UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.
Exhibition: Federico Uribe: Menagerie
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
CCS 2024 Purse & Bottle BINGO
WATERBURY – Children’s Community School is celebrating 55 years with a Purse & Bottle BINGO event as a fundraiser for the school on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at The Elks Club – 283 Main Street, Waterbury. BONUS! Each purse will contain a bottle of wine or spirits. Purse preview begins at 5:00 p.m. with the first BINGO starting at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $40 before the event, to order online visit ccswaterbury.org or contact Sue Mellitt 203-575-0659 x216. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $50. Your ticket includes 10 BINGO cards & dauber, one drink ticket, and one door prize ticket. Opportunity to purchase extra BINGO cards. Great raffle prizes! No outside beverages, but drinks will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring outside food for your table. Light snacks will be available.
Children’s Community School lays the foundation for Students of an urban community to achieve educational success by offering a robust curriculum and unique experiences by developing their individual character and cultivating strong family involvement. For 55 years CCS has continued to successfully educate and enrich Waterbury’s children.
Purse & Bottle BINGO
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.
Island of Sea Women
By Lisa See
Set on the Korean island of Jeju, The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls from very different backgrounds, as they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective. Over many decades—through the Japanese colonialism of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, the Korean War, and the era of cellphones and wet suits for the women divers—Mi-ja and Young-sook develop the closest of bonds. Nevertheless, their differences are impossible to ignore: Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, forever marking her, and Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers. After hundreds of dives and years of friendship, forces outside their control will push their relationship to the breaking point.
This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.
Location: Community Room
Book Discussion - Island of Sea Women
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
The mobile career bus will be here to teach some great computer basics training!
On November 14 they will be here to help train people on the basics of Microsoft Excel.
There will be one session from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and then another from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Both sessions will cover the same information.
To register to attend please hit the green button below. Each class is limited to 9 people. The mobile bus is wheelchair/ ADA accessible.
Computer Training- Microsoft Excel
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.
Exhibition: Federico Uribe: Menagerie
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
Enjoy two themed cocktails created by a talented bartender from Litchfield Distillery while enjoying an evening with Peter Poskas II and Peter Poskas III to hear about their art practice and current exhibition, Poskas: Father and Son. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the artists, as well as view the exhibition.
Sponsored by Litchfield Distillery.
Support provided by Linford and Mildred White Charitable Foundation.
Cocktails & Conversations: Poskas: Father and Son
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
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
Join your Mattatuck Museum staff and Members for a studio tour and live casting demonstration with sculptor Peter Kirkiles in South Kent.
Learn about Kirkiles’ process, his work as a professional metal fabricator, and his piece ‘Calder’s Pliers’ soon to be on view at the Mattatuck. The museum van will be available for transport.
Friday, November 15 | 1 PM
Free for Members
To register please contact Ryan Flanders at [ryan@mattmuseum.org](http://mattmuseum.org/?body=Hello+Ryan%2C
I+would+like+to+register+for+the+Member+Perks+Event+on+March+5th%3A+the+Albers+Foundation.&subject=Member+Perks+March) or 203-753-0381 x123
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Member Perk: Van Trip to Peter Kirkiles Sculpture Studio Tour
Meet and chat during our Coloring and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.
Coloring & Conversations
Poli Club @ The Palace Theater Waterbury, CT - November 15 Shows at 7 & 9
Kris Allen is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader and recording artist. His latest release, June (Truth Revolution Recording Collective) received a 4-1/2 Star Review from Downbeat Magazine. This 2022 release builds on Allen’s growing body of original work for an evolving jazz quartet. Of Kris’s work, the New York City Jazz Record said: “ Writing strong compositions for a simpatico quartet with its own sound and identity, Kris Allen goes from strength to strength.”
Kris Allen has performed and/or recorded with Illinois Jacquet, Gerald Wilson, Andy Gonzales, Jimmy Greene, Helen Sung, Winard Harper, the Mingus Dynasty, Avery Sharpe, Rogerio Boccato, Andy Jaffe, Kendrick Oliver’s New Life Orchestra, Noah Baerman, the Curtis Brothers and Mario Pavone among others. He has also collaborated with dancers, poets, and visual artists.
Kris’s work has received many awards and commissions, including a MacDowell Artist’s Colony fellowship and a Connecticut Office of the Arts fellowship. He is an Artist-in-Residence at Williams College and a faculty member at Litchfield Jazz Camp. He tours as the leader of his own quartet and as a member of the collaboratively-led “Triangle Offense” trio. Kris is a Vandoren Artist and plays Vandoren mouthpieces, reeds and ligatures exclusively.
For this Litchfield Jazz Presents performance at the Poli Club, Kris is joined by longtime musical co-conspirators:
Zaccai Curtis on piano, Matt Dwonszyk on bass and Jonathan Barber on drums. Their performance features brand-new, unrecorded compositions and selections from the band’s three albums.
For tickets visit https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/offstage-poli-club/jazz-kris-allen-trio
Litchfield Jazz Presents: Kris Allen Quartet – Poli Club Friday November 15
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
City of Waterbury and United Way – Volunteer Event
Volunteers are needed!
The City of Waterbury and United Way T-shirt drive was a success and now we need volunteers to convert the T-shirts to reusable bags that will be distributed to residents in need.
The volunteer event is being held on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at City Hall. If you are able to attend, please let me know.
City of Waterbury and United Way Volunteer Event
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
11 AM Storytime: The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush retold by Tomie dePaola
11:15 AM Kid’s Art Workshop: Federico Uribe Sculptures
Get inspired by current exhibit Menagerie by Federico Uribe and create animals out of common household objects! See how straws, colored pencils, and buttons can create masterpieces!
$5.00 per Adult
$10.00 per Child
$5.00 per Children 5 and Under
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Support provided by American Savings Foundation
Storytime & Kids Art Workshop
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
You're invited!
Artist's Reception
"Art from the Heart" exhibition
Oxford Public Library, Oxford, CT
The Art Show is on display now through through Dec 6, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday Nov. 16th 1:30-3:30pm
Free & Family friendly - all are welcome to join us for our MEET & GREET Artist Reception.
Sponsored by the Oxford Cultural Arts Committee, there will be Light refreshments and a guided tour of the arts on display! This makes a family friendly museum-like experience for everyone! Find out about the different pieces on display and learn about the artist's processes, inspirations, and insights! Meet the artists in attendance.
Portraits by ShawnaLee has two pieces on display: "En Pointe" and "Little March Dancers", both works about ballet - a discipline known for captivating our emotions!
For more information about ShawnaLee's works, or to commission your own: artist@shawnalee.com www.shawnalee.com
Artist's Reception "Art from the Heart" exhibition
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM
Woodbury Public Library
269 Main Street South
Woodbury, CT 06798
203-263-3502
Join artist Emma Welty for an introduction to hand-weaving tapestry on a mini frame loom on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM. Participants will learn how to dress a cardboard frame loom and weave using basic weave structure. Next, they will explore variety of techniques including slits, dovetail weave, hatching and color blending to experiment with texture, structure and image. Register at www.woodburylibraryct.org or by calling 203-263-3502.
Emma Welty is an artist and educator with a textile centered studio practice. Welty completed a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Fibers and Art History and an MFA/MA in Visual Art and Art History at Purchase College. Welty has held residencies at the Newport Art Museum in RI and the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC. Welty’s work has recently been exhibited in the Newport Art Museum, Piano Craft Gallery in Boston, Joseph Gross Gallery at the University of Arizona, the Gilbert Gallery at Miss Porter’s School, Heirloom Gallery in Brooklyn, Studio Hill Gallery, the Brookfield Craft Center and the Jamestown Art Center.
Weaving Tapestry on a Frame Loom with textile artist Emma Welty
The Episcopal Arts Center warmly invites YOU to our inaugural event! Join artist Johanna Jacob Kuruvilla as we transform clean recyclables into beautiful works of art. Artists of all ages are invited to bring their creations forward for a blessing, and we’ll conclude our time together with Holy Eucharist. In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, our theme for the afternoon will be "Gratitude." And yes—there will be snacks! We can't wait to see you there!
Trash to Thankful Treasure
Italian Bred, is an hilarious and heartwarming theatrical comedy that is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a girl growing up Italian on Staten Island.
Having written down everything her bawdy grandmother ever uttered, Candice slips in and out of multiple family characters, storytells hilarious childhood moments and sings songs that all make this woman an incredible talent of our time. Italian Bred has had successful shows across the country where she received rave reviews and played to sold-out crowds. This show will remind audiences of their own unique upbringing and relatable childhood memories. A new take on solo shows is exactly what Candice Guardino does best and it’s not to be missed!
Italian Bred: Candice Guardino
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.
Exhibition: Federico Uribe: Menagerie
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
History Gallery
June 23, 2024 – January 19, 2025
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the remarkable life and impact of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Presented through the Frederic "Flyhawk" Koch collection of Williams' art and memorabilia, generously donated in honor of his father, the exhibition encapsulates the legendary player's career and enduring legacy.
Exhibition: Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury
August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025
Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.
These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation
Fused Glass Cookie Plate + Bowl Class
Date & Time:
- November 17th 11:30-12:30
- December 15th 11:30-12:30
Description:
Santa loves when ya leave cookies for him, so why not make a great cookie plate that he'll remember? Let's get festive in our Fused Glass Plate + Bowl Class! Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll have the opportunity to craft your own custom holiday cookie plate or bowl!
Participants in this hands-on class will have access to a wide array of molds, allowing them to choose the shape and size of their plate or bowl. Whether you prefer a classic round plate, a modern square bowl, or something entirely unique, the possibilities are endless!
Under the expert guidance of our instructor, attendees will learn the art of glass fusing as they design and assemble their chosen shape using vibrant glass materials. From selecting colors to arranging intricate patterns, each step of the process will be a delightful exploration of creativity.
After the workshop, pieces will go through the firing process, resulting in beautifully fused and shaped plates or bowls. Participants can look forward to picking up their finished creations within one week, ready to be showcased or used in their homes.
Workshop Highlights:
- Create a custom plate or bowl in the shape of your choosing.
- Access to a variety of molds to inspire your design.
- Learn essential techniques in glass fusing under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
- Experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to personalize your creation.
- Take home a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece ready to adorn your table or serve as a decorative accent.
Dates & Prices:
- November 17th 11:30-1:30 pm
- December 15th 11:30-1:30 pm
Materials Included:
- All glass materials necessary for creating a fused glass plate or bowl
- Access to tools and equipment during the workshop
Registration: Secure your spot today by calling or emailing us at 203-888-1616 or glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Limited spaces available, so don't miss out on this opportunity to create a stunning fused glass plate or bowl that reflects your unique style and creativity!
Fused Glass Holiday Cookie Plate +Bowl
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
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
Hosted by HRFoodSafe - A Leading Instructor of the ServSafe® Programs
Join us for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification in-person class and exam. The class runs for approximately 6 hours. Regulatory requirements may vary, be sure to review class schedule for any hour requirements for your state. The exam immediately follows the class. All training materials incorporate the latest information from the most recent FDA Food Code. We use the ServSafe® Manager 7th Edition Revised for all class instructions.
Register for the class at hrfoodsafe.com
Any questions or looking for more information? Contact us at info@hrfoodsafe.com
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Class & Exam
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
All the world’s a stage! In this four week course, students will learn how to write a scene and spend classes crafting a miniature diorama for their story to take place within. Students will be exposed to scene writing, character development, and set design.
October 29, 2024
November 5, 2024
November 12, 2024
November 19, 2024
For the 4 class session
Each of the first two children in a family are $20 per class and the third child and up in a family is $15.
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Support provided by MacDermid Alpha
Home Away From Homeschool: Setting the Scene: Play Writing and Set Design
Join local freelance artist Sam Wilder and performing artist Ellie Mansfield for “Trash Portraits”, a repurposed art program the Woodbury Public Library.
The artists invite participants to join them in transforming ordinary discarded materials into extraordinary reflections of themselves. “Trash Portraits” is a creative opportunity where you can explore collage, various tracing techniques, and learn about value in art. It is necessary to have a photo of yourself (or a loved one) available to be copies or printed out at the event. Take home your new creations and feel good about reducing waste and giving new life to something once forgotten.
Create “Trash Portraits” with Local Artists at the Woodbury Public Library
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
Are you or a loved one more susceptible to fraud?
Join us on Wednesday, November 20th from 10am-11am at our branch at 281 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705.
Kathleen Titsworth, a CT Department of Banking representative will be there to tell you all the tips and tricks to stay vigilant against potential fraud attacks!
This is a FREE event! Light refreshments will be provided. Event is open to members, their loved ones, and/or caregivers.
Register Here! https://forms.office.com/r/2nYAfZvJxB
Fraud Awareness & Prevention Seminar
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
Join us for our newest book club, Afternoon Delights! Each month we will read one book, then meet the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm to chat about it. Simply pick up a copy of this month’s book at the front counter! No registration is required.
Coffee, tea and snacks provided by the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library
The Nowhere Girls
By Amy Reed
Three misfits come together to avenge the rape of a fellow classmate and in the process trigger a change in the misogynist culture at their high school transforming the lives of everyone around them in this searing and timely story.
Who are the Nowhere Girls?
They’re everygirl. But they start with just three:
Grace Salter is the new girl in town, whose family was run out of their former community after her southern Baptist preacher mom turned into a radical liberal after falling off a horse and bumping her head.
Rosina Suarez is the queer punk girl in a conservative Mexican immigrant family, who dreams of a life playing music instead of babysitting her gaggle of cousins and waitressing at her uncle’s restaurant.
Erin Delillo is obsessed with two things: marine biology and Star Trek: The Next Generation, but they aren’t enough to distract her from her suspicion that she may in fact be an android.
When Grace learns that Lucy Moynihan, the former occupant of her new home, was run out of town for having accused the popular guys at school of gang rape, she’s incensed that Lucy never had justice. For their own personal reasons, Rosina and Erin feel equally deeply about Lucy’s tragedy, so they form an anonymous group of girls at Prescott High to resist the sexist culture at their school, which includes boycotting sex of any kind with the male students.
Told in alternating perspectives, this groundbreaking novel is an indictment of rape culture and explores with bold honesty the deepest questions about teen girls and sexuality.
Afternoon Delights Book Club - The Nowhere Girls
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
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
On Saturday, November 23rd, at 10:00 a.m., Waterbury City Hall will be hosting the 12th Annual Waterbury Artisans Marketplace at City Hall on 235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The event will showcase and sell finely handcrafted artistic gifts. The market is a wonderful place to shop for all of your holiday needs. Such as jewelry, photography, fiber arts, soaps and skincare products, pottery, clothing and knitted wear, home goods, wood, paper, and metal crafts, and a wide variety of delicious food items. Whether a holiday gift, a stocking stuffer, or a hostess gift, you’ll find it here at the Artisans Marketplace. The market opens at 10:00 a.m. with free parking throughout downtown and the Buckingham Parking Garage, which is half a block from City Hall on Field Street. Throughout the day, the market will also feature food trucks parked along Grand Street. The market closes at 4:00 p.m.
Waterbury Artisans Marketplace
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
To the galleries we go! For this intermediate art class, students will be led around the galleries to sketch what they see. Inspired by the art around them, students will begin by practicing quick sketches to warm up and spend the rest of the session working on a close-up study of an art piece of their choice.
This class is specifically designed for children ages 9-15, to enhance their artistic interests and talents. It is for this reason that we kindly ask parents and siblings to wait outside of the classroom for the duration of the program.
Cost
$15.00 per Child Aged 9-15
Sponsored by Taft Red Rhino Fund and American Savings Foundation.
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Intermediate Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
To the galleries we go! For this art class, join a group as we sketch our way around the galleries. All experience levels are welcome to take part in this practice. We will begin by warming up with quick sketches of art in the galleries, and spend the rest of the session working on a close-up study of an art piece of your choice. All materials will be provided.
Support provided by Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund.
$15.00 per Adult
$10.00 per Member Adult
Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
Adult Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
History Gallery
June 23, 2024 – January 19, 2025
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the remarkable life and impact of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Presented through the Frederic "Flyhawk" Koch collection of Williams' art and memorabilia, generously donated in honor of his father, the exhibition encapsulates the legendary player's career and enduring legacy.
Exhibition: Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.
Exhibition: Federico Uribe: Menagerie
August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025
Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.
These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
Date & Time:
November 24th 11:30-1:30 pm
December 14th 2:00-4:00
Description:
Light up your winter nights with a custom-made fused glass lantern! In this exciting 2-hour workshop, you’ll create a stunning winter wonderland lantern featuring four fused glass panels, each depicting a beautiful wintry forest scene. Using a variety of glass materials, including frit, stringers, and glass paint, you’ll have the freedom to design intricate details that capture the essence of the season.
Under the guidance of our skilled instructor, you’ll learn essential glass fusing techniques while exploring the artistic possibilities of layering and fusing glass to create your winter landscape. Once your panels are completed and kiln-fired, they’ll be assembled into a sleek metal lantern that you can light with a candle, casting a warm glow through your custom designs. This lantern will make the perfect addition to your holiday décor or a heartfelt gift for someone special.
Workshop Highlights:
- Create a one-of-a-kind fused glass lantern with four custom-designed panels.
- Learn to work with various glass materials, including frit, stringers, and glass paint.
- Expert guidance provided in a fun, supportive environment.
- Your finished lantern will be ready for pick-up after kiln-firing, within a week of the workshop.
Dates & Prices:
November 24th 11:30-1:30 pm
December 14th 2:00-4:00
Lantern: $145
Materials Included:
- Glass materials for four lantern panels (frit, stringers, glass paint, etc.)
- Metal lantern frame for assembly
- Access to all necessary tools and kiln-firing
Registration:
To reserve your spot, call 203-888-1616 or email glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on the chance to create a glowing winter masterpiece!
Winter Wonderland Fused Glass Lantern
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That’s the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. This difficult journey, as seen on the recent popular Apple TV series, "Masters of the Air”, forced an impossible choice.
Holmstrom chose to carry the visual record he’d made of his 28 months in captivity, and Ball & Socket Arts in Cheshire celebrates that decision, and honors Veterans Day, with the exhibition, “Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom,” on view from Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 2024. Included with the exhibition at Ball & Socket’s Workshop Gallery (493 W. Main St., Bldg. 3) will be the sketches, finished drawings and watercolors from Holmstrom’s time in captivity, mostly at Stalag Luft III, the site of the legendary Great Escape.
Holmstrom, a Cheshire resident, survived his 28 months as a POW by recording his impressions in charcoal, paint and pencil on whatever paper he could scavenge. Contextual maps and information will accompany the digital reproductions of his striking images that capture the daily life and harrowing ordeals of soldiers incarcerated during World War II.
Stalag Survivor: The Art of Carl H. Holmstrom
Under the streetlamps of East Coast cities, doo-wop emerged bringing tight harmonies to the soundtrack of the 1950s. Beginning with groups like The Drifters and The Platters, Unchained Melodies celebrates the swingin’ harmonies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring songs like “Blue Moon,” “16 Candles,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Evenings- Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Unchained Melodies-The Doo Wop Musical
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
Led by the incomparable Janina Rosa, unleash your inner performer as you dive into the rhythm and passion of Broadway’s most iconic dance numbers. From the dazzling lights of Times Square to the heart-pounding energy of classic show tunes, this class is your ticket to mastering the moves that light up the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just finding your footing, Janina’s expertise and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to shine like never before. Join us and let your talent take center stage!
Broadway Dance Class
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
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein will be on display in the Woodbury Public Library’s Gallery Space.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is a project started by Woodbury resident Alex Feinstein soon after the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City. On daily walks with his wife around the Brooklyn neighborhood where they lived at the time, Feinstein noticed scores of discarded latex gloves littering the sidewalks and streets, and throughout Prospect Park. These gloves were nothing less than rubbish destined for landfills and, sadly, our oceans. But upon closer look, he saw something more, as objects of strange beauty in all their varied forms and colors, and took to photographing them just as he had found them, without ever touching, manipulating, arranging, or rearranging a single glove. The project evolved into hundreds of pictures share on an Instagram account, @unglovedBKLYN, not only as a form of artistic expression but also to document that especially grim time. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is on display during Library open hours.
Born and raised on Long Island, Alex Feinstein graduated with a degree in English from SUNY Purchase and moved to Brooklyn, NY long before it became a hipster mecca. At the height of the pandemic, he and his wife Cara happily moved to Woodbury, CT. Alex has enjoyed a long career as a private investigator, serving as vice president of an agency in New York. Having studied with the renowned editor Gordon Lish, he is also the author of many short works of fiction that have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, among other magazines and literary journals. Photography is another passion. No stranger to focusing his lens on scenic vistas in his worldwide travels, Alex’s eye focused instead on discarded latex gloves and their juxtaposition to the urban environment at a time when travel was curtailed. UNGLOVED BROOKLYN is his first exhibition.
UNGLOVED BROOKLYN: Photographs by Alexander Feinstein
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
Date & Time:
November 30th, 2 PM - 4 PM
Description:
Get into the winter spirit by crafting your very own stunning fused glass snowflakes! In this fun and festive 2-hour workshop, participants will use pre-cut strips of colorful glass to assemble delicate, beautiful snowflakes. Whether you hang them on your tree, in a window, or gift them to loved ones, these handcrafted creations are sure to add a personal touch to your holiday décor.
Guided by our experienced instructor, students will learn basic glass fusing techniques, allowing them to experiment with design and color combinations to make up to three unique snowflakes. With a wide assortment of glass strips provided, you can get creative with vibrant hues or opt for a classic frosty look.
After the workshop, your snowflakes will be fired in a kiln, and they will be available for pick-up within one week. Each snowflake will be a one-of-a-kind piece of art, perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your home or as a handmade gift for someone special.
Workshop Highlights:
- Create up to three custom fused glass snowflakes.
- Learn glass fusing techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment.
- Access a wide range of colors and design options to craft beautiful, personalized snowflakes.
- All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned glass artists.
Dates & Prices:
November 30th, 2 PM - 4 PM
Snowflakes (up to 3): $95
Materials Included:
- Pre-cut glass strips in a variety of colors
- Access to all necessary tools and kiln-firing
Registration:
Secure your spot today by calling 203-888-1616 or emailing glasssourcestudios@gmail.com. Limited spaces available, so don't miss out on this chance to create something truly special this holiday season!
Fused Glass Snowflakes
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Federico Uribe pairs form and unexpected materials to create imaginative and captivating sculptural assemblages. Highlighting his treatment of animals and the landscapes they inhabit, Federico Uribe: Menagerie offers a playful yet substantive perspective on the natural world. With a wry sense of humor, objects like Bambi made from bullets and Screwed Panda invite questions about the extractive relationship humans have established with animals and the land we all call home.
Exhibition: Federico Uribe: Menagerie
August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025
Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.
These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation
History Gallery
June 23, 2024 – January 19, 2025
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the remarkable life and impact of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Presented through the Frederic "Flyhawk" Koch collection of Williams' art and memorabilia, generously donated in honor of his father, the exhibition encapsulates the legendary player's career and enduring legacy.
Exhibition: Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
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
Create and build your own holiday wreath to hang in your home! Horticulturists from Broken Arrow Nursery will lead this workshop that will give tips on how to make a beautiful wreath. Wine and hot chocolate will be provided!
OFFSITE: Meet at the Mattatuck Museum and ride in the museum van free of charge, or meet at the nursery.
COST
$80.00
Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.
Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Adult Art Workshop: Holiday Wreath Making
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
Your favorite holiday party of the season is back...Cheers!
Toast the holiday season with friends, festive martinis and great food in our beautifully decorated lobbies. Local bartenders from area-favorite restaurants will be pouring martini tastings all night long. The Tom Devino Quartet will spread holiday cheer throughout the evening with classic songs and holiday hits. Enjoy delicious food from D'Amelios Italian Eatery with your evening's martinis. Cash bar will be available.
Participating Restaurants
- Diorio Restaurant & Bar
- Jesse Camille's Restaurant
- The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill
- Mix Prime
- Ria's Restaurant
- Sans Souci
- Signatures Restaurant
- Vyne Restaurant & Bar
Martinis & Mistletoe 2024
2nd Annual Kids Read Pajama Night – Hosted by Bucks Hill Community Club
Join us for a cozy, fun-filled evening at the 2nd Annual Kids Read Pajama Night! This family-friendly event invites kids to snuggle up in their favorite pajamas and enjoy an engaging night of stories, crafts, snacks, and more!
Highlights:
- Star Readers: Two inspiring young readers will share stories with the crowd.
- Book Giveaway: Each child will go home with a free book to encourage their love for reading.
- Craft Corner: Fun, hands-on activities for all ages.
- Snacks & Hot Cocoa: Warm treats to enjoy throughout the evening.
- Library Resources: Information on library programs and resources for families.
Admission is free! Registration is required. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or stuffed animal to add to the cozy atmosphere. Don’t miss this wonderful night celebrating the joy of reading and community!
Kids Read Pajama Party
Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 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.
WHAT OUR FANS THINK:
“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
“You’re mad if you don’t go — truly amazing”
“First class entertainment by first class musicians”
“The sublime talents of classical musicians are married to the raw power of rock”
“Candles, rock, metal, strings — it really works!”
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Cost: 95
In the Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop, students will assemble and create 3 of their own one of a kind, fused glass ornaments. If time allows and you’d like to make more ornaments, each additional piece you create is $20. Everyone is able to make a variety of ornaments or sun catchers, such as trees, poinsettia, snowmen, dreidels, or anything you can think of! There is no limit to how creative you can get in our studio. For this 2 hour workshop, you will have an instructor to guide you along the way for this hands-on session. Students will learn the classic glass techniques of cutting and grinding glass to fuse together later in the kiln. Ornaments are ready within one week. Deck the halls! (Or your windows!) Class fee includes glass materials, tools, and kiln time.
This is a very popular workshop, so please book ASAP! Call 203-888-1616 to make reservations before we fill up.
This workshop is $95 per spot.
Dates:
November 16 :10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
November 23: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 1: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
December 8: 11:30 – 1:30
December 14: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
December 21: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Interested in hosting a private party to make holiday ornaments with your friends and family? Email us at glasssourcestudios@gmail.com or call 203-888-1616 to see available dates that work with your schedule.
Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
"Reflections of You, Within a Portrait" Exhibition
Dec 7- March 1, 2025
Oxford Public Library, CT
The Oxford commission for the Arts is hosting an exhibition of local artists at the Oxford Public Library from December 7th through March 1st 2025. The exhibition will feature works of art on the theme of "Reflections of You, Within a Portrait".
Portraits by ShawnaLee will have works in the show.
Reception TBA.
Address: 49 Great Oak Rd, Oxford, CT 06478
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed Monday 9 AM–4 PM
The artwork shown here is of a social media influencer as seen through the screen of a cell phone. Charcoal. Available for purchase.
For more information about Portraits by ShawnaLee, visit www.shawnalee.com or email the artist directly to inquire about commissioning a portrait: artist@shawnalee.com
Art Show "Reflections of You, Within a Portrait" Exhibition
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted for solo stage performance by Patrick R. Spadaccino
from Charles Dickens's novel A Christmas Carol
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Dick Terhune’s one-man performance of A Christmas Carol, hailed as mesmerizing, breathtaking, brilliant, and unforgettable. Bringing over thirty of Charles Dickens’ most beloved characters to life in a way you’ve never seen before, Terhune's portrayal is a wonder to behold. One reviewer exclaimed, “A master artist and his riveting performance left the audience spellbound. You must see it!”
Guests are invited to BYD—bring their own dinner to enjoy before the show. Doors will open one hour prior to showtime for a relaxed and festive evening. Don’t miss this heartwarming performance that never fails to leave audiences on their feet!
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his miserly ways. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his mean behavior has affected those around him. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being.
December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 @ 7 p.m.
December 8, 15, 22 @ 2 p.m.
**Performance location is TBD - It will either be at the Thomaston Opera House or Thomaston High School
Admission $28
Box Office 860-283-6250
A Christmas Carol
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025
For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to realist still lifes before a life-altering accident, Poskas III has recently turned his attention to impressionistic views of the land, animals, and buildings surrounding his Washington, CT farm. A wide-ranging retrospective of late-career Poskas II, and mid-career Poskas III, this exhibition not only speaks to the body of work of both artists, but also tracks how their relationship has changed, grown, and deepened over time through the lens of their artwork.
Exhibition: Poskas: Father & Son
History Gallery
June 23, 2024 – January 19, 2025
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the remarkable life and impact of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Presented through the Frederic "Flyhawk" Koch collection of Williams' art and memorabilia, generously donated in honor of his father, the exhibition encapsulates the legendary player's career and enduring legacy.