Community Calendar

Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

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An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

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Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

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Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

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David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Opening celebration for upcoming exhibition entitled Free to Be, celebrating artists on the autism spectrum, on Saturday, September 7 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, with opening remarks at 1 PM from Museum Director, Bob Burns, in the Museum’s Community Gallery. The exhibition will be on display through November 6, 2024.

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Free to Be is being presented in partnership with The Social Chase, Inc., a volunteer non-profit organization, providing an inclusive community of support for young adults on the spectrum. The organization sponsors social “Free to Be Me” activities, advocacy, and supporting members in accessing resources, and fostering connections and awareness of programs and opportunities.

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For more information about The Social Chase, visit thesocialchase.org.

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For questions, please contact Jason Forberg, Mattatuck Museum’s Director of Education at (203)-753-0381or jason@mattmuseum.org.

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 Susan Granger is a product of Hollywood, and movies are her family’s business.

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As a child, she worked with Abbott & Costello, Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Margaret O’Brien, and Lassie. She attended Mills College in California, studying journalism with Pierre Salinger, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Susan brings an experienced and unique perspective to the field of communication. She has been on radio and television as an anchorwoman and movie/drama critic, syndicating reviews and articles around the world for over forty years, and has appeared on American Movie Classics and Turner Classic Movies. In 2016, Susan published 150 Timeless Movies, a collection of her movie reviews (Hanna Croix Creek Press).

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One of numerous promotional nights where I am featured in the fun zone providing free caricatures. The game however does require a ticket purchase. Please visit the website for the team for more info on purchasing a ticket. Note: I may have to put down that I am the main point of contact for this event but of course this is not my event. However, I will be at the event doing what I do so if there are questions regarding caricatures, you can reach out to me. Any questions regarding the actual soccer game you need to go to the website website for the soccer team.

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Little Lies is an eight-piece tribute band from Boston performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits! “Don’t Stop,” “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Rhiannon,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Over My Head,” and, of course ,”Little Lies” are certain to have you singing along and dancing in your seat…or in the aisles. Join us for a night of romance, drama and, of course, Rumours! Tickets $35

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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The Mattatuck Museum announces an opening celebration for several upcoming exhibitions on Sunday, September 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM, with opening remarks at 1 PM from Museum Director, Bob Burns, and Chief Curator, Keffie Feldman.

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The Museum is offering reduced admission of $5

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Georgia O’Keeffe in Conversation  on view through August 17, 2025. This exhibition celebrates the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings by uniting the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe, participated in emerging art movements, yet occupied marginalized spaces in society.

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Federico Uribe: Menagerie  on view through January 12, 2025. This exhibition offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor and a touch of irony, the sculptures in this exhibition invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.

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Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed  on view through November 9, 2024. Mary Janacek, this year’s winner of the annual MIXMASTER competition, documents the changing world around her through layers of burned, torn and painted paper. This exhibition showcases her evocative artwork that captures specific environmental and cultural moments. From nights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to days when wildfire smoke blotted out the sun, visitors are invited to recall the emotions of each dynamic scene and immerse themselves in Janacek’s riveting work.

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Poskas: Father & Son  on view through January 5, 2025. This exhibition brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III for the first time. Peter Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Peter Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Peter Poskas II, and mid-career Peter Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork. Support provided by Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

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Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

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Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

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David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Thomaston Police Explorers present:

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Thomaston, Connecticut's 33rd Annual Summer Cruise

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In Memory of Terry W. Hawley, Founder

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Proceeds to benefit the Thomaston Police Explorers Post 4343

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For more information contact the Thomaston PD at 860-283-4343

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To learn more about The Thomaston Police Explorers program visit the Police Department's webpage

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Get updates about the car show on the Thomaston Car Show Facebook Page

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

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An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Come hear Hot Acoustics live at the Bellamy-Ferriday Preserve, 9 Main St. North, Bethlehem, CT. Bring chairs and food if you like. Sit under the big trees and relax.

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1 Group Drop-In = $50

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2 Groups = $85

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Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125

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****Insurance also accepted for this group****

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*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.

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Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+

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Led by licensed art therapists and artists.

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Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.

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“The past is gone, the future is not here, now I am free of both. Right now, I choose joy.”

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Join New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra as he guides you on how to wake up to new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in your mind and body, and help recover who you really are.

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• Are we in the midst of a major paradigm shift in science?
• How does our understanding of consciousness as pure potentiality enhance our capacity for intuition, creativity, conscious choice making, healing, and the awakening of dormant potentials such as non local communication and non local sensory experience?
• How does our understanding of consciousness also enhance our capacity for total well being (physical, emotional, spiritual, social, community, financial and ecological)?
• In the midst of widespread trepidation, what are the new goals that each of us might start pursuing right now?

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Chopra will address these questions as well as practical ways to experience transformation and healing.

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Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, FRCP founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation.

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Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”

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He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 94th book, Quantum Body - The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life, co-authored with physicist Jack Tuszynski, Ph.D., and endocrinologist Brian Fertig, M.D. was recently published in December 2023.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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 Discounted & Affordable Veterinary Services

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HEALTH & WELLNESS CLINIC INFORMATION

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Welcome to VetCareEverywhere, where we bring quality pet care right to your neighborhood. As a mobile nonprofit organization, we’re committed to ensuring that every pet receives the attention and care they deserve, regardless of financial constraints. Our wellness clinics are held several times a month, providing convenient access to affordable and top-notch pet care services.

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At VCE, we understand the importance of accessibility, which is why we offer discounted services for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to make pet care more accessible and affordable for everyone, because we believe that every pet deserves a healthy and happy life. Join us in our mission to promote wellness and compassion for pets everywhere.

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If you are interested in registering your pet to receive care at one our upcoming wellness clinics, please click to register below.

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Friday September 13th, 2024 - Hispanic Coalition Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day

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Saturday September 14th, 2024 - 2nd Annual BoriFEST - Official Puerto Rican Day Festival

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Sunday September 15th, 2024 - Official Puerto Rican Day Parade (25th Anniversary)

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Recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the accomplishments and personal contributions made by Puerto Ricans to our beloved community.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

​

Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

​

Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

​

Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

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David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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 Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today.

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Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. Yoko was named a Rising Star Pianist in the 2022 & 2023 DownBeat Critics Poll.

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For more than a decade Miwa’s trio has played regularly at major jazz clubs in their home city of Boston, as well as venues around the world. A favorite of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Miwa was chosen to play on “Marian McPartland & Friends,” part of the Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival. She was also chosen to perform at Lincoln Center’s annual Jazz and Leadership Workshop for The National Urban League’s Youth Summit. Miwa also appears regularly at New York’s famed Blue Note Jazz Club as well as Birdland and has performed and/or recorded with a wide range of jazz greats including Sheila Jordan, Slide Hampton, Arturo Sandoval, George Garzone, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kevin Mahogany, John Lockwood, Dominique Eade, and Johnathan Blake among others. In 2018 she performed on the main stage at the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the Litchfield Jazz Festival, where her trio drew the largest audience of any act. She is a Yamaha Pianos Artist, JVC Victor Entertainment and Ubuntu Music recording artist, 10X nominated and 2019 Winner in the Boston Music Awards as Jazz Artist of the Year, and Boston Phoenix Best Music Poll winner.

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Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment

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 Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today.

​

Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. Yoko was named a Rising Star Pianist in the 2022 & 2023 DownBeat Critics Poll.

​

For more than a decade Miwa’s trio has played regularly at major jazz clubs in their home city of Boston, as well as venues around the world. A favorite of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Miwa was chosen to play on “Marian McPartland & Friends,” part of the Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival. She was also chosen to perform at Lincoln Center’s annual Jazz and Leadership Workshop for The National Urban League’s Youth Summit. Miwa also appears regularly at New York’s famed Blue Note Jazz Club as well as Birdland and has performed and/or recorded with a wide range of jazz greats including Sheila Jordan, Slide Hampton, Arturo Sandoval, George Garzone, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kevin Mahogany, John Lockwood, Dominique Eade, and Johnathan Blake among others. In 2018 she performed on the main stage at the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the Litchfield Jazz Festival, where her trio drew the largest audience of any act. She is a Yamaha Pianos Artist, JVC Victor Entertainment and Ubuntu Music recording artist, 10X nominated and 2019 Winner in the Boston Music Awards as Jazz Artist of the Year, and Boston Phoenix Best Music Poll winner.

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Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

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An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Free admission sponsored by Art Bridges’ Access For All Initiative.

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Friday September 13th, 2024 - Hispanic Coalition Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day

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Saturday September 14th, 2024 - 2nd Annual BoriFEST - Official Puerto Rican Day Festival

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Sunday September 15th, 2024 - Official Puerto Rican Day Parade (25th Anniversary)

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

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Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

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Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

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David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Join Megan Baldrige for a poetry reading at the Woodbury Public Library. Megan Baldrige is a homegrown Woodbury poet, graduate of Mitchell Elementary School, and daughter of Midge and the late Mac Baldrige, longtime Woodbury residents. 

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She studied Japanese at Yale, moved to New Mexico in the 1980’s and worked as a teacher (K-12, various grades at various times, and GED class teacher) until retirement 10 years ago. Recently she has written poetry: about politics, pumpkins, the pandemic, weeds in the garden, bad dogs and about the passion of addictive knitting. She will read a motley crew of light-hearted poems from her twelve books.

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 Neema Syovata is a Kenyan-American food writer and researcher who uses food as a lens to highlight the diverse traditions and complex histories of African cuisines, with a focus on East Africa.

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Her work explores the intersection between cultural heritage, identity, and culinary creativity. She holds a Master of Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University, which has equipped her with a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and historical contexts of food. Through her writing and research, she aims to celebrate the diverse food cultures of Africa.

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Experience the soothing sounds of nature with our Windchime Workshop! Join us for an enchanting afternoon of creativity as you craft your own fused glass windchimes, perfect for bringing melody and charm to your outdoor spaces.

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In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of glass fusing under the expert guidance of our experienced instructor. Using an assortment of colorful glass pieces, attendees will design and assemble their own unique windchimes, incorporating elements such as beads, shells, and other embellishments to add personality and flair.

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Each participant will have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind windchime that reflects their personal style and aesthetic. Whether you prefer a whimsical design with playful colors or a more elegant, nature-inspired theme, the possibilities are endless!

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After the workshop, participants will take their completed windchimes home to be strung and hung in their outdoor spaces. The gentle tinkling of glass against glass will bring a sense of serenity and tranquility to any garden, patio, or porch.

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Workshop Highlights:

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• Create your own fused glass windchimes to add charm to your outdoor spaces.
• Explore the art of glass fusing under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
• Customize your windchime with colorful glass pieces, beads, shells, and more.
• Take home a unique handmade creation to enjoy the soothing sounds of nature.

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Dates & Prices:

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• July 6th 2:00-4:00 or September 14 2:00-4:00

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Materials Included:

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• All glass materials necessary for creating a fused glass windchime
• Access to tools and equipment during the workshop

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Registration:  Secure your spot today by calling 203-888-1616 or emailing us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a beautiful fused glass windchime to enhance your outdoor oasis!

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 THE EDWARDS TWINS Return!

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Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70s and 80s? Now is your chance to see them live and recreated by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary superstars come alive in “An Evening with The Stars.” The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extra­ordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Friday September 13th, 2024 - Hispanic Coalition Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day

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Saturday September 14th, 2024 - 2nd Annual BoriFEST - Official Puerto Rican Day Festival

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Sunday September 15th, 2024 - Official Puerto Rican Day Parade (25th Anniversary)

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Over 75 local vendors, live music, kid zone, pet costume contest, beer garden, food trucks and family fun for everyone!

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Community Garden

​

Works by David B. Smith

​

Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

​

Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

​

Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

​

Closes Sunday, October 6th

​

Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

​

In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

​

David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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 THE EDWARDS TWINS Return!

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Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70s and 80s? Now is your chance to see them live and recreated by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary superstars come alive in “An Evening with The Stars.” The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extra­ordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

​

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

​

Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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 Carol Ziske embodies the spirit of reinvention and lifelong passion, with a career that has seamlessly transitioned across various facets of the theatre world.

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An accomplished director, choreographer, actor, and educator, Carol has over five decades of professional theatrical experience, making significant contributions both on stage and behind the scenes.

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Carol's impressive acting credits include performances in Fiddler On The Roof (Broadway) and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (1st National Tour). She also had memorable roles in A Little Night Music, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Jesus Christ Superstar, and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. Carol has directed a diverse array of productions including Valadon, Mad Dog on the Loose, The Great American Backstage Musical, The Snow Queen, Harvey, Anne of Green Gables, Mame, The 1940’s Radio Hour, Evita, Our Town, and Love Letters. Recently, she directed One Touch of Ava as part of Ivoryton Playhouse’s StAGEd Intent: New Play Readings for Boomers by Boomers. Current projects include developing and directing staged readings for two new musicals, Hurricane Jimmy and Quentin: A Roosevelt Musical, both by composer William Linster and late Hollywood scriptwriter Lawrence Alexander.

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As an educator, Carol has taught and mentored aspiring performers at Chase Collegiate School, Westover School, and The Warner Theater. She serves on the steering committee of the League of Professional Theatre Women in CT and on the board of directors for the Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden in Woodbury, CT. Carol's dedication to theatre has been recognized with accolades such as the Colgate Palmolive Achievement Award for Kids On the Block and the New Jersey Drama Critics Award for A Little Night Music.

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In her 2nd Act, Carol Ziske remains a beacon of inspiration, demonstrating that it is never too late to pursue new creative ventures and make an impact in the arts. Her journey and accomplishments continue to enrich the world of theatre and inspire countless individuals to follow their passions.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Led by the incomparable Janina Rosa, unleash your inner performer as you dive into the rhythm and passion of Broadway’s most iconic dance numbers. From the dazzling lights of Times Square to the heart-pounding energy of classic show tunes, this class is your ticket to mastering the moves that light up the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just finding your footing, Janina’s expertise and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to shine like never before. Join us and let your talent take center stage!

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A literary open mic in the gallery space will explore the theme of “colors.” Members of the Orenaug Poetry Group, founded three years ago in Woodbury will be the featured poets. 

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Woodbury Poet Laureate Sandy Carlson will moderate the open mic. Following the featured presentations, guests will be invited to read poetry or prose that they have written or that they like that is related to the theme of colors. The open mic will close with a community reading of “Colors Passing Through Us” by American novelist and poet Marge Piercy. All are welcome.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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1 Group Drop-In = $50

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2 Groups = $85

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Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125

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****Insurance also accepted for this group****

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*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.

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Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+

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Led by licensed art therapists and artists.

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Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

​

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Community Garden

​

Works by David B. Smith

​

Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

​

Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

​

Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

​

Closes Sunday, October 6th

​

Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

​

In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

​

David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

​

Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Calling all Loverboys and Material Girls; it’s time to throw back to big hair and gnarly neon clothes! New England #1 80s Band, The Future Heavies are coming to Seven Angels for a totally tubular night of new wave, pop, R&B, dance, and rock from the 1980s. The Future Heavies cover tunes by A Flock of Seagulls, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Eurythmics, Hall and Oates, Journey, Katrina and the Waves, Loverboy, Madonna, Michael Sembello, Nena, The Outfield, Pat Benatar, Paul Simon, Prince, Stevie Nicks, Survivor, and Tom Petty. Miss a rad evening that will have you dancing out of your seat? As if! Tickets: $20

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

​

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Landmark Community Theatre Youth Program will be continuing this fall with the play "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The program is open to youth ages 8 through 13 years old. No previous experience is necessary to enroll. Classes will be held at our production center, located at 9 Center Street Thomaston (across from Roma's florist). 

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Classes begin Saturday, September 21st and will continue to be held on Saturday mornings until December 14th.  Each class begins promptly at 9 am and ends promptly at 12 pm.  Parents are expected to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to ensure class starts on time. All students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in and bring a snack and refillable water bottle. Practicing at home will be required to participate. 

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There will be a performance for the public on the final day of class, December 14th at 2 p.m.  Each student will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the performance. Classes will increase the week before the performance to accommodate for extra rehearsal time. 

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Each student is expected to behave respectfully while in class. LCT has no tolerance for bullying of any kind. All accusations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated by the Youth Program Education Director and program staff. 

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LCT encourages all youth of different abilities to participate in our programs. If your student requires additional accommodations to participate, please let us know. A scholarship is available to those interested in receiving financial support. Email LCT Youth Education Director, Andrea Bingham, or call 860-283-8558 x102

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• Registration : $175 per student
• Time : 9 am - 12 pm (every Saturday)
• Dates : Starts Saturday, September 21st - ends Saturday, December 14th. 

Judy will be in person drawing pets at a pet-friendly Happily Furever After Pet Rescue fundraiser! Come on out and support this worthwhile organization and all that she does to help pets find new homes, and have your dog drawn at the same time! I believe the event is rain or shine. Contact the organizer with questions as it gets closer.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

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Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

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Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

​

David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Author Margaret Anne Mary Moore shares her debut disability memoir Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss at the Woodbury Public Library,

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When Margaret Anne Mary Moore's umbilical cord prolapsed and caused a five-minute deprivation during her February 1997 birth and delivery, she was given no chance of survival. As she was being connected to respirators in the neonatal intensive care unit, her parents were told that she would not live through the night. No medical personnel can explain why she survived and began to breathe on her own; they have labeled it a miraculous recovery. Margaret came home with cerebral palsy, a physical disability that impedes her ability to independently sit, stand, and walk. She relies on a wheelchair and walker. Given her speech impediment that makes her verbalizations unintelligible to those beyond her immediate family and close friends, she also relies on an Assistive and Augmentative Communication device, a specialized computer that allows her to type in her thoughts and have them read aloud by its synthesized voice. Margaret has needed assistance with feeding, dressing, tending to personal care needs, and transferring between her assistive equipment and furniture all her life.

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Just before her second birthday, Margaret's father died of a rare form of stomach cancer. She and her two older brothers were raised by their mom Anne, a single mother who believes in the power of perseverance, teaching the children that they should use the determination that their father Terrence had in his cancer battle as inspiration for overcoming obstacles to achieve their greatest ambitions. Because Anne recognized the intelligence that Margaret had in early childhood, she enrolled her in regular education when she was entering preschool. Using assistive technology to complete her work, Margaret attended normal classes and was held to the same academic standards as her able-bodied peers from preschool through her graduate studies. With her walker, she grew up playing adaptive soccer and running competitively. She has been a Girl Scout since five years old, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, and has even participated in extreme sports such as ice skating, parasailing, and ziplining. She now shares her childhood experiences in her debut memoir Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss, a current Pushcart Prize nominee.

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Margaret earned her MFA in creative nonfiction and poetry from Fairfield University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program in 2022 and is also a 2020 magna cum laude graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing and a minor in psychology. She currently works as a book editor and the marketing coordinator of an independent publisher, Woodhall Press, and also as an ambassador for her communication device manufacturer, PRC-Saltillo. She presents at national and international conferences multiple times each year, advocating for disability inclusion, accommodation, and tolerance of diversity in higher education and other sectors. In her personal time, she has founded service initiatives such as Positivity For Patients: The Art of Yes You Can, which works to donate works of art and writing depicting themes of motivation and positivity to be installed in hospitals in the hopes of uplifting patients’ spirits during long hospitalizations

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 Cost:  110

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Date:  August 3rd or September 21st

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Time:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Description:

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It’s sunflower season! Embark on a creative journey into the world of miniatures with our Sunflower Fields Forever Glass Workshop! Join us for an immersive experience where you’ll craft your own stunning 8×10 landscape fused glass piece using Bullseye Powders, frit, and stringers.

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In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the intricate art of glass fusing under the expert guidance of our experienced instructor. Using a variety of colorful Bullseye Powders, frit, and stringers, attendees will have the opportunity to design and assemble their own unique miniature landscape.

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From rolling hills to serene skies, each participant will unleash their creativity to bring their miniature landscape to life. Whether you’re a seasoned glass artist or a beginner, this workshop offers a welcoming environment for all skill levels to explore and experiment with glass as a medium for artistic expression.

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After the workshop, projects will undergo the firing process, resulting in beautifully fused and finished miniature landscapes. Participants can anticipate their projects to be ready for pick-up within one week, allowing them to proudly display their handcrafted masterpiece or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift.

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Workshop Highlights:

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• Create a stunning 8×10 landscape fused glass piece using Bullseye Powders, frit, and stringers.
• Explore the art of glass fusing under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
• Experiment with colors, textures, and techniques to bring your miniature landscape to life.
• Take home a finished glass masterpiece ready to be displayed or gifted.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive learning environment suitable for all skill levels.

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Date & Time:  August 3rd or September 21st, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Workshop Fee:  $110 per participant

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Materials Included:

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• All glass materials necessary for creating an 8×10 fused glass landscape
• Access to tools and equipment during the workshop

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Registration:  Secure your spot today by calling or emailing 203-888-1616/glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a stunning miniature landscape in glass!

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City Youth Theater/City Stage Company presents ‘Broadway in the Park,’ a captivating outdoor showcase of local talent, taking place on September 21, 2024, at Library Park in Waterbury, CT. The event features vibrant performances from emerging and seasoned artists, celebrating the magic of Broadway under the open sky. The festivities begin at 4:00 PM with food trucks and vendors, followed by showtime at 4:30 PM. It’s an evening of entertainment and community spirit you won’t want to miss!”

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City Youth Theater/City Stage Company presents ‘Broadway in the Park,’ a captivating outdoor showcase of local talent, taking place on September 21, 2024, at Library Park in Waterbury, CT. The event features vibrant performances from emerging and seasoned artists, celebrating the magic of Broadway under the open sky. The festivities begin at 4:00 PM with food trucks and vendors, followed by showtime at 4:30 PM. It’s an evening of entertainment and community spirit you won’t want to miss!”

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One of numerous promotional nights where I am featured in the fun zone providing free caricatures. The game however does require a ticket purchase. Please visit the website for the team for more info on purchasing a ticket. Note: I may have to put down that I am the main point of contact for this event but of course this is not my event. However, I will be at the event doing what I do so if there are questions regarding caricatures, you can reach out to me. Any questions regarding the actual soccer game you need to go to the website website for the soccer team.

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 Saturday, September 21 at 8pm         ROB ZAPPULLA & HIS ORCHESTRA: A Tribute to Herb Alpert Sergio Mendes This high energy concert moves non-stop as renowned trumpeter Rob Zappulla and his 10-piece orchestra perform the greatest hits of Herb Alpert, from the beginning of his career with the Tijuana Brass, throughout his entire solo career, and also showcases the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil ‘66 featuring sensational vocalists Atla DeChamplain and Leala Cyr.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Judy is drawing/selling caricatures at Seymour Pumpkin festival! Stop on by her booth for a special, hand drawn memento that will actually look like you! Prices vary depending on what is ordered, how many per picture, color or BW etc. Festival itself is free for attendees!

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 Jazz Brunch returns to the Palace Theater Poli Club this fall with the Eddie Allen Quintet.

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Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author, and educator, Eddie Allen plays everything from big band jazz to R&B/pop to Latin, symphonic, Broadway and everything in between. Always entertaining, Eddie performs jazz standards and originals in the tradition of Art Blakey, Horace Silver, and Cannonball Adderley.

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A delicious brunch is served at 11:00 AM, catered by Chef Charlene of Ciesco, the official caterer of Litchfield JazzFest. Enjoy an assortment of sweet and savory brunch favorites along with fruit and pastries while you relax and listen to some great music. Doors open at 10:15am. Music is 12pm – 2pm.

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Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment and Litchfield Jazz

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 Have any plans for September 22? Join Litchfield Performing Arts and the world-famous Eddie Allen Quintet at the Palace Theater’s Poli Club for their popular SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH! Doors open at 10:15 AM, food service begins at 11 with music from 12-2. Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author, and educator Eddie Allen plays everything from big band jazz to R&B/pop to Latin, symphonic and Broadway. On the Great White Way, Eddie has played in the orchestras of Ain’t Misbehavin', Black & Blue, Side Show, Jelly’s Last Jam, Five Guys Named Mo’ and the Color Purple. Besides the quintet, Eddie leads a quartet, two septets –Salongo and PUSH – and a big band: The Eddie Allen Aggregation.

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Eddie Allen Quintet

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Allen will be joined by top-flight jazz musicians pianist Oscar Perez, bassist Elias Bailey, drummer E.J. Strickland, and sax TBA. 

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Produced by Litchfield Performing Arts In conjunction with New England Arts and Entertainment

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Be sure to buy your tickets ASAP, brunches are a sellout.

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Convenient parking is available right across the street.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

​

Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

​

Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

​

Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

​

In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

​

David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

​

Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

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An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

​

Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Local author Rob Palmer comes to the Woodbury Public Library to share his recently published book A Fireman in the Making. 

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In this first-person fictional account, the author transports the reader back to early 20th century New York City through the eyes of Mickey Farley, an aspiring architect attending college. Mickey instead is drawn to the perilous world of firefighting in a teeming metropolis. In the era of horse-drawn steam fire engines when firefighting was performed with little regard for personal safety, Mickey experiences thrills, dangers, boredom, and intense action as a member of the greatest fire department in the world.

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Rob Palmer is a fifty-year fire service volunteer in his hometown of Stonington, Connecticut. A history enthusiast, his particular interests include the study of firefighting and fire apparatus of all eras. He is a member of the Board of Directors of The Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society in Manchester, Connecticut; its museum has brought early firefighting to life for him, and he enjoys giving tours there.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

​

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

​

Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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1 Group Drop-In = $50

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2 Groups = $85

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Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125

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****Insurance also accepted for this group****

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*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.

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Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+

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Led by licensed art therapists and artists.

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Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.

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Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

​

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

​

Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

​

An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

​

Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

​

Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

​

Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

​

Community Garden

​

Works by David B. Smith

​

Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

​

Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

​

Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

​

Closes Sunday, October 6th

​

Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

​

In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

​

David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

​

Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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 Jim Royle's name has become synonymous with jazz in the New England club circuit.

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His articulate playing is documented on several CDs, including Storm Before the Calm on the Sea Breeze Jazz label (2000), as well as the more recent Jazz By Coogan, showcasing Jim's small-group talents. Jim is the drummer for the prestigious New England Jazz Ensemble big band, which is the combined product of Walt Gwardyak (pianist of the famous Buddy Rich Band).

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Jim was added to Western CT State University summer faculty in 2006 to present, were he was in residence to present a week long steel drum workshop. Jim Royle was also added to the prestigious faculty roster for KoSA Percussion Workshop 2007 to present in Vermont, and Montreal.

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Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment

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  MACALAS  – The Music of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Beyond Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends! MACALAS performs the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer plus other great progressive rock tunes! Setlist includes From The Beginning, Lucky Man, Welcome Back My Friends, Tarkus, Still You Turn Me On, Hoedown and many more! With Bruce MacPherson – keys Bill Calabrese – bass, guitar, vocals Dave Lasalata – drums, percussion Tickets $27

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 Jim Royle's name has become synonymous with jazz in the New England club circuit.

​

His articulate playing is documented on several CDs, including Storm Before the Calm on the Sea Breeze Jazz label (2000), as well as the more recent Jazz By Coogan, showcasing Jim's small-group talents. Jim is the drummer for the prestigious New England Jazz Ensemble big band, which is the combined product of Walt Gwardyak (pianist of the famous Buddy Rich Band).

​

Jim was added to Western CT State University summer faculty in 2006 to present, were he was in residence to present a week long steel drum workshop. Jim Royle was also added to the prestigious faculty roster for KoSA Percussion Workshop 2007 to present in Vermont, and Montreal.

​

Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment

​

Call for submissions! ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

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This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

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Works in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media focusing on botanical art and landscapes will be shown by Joan Murray Anthony in September at the Woodbury Public Library.

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An artist for over 30 years, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of Covid when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington painting in the garden. When many places were closed down, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air, she lightly sketches flower subjects, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses, she adds more detail, lines, and complementary colors.

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Additionally, the exhibit will include work of closely observed botanical drawings collaged over an acrylic background which is painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float and suggest the connectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works.

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Joan has been inspired by landscapes at the Van Vleck Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and started its Artist Day in 2003. She will also exhibit several landscapes of Maine and Connecticut, some of which are in handmade, peaked, shadow box frames which suggest viewing the work through a window.

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Her work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery, Westover School, Washington Art Association, the Six-Pack Art Collective, Flanders Artist Day Exhibits, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.

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Community Garden

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Works by David B. Smith

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Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.

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Opening Reception on Friday, August 23rd from 3-6 pm 

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Artist Talk on Saturday, August 24th at 11 am 

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Closes Sunday, October 6th

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Gallery Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12-4 pm.

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In Community Garden, visitors are invited to explore a maze of neon-green vine sculptures intertwined with red velvet heart-berries - a space of growth, care, and expression. The surrounding walls hold a selection of textile works depicting members of an other-worldly community. Smith created these with an improvisational yet ordered process of photo-weaving, sewing, printing, tufting, painting, quilting and embroidery to merge pop culture and speculative fiction references with game-design, ecology, and psychology - reflecting the unique complexity of each individual. Smith, who struggled to express himself verbally as a younger person, found outlets in textile crafts and gardening, which he learned from his Jewish grandmothers, and offers creativity as a means for personal development, healing and building an inclusive and abundant future. He invites visitors to wander and make connections like one would in a community garden - a space to explore harmonious relations with organic processes, one’s self, and each other through acts of belonging, solidarity, vulnerability and support.

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David B. Smith makes fabric-based photo-sculpture, installation, and sound performance to explore fantasy, loss, commodity, and connection in American culture. To gain access to the back-end of cultural memory, he playfully rearranges iconography using pseudo programming code - consisting of digital and analog fragmentation, accreditation, and reorientation. He isolates patterns, crosses wires, and entertains poetic interpretations, making the once familiar strange and unsettling, yet oddly cozy.

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Smith holds an MFA from Bard College and has been awarded fellowships and residencies by Apex Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, Textile Arts Center, Millay Arts, Alfred University, Marble House Project, and I-Park. Smith’s work has appeared in exhibitions at MoMA PS1, The International Center of Photography, Johannes Vogt Gallery, Museum Rijswijk, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Asia Song Society, with solo shows at East Tennessee State University, Millersville University, SUNY Cortland, Halsey McKay Gallery, Geary Contemporary and David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, CO (a different David B. Smith). His work is in the collections of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Beth Rudin DeWoody, and Yale University, and has been discussed in The Observer, VICE, Time Out, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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www.thedavidsmith.com

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Instagram: @davidbsmith_

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Join us for a creative exploration as we craft beautiful fused glass coasters in our Fused Glass Coaster Workshop! Discover the art of glass fusing and design your own set of four unique coasters that will add a touch of creativity and functionality to your home décor.

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In this engaging workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of glass fusing under the expert guidance of our experienced instructor. Using a variety of colorful glass materials, attendees will have the opportunity to explore different design techniques to create custom coasters tailored to their personal style.

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Each participant will craft a set of four fused glass coasters, perfect for protecting surfaces from condensation and heat while adding a pop of color and flair to any room. Whether you prefer bold geometric patterns, intricate mosaic designs, or playful abstract motifs, the possibilities are endless.

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After the workshop, participants can look forward to their finished coasters being ready for pick-up within one week. Each set of coasters is a unique handcrafted creation, ready to elevate your entertaining and home décor. Projects are ready within a week of workshop.

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Workshop Highlights:

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• Create a set of four fused glass coasters customized to your personal style.
• Learn essential techniques in glass fusing under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
• Explore a variety of glass materials and design elements to craft unique coasters.

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Dates & Prices:

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• July 27th Coasters Workshop: $110
• September 28th Coasters Workshop: $110

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Materials Included:

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• All glass materials necessary for creating a set of four fused glass coasters
• Access to tools and equipment during the workshop

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Registration:  Secure your spot today by calling 203-888-1616 or emailing glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to create beautiful fused glass coasters that will impress your guests and elevate your home décor!

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