospital Wellness Center, The Southington Parks and Recreation, and privately.

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Exhibition curated by Laura Engel, Professor, Duquesne University

Pearls figure prominently in pictures of celebrated and imagined figures across the eighteenth century. Adorning royalty, celebrities, servants, and in fashion plates, the mysterious, opaque, and gleaming white accessory aligns with the mutable, seductive, and threatening emergence of new forms of identity. Worn as jewelry, as embellishments to the body and dress, or embedded in the settings of precious objects – pearls accessorize, highlight, colonize, and perform. As one of the most sought-after commodities of the early modern colonial enterprise, a precious jewel tied to bondage and violence, pearls have a baroque and complex history. Drawing from materials in the Lewis Walpole Library this exhibition will explore the “paradox of pearls” by considering how the varied and often contradictory meanings of this jewel appear in period images and the ways in which practices from the past connect us to the powerful presence of pearls today.

No Classes November and December. See you next year!

Money Conversation Cafe

With Corrin Burke, Certified Money Coach & Women’s Wealth Advisor

• What we’ll do

Are you ready to transform your relationship with money?!? Corrin will explain a little bit of the history of our brains relative to money and why we do and feel the way we do. Corrin will ask thought provoking questions that you may never have considered before. We will have open discussion and create a safe space to explore the answers to your questions.

• What to bring

Journal, pen, open mind, open heart

 Important to know

This is a group that upholds compassion, healing and forgiveness in dealing with our money. It is a safe place to bring awareness to light and bring the unconscious to the conscious in dealing with our money. It is a place for conversation and healthy discussion.

• RSVP ARE REQUIRED! By the Tuesday before the event to corrin@successfulwealthstrategies.com

• Cost: FREE But Donations are always appreciated!!

About Corrin: Corrin Gibbs Burke is a holistic financial planner to her core. She created Successful Wealth® Strategies, LLC to help individuals and couples create a healthy, loving relationship, with their money. Having Successful Wealth® is about being and feeling successful with your money wherever you fall on the wealth spectrum. The goal of Successful Wealth® Strategies, LLC is to guide you toward balance and success in your relationship with money.

Contact info:

860-470-6238      

www.successfulwealthstrategies.com

Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Sound Healing with Kelvin Young and Maria Del Carmen

If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, overstimulation, or frustration please join us. You are not alone! This meditation will help you release your emotions. We create a safe space during our sound healing circles to share our feelings, hold space for each other and relax to the soothing sounds by Kelvin Young RSS (Recovery Support Specialist) and Maria Del Carmen MBA.

The meditative sounds promote healing from chronic stress, muscle tension, physical pain, feelings of anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep issues, addictive behaviors, unprocessed trauma and other stress-related chronic health conditions.

Purchase tickets Here.

Parking: Parking is in the back, at the very last building. Drive around the building in the back and continue until the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that parking lot and use the entrance with the short ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room. 

Classes are postponed until January. Date and time TBA

Winter Gardeners Book Club

A fun and lively discussion group to discuss Herbal/Earthy related books together 

With Jennifer Lima, owner of Bella Vita Alchemy

10/24/24 to 4/24/25 - Second and Fourth Thursdays - 6:30pm to 8pm

(no obligation to attend every discussion-come as often as you wish)

Do you love books? Are you often looking for people to discuss literature with?

This month's book topic:  "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Please purchase the book and read one chapter prior to each class (amount of chapters read may vary depending on groups needs).

Why a book club? Book clubs come with hidden bonuses, LOTS of them:

1. You read books you wouldn’t normally pick up.

2. You learn how other readers think, which makes your own reading better.

3. Your knowledge gets a massive boost.

4. You get to socialize and be in the energy of like minds. 

5. You get to give yourself permission to take time out to read.

What participants should bring: 

Purchase the book and/or audiobook (the author narrates the audio version and is wonderful). Please read chapter one before the first meeting. Bring your thoughts and be ready for conversation. We will choose a second book to read in January.  

You can participate in this book club either in person or virtually. Please indicate your preference in the registration. Please note that the first 12 registrants will be able to attend each meeting in person and the rest will need to join virtually. Link has not changed.

Event Fee: $10 per meeting OR $120 for entire series (with $10 discount added)

Payment link: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcQ22QM6NFf966op

(option to pay per session or for whole series with $10 discount)

RSVP deadline: Two days prior to each class

(no obligation to attend every discussion-come as often as you wish)

Bio: 

Jennifer Lima is a certified Health and Wellness Coach and practicing Herbalist. She worked as a Clinical Researcher for almost 30 years before leaving the academic and corporate world to focus completely on what really matters - living an authentic life, connecting to the earth through plants, becoming a steward of nearly forgotten plant- based wellness, and guide for those who wish to be their best selves and thrive in their daily lives. For more information visit my LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferryanlima

Avon Arts Association will be holding its annual Holiday Show at the Avon Public Library from November 2-29, which will feature works from members that may be purchased.. The opening reception will be Sat. Nov. 9, 2-4pm. There will be light refreshments and music by John Brighenti. Avon Arts Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides art scholarships to high school graduating students in the Farmington Valley.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Throughout the beautifully decorated first floor gallery are paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, ceramics, fiber/beadwork and photography selling for no more than $200. The guild, the longest continuously operating in Connecticut, has a membership of nearly 100 artists from over 30 area towns. Support local artists and find handmade gifts that are perfect for those on your holiday list or for yourself! There is the added convenience of being able to take the pieces immediately at the time of purchase.

Also on display are three solo shows in the upstairs galleries. Rob Loebell has

an exhibit entitled, “Three Sculptures of Nepal.” The second solo show is “A Muse Meanders” comprised of oil and watercolor paintings by Rowena Okie. David Owen is the third solo artist. In “Peak, An Island Like No other,” he presents photographic stories of life on Peak Island in Maine.

ONLY THE LONELY: ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE SHOW

A CELEBRATION OF A LEGEND

Featuring a night of Roy Orbison's iconics hits such as Oh Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Crying, Blue Angel, In Dreams, and It's Over. Roy Orbison, “the Big O” was an American Icon, an original, and a veritable force of nature. He was admired by legends, including Elvis Presley. No one in the rock and roll world came close to the emotional depth and vocal range he had. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the music of Roy Orbison!

Annual Sell-a-Bration - Small Business Saturday

Discover hidden gems and unique treasures while giving back to your community at this exclusive small business shopping extravaganza.

November 30th 10am-4pm in the Awakening Room

Escape the ordinary and discover extraordinary gifts at this enchanting event. Explore a curated selection of handcrafted items, indulge in a relaxing Reiki session, or browse through a dazzling array of crystals and jewelry. For those seeking a holistic experience, the event will also offer relaxing sauna sessions and enlightening readings. For those seeking inspiration, the event will also feature a curated collection of unique artwork. Searching for the perfect gift? Discover a treasure trove of thoughtfully curated options, including personalized gift certificates, at this exceptional event.

Price: FREE

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrance and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Drive to the end of the driveway and enter through the gray deck and take a right once inside the building.

Prepare to be captivated by Sarah Schneiderman’s unique exhibition, “First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020”. This one-of-a-kind display will be showcased at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library from November 2 through November 30, 2024. A “Trash Art” workshop will be held at the library on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.* 

The exhibition is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments. This moving collection showcases diverse barrier breakers from various backgrounds, including African American, Asian American, gay, lesbian, Indigenous, Jewish, Latinx, Muslim, and transgender individuals, ensuring that many people can find a story that resonates with them.

Among those featured in the show is Kim Janey, the first woman and first African American to serve as acting mayor of Boston. Each portrait celebrates trailblazers who have advanced the representation of disparaged groups within the traditionally white and cisgender male-dominated world of elected and appointed officials.

In a powerful artistic statement, Sarah Schneiderman creates each portrait using non-recyclable trash as her medium. “First, Not Last” is not just an exhibition, it's a call to action. It reminds viewers of the progress achieved thus far and highlights the need for further efforts toward inclusive representation in America’s government. This show is a beacon of inspiration, urging viewers to continue moving toward a more diverse reflection of our nation’s citizens.

Glastonbury resident Sarah Schneiderman is a talented artist known for her use of non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials in her creations. All artwork featured in this exhibit is available for purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah at Schneiderman.studio@gmail.com and (860) 324-3239.

Location:

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

234 Kensington Road

Berlin, CT 06037

Library Hours:

Monday — Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact the library for times when the exhibit is open to the public, at 860-828-7125 or library@berlinpeck.org.

* Registration is required for the workshop. Register at https://berlinpeck.org/events/. To learn more about the workshop visit https://berlinpeck.org/events/2024-11-trash-art-workshop/.

Who knew it was so valuable – thank goodness I didn’t throw it away!

Search for the holy grail in your basement, attic or garage and bring in your treasure and we will tell you what we can of age, value and more. 

ANTIQ’S “free” verbal antique appraisal service can provide a total solution when you need it the most. Whether you are moving, downsizing, dealing with the passing of a loved one, getting divorced or getting ready to retire, ANTIQ’S is here to help. With over 30+ years of trusted and valued antique appraising, there is no situation to large or small. We also offer estate consultation, quality evaluations and complete or partial estate liquidations.

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY – FREE “EVERY” Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

ANTIQ’S

Located at the corner of Hyde Rd. and New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT

860-676-2670

https://www.antiqs.com

https://www.antiqs.com/?page_id=13

Ages 3-6. Stop by the Farmington Library and watch a DINO-mite picture book come to life on our projector screen, followed by coloring or craft time!

Drop-in event. 

Three local poets will launch their newest poetry collections on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library. An open mic will precede the readings. Everyone is welcome!

Debbie Gilbert, Bleat & Prattle

Debbie Gilbert lives at the foothill of Talcott Mountain where bears and bobcats visit as she writes her poetry daily, including this latest collection about all the animals in our lives.

Julia Paul, Table with Burning Candle

Julia Paul is the author of Staring Down the Tracks (2020) and Shook (2015). The first Poet Laureate of Manchester (2014-2019), she currently serves as president of the Riverwood Poetry Series.

Ginny Lowe Connors, White Sail at Midnight

Ginny Lowe Connors, founder and managing editor of Grayson Books, a small poetry press, is the author of an award-winning chapbook and five full-length poetry collections.