Greater Hartford Arts Council Calendar

New England Ballet Theatre will be performing one of the oldest surviving ballets.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Clayton Stephenson returns for our final concert of the 24/25 season to perform Gershwin’s timeless Rhapsody in Blue. Teeming with Americana and pianistic virtuosity, we can think of no better way to conclude Clayton’s residency with the HSO.

The John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony (2007) may not be familiar to some, but the story is that of the movie Oppenheimer. That is, the story of U.S. physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” and the moral struggle and moral injury of decisions made regarding its use. The opera boasts one of the most beautiful arias by a contemporary composer. For the symphony, that aria becomes a trumpet solo that’s absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking. The end of Doctor Atomic is another one of those moments in music that gives us hope.

Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

Release into Wellness

A Reiki and Sound Experience

With Gina Ferrara, Reiki Master

2nd Sunday of the Month starting Jan 12 from 11-12:15

Welcome to this community event utilizing Reiki Healing Energy, Crystal and Tibetan Bowls, and gentle guided meditation.

No experience is needed, just a desire to release into relaxation and peace.

Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. Add the vibrations of the Singing Bowls and the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.

Though it is a donation-based event, please let me know if you cannot attend.

MAKE A DONATION

https://www.odonatareiki.com/payment-or-donation

Cash/Venmo is preferred though credit card and other options are available at the door. 

Seating is limited, be sure to reserve your spot now!

Bio:

Gina Ferrara of Odonata Reiki Healing Arts, LLC, uses simple tools to focus on personal empowerment and overall wellness. She is a Reiki Master and sound/vibration practitioner. For 40 years, Gina worked as a Dance/Movement Therapist, supporting individuals managing chronic mental illness. This experience inspired Gina to help others discover their inner ability to cultivate happiness. Gina’s exploration of meditation led her to adopt a life philosophy based on love, kindness, joy, and acceptance, which forms the foundation of everything she shares and teaches. She Is currently a teacher on the meditation app, Insight Timer.

YouTube link:

https://youtube.com/shorts/N1LmahJQZ2g?si=zkvolX1wv2R-WwiV

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.

Laughter Yoga

Laughter is the best medicine–for all ages!

With Charles Koppel, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor

Every 2nd Sunday from 11-12PM

In the Serenity Room

Join us for a fun opportunity to laugh and nourish the inner child–no skills or prior experience needed!

Laughter Yoga does not require physical poses or strain on the body and is accessible to everyone.

What to expect: 

Laughter yoga sessions begin with warm-up exercises that loosen you up, release nervous energy, and encourage a free flow of laughter. The below is a loose overview that can include some or all of the following per class:

• Welcome
• Gentle Warm-Up
• Laughter and Breathing Exercises
• Laughter Meditation
• Grounding Activity

Other benefits of Laughter Yoga: 

• Improves mood and brings more laughter & joy to life
• Decreases physical, mental and emotional stress:
• Improves health and vitality:
• Builds connection with others:
• Helps keep a positive attitude in challenging times

What participants should bring:  Anything comfortable in which to move. An extra layer that you can easily remove is a good idea, too, because I will have you up and moving for a large chunk of the time. You are welcome to bring a water bottle. Optional: Yoga mat to lie upon for the Laughter Mediation toward the end of the session (some will be provided).

Event Fee: Suggested donation of $10-$20 appreciated

Please Register as class size is limited! https://square.link/u/G8XmKfrJ

RSVP deadline: The day of class by 9:00 am

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 Serenity Room.

About the instructor:

Charles Koppel became a Reiki Master in 2021 and has been practicing Reiki since 2011. He also leads Laughter Yoga classes for all ages and communities. Charles holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology (MSPsy), and has been an elementary school teacher for 33 years. Charles believes that laughter is the best medicine, and having worked part time as an EMT, Charles has always enjoyed helping others. He finds that his work through Laughter Yoga and Reiki provides healing benefits to both the recipient and the provider! Charles also enjoys providing a highly adaptable and inclusive wellness offering through Laughter Yoga, as it does not require any specific poses or demands on the body. There are no skills required to participate in Laughter Yoga, simply the willingness to approach the experience with a childlike playfulness. According to Kurt Vonnegut, “Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.”

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

New England Ballet Theatre will be performing one of the oldest surviving ballets.

Clayton Stephenson returns for our final concert of the 24/25 season to perform Gershwin’s timeless Rhapsody in Blue. Teeming with Americana and pianistic virtuosity, we can think of no better way to conclude Clayton’s residency with the HSO.

The John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony (2007) may not be familiar to some, but the story is that of the movie Oppenheimer. That is, the story of U.S. physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” and the moral struggle and moral injury of decisions made regarding its use. The opera boasts one of the most beautiful arias by a contemporary composer. For the symphony, that aria becomes a trumpet solo that’s absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking. The end of Doctor Atomic is another one of those moments in music that gives us hope.

Therapists Supporting Therapists 

A special support group for mental health providers

With Rio Comaduran, LCSW

Meeting in the Serenity Room 

What to expect: 

Gather together monthly in a supportive environment where we discuss what is on our minds, overcome personal or professional obstacles and support one another. These meetings are a focus of wellness and community building through supporting each other. There is no requirement to attend each session, come whenever you are able. 

Outline: 

• 60 minutes of communication & sharing resources, community building, organizing around shared interests
• 30 minutes of sound healing/relaxation (optional)

What participants should bring: yoga mat, pillow & blanket. Some are available to use also.

Event Fee: donation based

About Rio: 

Rio is also a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to assist those struggling with anxiety and depression and she graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work with a Master’s in Social Work in 2013, specializing in Community Organizing and International Social Work.

Rio is also an intuitive healer who is committed to helping others. As a certified Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing practitioner, Past Life Regression hypnotherapist, and clinical hypnotherapist, it is Rio’s goal to continue to promote wellness and transformation, through a variety of healing modalities.

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: Ages 8-11

7:30-8:30: Adults

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.

Spiritual Support Group

Get grounded, feed your soul, and express yourself in a safe & supportive environment

With Ryan Drodz, Reiki Master & Sound Healer

Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month starting May 27th from 7pm-8:30pm 

If you are seeking support on your spiritual path, craving authentic connection, and need a space to speak your truth, look no further! Ryan will open each group with a brief sound meditation to help participants get grounded, then share his own spiritual experiences, struggles, and self-expression practices. This group is held in an open forum style. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, and joys with no pressure to do so. Sharing within the group is optional.

Ryan wishes to serve others walking a spiritual path after hearing similar struggles from others on their journey. Please read through the group rules before attending. These rules must be honored to provide safety, common ground, and respect for other participants.  

Is this group right for you? Read the below and if you agree to the below then this may be the right group for you:

1. Spiritual Support Groups are confidential–what is shared in the group stays within the group. Do not share names, stories, and details about attendees outside of a group that could be used to identify them. This is a safe space that encourages vulnerability, authentic expression, and spiritual growth.

2. The group is held in an open forum style. If you would like to speak, limit responses to 3-5 minutes to allow everyone a chance to speak. Refrain from crosstalk and talking over others. Discrimination and rudeness will not be tolerated in this group.

3. Offering genuine support and encouragement is highly recommended! Keep in mind that each person's spiritual journey is unique. I encourage you to share your journey and refraining from offering unsolicited advice to others. We do not “should” on others within the group because this is disempowering. For example, “You should do this, say this, try this” is not allowed.

What participants should bring: An open heart, mind, and the courage to express what may be dimming your inner light. 

Event Fee: $20 suggested donation.

PLEASE RSVP:  https://soundslikerad.setmore.com/book

For Questions: radliving13@gmail.com

Bio: Ryan has struggled with depression and undiagnosed chronic pain for 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.

Website: soundslikerad.com

In his new book, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow illuminates the full, fascinating, and complex life of the writer long celebrated as the father of American literature, Mark Twain. Chernow will be in conversation about the book, sharing insights into his research and the process of writing this monumental biography.

Ticket Prices:

General (admission + pre-signed book): $55

VIP (admission with preferred seating + pre-signed book + reception): $125 

*VIP reception at 5:30 pm at Webster Bank Museum Center at The Mark Twain House & Museum. Enjoy light refreshments and mingle with Mr. Chernow before the event.

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

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.

The Lewis Walpole Library's latest exhibition has been curated by Alison FitzGerald, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Maynooth University, Ireland. Open Wednesdays 2-4:30 pm and other times by appointment. On view March 5 through August 22, 2025.

This exhibition explores the range of spectacular shows that were offered to the fee-paying public in Georgian London, from exhibitions of paintings, to scientific demonstrations, to the display of wondrous animals. The exhibition primarily focuses on images drawn from the extensive collections at the Lewis Walpole Library that announce, depict and satirize what people paid to gaze at. It will consider how derogatory ideas about spectacle were expressed in caricatures and political discourse.

Details at https://walpole.library.yale.edu/programs/exhibitions#Current%20exhibit

Breath-Body-Mind (BBM): Cultivating Calm and Resilience

Relax, breathe and discover new ways to cultivate inner peace and resilience.

With Linda Lentini, Executive Director: Breath-Body-Mind Foundation

Date and Time: Wed June 11, 6-7PM

In this session, discover the transformative power of Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) techniques, which are designed to help you manage stress, enhance emotional well-being, and build resilience. BBM is a powerful approach integrating simple breathing practices, gentle movement, and guided meditation to calm the nervous system and promote inner peace.

In this session, you will learn:

1. Reduce stress and anxiety by regulating your breathing, as you can directly impact your nervous system and create a sense of calm.

2. Improve focus and concentration with BBM techniques that can help quiet the mind and enhance  mental clarity.

3. Enhance emotional regulation by learning to navigate challenging emotions with greater ease and stability.

4. Promote restful sleep by utilizing breathing practices that can help you relax and prepare for a goodnight's sleep.

5. Increase overall well-being, experiencing a greater sense of connection between your mind and body.

This session can suit everyone-no prior experience with meditation or breathing exercises is necessary. Come prepared to relax, breathe, and discover new ways to cultivate inner peace and resilience.

Bio

Linda Lentini is the Executive Director of the Breath-Body-Mind Foundation and a Level 4 workshop teacher. Linda has over 25 years of peer service experience, and 10 of those years have focused on emphasizing the mind-body connection around mental health and addiction recovery. After exploring many healing practices over the past 25 years, she discovered Breath-Body-Mind (BBM). BBM provides trauma-sensitive practices that support the recovery process while honoring everyone’s comfort levels. Linda uses these practices as a Rehab Therapist at CT Valley Hospital in all the inpatient psychiatric and addiction units.

Website: https://www.breath-body-mind.com/

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

Monthly Moon Circle

Reflect, recharge & tap into the divine feminine energy of the moon

Presented by Kristen Naes, Owner of Lumina Wellness Collective

Monthly on Fridays before or after the full moon (no circle in Aug or Sept). 

Join us for our monthly Moon Circle, a sacred gathering where we come together to reflect, recharge, and tap into the divine feminine energy of the moon. In this intimate, candlelit circle, you’ll find a nurturing space for deep connection, meaningful reflection, energetic release and intention setting for the upcoming moon cycle.

Group activities include:

• Opening invocation
• Discussion with partners/in group (joys and challenges over last moon cycle)
• Learning about the current moon cycle/what it means for you
• Energy center (chakra) balancing with gentle movement
• Guided meditation and visualization practice
• Oracle card reading
• Releasing, manifesting, and parts work
• Closing gratitude and prayer/meditation

I look forward to spending time with you! 

What is included: A take-home handout with insights about the current moon cycle

Monthly Investment: $20

RSVP A MUST! https://paperbell.me/luminahealingartsct

Bio: 

Kristen Naes, LMSW, is a Reiki practitioner, spiritual wellness coach, evidential psychic-medium, and the founder of Lumina Healing Arts. Combining her clinical social work background with intuitive abilities, she provides trauma-informed Reiki energy healing, intuitive readings, and spiritual wellness support through both individual sessions and group offerings. Kristen is passionate about supporting women and the LGBTQIA+ community, channeling the nurturing energy of the Divine Mother to help clients feel deeply cared for, empowered, and aligned with their authentic selves.

More info about Kristen/Lumina Healing Arts: www.luminahealingarts.com

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Come experience an unforgettable day, on the scenic lawn of Hill-Stead Museum, where you'll have an opportunity to meet majestic birds of prey, lovingly cared for by volunteers from A Place Called Hope in Killingworth. This dedicated organization specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating injured, orphaned or sick wildlife with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with these incredible animals.

Discover Cedar Hill Cemetery’s creative residents including its most distinguished artists, actors, and authors.

Michael Albano shares stories about lesser-known personalities such as Nicholas Hudson Holt, Fern Andra, and Frances Laughlin Wadsworth, as well as the noteworthy William Glackens, Wallace Stevens, and Katharine Hepburn.

Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

Psychic/Mediumship Development Circle 

Develop & strengthen mediumship skills in this ongoing class series

With Deb Lyons, Psychic/Medium & Tracey Tribuzio, Certified Reiki Master

Monthly on 2nd Saturdays starting 12/14 

10:30am to 12:00pm 

These ongoing (2nd Sat. every month) sessions are about developing our mediumship skills with psychic exercises. Each month will have a different theme & focus. Come each month or drop in any time.  

What to bring:  Please bring a photo or item from someone special to you, either living or passed.

Cost: $25 (pay at the door)

RSVP A MUST AS SEATING IS LIMITED!

RSVP to: Deborah Lyons at lotuspetalreiki@gmail.com or Tracey Tribuzio at tracey.realign@gmail.com

Bios:

Deb Lyons:

Owner of the Lotus Petal. Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Tarot Reader, Certified CIM Spiritual Counselor, Certified Wisdom of the Earth Aromatherapist & Psychic Medium

After fully healing from cancer without conventional medical interventions, Deb became passionate about Spirit and energy work. She realized that by living life through a spiritual perspective, she could positively change the outcome of her life. Deb is dedicated with helping others do the same. https://thelotuspetalreiki.com/

Traci Tribuzio:

Owner of Re-Align. Certified Reiki Master Practitioner performing in-person reiki/energy work sessions since April 2023. Tracey has also supplemented her Reiki certification with numerous reiki/energy work courses from Oliver Nino (The Spiritual Activator), Diane Goldner (Energy Healer), Charlie Goldsmith (Energy Healer), and many others. https://realignct.com/

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Parking is in the first 3 parking areas to the right-Use the entrance closest to the first parking area. Follow signs to Serenity Room.

Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.

Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places - get yours appraised for free!

We've all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found a $20 bill in an old coat pocket or stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom while cleaning your basement.

Discoveries range from weird to invaluable and everything in-between. Hopefully, this posting inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something of value as well.

Bring your “discoveries” to ANTIQ’S - the only antique shop in Farmington, CT - where “every” Saturday is FREE antique appraisal day.

ANTIQ'S Voted the BEST antique shop in Farmington for 30+ years!

Just 3.3 miles off of I-84, Farmington, CT. Accepting all major credit cards and cash.

AND OF COURSE ~ BROWSERS WELCOME AND BUYERS ADORED

ANTIQ’S LLC – FARMINGTON, CT - Estd. 1990

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

Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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This program helps caregivers and young children discover art together in the Museum. Listen to a story and then explore line, shape, color, and other elements of art with teaching artist Kathy Lotko. Kathy holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Art Education. She taught Art in the Berlin School System at both the Elementary and Middle School levels, as well as Integrated Language Arts. She is a Docent at NBMAA and comes to us with 29 years of teaching experience. She combines literacy with various artistic media to develop her innovative weekly programs that enhance the child’s experience here at the Museum.

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

Bring the family to Hein farm to celebrate Father's Day and enjoy the donut truck, hot dogs, tractors, fishing, live music, big plant sale and much more!

Meditation Mix

Reduce stress while improving sleep, mindfulness & cognitive ability

With Sierra Robinson

Every 3rd Sunday starting Jan 19th 2025

Time: 11-12:30PM in the Tranquility Room.

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

Join us for a quiet workshop involving a guided Pranayama (regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises) followed by a gentle 15 minute meditation. The remainder of the time will be used to create Mandala shapes or to journal.

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

PLEASE RSVP AHEAD OF TIME TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT:

https://paypal.me/smarie444?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

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

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

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: Ages 8-11

7:30-8:30: Adults

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.

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

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.

Hear stories of planes, trains, and automobiles on this transportation-themed tour led by Bill MacDonnell.

Meet a famed barnstormer, pioneering train engineer, early auto enthusiast, railroad tycoon and more.

Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

The Lewis Walpole Library's latest exhibition has been curated by Alison FitzGerald, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Maynooth University, Ireland. Open Wednesdays 2-4:30 pm and other times by appointment. On view March 5 through August 22, 2025.

This exhibition explores the range of spectacular shows that were offered to the fee-paying public in Georgian London, from exhibitions of paintings, to scientific demonstrations, to the display of wondrous animals. The exhibition primarily focuses on images drawn from the extensive collections at the Lewis Walpole Library that announce, depict and satirize what people paid to gaze at. It will consider how derogatory ideas about spectacle were expressed in caricatures and political discourse.

Details at https://walpole.library.yale.edu/programs/exhibitions#Current%20exhibit

Energy Awareness & Grounding Class

An ongoing class to help you ground, center and focus more consistently. 

With Mike Berlinski

1st and 3rd Wednesdays between 7-8PM

This class explores the benefits of being more in your body and connecting with your inner energy and how it relates to the energy all around us. In particular our contact with the world and the ground.

Benefits of a regular grounding practice:

• Improves sleep: Grounding can help you sleep more deeply and restoratively.
• Reduced inflammation, improves blood flow and increases energy.
• Improves mood and your ability to relax.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Improves the immune system and overall health and wellbeing.

This class involves a series of experiential stances and movements, as well as ideas of self-awareness.

All are welcome.

What to wear: wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement

Fee: Suggested donation of $20 or whatever you can afford is appreciated

Bio:

Mike Berlinski has trained extensively through the Radix Institute, a holistic therapy that works with the body, mind and emotions to achieve healing and to develop the capacity to engage fully with life. 

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 Serenity Room.

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.

Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places - get yours appraised for free!

We've all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found a $20 bill in an old coat pocket or stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom while cleaning your basement.

Discoveries range from weird to invaluable and everything in-between. Hopefully, this posting inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something of value as well.

Bring your “discoveries” to ANTIQ’S - the only antique shop in Farmington, CT - where “every” Saturday is FREE antique appraisal day.

ANTIQ'S Voted the BEST antique shop in Farmington for 30+ years!

Just 3.3 miles off of I-84, Farmington, CT. Accepting all major credit cards and cash.

AND OF COURSE ~ BROWSERS WELCOME AND BUYERS ADORED

ANTIQ’S LLC – FARMINGTON, CT - Estd. 1990

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

Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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This program helps caregivers and young children discover art together in the Museum. Listen to a story and then explore line, shape, color, and other elements of art with teaching artist Kathy Lotko. Kathy holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Art Education. She taught Art in the Berlin School System at both the Elementary and Middle School levels, as well as Integrated Language Arts. She is a Docent at NBMAA and comes to us with 29 years of teaching experience. She combines literacy with various artistic media to develop her innovative weekly programs that enhance the child’s experience here at the Museum.

March class is cancelled. Thank you to everyone who participated in the series.

Home Apothecary Series: Wonderful Winter Remedies

A monthly class series where you make your own beneficial herbal remedies

With Jennifer Lima, Herbalist and owner of Bella Vita Alchemy

3rd Saturdays of the month from 1pm to 3pm.  

Wintertime is perfect for gathering indoors together, working with the bounty that Earth has created throughout the year. 

Each month you will be creating seasonal remedies that match the energies of that month/season: 

January 18th – Winter – 

The wheel of the year. 

We will discuss living in the cycle of the seasons and moon phases and how it relates to herbal traditions foreach time of year. We will make simmer pots.  

February 15th - Self-Love- 

Nurturing self-love during the cold winter months is essential, as these months can sometimes be tough on both the body and spirit.. We will talk about how self-love is important all year and how to nourish your mind, body and spirit in the cold winter months. Making self-love tea blends.  

March 15th –Spring is Coming! - 

Best way to spend the last of the cold winter days is planning your garden! We will discuss what you can grow for your own personal wellness and creating Sacred Spaces with plants. We will make seed starters for herbs that can be grown in a garden plot or windowsill.    

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

See Link for registration and payment 

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

Payment link:https://bookme.name/bellaVitaAlchemy/lite/starting-your-home-apothecary-1

Virtual Event Fee: $30 (will receive workbook at ingredient list)

Payment Link: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs6qz0FPdk8gi4bIM

Bio: 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! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Parking is in the first 3 parking areas to the right. Enter and follow signs to The Cafe.

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

Sound Healing Journey with Ryan Drozd

A beautiful Sound Healing Journey designed to cultivate self-discovery, expression, deep relaxation, and peace.

With Ryan Drozd: Sound Healer, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor

Date and time: 3rd Saturdays from 2-3:15pm

Sound Healing Journey designed to cultivate self-discovery, expression, deep relaxation, and peace. Instruments used may include crystal singing bowls, frame drum, wave drum, Peruvian chakapa and maraca, ankle bells, vocal tones, and African djembe. Participants are encouraged to set an intention before the journey begins.

What participants should bring: Water, comfortable blanket, yoga mat, eye mask. Blankets and thin yoga mats are also available.

Event Fee: $25 - registration through Setmore required. Walk-ins accepted with $30 cash at the door.

Payment link: https://soundslikerad.setmore.com/book

Bio: 

Ryan is a Sound Healer, Reiki Master, RYT-200, and eternal student who leads from the heart. He encourages participants to journey deeply inward with unique melodies, rhythms, and harmonic tones in a safe space.

Rear Entrance:

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp (pictured). Follow signs to the Awakening Room.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

PROOF

Written By: David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

Reset Restore Transform, Plus- Inner Release and Intention Setting Workshop

With Gina Ferrara, Reiki Master 

Sunday, June 22 from 2:00-5:15 pm.

Embark on a journey of personal transformation. This workshop offers a unique blend of Auricular Acupuncture, Reiki, journaling, and meditation to help you:

• Release limiting patterns from your past.
• Cultivate a clear vision and manifest your desired future. Discover renewed purpose and create a life lived with intention.

Investment: $88

Register: https://www.odonatareiki.com/events/resetrestoretransformplusjune25

Waiver form link: https://form.jotform.com/243124502629148

Seating is limited, be sure to reserve your spot now!

Bio:

Gina Ferrara of Odonata Reiki Healing Arts, LLC, uses simple tools to focus on personal empowerment and overall wellness. She is a Reiki Master and sound/vibration practitioner. For 40 years, Gina worked as a Dance/Movement Therapist, supporting individuals managing chronic mental illness. This experience inspired Gina to help others discover their inner ability to cultivate happiness. Gina’s exploration of meditation led her to adopt a life philosophy based on love, kindness, joy, and acceptance, which forms the foundation of everything she shares and teaches. She Is currently a teacher on the meditation app, Insight Timer.

YouTube link:

https://youtube.com/shorts/N1LmahJQZ2g?si=zkvolX1wv2R-WwiV

Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Be sure that your GPS has chosen 304 Main Street FARMINGTON…

Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!

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: Ages 8-11

7:30-8:30: Adults

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.

The Sacred Sisterhood

A space for women to gather and to be themselves, creating a community of space & compassion

With Jennifer Rowe, yoga teacher and group facilitator

Date and time: monthly, 6-7pm on the following dates: 

Friday, April 25 

Thursday, May 29 

Tuesday, June 24 

Monday, July 21

Friday, August 22 

Thursday, September 18

Monday, October 20 

Tuesday, November 18

Friday, December 19 

Offering a space for women to gather and to be themselves, creating a community of space and compassion. Together, we will explore our connection to ourselves and Mother Earth, while creating connections with each other. Each month, the circle will have a theme and offerings to match, including meditation, oracle cards, herbs, group circle, creative expression, yoga, music and singing, as well as, dance and movement. All offerings are optional, and all bodies, ages, and skills are welcome to share and learn alongside one another.

What participants should bring: If you have, bring a yoga mat, blocks, and bolsters. Some blankets and mats are available to borrow.  Also, bring a couple blankets for comfort, and a journal with colorful pens or drawing/coloring tools you prefer. Bring whatever is inside you – there is space for it all, with compassion.

Event Fee: $23 Please contact Jennifer if there is financial hardship-we do not want to turn anyone away. 

Payment link: Venmo @jenniferowe

Or use ticket link (https://www.vinegarandlove.com//_paylink/AZWr98KF) 

To ensure the comfort and good space for everyone, please RSVP. 

For RSVP or for questions contact Jennifer: 860-978-8773 or breatheinyoga@myyahoo.com

Bio: Jennifer is a newly certified yoga teacher, 200hr RYT., and group circle facilitator. She is also enrolled in meditation teacher training, and women wellness facilitator training courses. She also started Let it Go to Seed, a perennial plant company, and Vinegar & Love, an all-natural cleaning product company. She enjoys studying and sharing wellness, nutrition, herbs, meditation, and realizing all things that bring inner joy and balance.

Spiritual Support Group

Get grounded, feed your soul, and express yourself in a safe & supportive environment

With Ryan Drodz, Reiki Master & Sound Healer

Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month starting May 27th from 7pm-8:30pm 

If you are seeking support on your spiritual path, craving authentic connection, and need a space to speak your truth, look no further! Ryan will open each group with a brief sound meditation to help participants get grounded, then share his own spiritual experiences, struggles, and self-expression practices. This group is held in an open forum style. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, and joys with no pressure to do so. Sharing within the group is optional.

Ryan wishes to serve others walking a spiritual path after hearing similar struggles from others on their journey. Please read through the group rules before attending. These rules must be honored to provide safety, common ground, and respect for other participants.  

Is this group right for you? Read the below and if you agree to the below then this may be the right group for you:

1. Spiritual Support Groups are confidential–what is shared in the group stays within the group. Do not share names, stories, and details about attendees outside of a group that could be used to identify them. This is a safe space that encourages vulnerability, authentic expression, and spiritual growth.

2. The group is held in an open forum style. If you would like to speak, limit responses to 3-5 minutes to allow everyone a chance to speak. Refrain from crosstalk and talking over others. Discrimination and rudeness will not be tolerated in this group.

3. Offering genuine support and encouragement is highly recommended! Keep in mind that each person's spiritual journey is unique. I encourage you to share your journey and refraining from offering unsolicited advice to others. We do not “should” on others within the group because this is disempowering. For example, “You should do this, say this, try this” is not allowed.

What participants should bring: An open heart, mind, and the courage to express what may be dimming your inner light. 

Event Fee: $20 suggested donation.

PLEASE RSVP:  https://soundslikerad.setmore.com/book

For Questions: radliving13@gmail.com

Bio: Ryan has struggled with depression and undiagnosed chronic pain for 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.

Website: soundslikerad.com

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

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

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.

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

The Lewis Walpole Library's latest exhibition has been curated by Alison FitzGerald, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Maynooth University, Ireland. Open Wednesdays 2-4:30 pm and other times by appointment. On view March 5 through August 22, 2025.

This exhibition explores the range of spectacular shows that were offered to the fee-paying public in Georgian London, from exhibitions of paintings, to scientific demonstrations, to the display of wondrous animals. The exhibition primarily focuses on images drawn from the extensive collections at the Lewis Walpole Library that announce, depict and satirize what people paid to gaze at. It will consider how derogatory ideas about spectacle were expressed in caricatures and political discourse.

Details at https://walpole.library.yale.edu/programs/exhibitions#Current%20exhibit

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

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

Theta Healing® Basic DNA 3-Day Certification Course

An in-depth exploration of the transformative technique of ThetaHealing®, focusing on the power of thoughts and the interconnectedness of all beings

Instructor: Alyssa Hawn, ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Instructor, and Human Design Reader

Friday, June 27 from 10am-4pm

Saturday, June 28 from 12pm-6pm

Sunday, June 29 from 10 am-4pm

Ready to accelerate your personal healing journey, deepen your spiritual gifts, and help others through powerful energetic methods? This course is your next step!

Basic DNA is the first course to certify you as a ThetaHealing Practitioner. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative technique of ThetaHealing, focusing on the power of thoughts and the interconnectedness of all beings. You’ll learn how to identify and shift deeply held beliefs for yourself and others by connecting to Universal Unconditional Love energy. This process will empower you to facilitate positive, life-changing transformations.

No experience is necessary—just have an open heart and a desire to grow.

In this 3-day class, you will learn:

• The ThetaHealing meditation technique

• How to clear life patterns that keep you stuck

• How to activate the DNA to increase your psychic abilities

• How to connect with guardian angels to receive clear messages

• How to give an intuitive reading

• How to create and give energetic downloads

• How to attract your most compatible soul mate

• The Manifestation technique

Seminar Includes: ThetaHealing® Book, ThetaHealing® Manual, snacks

What participants should bring: Lunch

Event Fee: $500

RSVP and Payment link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/b50c540a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75930526

Please inquire about payment plan - hello@alyssahawn.com , 860-906-8475

RSVP deadline: June 26, 2025

Bio: Alyssa is a compassionate and intuitive ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Instructor, and Human Design Reader dedicated to helping individuals align with their most authentic and healthiest selves. She specializes in deconditioning work, guiding people to transform limiting beliefs into empowering ones, creating space for growth, healing, and positive change. Since 2022, she has earned 11 ThetaHealing certifications, making her a highly skilled practitioner with a deep understanding of the energetic and emotional processes that shape our lives.

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

After 24 years and over 6,500+ performances in over 55+ countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is the toast of Las Vegas comes to Connecticut! The show has been in residence at Excalibur Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip since February 2011 and has been voted twice, The Best Tribute Show in Las Vegas. The Australian Bee Gees Show also tours Worldwide throughout the year.

The show features a chronology of the greatest hits from the wonderful music of the Brothers Gibb, including More Than A Woman, Night Fever, and How Do You Mend A Broken Heart, just to name a few. The Australian Bee Gees Show have captured the look, the sound and the personality that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history.

Do you have a 2nd-8th grade daughter, granddaughter or niece?  

Miss Porter's School is excited to launch Daisy Days, our new day camp for girls entering grades 3-5, from June 23 - August 1, 2025. Designed to be full of joy and discovery, this day camp helps girls find their confidence to be their unique, authentic selves while having a ton of summer fun. Join us as we explore music and dance during Swiftie Summer, expand our imaginations during Enchanted Explorers, or be our authentic selves during Bee Brilliant! Campers will spend their days participating in engaging activities, meeting special guests, building their confidence, learning new skills and on Wednesdays, campers will venture off campus for exciting and enriching field trips. We offer extended care in the morning and afternoons for families requiring additional flexibility and extended fun! Learn more here and sign up to receive the opportunity to register early. Registration opens for the general public at 6am on January 15, 2025.

Early bird registration is officially open for Summer in Farmington 2025, our residential camp for middle school girls entering grades 6 through 9 in the fall of 2025. We are so excited to bring back some of our campers’ favorite sessions and activities in addition to the new program offerings that we know our campers are sure to love! Campers can choose to work intensively on their leadership skills through the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute, work towards making positive change in their communities through the ChangeMaker’s Institute, or gain specialized content knowledge and skills through one of our three Institutes run in partnership with Miss Porter’s School academic departments. In addition to their core experience, campers will participate in other exciting and fun activities during afternoons and evenings. Dates, prices, and details can be found here. Spaces fill up quickly so don't wait!

With two different camps and a variety of exciting program options, summer at Porter’s will offer an enriching, defining experience for any girl entering grades 3 through 9 in the fall of 2025!

Hear stories that sound like film scripts – leaving you to wonder who should star in the movie – a Communist spy, a runaway Prince, an infamous gambler, and more.

Wendi Vance leads this intriguing tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

Experience

Have you ever been curious to try yoga, shamanic healing, breath work, meditation or reiki?

With Sound Witch Wellness Hosts: Ashantee and Taylor

Date and time: June 28 10-4

Have you ever been curious or have always wanted to try yoga, shamanic healing, breath work, meditation or reiki? Then this is a chance for you to dip your toes in the water, see how it feels and experience these different healing modalities. This is an opportunity to not only try but to perhaps find your next passion or modality that works for your own unique healing journey.

In this 6 hour workshop you will be given the chance to try, learn, create a foundation you can build upon and take home tools you can use in your daily life.

This is for anyone, at any level, no prior knowledge required

What participants should bring: Dress comfortably (we will be doing yoga and be outside for a small portion of the event), bring a blanket, yoga mat, notebook and pen, water, Bring a bag lunch. Some mats and blankets available to borrow. 

Optional: eye pillow and/or small pillow for your head during meditation

RSVP & PREPAYMENT REQUIRED! 

Event Fee: $150

Payment link: can go to https://www.soundwitchwellness.com/events or payment link https://square.link/u/mfaO4uRu

RSVP & PREPAYMENT REQUIRED! For questions or RSVP: soulhappyllctalks@gmail.com (860)984-3661

RSVP deadline: June 25th

Bio: 

Ashantee: certified Sound healer, yoga instructor (RYT 500) and transpersonal coach, cacao ceremony facilitator, shaman. 

Website: https://www.soundwitchwellness.com/

Taylor Crofton: shaman & spiritual coach. Certified in transpersonal coaching and energy medicine. Naughty shaman dharma school teacher

Website: https://www.mamacochadoula.com/

Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.

Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places - get yours appraised for free!

We've all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found a $20 bill in an old coat pocket or stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom while cleaning your basement.

Discoveries range from weird to invaluable and everything in-between. Hopefully, this posting inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something of value as well.

Bring your “discoveries” to ANTIQ’S - the only antique shop in Farmington, CT - where “every” Saturday is FREE antique appraisal day.

ANTIQ'S Voted the BEST antique shop in Farmington for 30+ years!

Just 3.3 miles off of I-84, Farmington, CT. Accepting all major credit cards and cash.

AND OF COURSE ~ BROWSERS WELCOME AND BUYERS ADORED

ANTIQ’S LLC – FARMINGTON, CT - Estd. 1990

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

Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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This program helps caregivers and young children discover art together in the Museum. Listen to a story and then explore line, shape, color, and other elements of art with teaching artist Kathy Lotko. Kathy holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Art Education. She taught Art in the Berlin School System at both the Elementary and Middle School levels, as well as Integrated Language Arts. She is a Docent at NBMAA and comes to us with 29 years of teaching experience. She combines literacy with various artistic media to develop her innovative weekly programs that enhance the child’s experience here at the Museum.

Theta Healing® Basic DNA 3-Day Certification Course

An in-depth exploration of the transformative technique of ThetaHealing®, focusing on the power of thoughts and the interconnectedness of all beings

Instructor: Alyssa Hawn, ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Instructor, and Human Design Reader

Friday, June 27 from 10am-4pm

Saturday, June 28 from 12pm-6pm

Sunday, June 29 from 10 am-4pm

Ready to accelerate your personal healing journey, deepen your spiritual gifts, and help others through powerful energetic methods? This course is your next step!

Basic DNA is the first course to certify you as a ThetaHealing Practitioner. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative technique of ThetaHealing, focusing on the power of thoughts and the interconnectedness of all beings. You’ll learn how to identify and shift deeply held beliefs for yourself and others by connecting to Universal Unconditional Love energy. This process will empower you to facilitate positive, life-changing transformations.

No experience is necessary—just have an open heart and a desire to grow.

In this 3-day class, you will learn:

• The ThetaHealing meditation technique

• How to clear life patterns that keep you stuck

• How to activate the DNA to increase your psychic abilities

• How to connect with guardian angels to receive clear messages

• How to give an intuitive reading

• How to create and give energetic downloads

• How to attract your most compatible soul mate

• The Manifestation technique

Seminar Includes: ThetaHealing® Book, ThetaHealing® Manual, snacks

What participants should bring: Lunch

Event Fee: $500

RSVP and Payment link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/b50c540a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75930526

Please inquire about payment plan - hello@alyssahawn.com , 860-906-8475

RSVP deadline: June 26, 2025

Bio: Alyssa is a compassionate and intuitive ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Instructor, and Human Design Reader dedicated to helping individuals align with their most authentic and healthiest selves. She specializes in deconditioning work, guiding people to transform limiting beliefs into empowering ones, creating space for growth, healing, and positive change. Since 2022, she has earned 11 ThetaHealing certifications, making her a highly skilled practitioner with a deep understanding of the energetic and emotional processes that shape our lives.

You are invited to the Gallery on the Green’s annual “Member/Guest Exhibition” showcasing artists who are members of the Canton Artists Guild and their invited guests. Members invite artists from their creative networks to display their artistic talents across a variety of media including painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and fiber art. The result fills the main gallery with a superb display of local artistic talent.  

Upstairs are two solo exhibitions. In a show entitled, “Everyday People,” Kathy Schwartz celebrates the human form and the expression of the human spirit through the lines and shapes of the physical body.  The twenty pieces on display include a variety of materials including pastels, acrylic pours, fabric, dried plants and more. “My techniques are varied. Experimenting with different materials allows me to better express both the artistry of my work and the subjects themselves”.

In “Cracked and Crazed” Donna Namnoum, the second solo artist, is exhibiting over thirty ceramic works that incorporate the covered jar and other wheel thrown forms.  Throughout her career Namnoum has used the potter’s wheel as her main tool of expression helping her to create an evolving series of sculptural forms. Her current display features abstracted plant-like growths. “Each of the parts is made on the potter’s wheel and then is altered and assembled, creating forms that look alive – growing, twisting and even wilting.”

Namnoum received her M.A. in Art Education and Ceramics from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. She has exhibited throughout New England and the United States, often earning awards for her entries. Namnoum’s work has frequently appeared in a variety of publications including the Hartford Courant, Art Scope and Sculpture magazine and Ceramics Monthly magazine.

Confluence

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