Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Available now. First come, first served.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Merryall Center in New Milford, CT is now accepting submissions for Expressing Motherhood (Connecticut).

Expressing Motherhood is a stage show of personal stories, songs, and skits all about the journey of motherhood. Since 2008, moms have been sharing their stories at Expressing Motherhood performances across the country. Submissions from moms, dads, grandparents, and reflections about mothers are all welcome.

The show is built for the non-famous, non-published, and people who want to get out and express themselves. The average cast consists of ten people. Performers submit in advance and are chosen based on the power of their stories.

Submission deadline - June 30th, 2025. No auditions. Email Submissions to: aschuette@merryallcenter.org

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Gentle Mindfulness Yoga 

Let Dawn guide you through gentle yoga moves that are perfect for all levels. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to take off the mat and out into the real world. Enjoy some stretching and leave class feeling calm and rejuvenated! 

Dawn will then lead you through a gentle, slow flow yoga planned carefully to help the body and mind release tension. Modifications are offered during all classes so that new students as well as seasoned yogis or yoginis can benefit from this nurturing practice.

Breathing techniques designed to alleviate stress both on and off the mat (in the real world, where let's face it most stress happens) will be taught and practiced.

Classes will incorporate the principles of mediation and mindfulness. The goal of this class is that you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and centered when you leave class. Additionally these skills can often help you to manage situational stress/anxiety/tension as it occurs once you step off your mat and head back into the real world.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

6 weeks: Wednesdays- April 23 - May 28

Did you know New Pond Farm has more than farm animals? Join the Animal Care Club and learn how to care for the many reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates that live in the Learning Center. Club members will make salads for turtles, clean snake enclosures, exercise bunnies, wrangle crickets and much more!

This 6-part drop-off program is:
$90 per New Pond Farm member child
$120 per non-member child

Registration required. Please register at www.newpondfarm.org

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Mindful Yoga and Meditation

Extra long yoga class with Dawn designed to release tension through yoga and breath work. Yogic philosophies will be touched on and guided meditation will be incorporated into each class. Gentle yoga positions will help you stretch and relax with modifications given for each yoga pose.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

Visions of Healing: Where Art Meets Healing

Asami Green, the Master of blending art, energy, and mindfulness, is an Intuitive Life Artist, Reiki Master, and Meditation Muse. Her unique approach, guided by the Japanese philosophy of ikigai, offers a fusion of Reiki, meditation, and artistic experience to pique your interest.

Asami's Visions of Healing Workshops are more than just sessions. They are nurturing spaces that foster self-discovery, emotional balance, and spiritual renewal. With her mindful art experience and brief guided meditation, she empowers individuals to reconnect with their purpose and reach their fullest potential, ensuring they feel cared for and safe.

Your tickets includes all materials to produce a Mandala, Zentangles or
Neurographic Art.

Prepare to be inspired and filled with hope as you experience the transformative power of creativity and healing with Asami Green.

Wine is not included in the ticket. A drink purchase of minimum $10 plus tax and gratuity per participant is required to attend this event and can be made at the vineyard prior to the start of the event, after our staff checks your ID. Aquila's Nest has many non-alcoholic options as well.

Outside Alcohol Beverages, Water Bottles or Any Other Beverages are NOT allowed to be brought in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Our staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers.

All participants must be 21 years of age or older.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable.

The Redding Garden Club is bringing stories to life — one bloom at a time! Join us for the Garden Club’s spring “Blooming Books” Open House at the Mark Twain Library, where flowers and fiction collide in the most creative way.

New this year: Everyone in the Redding community is invited to participate! Whether you’re a seasoned florist or just love a good book, we encourage you to design a floral arrangement inspired by a favorite story and display it at the Library. Let your imagination take root!

Past designs have included an underwater arrangement with a fishhook for The Old Man and the Sea, a winding yellow brick road for The Wizard of Oz, a pig and spider duo for Charlotte’s Web, and a cascading urn of blooms for The Goblet of Fire.

Seating Chart

Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.

Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.

Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.

Check out the band:

Ali Ryerson With a career spanning nearly five decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson has consistently ranked among the top flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll for well over a decade. Born in 1952 in New York City, Ali grew up in a musical family. Her father, Art Ryerson, was a renowned jazz guitarist who got his start with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and later became a top studio player in NYC, recording with everyone from Louis Armstrong, Erroll Garner, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, to Frank Sinatra. Ali Ryerson has carried on the family tradition, becoming an international touring/recording artist, with performances ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to the Blue Note (NYC and Japan), plus festival appearances worldwide. Ryerson has released over two dozen albums on major jazz labels, including Concord Records, DMP, Capri, and legendary jazz producer Bob Thiele’s final jazz label, Red Baron. When Ryerson’s groundbreaking Jazz Flute Big Band released their debut CD, Game Changer on Capri Records, the album hit the ‘TOP 10’ on the US Jazz Charts for six straight weeks.

Ali has recorded and/or performed with jazz greats such as Red Rodney, Roy Haynes, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess, Hubert Laws, Stephane Grappelli, Harold Danko, Art Farmer, Mike Mainieri, Joe Beck, and Gene Bertoncini, as well as a recent guest appearance with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. She has also performed with classical artists Julius Baker and Luciano Pavarotti (when she was principal flutist with the Monterey Bay Orchestra). Ali was musical director of the Hudson River Regional Jazz Festival (2001-’04), Jazz Chair for the National Flute Association, and founder of the NFA Jazz Flute Big Band. As an educator and author, Ryerson published the widely acclaimed Jazz Flute Practice Method, and conducts master classes worldwide. Ryerson is a Gemeinhardt Artist with an Autograph Series of flutes by Gemeinhardt Musical Instruments.

Ryerson's most recent invitations as a guest artist includes: the Galway Flute Festival in Switzerland, the International Flute Festival of Lima, Peru, the 60th Monterey Jazz Festival, the New York Flute Club, the International Low Flute Festival, the University of Michigan, Florida and MidAtlantic Flute conventions, the Rochester Flute Fair, the Chicago Flute Fair, and invitations to tour Japan again in 2019 and 2020.

Larry Ham: Pianist, composer, and arranger. Larry Ham is a veteran New York keyboard player. Larry began his professional career in the Lionel Hampton Orchestra in the late 80s. He was pianist in the Illinois Jacquet Big Band 1990-95 and has worked extensively with countless other jazz legends, including the late Junior Cook and Dakota Staton. His recent New York appearances include Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Iridium, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, The Kitano Hotel, and Harlems historic Lenox Lounge.

Lou Pappas - double bass (Tom Scott, Randy Brecker) Lou Pappas’ career encompasses both Jazz and Classical music. Originally from Colorado, his first classical performing experience came with the Colorado Springs Symphony, at the same time working with visiting jazz and popular artists such as Jay McShann, Tom Scott, composer Patrick Williams and Phil Urso. After three years with the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra, he moved to New York to accept the position as bassist with the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. As a member of the “Jazz Knights”, he has performed at jazz festivals in New York City, Atlanta, Denver and Seattle, with guest artists including Byron Stripling, Claire Fischer, Randy Brecker, James Williams and fellow bassist John Clayton. He is also a member of the Greater Newburgh Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic in Teaneck, NJ, and has played with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic , Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and the Chappaqua Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Pappas is presently the Adjunct Artist Instructor of Double Bass at Vassar College.

Tom Melito - Drummer, Tom has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for many years. His drumming has been heard behind such varied artists as Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Wess, Harry Allen, "Sweets" Edison, Lew Soloff, Herb Ellis, Warren Vache, John Bunch, and Bill Watrous. Tom's talents have been in demand internationally, including numerous tours of Japan, Europe, and South America. He has also performed at most of the world’s largest jazz events including; the JVC, Montreal, and the Berne Jazz Festivals. His numerous television appearances include the CBS Early Show, Entertainment Tonight, and CNN World Beat. Melito has also toured with many singers including the late Etta Jones and Kenny Rankin. He has been featured with Stacy Kent and continues to perform regularly in New York City jazz clubs. Active in jazz education he is an adjunct professor of music at Central Connecticut University. He also plays on Jerry Bergonzi’s CD play along method, and is recording a series of jazz educational CDs for “Windplayer” magazine.

We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser can not make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.

Get The Led Out is back for their 12th performance on the Ridgefield Playhouse stage! GTLO is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “The Mighty Zep” to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history!
Part of the Pepsi Rock Series Handcrafted by American Metal

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The New Milford Commission on the Arts invites artists to submit their work for its third annual Arts Festival on the Green, taking place on June 28, 2025.

The Arts Festival is a juried fine art and artisan show that also features performances by local students, as well as dance, theater, and music groups.

Artists may submit up to five images. Registration deadline is May 31, 2025.

For more information and to apply, visit our website at artsnewmilfordct.org.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

Danbury Fair Mural Celebration: “Legacy Threads” an installation of two new outdoor murals

Date: April 24, 2025 | 5-7PM
Location: Danbury Fair Mall (Outdoors next to Barnes and Noble on the lower level!)

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Danbury Fair’s rich history and its exciting future! We are thrilled to honor the two large-scale outdoor murals themed “Legacy Threads,” which beautifully commemorate Danbury Fair’s storied past and its strong community ties. These murals, completed in November 2024, with their vibrant and uplifting colors, are designed to evoke nostalgia and inspire viewers, encouraging everyone to celebrate our shared heritage and embrace the fair’s exciting evolution.

Event Highlights:

• Artist Meet & Greet: Engage with the talented artists behind the murals.

• Free carousel rides for kids
• Food and Drink: Savor eats reminiscent of the historic Danbury Fair, including cotton candy and popcorn.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music to set the perfect festive mood.

Register Now to be part of this memorable celebration. We want to be sure there's plenty of refreshments!

About ArtsEtc.

ArtEtc, founded by art production specialist Marshall Okin in 2014, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the project. With a team of talented artists and designers in Connecticut and New York, ArtEtc specializes in large-scale artwork, murals, installations, printing, and art production. Okin, with decades of professional experience in design, fine art production, and commercial specialty painting, leads the team alongside Rebecca Pry, an accomplished illustrator and designer. website.

*Saint Joseph Parenting Center is a non-secular, non-profit organization. The mission of Saint Joseph Parenting Center is to educate parents in the hopes of strengthening the family and breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect

Saint Joseph Parenting Center will be hosting an 9-week Women's Circle!

The Women's Circle is a support group for women to share, explore, build skills, and encourage one another to live authentically in mind, body, heart, and spirit. The topics focus on Self-love, self-esteem, being a well woman, and connecting with others. 

The self-care program will enable moms to learn other aspects of living a healthy life, including taking care of themselves in a way that they regularly neglect to do because they fear that it is overly indulgent. Our mothers, who are the primary caretakers, do not get opportunities to spend time on their personal needs and desires, they are the very things that speak to who they are or want to become.

Providing the self-care practicum to the mothers as a group is in line with research on ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Research shows that an individual's insulation and isolation from society are contributing factors to child abuse. The more alienated a person feels, the greater their stress, and the higher the incidence of child abuse and neglect. One of the most important aspects of our program is the sense of community that exists among the participants.

Dinner and Childcare provided!

If Interested:

Please Call +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 or text +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**Last day of enrollment is May 1st, 2025**

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*Saint Joseph Parenting Center es una organización no secular y sin fines de lucro. La misión de Saint Joseph Parenting Center es educar a los padres con la esperanza de fortalecer la familia y romper el ciclo de abuso y negligencia.

Saint Joseph Parenting Center organizará un Círculo de Mujeres que dura 9 semanas.

El Círculo de Mujeres es un grupo de apoyo para que las mujeres compartan, exploren, desarrollen habilidades y se animen para vivir de manera auténtica en mente, cuerpo, corazón y espíritu. Los temas se centran en el amor propio, la autoestima, ser una mujer sana y conectarse con los demás.

El programa de autocuidado permitirá a las mamás aprender otros aspectos de cómo llevar una vida saludable, incluido el cuidado de sí mismas de una manera que suelen descuidar porque temen que sea demasiado indulgente. Nuestras madres, que son las cuidadoras principales, no tienen la oportunidad de dedicar tiempo a sus necesidades y deseos personales, que son precisamente las cosas que hablan de quiénes son o quieren convertirse.

Ofrecer la práctica de autocuidado a las madres como grupo está en línea con la investigación sobre las formas de prevenir el abuso y el abandono infantil. La investigación muestra que el aislamiento de un individuo de la sociedad son f xactores que contribuyen al abuso infantil. Cuanto más alienada se siente una persona, mayor es su estrés y mayor es la incidencia del abuso y el abandono infantil. Uno de los aspectos más importantes de nuestro programa es el sentido de comunidad que existe entre los participantes.

¡Cena y cuidado de niños incluidos!

Si esta interesada:

Por favor llame a +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 o texto +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**El último día de inscripción es el 1 de mayo**

What's your favorite sitcom? Award-winning author and pop culture historian Martin Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation based on his book, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time. He is the only author to actually rank the best of the best, including I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, Frasier and The Big Bang Theory. He will show funny snippets from those shows and others, challenge patrons with sitcom trivia (including identifying cool theme songs!), discuss the criteria he used to rank 70 years of sitcoms and talk about how they have evolved over the decades in humor, presentation and content. This program is really entertaining so join in on the fun! This program is sponsored by the Friends of New Milford Library.

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world to the Nowhere Man. He is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.

But he’s not merely a legend.

Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Taken from a group home at twelve, Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man.

Now ten books in, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it. Register now for a conversation you just cannot miss!

About the Author: GREGG HURWITZ is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, comics for AWA (including the critically acclaimed anthology NewThink), DC, and Marvel, and poetry. Currently, Gregg is actively working against polarization in politics and culture. To that end, he's penned op-eds for The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Bulwark, Salon, and others, and has produced several hundred commercials and creative content which have gotten several hundred million views on digital TV platforms. He also helped write the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.

Register for your virtual link here: https://libraryc.org/danburyli...

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Northwest Conservation District Earth Day Plant Sale has a variety of native and beneficial plant species available for sale as a pre order starting March 6th and ending April 16th. Pick up will be on the days of sale (April 25, 26, 27) at the Goshen Fairgrounds. We also have many plants available on the day of sale! Looking forward to seeing you at the event. Shop online at

https://nwcd.org/shop/

This 2004 film depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

Many viewers reported having deeply emotional and transformative experiences while watching the film. Others expressed concerns over the film’s portrayal of graphic violence, anti-Semitism and historical inaccuracies. What do you think?

This movie is rated R for scenes that are frightening and intense, as well as violence and gore.

Watch or re-watch the movie with us and join the discussion afterwards.

Movie Night is sponsored by the Dennis Perkins Farmers Insurance Agency.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

♥ Learn the science behind Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness;

♥ Build neural pathways performing the 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease™ in a chair set to fun music;

♥ Cultivate a routine of self-care for improved cognitive and functional health and endless entertainment practicing only 10 minutes per day.

Future Seminars Registration is Open:

Saturday, July 12^th, 9:00am TO 1:00pm

Tuesday, September 9^th, 10:00am TO 2:00pm

Friday, November 7^th, 5:00pm TO 9:00pm

Tuesday, December 9^th, 12:00pm TO 4:00pm

Many viewers reported having deeply emotional and transformative experiences while watching the film. Others expressed concerns over the film’s portrayal of graphic violence, anti-Semitism and historical inaccuracies. What do you think?

Watch or re-watch the movie with us and join the discussion afterwards. Join us for a discussion afterwards.

Admission is free, and we'll gratefully accept any donations.

Awards

This film won in five categories at the 2001 Academy Awards, including:
Best Picture
Best Actor in a Leading Role

And seven nominations including:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Director
Best Writing
Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.

What can we say except: The audiences loved it, and Oscar adored it. You will too!

WHAT'S THE MOVIE?
Our license does not allow us to publish the name of the movie. But if you call us, we’ll be able to tell you! We're not trying to be cagey; we just don't want to lose the license that allows us to show great movies.

The Dennis Perkins Farmers Insurance Agency sponsors Movie Night.

Catering is provided by The Atlantic Restaurant.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

"Radio Golf" is August Wilson’s last play in his famous American Century Cycle. It is a fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny play about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s, it’s the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city’s first Black mayor. On the verge of an almost-guaranteed win, he finds his identity shaken when his morals and ideals are questioned by those around him. Ultimately, he must recognize what the price of his success is and decide whether he is willing to pay it. Directed by Rae Janeil, auditions for 5 roles are coming up Feb. 23 & 24.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

Join an enthusiastic group of scientists and staff anytime between 7am and 7pm as we work to inventory the biological diversity of our pond, marsh stream, and surrounding areas. Help us better understand the local flora and fauna that are found in each habitat and in the process gain skills and knowledge that will lead to a deeper connection with the natural world.

Free

No Registration required!

Catch the spring migration by joining expert birder and environmentalist Joe Bear on a leisurely 2-hour walk through our diverse habitats. We will search in open fields, woodlands, and wetlands – seeking those on their way back to their summer breeding grounds.

Free.

Registration is required, space is limited. Please register at www.newpondfarm.org

The Northwest Conservation District Earth Day Plant Sale has a variety of native and beneficial plant species available for sale as a pre order starting March 6th and ending April 16th. Pick up will be on the days of sale (April 25, 26, 27) at the Goshen Fairgrounds. We also have many plants available on the day of sale! Looking forward to seeing you at the event. Shop online at

https://nwcd.org/shop/

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Lynn Deming Park

Lynn Deming Park is located on scenic Candlewood Lake. In April, no park permit is required. Enter the park and drive towards the right. Park near the playground. We will walk a loop that goes past the beach and marina and back to the playground area. Don’t forget your pedometer and drinking water!

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Lynn Deming Park

Lynn Deming Park is located on scenic Candlewood Lake. In April, no park permit is required. Enter the park and drive towards the right. Park near the playground. We will walk a loop that goes past the beach and marina and back to the playground area. Don’t forget your pedometer and drinking water!

Join us for a day retreat at the beautiful land of Sticks and Stones Farm.

This is a 5-hour deep dive into your wise self guided by Kellie Codianna Join Kellie Codianna (C-layt, RYT 500, Pilates instructor) & Andrea Rodgers (Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Functional Trainer, Sacred Women's Circle Facilitator). We will be offering Somatic movement, a talk about Ayurveda Cleansing in the Spring and why it is beneficial. We will be making Ayurvedic kitchari for lunch and will be talking about the Dosha Kapha and strategies to stay in balance. We will also Breathwork and Sacred Women's Circle. Gather in community to participate in healing practices to regulate your nervous system, remove energy blocks stuck in your body and detoxify your body to feel vitality inside and out.

• Yoga, Pilates & Functional Movement w/ Hands on Energy work
• Breathwork
• Ayurvedic lunch for detoxing the body
• Sacred Feminine Women’s Circle
• Somatic Healing
• Soul-led Visualization Meditation

Save your spot now. Space is limited!

Sample Day Itinerary:

• 10am Arrive, enjoy tea and Ayurvedic refreshments, and get settled into a comfy space around the Circle
• 10:15am-11:30am Enter into Sacred space, Grounding Yoga practice, Breathwork for releasing and Somatic healing practices.
• 11:30am-1:30pm Ayurvedic cleansing, cooking demonstration and lunch. We are learning to cooking a detoxing staple meal called Kitchari. We will enjoy a mindful lunch together.
• 1:30-3pm Sacred Feminine Women’s Circle. In Circle we will spend time with the elements of nature and how they relate to our evolution into this next year of life. Here we connect with our intuition, our soul voice, meditate and share in Circle.

We hope to see you there!

There are no refunds. Your ticket can be transferred to another retreat up to 1 year from purchase date if you can not attend.

Relax and de-stress in this beginners Vinyasa yoga class. No prior yoga experience needed.

Please bring your own mat and remember to arrive 5 minutes before class starts.  For ages 15+

FREE! Register here: https://danburylibrary.events....

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

WCSU 2025 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION

OPENING RECEPTION:

Saturday, April 26, 2-4 pm

On View April 24 – May 11, 2025

Gallery Hours: Tues–Fri, 12–4 pm, Sat–Sun, 1–4 pm

The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center
43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06811

The WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the BA or BFA in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design, illustration, photography and studio arts: painting. This year’s exhibition will feature 4 art majors with a concentration in graphic design, 4 in illustration, and 7 in painting. The following are the 2025 BA and BFA in Art candidates who will show selected portfolio works:

Graphic Design: Mia Grossman; Kellie Jackson; Kaitlynn Parra; and Christopher Torres

Illustration: Ian Clifford; Olivia Escalera; Phoebe Fleetwood; and Angus Wong

Studio Art: Iloisa Barros-Barbosa; Shanice Brown; Mia Crawford; Carla LaFlamme, BFA; Julia Paddock; Laura Sosa; and Kris Trenck, BFA

For more information, contact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403

Join us for a fantastic evening of music featuring Potter's Field: Adam Carley, Janet Taylor, Jake Tolson and Steven Trinchillo! 

For nearly fifteen years these local musicians have been playing for audiences throughout Litchfield and Fairfield Counties and beyond. Their original music and unique versions of cover songs have a soulful vibe, complimented by some of the best vocal harmonies you’ll ever hear live! Their variety of styles will have the audience listening intently at times and later on up dancing to the groove. Their music and stage presence create a fun, positive experience. Potter's Field is sure to make everyone feel good and have a great time. 

Members:

Adam Carley, Janet Taylor, Jake Tolson and Steven Trinchillo

Influences:

The Beatles, Neil Young, The Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and many more.

Doors open at 6:30 am. General Admission.

Run time approx 2 hours including a short intermission.

From rabbit-eared TVs to surround sound movies and immersive video games — the Ridgefield Chorale celebrates the soundtracks of our lives. Whether you grew up with Jed Clampett, laughed with Sheldon Cooper, built a city with Ada Lovelace or felt the thrill of the latest James Bond adventure, SCREEN SHOTS has something for you.

Journey with the Chorale as we travel through decades of the melodies, themes and commercial jingles that defined generations, from the sweetness of The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Show to the majesty of O Fortuna from Carmina Burana.

Join us as the Ridgefield Chorale, joined by the fabulous Ridgefield Chorale Orchestra present, live and in living color, SCREEN SHOTS: Music from Television, Movies, and Video Games.

Join us for Comedy Night at Aquila's Nest Vineyard!

Come and enjoy a hilarious evening filled with laughter, good wine, and great company. Our talented comedians will keep you entertained throughout the night. It's the perfect way to unwind and have some fun with friends.

Don't miss out on this special event! Get ready for a night of laughs and relaxation at Aquila's Nest Vineyard.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here, a sweeping, spacious feel that conjures up wide-open horizons and endless stretches of two-lane highway, and the production is raw and cinematic to match, tipping its cap both to Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon as it balances jangle and twang in equal measure.

While it would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels, Altitude instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection, one whose ambition, much like his keen wit and rich imagination, only seems to grow with each and every release.
Part of the 
Mountain Dew Country & Bluegrass Series

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

"Radio Golf" is August Wilson’s last play in his famous American Century Cycle. It is a fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny play about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s, it’s the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city’s first Black mayor. On the verge of an almost-guaranteed win, he finds his identity shaken when his morals and ideals are questioned by those around him. Ultimately, he must recognize what the price of his success is and decide whether he is willing to pay it. Directed by Rae Janeil, auditions for 5 roles are coming up Feb. 23 & 24.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

The Northwest Conservation District Earth Day Plant Sale has a variety of native and beneficial plant species available for sale as a pre order starting March 6th and ending April 16th. Pick up will be on the days of sale (April 25, 26, 27) at the Goshen Fairgrounds. We also have many plants available on the day of sale! Looking forward to seeing you at the event. Shop online at

https://nwcd.org/shop/

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

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Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Harrybrooke Park

Lace up those sneakers and join us at Harrybrooke Park. Drive into the park and park your car by the tall pines near the pond. We will meet there and walk around the paved circle. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the park. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and drinking water.

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Harrybrooke Park

Lace up those sneakers and join us at Harrybrooke Park. Drive into the park and park your car by the tall pines near the pond. We will meet there and walk around the paved circle. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the park. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and drinking water.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Open to the public.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

Free with Museum admission, pre-registration encouraged

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join Education Assistant Antonio Paone for a tour of the current exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention.

The Ridgefield Folk free, live music series continues at the Ridgefield Library this Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 pm with On the Trail!

A modern acoustic band, On the Trail explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well their new original music. Click here to see them in a live performance.

Most recently, On the Trail had the honor of winning the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Band Competition after participating in 2021’s Telefunken Battle of the Bands at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival. They also were selected as an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023. On The Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals) and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals). Their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here" is also available for streaming on all platforms.

Click here to register for the performance at the Ridgefield Library.



The Ridgefield Folk Concert Series is made possible by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

"Radio Golf" is August Wilson’s last play in his famous American Century Cycle. It is a fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny play about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s, it’s the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city’s first Black mayor. On the verge of an almost-guaranteed win, he finds his identity shaken when his morals and ideals are questioned by those around him. Ultimately, he must recognize what the price of his success is and decide whether he is willing to pay it. Directed by Rae Janeil, auditions for 5 roles are coming up Feb. 23 & 24.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to welcome editor Graydon Carter, who will be in conversation with author Lisa Taddeo about his new book “When The Going Was Good”. This event, which will include a book signing, will take place on Sunday April 27^th at 2.00 pm at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot.

ABOUT THE BOOK

From the pages of Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor Graydon Carter's memoir revives the glamorous heyday of print magazines when they were at the vanguard of American culture.

When Graydon Carter was offered the editorship of Vanity Fair in 1992, he knew he faced an uphill battle--how to make the esteemed and long-established magazine his own. With curiosity, fearlessness, and a love of recent history and glamour that would come to define his storied career in magazines, Carter succeeded in endearing himself to his editors, contributors, and readers, as well as many of the faces that would come to appear in Vanity Fair's pages. He went on to run the magazine with overwhelming success for the next two and a half decades.

Filled with colorful memories and intimate details, “When the Going Was Good” is Graydon Carter's lively recounting of how he made his mark as one of the most talented editors in the business. With his inimitable voice and signature quip, he brings readers to lunches and dinners with the great and good of America, Britain, and Europe. He assembled one of the most formidable stables of writers and photographers under one roof, and here he re-creates in real time the steps he took to ensure Vanity Fair cemented its place as the epicenter of art, culture, business, and politics, even as digital media took hold. Charming, candid, and brimming with stories, “When the Going Was Good” perfectly captures the last golden age of print magazines from the inside out.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Graydon Carter is the founder of Air Mail. Before this, he was a staff writer for both Time and Life. He cocreated Spy, edited The New York Observer, and for twenty-five years was the award-winning editor of Vanity Fair. Carter further planted a flag in Los Angeles with the legendary Vanity Fair Oscar party. He is also the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer of more than a dozen documentaries and one hit Broadway play. He and his wife live in Greenwich Village and Connecticut.

Lisa Taddeo is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Three Women”, which she adapted as a dramatic series on Starz, the novel “Animal”, and the short story collection “Ghost Lover”. She has contributed to The New York Times, New York magazine, Esquire, Elle, Glamour, and many other publications. Her nonfiction has been included in the Best American Sports Writing and Best American Political Writing anthologies, and her short stories have won two Pushcart Prizes. She lives with her husband and daughter in Connecticut.

This event is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend this event, you may reserve signed copies of “When The Going Was Good” by calling The Hickory Stick Bookshop at (860) 868 0525, or shop our website 24/7 at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

The Correspondence between President Thomas Jefferson and Senator Elijah Boardman (of New Milford) and its Relevance to Today’s Middle East Debates

The legendary lawyer, professor, and public intellectual Alan Dershowitz will discuss the interrelated themes of two of his (more than 50) books, one with special resonance for New Milford, and the other with special resonance for the ongoing Middle East conflict. 

The 2008 book, Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, A Remarkable Discovery, and the First Amendment in an Age of Terrorism, discusses a long-lost letter from Thomas Jefferson to New Milford’s own Elijah Boardman, of a founding New Milford family. Written on July 3, 1801, the letter contains Jefferson’s only published discussion of a key free speech issue that is especially relevant now: when the government may restrict speech for fear that it could lead to terrorism. Alan Dershowitz, who is a passionate collector of historical memorabilia and a passionate Jefferson scholar, acquired the letter from a New York bookstore in 2006, prompting him to write this book. The Jefferson letter has special significance for New Milford not only because its addressee was Elijah Boardman, but also because its subject was a famous sermon that had been delivered in 1800 by the Reverend Stanley Griswold, the pastor of New Milford’s First Congregational Church, and later a U.S. Senator from Ohio. 

The 2024 book, The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies and How to Refute Them with Truth, carries forward the themes of how best to protect both free speech and safety to today’s fierce debates about the Middle East, presenting Professor Dershowitz’s views about how these debates have gone wrong.  

In the spirit of Jefferson’s disagreements with his New Milford correspondents, Professor Dershowitz welcomes a lively discussion. 

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Alan Dershowitz has been teaching, litigating and writing about law and policy for more than 60 years. He has written 55 books and more than 1000 articles. Many of today’s leaders around the world are among the 10,000 students he has taught. He has represented and advised presidents, prime ministers and business leaders.

Called “The world’s best-known lawyer” and its most prominent defender of civil liberties, he has litigated and won hundreds of cases in multiple countries. He has received numerous honorary degrees, medals and other honors for his work. One such honor was bestowed on him by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel who said: “If there had been a few people like Alan Dershowitz during the 1930s and 1940s, the history of European Jewry might have been different.”

Most of his cases and causes have been pro bono, including his defense of dissidents, such as Anatoly Sharansky, Vaclav Havel, and Julian Assange. Dershowitz graduated first in his class at Yale Law School and was the editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal. He taught at Harvard for 50 years, where he offered courses on multiple issues, ranging from criminal, constitutional, family and Jewish laws, as well as psychiatry, neurobiology, mathematics, literature, philosophy and even baseball. His primary academic interest has been on prediction and prevention of harmful conduct – a course he developed and taught during most of his career. Philosophically, he considers himself a libertarian, egalitarian and contrarian.

At age 86, he continues to write and consult, while spending more time with Carolyn, his wife of 39 years, and his three children and two grandchildren.

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President William Jefferson Clinton

“Alan Dershowitz found an important letter from his hero that relates to freedom of speech,

incitement, and terrorism – subjects about which Alan has thought and taught for decades. This

book is a wonderful adventure story that uses Jefferson’s arguments and Dershowitz’s counters

to illuminate issues that were important and difficult when the U.S. was a new nation and that

remain so today. I recommend it to every citizen concerned with preserving our liberties and

combating terrorism.”

David McCullough, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author

“The 1801 letter of Thomas Jefferson to Elijah Boardman is of tremendous interest and

importance, as is the remarkable story of its discovery by Alan Dershowitz.”

Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and prize-winning author

“Finding Jefferson is terrific on every level: as a memoir of a passionate collector, it is

delightful; as an account of an important historical discovery, it is riveting; as a defense of free

speech, it is brilliant.”

Ken Burns, director and producer of multiple award-winning films, including Thomas Jefferson

“What a treasure this book is, just like the stuff Dershowitz scours the old archives for. It is

unexpected, revealing and resonant with a central fact of our Republic – we are still stitched

together by words, and their complicated progeny, ideas. From a simple, fortuitous discovery,

Dershowitz has fashioned an elaborate and engaging argument, one we will be thinking about for ages.

A FREE concert for all ages!

The Danbury Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, presents its Annual Young People’s Concert, featuring violinist Jessica Xu, winner of the 22nd Annual Student Concerto Competition. She will perform the Finale from Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

The program also includes Porcelana De Oro by Mexican composer Cristóbal MarYán, known for his contemporary classical and film music. Additionally, Eric Coates’ The Three Bears will be performed with special guest narrator Richard Price!

FREE ADMISSION/ DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

Sponsored in part by the Danbury Cultural Commission

Doors open at 2:30,

Danbury High School Auditorium, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT

Main Entrance

WCSU Orchestra directed by Fernando Jimenez and Concert Chorale directed by Jeremy Wiggins

**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**

NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

Join us for a fun silent disco dance party, a unique event where guests dance to music played through wireless headphones, hosted by Rabbit Ears Silent Dance Party.

Each guest is provided with a pair of headphones that are connected to multiple channels of music, where they can choose which channel to listen to based on their personal music preferences.

The atmosphere of a silent disco dance party can be incredibly immersive and personal, with guests dancing along to their preferred music without the need to shout over loud speakers or compete with other sounds.

📍 With this ticket, you'll enjoy reserved seating in the cozy indoor tasting room, with seating arrangements thoughtfully assigned by our hostess.

Wine is not included in the ticket. A drink purchase of minimum $10 plus tax and gratuity per participant is required to attend this event and can be made at the vineyard prior to the start of the event, after our staff checks your ID. Aquila's Nest has many non-alcoholic options as well.

Outside Alcoholic Beverages, Water Bottles and any other beverages are NOT allowed on the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard Winery Permit. Our Staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers.

All participates must be 21 years of age or older.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Ticket is non refundable.

BOOK TICKETS on our website:

https://www.aquilasnestvineyar...

Available now. First come, first served.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Spring into Wellness - Explore growth & renewal with Sound Meditation.

Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.

Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit.  Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,

drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.

Meditation - Relax and Unwind

Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life.  Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.

Pop Up Option Available

Not sure you can make every class in the full session? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.

Residents $25/session

Non-residents $30/session

Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.
Part of the FirstLight Home Care Classical Series

Spring into Wellness - Explore growth & renewal with Sound Meditation.

Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.

Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit.  Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,

drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.

Meditation - Relax and Unwind

Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life.  Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.

Pop Up Option Available

Not sure you can make every class in the full session? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.

Residents $25/session

Non-residents $30/session

Come enjoy live music at the library!

Talented students from the Danbury High School will present a movie themed music performance featuring well-known songs from popular animated movies. Fun for the whole family!

Founded in 2022, mRange is a performance-oriented music club based in Danbury High School. We perform at the Danbury Senior Center, New Fairfield Senior Center, libraries, and anywhere else we can find listeners!

FREE! Registration is not required.

Questions? Please contact Deirdre Johnson at djohnson@danburylibrary.org

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Gentle Mindfulness Yoga 

Let Dawn guide you through gentle yoga moves that are perfect for all levels. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to take off the mat and out into the real world. Enjoy some stretching and leave class feeling calm and rejuvenated! 

Dawn will then lead you through a gentle, slow flow yoga planned carefully to help the body and mind release tension. Modifications are offered during all classes so that new students as well as seasoned yogis or yoginis can benefit from this nurturing practice.

Breathing techniques designed to alleviate stress both on and off the mat (in the real world, where let's face it most stress happens) will be taught and practiced.

Classes will incorporate the principles of mediation and mindfulness. The goal of this class is that you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and centered when you leave class. Additionally these skills can often help you to manage situational stress/anxiety/tension as it occurs once you step off your mat and head back into the real world.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group!

This spring, our exploration into the power of creativity continues with the book Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process, edited by Joe Fassler. A few copies of the book will be available at the Library.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!