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Sunday 11/10/2019
Bravo, maestro!: New conductor a hit in New Britain Symphony Orchestra debut Posted: 10 November 2019 [08:23 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The community’s music lovers came out to support Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada’s debut concert with the New Britain Symphony…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
New Britain Symphony's new conductor to debut Sunday with concert featuring Tchaikovsky, Dvorak Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:54 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - Toshiyuki Shimada’s first main-stage concert as conductor of the New Britain Symphony Orchestra will be at 3 p.m.…
Polish music, history to be featured at concert in New Britain, program in Hartford Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:40 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies at Central Connecticut State University will be…
Friday 10/25/2019
Works from the oldest artist honorary society are being showcased at the New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 25 October 2019 [11:57 AM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN- The New Britain Museum of American Art will host For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design exhibit,…
Sunday 10/13/2019
New Britain audience thrills to sounds of opera as CONCORA season opens Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:14 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN -CONCORA opened its 2019-20 season with a generous serving of Italian opera Sunday evening. Featuring Gioachino Rossini’s “Petite Messe…
Wednesday 09/25/2019
New Britain artists group to present Motown-themed musical show at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 25 September 2019 [08:55 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Artist Community, a group of artists looking to help better the community through art, will be…
Program at CCSU to focus on life of U.S. envoy to Poland in years between World Wars Posted: 25 September 2019 [08:45 PM] @kayla__murphy BRISTOL - On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., Central Connecticut State University Polish Studies is hosting “An American in Warsaw,”…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
'Chairway to Heaven' at NBMAA features classic rockers -- and other chairs Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:13 PM] @Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art is showcasing Shaker craftsmanship in its Shaker Gallery in an exhibit…
Sunday 09/15/2019
Colors and sounds of traditional Indian celebration fill stadium in New Britain Posted: 15 September 2019 [09:07 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - Thousands came to dance at the Indian festival Navaratri Garba Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The dancers quickly…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
New concert series at Berlin club to feature folk music Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:48 PM] @AHushinNBH BERLIN - A new monthly music series at the Pine Loft Cafe will be starting on Saturday, Sept. 28, and the…
Bristol library to host Vietnam veteran who wrote novel about war Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:38 PM] @brianjohnsonBP BRISTOL - Connecticut Vietnam veteran and author Charles McNair will discuss his book and his time serving in the medical corps…
Sunday 08/25/2019
Treasured Polish traditions celebrated at 39th annual Dozynki in New Britain Posted: 25 August 2019 [09:06 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Amidst a whole season of fairs, there’s one that touches the hearts of local residents in particular. New…
Classic sounds rock Bristol's Muzzy Field at concert to help veterans Posted: 25 August 2019 [09:04 PM] @MJalbertNBH BRISTOL - A different kind of scene took place at Muzzy Field on Saturday. Instead of baseball players hitting balls and…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Berlin Fair will be sweet homecoming for touring musician Carol Band Posted: 21 August 2019 [09:06 PM] @AHushinNBH BERLIN - The Berlin Fair is a focal point of the community that has served as the main event in town…
Sunday 08/18/2019
Thousands turn out for summer festival in Bristol park Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:42 PM] @MJalbertNBH BRISTOL - The ninth annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival Saturday was a celebration of all things summer: eating food at picnic…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Man in the mirror image: globe-trotting Michael Jackson impersonator performs in New Britain on Saturday Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:58 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - The King of Pop will return to Trinity-on-Main Saturday in the form of tribute artist Joby Rogers, who…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Concert cellist's New Britain performance connects Bach and the Beatles Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:30 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - A longtime music professor enjoyed a packed house at the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday. The…
Author of new book on Red Sox to present program at Berlin library Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:17 PM] @AHushinNBH BERLIN - Noted sports journalist, Mike Shalin, will discuss baseball, the Red Sox and his latest book at the Berlin-Peck Memorial…
Wednesday 07/24/2019
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is offering instruction and chances to perform to talented young musicians Posted: 24 July 2019 [09:04 PM] @coricabp FARMINGTON - The 2019 Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute & Festival will take place Aug. 10-24, at Tunxis Community College. Founded…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Religion, money intertwine in 'Virtual Devotion,' opening Friday at Hole in the Wall Theater Posted: 18 July 2019 [05:10 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - “Virtual Devotion,” a play by Eric Coble, will be presented at the Hole in the Wall Theater starting…
Sunday 07/07/2019
New Britain Symphony's executive director finds role with nonprofit a 'refreshing' change from toiling in corporate America Posted: 07 July 2019 [07:49 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - When Maryann Burns was laid off, after years of work in corporate America, she started to research local…
Thursday 07/04/2019
Connecticut Theatre Company looks to audition children, adults for New Britain production of 'Disaster' Posted: 04 July 2019 [07:48 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Children and adults, experienced and inexperienced, are encouraged to attend auditions being held by the Connecticut Theatre Company…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
From Louis Armstrong to ZZ Top, artist Robert Carley's exhibition, coming to CCSU next week, offers a fresh look at dozens of musicians Posted: 02 July 2019 [09:10 PM] @AHushinNHB NEW BRITAIN -Connecticut artist Robert Carley is bringing an exhibit to Central Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library on Monday.…
Wednesday 06/26/2019
'Little Mermaid Jr.' opens at Trinity-on-Main in New Britain Friday Posted: 26 June 2019 [09:00 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN – After last year’s success with “Mary Poppins,” the YWCA of New Britain’s Youth Theater will offer a show…
June concert series in downtown New Britain concludes; more music coming to Walnut Hill Park next month Posted: 26 June 2019 [08:51 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -Wednesday’s sunny, warm weather drew people to Central Park, where they sang along to music by the Sapphire Duo,…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Debra Herrick Clen is Southington Library's July Artist of the Month Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Debra Herrick Clen is the Southington Library’s Artist of the Month for July. She was born and raised in…
Monday 06/24/2019
Regional artists in spotlight at New Britain Museum of American Art's Nor'Easter exhibition Posted: 24 June 2019 [10:27 AM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Artists from across the region celebrated their works Sunday at the opening reception of “Nor’Easter: the 49th Annual…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
New Britain native to show more than 30 works of art at Gallery 66 exhibit opening Wednesday Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:33 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN – More than 30 original artworks by New Britain native Kendall Soliwoda will be on display this week at…
Friday 06/14/2019
New Britain's Rose Garden Festival to feature food, music and fun Posted: 14 June 2019 [06:58 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Residents can expect a variety of food, music and beautiful flowers Saturday at the sixth annual Rose Garden…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Artist's exhibition at New Britain library also includes books, gaming items Posted: 13 June 2019 [09:06 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - A city resident’s next goal is to compete in the Joy of Art juried art show at the…
Sunday 06/09/2019
Dixieland jazz struts and swings its way into New Britain museum Posted: 09 June 2019 [09:20 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Dixieland jazz came to the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday, along with some of the city’s…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
Johnny Cash, Chicago tribute concerts coming to Hartford's Polish National Home Posted: 05 June 2019 [08:53 PM] @coricaBP HARTFORD - The Polish National Home will host a pair or tribute concerts in June. “The Spirit of Johnny Cash,” starring…
Sunday 06/02/2019
Little Poland Festival attracts 35,000 to New Britain Posted: 02 June 2019 [09:22 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - More than 35,000 people from near and far flocked to Broad Street Sunday to share in a gigantic…
Monday 05/27/2019
Juried art show in New Britain accepting submissions Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:57 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital for Special Care is looking for artwork submissions to participate in its 16th Annual Juried Art…
Art League of New Britain receives $20K grant Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:55 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Art League of New…
Sunday 05/26/2019
European piano duo entertains New Britain museum crowd Posted: 26 May 2019 [09:07 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN – Music and art met yet again inside the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday. The NBMAA’s Sunday…
Area native shares 'Simpsons' insider tales Posted: 26 May 2019 [08:59 PM] @kayla__murphy BRISTOL - An Emmy-winning writer for “The Simpsons,” Mike Reiss, stopped by the Bristol Public Library Thursday night to talk with…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Polish American Foundation has plenty to offer Little Poland Festival visitors Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:28 PM] @brianjohnsonbp NEW BRITAIN – From folk art to genealogy to language classes, there will be many interesting offerings at the Polish American…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Two-day Polish film festival coming to New Britain this weekend Posted: 15 May 2019 [08:58 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN - A New York nonprofit, Polish Filmmakers NYC, has organized a Polish Film Festival to be held at Trinity-On-Main…
Sunday 05/12/2019
New Britain museum treats mothers to a tasty brunch Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:37 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Savory quiche, chocolate croissants, mimosas, Moroccan-spiced shrimp and crisp fruit salad - mothers were treated to an elegant…
Wednesday 05/01/2019
Wycinanki: Class in Polish paper-cutting folk art set for May 11 Posted: 01 May 2019 [09:26 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - A chance to learn how to make wycinanki, or Polish paper cutouts, will happen at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library…
Greater New Britain Arts Alliance honors those who've made a difference Posted: 01 May 2019 [09:09 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The 22nd annual meeting of the Greater New Britain Arts Alliance was held Wednesday at Hole In the…
Friday 04/26/2019
OM Show 'This is Me!' delights young and older Posted: 26 April 2019 [08:58 PM] @brianjohnsonBP BRISTOL - The 78th Annual OM Show, “This Is Me!” debuted Friday to an excited crowd entertained by songs and stories…
Sunday 04/14/2019
Chamber music ensemble entertains large gathering at New Britain museum Posted: 14 April 2019 [09:44 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - It was a celebration of acronyms, of music and of art. The New Britain Museum of American…
Thursday 04/04/2019
Area filmmaker's latest movie to air on CPTV's Spirit channel Posted: 04 April 2019 [08:48 PM] @brianjohnsonBP PLYMOUTH - Local filmmaker John Maher will highlight the life and achievements of Leo H. Baekeland, the inventor of Bakelite plastic,…
'Connect' with dance at CCSU in New Britain Sunday afternoon Posted: 04 April 2019 [08:43 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The performing arts connect communities, and with that in mind, the dance education program at Central Connecticut State…
Wednesday 04/03/2019
New Britain Symphony finds children an enthusiastic audience Posted: 03 April 2019 [08:54 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Excitement was reflected in the cheers and applause of more than 1,500 fifth-graders students at the 22nd annual…
Sunday 03/31/2019
SWAN Day in New Britain celebrates women in arts Posted: 31 March 2019 [09:05 PM] @MJalbertNBH NEW BRITAIN - Empowering. Awesome. Wonderful. Off-beat. Those were just some of the words to describe the 11th Annual SWAN Day…
Wednesday 03/27/2019
Youth creativity on display on Galleria Day at OIC New Britain Posted: 27 March 2019 [08:56 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Art exhibits and performances were the highlights of Tuesday afternoon at the Opportunities Industrialization Center. But those…