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Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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 Council
Member
11/21/2024
Ongoing event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

2 DAY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & BISTRO

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,...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
12:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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


Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Arts Center East
in
Vernon
Arts Center East
Online Event
Vernon
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Film, Media & Digital Arts

Afternoons at Bijou

Enjoy a classic film every Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Library!
Thursday
Nov 21
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Farmington Main Library
in
Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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.


Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family

The No Book Book Club

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
2:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
Barney Library
in
Farmington
Barney Library
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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. 

Registerhttps://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.

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family
Religious Events

Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
6:00 pm
-
7:15 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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. 

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Sound Healing with Kelvin Young and Maria Del Carmen

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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


Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Single event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Preventing Food Waste

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
6:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Main Library
in
Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21


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. 

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Exercise & Wellness

Home Apothecary Series: Fall Herbal Remedies

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,...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
6:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
21
Thu
Nov
21

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/21/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family
Religious Events

Nourish

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...
Thursday
Nov 21
@
6:30 pm
-
7:45 pm
Bolton Congregational Church
in
Bolton
Bolton Congregational Church
Online Event
Bolton
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/22/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Friday
Nov 22
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/22/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Friday
Nov 22
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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 Council
Member
11/22/2024
Ongoing event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

2 DAY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & BISTRO

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,...
Friday
Nov 22
@
12:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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


Arts Council
Member
11/22/2024
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

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...
Friday
Nov 22
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Arts Center East
in
Vernon
Arts Center East
Online Event
Vernon
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/22/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Friday
Nov 22
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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 Council
Member
11/22/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Something Rotten

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.”...
Friday
Nov 22
@
7:30 pm
-
10:00 pm
Cheney Hall
in
Manchester
Cheney Hall
Online Event
Manchester
Fri
Nov
22
Fri
Nov
22

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. 

Arts Council
Member
11/22/2024
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Bennewitz Quartet & Arsentiy Kharitonov Lenard Chamber Music Series

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...
Friday
Nov 22
@
8:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
in
Mansfield
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Online Event
Mansfield
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23


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 Council
Member
11/23/2024
Single event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

"Sleigh Bells Ring" Christmas Fair

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
St. Maurice Church
in
Bolton
St. Maurice Church
Online Event
Bolton
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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


Arts Council
Member
11/23/2024
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
9:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Arts Center East
in
Vernon
Arts Center East
Online Event
Vernon
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/23/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23


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. 


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Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
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4:00 pm
Simsbury Free Library
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Simsbury Free Library
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Simsbury
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Nov
23
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Nov
23


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/.


Arts Council
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11/23/2024
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First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
10:00 am
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8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
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Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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


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

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,...
Saturday
Nov 23
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11:00 am
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4:00 pm
ANTIQ’S, LLC
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Farmington
ANTIQ’S, LLC
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Farmington
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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.

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Rising Wings Grief Support Group

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
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11:00 am
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12:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
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Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
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Farmington
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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

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Foodways: Hearth Cooking Colonial Thanksgiving

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
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12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Stanley-Whitman House
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Farmington
Stanley-Whitman House
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Farmington
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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.

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11/23/2024
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Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

2 DAY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & BISTRO

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,...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
12:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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.

Arts Council
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11/23/2024
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“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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

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11/23/2024
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Therapeutic Painting Workshop at Windsor Art Center

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Windsor Art Center
in
Windsor
Windsor Art Center
Online Event
Windsor
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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).


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Italians During Wartime America

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...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Farmington Main Library
in
Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
23
Sat
Nov
23

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 Council
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11/23/2024
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Something Rotten

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.”...
Saturday
Nov 23
@
7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Cheney Hall
in
Manchester
Cheney Hall
Online Event
Manchester
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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


Arts Council
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11/24/2024
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Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

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...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
10:00 am
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2:00 pm
Arts Center East
in
Vernon
Arts Center East
Online Event
Vernon
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/24/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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.


Arts Council
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11/24/2024
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Death Café

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)...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
10:00 am
-
12:00 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24


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.

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Religious Events

Meditation Mix

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. ...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
11:00 am
-
12:00 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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 Council
Member
11/24/2024
Ongoing event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

2 DAY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & BISTRO

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,...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
12:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/24/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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 Council
Member
11/24/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Something Rotten

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.”...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
2:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
Cheney Hall
in
Manchester
Cheney Hall
Online Event
Manchester
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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

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11/24/2024
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Concerts & Live Music

NEW DATE Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle

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...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
2:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Nov
24
Sun
Nov
24

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.

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11/24/2024
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Performing Arts

Pedal points

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...
Sunday
Nov 24
@
4:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
St. James’s Episcopal Church
in
West Hartford
St. James’s Episcopal Church
Online Event
West Hartford
Mon
Nov
25
Mon
Nov
25

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/25/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Monday
Nov 25
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Mon
Nov
25
Mon
Nov
25


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/25/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Monday
Nov 25
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Mon
Nov
25
Mon
Nov
25

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 Council
Member
11/25/2024
Ongoing event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

2 DAY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & BISTRO

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,...
Monday
Nov 25
@
12:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Mon
Nov
25
Mon
Nov
25

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.


Arts Council
Member
11/25/2024
Single event
Arts & Culture
Film, Media & Digital Arts

Movie Matinee @ the Barney

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.
Monday
Nov 25
@
2:30 pm
-
4:30 pm
Barney Library
in
Farmington
Barney Library
Online Event
Farmington
Mon
Nov
25
Mon
Nov
25


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/


Arts Council
Member
11/25/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family

The Revolution

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...
Monday
Nov 25
@
5:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Tue
Nov
26
Tue
Nov
26

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/26/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Tuesday
Nov 26
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Tue
Nov
26
Tue
Nov
26


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/26/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Tuesday
Nov 26
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Tue
Nov
26
Tue
Nov
26

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/26/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

Bollywood Dance Classes with Qala Creations

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...
Tuesday
Nov 26
@
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Tue
Nov
26
Tue
Nov
26

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/26/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family
Religious Events

Spiritual Alignment

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...
Tuesday
Nov 26
@
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Yoga for Resilience

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....
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
10:00 am
-
11:15 am
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
History

Exhibition: "The Paradox of Pearls: Accessorizing Identities in the Eighteenth Century"

Exhibition curated by Laura Engel, Professor, Duquesne University Pearls figure prominently in pictures of celebrated and imagined figures across the eighteenth century. Adorning royalty,...
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
2:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
The Lewis Walpole Library
in
Farmington
The Lewis Walpole Library
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27


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

Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Money Conversation Cafe

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...
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
6:30 pm
-
8:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Nov
27
Wed
Nov
27

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/27/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ

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.
Wednesday
Nov 27
@
7:30 pm
-
10:00 pm
Parkville Market
in
Hartford
Parkville Market
Online Event
Hartford
Thu
Nov
28
Thu
Nov
28


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/28/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Thursday
Nov 28
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Thu
Nov
28
Thu
Nov
28

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. 

Arts Council
Member
11/28/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Sound Healing with Kelvin Young and Maria Del Carmen

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...
Thursday
Nov 28
@
6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Nov
28
Thu
Nov
28

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

Arts Council
Member
11/28/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family

CANCELLED - Winter Gardeners Book Club

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...
Thursday
Nov 28
@
6:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Fri
Nov
29
Fri
Nov
29

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/29/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Avon Art Association Holiday Show

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...
Friday
Nov 29
@
10:00 am
-
8:30 pm
Avon Public Library
in
Avon
Avon Public Library
Online Event
Avon
Fri
Nov
29
Fri
Nov
29


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/29/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Friday
Nov 29
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Fri
Nov
29
Fri
Nov
29

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/29/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Friday
Nov 29
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Fri
Nov
29
Fri
Nov
29

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!


Arts Council
Member
11/29/2024
Single event
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Performing Arts

Only The Lonely: Roy Orbison Tribute Show

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...
Friday
Nov 29
@
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
Cheney Hall
in
Manchester
Cheney Hall
Online Event
Manchester
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Single event
Seasonal & Holiday

Annual Sell-a-Bration - Small Business Saturday

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...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30


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/.


Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

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...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
in
Berlin
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Online Event
Berlin
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

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


Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
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Hobbies & Crafts

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

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,...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
11:00 am
-
4:00 pm
ANTIQ’S, LLC
in
Farmington
ANTIQ’S, LLC
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

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. 


Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Single event
Community & Family

Picture Book Theater - DINOvember edition!

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. 
Saturday
Nov 30
@
11:00 am
-
11:30 am
Farmington Main Library
in
Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

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.


Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

Poetry Reading with Debbie Gilbert, Julia Paul and Ginny Lowe Connors

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...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Barney Library
in
Farmington
Barney Library
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

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.

Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

THE ULTIMATE PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE

Whether through projections, lasers, lights, or other effects, Floydian Trip creates a spectacular experience authentic to Floyd’s famous touring years in the 1970s and 1980s. A painstaking recreation of the classic Pink Floyd live experience. The band has poured over thousands of hours of official, unofficial, and bootleg audio and video of Pink Floyd between 1973 and 1981 in order to create the most authentic live Pink Floyd experience you can witness.


A Floydian Trip experience aims to recreate some of the spectacular and moving live performances that Pink Floyd became known for in the 1970s and 1980s — sometimes known as the “Roger Waters Years.”


It’s as if you’re hearing ‘Floyd’ live on stage during the Dark Side of the Moon Tour, Wish You Were Here Tour, In the Flesh (Pink Floyd) Tour, or The Wall Tour.


Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Floydian Trip: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

THE ULTIMATE PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE Whether through projections, lasers, lights, or other effects, Floydian Trip creates a spectacular experience authentic to Floyd’s famous touring years in the 1970s...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
Cheney Hall
in
Manchester
Cheney Hall
Online Event
Manchester
Sat
Nov
30
Sat
Nov
30

Lucy Kaplansky draws from personal experiences for her lyrical subject matter, focusing on the often complex matters of the heart. Universal themes of loss, longing and loneliness, as well as love, joy, friendship and hope, are all propelled musically by roots-based instruments including acoustic guitars, mandolin, piano, percussion, and the occasional electric guitar. What Kaplansky seeks to capture and share in her songs are emotional truths, as she puts it, “When I listen to music, or even read something, it has to ring true to me in some deep way. I’m striving for that in my writing.” 

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30.

Arts Council
Member
11/30/2024
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Performing Arts

Lucy Kaplansky at The Sounding Board

Lucy Kaplansky draws from personal experiences for her lyrical subject matter, focusing on the often complex matters of the heart. Universal themes of loss, longing and loneliness, as well as love,...
Saturday
Nov 30
@
7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
The Sounding Board Coffee House
in
West Hartford
The Sounding Board Coffee House
Online Event
West Hartford
Sun
Dec
1
Sun
Dec
1

A fun day for the family! Vendors, crafts, petting zoo, and photos with Santa!


$20 per car

Arts Council
Member
12/1/2024
Single event
Community & Family
Neighborhood Gatherings

Holidays & Horses

A fun day for the family! Vendors, crafts, petting zoo, and photos with Santa! $20 per car
Sunday
Dec 1
@
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
in
Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Dec
1
Sun
Dec
1

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.

Arts Council
Member
12/1/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Sunday
Dec 1
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Sun
Dec
1
Sun
Dec
1

Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing

With Gina Ferrara

Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.

Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.

The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.

Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building.  Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.

Donations: 

For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0

To Register: https://www.odonatareiki.com/events/reikisoundmarch

Arts Council
Member
12/1/2024
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing

Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing With Gina Ferrara Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina...
Sunday
Dec 1
@
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sun
Dec
1
Sun
Dec
1

CONCORA continues its annual tradition with a performance of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah.  This year we present the Christmas portion and fan-favorite “Hallelujah Chorus” paired with a carol sing guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. CONCORA singers and soloists perform with chamber orchestra, creating a uniquely intimate and immersive experience.​​

Arts Council
Member
12/1/2024
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Handel's Messiah & Carol Sing

CONCORA continues its annual tradition with a performance of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah.  This year we present the Christmas portion and fan-favorite “Hallelujah...
Sunday
Dec 1
@
4:00 pm
-
6:30 pm
Church of St. Peter Claver
in
West Hartford
Church of St. Peter Claver
Online Event
West Hartford
Mon
Dec
2
Mon
Dec
2

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company. The Age Cafe offers the opportunity for senior citizens to be matched with high school students to share thoughts, experiences, and feelings to create long lasting relationships.

Open to teens and senior citizens.


Arts Council
Member
12/2/2024
Repeating event
Community & Family

Generations Club: Age Cafe

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company. The Age Cafe offers the opportunity for senior citizens to be...
Monday
Dec 2
@
3:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Farmington Main Library
in
Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Mon
Dec
2
Mon
Dec
2

Join us for an online book talk about "The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas" by Ellen Evert Hopman.


// ABOUT THE SACRED HERBS OF YULE AND CHRISTMAS //

Stanley-Whitman House is thrilled to welcome back esteemed author Ellen Evert Hopman for another captivating virtual book talk. This time, Ellen will present her latest work, "The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas," on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This online event invites participants to immerse themselves in the heart of winter's traditions and lore.

Ellen, renowned for her deep knowledge in herbalism and enchanting storytelling, will guide attendees on an exploration of ancient Christmas and Pagan Solstice customs. This interactive session aims to uncover the history and folklore behind modern holiday observances, offering a unique glimpse into the season's most beloved practices.

Attendees will gain invaluable knowledge about the various herbs, barks, and berries essential to Christmas and Yuletide traditions, learning about their medicinal and magical properties. Ellen will also shed light on the cultural origins of familiar holiday symbols like the Christmas tree and Santa Claus and introduce lesser-known figures such as female gift bringers, holiday spirits, and Yuletide animals from various cultures.

Moreover, Ellen's narrative will include holiday crafts, such as making a Yule Log, Winter Solstice divinations, and preparing traditional festive foods and drinks like Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. This talk is more than an informative session; it's a journey through the customs and traditions of the past.

Ellen's book, "The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas," will be available for purchase, offering attendees a deeper dive into the topics discussed. You can order it directly from the author for a personal touch, including signed copies or special editions, or purchase it at the museum shop at Stanley-Whitman House, enhancing your reading experience.

This complimentary program requires online registration. Join us for this extraordinary exploration of Yuletide magic, an educational and celebratory experience of the deeper meanings and joys of the holiday season. Rediscover the sacred herbs of Yule and Christmas with Ellen Evert Hopman and infuse your holiday celebrations with ancient magic.

We are delighted to have Ellen return to Stanley-Whitman House, where she previously presented four engaging programs in 2022 on her other works: "The Real Witches of New England: History, Lore, and Modern Practice," "The Sacred Herbs of Spring: Magical, Edible, and Healing Plants to Celebrate Beltane," "Secret Medicines from Your Garden: Plants for Healing, Spirituality, and Magic," and "The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead."


// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //

In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.

Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.

The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.

In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.


THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT - FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-book-talk-sacred-herbs-of-yule-and-christmas-by-ellen-evert-hopman-tickets-828612832287?aff=oddtdtcreator


Arts Council
Member
12/2/2024
Single event
Arts & Culture
History

Online Book Talk: Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas by Ellen Evert Hopman

Join us for an online book talk about "The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas" by Ellen Evert Hopman. // ABOUT THE SACRED HERBS OF YULE AND CHRISTMAS // Stanley-Whitman House is thrilled to...
Monday
Dec 2
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Online Event
Tue
Dec
3
Tue
Dec
3

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.

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12/3/2024
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Arts & Culture
Cultural & International

Bollywood Dance Classes with Qala Creations

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...
Tuesday
Dec 3
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
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Farmington
The Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Dec
4
Wed
Dec
4

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.

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12/4/2024
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Yoga for Resilience

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....
Wednesday
Dec 4
@
10:00 am
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11:15 am
Bridge Healing Arts Center
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Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Dec
4
Wed
Dec
4

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.

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12/4/2024
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History

Exhibition: "The Paradox of Pearls: Accessorizing Identities in the Eighteenth Century"

Exhibition curated by Laura Engel, Professor, Duquesne University Pearls figure prominently in pictures of celebrated and imagined figures across the eighteenth century. Adorning royalty,...
Wednesday
Dec 4
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2:00 pm
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4:30 pm
The Lewis Walpole Library
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Farmington
The Lewis Walpole Library
Online Event
Farmington
Wed
Dec
4
Wed
Dec
4

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.

Arts Council
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12/4/2024
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KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ

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.
Wednesday
Dec 4
@
7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Parkville Market
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Hartford
Parkville Market
Online Event
Hartford
Thu
Dec
5
Thu
Dec
5

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

Arts Council
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12/5/2024
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Arts & Culture
Film, Media & Digital Arts

Afternoons at Bijou

Enjoy a classic film every Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Library!
Thursday
Dec 5
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2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Farmington Main Library
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Farmington
Farmington Main Library
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Dec
5
Thu
Dec
5

Join us for a festive evening in the barn alongside our horses. And take home a beautiful, Holiday wreath!

Tickets: $75 per person

Ticket price includes: Wreath, Decorations, Wine, & Nibbles

For tickets, go to: www.farmingtonpolo.com/events



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12/5/2024
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Holiday Wreath Making

Join us for a festive evening in the barn alongside our horses. And take home a beautiful, Holiday wreath! Tickets: $75 per person Ticket price includes: Wreath, Decorations, Wine, & Nibbles...
Thursday
Dec 5
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Farmington Polo Club
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Farmington
Farmington Polo Club
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Dec
5
Thu
Dec
5

Is homeownership in your future? Join us to learn the positives and negatives of owning a home, available mortgage options and financing considerations, the steps and documentation needed during each step of the home-buying process, and how to qualify for a mortgage and get your credit mortgage-ready. Register today!

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12/5/2024
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Welcome Home! Homebuying Class

Is homeownership in your future? Join us to learn the positives and negatives of owning a home, available mortgage options and financing considerations, the steps and documentation needed during...
Thursday
Dec 5
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Online Event
Thu
Dec
5
Thu
Dec
5

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. 

Registerhttps://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.

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12/5/2024
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Religious Events

Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden

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...
Thursday
Dec 5
@
6:00 pm
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7:15 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Thu
Dec
5
Thu
Dec
5

A panel of professionals comes together to discuss the intersection of arts and wellness and the significant role that creativity plays in healing. Free event, donations welcome. For ages 18+.

Panelists:

Ira Revels

Amy Labossiere

Michele Fischer-Paul

Amanda Mendoza

Facilitated by Dana Simmons


LEARN MORE

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12/5/2024
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Panel Discussion – Arts & Wellness

A panel of professionals comes together to discuss the intersection of arts and wellness and the significant role that creativity plays in healing. Free event, donations welcome. For ages 18+....
Thursday
Dec 5
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Windsor Art Center
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Windsor
Windsor Art Center
Online Event
Windsor
Fri
Dec
6
Fri
Dec
6

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.

Arts Council
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12/6/2024
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Arts & Culture

“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
Friday
Dec 6
@
1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Gallery on the Green
in
Canton
Gallery on the Green
Online Event
Canton
Fri
Dec
6
Fri
Dec
6

Our tours and lectures are unique, in that they delve into the historic, social, and political context of the 19th century and explore the role of spiritualism in the lives of reformers, suffragists, and Black activists.


WHAT IS SPIRITUALISM?

Broadly speaking, spiritualism is the belief that an individual’s awareness persists after death and can be contacted by the living. During Spirits at Stowe, we discuss the histories of multiple spiritualist traditions in U.S. history, and how these beliefs helped inspire, nourish, and connect politically radical individuals and communities from the mid-19th through the dawn of the 20th centuries—paying special attention to abolitionism, women’s rights, labor rights, and the intersections among them. We also specifically reference the Spiritualist faith, which was prevalent in the 19th and early 20th century and continues today, with various communities active.


Spirits at Stowe considers spiritualisms as a tool of resistance among radicals and reformers of the 19th century. Through contact with spirits, radical women claimed authority to speak the unspeakable, especially the right to full control and autonomy over their own bodies and families. 

Claiming power to speak out and to speak freely in a deeply unjust world was also a dangerous act, particularly for Black and economically marginalized activists. The tour tells a story of 19th-century spiritualism as a tool for maneuvering through challenges. It also explores the fraught atmosphere that people had to navigate during that time. Spiritualism offered the way to imagine an “other” and better world beyond the boundaries of an unjust and dangerous real one.


Spirits at Stowe deals with themes such as violence, sexuality, and reproductive rights.

It is not recommended for children under 13.


During the tour, the Stowe House is “set” to reflect a Spiritualist setting. It takes place later in the evening and lit by (electric) candlelight. Participants on the tour observe and engage with the materials of Spiritualism including a planchette on view, Isabella’s “Spirit Book” in which she recorded the names of those who she felt she communicated with through Spiritualism, images of Spiritualist books and photography to illustrate the images and words associated with Spiritualism, and quotes about Spiritualism. Tour participants will consider the possibilities, limitations, and contradictions of Spiritualist beliefs.


Arts Council
Member
12/6/2024
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Spirits at Stowe: Spirits After Dark (13+)

Our tours and lectures are unique, in that they delve into the historic, social, and political context of the 19th century and explore the role of spiritualism in the lives of reformers,...
Friday
Dec 6
@
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Stowe Center for Literary Activism
in
Hartford
Stowe Center for Literary Activism
Online Event
Hartford
Fri
Dec
6
Fri
Dec
6

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair. Our 330-year-old historic church is located at 993 Main St in South Windsor. Friday, Dec 6th 5pm-8pm and Saturday, Dec 7th 9am-2pm with free admission both days! Featuring beautiful, affordable, thoughtful, handmade gifts for everyone on your list! Virtually everything is made by our talented church members and friends. Decorations, ornaments, fresh live greens, artificial arrangements and cemetery boxes (while supplies last!), hand painted items, jewelry, fresh baked goods, handmade fudge, knits, crochet items, handsewn gifts, American Girl and Bye Bye Baby doll clothes, and SO MUCH MORE!

Arts Council
Member
12/6/2024
Single event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair. Our 330-year-old historic church is located at 993 Main St in South Windsor. Friday, Dec 6th 5pm-8pm and...
Friday
Dec 6
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
First Congregational Church of South Windsor
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South Windsor
First Congregational Church of South Windsor
Online Event
South Windsor
Fri
Dec
6
Fri
Dec
6

Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her dedication and through the generosity of more than 30 non-profit and business partners, we had over 20 trees on display, gave away $1500 in prize money to local organizations and businesses, raffled 54 auction items, and welcomed over 300 people over the course of the three-day festival.

As last year was such a success, The Festival of Trees is returning for 2024! This year’s festival will be December 6th - December 7th. We're hoping to honor the legacy of Cathy Nelson this year and make it one of the best festivals it has ever been! Come and look at all the trees, try some of the homemade baked items, sample fresh made egg nog, see Santa, listen to live music and so much more!!!

Arts Council
Member
12/6/2024
Ongoing event
Food & Drink
Food Markets

Festival of Trees

Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her...
Friday
Dec 6
@
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Bolton Congregational Church
in
Bolton
Bolton Congregational Church
Online Event
Bolton
Fri
Dec
6
Fri
Dec
6

Instructor: Christine Sniadach

Register online or call 860-871-8222


Just in time for the Holidays: a vintage Santa to display on your shelf or mantle!


Christine will supply the materials - including a template - canvas, paints, and brushes. Participants will paint the Santa on a Black canvas using various techniques, including shading and painting beards, and special gold paint for the stars and baubles to make them appear vintage. We will stipple white fir on the coat and add some adorable holiday items in his pocket and use the dotting tools to create snow in the background.


Christine will provide several examples on the board and there will be paper setup for practicing your skills.

Arts Council
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12/6/2024
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Cultural & International

Creative Acrylics: Vintage Santa

Instructor: Christine Sniadach Register online or call 860-871-8222 Just in time for the Holidays: a vintage Santa to display on your shelf or mantle! Christine will supply the materials -...
Friday
Dec 6
@
6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Arts Center East
in
Vernon
Arts Center East
Online Event
Vernon
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair. Our 330-year-old historic church is located at 993 Main St in South Windsor. Friday, Dec 6th 5pm-8pm and Saturday, Dec 7th 9am-2pm with free admission both days! Featuring beautiful, affordable, thoughtful, handmade gifts for everyone on your list! Virtually everything is made by our talented church members and friends. Decorations, ornaments, fresh live greens, artificial arrangements and cemetery boxes (while supplies last!), hand painted items, fashion and vintage jewelry, fresh baked goods, handmade fudge, knits, crochet items, handsewn gifts, American Girl and Bye Bye Baby doll clothes, and SO MUCH MORE!

Arts Council
Member
12/7/2024
Single event
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal Festivals

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair

First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair. Our 330-year-old historic church is located at 993 Main St in South Windsor. Friday, Dec 6th 5pm-8pm and...
Saturday
Dec 7
@
9:00 am
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2:00 pm
First Congregational Church of South Windsor
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South Windsor
First Congregational Church of South Windsor
Online Event
South Windsor
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

The tradition continues, join us for our annual holiday visit with Round Hill Alpaca!


Saturday December 7th from 10am-3pm meet Cindy and Randy from Round Hill Alpaca, with two of their fluffy alpaca friends! Randy will be in the pen with the alpacas helping you feed them and giving you fun facts about them. Cindy will be set up selling their alpaca fiber products and gift items, get some holiday shopping done with some unique alpaca gifts!

Arts Council
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12/7/2024
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Agricultural & Agritourism
Agricultural Workshops

Round Hill Alpaca Holiday Visit

The tradition continues, join us for our annual holiday visit with Round Hill Alpaca! Saturday December 7th from 10am-3pm meet Cindy and Randy from Round Hill Alpaca, with two of their fluffy...
Saturday
Dec 7
@
10:00 am
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3:00 pm
Cropley's Garden Center
in
Bolton
Cropley's Garden Center
Online Event
Bolton
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Arts Council
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12/7/2024
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Silent Book Club

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the...
Saturday
Dec 7
@
10:00 am
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11:30 am
Barney Library
in
Farmington
Barney Library
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

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


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12/7/2024
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FREE Antique Appraisals - Who knew it was so valuable – thank goodness I didn’t throw it away!

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,...
Saturday
Dec 7
@
11:00 am
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4:00 pm
ANTIQ’S, LLC
in
Farmington
ANTIQ’S, LLC
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

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.

Arts Council
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12/7/2024
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Arts & Culture

Rising Wings Grief Support Group

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...
Saturday
Dec 7
@
11:00 am
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12:30 pm
Bridge Healing Arts Center
in
Farmington
Bridge Healing Arts Center
Online Event
Farmington
Sat
Dec
7
Sat
Dec
7

Join the festivities of the season in our popular annual holiday tour of the 1720 historic Stanley-Whitman House decorated for the holidays!

See Stanley-Whitman House in a completely new light for the holidays and join us for a tour of the historic house. Enjoy period dramas performed by our costumed historic interpreters. You will be led through the rooms featuring mini-dramas that tell the story of Christmas in Connecticut within the festively decorated National Historical Landmark historic house.

Tours are timed and begin at 12:00 pm and depart every thirty minutes thereafter, ending with the last tour at 3:30 pm.

Guests may park in the museum's lot, on the street opposite the museum, or at the Barney Library, which is just a short walk away. Plan to spend some time in our Museum Store to do some of your seasonal shopping. Tickets are limited, so purchase your tickets early - this program sells out every year!

Members: $20.00

Non-member: $25.00


// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //

In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.

Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.

The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.

In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.


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The 18th Annual Candlelight Tours: Christmas in Farmington, Connecticut

Join the festivities of the season in our popular annual holiday tour of the 1720 historic Stanley-Whitman House decorated for the holidays! See Stanley-Whitman House in a completely new light for...
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Dec 7
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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.

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“Holiday Pop-Up: Support Local Artists” Exhibition plus Three Solo Shows

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,...
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Dec 7
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Gallery on the Green
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Canton
Gallery on the Green
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Canton
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Saturday, December 7, 2024

from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the Bolton Town Green

206 Bolton Center Rd, Bolton, CT 06043


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Bolton Holiday Tree Lighting 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the Bolton Town Green 206 Bolton Center Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
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Dec 7
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Bolton Town Green
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Bolton
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Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her dedication and through the generosity of more than 30 non-profit and business partners, we had over 20 trees on display, gave away $1500 in prize money to local organizations and businesses, raffled 54 auction items, and welcomed over 300 people over the course of the three-day festival.

As last year was such a success, The Festival of Trees is returning for 2024! This year’s festival will be December 6th - December 7th. We're hoping to honor the legacy of Cathy Nelson this year and make it one of the best festivals it has ever been! Come and look at all the trees, try some of the homemade baked items, sample fresh made egg nog, see Santa, listen to live music and so much more!!!

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Festival of Trees

Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her...
Saturday
Dec 7
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8:00 pm
Bolton Congregational Church
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Bolton
Bolton Congregational Church
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Bolton
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Dec
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Dec
7

CitySingers of Hartford, a premier choral ensemble that has been sharing music with audiences since 1982, is delighted to present their upcoming concert. Hearth and Tapestry binds the musical fabric of cultures from around the globe to remind us of our shared human experience. This concert sews together vibrant pieces of patchwork, hailing from the isles of Indonesia to the foothills of France, into one festive wintry quilt.


For more information, visit: citysingers.org


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Hearth and Tapestry

CitySingers of Hartford, a premier choral ensemble that has been sharing music with audiences since 1982, is delighted to present their upcoming concert. Hearth and Tapestry binds the musical...
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Dec 7
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East Hartford
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