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Thursday 07/04/2019
Connecticut Theatre Company looks to audition children, adults for New Britain production of 'Disaster' Posted: 04 July 2019 [07:48 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Children and adults, experienced and inexperienced, are encouraged to attend auditions being held by the Connecticut Theatre Company…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
From Louis Armstrong to ZZ Top, artist Robert Carley's exhibition, coming to CCSU next week, offers a fresh look at dozens of musicians Posted: 02 July 2019 [09:10 PM] @AHushinNHB NEW BRITAIN -Connecticut artist Robert Carley is bringing an exhibit to Central Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library on Monday.…
Wednesday 06/26/2019
'Little Mermaid Jr.' opens at Trinity-on-Main in New Britain Friday Posted: 26 June 2019 [09:00 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN – After last year’s success with “Mary Poppins,” the YWCA of New Britain’s Youth Theater will offer a show…
June concert series in downtown New Britain concludes; more music coming to Walnut Hill Park next month Posted: 26 June 2019 [08:51 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -Wednesday’s sunny, warm weather drew people to Central Park, where they sang along to music by the Sapphire Duo,…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Debra Herrick Clen is Southington Library's July Artist of the Month Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Debra Herrick Clen is the Southington Library’s Artist of the Month for July. She was born and raised in…
Monday 06/24/2019
Regional artists in spotlight at New Britain Museum of American Art's Nor'Easter exhibition Posted: 24 June 2019 [10:27 AM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Artists from across the region celebrated their works Sunday at the opening reception of “Nor’Easter: the 49th Annual…
Sunday 06/23/2019
Southington Comic Con connects fans to their favorte comic book, movie and video game characters Posted: 23 June 2019 [09:10 PM] @MJalbertNBH SOUTHINGTON - When people walked into the Southington Library Saturday they were instantly transported into their favorite comic, movie or…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
New Britain native to show more than 30 works of art at Gallery 66 exhibit opening Wednesday Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:33 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN – More than 30 original artworks by New Britain native Kendall Soliwoda will be on display this week at…
Friday 06/14/2019
New Britain's Rose Garden Festival to feature food, music and fun Posted: 14 June 2019 [06:58 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Residents can expect a variety of food, music and beautiful flowers Saturday at the sixth annual Rose Garden…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Artist's exhibition at New Britain library also includes books, gaming items Posted: 13 June 2019 [09:06 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - A city resident’s next goal is to compete in the Joy of Art juried art show at the…
Sunday 06/09/2019
Dixieland jazz struts and swings its way into New Britain museum Posted: 09 June 2019 [09:20 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Dixieland jazz came to the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday, along with some of the city’s…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
Johnny Cash, Chicago tribute concerts coming to Hartford's Polish National Home Posted: 05 June 2019 [08:53 PM] @coricaBP HARTFORD - The Polish National Home will host a pair or tribute concerts in June. “The Spirit of Johnny Cash,” starring…
Sunday 06/02/2019
Little Poland Festival attracts 35,000 to New Britain Posted: 02 June 2019 [09:22 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - More than 35,000 people from near and far flocked to Broad Street Sunday to share in a gigantic…
Monday 05/27/2019
Juried art show in New Britain accepting submissions Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:57 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital for Special Care is looking for artwork submissions to participate in its 16th Annual Juried Art…
Art League of New Britain receives $20K grant Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:55 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Art League of New…
Sunday 05/26/2019
European piano duo entertains New Britain museum crowd Posted: 26 May 2019 [09:07 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN – Music and art met yet again inside the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday. The NBMAA’s Sunday…
Area native shares 'Simpsons' insider tales Posted: 26 May 2019 [08:59 PM] @kayla__murphy BRISTOL - An Emmy-winning writer for “The Simpsons,” Mike Reiss, stopped by the Bristol Public Library Thursday night to talk with…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Polish American Foundation has plenty to offer Little Poland Festival visitors Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:28 PM] @brianjohnsonbp NEW BRITAIN – From folk art to genealogy to language classes, there will be many interesting offerings at the Polish American…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Two-day Polish film festival coming to New Britain this weekend Posted: 15 May 2019 [08:58 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN - A New York nonprofit, Polish Filmmakers NYC, has organized a Polish Film Festival to be held at Trinity-On-Main…
Sunday 05/12/2019
New Britain museum treats mothers to a tasty brunch Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:37 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Savory quiche, chocolate croissants, mimosas, Moroccan-spiced shrimp and crisp fruit salad - mothers were treated to an elegant…
Wednesday 05/01/2019
Wycinanki: Class in Polish paper-cutting folk art set for May 11 Posted: 01 May 2019 [09:26 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - A chance to learn how to make wycinanki, or Polish paper cutouts, will happen at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library…
Greater New Britain Arts Alliance honors those who've made a difference Posted: 01 May 2019 [09:09 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The 22nd annual meeting of the Greater New Britain Arts Alliance was held Wednesday at Hole In the…
Friday 04/26/2019
OM Show 'This is Me!' delights young and older Posted: 26 April 2019 [08:58 PM] @brianjohnsonBP BRISTOL - The 78th Annual OM Show, “This Is Me!” debuted Friday to an excited crowd entertained by songs and stories…
Sunday 04/14/2019
Chamber music ensemble entertains large gathering at New Britain museum Posted: 14 April 2019 [09:44 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - It was a celebration of acronyms, of music and of art. The New Britain Museum of American…
Thursday 04/04/2019
Area filmmaker's latest movie to air on CPTV's Spirit channel Posted: 04 April 2019 [08:48 PM] @brianjohnsonBP PLYMOUTH - Local filmmaker John Maher will highlight the life and achievements of Leo H. Baekeland, the inventor of Bakelite plastic,…
'Connect' with dance at CCSU in New Britain Sunday afternoon Posted: 04 April 2019 [08:43 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The performing arts connect communities, and with that in mind, the dance education program at Central Connecticut State…
Wednesday 04/03/2019
New Britain Symphony finds children an enthusiastic audience Posted: 03 April 2019 [08:54 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Excitement was reflected in the cheers and applause of more than 1,500 fifth-graders students at the 22nd annual…
Sunday 03/31/2019
SWAN Day in New Britain celebrates women in arts Posted: 31 March 2019 [09:05 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - Empowering. Awesome. Wonderful. Off-beat. Those were just some of the words to describe the 11th Annual SWAN Day…
Wednesday 03/27/2019
Youth creativity on display on Galleria Day at OIC New Britain Posted: 27 March 2019 [08:56 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Art exhibits and performances were the highlights of Tuesday afternoon at the Opportunities Industrialization Center. But those…
Sunday 03/24/2019
New Britain's Queen Nzinga Center celebrates exceptional women Posted: 24 March 2019 [09:31 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - Performers sang songs of empowerment, banged on drums and danced across the stage at Trinity-on-Main Saturday in the…
Thursday 03/21/2019
Barnes Museum to feature work of innovative Southington artist Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:59 PM] @brianjohnsonBP SOUTHINGTON - The art of local artist Necla Balasaygun, which includes oil paintings that incorporate pumpkin and cantaloupe seeds to create…
Wednesday 03/20/2019
Enthusiasm builds as Little Poland Festival planning gathers momentum Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:45 PM] @karlasantosnbh NEW BRITAIN - The second planning meeting forf the 2019 Little Poland Festival was held on March 13 to update members…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Art exhibition on mourning on display at CCSU Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:22 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - “Rachel,” an exhibition of recent work from artist Chase Westfall, is on display through April…
Swan Day Connecticut to spotlight women in the arts Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:12 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -The 12th annual Swan Day Connecticut will take place on March 30 at Trinity-on-Main, with a goal of empowering…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Jazz, opera on Connecticut Virtuosi's March performance schedule Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:17 PM] @muszynskibp NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has a couple of notable performances coming up. The orchestra will work with…
Newington's Broadway star returns to guide NHS's 'Les Miserables' Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:04 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - Broadway star Richard Vida has returned to his hometown to help teens tackle one of his most famous shows.…
Sunday 03/10/2019
New Britain orchestra, CCSU dancers collaborate for performance Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:17 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Connection and collaboration were two words used to describe a performance that took place in the city…
Art exhibitions open with receptions this week Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:14 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Spring is around the corner and the city is blooming with artwork. On March 13, Gallery 66…
Thursday 03/07/2019
Irish singer to give concert at New Britain church Sunday Posted: 07 March 2019 [08:20 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -First Church of Christ Congregational will be hosting a concert by Emmet Cahill on Sunday, March 10, at 7:30…
Thursday 02/28/2019
Family Day at New Britain Museum of American Art to highlight Georgia O'Keeffe Posted: 28 February 2019 [06:30 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it will host a special Family Day on…
Wednesday 02/27/2019
'Shrek, The Musical' coming to Berlin High for 3 performances Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:47 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH BERLIN - Area residents don’t have to go to Broadway to watch “Shrek, The Musical,” since Berlin High School students are…
Acclaimed Hartford band to rock New Britain museum Friday Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:25 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that the Hartford-based band, the Savage Brothers, will be…
Sunday 02/24/2019
Southington Library series feature foreign movies and food Posted: 24 February 2019 [09:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Library invites teens in grades 7-12 to attend the Foreign Films and Food series, starting with a showing…
Tuesday 02/19/2019
Vivid New Britain mural now merely a memory Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:59 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Sol LeWitt wall mural that was installed in 2012 on the Dakille Building on Columbus Boulevard is…
Monday 02/18/2019
Area teenager's vocal talents to be featured in upcoming movie Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:49 PM] @brianjohnsonBP PLYMOUTH - Plymouth native Brianna Denski will lend her voice acting talents to the upcoming Nickelodeon animated movie “Wonder Park,” which…
Sunday 02/17/2019
No Boundaries Youth Theater introduces children to acting at YMCA Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:55 PM] BERLIN - For nine years, No Boundaries Youth Theater has been teaching children that the possibilities are endless. Students in the program’s…
Friday 02/15/2019
Free organ concert Sunday at Church of Christ, Congregational Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:42 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - First Church of Christ, Congregational will host a free organ concert Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The concert is…
Thursday 02/14/2019
New Britain looks to turn more traffic-signal boxes into works of art Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:33 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The city is accepting proposals from artists that would help turn traffic-signal control boxes into art pieces. These…
Sunday 02/10/2019
Series of events to mark Newington library's 80th year Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:02 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - For the last eight decades, the library has been a community center, meetinghouse, concert venue, study hall and the…