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Wednesday 11/14/2018
Busy arts period in New Britain: Open mic, paintings, play Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:29 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Gallery 66 is holding an Open Mic Night today from 6 to 9 p.m. Vocalists, dancers, poets, storytellers,…
Sunday 11/11/2018
Southington Library Renaissance Faire: Olde-tyme fun for youngsters Posted: 11 November 2018 [09:17 PM] @coricaBP SOUTHINGTON - The past came to life Saturday, in a kid-friendly form, at the Southington Public Library’s second annual Renaissance…
Town Hall intrigue fuels novel by former Newington manager Posted: 11 November 2018 [08:52 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - A land-use development proposal that pits neighbors against each other and sparks political feuds: Does this sound familiar?…
Thursday 11/08/2018
New production of 'Carmen' comes to New Britain tonight Posted: 08 November 2018 [09:33 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will present “Carmen,” an opera by Georges Bizet, today from 7:30 to 10:30…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Peace Wall, art show and sale coming to New Britain gallery Posted: 31 October 2018 [09:07 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Artists for World Peace will be bringing their Peace Wall to the Stockman Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 3,…
Tuesday 10/30/2018
Cabaret Night to raise funds and excitement for Berlin High spring musical Posted: 30 October 2018 [09:02 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - Musically inclined students at Berlin High School are gearing up for another evening of show tunes. This year’s…
Plainville Wind Ensemble to salute vets on Nov. 11 Posted: 30 October 2018 [08:55 PM] @Kayla_Murphy PLAINVILLE - “Year after year, people come to our Veterans Day concert,” said Kathleen Marsan, executive director of the Plainville Wind…
A world of music for sale in the South Church basement Posted: 30 October 2018 [08:53 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - A music lover’s treasure trove is hiding inside the basement of South Church. Among an eclectic collection…
Sunday 10/21/2018
Nostalgic concert just a part of weekend Polish event at CCSU Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:28 PM] Special to the Herald, @krisdvp NEW BRITAIN - The members of the Polonia Paderewski Chorus weren’t the only ones singing at…
Thursday 10/11/2018
Congregational church to host first concert of Virtuosi season Friday Posted: 11 October 2018 [09:36 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will present the opening concert of its 22nd season tonight at the First…
Wednesday 10/10/2018
Connecticut Virtuosi orchestra announces 2018-19 schedule Posted: 10 October 2018 [09:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has announced a diverse schedule of concerts for the 2018-19 season, including three operas,…
Sunday 10/07/2018
Berlin library features book talks, movies and more this month Posted: 07 October 2018 [09:20 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has several events scheduled this month. The library is at 234 Kensington Road and can…
Sunday 09/30/2018
New Britain resident's film on domestic violence to premiere at OIC Posted: 30 September 2018 [09:43 PM] @LBACKUSNBH NEW BRITAIN - City resident Torrence Conaway is hoping to shed light on domestic violence with his first short film, “Dominic,”…
Hispanic heritage event at Trinity-on-Main Oct. 13 Posted: 30 September 2018 [09:37 PM] @sfrazernbh NEW BRITAIN - Queen Ann Nzinga Center will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of speakers, poetry, music and more.…
Navy Band Northeast returns to Berlin Thursday Posted: 30 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Veterans Commission is bringing Navy Band Northeast back to town. The Newport, Rhode Island-based band will play…
Thursday 09/27/2018
New Britain Free for All concert back for second year Posted: 27 September 2018 [09:22 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Poets, comedians, singers and other artists will perform at the second annual Free for All community concert on…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Acclaimed guitarist sets New Britain workshop, Hartford concert Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:27 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino will be holding a workshop at Central Connecticut State University and performing…
Sunday 09/09/2018
Rain stays away from New Britain's Main Street U.S.A. Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:37 PM] @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN - It was a celebration of everything New Britain on Saturday as hundreds packed Walnut Hill Park for the…
Sunday 09/02/2018
Photos of cars sought for Gallery 66 contest Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:48 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN – Gallery 66 is hosting a “Car Show Side Show” photography contest where photographers can win…
Wednesday 08/29/2018
Busy fall season in store at New Boundaries Youth Theater Posted: 29 August 2018 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - No Boundaries Youth Theater, which began in 2010 as New Britain Youth Theater, begins its ninth season with another…
Tuesday 08/28/2018
Posted: 28 August 2018 [07:22 PM] Auditions announced for children’s choir NEW BRITAIN - The Main Street Children’s Choir will be holding auditions n Thursday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Any child enrolled in a school in Grades 2 through 8 is allowed to audition.…
Sunday 08/26/2018
Dozynki delights big weekend crowds in New Britain Posted: 26 August 2018 [09:20 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - There’s no doubt that fall is in the air when the scent of kielbasa and sound of polka…
Faculty artwork featured at CCSU's first exhibition of 2018-19 Posted: 26 August 2018 [09:04 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State University Art Department will hold its first gallery exhibit of 2018-19,…
Wednesday 08/22/2018
Veteran Hartford performer to headline First Friday event at NBMAA Posted: 22 August 2018 [08:58 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Brian MacDonald Trio brings the American roots of folk, classic rock ‘n’ roll and country to the…
Sunday 08/19/2018
Latin jazz is hot, but audience at New Britain museum stays cool Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:30 PM] @LBACKUSNBH NEW BRITAIN - Diane Carpenter was taking her usual walk in Walnut Hill Park Saturday morning when she happened to see…
Thursday 08/16/2018
Trio to bring music and comedy to Bristol museum Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:19 PM] Special to The Herald BRISTOL - Coconuts, a trio that has performed oldies, parodies of rock songs and comedy routines and led…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Funk festival coming to Trinity-on-Main Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:27 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - New Britain is going to bring the funk on Friday when the Funkadelic Festival rolls into…
Comedy begins run Friday at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:25 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre will be staging “Social Security” from Friday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Sep. 22.…
Sunday 08/12/2018
Bees' Polish Heritage Night postponed by rain Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:14 PM] @brianjohnsonBP NEW BRITAIN - Nobody likes a soggy kielbasa. The New Britain Bees’ game against the Lancaster Barnstormers at New Britain Stadium…
German or just German at heart, all welcome at Bierfest Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:06 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - Mark your calendars and iron your lederhosen: A German celebration that happens only once every two years is two…
Tuesday 08/07/2018
Dozynki Festival returns to New Britain Aug. 25-26 Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:39 PM] Preparations underway for 38th annual Dozynki By Lisa Backus @lbackusnbh NEW BRITAIN – The 38th annual Dozynki festival will feature a…
Guest speaker provides advice, motivation for young artists Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:12 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN – A Hartford man who saw the need for mentors decided to become a motivational speaker for young artists…
Thursday 08/02/2018
Posted: 02 August 2018 [08:07 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The Youth Play Institute (YPI) will present an original production called “Ink’d” with New Britain’s Hannah Rubitz acting in and cowriting the play. Rubitz, 22, and 11 other young adults aged 16 to…
Tuesday 07/31/2018
World-renowned chamber musicians come to town Posted: 31 July 2018 [07:13 PM] Petey Oneto Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The globe-trotting Rosa-Laurent Duo is set to perform at the New Britain Museum…
Monday 07/30/2018
Posted: 30 July 2018 [08:18 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Time is running out to catch “Our House” at the Hole in the Wall Theater. The production has been performed every Friday and Saturday since July 13. Now, only Friday, Aug. 3 and…
Sunday 07/29/2018
New Britain hip-hop dancer shoots for the top on Fox Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:33 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Kyle Bennett Jr. never imagined he’d be performing on national television when he started dancing…
Rehearsals for choral festival underway in Berlin Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:31 PM] @drzewieckinbh BERLIN - Voices from across New England joined together this weekend at Bethany Covenant Church, kicking off a week-long experience that…
New Britain musician Swan releases new album Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:20 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - New Britain musician Kendall Swan is excited about the recent release of his new album,…
Tuesday 07/24/2018
'Granddaddy' Blanchard has new book Posted: 24 July 2018 [07:11 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Award-winning author, speaker and educator Dan Blanchard hopes to inspire a young audience with…
Wednesday 07/18/2018
Puerto Rican Festival returns to New Britain Saturday Posted: 18 July 2018 [09:11 PM] @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN - The city’s Puerto Rican Society is hosting its annual Puerto Rican Festival this weekend, and this year the…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Entertainment menu growing at KC's on Main Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:01 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - KC’s on Main continues to add entertainment to its food offerings. In May, Keith Selander, the restaurant’s owner,…
Friday 07/13/2018
Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:16 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced auditions and performance dates for their production of The Laramie Project. Starting this fall, the NBYT Teen Company will begin the 2018-19 season at the…
Community theater features 'darkly comic' play Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:14 PM] Community theater features ‘darkly comic’ play NEW BRITAIN - The Hole in the Wall community theater in…
Thursday 07/12/2018
End nearing for 'The Hardware' at Gallery 66 Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:55 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Closing day is fast approaching for Rachel Lussier’s art exhibit, “The Hardware.” Hosted by the…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Multicultural dance begins summer program in New Britain Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:13 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Polish, Syrian, Sudanese and Puerto Rican people held hands and discovered their feet moving in harmonious rhythm over…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
Youth theater organizing August art show, auction Posted: 10 July 2018 [08:19 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The No Boundaries Youth Theater will be holding its first art show and auction…
Friday 07/06/2018
Gallery 66 accepts outside submissions Posted: 06 July 2018 [07:38 PM] @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN – Gallery 66 is looking for an “outsider artist” to showcase their painting, photography prints and drawings in…
Posted: 06 July 2018 [07:35 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN – For those who are still planning their weekend, a Rock and Roll band and a Blues performance will be entertaining in New Britain Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Trinity on Main is scheduled to feature The Jam…
Tuesday 07/03/2018
Reading, movies and more at Berlin library this month Posted: 03 July 2018 [08:58 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Rd., has several events lined up for the month of July. They are…