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Friday 06/19/2020
New Britain concert series will return this summer; check out full list of musical acts scheduled Posted: 19 June 2020 [01:47 PM] @bradgameday There’s nothing like going to a concert in the summer and New Britain residents and visitors will get the opportunity once…
Wednesday 06/17/2020
Movie theater in Berlin switching to drive-in experience outdoors Posted: 17 June 2020 [12:48 PM] @MNHornick Despite movie theaters being included in phase two of Connecticut’s reopening, which began Wednesday, one local movie theater decided to keep…
Tuesday 06/16/2020
Museums have go-ahead to reopen; some in Bristol ready to open, but none in New Britain Posted: 16 June 2020 [04:19 PM] @Hooks_Ciara Another round of businesses around the state, including museums, will begin to reopen Wednesday as part of Gov. Ned Lamont’s phase…
New Britain's Little Poland Festival officially canceled Posted: 16 June 2020 [12:46 PM] @cshenNBH NEW BRITAIN – The annual Little Poland Festival has officially been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “It is a…
Monday 06/15/2020
Lake Compounce set to open with new guidelines, including big change in how to get tickets Posted: 15 June 2020 [01:35 PM] @brianjohnsonBP BRISTOL – Lake Compounce is set to open to the public July 6, but the experience will be a whole lot…
Friday 06/05/2020
Lamont moves up second phase of state's reopening by 3 days Posted: 05 June 2020 [12:14 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is moving up the second phase of reopening many businesses and activities by…
Friday 05/29/2020
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods set for reopening to general public Posted: 29 May 2020 [04:34 PM] The state's two federally recognized tribes are planning “soft” reopenings on Saturday for invited patrons and a partial reopening for the general…
Friday 05/22/2020
'We see a light at the end of the tunnel': Guide to what's next with Phase Two for reopening state Posted: 22 May 2020 [04:52 PM] @cshenNBH Following the state’s first day of reopening the economy Wednesday, Gov. Ned Lamont has started discussions about plans for phases two…
Tuesday 05/19/2020
Museums in New Britain, Bristol will have to wait to reopen Posted: 19 May 2020 [04:21 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – As the state begins Phase one of reopening, museums in New Britain and Bristol will not be among…
Thursday 05/14/2020
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra posting performances online, hoping to create personal connections Posted: 14 May 2020 [11:53 AM] @MNHornick Places of public entertainment will be the last to reopen once the state nears the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite…
Tuesday 05/12/2020
Connecticut Cabaret Theater in Berlin forced to suspend operations Posted: 12 May 2020 [04:16 PM] @MNHornick With Phase One of Connecticut’s reopening set to begin next week, Kris McMurray, owner of the Connecticut Cabaret Theater in Berlin…
Monday 05/11/2020
Connecticut summer camps will be allowed to open in June Posted: 11 May 2020 [01:26 PM] HARTFORD - Summer camps may open next month with some strict public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,…
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin not sure when it will reopen, seeks donations from community Posted: 11 May 2020 [10:50 AM] @MNHornick For 23 years, Kris McMurray was able to run the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre without any outside financial help, but with the…
Tuesday 04/28/2020
Summer Bummer: Gloomy summer looms for area residents as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips Posted: 28 April 2020 [02:58 PM] HARTFORD - Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
Polish American Foundation presents concerts of Broadway and classical music at NBMAA; New Britain mezzo-soprano to sing Posted: 11 March 2020 [09:52 PM] @CPaullinNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut will bring to New Britain two concerts this month at the New Britain…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Stanley, New Britain art museum mark International Women's Day with celebration of suffrage centenary Posted: 05 March 2020 [08:22 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz spoke about women’s suffrage at the Stanley Black & Decker International Women’s Day Celebration…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
Art tag sale underway, exhibition scheduled at Hospital for Special Care in New Britain Posted: 26 February 2020 [05:44 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The Joy of Art! program at the Hospital for Special Care has a few events the community can…
New Britain's Polish American Foundation to offer lessons in making colorful Polish Easter eggs Posted: 26 February 2020 [05:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Pisanki - colorfully decorated Easter eggs - are a Polish tradition, and the Polish American Foundation is offering everyone…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
Art League of New Britain to host 10th Annual Juried Photo Show Posted: 25 February 2020 [04:35 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN- The Art League of New Britain will host the 10th Annual Juried Photo Show from Friday Feb. 25 thru…
Thursday 02/13/2020
Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:55 PM] @AHushinNBH BERLIN - CCSU Emeritus Professor Richard W. Benfield will give a presentation on the world’s gardens Saturday at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The event is titled “Around the World in 80 Gardens,” and will explore various types of…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
Plainville program spotlights African-American ballerina who grew up in town Posted: 12 February 2020 [05:38 PM] @brianjohnsonBP PLAINVILLE - In recognition of Black History Month, the Plainville Historical Society will present a program Saturday with a local African-American…
Monday 02/10/2020
Time and memory converge and collide on the Road to Aracea at Hole in the Wall Theater Posted: 10 February 2020 [08:44 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - Hole in the Wall Theater presents The Road to Aracea, a play that explores time’s relation to memory.…
Sunday 02/09/2020
New Britain museum swings to sounds of Sinatra, Bennett Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:15 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The music of two swing-era, Italian-American greats packed the house Sunday at the New Britain Museum of American…
Tuesday 02/04/2020
NBMAA's new Create Space gives museum visitors an expressive outlet Posted: 04 February 2020 [06:19 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - If you’re looking for a place to let your creativity fly, the New Britain Museum of American Art…
Monday 02/03/2020
New Britain students' art is part of exhibit at state Capitol this month Posted: 03 February 2020 [08:42 PM] @Hooks_Ciara HARTFORD - Smith Elementary School students’ artwork is on display at the annual art exhibit hosted by the Connecticut Commission on…
Sunday 02/02/2020
Newington seniors step into art through Paint & Sip Posted: 02 February 2020 [09:12 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - More people are tapping into their own creativity these days, thanks to an inspiring incentive. Staff from a…
Sunday 01/26/2020
Black History Month series coming to downtown New Britain Posted: 26 January 2020 [09:09 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Downtown District Visitors Center will be holding its first month-long series of events celebrating Black…
Wednesday 01/22/2020
Southington mother draws inspiration for children's book from her son Posted: 22 January 2020 [09:39 PM] @brianjohnsonBP SOUTHINGTON - Local author and mother Amy Magyar has written a children’s book, “Bobby B. Button and His Magic Button” inspired…
Sunday 01/12/2020
Ukrainian Orthodox church's Youth Ministry brings homeland's Christmas songs to seniors Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:03 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Some things are so ingrained in people that they remember even when memory fails them. For several elderly…
Posted: 12 January 2020 [08:58 PM] Hole in the Wall Theater NEW BRITAIN - Hole in the Wall Theater presents an all-new, original show to help kick off the new year. Written by Kieran McGowan and directed by Francis A. Daley, “The Road to Aracea”…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Long-running Newington art program ends Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:10 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - A new decade brought an end to a unique, volunteer-driven program in town. “The Last Picture Show” was the…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Concert at New Britain's South Church is a 12th-day-of-Christmas gift Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:51 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Well over 100 people held on to the holidays a little longer at South Church Sunday afternoon. The…
Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:51 PM] NEWINGTON - There is nothing better than an afternoon of music, especially when there is a variety to listen to. On Sunday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m., the folk group Simple Gifts will give a free concert, open to…
Fourth-graders at Newington school offer holiday concert Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Ruth L. Chaffee Elementary School recently held its fourth-grade winter concert. It had been scheduled for Dec. 17, but was…
Tuesday 12/31/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: From bees to cars to comedy, New Britain had plenty to entertain it Posted: 31 December 2019 [08:02 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - New Britain had several new and recently returning arts and entertainment events over the past year - from…
New Britain Symphony to ring out Christmas season at South Church Posted: 31 December 2019 [07:57 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Symphony Orchestra will be hosting its 11th brass quintet and pipe organ concert celebrating Three…
Sunday 12/29/2019
Holiday Ball at youth theater turns into dream day for New Britain girl, 4 Posted: 29 December 2019 [09:32 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Princesses played, pranced and partied together in the No Boundaries Youth Theater Sunday afternoon. KO Parties, based in…
Thursday 12/26/2019
Women's works to be featured throughout January at New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 26 December 2019 [08:41 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art will be presenting “2020/20+ Women at NBMAA,” a series of seven…
Wind up your Christmas in January with caroling at New Britain's Sloper-Wesoly House Posted: 26 December 2019 [01:53 PM] @muszynskibp NEW BRITAIN - Christmas won’t be over for a few weeks here in New Britain, at least at the Polish American…
Thursday 12/19/2019
Festival of Lessons and Carols returns to New Britain church this weekend Posted: 19 December 2019 [08:49 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The Music Series at South Church will be hosting its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday,…
Sunday 12/15/2019
Horn is the king: Orchestra's biggest brass is center stage at TubaChristmas in New Britain Posted: 15 December 2019 [09:02 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - Christmas songs filled Trinity-on-Main Saturday as the annual TubaChristmas concert returned for its fifth year. Organizer Anne Marshall…
Polish Christmas Concert features carols, classics and a special guest Posted: 15 December 2019 [08:52 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Of all the Polish Christmas traditions taking place in the city this December, this one was inimitable. The…
Thursday 12/12/2019
TubaChristmas to return to New Britain Saturday Posted: 12 December 2019 [09:21 PM] @nbherald NEW BRITAIN - It’s time once again to sound the horns, or rather tubas, as musicians prepare to gather at Trinity-on-Main…
Sunday 12/08/2019
'Polar Express Live' enchants again at New Britain's First Lutheran Church Posted: 08 December 2019 [09:18 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - What began 18 years ago as a modest display at a now-defunct club is now a spectacular holiday-season…
TubaChristmas returns to Trinity-on-Main Saturday afternoon Posted: 08 December 2019 [09:14 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The sounds of the season return to Trinity-on-Main with TubaChristmas on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. TubaChristmas…
Wednesday 12/04/2019
Posted: 04 December 2019 [08:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Theatre Company will present the musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” based on the 1944 movie of the same name starring Judy Garland, at the Repertory Theatre starting on Friday, Dec. 6. A live…
Sunday 12/01/2019
Polish Christmas Concert in New Britain to feature works of Wieniawski Posted: 01 December 2019 [02:47 PM] @coricaBP NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra’s annual Polish Christmas Concert will take place Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3…