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Sunday 03/17/2019
Swan Day Connecticut to spotlight women in the arts Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:12 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -The 12th annual Swan Day Connecticut will take place on March 30 at Trinity-on-Main, with a goal of empowering…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Jazz, opera on Connecticut Virtuosi's March performance schedule Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:17 PM] @muszynskibp NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has a couple of notable performances coming up. The orchestra will work with…
Newington's Broadway star returns to guide NHS's 'Les Miserables' Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:04 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - Broadway star Richard Vida has returned to his hometown to help teens tackle one of his most famous shows.…
Sunday 03/10/2019
New Britain orchestra, CCSU dancers collaborate for performance Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:17 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Connection and collaboration were two words used to describe a performance that took place in the city…
Art exhibitions open with receptions this week Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:14 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Spring is around the corner and the city is blooming with artwork. On March 13, Gallery 66…
Thursday 03/07/2019
Irish singer to give concert at New Britain church Sunday Posted: 07 March 2019 [08:20 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN -First Church of Christ Congregational will be hosting a concert by Emmet Cahill on Sunday, March 10, at 7:30…
Thursday 02/28/2019
Family Day at New Britain Museum of American Art to highlight Georgia O'Keeffe Posted: 28 February 2019 [06:30 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it will host a special Family Day on…
Wednesday 02/27/2019
'Shrek, The Musical' coming to Berlin High for 3 performances Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:47 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH BERLIN - Area residents don’t have to go to Broadway to watch “Shrek, The Musical,” since Berlin High School students are…
Acclaimed Hartford band to rock New Britain museum Friday Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:25 PM] @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that the Hartford-based band, the Savage Brothers, will be…
Sunday 02/24/2019
Southington Library series feature foreign movies and food Posted: 24 February 2019 [09:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Library invites teens in grades 7-12 to attend the Foreign Films and Food series, starting with a showing…
Tuesday 02/19/2019
Vivid New Britain mural now merely a memory Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:59 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Sol LeWitt wall mural that was installed in 2012 on the Dakille Building on Columbus Boulevard is…
Monday 02/18/2019
Area teenager's vocal talents to be featured in upcoming movie Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:49 PM] @brianjohnsonBP PLYMOUTH - Plymouth native Brianna Denski will lend her voice acting talents to the upcoming Nickelodeon animated movie “Wonder Park,” which…
Sunday 02/17/2019
No Boundaries Youth Theater introduces children to acting at YMCA Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:55 PM] BERLIN - For nine years, No Boundaries Youth Theater has been teaching children that the possibilities are endless. Students in the program’s…
Friday 02/15/2019
Free organ concert Sunday at Church of Christ, Congregational Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:42 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - First Church of Christ, Congregational will host a free organ concert Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The concert is…
Thursday 02/14/2019
New Britain looks to turn more traffic-signal boxes into works of art Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:33 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The city is accepting proposals from artists that would help turn traffic-signal control boxes into art pieces. These…
Sunday 02/10/2019
Series of events to mark Newington library's 80th year Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:02 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - For the last eight decades, the library has been a community center, meetinghouse, concert venue, study hall and the…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Latino Netflix actor checks out New Britain Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:23 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - A Springfield actor who plays a role in a Spanish-language Netflix series, “Nicky Jam: El Ganador,” toured New…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Artist wraps up stint at New Britain Industrial Museum Posted: 24 January 2019 [08:54 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Wednesday was Stamford artist Rachel Lussier’s last day at the New Britain Industrial Museum after spending the past…
Wednesday 01/23/2019
Art League of New Britain puts timely bequest to good use Posted: 23 January 2019 [08:52 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Art League of New Britain is going through the first phase of a construction project that will…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Author of book on serial killer Howell to speak in Berlin Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:25 PM] BERLIN - Connecticut crime author Anne K. Howard will be visiting the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m.…
Tuesday 01/15/2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Fresh ingredients make the perfect plate at Cugino's Posted: 15 January 2019 [06:31 PM] @KAYLA_MURPHY FARMINGTON - If you’re looking to refresh your palette with savory flavors, look no further than Cugino’s Restaurant of Farmington.…
Monday 01/14/2019
Open house to feature Queen Ann Nzinga Center programs Posted: 14 January 2019 [08:22 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. will host an open house for children and teens on Saturday from 1…
Sunday 01/13/2019
Caroling continues New Britain's Polish Christmas celebration Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:19 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Christmas festivities continued into this week for the Polish community. People gathered inside the Sloper-Wesoly House Sunday night…
Thursday 01/10/2019
New Britain Arts Alliance members' work shown at Stockman Posted: 10 January 2019 [09:10 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The opening reception for the “Early Birds: Greater New Britain Arts Alliance Artist Members Show” took place on…
Sunday 01/06/2019
Art cart at New Britain Museum of American Art offers weekly educational crafts Posted: 06 January 2019 [08:36 PM] @brianjohnsonBP NEW BRITAIN – The Art Cart at the New Britain Museum of American Art is available every Saturday and offers…
Tuesday 01/01/2019
Little Poland Festival moving to June Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:48 PM] @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN - The city’s Little Poland Festival should be a lot warmer this year. The annual celebration on Broad Street,…
Stockman Gallery show to feature New Britain artists Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:41 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Stockman Gallery has announced that it will offer a free reception to open its latest exhibition, “Early Birds:…
Tuesday 12/18/2018
New Britain High Madrigals sing at One Liberty Square, OIC Posted: 18 December 2018 [08:58 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Christmas music and fancy outfits highlighted the city’s Tuesday afternoon as the New Britain High School Madrigals sang…
Sunday 12/16/2018
New Britain treated to a brassy TubaChristmas Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:35 PM] @brianjohnsonBP NEW BRITAIN - The fourth annual TubaChristmas at Trinity-On-Main Saturday saw a packed room raising voices in chorus as the brass…
Orchestra, choir wish New Britain a merry Polish Christmas Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:31 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - Polish and non-Polish alike packed Trinity-on-Main Sunday night for a very special Christmas concert. The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber…
Newington High band concert set for Jan. 10 Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:21 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - The public is invited to witness the talent of the town’s teen musicians this holiday season. Newington High…
Friday 12/14/2018
NBMAA hosts conference on arts and economic impact Posted: 14 December 2018 [08:50 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art hosted the Arts and Economic Impact conference Wednesday afternoon to brainstorm…
Monday 12/10/2018
Reception to kick off New Britain City Hall art exhibition Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:10 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart’s Art in the Heart of the City Invitational and Veterans Art Exhibition opening reception will…
Sunday 12/09/2018
New Britain High Madrigals' Feaste is worthy of a wizard Posted: 09 December 2018 [08:31 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - For the 41st year in a row, teenage musicians shared their talents with the public over the weekend.…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
Winners selected in Polish creche competition Posted: 05 December 2018 [08:57 PM] Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford HARTFORD - The 38th annual Szopka Festival and Competition, sponsored by the Polish Cultural…
Sunday 12/02/2018
Priorities at New Britain museum include membership increase Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:38 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Youth Museum’s new management is ready to take it to the next level through renovations…
New Britain Youth Museum director looks to 'change things up' Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:36 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Youth Museum has a new executive director, succeeding Ann Peabody, who retired recently after holding…
New Britain Symphony wows St. Mark's crowd Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:30 PM] @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The Christmas season isn’t complete for many local residents until they’ve sat in the pews of St. Mark’s…
Berlin library offers talks on taxes and books Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:26 PM] @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has several events lined up this month. The library can be reached at 860-828-7126. Understanding…
Wednesday 11/28/2018
Polish Christmas Concert at New Britain's Trinity-on-Main Dec. 16 Posted: 28 November 2018 [09:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A local holiday tradition returns to the Trinity-on-Main Arts Center on Dec. 16 when the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra…
Play, Christmas concert this weekend in New Britain Posted: 28 November 2018 [09:14 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The city’s arts enthusiasts will have two attractive options this weeked as Ruby’s Realm Production presents a stage…
NBHS Madrigals ready a magic and fantasy Feaste Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:57 PM] @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN - New Britain High School’s Madrigal Singers will host their 41st annual “Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste” next week, and…
Sunday 11/25/2018
TubaChristmas returns to New Britain Dec. 15 Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:20 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - TubaChristmas is coming back to New Britain on Dec. 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Trinity-on-Main. “We…
Fundraiser Saturday for long-running Polish radio show Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:08 PM] @KarlaSantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - The Voice of Poland radio program will hold its 10th annual fundraising dinner at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Even minus trimmings, turkeys prove 'fascinating' Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:18 PM] @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL - Two turkeys became superstars at the Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center Sunday. Kids and adults gathered curiously around the…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
Szopka Festival: Make and admire Polish Nativity scenes Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:41 PM] HARTFORD - Thanksgiving is only a week away, but at the Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford Inc., they’re already thinking about…
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?…