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King David was the greatest king of Israel, author of the psalms, father of Solomon and noble ancestor of Our Lord. This powerful 15th century Russian prototype was originally part of the prophet’s tier of an icon screen and is kept in Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery. This is one of the best and highest examples of the Moscow school of Russian Orthodox Iconography.
In this sacred art workshop, students will make a shoulder length copy of the face, crown and upper robe on a flat 8” x 10” gessoed wood panel. After making a careful drawing in ink, students make their own paint by mixing egg yolks with natural pigments. We parallel the model’s historical technique step by step, applying color in several successively brighter layers.
One technical challenge is the long rays of light in his crown and collar. Strong but fine calligraphic lines define the overall drawing and final system of parallel highlights in the hair, beard and face. His elderly face is creased with wisdom. Its glowing forms are revealed with several layers of softly blended transparent passages of tone, building to a full opacity in the brightest areas. Each brushstroke is accompanied with the prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me a sinner”.
All materials and tools needed to complete an icon are provided. Students attending the workshop need to arrive with basic brush skills, a familiarity with the color wheel and experience mixing colors.
This week-long workshop’s studio time lasts five consecutive days. Check in begins Sunday night at 4:30. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm for students and instructors. Dinner is followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning. The last meal is lunch on Friday. The art studio will be available Friday afternoon to complete your icon.
About the instructor: Marek Czarnecki is an artist, iconographer, restorer and community scholar for Connecticut’s Polish-American Community. Originally from Bristol CT, Marek graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
An unexpected commission began his three decades studying historical Byzantine iconography. In 1996, the Connecticut Commission on the Arts awarded him its Painting Fellowship, which he received for a second time in 2004.
An apprenticeship grant from the CT Traditional Arts program allowed him to study for 15 years under noted Russian Orthodox icon painter Ksenia Pokrovsky, with whom he taught workshops nationally. His icons are marked by a loyalty to canonical criteria, historical materials and a high level of craftsmanship. They serve many diverse ethnic communities, building an ecumenical bridge between east and west.
His icons hang in homes and public spaces across the US, including the Franciscan University of Steubenville, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield IL, St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University and St Meinrad’s Seminary. the United States Council of Catholic Bishops choice his icon of “Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest” to commemorate the year of the priest; over a million copies were printed and distributed internationally. He has restored hundreds of church statues, murals, and lectures on the importance of sacred art in American immigrant communities, which disappear with each church closing.
He has curated several exhibitions on the art and material culture of Connecticut’s Polish community and was featured in the WGBY documentary “Sharing Stories: Polish Life in Our Valley”. Interviews and articles about the iconographer have appeared in the New York Times, The Hartford Courant, CT Public Radio, The St Anthony Messenger, The Catholic Digest, Our Sunday Visitor et al. He continues to work and teach out of his studio in Meriden CT.
For more info:
Website for St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
Phone: 860-536-0565
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of King David
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
This beginner friendly class will teach you the basics of casing-in a journal or address book, no sewing required!
Bookbinding Basics: No-Sew Hardcover
Beginner-Level Woodshop Class
Students will build a wooden cutting board. Students will start with mixed strips of wood and will glue, flatten, shape, groove, and finish the cutting board. This is a two-session class,( 5/22 & 5/27,) and at the end of the second class, students will take their project home.
This class will provide tool certification for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tools. (chop saw, router, & planer)
Ages 18+
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Woodshop 101: Make a Cutting Board (5/22 and 5/27)
Free concert featuring the Zeltones (Joe, Laurie Zelman and James Soussounis)
With guest Poet Melanie Greenhouse.
Join us on an excursion of eclectic music through the decades. This free concert is brought to you by the Booth and Dimock Memorial Library and the Coventry Arts Guild. We hope you can come to enjoy this amazing event.
Thursday, May 22nd, 6PM
Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
Stave Family Community Room
1134 Main Street, Coventry CT
Free Concert - Jazz, Jive and Jam at the BL
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Anglican Singers present Peppino D'Agostino "Made In Italy"
A young Sicilian artist left Italy over 30 years ago, with the dream of “playing with the greatest guitarists”. Peppino has achieved his dream and he’s now firmly planted in the “who’s who” of the guitar world.
Peppino D’Agostino emerged on the acoustic guitar scene in the early 80’s as a leading member of the second wave of the great fingerstylists that helped redefine the instrument in the ’90s. His remarkable technique, penchant for open tunings, and percussive effects are the basis of his unique compositional style which has been inspiring musicians and audiences alike for decades. Add to that his natural warmth, playfulness, and broad musical tastes and you have the recipe for what he calls “minestrone music”. His virtuosity and his emotional charge have also had a significant influence on the younger generation of fingerstyle guitarists. D’Agostino continues to evolve and grow in ways that would have been hard to predict when he first showcased his melodic yet emotionally intense style on the recordings Acoustic Spirit, Close to the Heart, and Every Step of the Way which was named one of the top three acoustic guitar albums of all time by Acoustic Guitar magazine readers.
Proceeds from this concert will be used to promote the mission of the The Anglican Singers and its international tour fund. Learn more at anglicansingers.org.
Peppino D'Agostino Live in Concert: "Made In Italy"
Join Dove Award winning band Sidewalk Prophets for a special, stripped down, acoustic concert. During this special performance the band will be playing their hit songs, telling stories behind the music, and sharing brand new music from their just released album "Looking Up". Don't miss out on this special concert event.
Ticket Options
General Admission
Your ticket to the show.
Early Entry
Includes a ticket to the show PLUS access to early seating
VIP Q&A
Get first access to seating PLUS access to the pre-show Q & A with the band. Also includes includes a ticket to the show.
Family 4-Pack
Family 4-Pack gives you General Admission Access.
Group 10+
Groups of 10+ tickets give you General Admission Access.
Event Schedule
5:15PM VIP Q&A Doors Open
5:30PM VIP Q&A Begins
6:15PM Early Entry Doors Open
6:30PM General Admission Doors Open
7:00PM Showtime
About Sidewalk Prophets
With a career spanning 5 major label studio releases—These Simple Truths (2009), Live Like That (2012), Something Different (2015), The Things That Got Us Here (2020), Looking Up (2025) plus 2013’s celebrated holiday offering, Merry Christmas To You—and multiple hits, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me Anyway” and “Live Like That,” among others, Sidewalk Prophets remains a mainstay at Christian radio. The Dove Award-winning band has amassed more than 240 million career on-demand streams and sold more than 923,000 in equivalent album sales and 1.88 million digital tracks. In addition, the group has garnered five No. 1 songs, nine Top 5 radio singles and more than 82.4 million views on YouTube. The band originally formed at Indiana’s Anderson University, and since signing with Curb | Word Entertainment, they’ve been nominated for a Billboard Music Award, multiple K-LOVE Fan Awards and four Dove Awards, taking home the New Artist of the Year Dove in 2010. Over the course of their career, they’ve played for more than 2.5 million fans, and counting. Known for spending more days on the road than anywhere else, Sidewalk Prophets’ most recent tours have morphed into interactive experiences for their fans, whom they affectionately call “The Great Big Family.” On July 9, 2020, the band produced, and performed a livestream event that was viewed by over 1 Million people from Ryman Auditorium. On July 4, 2022, the band hosted the first free public concert in Ryman history that culminated in watching the spectacular Downtown Nashville Fireworks along with fans after the show.. On July 9, 2024, the band celebrated 3 Gold singles as part of their debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry. Most recently, on February 14, 2025, the band released their highly anticipated 5th studio album, “Looking Up”. The band traverses into the future with a passion to authentically connect with fans, and to continue to create the music that stirs their souls.
Important Updates:
Any person over the age of 2 will be required to have their own ticket. Premium ticket holders, please plan to arrive 15 minutes before advertised premium ticket time. We cannot guarantee premium benefits if you or your party arrives late. Ticket prices may increase on day of show at the door.
Ticket purchaser agrees to follow any Covid-19 safety guidelines required by venue or local authorities at the time of the event. By purchasing ticket attendee acknowledges the inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 or other infectious diseases in any setting where people may be present. We cannot ensure or be held liable that venue premises are free from contagions. By attending this event, you and your party accept sole responsibility for the risk of potential exposure.
An Acoustic Evening W/ Sidewalk Prophets-Ledyard, CT
Songwriters In The Round | Duos Edition at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Thursday 05.22.25!
21+
$10.00 admission.
Music at 7:30pm.
(Folk/Indie/Alternative)
Our Songwriters in The Round concert series is back with a special edition featuring four sets of our favorite duos performing their songs in turn all on stage at once!
~ Playing live:
* A Former Friend (Americana Gothic from CT)
* Jaded Ravins (Americana/Country from VT)
* Victim Or Victor (Indie/Alternative from CT)
* Bears Don't Care (Folk/Punk from CT)
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing district of historic downtown Norwich, CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquiries and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
Songwriters In The Round | Duos Edition
POLLY BESSETTE
Thursday, May 22
PLAYING IN THE TAP ROOM
Show Time 7pm | Free | 21+
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/5/22-pollybesette
https://youtu.be/QIAqhvobM6E?si=AOHTcWtDSJRSLqHI
Polly Bessette is a singer/songwriter from Warren, Rhode Island with a passion for lyricism and folky tunes. Her music captures the ears of many through her raw and thoughtful recollections of universal growing pains in the sweetest of sounds. Polly's music is inspired by late 1960s folk, indie folk, and Americana.
Polly was nominated for a 2024 RI Motif Music Award for Best Folk Act. She was placed on the Official Ballot for the 67th annual Grammy Awards for her songs 'Sane Baby' and 'Little Confessions' both for Record of the Year and Best American Roots Performance. Polly can be found on Instagram @Polly Bessette and Facebook under Polly Bessette Music. Her 2024 EP titled 'Pocketful of Melodies' can be found on all streaming platforms.
Polly Bessette
King David was the greatest king of Israel, author of the psalms, father of Solomon and noble ancestor of Our Lord. This powerful 15th century Russian prototype was originally part of the prophet’s tier of an icon screen and is kept in Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery. This is one of the best and highest examples of the Moscow school of Russian Orthodox Iconography.
In this sacred art workshop, students will make a shoulder length copy of the face, crown and upper robe on a flat 8” x 10” gessoed wood panel. After making a careful drawing in ink, students make their own paint by mixing egg yolks with natural pigments. We parallel the model’s historical technique step by step, applying color in several successively brighter layers.
One technical challenge is the long rays of light in his crown and collar. Strong but fine calligraphic lines define the overall drawing and final system of parallel highlights in the hair, beard and face. His elderly face is creased with wisdom. Its glowing forms are revealed with several layers of softly blended transparent passages of tone, building to a full opacity in the brightest areas. Each brushstroke is accompanied with the prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me a sinner”.
All materials and tools needed to complete an icon are provided. Students attending the workshop need to arrive with basic brush skills, a familiarity with the color wheel and experience mixing colors.
This week-long workshop’s studio time lasts five consecutive days. Check in begins Sunday night at 4:30. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm for students and instructors. Dinner is followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning. The last meal is lunch on Friday. The art studio will be available Friday afternoon to complete your icon.
About the instructor: Marek Czarnecki is an artist, iconographer, restorer and community scholar for Connecticut’s Polish-American Community. Originally from Bristol CT, Marek graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
An unexpected commission began his three decades studying historical Byzantine iconography. In 1996, the Connecticut Commission on the Arts awarded him its Painting Fellowship, which he received for a second time in 2004.
An apprenticeship grant from the CT Traditional Arts program allowed him to study for 15 years under noted Russian Orthodox icon painter Ksenia Pokrovsky, with whom he taught workshops nationally. His icons are marked by a loyalty to canonical criteria, historical materials and a high level of craftsmanship. They serve many diverse ethnic communities, building an ecumenical bridge between east and west.
His icons hang in homes and public spaces across the US, including the Franciscan University of Steubenville, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield IL, St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University and St Meinrad’s Seminary. the United States Council of Catholic Bishops choice his icon of “Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest” to commemorate the year of the priest; over a million copies were printed and distributed internationally. He has restored hundreds of church statues, murals, and lectures on the importance of sacred art in American immigrant communities, which disappear with each church closing.
He has curated several exhibitions on the art and material culture of Connecticut’s Polish community and was featured in the WGBY documentary “Sharing Stories: Polish Life in Our Valley”. Interviews and articles about the iconographer have appeared in the New York Times, The Hartford Courant, CT Public Radio, The St Anthony Messenger, The Catholic Digest, Our Sunday Visitor et al. He continues to work and teach out of his studio in Meriden CT.
For more info:
Website for St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
Phone: 860-536-0565
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of King David
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
Mama Luna is the theme with different sized designs. Black, white or shades of blue, outlines ONLY.
Deposit with your time to book.
"MOON MAIDEN" Weekend Flash Event
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
On View at the La Grua Center from May 9 – July 2, 2025
The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artful Alchemy exhibition celebrating the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton).
“Artists are like modern-day alchemists, transforming diverse materials and emotions into works that are beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking,” said Michael Fanelli.
“Each stroke of paint and color interacts and mingles, and that is the alchemy that brings a painting to life,” said Diana Rogers. “Using pure pigments and color is ideal for honoring nature and the vibrant hues of life along the shoreline.”
The exhibit is on view May 9 through July 2 at the La Grua Center located at 32 Water Street in Stonington, CT. The opening reception is Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and other times by appointment through La Grua Center at 860-535-2300. For more information, visit the Gallery One website at www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.
“Artful Alchemy” Exhibition
Grant Gordy and Jacob Jolliff will play a captivating mix of bluegrass, jazz, and other styles that showcase their formidable improvisational chops, as well as telepathic duo chemistry. They are both masters of their instruments, as well as singular and recognizable voices on those respective instruments. They bring those two voices together into a cohesive and exciting sound, so their duo shows are not to be missed!
This concert is FREE.
Please read the information below to understand what policies will be in place for the concert.
Cancellations : If it looks like inclement weather on the day of the concert, we will make the call to move indoors by noon and update our website event page accordingly.
Parking : The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here .
Seating : We will open for seating at 5 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as none will be provided.
No dogs are allowed on the Stonington Commons Green.
Food and Drink : Please feel free to bring your own food, but not your own liquor.
Trash cans will be available on the perimeter of the green for your use.
Restrooms : Restrooms are available inside La Grua Center.
Running Time : Each concert will last approximately one hour, with no intermission.
Major support for the Concerts on the Green is provided by the Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA).
Summer Concerts on the Green: Jacob Jolliff & Grant Gordy
Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio located in Coventry, CT for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement. Wood Flowers are NOT fresh flowers but they also aren't "fake" flowers. They are flowers crafted from a sustainable and biodegradable plant material which are then hand-painted by Wood &Word Blooms and used in floral designs. They are won't wilt, make you sneeze or require any watering to enjoy!
When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check.
DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at the Wood & Word Blooms Flower Bar
Crystal Rainbow Sound Healing & Shamanic Fire Ceremony
Unleash your wild side and immerse yourself in nature with this one of a kind experience under the stars. We will begin with a half mile hike from the parking area to the dome (please wear appropriate footwear and bring a flashlight), followed by a sound healing session in our transparent geodesic dome as you gaze up at the stars surrounded by nature.
Fred Maerkle of Zentastic Wellness will be performing a sound healing meditation right here at the dome at Wild Ride! Here you will experience a deeply meditative and relaxing experience of vibrational sound healing with crystal rainbow Chakra singing bowls, and other sound instruments to create a calming and revitalizing soundscape. The acoustics within the dome are AWESOME! No experience required. As you relax, the vibrational frequencies will surround you in a cocoon of sound that will take you to your own inner space of healing.
You can settle in to our soft sand footing or you are also welcome to bring your own towel, cushion, blanket, pillow or other accessories to make yourself comfortable. After our sound healing session, we will gather around the campfire (weather permitting) for a shamanic fire ceremony. If the campfire is unavailable due to weather or other conditions, Fred will conduct a 30 minute workshop in the dome teaching the concepts and intentions of the Western African Dagara Cosmology Shamanic Fire ceremony.
Whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned explorer, this event is open to all who are seeking healing and inner peace. Join us for an evening of community, connection, and transformation.
* note : these events help support Wild Ride , a 501c3 nonprofit organization & wild mustang sanctuary.
*Fred Maerkle is a Usui Holy Fire II Reiki Master, Kundalini Reiki Master, Certified Fengyang Tui Na Practitioner, Certified Fengyang Gua Sha Practitioner, Certified Biofield Tuning practitioner, Certified VFRT & IASTM therapist, and Tibetan Singing Bowl Master Healer.
If anyone is coming from longer distance or just wants to make a weekend out of it, Wild Ride has two Glamping domes available to book. You can make a magical, fun filled weekend out of it! They’ll be hosting yoga classes on Saturday and Sunday morning and offering hiking with the wild horses as well as berry picking tours on our 40+ acres of organic blueberries.
For Glamping information, text Wild Ride at 203-443-1868.
Crystal Rainbow Sound Healing & Shamanic Fire Ceremony
Experience the gripping power of Anthony Davis's opera Amistad, a masterpiece that revives the true story of the 1839 Amistad uprising—a courageous fight for freedom that ignited a landmark legal battle in Connecticut, resonating through history. Presented by Connecticut Lyric Opera in collaboration with Harlem Opera Theater and Discovering Amistad, this visually and musically compelling production combines music, theater, and multimedia elements to bring this pivotal story to life. Join us as we explore themes of racial justice, resilience, and the enduring quest for human dignity, underscoring opera's ability to spark dialogue and reflection in today's world.
"Amistad" Opera and Community Discussion
Knickerbocker All-Stars®
Friday, Mayn 23
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $20
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/23/knickerbocker-all-stars
The Knickerbocker All Stars is a 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area. The band celebrates the 50s, 60s and 70s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, Swing, Blues and Soul, all of which made the Knickerbocker Music Center a mecca of dance music known throughout the world since its beginnings in Westerly, RI in 1933. The All Stars have recorded and performed with such popular musicians and vocalists as: Marcia Ball, Jimmie Vaughan, Sugaray Rayford, Thornetta Davis, Darcel Wilson, Curtis Salgaldo, Duke Robillard, Al Copley, Dave Maxwell, Sax Gordon, Johnny Nicholas and virtually all of the alumnae of the legendary Rhode Island band, the Roomful of Blues.
We have climbed to the top of the Living Blues Charts, placed on the Grammy Nomination List and we were nominated for Soul Blues Album of the year by the Blues Music Awards in Memphis.
When you listen to our 4 albums please play them loud and leave space to get up and jitterbug.
Knickerbocker All-Stars®
Eddie Henderson is an American jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player. He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of pianist Herbie Hancock‘s Mwandishi band, going on to lead his own electric/fusion groups through the decade. Henderson earned his medical degree and worked a parallel career as a psychiatrist and musician, turning back to acoustic jazz by the 1990s.
Henderson was born in New York City on October 26, 1940. At the age of nine, he was given an informal lesson by Louis Armstrong, and he continued to study the instrument as a teenager in San Francisco, where he grew up, after his family moved there in 1954, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Henderson was influenced by the early fusion work of jazz musician Miles Davis, who was a friend of his parents. They met in 1957 when Henderson was aged seventeen.
After completing his medical education, Henderson went back to the Bay area for his medical internship and residency. It was a week-long gig with Herbie Hancock‘s Mwandishi band that led to a three-year job, lasting from 1970 to 1973. In addition to the three albums recorded by the group under Hancock’s name, Henderson recorded his first two albums, Realization (1972) and Inside Out (1973), with Hancock and the Mwandishi group.
After leaving Hancock, the trumpeter worked extensively with Pharoah Sanders, Mike Nock, Norman Connors, and Art Blakey‘s Jazz Messengers, returning to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975 where he joined the Latin-jazz group Azteca and fronted his bands. While he gained some recognition for his work with the Herbie Hancock Sextet (1970–1973), his records were considered too “commercial”. Henderson has been on the faculty at Juillard School of Music since 2007.
Sharp Radway is a pianist/composer/arranger/author who is a native of Hartford, Connecticut and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He remains in demand throughout the country and abroad. He is a protégé of Dr. Randy Weston. Sharp is a formidable and seasoned bandleader, heading various groups of his own (ie. his quintet, quartet, trio, Music Of The Streets, Sharp Radway’s Gospel Jazz Group, Sharp Radway’s Big Band, and various vocal and instrumental duos.) Sharp has worked with several Jazz luminaries and forefathers of the genre. Among them are Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, James Spaulding, Louis Hayes, Candido Camero, Benny Powell, Eddie Henderson, Hamiet Bluiett, Peewee Ellis, Steve Turre, Fred Wesley, Frank Lacy, Kiane Zawadi, Bucky Pizarelli, Diane Schuur, Joe Lee Wilson, Kevin Mahogany, Nnenna Freelon, Greg Bandy, Ben Dixon, Winard Harper, Leopoldo Fleming, Russell Gunn, Nicolas Payton, and Randy Brecker and many more. He served as music director, pianist, and arranger for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band and The New York City Ska Orchestra. In addition to playing the piano, he is also a prolific composer and arranger.
Eddie Henderson Quartet Featuring Sharp Radway
Team Cat Events presents EMO Prom at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Friday 05.23.25!
21+
$15.00 admission
Music at 9:00pm
(EMO/Pop Punk/DJ)
Will you go to prom with us?
Dress to impress for our EMO Prom night!
If you loved hits from bands like Story of The Year, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, New Found Glory, Silverstein, Underoath, Panic! at the Disco... (well you get the idea) then welcome home. Hosted by none other than the one and only DJ Tom Cat with special guest Violet Riot, a prom photo booth, and a larger than life light show from our KZ Lighting!
Performing live:
~ Tom Cat
~ Violet Riot
Lighting/FX supplied by KZ lighting.
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing District of historic downtown Norwich CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquires and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
EMO Prom
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
Noah’s Closet is holding a 50% Off Everything in the Shop Sale on Tuesday, May 20th from 9-11 a.m. and Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This includes clothes (newborn to size 10), toys, games, and baby equipment. Noah's Closet is located at 1746 Boston Turnpike (Route 44) in Coventry. Cash and checks accepted. For more information call Saturday, 860-742-1616. Donations of new and gently used clean children's items are welcome on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Noah's Closet 50% Off Everything on 5/20 & 5/24
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
Late May is a wonderful time to look for Southern New England’s wildflowers. Lady’s Slippers are among our most unique wildflowers. Join us to learn more about these native orchids, including their relationship with fungi and pollinators. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meet at the Peace Sanctuary Entrance at 233 River River Rd in Mystic. Moderate. Pre-registration required.
Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
Lady Slipper and Wildflower Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
Monotype magic is happening at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House, Saturday, May 24 at 10AM.
Come make one-of-a-kind prints where oops turns into art—no experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of fun.
- We bring the ink, paper, and rollers.
- You bring yourself (and maybe an apron).
- You’ll leave with frame-worthy prints and ink-stained bragging rights.
- Warning: Side effects may include sudden bursts of inspiration and a newfound love for rollers.
Limited spots—because even creativity needs a headcount.
Printmaking Workshop
Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the centuries of mystery of Gungywamp.
This hike is for adults and families who are comfortable walking two miles of moderate difficulty over uneven terrain.
Pre-registration required. Meets in the parking area at the former Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton.
DPNC Gungywamp Hike
Beginner Stained Glass Art Class
Ready to unleash your inner artist? Join us for our Beginner Stained Glass Art Class at DAB Stained Glass! Learn the basics of creating beautiful stained glass pieces from scratch. I will guide you through each step, from selecting glass to cutting and soldering. No prior experience needed – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Your choice of subject matter. Class is taught by artist Owner Dawn Bailey with over 20 years experience in the art. Classes are held in my home studio and are kept 8 or less to be sure everyone gets some good hands on 1 on 1 attention. I will help as much or as little as you would like me to. You complete your piece of art in 1 class! Don't miss this chance to try something new and craft your own masterpiece. Sign up now! TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED VIA VENMO @dabstainedglass OR PAYPAL Dawn@dabstainedglass AS WELL. Feel free to reach out via phone or text 860-716-5895.
Beginner Stained Glass Art Class
Basics of Crochet
Join Sparks Crochet Wizard Maritza Vargas and learn the basics of crochet to create your own scarf. This two-part class will introduce you to the essential techniques needed to start your crochet journey.
- First Class: We will cover three fundamental stitches: single, double, and half double. These stitches form the foundation for most crochet projects.
- Second Class: Learn how to adjust these basic stitches to create new decorative patterns, adding unique elements to your scarf.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to start crocheting. All materials will be provided.
This is a two-part class taking place at 7 Union St., New London, CT 06320
Sign up today!
Ages 16+
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Crochet 101 (2-part)
Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio located in Coventry, CT for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement. Wood Flowers are NOT fresh flowers but they also aren't "fake" flowers. They are flowers crafted from a sustainable and biodegradable plant material which are then hand-painted by Wood &Word Blooms and used in floral designs. They are won't wilt, make you sneeze or require any watering to enjoy!
When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check.
DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at the Wood & Word Blooms Flower Bar
Sugar
Saturday, May 24
Disco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $20 ($3 Service Charge Included With Online Tickets. All sales are final, no ticket refunds or exchanges. Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seats are not guaranteed with ticket purchase.)
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/24sugar
Performing together as a band for over 20 years, we've really seen and done it all. We've shared the stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Rick Derringer, Tower of Power, The Go Go's, Kansas, Toto, Dick Dale, Eddie Money, Trick Pony, Men At Work, J. Geils, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, and Peter Frampton, to name a few. To sum it up in one word... EXPERIENCE. This experience comes complete with full back-line, lighting, and a pro sound company for all events as well as the availability to travel to any destination in the world. Whether you need top 40 high-energy hits from the first song of the night or a more relaxing atmosphere as we slowly ease your guests into a night filled with excitement and dancing, we've got it covered. The Sugar music catalog boasts an enormous repertoire of material that spans a multitude of genres, styles and generations, past and present, old and new. We are ready to satisfy the broad musical tastes of you and your guests. Sugar will deliver with our unique blend of musical variety, vitality and class. We guarantee your event to be remembered by all who attend!
SUGAR
90s Dance Party at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Saturday 05.24.25!
21+
$10.00 admission
(2 for 1 online presale special)
Music at 8:00pm
(Pop/Hip Hop/RnB/Dance/DJ)
Grab those fanny packs and head to the dance floor cause it's time to get jiggy wit it!!!
Join us at our 90s themed party with request DJ playing all your favorite dance music from the 1990s plus photo booth, and drink specials!
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing district of historic downtown Norwich, CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquiries and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
90s Dance Party
Connecticut's favorite party band is back at The Barn for a Wild Night!
Wild Nights
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
On View at the La Grua Center from May 9 – July 2, 2025
The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artful Alchemy exhibition celebrating the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton).
“Artists are like modern-day alchemists, transforming diverse materials and emotions into works that are beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking,” said Michael Fanelli.
“Each stroke of paint and color interacts and mingles, and that is the alchemy that brings a painting to life,” said Diana Rogers. “Using pure pigments and color is ideal for honoring nature and the vibrant hues of life along the shoreline.”
The exhibit is on view May 9 through July 2 at the La Grua Center located at 32 Water Street in Stonington, CT. The opening reception is Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and other times by appointment through La Grua Center at 860-535-2300. For more information, visit the Gallery One website at www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.
“Artful Alchemy” Exhibition
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Youth on-the-mic
Sunday, May 25
In The Club
5p Show | 4:30p Doors
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/25-youth-on-the-mic
Join The United Theatre and The Knickerbocker Music Center for our next YOUTH ON-THE-MIC, an open mic series for 6th to 12th graders who want to perform, sing or play music (whether original or covers) to an audience. Open mics for adults are plentiful, and so often open mics for adolescents aren't held at actual venues. We are thrilled to offer an alternative, providing kids and teens with a place to play and a community of music lovers eager to hear them.
Youth On The Mic
Wine Tasting @ Hank's Restaurant
🍷 Celebrate International Wine Day with us! 🍇
Join us for an exquisite wine tasting and charcuterie experience at Hanks! Indulge in a curated selection of five delightful wines paired perfectly with a full charcuterie spread and other delectable snacks. 🧀🥖
Tickets go on sale at Hanks starting May 1st! Only $25 per person. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to savor the flavors and celebrate the world of wine. 🥂
#InternationalWineDay #WineTasting #Charcuterie #WineLovers #Hanks #Foodie #WineTime #CelebrateWine #WineAndCheese 🍷🧀🍇🎉
Wine Tasting @ Hank's Restaurant
SWEET MERCY!
SUNDAY, May 25
PLAYING IN THE TAP ROOM
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/25-sweet-mercy
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
The Tap Room presents Sweet Mercy!, Award winning roots rockers.
SWEET MERCY!
Albanian Independence Party
Get ready for a special live performance by Ermal Fejzullahu, bringing back the hits that have defined unforgettable moments! This is your chance to sing along to the songs you love, performed live like never before.
But that’s not all—our DJ will be spinning the hottest tracks all night, and we’re turning up the experience with live performances from a violinist and drummer to take the vibes to the next level! 🎻🥁
This isn’t just a party—it’s a full-on experience. Don’t miss out!
📆 May 25, 2025 (9PM - 1AM)
👤Age requirement: 21+ years old with valid ID
💲Price: $50 Online
🏢 AVALON (Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT 06382)
Artist:
Djs:
🎧DJ Enio
General Admission tickets purchased in advance are refundable up to one day before the event. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are non-refundable.
→ Follow our instagram for the latest info: @ ent_lollipop
Albanian Night Party
Join us as we explore the Nature Conservancy’s Francis Carter Preserve looking for resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at the Francis Carter Preserve, please park at the Old Mill Rd entrance in Charlestown, RI. This program is suited for adults. Pre Registration is required.
Members $8.50 Non Members $10
Francis Carter Preserve Birding
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
Get ready to explore the amazing world of ponds! We’ll discover the incredible creatures that live beneath the surface. From wiggly tadpoles to dragonfly nymphs, we’ll learn how to safely collect and observe these fascinating pond dwellers. Please have children bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes that can get wet (no crocs or flip flops) and dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. For children ages 6-10.
Members: $21.25, Non-Members: $25
Vacation Day Program: Pond Exploration
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
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The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning April 29, 2025 through June 10, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm
Members: $18.70 per child, per class
Non-members: $22 per child, per class
Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Please register on our website according to the dates of your choice!
Sign up is by the following age groups:
- Explorers (ages 4 to 6)
- Scientists (ages 7 to 9)
- Adventurers (ages 10-13)
- Animal Curators (ages 13-15)*
Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Sign up for one or all of the classes. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There are two teachers per age group. Please bring a snack and water bottle to each class. Be prepared to go outside in all weather conditions!
*Please note that our Animal Curator Program does not follow the same curriculum as above. Students are immersed in hands-on activities working with our resident and rehabilitating wildlife. Activities include cleaning and setting up tanks, providing enrichment activities for wildlife and learning more about the care of wild and resident animals. Students alternate animal care tasks with hikes, nature journaling and other group activities at DPNC. This program is limited to 6 students and has one instructor. Students need to be able to work independently.
Environmental Afternoons
Beginner-Level Woodshop Class
Students will build a wooden cutting board. Students will start with mixed strips of wood and will glue, flatten, shape, groove, and finish the cutting board. This is a two-session class,( 5/22 & 5/27,) and at the end of the second class, students will take their project home.
This class will provide tool certification for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tools. (chop saw, router, & planer)
Ages 18+
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Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Woodshop 101: Make a Cutting Board (5/22 and 5/27)
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
On View at the La Grua Center from May 9 – July 2, 2025
The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artful Alchemy exhibition celebrating the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton).
“Artists are like modern-day alchemists, transforming diverse materials and emotions into works that are beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking,” said Michael Fanelli.
“Each stroke of paint and color interacts and mingles, and that is the alchemy that brings a painting to life,” said Diana Rogers. “Using pure pigments and color is ideal for honoring nature and the vibrant hues of life along the shoreline.”
The exhibit is on view May 9 through July 2 at the La Grua Center located at 32 Water Street in Stonington, CT. The opening reception is Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and other times by appointment through La Grua Center at 860-535-2300. For more information, visit the Gallery One website at www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.
“Artful Alchemy” Exhibition
Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio located in Coventry, CT for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement. Wood Flowers are NOT fresh flowers but they also aren't "fake" flowers. They are flowers crafted from a sustainable and biodegradable plant material which are then hand-painted by Wood &Word Blooms and used in floral designs. They are won't wilt, make you sneeze or require any watering to enjoy!
When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check.
DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at the Wood & Word Blooms Flower Bar
The 16-piece New London Big Band brings the fun back to The Social Bar & Kitchen for their monthly residency!
Schedule: The band will perform two hour-long sets (6:30-7:30pm and 8:00-9:00pm). Both sets are included with your ticket purchase.
Seating & dining: In order to provide you the best service possible, we have a variety of seating times for this show between 5:30pm and 6:15pm. Choose the ticket based on the time you'd like to be seated. We ask that you please arrive at the seating time on your ticket , so that we may give you proper service.
Tickets: $15 presale, $20 at the door on the day of the show. A service charge will be added to the ticket price.
Group discounts: We now offer discounts for groups of 6+ and 10+ guests! Tickets will be discounted based on group size. Just click one of the Group Discount tickets and make your purchase. Group discount is only available when one person buys the tickets. We cannot give you the discount if everyone buys the tickets separately. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A Night Out with The New London Big Band
About the Event
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!
About the Venue
Venue : Tox Brewing Company
Address : 635 Broad St, New London, CT 06320
Website : https://bonsaibar.com/products/tox-brewing-company
This workshop will be hosted at Tox Brewing Company, Beer nerds and explorers: passion for creating better beer drives us. Tox Brewing Company is owned and operated by brewers - and we are eager to share our best beer with all.
Bonsai Workshop at Tox Brewing Company
Scrubs Trivia Night at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Wednesday 05.28.25!
21+
FREE admission
Doors at 6:00pm
Trivia at 6:30pm
(Scrubs themed trivia)
Come test your knowledge on the hit medical sitcom Scrubs!
~ May Themed Trivia Night schedule:
- 05.07= Star Wars
- 05.14= Adam Sandler Movies
- 05.21= 80s Music
- 05.28= Scrubs
This is a FREE admission event, “first come first serve” on available seating OR reserve your seat(s)/table via our online seated venue map for a $3.00 per seat fee (Additional eventbrite.com fees are non-refundable/redeemable).
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing district of historic downtown Norwich CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all questions regarding the venue &/or event(s) including reservations, bookings, and other information.
Scrubs Trivia Night
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is pleased to announce the opening of three compelling exhibitions on April 18, 2025: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, and Stillness: A Still Life. These shows, running through May 29, offer a dynamic celebration of artistic expression while supporting a critical humanitarian cause.
Sunflower’s Bloom is a juried exhibition dedicated to supporting Ukraine and its people. With the sunflower—Ukraine’s national flower—as its guiding symbol, the show highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring beauty that flourishes even in adversity. All entry fees will be donated to UNICEF to aid Ukrainian children and families, and a portion of sales commissions from the exhibition will also contribute to this effort. Open to all artists and juried by Jenny Parsons, Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum, the exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, endurance, and light emerging from darkness.
Alongside Sunflower’s Bloom, LAA will present Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, juried by acclaimed marine artist Sergio Roffo. Open exclusively to LAA members, this exhibition celebrates the marine genre, featuring a range of subjects from tranquil harbors to turbulent seas.
Completing the trio of exhibitions is Stillness: A Still Life, a juried show overseen by artist Justin Wiest. Inspired by the introspective nature of still life painting, the exhibition invites artists to capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, offering viewers a moment of reflection amid life’s fast pace.
The exhibitions will be on view at the Lyme Art Association, located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT from April 18 through May 29, 2025. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, April 25, from 5 – 7 PM. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information on upcoming shows, educational programs, and special events, visit LymeArtAssociation.org or contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org.
Three Spring Exhibitions: Sunflower’s Bloom, Ship to Shore, and Stillness
Candles and Cocktails
Come join us for a cozy evening of candle-making and cocktail sipping at toast + tonic creative kitchen! Get creative with scents and colors as you craft your own unique candles, then sip on delicious cocktails while they set. This is the perfect event to unwind and get crafty with friends. Don't miss out on this fun and relaxing experience!
Design two, 2 ounce candles by picking out your scents and decorative toppings while sipping on a libation. Relax with your friends, devour some baked goods, and get crafty with us!
Please note, this is a two hour event due to the time it takes for your candles to set properly.
Candles and Cocktails
Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick
Sponsored by Grey Sail Brewing (Women owned & Women run)
Music with Duke Robillard
No Cover!
Thursday, May 29
6-8p | Free
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/5/29-jazz-cocktails
Whether it's a song, a style, an idiom or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance and an unerring grasp of its essence.
Born Michael John Robillard on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I., Duke has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, studio sideman, producer, label operator and educator.
After showing an early affinity for music and guitar, he founded Roomful Of Blues with pianist Al Copley in Westerly, R.I., in 1967. By adding horns, Roomful announced itself emphatically as the prototypical jump blues band, and became a New England legend and a fixture beyond, as did Duke himself.
His unsurpassed mastery of the guitar style of T-Bone Walker (later crystallized memorably in his 2004 release "Blue Mood") was deservedly heralded, but his breadth was also head-turning - from swing, standards and ballads to rockers, gutbucket Chicago blues and rockabilly.
By the time Duke left Roomful after a dozen years, he was firmly established in the upper echelon of contemporary blues guitarists. Duke went from Roomful to a stint with rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon and then to the first iteration of the Legendary Blues Band, composed primarily of then-recent Muddy Waters sidemen.
The Duke Robillard Band debuted in 1981, re-emerging as The Pleasure Kings with their eponymous 1984 album on Rounder. It and its sequel, "Too Hot To Handle," burnished Duke's songwriting portfolio; the 1987 jazz outing "Swing" (with saxophonist Scott Hamilton) underscored his versatility and remains a highlight.
Continuing his solo career, Duke replaced Jimmie Vaughan with The Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1990. He cut his own much-awaited straight blues album "Duke's Blues" in 1993 for Canadian imprint Stony Plain, leading eventually to a rewarding, continuing and prolific alliance, along with releases during the ensuing years on Point Blank/Virgin and Shanachie, as well as instructional videos. He has also launched his own labels with Jesse Finkelstein, Blue Duchess/Shining Stone.
Duke's prolificity has included producing albums by Billy Boy Arnold, Joe Louis Walker, Rosco Gordon, Jimmy Witherspoon and Jay McShann, Zuzu Bollin, Billy Price and Otis Clay, Sunny Crownover, Bryan Lee and Al Basile as well as recording two collaborations with Herb Ellis, a pairing with his successor in Roomful, Ronnie Earl, a seat in the New Guitar Summit with J. Geils and Gerry Beaudoin, additional studio credits with Bob Dylan (the well-regarded 1997 "Time Out Of Mind"), Ruth Brown, Johnny Adams, Pinetop Perkins, Snooky Pryor, Al Copley, Todd Sharpville and Tony Z, and touring with Tom Waits in 2006.
Duke's resume is decorated with Grammy nominations, Handy Awards and Blues Music Awards, and other honors for his artistry, recordings and productions within the United States and internationally. On his latest release, "Duke Robillard and his Dames of Rhythm" on M.C. Records, he wields an acoustic archtop and joins six thrushes for evocative and enjoyable renditions of 1920s and 1930s swing tunes; it's a worthy successor to his 2016 BMA-winning "The Acoustic Blues And Roots Of Duke Robillard."
Duke remains based in Rhode Island and a whirlwind as a musician, producer, gardener and photographer. But wait, there's more: he's now creating fine art abstract paintings, too! At this point for Duke, versatility and mastery should come as anything but a surprise; it just means more richness in a superlative career for us to celebrate.
by Dick Shurman- Noted blues historian and producer
- "One of the great players" BB King
- "Robillard is a soloist of stunning force and originality." the New York Times
- "Most everything Duke Robillard has done as a guitarist during the past four-plus decades...bears witness to his musical intelligence and his dedication to his craft".- Downbeat
- "Robillard's ability to play across the spectrum of blues is legendary. Few players can move stylistically from Texas to Kansas City to Chicago's West Side, but Robillard makes it seem easy."- Guitar Player
- "A guitarist's guitarist, prolific producer, and master of all things blues, Duke Robillard walks the tightrope between traditionalism and experimentation...He's a master of many styles who moves forward while maintaining a firm grounding in the past."- Blues Revue
GRAMMY Nominations for Best Traditional Blues Album for 2010 Stomp! The Blues Tonight and 2006 Guitar Groove-a-Rama
The Blues Music Awards (formerly W.C.Handy Awards) have named Duke Robillard "Best Blues Guitarist" four years out of five (2000,2001,2003,2004) making him the second most honored guitarist for that award!
He was also nominated in that category in 2005, 2007 2008.
Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
GLORI WILDER
THURSDAY, MAY 29
PLAYING IN THE TAP ROOM
Show Time 8p | Free | 21+
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/29/25-gloriwilder
The feeling of a dimly lit velvet speakeasy, a dark feline voice serenading the space and the crackle of a fire. This is where Connecticut based soul singer-songwriter Glori Wilder will transport you to: a world drenching you in warmth to walk down a path of emotional acceptance. Guided by lyrics of love, loss and longing, Wilder communicates the delicacy of the ups and downs brought on by troubled relationships.
Glori Wilders newest release, her debut album 'A Culmination of Years' highlights the raw honesty that accompanies her feminine rage. The album, recorded at Stone Studio, was recorded acoustic, live and performance all by Wilder with the intention to feel the experience of her live performance from anywhere across the world. Turn the lights down low, light a candle and close your eyes, letting the music take you down the steps into that little velvet speakeasy.
Glori Wilder
Grateful Dead tribute night at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Thursday 05.29.25!
21+
$10.00 admission.
Music at 8:30pm.
(Grateful Dead tribute)
Paying tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead featuring two sets with Just Garcia Band!
Every last Thursday of the month is our residency Grateful Dead night!
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Parade district of historic downtown Norwich, CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquiries and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
Grateful Dead tribute night
Beautiful images have a unique ability to incite our imaginations and open our hearts to the wonder of God’s creative glory. Sacred art, especially, has the power to draw us closer to God. Join us at this five-day retreat and writing class to learn an approach to spiritual journaling centered on the contemplation of sacred art. Inspired by the time-honored practices of Ignatian spirituality, we will build bridges through our own writing to the Holy Trinity and the saints. Our class resources will be images of sacred art, individual prayer time, written examples from saints and other Catholic writers, and thoughtful conversation about examples of the rich devotional literature of Catholicism. I encourage you to plan a day with about 3 1/2 hrs. class time, then unstructured time to pray, nap, write, stroll the beautiful grounds.
Check in for this week-long workshop begins Sunday night at 4:30 pm. Dinner for students and the instructor is at 5:30, followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins Monday morning after mass. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.
About the instructor: Sarah Cortez, writer and editor, has taught creative writing in first-grade classrooms, juvenile detention centers, book festivals, police departments, universities, high schools, and corporate boardrooms. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Her poems, essays, book reviews, and short stories are anthologized and published in journals, such as Southwestern American Literature, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry. Recently anthologized in The Saint Mary’s Book of Christian Verse, she is a contributing editor for Catholic Arts Today, and arts columnist for St. Austin Review, and she writes for National Catholic Register and Texas Catholic Herald. She is a recent winner in three categories in the 2024 National Federation of Presswoman Communications Contest. She is a developmental editor for several publishers, and is founder and president of Catholic Literary Arts, a national community of faith-filled educators and writers dedicated to furthering creative writing skills.
For more info about St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute:
Websites: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art
For the writing workshop on sacred art: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/writing-lifes-spiritual-lessons-2/?lang=en
Email: sacredart@endersisland.org
Phone: 860-536-0565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Edmunds-Sacred-Art-Institute/61555944520588/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredartinstitute/
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
Bring your little ones to enjoy some sensory play!
Messy Munchkins
On View at the La Grua Center from May 9 – July 2, 2025
The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artful Alchemy exhibition celebrating the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton).
“Artists are like modern-day alchemists, transforming diverse materials and emotions into works that are beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking,” said Michael Fanelli.
“Each stroke of paint and color interacts and mingles, and that is the alchemy that brings a painting to life,” said Diana Rogers. “Using pure pigments and color is ideal for honoring nature and the vibrant hues of life along the shoreline.”
The exhibit is on view May 9 through July 2 at the La Grua Center located at 32 Water Street in Stonington, CT. The opening reception is Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and other times by appointment through La Grua Center at 860-535-2300. For more information, visit the Gallery One website at www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.
“Artful Alchemy” Exhibition
1/3 Accountability. 1/3 Support Group. 1/3 Mastermind Magic.
A space to grow your work—with clarity and connection.
Take a breath. Come as you are. Join a circle of women committed to growing with intention—on the challenging quest to work smarter, not harder.
This monthly gathering is for women building a business, shifting careers, or simply seeking more clarity, connection, and work/life balance.
What to Expect
Co-Working Time
Bring your laptop or notebook and get focused work done alongside other thoughtful women. We begin with a check-in and gentle accountability to set intentions, and close with a shared reflection.
The Clarity Seat
One or two participants are invited to share a business, career, or life challenge. The group listens deeply and offers thoughtful support and insight in a format designed to be mindful and accessible—even if you're more introverted or quiet by nature.
Connection & Networking
Build meaningful relationships with fellow creatives, professionals, and change-makers—without pressure or awkward small talk.
Whether you're launching a new chapter or simply need a monthly reset, this is a space to be seen, supported, and inspired.
Who It’s For
Entrepreneurs, creatives, career-changers, professionals, and women navigating transitions—if you’re seeking meaningful progress without burnout, this space is for you.
Bonus
Your ticket includes a complimentary co-working day pass courtesy of our generous sponsor, Block 134—a beautiful space designed to support focus, creativity, and community.
Pricing Options
Single Session – $40
✔ 1 Mastermind gathering
✔ 1 free co-working day pass at Block 134
3-Month Package – $99
✔ 3 Mastermind gatherings
✔ 6 co-working day passes (2 per month)
A great way to stay consistent, build momentum, and make meaningful connections.
6-Month Commitment – $149
✔ 6 Mastermind gatherings
✔ 12 co-working day passes (2 per month)
Perfect for the builders, dreamers, and doers ready to grow with steady support and deeper community roots.
Need more co-working time?
Monthly passes are available at a special member rate—just ask at the front desk or email us!
Bring
A to-do list, a notebook or laptop, and a willingness to show up for yourself and others.
Held monthly on the last Friday (holiday-adjusted as needed). Join us once—or return each month to keep building clarity and community.
Questions? Reach out: hello@mindfulmoney.io
Let’s do this—together.
Limited partial and full scholarships available—inquire for more info.
Mindful Women in Business Mastermind: Co-Working, Connection & Clarity
Try your hand at a beginner-friendly Japanese style binding! Students will learn a brief history of the Japanese Stab Binding, and will receive guided instruction on how to create their own hanging list book. Select your cover paper, leather, and thread color, to create a book that is uniquely you!
This is a "make and take" class - students will create one hanging list book to take home.
While not required, it is recommended that you attend Shuttle Press & Bindery's "Pamphlet Stitch" class before attempting this binding - we will be building upon the sewing techniques we've already learned!
Students can direct any/all questions about this class to the instructor, Dana, via email: shuttlepressbindery@gmail.com
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All students who attend Shuttle Press & Bindery workshops will be required to sign a liability waiver in order to participate. Letterpress and bindery tools can be dangerous, and can cause significant injury or harm. The class instructor reserves the right to deny instruction to anyone in attendance who displays impairment or an inability to use tools safely and properly.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students who are feeling unwell should NOT attend in-person workshops. Masks are optional, unless otherwise mandated by state or local officials. If you begin to feel unwell shortly before your workshop, reach out to discuss credit options. Thank you for your cooperation!
Should there be inclement weather, Shuttle Press & Bindery will reach out to ticket-holders and reschedule the class. Safety first!
Tickets to Shuttle Press & Bindery events are non-refundable. Should you be unable to attend the event for any reason, please reach out to Dana at shuttlepressbindery@gmail.com to discuss credit/rescheduling options. Credits will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Participants who do not make contact in advance, and do not show up at the event, forefit their ticket/credit in-full.
Shuttle Press & Bindery is committed to teaching people of all identities and abilities. The studio is a safe, inclusive, and creative space for all. Should finances or ability be a barrier to learning, please reach out to Dana directly at shuttlepressbindery@gmail.com to discuss options and assistance.
The studio is located within the historic Velvet Mill building in Stonington, CT - studio #77 in The Atrium (near Beer'd and Whitecrest Eatery). To learn more about Shuttle Press & Bindery, visit shuttlepressbindery.com
Hanging List Book : Japanese Stab Binding Basics
High school students only. Final exams are close! Lock in for a marathon after-hours study session where your librarians cater to your every study need!
- Coffee, Tea, Snacks, Pizza, etc.
- Sensory destressing room
- Silent and group study space
- Librarians at the ready to help
- Study Break Picture Book Storytime
- Power Poses and Primal Scream at the Moon
Teen Long Night Against Procrastination
Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio located in Coventry, CT for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement. Wood Flowers are NOT fresh flowers but they also aren't "fake" flowers. They are flowers crafted from a sustainable and biodegradable plant material which are then hand-painted by Wood &Word Blooms and used in floral designs. They are won't wilt, make you sneeze or require any watering to enjoy!
When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check.
DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at the Wood & Word Blooms Flower Bar
Three captivating performances:
Friday, May 30th | 7:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 1:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 7:00pm
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
A portion of proceeds will benefit
Dancers Against Cancer
Broadway Kids & Company, School of Performing Arts
was founded in 2000 by owner and Artistic Director Kristin Burrows. The school was started with the goal of passing on the love of musical theatre and dance by creating a positive nurturing environment where young people could explore the arts and build self-confidence, learn to work hard toward something, and have a safe place to grow as individuals as well as work together.
The school offers a full year round performing arts curriculum with all levels of classes for ages 18 mos through adult.
RECREATIONAL – COMPETITIVE – PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Broadway Kids & Company Presents: Annie
Spring 2025 Shows - March 28, April 25, May 30
Featuring Talvikki Ansel in March, Taylor Mali in April and TBA ? in May!
Season Tickets for our Spring series, March 28, April 25 and May 30
Artreach, Inc. will present its popular Music Heals Coffeehouse on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
The Music Heals Coffeehouse is a longstanding Artreach tradition and will highlight Artreach program members performing popular music, while raising awareness of mental well-being and busting the stigma of mental illness. Each member picked a song to perform that is meaningful to them; they have been rehearsing with the volunteer band for over 3 months. The process not only develops musical skills, it also teaches life skills and builds community, something that has become increasingly recognized for its importance in maintaining mental health. Join us for this entertaining and enlightening event!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ArtreachHeals.org.
Music Heals Coffeehouse
Organ Recital at Calvary Church - Friday, May 30, at 7:30 P.M.
Calvary Church in the Borough of Stonington is pleased to welcome Dr. Erica Johnson as guest artist for this year's McIvor Organ Distinguished Artist Series (MODAS). Dr. Johnson is College Organist and Instructor of Organ and Harpsichord at Wellesley College and Adjunct Organ Instructor for the School of Theology of Boston University.
The program features dramatic and vivid Baroque masterpieces by J. S. Bach, Johann Kuhnau, and Alessandro Poglietti alongside Victorian organ works by two influential women composers of the 19th century, Ethel Smyth and Elizabeth Stirling.
Suggested Donation $20
Reception to Follow
McIvor Organ Distinguished Artist Series
THE SLOPPY BOYS
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
In conjunction with The United Theatre
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/30-sloppyboys
Tickets: $20 ($5 Service Charge Included With Online Tickets. All sales are final, no ticket refunds or exchanges. Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seats are not guaranteed with ticket purchase.)
The Sloppy Boys are a “party rock” band from LA consisting of comedians Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis. Prior to forming The Sloppy Boys, all three were writer-performers on the sketch comedy show “The Birthday Boys,” produced by Bob Odenkirk, which aired on IFC.
Together, the Boys have self-released three albums, Lifelong Vacation, Dancing on the Wind, and Paradiso. Their fourth, Sonic Ranch, was produced by Money Mark (Beastie Boys, Beck) at the legendary Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas. The entire process was captured by director Robert Holguin for his feature-length comedy-rock-doc Blood, Sweat and Beers or How The Sloppy Boys Made an Album on a Farm in West Texas.
The Sloppy Boys also host a weekly cocktail-making podcast, ranked a Top 3 Comedy Podcast by Vulture. New episodes drop every Friday.
The Sloppy Boys
JOE ALTERMAN is an Atlanta-born jazz pianist, composer, writer, and cultural curator who channels the timeless joy of swing with youthful energy and heartfelt enthusiasm.
Praised by legends like Ahmad Jamal as "a very special artist," Les McCann as "tiny but only in stature; as a man and musician, he is already a giant," and Ramsey Lewis as "an inspiration" whose playing is "a joy to behold," Alterman has carved out a singular space in the jazz world.
A graduate of New York University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance, Alterman has performed at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center , Lincoln Center , Birdland , and Blue Note , sharing stages with jazz greats like Houston Person , Les McCann , and Ramsey Lewis. He also had the privilege of opening for Dick Gregory at the Kennedy Center, where the legendary comedian introduced him with a knowing smile and the line: “See? Integration works!”
Whether leading his trio or captivating audiences solo, Alterman’s music has been described by Downbeat Magazine as "hard-swinging" and by the late journalist Nat Hentoff as "making people smile and, if the room is right, dance." With a deep groove, bluesy touch, and an exuberance that's hard to resist , his playing is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. His ability to keep the spirit of swing alive has earned admiration from jazz masters. As Monty Alexander put it, “Joe Alterman is doing his part to keep alive the art of the swinging trio. He is a wonderful pianist whose playing brings smiles and good feelings to his listeners.” Similarly, Benny Green calls Alterman “absolutely one of the most musically enjoyable, swingingest jazz pianists who can be heard playing today.”
With eight critically acclaimed albums to his name, including the 2023 release Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe, Alterman continues to evolve as a recording artist while honoring jazz’s deep traditions. His swinging style and infectious enthusiasm have made him a favorite among both jazz devotees and casual listeners. As George Benson once told him, “You play good and you sound good, and there’s a difference.” That difference—the ability to channel joy, soul, and deep connection through every note—is what sets Alterman apart.
As Dick Cavett aptly said, “Joe Alterman combines outstanding musical technique with infectious enthusiasm for his work. He fills a room with joy.”
Beyond the piano, Alterman’s creative reach extends into cultural leadership and writing. As the Executive Director of Neranenah , an Atlanta-based Concert & Culture series, he celebrates Jewish contributions to music and the arts. His writing has also garnered acclaim—he has penned liner notes for three Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra albums and was the subject of Nat Hentoff’s final piece on music , in which the legendary journalist described Alterman's essays as "some of the very best on the essence and spirit of jazz." In 2025 , Alterman’s musicianship was further recognized when he was featured on President Jimmy Carter’s Grammy-winning album, Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration , marking another milestone in his ever-expanding artistic journey.
Whether performing on world-renowned stages, leading cultural initiatives, or writing about the music he loves, Joe Alterman bridges the past and present of jazz , delivering music that, as Ramsey Lewis put it, is “happy music with tasty meat on the bones.”
Joe Alterman Trio
We are back in the Hygienic Art Park for an amazing line up of stand up comedy! join us as some of the best comedians from the tristate area take this historic stage! hosted by Dame Fk! Doors open at 7:30 Show starts at 8pm.
Comedy Bebop in Hygienic Art Park
Slyne & The Family Stoned | Xenos | Ballers at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Friday 05.30.25!
21+
$10.00 admission.
Music at 8:00pm.
(Indie/Garage/Pyschedelic/Rock)
A night of Indie/Garage/Pyschedelic Rock with local favorites Slyne & The Family Stoned, Xenos, and Ballers!
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing district of historic downtown Norwich, CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquires and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
Slyne & The Family Stoned | Xenos | Ballers
Painting, drawings, and mixed media from 6 decades of creative work by self taught artist Steve Schumacher on exhibit April and May at Windham SC & HS Center, 1 Jillson Sq. Willimantic Ct.
My First 55 Years
Walk, run, or ramble on our three-mile course, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Saturday, May 31.
The Ramble takes place along natural trails, rough terrain, and bridged water crossings. Children aged 11-15 who can walk the 3 mile course may be registered as “youth” participants; children 10 and under are free; non-walking children may be carried; strollers are not allowed.
Friendly dogs on leashes may accompany participants. BYO bag for clean-up.
Participants may not use bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or mechanized vehicles.
Mr. Bill’s Woodland Ramble
What makes award-winning prose stand out? In this workshop, we’ll explore the elements that give literary writing its power—lush lyricism, deep emotional resonance, and rich, evocative language.
Through guided exercises and close readings, you’ll learn how to:
📖 Identify the techniques that make prose literary and compelling
🖋 Apply lyrical and emotionally resonant elements to your own writing
✨ Elevate your storytelling with intentional word choice, rhythm, and structure
Whether you're writing fiction, memoir, or creative nonfiction, this workshop will help you amplify your voice and craft prose that lingers with readers long after they turn the page.
INSTRUCTOR: BLAKE VANDER
The Poetic Elements of Prose
Three captivating performances:
Friday, May 30th | 7:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 1:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 7:00pm
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
A portion of proceeds will benefit
Dancers Against Cancer
Broadway Kids & Company, School of Performing Arts
was founded in 2000 by owner and Artistic Director Kristin Burrows. The school was started with the goal of passing on the love of musical theatre and dance by creating a positive nurturing environment where young people could explore the arts and build self-confidence, learn to work hard toward something, and have a safe place to grow as individuals as well as work together.
The school offers a full year round performing arts curriculum with all levels of classes for ages 18 mos through adult.
RECREATIONAL – COMPETITIVE – PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Broadway Kids & Company Presents: Annie
Mystic Chamber Music Series Presents: "The Shoulders We Stand On”
Featuring violinist Peter Winograd from the American String Quartet returning to Mystic
Get ready for a truly inspiring night! The Mystic Chamber Music Series returns on May 31st at 5:30 pm at the Noank Baptist Church with
“The Shoulders We Stand On"
Join us for an evening where past and present sing in harmony — beginning with Brahms's rich, expressive voice in his tender Trio and journeying back to the bold, brilliant voice that inspired him: Beethoven, in a String Quartet that changed everything.
At the heart of it all is Peter Winograd, the first violinist of the renowned American String Quartet, sharing the stage with our treasured MCMS musicians.
Featuring Works by Brahms, Beethoven, Bach
Mystic Chamber Music Series Presents, "The Shoulders We Stand On"
Welcome to Comedy Night at Priam Vineyards!
Come join us for an evening filled with laughter and good wine. Our talented comedians will make sure you have a great time. This event is in person, so you can enjoy the comedy show in the beautiful surroundings of Priam Vineyards. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun and entertainment. Get ready to laugh the night away! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with some top-notch comedy.
Comedy Night at Priam Vineyards
Three captivating performances:
Friday, May 30th | 7:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 1:00pm
Saturday, May 31st | 7:00pm
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
A portion of proceeds will benefit
Dancers Against Cancer
Broadway Kids & Company, School of Performing Arts
was founded in 2000 by owner and Artistic Director Kristin Burrows. The school was started with the goal of passing on the love of musical theatre and dance by creating a positive nurturing environment where young people could explore the arts and build self-confidence, learn to work hard toward something, and have a safe place to grow as individuals as well as work together.
The school offers a full year round performing arts curriculum with all levels of classes for ages 18 mos through adult.
RECREATIONAL – COMPETITIVE – PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Broadway Kids & Company Presents: Annie
Artreach, Inc. will present its popular Music Heals Coffeehouse on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
The Music Heals Coffeehouse is a longstanding Artreach tradition and will highlight Artreach program members performing popular music, while raising awareness of mental well-being and busting the stigma of mental illness. Each member picked a song to perform that is meaningful to them; they have been rehearsing with the volunteer band for over 3 months. The process not only develops musical skills, it also teaches life skills and builds community, something that has become increasingly recognized for its importance in maintaining mental health. Join us for this entertaining and enlightening event!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ArtreachHeals.org.
Music Heals Coffeehouse
Eight to the Bar
Saturday, May 31
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p,
Tickets: $20
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/05/31-ettb
Drawing its musical influences from American roots music - swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown, - Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals.
With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year), has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles.
EIGHT TO THE BAR CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!
Acclaimed vocalist and visual artist June Bisantz & composer pianist Alex Nakhimovsky to appear live at the River Room, 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT on Saturday, May 31.
The well-known jazz duo will be performing original Latin jazz songs from their award-winning CD Love's Tango, along with iconic jazz standards from their previous 2-volume release the Chet Baker Project,. The River Room is a beautiful jazz venue - a true listening room with a NYC vibe.
June Bisantz @ the River Room
Pete Levin - Piano
Tony Levin - bass
Pat Labarbera - Saxophone
Jeff Siegel - Drums
After 5 decades of glorious careers playing with virtually who is who in all genres of music - jazz, fusion, rock, pop and world music, and after guesting on each other’s projects - the Levin Brothers finally decided to have their own jazz band. The band has toured all over the USA, and has performed in Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Japan.
Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Tony Levin has become the bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. In addition, he has played on notable recordings for John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, and many others. Tony has major jazz credentials, having worked with Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, L'Image, Gary Burton, Chuck Mangione, and Herbie Mann. He currently records and tours with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stick Men, and The Crimson ProjeKCt.
As a French Horn major, Pete Levin earned a master’s degree from the Juilliard School. In the early 70s he switched to keyboards, becoming a synthesizer specialist in the NYC recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings and performances by the likes of Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, Dave Brubeck, David Sanborn, Joe Louis Walker, Don Elliott, Freddie Hubbard, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter. He currently records with his organ trio with Dave Stryker and Lenny White.
Drummer/Composer Jeff Siegel is a veteran of the New York jazz scene and has worked with a virtual who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from 1994-99, Jeff has performed and recorded with jazz legends like Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill and Mose Allison.
Pat LaBarbera is an American-born Canadian jazz tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist, best known for his work as a featured soloist in Buddy Rich’s bands. Coming from a musical family, Pat shares jazz history with his brothers, trumpeter/arranger John (Buddy Rich, Buddy DeFranco) and drummer Joe (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett). In 1975 Pat joined Elvin Jones’ quartet, touring and recording with the legendary drummer for over 10 years. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also played in groups led by Woody Herman, Louie Bellson and Carlos Santana. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional Instrumental Jazz Album for Deep in a Dream.
The Levin Brothers
Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan album tribute night at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Saturday 05.31.25!
21+
$15.00 admission.
Music at 8:00pm.
(Bob Dylan album tribute)
A tribute to the music & legacy of Bob Dylan featuring a performance of the 1975 released album Blood On The Tracks!
Playing live:
- Kate Hubbard on vocals
- Jeff Martinson on vocals/guitar
- Jeff Bowen on vocals/guitar
- Jaime Duquette on bass
- Greg Marshall on keys
- Bill Carbone on drums
~ Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
1.) Tangled Up In Blue
2.) Simple Twist Of Fate
3.) You're A Big Girl Now
4.) Idiot Wind
5.) You're Gonnna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6.) Meet Me In The Morning
7.) Lily, Rosemary and the Jack Of Hearts
8.) If You See Her, Say Hello
9.) Shelter From The Storm
10.) Buckets Of Rain
Located in the 1741 built colonial still house at 86 Water Street in the Chelsea Landing district of historic downtown Norwich, CT.
Email JRWmusic3@gmail.com for all booking inquiries and any questions regarding the venue &/or event(s).
Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan album tribute night
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
On View at the La Grua Center from May 9 – July 2, 2025
The artists of Gallery One are pleased to present the Artful Alchemy exhibition celebrating the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton).
“Artists are like modern-day alchemists, transforming diverse materials and emotions into works that are beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking,” said Michael Fanelli.
“Each stroke of paint and color interacts and mingles, and that is the alchemy that brings a painting to life,” said Diana Rogers. “Using pure pigments and color is ideal for honoring nature and the vibrant hues of life along the shoreline.”
The exhibit is on view May 9 through July 2 at the La Grua Center located at 32 Water Street in Stonington, CT. The opening reception is Friday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and other times by appointment through La Grua Center at 860-535-2300. For more information, visit the Gallery One website at www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.
