
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
TWO SHOWS: Sunday, February 9 at 2pm & Saturday, February 15 at 8pm
Patricia Griffin, who was born and raised in Waterbury, is a natural-born evidential Medium . She reads with tremendous accuracy, integrity, humor, and love. She brings messages to audience members from their Loved Ones in Spirit as she receives them . These messages help bring peace, closure and comfort while letting us know that, even though we leave our physical body, our spirit and soul live on. Patricia believes that death does not separate love. Love sees all, believes all, and never ends.
Patricia’s Seven Angels appearance is a homecoming due to her special connection to the building; her parents owned and ran the Hamilton Park Pavilion when it was a roller-skating rink until she turned twelve. Among all the venues where she has performed, this is the most meaningful.
Psychic Medium PATRICIA GRIFFIN
VSG’s Second Sunday Poetry and Music takes place every every 2nd Sunday at the Gallery. Reknowned poets and local talents alike will find a platform for their poetry, prose, spoken word, and acoustic performances creating a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression. By hosting these events, VSG aims to foster a sense of community and promote the art of poetry in Southbury and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, a storyteller, or simply a lover of the spoken word, mark your calendar for our open mic afternoons.
Second Sunday Poetry and Music
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Join Woodbury's 3rd Poet Laureate, Katie Baker, for an evening of poetry open to all. The Open Mic Nights meet monthly; February's theme is NOSTALGIA.
Feel free to bring original poems to share, or read a selection from a favorite poet. People are also welcome to just come and listen. All are welcome.
Open Mic Night at the Woodbury Public Library
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library invites you to “Meet Your Community”. On selected Thursday evenings, members of Woodbury’s nonprofits will provide exciting details of the roles they play in the Woodbury community and surrounding towns. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about what each group does, how they give back to the community and how you can volunteer and share in their missions.
Meet Sheree Marcucci, Director of Special Projects & Curated Programs, who will speak about the historic Palace Theater in Waterbury and how community members can become involved in their mission.
Meet Your Community: The Palace Theater
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
February 13, 14, 15 at 8:00 pm
February 16 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Love Letters
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Albert Rivera is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, adjunct professor at SUNY Purchase, clinician and Director Of Operations at Litchfield Performing Arts.
Litchfield Jazz Presents: Albert Rivera Quartet
Looking for something different to do this Valentine’s Day? Bring your sweetie (even if your sweetie is yourself!) to a hilarious night at Seven Angels! New York headlining comics come to Waterbury for an evening of giggles, guffaws and grins. Your ticket includes complimentary chocolates and champagne. Love and laughter – what’s better than that?!
Tickets: $37
MY FUNNY VALENTINE Stand-Up Comedy Night
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
February 13, 14, 15 at 8:00 pm
February 16 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Love Letters
Albert Rivera is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, adjunct professor at SUNY Purchase, clinician and Director Of Operations at Litchfield Performing Arts.
Litchfield Jazz Presents: Albert Rivera Quartet
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Adapted by Scott Kealey
On the banks of the Mississippi, one young boy is stirring up a bunch of trouble in town! Whether it’s tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence, hiding from his Aunt Polly, or trying to get the attention of the new girl in town, Tom Sawyer knows how to get into mischief. When he and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a crime, Tom must decide whether to come forward or run away. Mark Twain’s delightful tale of everyone’s favorite rascal comes to life in a fun adaptation sure to delight children of all ages!
Saturday, February 15 at 11am & 1pm
Sunday, February 16 at 11am
Saturday, February 22 at 11am
Sunday, February 23 at 11am & 1pm
Kid’s Stage: The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with a night of unforgettable rhythm and blues!
This special concert version of the beloved musical tells the story of Nomax, a man who finds comfort in the music of an imaginary 1930s jazz and rhythm and blues group. Based on Louis Jordan's 1943 musical short, this high-energy concert features his iconic music, blending jazz, blues, and swing to create a vibrant, toe-tapping experience. You’ll be transported back to the golden age of rhythm and blues with some of the most memorable tunes from this legendary music pioneer.
Don’t miss this one-night-only concert event that celebrates the power of music to lift our spirits and bring us together!
Five Guys Named Moe: In Concert
This presentation by Marc Chabot, Flanders Curator of Van Vleck Collections will take place on Saturday, February 15 at 7 pm in early modernist artist Natalie Van Vleck in the Studio she built in the 1920s out of antique lumber, located at 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury, CT. Natalie Van Vleck's art evolved rapidly over her career as she experimented with a number of approaches, including Cubism.
Mr. Chabot's talks bring Natalie alive through his extensive research and knowledge of her art, education and mentors. The lecture will cover the works in the concurrent show "Bringing Natalie Home" and how they trace the arc of Natalie Van Vleck’s contributions to early American Modernist Art of the 1920s and early 1930s. Her decision to stop painting in 1934 will also be examined, along with Flanders Art Committee’s plans going forward to make our collections of her art and archives available to a national audience of art historians, educators, artists, and the
curious public who wish to see and learn about the Art, Life and Legacy of Flanders’ amazing founder.
The talk is $11 for Flanders members, and $16 non-members. Registration is requested at 203-263-3711 or at https://flandersnaturecenter.org/programs&events
"Bringing Natalie Home" Talk by curator, Marc Chabot on the life and legacy of Natalie Van Vleck
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
February 13, 14, 15 at 8:00 pm
February 16 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Love Letters
TWO SHOWS: Sunday, February 9 at 2pm & Saturday, February 15 at 8pm
Patricia Griffin, who was born and raised in Waterbury, is a natural-born evidential Medium . She reads with tremendous accuracy, integrity, humor, and love. She brings messages to audience members from their Loved Ones in Spirit as she receives them . These messages help bring peace, closure and comfort while letting us know that, even though we leave our physical body, our spirit and soul live on. Patricia believes that death does not separate love. Love sees all, believes all, and never ends.
Patricia’s Seven Angels appearance is a homecoming due to her special connection to the building; her parents owned and ran the Hamilton Park Pavilion when it was a roller-skating rink until she turned twelve. Among all the venues where she has performed, this is the most meaningful.
Psychic Medium PATRICIA GRIFFIN
The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Adapted by Scott Kealey
On the banks of the Mississippi, one young boy is stirring up a bunch of trouble in town! Whether it’s tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence, hiding from his Aunt Polly, or trying to get the attention of the new girl in town, Tom Sawyer knows how to get into mischief. When he and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a crime, Tom must decide whether to come forward or run away. Mark Twain’s delightful tale of everyone’s favorite rascal comes to life in a fun adaptation sure to delight children of all ages!
Saturday, February 15 at 11am & 1pm
Sunday, February 16 at 11am
Saturday, February 22 at 11am
Sunday, February 23 at 11am & 1pm
Kid’s Stage: The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
The Acchords vocal group, Tommy, Warren, Phil and Dennis are known for their impeccable harmonies and energetic performances. The Acchords are the #1 Rock n Roll vocal group in the New York area. Their performance of the 50s, 60s and 70s blockbuster hits are electrifying, making the audience feel like they’re a part of the show. All of their song selections pay tribute to the original artists while making each beloved tune their own.
Tickets: $32
THE ACCHORDS – Doo-Wop Show!
A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" is an innovative play that chronicles the lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through their intimate written correspondence. From childhood through adulthood, their letters reveal two distinctive personalities—Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a traditional lawyer—as they navigate life's complexities, missed opportunities, and enduring connection. Uniquely staged with actors reading their letters side by side, the play explores the profound ways human relationships evolve, showcasing how written communication can capture the nuanced depths of love, friendship, and personal longing.
February 13, 14, 15 at 8:00 pm
February 16 at 2:00 pm
Admission $26 (not including fees)
Love Letters
Price: $50 General |$40 Members | $10 Waterbury Students| $25 Kids Adventure Passholder
9:30am–3:30pm @ The MATT
FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational childcare offering on days you might not get off! All supplies provided. Bring a bagged lunch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Jason Foberg at x114 or jason@mattmuseum.org
Support provided by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation.
School’s Out: History Mystery
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Price: $50 General |$40 Members | $10 Waterbury Students| $25 Kids Adventure Passholder
9:30am–3:30pm @ The MATT
FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational childcare offering on days you might not get off! All supplies provided. Bring a bagged lunch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Jason Foberg at x114 or jason@mattmuseum.org
Support provided by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation.
School’s Out: History Mystery
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Join us at Vicinanza Studios and Gallery for our exciting Karaoke Night. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have some fun, our karaoke program is the perfect place to showcase your talent and enjoy a night of music and entertainment.
Event Highlights:
- Date & Time: Every third Thursday, 6 PM - 9 PM - sign up starts at 5:30
- Location: Vicinanza Studios and Gallery
- Open to All: Singers of all skill levels are welcome
- Wide Song Selection: From classic hits to the latest chart-toppers
- Friendly Atmosphere: Supportive and lively community of music lovers
Grab your friends, pick your favorite songs, and get ready to shine under the spotlight at Vicinanza Studios and Gallery's Karaoke Night! It's the perfect way to unwind, have fun, and meet new people. See you there!
Karaoke at the Gallery
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Acrylic Pour with Faith Vicinanza
Two canvases, two techniques.
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. Many methods can be used to apply the paint to the canvas, some are more simple and are better for beginners – others are a bit more technical!
$50 (10 Person Limit) - all supplies provided
Acrylic Pour workshop
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Join us at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust for poetry readings from the recently published "Finding Home" a book of poems inspired by the process of trying to remove invasive plants and restoring space and light for indigenous plants to thrive. The process unleashed creativity in Woodbury's poet laureate (2023-2024) and led her explore the connection between gardening and poetry. Joining Sandy is Dee Salomon, the Ungardener, and Heidi Cunnick, chair of the Cornwall Conservation Commission with practical advice on what each of us can do to rid our yards of invasive plants. Held at the Studio, 5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798. Free to members, $6.00 non-members.
"Finding Home" - Poetry reading with Sandy Carlson about removing invasives
One of the most successful bands of all time gets the acoustic treatment with New England’s premier Eagles tribute band. This five-piece outfit is sure to bring back memories including such indelible hits as “Desperado,” “Hotel California,” “Take It to the Limit,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “The Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town,” and more favorites. You’re sure to be living “Life in the Fast Lane” with this rocking night of SoCal classics.
Tickets: $35
7 BRIDGES ROAD – An Acoustic Tribute to the Eagles
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Adapted by Scott Kealey
On the banks of the Mississippi, one young boy is stirring up a bunch of trouble in town! Whether it’s tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence, hiding from his Aunt Polly, or trying to get the attention of the new girl in town, Tom Sawyer knows how to get into mischief. When he and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a crime, Tom must decide whether to come forward or run away. Mark Twain’s delightful tale of everyone’s favorite rascal comes to life in a fun adaptation sure to delight children of all ages!
Saturday, February 15 at 11am & 1pm
Sunday, February 16 at 11am
Saturday, February 22 at 11am
Sunday, February 23 at 11am & 1pm
Kid’s Stage: The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Although modern inventions and engineering have transformed an ancient craft into a highly technical industry, the basic operations in paper making remain the same to this day. The steps in the process are as follows: (1) a suspension of cellulosic fibre is prepared by beating it in water so that the fibers are thoroughly separated and saturated with water; (2) the paper stock is filtered on a woven screen to form a matted sheet of fibre; (3) the wet sheet is pressed and compacted to squeeze out a large proportion of water; (4) the remaining water is removed by evaporation; and (5) depending upon use requirements, the dry paper sheet is further compressed, coated, or impregnated.
In this workshop, we will learn to make paper mash and finished paper with various types of garnish. Supplies will be provided.
$55 (15 Person Limit)
The Art of Paper Making
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Enjoy the sounds of rock and blues with local band, Timeless Groove! This quartet will take you on a musical journey from the 50’s to today, with songs to get you on your feet and dancing.
Timeless Groove Quartet Concert
Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young. This two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s career spans an amazing five-plus decades, from the seminal country rock sounds of Buffalo Springfield and super group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to garage band Crazy Horse and countless genre bending solo releases, spanning everything from folk, country, electronic and hard rock to rockabilly. Sugar Mountain brings to life the Neil Young concert experience, covering all of the best known songs, hits and deep cuts that are sure to thrill all, from the most ardent of fans to the casual Neil listener.
Tickets: $37
SUGAR MOUNTAIN – A Tribute to Neil Young
Long-time musical partners Fred Krug and Brian Crane bring Simon & Garfunkel's iconic folk songs to life as the tribute band "On Bleeker Street." Having performed sold-out shows at venues like the Booth Theater and numerous concerts-in-the-park across the Susquehanna region, the duo has been delighting audiences with their faithful renditions of 1960s folk classics for over three decades.
February 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Admission $35 (plus fees)
Box Office 860-283-6250
www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
On Bleecker Street - A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Band
The reception and opening celebration for our new exhibitions will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Opening remarks will take place at 1 pm. The Museum will offer a reduced admission of $5 for the day.
Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe & Kay Sage
February 23, 2025 – June 8, 2025
For the first time, Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay Sage places the work of these two pioneering female artists in conversation with each other. Using artwork, photographs, objects, and ephemera, this exhibition traces their personal artistic trajectories within the larger context of their life experiences. O’Keeffe (1887-1986) Sage (1898-1963) both came of age and artistic maturity in the early 20th century, a time of social and political upheaval alongside rapid technological change. Modern Women sheds light on how these two female artists responded to the challenges and opportunities of working in the early- to mid- twentieth century, eventually rising to prominence in important Modernist movements.
Arthur Nager: Building Stories
February 17, 2025 – June 1, 2025
After decades of photographing everyday life, artist Arthur Nager turned his attention to documenting the Naugatuck Valley. This exhibition compares Nager’s earlier works in black and white with recent color compositions of the region that capture the architecture and landscape of the Greater Waterbury area.
Opening Celebration: Modern Women & Arthur Nager
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Adapted by Scott Kealey
On the banks of the Mississippi, one young boy is stirring up a bunch of trouble in town! Whether it’s tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence, hiding from his Aunt Polly, or trying to get the attention of the new girl in town, Tom Sawyer knows how to get into mischief. When he and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a crime, Tom must decide whether to come forward or run away. Mark Twain’s delightful tale of everyone’s favorite rascal comes to life in a fun adaptation sure to delight children of all ages!
Saturday, February 15 at 11am & 1pm
Sunday, February 16 at 11am
Saturday, February 22 at 11am
Sunday, February 23 at 11am & 1pm
Kid’s Stage: The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
We mark the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby. It’s said that F. Scott Fitzgerald invented the term “Jazz Age”, so it’s perfectly fitting that we celebrate with this “jazz orchestra” concert featuring swinging hits of the 1920’s.
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents - Edmond Town Hall Series: The Jazz Age
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
Each week, homeschoolers will focus on a different art movement and practice art fundamental skills such as color theory and perspective. Students of all ages will enjoy being artistic, social, and learning new skills!
Cost
$15.00 per Participant
Please contact Education and Tour Coordinator, Lillian Prescott to customize your homeschool experience at (203) 753-0381 x118 or at lillian@mattmuseum.org .
Home Away From Homeschool: Adventures in Art History
Visit the newly opened UCONN Planetarium for a private show at the oldest planetarium in Connecticut and meet with an astrophysicist to ask questions! After lunch (included) receive a tour at the Benton Museum of Art from a museum educator. Depart at 9:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM.
Cost
$80.00 per Adult
$75.00 per Meet Up Ticket
$70.00 per Member Adult
$65.00 per Member Meet Up Ticket
Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Van Trip: UCONN Planetarium and Benton Museum
The Woodbury Public Library is delighted to once again host the Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase featuring the award winning art of NHS Seniors Jackson Brent, Logan Feng, Kayleigh Gingras, Molly Hartmann, Kiera Jacobi, Ava Parks, Audey Rogers, Zodie Smith, and Sophie Solury. The student’s work will be on display in the Library’s Gallery Space with a reception for the artists on February 8th at 2:00 PM. The students were taught by NHS Art Teacher Leeza DesJardins, an award winning artist in her own right. Her students go on to receive many art awards and many pursue a career in the arts after high school.
Nonnewaug High School Senior Showcase
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Woodbury Public Library invites you to “Meet Your Community”. On selected Thursday evenings, members of Woodbury’s nonprofits will provide exciting details of the roles they play in the Woodbury community and surrounding towns. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about what each group does, how they give back to the community and how you can volunteer and share in their missions.
Peg Shimer, Site Administrator of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, will share a brief history of the famed house and gardens in Bethlehem. Peg will share highlights and interesting facts about the property, and will also talk of ways to become involved with the historic landmark.
The Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden (also known as the Joseph Bellamy House) is a historic house museum, was built between about 1754 and 1767 by the Rev. Joseph Bellamy, a prominent Congregationalist minister who played an influential role in the First Great Awakening. The house and surrounding gardens are owned and operated by Connecticut Landmarks.
Meet Your Community: The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
Join us for an inspiring workshop where creativity knows no limits! ✂️✨ In Collage Dreams , you’ll learn to transform everyday fragments—magazine clippings, textured papers, and personal mementos—into stunning works of art.
Guided by expert artist Faith Vicinanza, in a welcoming studio environment, this hands-on workshop will spark your imagination as you explore the art of layering, composition, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this session is designed to unlock your creative potential and leave you with a masterpiece uniquely your own.
📅 Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Vicinanza Studios & Gallery
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal items you'd like to incorporate into your collage (photos, fabrics, etc.).
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! Let’s turn fragments into dreams and create something truly magical together.
Collage Dreams: Transforming Fragments into Art
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever.
For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
The Cher Show
Budding actors are invited to join staff members from Waterbury’s City Youth Theater for a 4-week acting class series at the Woodbury Public Library.
At the hands-on program, students will foster acting skills through ensemble building and improvisation techniques, and will work with monologues and other text throughout the course. Classes will begin with physical and vocal warm ups. No previous experience necessary. The acting class is open to all interested students in grades 6 & up, and like all library programs, is free, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Woodbury Public Library. Registration is required as space is limited.
Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, City Youth Theater is open to high school and middle school students and is committed to developing theater skills that challenge each student to perform at their highest skill levels on and off the stage. The techniques shared during the rehearsal process are applied productively to any endeavor students may encounter, whether or not they pursue a theatrical career, and help prepare them for a challenging, exciting world.
Teen Acting Class with City Youth Theater
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
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever.
For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
The Cher Show
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever.
For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
The Cher Show
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Despite not having many prior acting credits to his name, Bob Tansley first dove into directing youth community theater productions as a way of helping further his daughter Brooke’s theatrical experience.
A retail store manager at the time, he founded St. Mary’s Children’s Theater in 1992 and established Blessed Sacrament Children’s Theater and Post Theatrical Players in 2001. Now retired from retail, and after more than three decades directing and performing for these and other local theaters (including the Warner Theatre, Landmark Community Theatre, and Seven Angels Theatre), Bob founded the Golden Years Theatre Company in 2023, as a way of positively impacting the lives of senior citizens. Their inaugural production, Grease, generated much interest from performers and audiences alike. This summer’s production of Peter Pan is the subject of an upcoming documentary film produced by Folklight Film Club.
2ND ACT: Bob Tansley
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
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
In conjunction with an exhibit of his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable,” at the Woodbury Public Library, artist/author and college professor Steve Parlato will discuss his process and inspiration in creating the series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence. Part tribute, part call to action, the presentation, featuring Parlato’s poetry honoring those lost, will offer an opportunity for community conversation.
Middlebury artist Steven Parlato’s work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Artist/Author Talk
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Sally Terrell’s professional singing career may be a second act following thirty years as an English professor, but music has always been her first passion.
A native of Youngstown, New York, she began playing piano and singing at age six, poking out melodies alongside her father, a classically trained pianist and jazz aficionado who passed along his love for music while discovering his youngest daughter could play and sing by ear. Terrell’s interest and skill flourished in her public school music program, but she would put her musical ambitions aside while building a successful college teaching career in Connecticut. Terrell began singing professionally when she and her husband formed the Green Jazz Band in 2010.
Her first solo album, Just in Time (2019), features fresh takes on jazz standards and an original song, “Blue Piano,” written in tribute to her father. In March of 2020, a week after the pandemic lockdown began, she started writing songs at the piano as a way to cope with the dizzying events of that tumultuous spring while thinking about their profound impact on the musicians she’s worked with. She contacted her musical director and arranger, John di Martino, that very same week and told him she wanted to record a new album, despite having only a few unfinished originals and jazz standards in mind. While she didn’t know how the recording would take shape, she knew she needed to make music to somehow speak into the void, to affirm life when death seemed to be all around, when asking what it meant to “feel alive” became a fresh, necessary question for all of us. Her second release, Feel Alive (2022), “artfully captures the zeitgeist of the pandemic era with a collection of emotional, socially conscious originals and fresh interpretations of standards that uniquely fit our cultural moment.”
Both projects highlight a fruitful collaboration with producer and renowned jazz pianist John diMartino, who says of her work, “Sally brings a beautiful energy to these songs, breathing new life into them.” Terrell’s intuitive interpretations and razor-sharp ear showcase a velvety alto and a gift for sharing the timeless stories of jazz while boldly exploring her range across musical genres.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment
Sally Terrell Quartet
Sally Terrell’s professional singing career may be a second act following thirty years as an English professor, but music has always been her first passion.
A native of Youngstown, New York, she began playing piano and singing at age six, poking out melodies alongside her father, a classically trained pianist and jazz aficionado who passed along his love for music while discovering his youngest daughter could play and sing by ear. Terrell’s interest and skill flourished in her public school music program, but she would put her musical ambitions aside while building a successful college teaching career in Connecticut. Terrell began singing professionally when she and her husband formed the Green Jazz Band in 2010.
Her first solo album, Just in Time (2019), features fresh takes on jazz standards and an original song, “Blue Piano,” written in tribute to her father. In March of 2020, a week after the pandemic lockdown began, she started writing songs at the piano as a way to cope with the dizzying events of that tumultuous spring while thinking about their profound impact on the musicians she’s worked with. She contacted her musical director and arranger, John di Martino, that very same week and told him she wanted to record a new album, despite having only a few unfinished originals and jazz standards in mind. While she didn’t know how the recording would take shape, she knew she needed to make music to somehow speak into the void, to affirm life when death seemed to be all around, when asking what it meant to “feel alive” became a fresh, necessary question for all of us. Her second release, Feel Alive (2022), “artfully captures the zeitgeist of the pandemic era with a collection of emotional, socially conscious originals and fresh interpretations of standards that uniquely fit our cultural moment.”
Both projects highlight a fruitful collaboration with producer and renowned jazz pianist John diMartino, who says of her work, “Sally brings a beautiful energy to these songs, breathing new life into them.” Terrell’s intuitive interpretations and razor-sharp ear showcase a velvety alto and a gift for sharing the timeless stories of jazz while boldly exploring her range across musical genres.
Presented by New England Arts & Entertainment
Sally Terrell Quartet
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
Budding actors are invited to join staff members from Waterbury’s City Youth Theater for a 4-week acting class series at the Woodbury Public Library.
At the hands-on program, students will foster acting skills through ensemble building and improvisation techniques, and will work with monologues and other text throughout the course. Classes will begin with physical and vocal warm ups. No previous experience necessary. The acting class is open to all interested students in grades 6 & up, and like all library programs, is free, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Woodbury Public Library. Registration is required as space is limited.
Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, City Youth Theater is open to high school and middle school students and is committed to developing theater skills that challenge each student to perform at their highest skill levels on and off the stage. The techniques shared during the rehearsal process are applied productively to any endeavor students may encounter, whether or not they pursue a theatrical career, and help prepare them for a challenging, exciting world.
Teen Acting Class with City Youth Theater
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Join artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato at a reception for the exhibit of his collage series, Art for Change: “They Are Not Disposable,”
Artist Reception: Steven Parlato
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
VSG’s Second Sunday Poetry and Music takes place every every 2nd Sunday at the Gallery. Reknowned poets and local talents alike will find a platform for their poetry, prose, spoken word, and acoustic performances creating a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression. By hosting these events, VSG aims to foster a sense of community and promote the art of poetry in Southbury and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, a storyteller, or simply a lover of the spoken word, mark your calendar for our open mic afternoons.
Second Sunday Poetry and Music
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
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United Way Emerging Leaders Headshot Event
Join Woodbury's 3rd Poet Laureate, Katie Baker, for an evening of poetry open to all. The Open Mic Nights meet monthly; March's theme is WATER.
Feel free to bring original poems to share, or read a selection from a favorite poet. People are also welcome to just come and listen. All are welcome.
Open Mic Night at the Woodbury Public Library
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
1 Group Drop-In = $50
2 Groups = $85
Monthly Membership / 4 Groups = $125
****Insurance also accepted for this group****
*Please note that we accept Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim and Medicaid. Email genna@artlightenct.com if you would like to use your insurance.
Thursday evenings 6-8PM 18+
Led by licensed art therapists and artists.
Join us for our ongoing weekly 2-hour Women’s Intuitive Group that will focus on connecting you to yourself and to others while releasing emotional tension and reclaiming YOU. Your path to self-expression and mental health does not have to be lonely as you are guided through different aspects of self care. Our open studio and interactive nature of group will include a brief check-in with group members, ample time for a hands-on art directive and an opportunity to process your artwork with the group, should you decide to do so. All participants are offered a variety of media and techniques including but not limited to pencils, pastels, paint, clay, printmaking, stenciling, collaging, etc. Topics include Self-Compassion, Stress Management and Coping Tools, Resilience, Relationship Cultivation, Self-Identity, Gratitude, Confidence, Empowerment and Boundaries. This group will allow you to uncover barriers and identify your roles by noticing more self-awareness, and by becoming who you desire as you gain the patience and vulnerability to accept yourself and the world around you. Prior group therapy experience is NOT required. You also DO NOT need to be an artist or have art experience to benefit from this group.
Women's Intuitive Art Group
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury’s 10th annual A Night at the Club Auction & Benefit is set for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Aria in Prospect.
The evening will be filled with fun and, literally, games, allowing guests to experience being a member of the Club.
A Night at the Club
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki
Slapstick
Artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato brings his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable” to the Woodbury Public Library. The series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence is part tribute and part call to action.
The Middlebury artist's work has graced theater posters and book covers, and he’s exhibited throughout CT and in NJ, PA, and OH. An award-winning poet and college professor, Parlato is the author of two young adult novels, The Namesake (winner of the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in YA Fiction) and The Precious Dreadful. Both explore grief, loss, and hope. On stage, he’s played roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Parlato offers writing workshops at libraries throughout CT. Follow him on FB at Steven Parlato Author and IG: @stevenparlato.
Art for Change: They Are Not Disposable Collage by Steven Parlato
Budding actors are invited to join staff members from Waterbury’s City Youth Theater for a 4-week acting class series at the Woodbury Public Library.
At the hands-on program, students will foster acting skills through ensemble building and improvisation techniques, and will work with monologues and other text throughout the course. Classes will begin with physical and vocal warm ups. No previous experience necessary. The acting class is open to all interested students in grades 6 & up, and like all library programs, is free, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Woodbury Public Library. Registration is required as space is limited.
Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, City Youth Theater is open to high school and middle school students and is committed to developing theater skills that challenge each student to perform at their highest skill levels on and off the stage. The techniques shared during the rehearsal process are applied productively to any endeavor students may encounter, whether or not they pursue a theatrical career, and help prepare them for a challenging, exciting world.
Teen Acting Class with City Youth Theater
Slapstick:
Curated by Kevin Daly
January 11 - March 16, 2025
Located at Ball & Socket Arts in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 11, 2025 4-7PM
Slapstick is a physical type of humor involving play, exaggeration and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. In Slapstick, each of the artists included explores abstraction in a highly personal way with a sense of play and experimentation, both in process and in materials. The work included is unpretentiously formal, borrowing aesthetic attributes from Pop Art. This work successfully exudes the fun and delight of creation.
Featured Artists:
Cat Balco
https://catbalco.com/home.html
https://www.rickwesterfineart.com/cat-balco
Melanie Carr
https://www.melaniecarr.com/bio
Andy Cunningham
https://www.andycunningham.net/bio
Niki Lederer
Suzan Shutan
Taro Suzuki
https://www.highnoongallery.com/artist-page/taro-suzuki