Join Artsplace and the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce for our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We're celebrating our new location at 493 West Main Street, right in the heart of Cheshire. This is a free event beginning at 12pm on Wednesday, April 2nd. Lite bites will be served!
Artsplace Ribbon Cutting with the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce
On April 2nd we will be dedicating our new permanent installation, the Artsplace Memorial Hall, which features artwork from beloved former students. Join us after our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to honor our friends and family.
Artsplace Memorial Hall Dedication
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
Looking to have some fun, meet some new friends, and play some games with other adults that'll get your creativity flowing? Check out First Friday Art Games with Megan Jeffery! Enroll now for our April 4th date....and tell your friends!
First Friday Art Games
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.
Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
This show is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Come From Away
Eagles Tribute Band, Another Tequila Sunrise has been performing to sell-out crowds all over the country for nearly twenty years. The thunderous applause and standing ovations emphasize that this group is the premier Eagles Tribute band of the USA. Performing complete album sets to solo material from Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.
Friday, April 4th @ 8:00 pm
Box Office 860-283-6250
Admission $35 (plus fees)
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Another Tequila Sunrise - An Eagles Tribute Band
A World Premiere Comedy by Jacques Lamarre
Cast: Susan Haefner*, Brenna Peerbolt, Fior Rodriguez, Billy Winter and Sydney Yargeau
March 14 – April 6,
When Cherie’s boyfriend pops the question, she has no doubts that answer will be “YES!” After all, she’s been planning her dream wedding ever since she unwrapped her Fairytale Dream Wedding Barbie. With a binder stuffed full of ideas for the perfect dress, reception and ceremony, Cherie has her big day mapped out. Unfortunately, fate, friends and family have other plans that threaten to darken her dream and turn Cherie into a Bridezilla. A hilarious new comedy from the writer of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; Love & Spumoni; Italian Mom Loves You!; and Secondo.
NEW! For patrons ages 40 and under, tickets are $30 for all of our 2024-2025 season shows. Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of THE WEDDING BINDER to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
Saturday, March 15 at 8pm ………… Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, March 21 at 8pm…………… Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, March 28 at 8pm …………… The Cave
Saturday, March 29 at 8pm……….. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, April 5 at 8pm…………… Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, April 6 at 2pm……………..Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour (Sundaes on Sunday)
* Member of Actor’s Equity Association
The Wedding Binder
History Chip, in partnership with The Connecticut Storytelling Center and venues across the state, launches an ambitious storytelling project to preserve Connecticut's voices at the first ever All Connecticut Storytelling Rave, happening on April 5th. This event seeks to collect 10,000 stories from folks across Connecticut to make the history of Connecticut more inclusive and complete. Ask your local community center, library, museum, brew pub, etc., to be a Rave host . Your stories will help us celebrate America's 250th Birthday. You can also add your stories anytime to History Chip's online archive of true stories.
Because all of our stories matter!
All Connecticut Storytelling Rave
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Facing a town wedded to turf lawns, a world-wide pandemic, and municipal red tape of epic proportions, Cheshire Pollinator Pathway, nevertheless, successfully installed native gardens in town spaces, and managed to win over the hearts of many of their fellow community members. Join members of the Cheshire Pollinator Pathway, a 501c3 non-profit, for a talk highlighting their start, where they found help, information on selecting appropriate plants, design possibilities, and more.
At this talk, learn how a small group of determined women in Cheshire, CT, got their town to warm up to native plants in public places, why we as a community need to plant for the planet and plant for pollinators, and how you can do the same, whether that’s in your backyard or on a public space in your town. This program is sponsored by the Pomperaug Garden Club & Woodbury's Conservation Commission.
Creating a Pollinator Pathway
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.
Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
This show is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Come From Away
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Artist Reception: Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.
Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
This show is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Come From Away
A World Premiere Comedy by Jacques Lamarre
Cast: Susan Haefner*, Brenna Peerbolt, Fior Rodriguez, Billy Winter and Sydney Yargeau
March 14 – April 6,
When Cherie’s boyfriend pops the question, she has no doubts that answer will be “YES!” After all, she’s been planning her dream wedding ever since she unwrapped her Fairytale Dream Wedding Barbie. With a binder stuffed full of ideas for the perfect dress, reception and ceremony, Cherie has her big day mapped out. Unfortunately, fate, friends and family have other plans that threaten to darken her dream and turn Cherie into a Bridezilla. A hilarious new comedy from the writer of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; Love & Spumoni; Italian Mom Loves You!; and Secondo.
NEW! For patrons ages 40 and under, tickets are $30 for all of our 2024-2025 season shows. Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of THE WEDDING BINDER to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
Saturday, March 15 at 8pm ………… Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, March 21 at 8pm…………… Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, March 28 at 8pm …………… The Cave
Saturday, March 29 at 8pm……….. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, April 5 at 8pm…………… Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, April 6 at 2pm……………..Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour (Sundaes on Sunday)
* Member of Actor’s Equity Association
The Wedding Binder
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
Saturday, April 5th @ 8 p.m. (Adam Dziob & Brianne Lopez)
Sunday, April 6th @ 2 p.m. (Bill Starr & Lynne Wilson)
Admission $26 (plus fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Love Letters
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
A World Premiere Comedy by Jacques Lamarre
Cast: Susan Haefner*, Brenna Peerbolt, Fior Rodriguez, Billy Winter and Sydney Yargeau
March 14 – April 6,
When Cherie’s boyfriend pops the question, she has no doubts that answer will be “YES!” After all, she’s been planning her dream wedding ever since she unwrapped her Fairytale Dream Wedding Barbie. With a binder stuffed full of ideas for the perfect dress, reception and ceremony, Cherie has her big day mapped out. Unfortunately, fate, friends and family have other plans that threaten to darken her dream and turn Cherie into a Bridezilla. A hilarious new comedy from the writer of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; Love & Spumoni; Italian Mom Loves You!; and Secondo.
NEW! For patrons ages 40 and under, tickets are $30 for all of our 2024-2025 season shows. Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of THE WEDDING BINDER to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
Saturday, March 15 at 8pm ………… Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, March 21 at 8pm…………… Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, March 28 at 8pm …………… The Cave
Saturday, March 29 at 8pm……….. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, April 5 at 8pm…………… Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, April 6 at 2pm……………..Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour (Sundaes on Sunday)
* Member of Actor’s Equity Association
The Wedding Binder
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
Saturday, April 5th @ 8 p.m. (Adam Dziob & Brianne Lopez)
Sunday, April 6th @ 2 p.m. (Bill Starr & Lynne Wilson)
Admission $26 (plus fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Love Letters
An afternoon of jazz, provided by two B’s, who happen to be among the greatest practitioners of the genre. “Take Five” and join us as we make magic with these classics.
• Brubeck: Take Five
• Brubeck: Strange Meadowlark
• Brubeck: It’s a Raggy Waltz
• Brubeck: Unsquare Dance
• Bolling: Suite for Flute and Jazz Trio
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents - Litchfield Series: Brubeck & Bolling
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Join Woodbury's 3rd Poet Laureate, Katie Baker, for an evening of poetry open to all. The Open Mic Nights meet monthly; April's theme is GROWTH.
Feel free to bring original poems to share, or read a selection from a favorite poet. People are also welcome to just come and listen. All are welcome.
Open Mic Night at the Woodbury Public Library
Join us for our monthly somewhat literary book discussion for adults! Books in various formats are typically available at the desk approximately one month prior to the discussion. No registration is required! Refreshments served, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. We will be reading and discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.
The "Original" Book Discussion
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
Dan Pugach is a 2025 Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer and a three-time recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Jazz Composer Award.
He is also a winner of the BMI Charlie Parker Composition Prize/Manny Albam Commission as part of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, and a Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency Program participant at the Kennedy Center (where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Nathan Davis and George Cables).
He was the featured drummer on the 2024 Grammy Award-winning album “How Love Begins,” co-produced by Nicole Zuraitis and Christian McBride. Dan is the leader of The Dan Pugach Nonet and the Dan Pugach Big Band, playing his original music and arrangements. The Nonet and Big Band tour regularly, and have played at Bird’s Eye Basel, The Zone in Tel Aviv, Blue Note Jazz, Birdland Jazz Club, The 55bar, Smalls Jazz Club, The Jazz Loft, The Jazz Estate, Stowe Jazz Festival, and esteemed Performing Arts Centers across the country.
Dan’s debut nonet album, “Plus One” (2018), was released on UNIT Records and charted on jazz radio in the top 20. The album includes Dan’s arrangement of Jolene (Dolly Parton), which was nominated for a Grammy Award (Best Arrangement, Instruments with Vocals) alongside vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment.
Jazz: Dan Pugach Big Band
Dan Pugach is a 2025 Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer and a three-time recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Jazz Composer Award.
He is also a winner of the BMI Charlie Parker Composition Prize/Manny Albam Commission as part of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, and a Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency Program participant at the Kennedy Center (where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Nathan Davis and George Cables).
He was the featured drummer on the 2024 Grammy Award-winning album “How Love Begins,” co-produced by Nicole Zuraitis and Christian McBride. Dan is the leader of The Dan Pugach Nonet and the Dan Pugach Big Band, playing his original music and arrangements. The Nonet and Big Band tour regularly, and have played at Bird’s Eye Basel, The Zone in Tel Aviv, Blue Note Jazz, Birdland Jazz Club, The 55bar, Smalls Jazz Club, The Jazz Loft, The Jazz Estate, Stowe Jazz Festival, and esteemed Performing Arts Centers across the country.
Dan’s debut nonet album, “Plus One” (2018), was released on UNIT Records and charted on jazz radio in the top 20. The album includes Dan’s arrangement of Jolene (Dolly Parton), which was nominated for a Grammy Award (Best Arrangement, Instruments with Vocals) alongside vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment.
Jazz: Dan Pugach Big Band
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
Join avid fisherman Dylan Napoleone for a captivating informational session on how to get your fishing season off to a good start at the Woodbury Public Library!
The program talks about fishing locally for trout and bass. All ages and interest levels are welcome, no matter if you’re new to the sport or just want to share in the camaraderie of this pastime. Get tips on great places to fish for trout and bass, what baits to use, and more. As an accomplished fisherman, Dylan competes in fishing tournaments throughout the year and welcomes sharing his knowledge of fishing through talks around the state.
Fishing Seminar with Dylan Napoleone
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
ARE YOU DENSE? Music Fest returns to Seven Angels Theatre for an afternoon of fun and fundraising to prevent late stage breast cancer.
2pm Doors Open: Raffles, Silent Auction & Cash Bar
3pm: Concert by THE BRITISH INVASION YEARS: A ‘60s Musical Revolution
More than just the Beatles, this nostalgic musical retrospective spans the entire first wave of the British Invasion era, chock full of the groovy sights and sounds from BOTH sides of the Atlantic! First, you will hear chart toppers by iconic British groups such as The Zombies, Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Moody Blues, Herman’s Hermits, The Kinks and many others. As bassist/vocalist Bobby M. notes, “One of the reasons our sold-out audiences keep coming back is because they get to see and hear an incredible recreation of songs by these beloved artists.” In the second act, the American musical response follows as the band takes you through an exciting high-energy set of hits by legendary artists like The Monkees, The Beach Boys, Steppenwolf, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Mamas and The Papas, Neil Diamond, and The Turtles, to name just a few.
Tickets: $60
About ARE YOU DENSE?
Are You Dense is a non-profit breast cancer organization dedicated to educate women about the high cancer risks of having Dense Breast Tissue.
16th Annual ARE YOU DENSE? Music Fest featuring THE BRITISH INVASION YEARS
VSG’s Second Sunday Poetry and Music takes place every every 2nd Sunday at the Gallery. Reknowned poets and local talents alike will find a platform for their poetry, prose, spoken word, and acoustic performances creating a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression. By hosting these events, VSG aims to foster a sense of community and promote the art of poetry in Southbury and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, a storyteller, or simply a lover of the spoken word, mark your calendar for our open mic afternoons.
Second Sunday Poetry and Music
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Join us at Vicinanza Studios and Gallery for our exciting Karaoke Night. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have some fun, our karaoke program is the perfect place to showcase your talent and enjoy a night of music and entertainment.
Event Highlights:
- Date & Time: Every third Thursday, 6 PM - 9 PM - sign up starts at 5:30
- Location: Vicinanza Studios and Gallery
- Open to All: Singers of all skill levels are welcome
- Wide Song Selection: From classic hits to the latest chart-toppers
- Friendly Atmosphere: Supportive and lively community of music lovers
Grab your friends, pick your favorite songs, and get ready to shine under the spotlight at Vicinanza Studios and Gallery's Karaoke Night! It's the perfect way to unwind, have fun, and meet new people. See you there!
Karaoke at the Gallery
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
Thomaston High School Project Graduation presents, Illusionist Andy Gross at the Thomaston Opera House Friday, April 18th at 8:00 pm.
Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following! His videos have over 100 Million views and counting on the internet! He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas, cruise ships, fortune 500 corporate events, colleges and performing arts theaters everywhere. He is considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry and he will leave you spellbound. You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently The Ellen show and an NBC television special featuring his talents.
Andy is multi-talented entertainer that currently combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism successfully together making him one of the most sought after corporate entertainers in the world. Audiences are absolutely unanimous in their praise of this amazing performer. His ad-libs during his stand-up are compared frequently to Don Rickles and Robin Williams. His voice throwing is amazing to hear and only a few people in the world can throw their voice, it is must hear to believe!
Friday, April 18th at 8:00 p.m.
Box Office 860-283-6250
Adult Admission $36 in advance, $40 at the door (does not include fees if paying by card)
Senior & Student Admission $33 in advance, $37 at the door (does not include fees if paying by card)
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Proceeds benefit Thomaston High School's project graduation which provides a alcohol and drug-free graduation party for graduating seniors.
Project Graduation presents Illusionist Andy Gross
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage.
Lopez stars in his multi-camera comedy series for NBC, Lopez vs Lopez, featuring his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. The family sitcom, which has been renewed for its second season, follows George and Mayan in a fictionalized version of their real-life father-daughter relationship, exploring dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between.
Lopez can be seen in Snoop Dogg’s Amazon MGM sports comedy, The Underdoggs, and in the independent holiday comedy How the Gringo Stole Christmas, directed by Angel Gracia. Lopez joined the DC Extended Universe last summer, starring in the Warner Bros. Latin superhero film, Blue Beetle. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and featuring a predominantly Latino cast, the film follows its first ever Mexican American teenager turned superhero.
In 2005, Time named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. The following year, Lopez received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The show is recommended for ages 18 and up.
George Lopez
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
27th Wine, Beer & More Tasting Event Presented by The Exchange Club of Waterbury Charitable Foundation, Inc.
In partnerships with Mountain Top Liquors
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Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction Prizes, Door Prize and also featuring goodies from Sweet Maria's
27th Wine, Beer & More Tasting Event
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Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
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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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
"Next to Normal" is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers around a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the impact it has on her family. The musical addresses themes such as mental illness, grief, and the challenges of modern suburban life.
The narrative delves deep into Diana's attempts to balance her mental health with her family responsibilities, exploring the effects of her condition on her husband, Dan, and their children, Natalie and Gabe. The show is known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of these issues, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of mental health and family dynamics.
"Next to Normal" premiered off-Broadway in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009. The winner of 3 Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this critically acclaimed musical is not one to miss. Performances will be held April 25-27th at CT State Naugatuck Valley in the Ricci Playbox Theater.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.
Show contains mature themes that may not be suited for younger audiences.
Next to Normal
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that is a worldwide sensation!
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Dear Evan Hansen
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to share Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s series SCHOOL LUNCH in the Library’s Gallery Space in April.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt, a native New Yorker, received her M.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She earned her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Art Department Honors, at Queens College/CUNY. Lisa has been awarded six national Artist-In-Residence Scholarships and received a New York City Artist Corp Grant and a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Public Art Grant. She is the recipient of NYC Public Arts Grants and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SCHOOL LUNCH is a visual essay of contemporary student life created by drawing on-site, in real educational settings. Current social issues and their emotional attitudes are shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions which affirm cultural identity, brings together ideas espousing societal concerns and encourages a belief in the quality of human spirit.
Weinblatt’s painting series SCHOOL LUNCH has been exhibited in over 40 solo exhibitions, including the NYC Armory Show, with recent solo exhibitions at Waterworks Art Center/ Museum, NC, Karpeles Museum, NY, Morris Graves Museum, CA, Woodstock Museum, NY, Delaplaine Art Center, MD, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, PA, and The Judy Black Memorial Gallery /Gardens, CT. Weinblatt’s solo exhibitions include Central Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake Art Center, MD, Oxford Art Center, PA, 9/2023 and Goggleworks Art Center, Reading, PA. Selections from SCHOOL LUNCH is currently published in ‘New American Paintings’, Northeast issue, juried by Amy Sherald. SCHOOL LUNCH was published in the Fall ’23 issue of ‘WELTER’, University of Baltimore, MD and is currently published in “The Pasticheur” journal of Dickinson College, PA.
SCHOOL LUNCH 20 was digitally displayed on a billboard in Times Square, NYC. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt ‘s SCHOOL LUNCH series on display at the Woodbury Public Library
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that is a worldwide sensation!
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Dear Evan Hansen
"Next to Normal" is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers around a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the impact it has on her family. The musical addresses themes such as mental illness, grief, and the challenges of modern suburban life.
The narrative delves deep into Diana's attempts to balance her mental health with her family responsibilities, exploring the effects of her condition on her husband, Dan, and their children, Natalie and Gabe. The show is known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of these issues, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of mental health and family dynamics.
"Next to Normal" premiered off-Broadway in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009. The winner of 3 Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this critically acclaimed musical is not one to miss. Performances will be held April 25-27th at CT State Naugatuck Valley in the Ricci Playbox Theater.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.
Show contains mature themes that may not be suited for younger audiences.
Next to Normal
"Next to Normal" is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers around a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the impact it has on her family. The musical addresses themes such as mental illness, grief, and the challenges of modern suburban life.
The narrative delves deep into Diana's attempts to balance her mental health with her family responsibilities, exploring the effects of her condition on her husband, Dan, and their children, Natalie and Gabe. The show is known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of these issues, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of mental health and family dynamics.
"Next to Normal" premiered off-Broadway in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009. The winner of 3 Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this critically acclaimed musical is not one to miss. Performances will be held April 25-27th at CT State Naugatuck Valley in the Ricci Playbox Theater.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.
Show contains mature themes that may not be suited for younger audiences.
Next to Normal
The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that is a worldwide sensation!
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Dear Evan Hansen
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Welcome our latest exhibition, A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, a Collapse featuring the oil paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover in the Workshop Gallery on view until April 27, 2025 in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3 of Ball & Socket Arts.
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Artist Statement:
My creative practice begins with encounters in the landscape, often bearing witness to human interventions there. Themes include human claims over the land, as well as the relationship between the built environment and what is considered by many to be “wild.” This work reflects an active landscape: a living participant in the events of our time, as well as a record of time itself. These paintings often look like photo collages, as competing visual languages and surfaces evoke the interruptions or barriers that mediate our connection with nature. On occasion, portions of the picture plane appear to be torn away or excised, drawn elements are partially obscured behind layers of clear gesso, or the surface is built up to create a subtle bas-relief before paint is applied. The result suggests an unstable world in which an alternate scene may be concealed behind the painted image.
These paintings probe the impact of human activity on "nature," what the record etched onto our planet's surface reveals, the ongoing processes by which planetary and biological systems shape one another, and how humanity's brief presence will reverberate into the future. My goal is to create accessible visual narratives that locate our moment within the broader context of “deep time,” encouraging viewers to consider our place in these larger systems and whether our estrangement from the natural world might arise from not considering ourselves within this framework.
This somewhat melancholy work serves as witness to a fraught moment in time. Part meditation, part metaphor, part elegy, these paintings channel the joy and despair which characterize our species’ precarity. In the face of humanity’s uncertain future, I hope this work will foster connection and fellowship for those who cherish our living earth.
About the Artist:
Lillian Bayley Hoover's work is in public collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC), and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Grant, the Bethesda Urban Partnership's Trawick Award, multiple grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, a travel grant from Philadelphia’s Center for Emerging Visual Artists, and fellowships to attend residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Monson Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Her work has been featured on the cover of New American Paintings. She has had solo exhibitions at MoCA Arlington (Arlington, VA), Goya Contemporary (Baltimore, MD), BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD), and VisArts (Rockville, MD), among other venues. Hoover holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA from University of North Carolina Asheville. She teaches at Towson University.
https://lillianhoover.com/home.html
Image features: this simple learning, by Lilliian Bayley Hoover
A Breath, A Pause, An Eternity, A Collapse: The Paintings of Lillian Bayley Hoover
The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that is a worldwide sensation!
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Dear Evan Hansen
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
"Next to Normal" is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers around a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the impact it has on her family. The musical addresses themes such as mental illness, grief, and the challenges of modern suburban life.
The narrative delves deep into Diana's attempts to balance her mental health with her family responsibilities, exploring the effects of her condition on her husband, Dan, and their children, Natalie and Gabe. The show is known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of these issues, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of mental health and family dynamics.
"Next to Normal" premiered off-Broadway in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009. The winner of 3 Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this critically acclaimed musical is not one to miss. Performances will be held April 25-27th at CT State Naugatuck Valley in the Ricci Playbox Theater.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.
Show contains mature themes that may not be suited for younger audiences.
Next to Normal
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Woodbury-Bethlehem Community Music Foundation presents their fourth season of intimate Chamber Concerts. November 17, will feature The Haven String Quartet with pianist Jacob Wang. March 16, will feature pianist Alexandra Saracenco. April 27 closes our season with pianist Andrew Armstrong.
WBCMF Chamber Concert Series
Renowned violinist, Marissa Regni, joins WSO for a delightful mash-up of Bach and the contemporary composers who admired him, with a bit of Baroque, Boccherini, and bongos thrown in!
• Marais: The Bells of St. Genevieve
• Loussier: Concerto for Violin and Tabla
• Grieg: Anitra’s Dance
• Boccherini: Fandango
• J.S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043
• Grappelli/South/Reinhardt: Concerto for Two Violins
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents - Edmond Town Hall Series: Strings Attached
The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that is a worldwide sensation!
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.
Including some of the most iconic musical theatre songs from the last decade, including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window,” and “For Forever,” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains adult themes, including discussions of suicide.
Dear Evan Hansen
It followed the fish, the flight paths of immigrants, the sea-lanes of war: the knitted clothing of New England reflects maritime cultures the world over. Rich with origin mythology and salty with sailors’ yarns, garments like nippers, half-handers, and the infamous fisherman’s sweater each hold a romantic yet real place in our coastal history. Explore knitting a WWI submariner’s outfit with the Navy League! Imagine learning to knit with a pair of whalebone needles you carved yourself! Join Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue, historian & knitter, for an ode to wool and marvel once again at how the sea connects us all. A PowerPoint chronology comes to life with examples of breed-specific yarns and recreated garments.
Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue of Niantic has knit historical garments in between setting sails aboard New Bedford whalers, splitting codfish aboard Grand Banks fishing schooners, and lounging on O’Day Mariners. After more than 20 years at a major Connecticut maritime museum, she co-founded the Dirty Blue Shirts living history collective, whose participatory programs encompass everything from historic fashion & foodways to maritime culture & shipboard skills. Rebecca’s personal interest in historical hand-knitting stems from always being cold, no matter what century she’s interpreting. With all the plastic in today’s oceans, she thinks it’s time to revisit wool as the preeminent fiber of sustainability, versatility, and global community.
Knit So As to Turn Water: The History of New England’s Maritime Knitting
Build your 1:1 Art Lesson to you. You can customize each lesson by the skills that you want to learn. This can be in the medium of your choosing. We offer this to children, teens and adults.
We also offer packages upon request that are tailored to your artistic and creative goals. Contact genna@artlightenct.com for more information.
1 Lesson = $75
4 Lessons = $285
6 Lessons = $430
8 Lessons = $575
Private 1:1 Art Lessons
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
Leala Cyr is fast becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists of her generation. A rare “double threat,” Cyr complements her impeccable vocals with a warm, golden tone on the trumpet.
As a member of Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music and Chamber Music Societies,” she has performed around the world and has appeared on The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The View, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Austin City Limits, and more.
In February 2019, Cyr released her debut album, First Instinct. A blend of originals and standards, the album showcases her unique talent for vocal improvisation as well as her ingenuity as a songwriter and arranger.
Leala has appeared with her own group at highly regarded venues such as Cornelia Street Café, National Sawdust, Zinc Bar, and Rockwood Music Hall in New York City; Ryles Jazz Club, the Bee Hive, and the Beat Brew Hall in Boston; the Egg in Albany, NY; the Blue Opus in Green Bay, WI; and at the Baby Grand Jazz Series and Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment.
Jazz: Leala Cyr
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Leala Cyr is fast becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists of her generation. A rare “double threat,” Cyr complements her impeccable vocals with a warm, golden tone on the trumpet.
As a member of Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music and Chamber Music Societies,” she has performed around the world and has appeared on The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The View, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Austin City Limits, and more.
In February 2019, Cyr released her debut album, First Instinct. A blend of originals and standards, the album showcases her unique talent for vocal improvisation as well as her ingenuity as a songwriter and arranger.
Leala has appeared with her own group at highly regarded venues such as Cornelia Street Café, National Sawdust, Zinc Bar, and Rockwood Music Hall in New York City; Ryles Jazz Club, the Bee Hive, and the Beat Brew Hall in Boston; the Egg in Albany, NY; the Blue Opus in Green Bay, WI; and at the Baby Grand Jazz Series and Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment.
Jazz: Leala Cyr
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Grounded by George Brant
Performed by Kimiye Corwin
With live original music by Jane Chung
Hunting terrorists by day and returning to her family at night, boundaries begin to blur for an ace fighter pilot reassigned to drone warfare.
*Adult subjects and language, suitable for 14+ or accompanied by an adult
Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 PM
The Woodhall School
Bethlehem, CT
https://cttheatrex.networkforgood.com/events/84903-grounded-by-george-brant-2
GROUNDED by George Brant live theatre performance
Bob Sagendorf, a seasoned broadcaster both locally (14-NVR in Naugatuck, CT) and in New York City (WCBS -FM radio), was a major part of the team that created and launched the ESPN Radio Sports Network.
Bob was well known as a consummate professional both in front of and behind the microphone, with a commanding baritone voice. He remained in the broadcast world as both News and Sports Director for WATR radio in Waterbury until the unthinkable happened: Bob received a diagnosis of a rare benign brain tumor in a never-before-seen location. The remediation of that tumor, while successful, led to a loss of voice and 90 percent of hearing. Bob had to relearn how to speak, then went on to defeat stage 3 prostate cancer.
He chose to turn his devastating experiences — not only his own medical problems, but also the neurodivergent diagnosis of his beloved granddaughter Maggie — into a blessing. Bob and his wife Jan committed to raising and training a Rough-Coat Collie, Mollie, to be a therapy dog for autistic children and children with cancer. Bob’s story is a 2ND ACT that says a resounding yes to using one’s time along with newly discovered talents and resources to make a difference despite challenges!
2ND ACT: Bob Sagendorf and Mollie the Collie
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*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.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
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.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is a groundbreaking play that explores the ordinary lives of residents in the fictional small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, through the omniscient narration of the Stage Manager who guides the audience through the daily experiences of the Webb and Gibbs families. The play unfolds in three acts—Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity—following the relationship between George Gibbs and Emily Webb from childhood through their marriage and ultimately Emily's tragic death, which leads to a profound meditation on the human tendency to overlook the beauty and significance of everyday moments. "Our Town" challenges audiences to appreciate the extraordinary within the seemingly mundane aspects of human existence, reminding us to cherish life's fleeting and precious experiences.
April 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
April 27, May 4, 11 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Our Town
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Based on the classic film comedy, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a reason to REJOICE! Can I get an “amen?!”
SPECIALTY NIGHTS!
Arrive early for the following performances of SISTER ACT – THE MUSICAL to enjoy complimentary pre-show treats in our lobby while supplies last!
NEW! FIRST RESPONDERS and their guests can attend our 2024-2025 season shows for only $30 (plus fees)! Select this option when purchasing your tickets.
Saturday, April 26 at 8pm …………. Cavallo’s of Waterbury – Opening Night
Friday, May 2 at 8pm………………Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)
Friday, May 9 at 8pm……………… The Cave
Saturday, May 10 at 8pm …………. Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Saturday, May 17 at 8pm…………. Angelina’s Apizza
Sunday, May 18 at 2pm……………Big Dipper Ice Cream (Sundaes on Sunday)
Sister Act
VSG’s Second Sunday Poetry and Music takes place every every 2nd Sunday at the Gallery. Reknowned poets and local talents alike will find a platform for their poetry, prose, spoken word, and acoustic performances creating a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression. By hosting these events, VSG aims to foster a sense of community and promote the art of poetry in Southbury and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, a storyteller, or simply a lover of the spoken word, mark your calendar for our open mic afternoons.
