Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!
Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.
The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show
- Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)
Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.
DEALERS: The 2025 show is full. There are no more tables available for dealers.
The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Bristol Gem & Mineral Club 53rd Annual Show
Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Fiddler on the Roof
She’s not your average lawyer… Elle Woods is taking the stage this October in a fabulously fun musical based on the hit movie! Packed with laughter, heart, and high-energy songs, this Broadway smash is perfect for the whole family.
Legally Blonde The Musical
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Join us for a fabulous evening of Argentine Tango dancing in Southbury Connecticut.
All levels welcome. You don’t need to bring a partner. Dance shoes optional, socks work fine. Avoid rubber sole shoes, too sticky.
$25 payable on site. Join us! More classes at GGTANGO.com
Dardo and Alonso
Argentine Tango in Southbury CT | By GGTANGO
Bob Burns, the Director of the Mattatuck Museum, always dreamed of a life in the spotlight. But sometimes life throws curveballs — you can duck, or you can swing and knock it out of the park.
Bob's first passion was for the theater. Through college, graduate school, and a teaching fellowship at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., Bob pursued his dream of becoming a working actor. When he moved to New York City, Bob continued acting, but found himself increasingly working for non-profits, eventually leading him to the Mattatuck Museum.
Using the lessons and talents he learned from the stage, Bob found new ways help others. This set him on a new path with a wide variety of opportunities and experiences, learning that working with like-minded souls to help others can be tremendously fulfilling — and that knowing how to tap dance can come in handy, too!
2nd Act: Bob Burns
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Curious about CT Hackerspace? Looking for a creative space to build, learn, or hang out with like-minded makers? Open House Night is the perfect time to visit!
Held every Wednesday (weather permitting), this open house event is open to members and non-members alike. Work on your own projects, get a tour, meet our friendly community, or just see what the space is all about. We’ve got a wide variety of tools and equipment—plus people who love to share knowledge and ideas.
No pressure. No agenda. Just a great night to explore and connect.
For photos and directions on how to find us, Click Here!
Open House Night at CT Hackerspace
Tetyana is deeply passionate about ensuring that everyone—especially refugees and immigrants—have access to education, resources, and opportunities for a better future.
Originally from a small village near Uzhhorod in the Zakarpattya region of Ukraine, Tetyana has been actively involved in raising funds for families in need and supporting children's education in Ukraine, especially during the ongoing war. With many of her family and friends still in Ukraine, her dedication to helping others navigate new beginnings is personal and heartfelt.
Tetyana’s career began in Ukraine as a journalist, where she spent six years publishing articles in local newspapers, hosting radio news segments in Uzhhorod and Kyiv, and serving as a correspondent in the Ukrainian Parliament. She also worked as a public relations specialist for one of Ukraine’s prime ministers, engaging with national and international media.
Immigrant Stories: Tetyana Pavelo
Join us every Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market in downtown Waterbury!
Open to all, the markets sell a wide variety of fresh and seasonal Connecticut grown produce, local eggs, jams and more.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program debit cards* (senior, WIC).
For more information you can access our website: www.brasscityharvestwaterbury.com
Don't miss your chance to shop local, fresh, and delicious- right in the heart of Waterbury every Thursday!
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market on the Green
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Auditorium
Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.
Waterbury Writers
Join us for the Women's Giving Circle's 9th Annual Kick Off to celebrate women who are shaping a stronger, more equitable future for women and girls in our region.
In addition to our celebration, Barbara Bradbury-Pape, Director of Leadership Giving for United Way of Waterbury, will present Pearls of Philanthropy – The Role of Women in Local Philanthropy: Past, Present, and Future. Since 2016, the Women's Giving Circle has invested over $230,000 towards uplifting women and girls across Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
We invite you to be part of the impact. This event is open to all who want to support women and girls in our region. Bring a friend! Please RSVP by October 20.
Women’s Giving Circle 9th Annual Kick Off Gathering
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
This class is an opportunity to learn about drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different drawing concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including lines, scale, shading, texture and composition. Students will draw from a still life set-up. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor.
Beginner Drawing for Adults at Artsplace
Auditorium
Join us on Fridays for a different craft project each week.
September 19: Rock Painting
September 26: Clay Trinket Dish
October 3: Macramé Bracelet
October 10: Yarn Pumpkins
October 17: Snow Globes
October 24: Leaf Stamp Towels
November 7: Autumn Garland
November 14: Thanksgiving Greeting Card
November 21: Holiday Snowflakes
Fun Friday: Leaf Stamp Towels
Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories makes a triumphant return to the Broadway Junior® catalogue, with an updated script and score made specifically for today’s young performers.
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
General Admission tickets $10 plus fees in advance OR $15 on / after 10/24/25
No refunds.
Oxford Middle School presents Alice in Wonderland JR
Bruce MacPherson (MAC), Bill Calabrese (CAL) Dave Lasalata (LAS) combined to form the band MACALAS. The group performs the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, ELO, Procol Harum, Phil Collins, Moody Blues, Genesis, Tears for Fears, Elton John, Grand Funk, Vanilla Fudge, King Crimson, and more! A Show Like No Other!
Tickets: $32 plus fees
MACALAS – The Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Others
Holidays in Waterbury * 9:00-10:00am
Highlighting the history as communities, each student will describe their favorite
Holiday experience, which will become a short script. ....................Free for grades 2-5*
The Gift of the Magi * 10:30am-12:30pm
Students will perform alongside resident professional actors to bring Emily Mattina’s
adaptation of the classic holiday tale to life. ....................................Free for grades 6-12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Saturday Acting Intensives
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction on both days. Paints, canvases and other supplies are included. A few days before workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
Atmospheric Landscape with Will McCarthy at Artsplace
Did you know that bats are more than a creepy Halloween decorations? Let's bring them to life together through the art of puppetry! Learn about the purpose of bats in our natural ecosystem as both predator and prey for other animals. Come find out why bats may be our most recent superhero, even if also legendary!
This interactive workshop by Adelka Polak of Sova Dance and Puppet Theater allows participants will create swooping bat rod puppets that we will utilize in our play-based learning games. This is fun for the whole family. Recommended for Ages 4-12 with their caretakers.
“Bats: Superhero of our Skies” puppet-making workshop with Sova Dance & Puppet Theater
Join fellow retro tech lovers for a deep dive into the golden age of computing and gaming! Whether you're restoring classic hardware, exploring vintage software, or playing old-school games, this meetup is for you.
Held every 4th Saturday of the month , this event is all about hands-on fun—reconditioning machines, building modern kits for retro use, and enjoying everything from DOS games to cartridge classics.
From Amigas to Ataris, floppies to CRTs—if it’s vintage and electronic, we’re into it. All skill levels are welcome. Come learn, play, and relive the magic!
Retro Computing & Gaming Meetup
Join Marie Marie Difilippantonio, Director of the Jean and Julien Levy Foundation for the Arts and co-author of Julien Levy: The Man, His Gallery, His Legacy for a talk on Julian Levy and his contributions to the art world.
Julien Levy best remembered the art dealer who brought Surrealism to the United States. His New York City gallery (1931–1949) was generally regarded as the place to view cutting-edge contemporary art and the gallery highlighted work by artists Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Arshile Gorky, Frida Kahlo, René Magritte, Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and Pavel Tchelitchew. Between 1931 and 1949, The Julien Levy Gallery also gave solo shows to 24 women while during that same period MoMA only had three solo female exhibitions. Works by Lee Miller, Frida Kahlo, Kay Sage, and Dorothea Tanning were among the artists represented by the gallery.
Julien Levy had a home in Bridgewater; Ms. Difilippantonio will talk about his time spent there and at the NYC gallery. She will talk about Woodbury former residents Yves Tanguy and Kay Sage along with a brief mention of the other artists in the area who had exhibitions at the Julien Levy Gallery.
Julien Levy: The Man, His Gallery, His Legacy
☕October 25 2:00-4:00 pm
It’s cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon, so it's time to make something that can keep up with whatever is in your cup. In this fun and relaxed two-hour workshop, you’ll design and create a set of four custom fused glass coasters that are as functional as they are fab. Whatever style you're into- geometrics, abstracts, or geometrical abstracts, your morning coffee is about to get a cozy little glow up. We'll be using Bullseye fusible glass, stringers, and frit to create your coaster set.
This workshop (like all of our others!) is beginner friendly. You do not need to know anything about glass to join in on the fun!
You’ll be doing something called coldworking, meaning you are making the project without using a kiln. We’ll be doing the firing after you leave. Projects will be ready in about a week or so after the workshop.
What to Expect:
🔹 You’re gonna make a set of 4 coasters!
🔹 We use a huge variety of shapes and sizes to inspire your design!
🔹 You’ll be learning essential building block fused glass techniques under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
🔹 Experiment with vibrant colors, textures, and possibly autumnal-themed patterns.
🔹 Take home a gorg little coaster set to bring you a little joy when you make your cuppa.
What’s Included:
✅ All materials and tools provided
✅ Personalized support throughout the workshop
✅ Four finished fused glass coasters, ready for pickup within one week
📍 Location:
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fused Glass Fall Coasters Workshop
Featuring the music of Brian Duford, classical guitar, and the TJ Thompson Jazz Quartet. Ticket includes a dessert buffet and wine/beer offerings.
Please join us as we Celebrate 20 Years and $200,000 in Grants to support Music Education and Music Programming in the Woodbury and Bethlehem Communities.
Woodbury-Bethlehem Community Music Foundation - 20th Anniversary Gala
She’s not your average lawyer… Elle Woods is taking the stage this October in a fabulously fun musical based on the hit movie! Packed with laughter, heart, and high-energy songs, this Broadway smash is perfect for the whole family.
Legally Blonde The Musical
ON BLEECKER STREET celebrates the music of the legendary folk duo Simon and Garfunkel, performing timeless classics that resonate with audiences of all ages. With a song list stacked with hits like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Hazy Shade of Winter,” “Scarborough Fair,” “I Am a Rock,” “Homeward Bound” and “The Sound of Silence,” ON BLEECKER STREET recalls the harmonies and heartfelt passion of the iconic Simon and Garfunkel songbook. This duo is backed up by the best session players in the area for an evening that you won’t want to miss!
ON BLEECKER STREET – A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel
Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction on both days. Paints, canvases and other supplies are included. A few days before workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
Atmospheric Landscape with Will McCarthy at Artsplace
Join Violet Davenport on Sunday, October 26th, and make some sweet collage art! Use a Gelli plate to create fun decorative paper, then use your custom paper to make a unique collage. The pieces will be attached to a 5” x 5” wooden canvas panel using a special Liquitex gloss heavy gel. The finished piece can either sit securely on a shelf or be hung on a wall.
Donut Collage at Artsplace
She’s not your average lawyer… Elle Woods is taking the stage this October in a fabulously fun musical based on the hit movie! Packed with laughter, heart, and high-energy songs, this Broadway smash is perfect for the whole family.
Legally Blonde The Musical
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support St. John’s music programs.
Perfect Pairings is a diverse program of duos (and some trios) performed by members and friends of St. John’s in the intimate setting of the church’s Library. Scheduled musicians include Thirzah Bendokas (‘cello), Henry Church (guitar and piano), Larissa Davidowitz and Ariana Keller (sopranos), Bonnie Havery and Robert Havery (on two pianos), Steven Minkler (piano), and Janet Rosen (oboe).
Únase a nosotros el domingo 26 de octubre para un concierto realizado por miembros y amigos de St. John’s. El concierto comenzará a las tres de la tarde, y será en la Biblioteca. Los músicos incluirán Thirzah Bendokas (‘cello), Henry Church (guitar and piano), Larissa Davidowitz and Ariana Keller (sopranos), Bonnie Havery and Robert Havery (on two pianos), Steven Minkler (piano), and Janet Rosen (oboe).
Perfect Pairings Concert
TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories through a guided search of the grounds. Community members learn about memorial iconography and history, connect with their community, spend time with friends and loved ones, and reflect on mortality. Bring a friend or two, arrive a few minutes before the start time, and enjoy a free outdoor activity that’s perfect for those excited for Halloween, cemetery lovers, historians, spooky appreciators, and neighbors alike!
TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt at Riverside Cemetery
TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories through a guided search of the grounds. Community members learn about memorial iconography and history, connect with their community, spend time with friends and loved ones, and reflect on mortality. Bring a friend or two, arrive a few minutes before the start time, and enjoy a free outdoor activity that’s perfect for those excited for Halloween, cemetery lovers, historians, spooky appreciators, and neighbors alike!
TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt at Riverside Cemetery
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Connecticut Community Foundation invites you to join your neighbors for a community forum focused on the evolving community needs of the Litchfield Hills. We’re bringing together local experts, nonprofit leaders, and community members to explore challenges, share solutions, and inspire meaningful action. We’ll hear from leaders tackling farming and food insecurity, housing, the social safety net, and the transportation needs of so many in our region. They include:
- Berta Andrulis Mette, Executive Director, Litchfield Community Center
- Jocelyn Ayer, Director, Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Carrie Lee Bunblasky, Executive Director, Wheels of New Milford
- Howard Rosenfeld, Board President, The Farmer’s Table
- Dr. Paul Scalise, Interim Senior Vice President of Operations, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Following the forum, we’ll leave space for networking and sharing resources with local organizations, including volunteer opportunities and community initiatives. We hope you can join us!
This is the Moment: Shaping the Future Through Responsive Change and Action
Connecticut Community Foundation invites you to join your neighbors for a community forum focused on the evolving community needs of the Litchfield Hills. We’re bringing together local experts, nonprofit leaders, and community members to explore challenges, share solutions, and inspire meaningful action. We’ll hear from leaders tackling farming and food insecurity, housing, the social safety net, and the transportation needs of so many in our region. They include:
- Berta Andrulis Mette, Executive Director, Litchfield Community Center
- Jocelyn Ayer, Director, Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Carrie Lee Bunblasky, Executive Director, Wheels of New Milford
- Howard Rosenfeld, Board President, The Farmer’s Table
- Dr. Paul Scalise, Interim Senior Vice President of Operations, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Following the forum, we’ll leave space for networking and sharing resources with local organizations, including volunteer opportunities and community initiatives. We hope you can join us!
This is the Moment: Shaping the Future Through Responsive Change and Action
Join us for a fabulous evening of Argentine Tango dancing in Southbury Connecticut.
All levels welcome. You don’t need to bring a partner. Dance shoes optional, socks work fine. Avoid rubber sole shoes, too sticky.
$25 payable on site. Join us! More classes at GGTANGO.com
Dardo and Alonso
Argentine Tango in Southbury CT | By GGTANGO
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Curious about CT Hackerspace? Looking for a creative space to build, learn, or hang out with like-minded makers? Open House Night is the perfect time to visit!
Held every Wednesday (weather permitting), this open house event is open to members and non-members alike. Work on your own projects, get a tour, meet our friendly community, or just see what the space is all about. We’ve got a wide variety of tools and equipment—plus people who love to share knowledge and ideas.
No pressure. No agenda. Just a great night to explore and connect.
For photos and directions on how to find us, Click Here!
Open House Night at CT Hackerspace
Join us every Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market in downtown Waterbury!
Open to all, the markets sell a wide variety of fresh and seasonal Connecticut grown produce, local eggs, jams and more.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program debit cards* (senior, WIC).
For more information you can access our website: www.brasscityharvestwaterbury.com
Don't miss your chance to shop local, fresh, and delicious- right in the heart of Waterbury every Thursday!
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market on the Green
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Enjoy two themed cocktails created by a talented bartender from Litchfield Distillery while enjoying an evening with the minds behind Buttons On! Join artist Beau McCall, guest curator Souleo, and Chief Curator Keffie Feldman, as they speak about the exhibition from conception to creation, and finally installation!
Non-Member: $20
Member: $15
Sober: $10
Docent: $5
Sponsored by the George and Grace Long Foundation, the Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund and the Litchfield Distillery
Cocktails and Conversations: Buttons On!
A full-length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film — this original production returns to the Palace stage!
If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you’ve never seen it like this! With witches flying live on stage, fantastic character look-alikes, including New England’s top singing Winifred Sanderson Impersonator, Summer Orlando, this tribute production is filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic, and more surprises. Also starring Miranda Miranda as Sarah Sanderson and Bonnie Petite as Mary Sanderson.
This show includes some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the 32-year-old Halloween cult classic. “It’s a Sanderson Sister takeover that’s sure to put a spell on you."
Creator and director Summer Orlando, who was seen in Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2, says, “Hocus Pocus is a cult classic Disney phenomenon. It’s the go-to Halloween movie for an entire generation and has a huge LGBTQIA+ following thanks to the divine Bette Midler; it's campy and it's fun. Add some of our special brand of magic and you’ve got yourself the number one Halloween show to see this year.”
Now in its 8th year, this production has already enchanted over 5000 people. HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! has been given the stamp of approval by five original cast members from the film including Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson), Jordan Redmond (original Angel), and Bette Midler (Winifred Sanderson), who says our Winifred looks just like her.
Come in costume dressed as your favorite Sanderson sister for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.
*We do not represent any licensed characters. This show is a parody and tribute and in no way affiliated to The Walt Disney Company in any way.
Hocus Pocus Live!!! 2025
"Water Verses”, works by artist Barbara Hocker will be on display in the Woodbury Library’s Gallery Space and Community Cabinet during the month of October .
Barbara Hocker was born in South Norwalk, CT. She has a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her earliest years were spent living between Long Island Sound and a saltwater marsh where life was organized by the tides. Water was elemental to everything, from the unique smell of the marsh at low tide to the floods that happened whenever storms came with winds from the northeast. Always interested in nature, it is probably no wonder that water has been her primary subject matter for more than 15 years. Barbara’s work inhabits the expanded field between photography, printmaking, and digital media. Digital photos, monotypes, watercolor, and encaustic become works on paper, panel, handmade books, and installations. Inspired by her interest in Wabi-Sabi, she fuses a material sensibility with a love of nature to create works that capture moments and details that are intimate, subtle, and beautiful, as well as layered, fleeting, and imperfect. Barbara has exhibited her work extensively, including solo shows in Connecticut at the Connecticut River Museum, Real Art Ways, ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library, TheaterWorks Gallery, EBT Gallery, Arts Center East, and the Celeste Lewitt Gallery at UCONN Health.
Her work is in institutional and private collections, including the University of Colorado Library’s Rare and Distinctive Book Collection, Saint Olalf College Rolvaag Library Special Collections Artist Book Collection, The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, University of Iowa Library, and the permanent collections of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Barbara is a member of Silvermine Guild, New England Book Artists, and the International Association of Hand Paper Makers and Paper Artists. She holds a degree in Fibers from Syracuse University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts and attended Cranbrook Academy of Arts. She lives in Bolton, CT with her muse/husband and two spoiled cats. Her studio is in Hartford, CT. For more information contact the library at 202-263-3502.
WATER VERSES - Works by Barbara Hocker
Holidays in Waterbury * 9:00-10:00am
Highlighting the history as communities, each student will describe their favorite
Holiday experience, which will become a short script. ....................Free for grades 2-5*
The Gift of the Magi * 10:30am-12:30pm
Students will perform alongside resident professional actors to bring Emily Mattina’s
adaptation of the classic holiday tale to life. ....................................Free for grades 6-12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Saturday Acting Intensives
Explore the possibilities of still-life painting in this workshop for beginners! Your instructor will cover composition, paint application, and color mixing...all the basics to create a still-life and build your creative confidence! Register online at www.artsplacecheshirect.org #acrylicpainting #cheshirect #thingstodoinct #ArtsPlace #cheshirelovesart
Acrylic Painting Workshop at Artsplace
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
Funky Fused Glass Mirrors Workshop
Ready to reflect your creativity… literally. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind fused glass mirror using colorful Bullseye fusible glass, stringers, frit, and your own unique flair. Each mirror will measure approximately 14–16 inches and is the perfect blend of function and fabulous. Whether you lean minimalist or maximalist, this workshop is a great time to let your personality shine!
You’ll be doing a type of glasswork called coldworking – this means you’ll be working with glass without applying heat. We’ll be firing the pieces after you leave in the kiln, and everyone’s project will be ready within a week. You don’t have to worry about assembling your lantern, either. We got that.
What to Expect:
Learn the basics of working with fusible glass, fundamental glass fusing techniques, and design insight from us!
Our instructor will guide you through the process with care and creativity! Everyone walks away with something they love.
Choose from a variety of textures, patterns, and colors to create your very unique mirror frame.
What’s Included:
All glass, tools, and mirror bases provided
Expert instruction tailored to all skill levels
Finished fused glass mirror, ready for pickup in one week
Location:
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fused Glass Mirrors
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Drop off your child (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM ; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Participate in exciting, art-filled daily camps designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative expression through hands-on projects and interactive experiences. Whether your child loves painting, performance, or both, there’s something for everyone at The MATT
Wednesday, October 8 : Memory Maker
Monday, October 13: Pop Art Palooza
Tuesday, November 4: Button Bonanza
Tuesday, November 11: Legends and Lore
Friday, November 28: Color Me Crazy
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
School’s OUT! payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy remains in effect. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
$50 General, $45 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass
Kids Adventure Passholders will receive 50% discount on the School’s Out prices.
School's Out!
Tefta Haxhi Bushka shares the story of how her and her husband's families escaped communist Albania in the early 1950s.
Tefta, a retired high school and college English teacher, has influenced the lives of countless students. In her retirement, Tefta channeled her passion for storytelling with her own experience of immigrating to America in her debut memoir, Memory Nights: A Multi-generational Family Story from Albania to America. Her book dives into the lives of refugees, offering a nuanced and poignant exploration of their struggles and resilience as they leave their homelands in search of safety and new opportunities. Through her insights, Tefta highlights the often-overlooked emotional and psychological challenges that accompany such monumental changes.
Her journey might not be glamorous or sensational, but it's honest and genuine. It is a story of a human being who faced the worst times and found the best in themselves and others. It is a tale of hope, courage, and love transcending borders, cultures, and languages. With her extensive background in teaching English, Tefta provides a unique perspective on the significance of language and communication in the lives of those who have been displaced. She underscores the power of words in bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding.
Immigrant Stories: Tefta Bushka
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Join us every Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market in downtown Waterbury!
Open to all, the markets sell a wide variety of fresh and seasonal Connecticut grown produce, local eggs, jams and more.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program debit cards* (senior, WIC).
For more information you can access our website: www.brasscityharvestwaterbury.com
Don't miss your chance to shop local, fresh, and delicious- right in the heart of Waterbury every Thursday!
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market on the Green
Auditorium
Join us on Fridays for a different craft project each week.
Fun Friday: Autumn Garland
Holidays in Waterbury * 9:00-10:00am
Highlighting the history as communities, each student will describe their favorite
Holiday experience, which will become a short script. ....................Free for grades 2-5*
The Gift of the Magi * 10:30am-12:30pm
Students will perform alongside resident professional actors to bring Emily Mattina’s
adaptation of the classic holiday tale to life. ....................................Free for grades 6-12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Saturday Acting Intensives
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
It’s fall y’all. And you know what we love about fall? How freakin colorful it is out in the wild. Falling leaves, a crisp morning, the bright oranges and the golden yellows. Ugh. Stop. I’m so ready for this and I want to keep that feeling forever. Aaaaand you can! In this workshop, we are making 4 fall themed panels out of fused glass, stringers, and frit. We’ll be going over the glass we use, tool demonstrations, safety precautions and showing students the building block techniques of fused glass.
You’ll be doing a type of glasswork called coldworking – this means you’ll be working with glass without applying heat. We’ll be firing the pieces after you leave in the kiln, and everyone’s project will be ready within a week. You don’t have to worry about assembling your lantern, either. We got that.
What to Expect:
Craft a one-of-a-kind fused glass lantern featuring rich fall colors! We’re talking fiery leaves, golden pumpkins, and deep harvest hues.
You’ll be learning fundamental glass fusing techniques in a pretty cool place.
Choose from a variety of textures, patterns, and autumn-inspired glass palettes. (Or whatever you want. You can make a rainbow forest. That’s fine with us.)
Receive step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor.
Take home your finished lantern within a week!
What’s Included:
All glass materials, tools, and supplies needed
Kiln firing and lantern assembly
Personalized instruction and support
Location:
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fall Fused Glass Lanterns
Join us for an unforgettable evening of friendship, food, drinks, raffles, dancing and the unveiling of the 150th Anniversary parade video and commemorative book.
Thomaston's 150th Anniversary Gala
With a youthful fire reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac during their peak years of performing, The Seven Wonders are lighting up stages and proving to audiences why they are the top tribute to this timeless band. Their collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes with a blistering and inspiring show. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Landslide, Gypsy, and more. Since their inception in 2017, they have garnered national attention for their high-energy performances. The Seven Wonders reconnect fans with the music they love.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Admission $35 (plus fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Seven Wonders - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
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
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Drop off your child (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM ; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Participate in exciting, art-filled daily camps designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative expression through hands-on projects and interactive experiences. Whether your child loves painting, performance, or both, there’s something for everyone at The MATT
Wednesday, October 8 : Memory Maker
Monday, October 13: Pop Art Palooza
Tuesday, November 4: Button Bonanza
Tuesday, November 11: Legends and Lore
Friday, November 28: Color Me Crazy
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
School’s OUT! payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy remains in effect. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
$50 General, $45 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass
Kids Adventure Passholders will receive 50% discount on the School’s Out prices.
School's Out!
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Join Woodbury's 3rd Poet Laureate, Katie Baker, for an evening of poetry open to all. The Open Mic Nights meet monthly; November's theme is HERITAGE.
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 every Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market in downtown Waterbury!
Open to all, the markets sell a wide variety of fresh and seasonal Connecticut grown produce, local eggs, jams and more.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program debit cards* (senior, WIC).
For more information you can access our website: www.brasscityharvestwaterbury.com
Don't miss your chance to shop local, fresh, and delicious- right in the heart of Waterbury every Thursday!
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market on the Green
Auditorium
Join us on Fridays for a different craft project each week.
Fun Friday: Thanksgiving Greeting Card
Holidays in Waterbury * 9:00-10:00am
Highlighting the history as communities, each student will describe their favorite
Holiday experience, which will become a short script. ....................Free for grades 2-5*
The Gift of the Magi * 10:30am-12:30pm
Students will perform alongside resident professional actors to bring Emily Mattina’s
adaptation of the classic holiday tale to life. ....................................Free for grades 6-12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Saturday Acting Intensives
The Band JAREN — Fronted by sisters Jaren and Jade LaGore, this all-female Pop/Rock group blends electric violin, guitar, and rich four-part harmonies for a fresh, inspiring sound. With backgrounds ranging from Carnegie Hall to multiple music awards, their mission is to reach hearts through powerful, faith-driven performances.
A Christmas Concert with The Band Jaren (Afternoon Show)
Cost: $110
Date:
November 15 2:00-4:00 PM
It’s cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon, so it's time to make something that can keep up with whatever is in your cup. In this fun and relaxed two-hour workshop, you’ll design and create a set of four custom fused glass coasters that are as functional as they are fab. Whatever style you're into- geometrics, abstracts, or geometrical abstracts, your morning coffee is about to get a cozy little glow up. We'll be using Bullseye fusible glass, stringers, and frit to create your coaster set.
This workshop (like all of our others!) is beginner friendly. You do not need to know anything about glass to join in on the fun!
You’ll be doing something called coldworking, meaning you are making the project without using a kiln. We’ll be doing the firing after you leave. Projects will be ready in about a week or so after the workshop.
What to Expect:
🔹 You’re gonna make a set of 4 coasters!
🔹 We use a huge variety of shapes and sizes to inspire your design!
🔹 You’ll be learning essential building block fused glass techniques under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
🔹 Experiment with vibrant colors, textures, and possibly autumnal-themed patterns.
🔹 Take home a gorg little coaster set to bring you a little joy when you make your cuppa.
What’s Included:
✅ All materials and tools provided
✅ Personalized support throughout the workshop
✅ Four finished fused glass coasters, ready for pickup within one week
📍 Location:
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fused Glass Fall Coasters Workshop
The Band JAREN — Fronted by sisters Jaren and Jade LaGore, this all-female Pop/Rock group blends electric violin, guitar, and rich four-part harmonies for a fresh, inspiring sound. With backgrounds ranging from Carnegie Hall to multiple music awards, their mission is to reach hearts through powerful, faith-driven performances.
A Christmas Concert with The Band Jaren (Evening Show)
Tusk is the number one tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none.
No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, TUSK leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world's best loved, top-selling bands.
Playing hits and deep cuts spanning the careers of Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac, TUSK has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Five pro musicians turned into masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art. TUSK features note-perfect renditions of both the solo and full band songs, with each member specializing in one of the core lineups of Fleetwood Mac (Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood). They possess an electric stage presence that can only come from well over a decade of touring together. Truly the best at what they do, TUSK is unmatched in their tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.
TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Join us every Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market in downtown Waterbury!
Open to all, the markets sell a wide variety of fresh and seasonal Connecticut grown produce, local eggs, jams and more.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program debit cards* (senior, WIC).
For more information you can access our website: www.brasscityharvestwaterbury.com
Don't miss your chance to shop local, fresh, and delicious- right in the heart of Waterbury every Thursday!
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market on the Green
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
Auditorium
Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.
Waterbury Writers
Auditorium
Join us on Fridays for a different craft project each week.
September 19: Rock Painting
September 26: Clay Trinket Dish
October 3: Macramé Bracelet
October 10: Yarn Pumpkins
October 17: Snow Globes
October 24: Leaf Stamp Towels
November 7: Autumn Garland
November 14: Thanksgiving Greeting Card
November 21: Holiday Snowflakes
Fun Friday: Holiday Snowflakes
Holidays in Waterbury * 9:00-10:00am
Highlighting the history as communities, each student will describe their favorite
Holiday experience, which will become a short script. ....................Free for grades 2-5*
The Gift of the Magi * 10:30am-12:30pm
Students will perform alongside resident professional actors to bring Emily Mattina’s
adaptation of the classic holiday tale to life. ....................................Free for grades 6-12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Saturday Acting Intensives
If you're reading this, it's here. The holidays are on the horizon. Let's celebrate! Let's get merry! Let's make some fused glass ornaments! Whether you’re decking the halls, trimming a tree, or brightening a window, these fused glass ornaments are little bursts of holiday joy that you’ll love forever!
In this festive workshop, you’ll create three one-of-a-kind fused glass ornaments. I'm talkin' evergreen trees, poinsettias, snowmen, dreidels, or absolutely anything your imagination dreams up. If you’re feeling extra inspired, you can keep absolutely keep going! Additional ornaments are just $20 each.
We’ll walk you through every step of the process:
🔹 Learn how to safely cut and grind glass into shapes!
🔹 Arrange vibrant pieces, stringers, and frit into your own designs
🔹 Discover the basics of glass fusing and why kiln magic makes your colors pop ✨
🔹 Enjoy a creative atmosphere with personalized guidance from the coolest people! (That's us!)
You’ll be doing coldworking (glasswork without heat). After class, we’ll fire your ornaments in the kiln so they’re perfectly fused and ready for pickup within a week.
What’s Included:
✅ All glass materials, tools, and supplies
✅ Kiln firing and finishing
✅ Step-by-step instruction in a welcoming studio
📍 Location:
Glass Source Studios
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments Workshop
In 2018 a group of musicians got together for a once a month Dead night at the Captain Daniel Packer inn in Mystic,CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun and Mystic Dead was born.
Deep dives into all things Grateful Dead coupled by the freedom to remain true to their own creative individuality has been and will always be the mantra of all 6 members of Mystic Dead.
November 22 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Admission $35 (plus fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
Mystic Dead - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
Drop off your child (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM ; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Participate in exciting, art-filled daily camps designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative expression through hands-on projects and interactive experiences. Whether your child loves painting, performance, or both, there’s something for everyone at The MATT
Wednesday, October 8 : Memory Maker
Monday, October 13: Pop Art Palooza
Tuesday, November 4: Button Bonanza
Tuesday, November 11: Legends and Lore
Friday, November 28: Color Me Crazy
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
School’s OUT! payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy remains in effect. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
$50 General, $45 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass
Kids Adventure Passholders will receive 50% discount on the School’s Out prices.
School's Out!
If you're reading this, it's here. The holidays are on the horizon. Let's celebrate! Let's get merry! Let's make some fused glass ornaments! Whether you’re decking the halls, trimming a tree, or brightening a window, these fused glass ornaments are little bursts of holiday joy that you’ll love forever!
In this festive workshop, you’ll create three one-of-a-kind fused glass ornaments. I'm talkin' evergreen trees, poinsettias, snowmen, dreidels, or absolutely anything your imagination dreams up. If you’re feeling extra inspired, you can keep absolutely keep going! Additional ornaments are just $20 each.
We’ll walk you through every step of the process:
🔹 Learn how to safely cut and grind glass into shapes!
🔹 Arrange vibrant pieces, stringers, and frit into your own designs
🔹 Discover the basics of glass fusing and why kiln magic makes your colors pop ✨
🔹 Enjoy a creative atmosphere with personalized guidance from the coolest people! (That's us!)
You’ll be doing coldworking (glasswork without heat). After class, we’ll fire your ornaments in the kiln so they’re perfectly fused and ready for pickup within a week.
What’s Included:
✅ All glass materials, tools, and supplies
✅ Kiln firing and finishing
✅ Step-by-step instruction in a welcoming studio
📍 Location:
Glass Source Studios
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments Workshop
I hope you’re leaving out cookies for Santa this year! In this workshop, students make one large fused glass plate, or a handful of small glass cookie plates. Or bowls! It doesn’t have to be for cookies. You can do whatever you want with this. As long as you’re merry about it. Students will learn the ins and outs of fused glass, including a demo on how to safely use the tools and how glass can change in the kiln. In this workshop, we use COE 90 Bullseye fused glass, stringers, and frit. You will be guided under our experienced fused glass instructors to make something Santa is gonna love every year.
You’ll be doing something called coldworking, meaning you are making the project without using a kiln. We’ll be doing the firing after you leave. Projects will be ready in about a week or so after the workshop.
What to Expect:
You’re gonna make a plate! Or bowl! Out of glass!
We use a huge variety of shapes and sizes to inspire your design!
You’ll be learning essential building block fused glass techniques under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
Experiment with vibrant colors, textures, and holiday-themed patterns.
Take home a beautiful + merry fused glass plate ready to showcase cookies and treats!
What’s Included:
All glass materials for your plate
Access to all tools and equipment during the workshop
Expert instruction and support
Location:
18 Bank Street, Seymour, CT
Holiday Fused Glass Cookie Plate
Ages: 7 and up
Price: Cost: $125 for two people (add an extra person for $50!) Please call ahead if you're bringing someone extra.
Dates:
November 30 11:30–1:30
December 14 11:30–1:30
Looking for a creative way to spend time together this holiday season? Bring your favorite little artist, your best friend, your grandparent—whoever makes your world brighter and craft something magical side by side!
In this fun Glass Buddies fused glass ornament workshop, each of you will create two glass palm sized ornaments, each! These little guys are perfect for decorating the tree, a holiday window, or even thoughtful gifts. From twinkling trees and playful snowmen to funky abstract designs, you can make anything your imaginations dream up.
What you’ll do:
🔹 Learn how to safely cut and arrange colorful glass pieces
🔹 Add texture and detail with stringers and frit for that perfect sparkle
🔹 Work together, laugh, and share creative ideas in a cozy, welcoming studio
🔹 Leave the firing to us—we’ll fuse your creations in the kiln, and they’ll be ready for pickup within a week
What’s Included:
✅ All glass materials, tools, and supplies
✅ Kiln firing and finishing
✅ Friendly, hands-on instruction in a relaxed setting
Glass Buddies Ornament Workshop (Ages 7+)
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
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
A humanities initiative exploring time, history, and transformation in Waterbury. Through storytelling, performance, and discussion, participants examine community identity, celebrate diverse winter holidays, and present original scenes...Free for Grades 2– 12*
*free for Waterbury students, thanks to Community Development Block Grant
Neighborhoods After School
C'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that's fun for the whole family!
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to the Palace Theater with its epic 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock & metal.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal. Performing the music of iconic bands including Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries & more!
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.
