Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

The New Milford Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that our 8-mile and 5K road races will be happening on July 27th! Deep in tradition, our 8-mile race is now on its 56th year, and our 5K race is on its 21st year. The New Milford 8-mile Road Race is the third oldest race of its kind in the state, and one of the most challenging in the area. Runners test themselves during this hilly course through rural New Milford, including the famous Canterbury Hill. 5K runners enjoy a challenging and scenic course up into New Milford, and both races finish on the south side of the town green.

Both the 8-mile and 5K race will start at 8:30 AM sharp.

8-mile and 5K Race Info

- Registration fee before July 22nd is $30. Registration fee after July 22nd is $40.

- Last day to register for the race online is July 26th at 6:00PM.

- The first 300 registered runners will receive a t-shirt (size choice is not guaranteed).

- Monetary prizes will be mailed to address on file.

- Water stops will be available for both race courses.

- Awards ceremony following the race will be at the bandstand. *Cash prize winners will receive physical checks in the mail to the address on file following race weekend. 

- There will be no course record prize.

- Dogs OK. Walkers OK.

1/4 Mile Kids Run The Green

Calling all 8 and under runners! Join us for our 2nd Annual "Kids Run the Green" on Saturday July 27, 2024. We're excited to be offering a race just for our kids, to happen in tandem with our 8-Mile and 5K road races. Once the 8-mile and 5K runners clear the start line, we kick off a .25 mile run up the northbound side of main street, crossing over near First Congregational Church, and then back down, crossing the finish line near the corner of Main St. and Bank St. The first 50 kids will receive a magnet and an official "Kids Run the Green" t-shirt. Registration is just $5 and what a great way to get our future runners ready for the bigger races!

Date: July 27, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: New Milford Town Green

Cost: $30, $40 after July 22nd

Coordinators: Lauren Ellard and Barbara Crandell

*PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS PRIOR TO RACE DAY. ANY AND ALL GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

EXCITING NEW ART SHOW ALERT! Members Art Show:

Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience

June 14 – August 4, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, June 15, 4-6pm, with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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

SUMMER IS HERE AND GALLERY 25 INVITES YOU TO ITS MEMBERS’ S SHOW

Yes, the summer of 2024 is here, and with it, the Gallery 25 Member’s Annual Summer Show -- Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience will be on display for your viewing pleasure. It will run from June 14th to August 4th. Terry Tougas, G25 Director, notes, “The public is invited to view and enjoy some of our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works”.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Meet the Sisters and special guests. Craft, sing along, centers, outdoor play.

Join Bethel Republicans for the annual Bethel RTC Lobsterfest!

Adults $50

Family $85 (Includes 2 lobsters +2 kids under 12. Additional children $10)

Enjoy 50/50, Raffle, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausage and Peppers, Lobsters, Sides, Beer, Wine, Soda, and Dessert.

Please reserve tickets by June 20th online HERE

If you would like to pay by personal check, please download the form using the link below and make checks payable to BRTC and mail the check and form to P.O. Box 203, Bethel, CT 06801

Donation Form

Contact Kitty Grant at 203-788-4192 with questions.

St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church invites the public to a free concert on July 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., featuring the Deming String Quartet performing Ludwig Von Beethoven's String Quartet in C# Minor No. 14 Opus 131. St. Ann is offering the program to mark 2024 as a Jubileer Year honoring the three hundredth anniversary of affirmed unity between the Melkite Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church. St. Ann is located at 181 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury CT. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Free will offerings will be gratefully accepted. For more information see www.saintann.org

St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church invites the public to a free performance on July 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. featuring the Deming String Quartet performing Beethoven's Starting Quartet in C# Minor No 14 Opus 131 as part of the parish's celebration of the Jubilee Year marking 300 years of affirmed unity between the Melkite Catholic and Roman Catholic churches.

Saint Ann is located at 1871 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury CT.

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Free will offerings will be gratefully accepted.

For more information visit www.saintann.org

Women, Wine, & Wheel 🍷

6:30-9:30PM

July 27th

August 17th

September 28th

October 26th

You choose a date! Each date is the beginning of a new set of classes.

What could be more fun than a bunch of ladies laughing and learning the pottery wheel? Invite your friends and learn something new. You can BYOB and a nibble to share (nut free please).

If you have a group, we can take up to 8 people.

This is a two-day course - you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, (up to 3 pounds each), & trim the base during the second visit. $129 Each. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it's fired.

$129 each

villagecenterarts.org

Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.

Registration and payment reserves your spot.

Village Center for the Arts

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

(860) 354-4318

Join us on Saturday July 27th at 7:30pm for Chicks & Friends : Nancy Setzler, Maggie Meriwether & Susanna Marker, with special guests Al Burgasser & more!

Nancy Setzler has been a singer/songwriter and musician for many years, first developing her love for music while performing with her church folk group and then transitioning to acoustic folk and classic rock bands. Currently she plays in Tuned In, Wandering Women, and Chicks on Fire, which feature a combination of unique harmonies on popular covers as well as fresh original songs. She is working on new original music, as well as collaborating with other musicians and songwriters.

Maggie Meriwether has been singing for years with a variety of different musicians. She is most recently in the acoustic duo, The Wandering Women, who specialize in harmonies and acoustic versions of well-known songs. She is also working on her acoustic guitar skills and hopes to incorporate more guitar playing during performances in the future.

Al Burgasser has a long history as a respected singer/songwriter and a member of multiple performing groups in the region. He is also active in participating in regional events including hosting Open Mic nights, the Sherman Song Swap, teaching songwriting, and performing for civic events.

This just in... Susanna is joining the lineup! Susanna Marker:  is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has been part of several local bands including Lumos, Red Dirt Road and The Red Dirt Girls, and has also performed as a solo artist. 

*KerriAnne Byrnes (original Chicks on Fire musician) is unable to make it to this performance.

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Take sensible precautions when you're around water - even if you're not planning to swim.

Join us each Sunday at 10am for a time of Worship at the First Congregational church on the green in New Milford

Nursery Care and Sunday School available.

Coffee hour following service.

Questions, feel free to call the office at 860-354-8232

EXCITING NEW ART SHOW ALERT! Members Art Show:

Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience

June 14 – August 4, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, June 15, 4-6pm, with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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

SUMMER IS HERE AND GALLERY 25 INVITES YOU TO ITS MEMBERS’ S SHOW

Yes, the summer of 2024 is here, and with it, the Gallery 25 Member’s Annual Summer Show -- Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience will be on display for your viewing pleasure. It will run from June 14th to August 4th. Terry Tougas, G25 Director, notes, “The public is invited to view and enjoy some of our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works”.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

126 Kent Road, New Milford, CT 06776

We are an independent Bible base Church our goal is to enthusiastically share the great hope of the Gospel to everyone in our community and beyond. Thru Worship service of song, prayer and God's Word. Riverview Baptist Church is open to everyone of all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds and those seeking to discover God’s will and desire to walk with God. Riverview Baptist Church believes that people and their relationship with God and to each other matter.

Learn More HERE

Do you want to feel relaxed, grounded, and confident walking into an audition? Do you want to discover a technique for crafting compelling performances even with no time to prepare? As Samuel L. Jackson says, “Todoroff is the best. Look no further… all you need is T.T.”

Join Producer / Director / Performance Coach, Tom Todoroff for a one-day masterclass that will change your relationship with your own craft. The Todoroff Technique is currently being taught all over the world – from New York to Paris, to London, to Berlin, to Bangkok… and now Ridgefield!

In this 6-7-hour Masterclass, instruction is done by way of demonstration. Attendees may volunteer to perform a 1-2-minute monologue or 3-4 minute scene and receive personalized coaching in front of the group. All attendees will also receive valuable resources to help prepare not only for this class, but also for every audition, rehearsal, and performance thereafter.

Part of the Ridgefield Playhouse Masterclass Series

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

Join the Bethel Democratic Town Committee on Sunday, July 28, 2024, for our Annual Picnic! It will be held at Bennett Park, 14 Shelter Rock Road, Bethel CT 06801, from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Family of four – $65

Individual – $35

First-time individual attendee – $20

First-time family of four attendees – $40

Kids under 10 FREE!

Raffle Tickets – $5 each or 5 for $20 – purchase in advance to save time at the door!

To register and pay the ticket donation fee go to https://betheldemocrats.com/picnic

Historic sites in Gaylordsville are open to visitors Sundays in July and August from 2pm to 4pm. These sites include the Gaylord School built in 1740 and operated until 1967, Merwinsville Hotel Restoration dating from 1843 and Brown's Forge which began operations in 1870. All three sites showcase history and stories of Gaylordsville.

Historic 1842 railroad hotel open for tours every Sunday. See our newly restored ballroom, museum and gallery spaces, and period decorated rooms. Lovingly restored since the restoration began in 1971.

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

The Side by Side event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Julia Choi, violin & Mika Sasaki, piano will be performing works by Charles Ives, Amy Beach, John Corigliano, Alex Weiser and Reena Esmail.

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Robotics And Beyond is again offering a week-long summer camp in STEM and Design, dedicated just to girls. Sometimes they just need their own space! Campers will be grouped by grade level: Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12. Registration limit of 10 in each grade group. Cost is $420; tuition assistance available.

The camp will provide experiences in robotics, coding, energy and electricity, graphic design and animation, and 3D design for 3D printing.

Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/events/girls-only-camp/. 

Graphics AM: With fast paced social media, we’ll explore trends in art that support the ‘quick” art hit.

Paint BIG! AM: Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up.

Mosaics PM: Learn the techniques and process of using tesserae to create mosaic mural work.

Fine Art Frolics PM: Intro to art for the young set ages 4-7.

Half day or full day!

We are accepting enrollments here at BrightPath New Milford, and hosting a summer enrollment campaign! Interested families can reach out to schedule a tour today by contacting the center at newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com to learn more!

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Join us for readings by leading contemporary poets every Monday evening in July! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the glorious walled gardens of Keeler Tavern Museum. In the event of rain or a heat emergency, readings move inside the Garden House. Parking onsite; grounds and Garden House are fully accessible.

Please join us for an evening of poetry in the glorious walled gardens of Keeler Tavern Museum. On July 29 at 7:00, Nathan McClain (Previously Owned) and Oliver de la Paz (The Diaspora Sonnets) will share their work. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain or extreme heat, the reading will move inside the Garden House. Parking onsite; venue is fully accessible.

The Danbury Cultural Commission is part of a coalition to bring the Connecticut Ballet tour to the Musicals at Richter stage this July 29, 2024. This 5 city tour brings classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and a revival of the popular jazz ballet to the Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road Danbury, Connecticut.

The program is FREE and starts at 7 P.M.. Parking is available at the Golf Course parking lot.

This is the same dance troupe that visits Danbury's schools each year introducing thousands of students to professional ballet. Students and Teachers alike enjoy these annual performances, and now you can too. Bring the family to 100 Aunt Hack Road Danbury on July 29 at 7pm for a wonderful night of professional Ballet Under the Stars.

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Robotics And Beyond is again offering a week-long summer camp in STEM and Design, dedicated just to girls. Sometimes they just need their own space! Campers will be grouped by grade level: Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12. Registration limit of 10 in each grade group. Cost is $420; tuition assistance available.

The camp will provide experiences in robotics, coding, energy and electricity, graphic design and animation, and 3D design for 3D printing.

Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/events/girls-only-camp/. 

Graphics AM: With fast paced social media, we’ll explore trends in art that support the ‘quick” art hit.

Paint BIG! AM: Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up.

Mosaics PM: Learn the techniques and process of using tesserae to create mosaic mural work.

Fine Art Frolics PM: Intro to art for the young set ages 4-7.

Half day or full day!

We are accepting enrollments here at BrightPath New Milford, and hosting a summer enrollment campaign! Interested families can reach out to schedule a tour today by contacting the center at newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com to learn more!

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

The New Milford Rotary Club is a nonprofit organization of local business and professional leaders and residents who practice "Service Above Self" to help local and worldwide communities. All are welcome. Call Katy @ 860-354-7137

 Visit us on Facebook or at www.nmrotary.org

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Play some video games and make new friends! For grades 6-12. Registration required.

Got stuff? Let's learn from an expert how to de-clutter. Real Estate Agent Linda McCaffrey will tell you everything you need to do to spiff up your house for selling--or just for you! Linda will challenge you to plan for your next lifestyle change by visualizing options, preparing family, and setting a timeline to be ready. She guides clients on the journey from where they are to where they want to be.

Open to beginners, intermediates and experienced artists, this class is an opportunity to receive instruction, tighten technique

and style in the medium of the student’s choice and explore the challenge of the beginner or experienced artist.

France and being French is as much a lifestyle as a nationality. With its rich history, art, fashion, and cuisine, it embodies an elegance and sophistication admired around the world. From the bustling streets of Paris to the quaint villages in the countryside, to its two coasts to the French Alps and the lovely plains in between, John Cilio tours 13 of France’s regions.

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Bethel Jazz Presents Live Jazz at La Zingara in Bethel.

Tickets and info available at Bethel Jazz on eventbrite

Robotics And Beyond is again offering a week-long summer camp in STEM and Design, dedicated just to girls. Sometimes they just need their own space! Campers will be grouped by grade level: Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12. Registration limit of 10 in each grade group. Cost is $420; tuition assistance available.

The camp will provide experiences in robotics, coding, energy and electricity, graphic design and animation, and 3D design for 3D printing.

Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/events/girls-only-camp/. 

Graphics AM: With fast paced social media, we’ll explore trends in art that support the ‘quick” art hit.

Paint BIG! AM: Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up.

Mosaics PM: Learn the techniques and process of using tesserae to create mosaic mural work.

Fine Art Frolics PM: Intro to art for the young set ages 4-7.

Half day or full day!

We are accepting enrollments here at BrightPath New Milford, and hosting a summer enrollment campaign! Interested families can reach out to schedule a tour today by contacting the center at newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com to learn more!

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

Learn more HERE

Rossini’s charming take on the Cinderella story returns to cinemas, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in this 2014 performance of Cesare Lievi’s whimsical production. Fabio Luisi conducts.

Part of the FirstLight Home Care Classical Series

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Adult Bible Study Group:

Led by Pastor Gary Millar

Study Guide: "1 Corinthians The Authentic Christian Life"

By Dr. David Jeremiah ISBN : 978-0-310-09164-6

We are an independent Bible base Church our goal is to enthusiastically share the great hope of the Gospel to everyone in our community and beyond. Thru Worship service of song, prayer and God's Word. Riverview Baptist Church is open to everyone of all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds and those seeking to discover God’s will and desire to walk with God. Riverview Baptist Church believes that people and their relationship with God and to each other matter.

Hiking in CT is a great family and friends activity. Hiking is a great way to explore new areas and we will share some of our favorite locations. Some things to think about to prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure will also be discussed.

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Robotics And Beyond is again offering a week-long summer camp in STEM and Design, dedicated just to girls. Sometimes they just need their own space! Campers will be grouped by grade level: Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12. Registration limit of 10 in each grade group. Cost is $420; tuition assistance available.

The camp will provide experiences in robotics, coding, energy and electricity, graphic design and animation, and 3D design for 3D printing.

Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/events/girls-only-camp/. 

Graphics AM: With fast paced social media, we’ll explore trends in art that support the ‘quick” art hit.

Paint BIG! AM: Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up.

Mosaics PM: Learn the techniques and process of using tesserae to create mosaic mural work.

Fine Art Frolics PM: Intro to art for the young set ages 4-7.

Half day or full day!

The C.H. Booth Library and Newtown Cultural Arts Commission are collaborating for

an Open Air Art Exhibit in September. Local artists have an opportunity to showcase their 2-D artwork in our upcoming outdoor art exhibit!

Selected pieces will be prominently displayed at Fairfield Hills Campus during the month of September.

Deadline: August 1. Submit your work now for a chance to be featured.

Specifications: Artwork must be a laminated reproduction and fit within 18" wide by 24" high dimensions.

Drop off your submissions (including your name, email address, and phone number for communication purposes) at the desk on the second floor of the C.H. Booth Library or mail to:

ATTN: Open Air Art Exhibit

C.H. Booth Library

25 Main Street

Newtown, CT 06470

We are accepting enrollments here at BrightPath New Milford, and hosting a summer enrollment campaign! Interested families can reach out to schedule a tour today by contacting the center at newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com to learn more!

Welcome back to our art journaling class! Thursdays, from 10:00 – 12:00 noon

8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/12 (six weeks, no class on 9/5)

Price: $195 + $35 for supplies = $230

Whether you’ve joined us before in Art Journaling for Beginners or have dabbled in mixed media, you’re in the right place. In this six-week class, each session will delve into fresh techniques, tools, and topics, including color and composition.

The essence of art journaling remains constant: it’s all about you. Our primary aim is to enjoy the process while pushing the boundaries of mixed-media art.

What is Art Journaling? Watch this video to learn more!

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Thursdays in July & August 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Gathering Room

Interested in practicing your American Mah Jong skills? Join us for weekly open play sessions. Please bring your own 2024 card. Open play is for those who know how to play. All levels welcome.  Sets will be provided. Registration is required for each weekly session.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Donald Woodworth presents a program on the Shepaug, Litchfield & Northern RR, operating as the Litchfield Division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Edwin McNeill envisioned bringing local products to market, particularly Washington Depot, which was transformed into a regional dairy center and country retreat for city-dwellers.  Much of the line, stretching from Hawleyville to Litchfield, remains in place as rail trails to this day. 

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!

Call for Photographers: "Exposures" Open Juried Photography Show

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio is hosting its annual open juried photography show which awards cash prizes. Entry information is posted below. The Show will run from August 9–25, 2024. Gallery 25 is accepting submissions now online at Gallery25ct.com.

Deadline to submit online: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Delivery of Photography: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 – 4 pm

Awards Announced: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Pickup Photography: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm

You may submit up to four (4) digital images of work for the show - no later than Friday, August 2. All work must be personally created by the artist. No AI images will be accepted.

The show entry fee for Exposures Photography Show 2024 is $20 per each photo/piece submitted (you may submit up to 4 pieces).

You may also submit in person (instead of online) the day of, however, you must email the gallery with the image, title, cost and size of your image prior to August 4 at gallery25newmilfordct@gmail.com. Payment is due upon submission.

The judge for Exposures 2024 will be announced. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 pm. The reception, with light refreshments and wine is held from 2 to 4 pm and all are welcome to attend!

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

G25 is open Friday and Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Gallery25 and Creative Arts Studio.

Robotics And Beyond is again offering a week-long summer camp in STEM and Design, dedicated just to girls. Sometimes they just need their own space! Campers will be grouped by grade level: Grades 3-6 and Grades 7-12. Registration limit of 10 in each grade group. Cost is $420; tuition assistance available.

The camp will provide experiences in robotics, coding, energy and electricity, graphic design and animation, and 3D design for 3D printing.

Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/events/girls-only-camp/. 

Graphics AM: With fast paced social media, we’ll explore trends in art that support the ‘quick” art hit.

Paint BIG! AM: Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up.

Mosaics PM: Learn the techniques and process of using tesserae to create mosaic mural work.

Fine Art Frolics PM: Intro to art for the young set ages 4-7.

Half day or full day!

We are accepting enrollments here at BrightPath New Milford, and hosting a summer enrollment campaign! Interested families can reach out to schedule a tour today by contacting the center at newmilfordct@brightpathkids.com to learn more!

FRIENDS of New Milford Library Summer Book Sale

Friday, August 2: Early birds admitted at 10:00am for a $5 fee

General public admitted free of charge 11:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday, August 3: Free admission 9:00am - 4:30pm

Large selection of gently used books at very low prices, including hardcover non-fiction sorted by category, hardcover fiction, paperbacks, and trade. Also many children’s and YA books, sorted by topics and age levels. Specialty items include coffee table books, items suitable for gift giving, and back to school supplies.

Payment by cash, check, or Venmo

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

EXCITING NEW ART SHOW ALERT! Members Art Show:

Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience

June 14 – August 4, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, June 15, 4-6pm, with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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

SUMMER IS HERE AND GALLERY 25 INVITES YOU TO ITS MEMBERS’ S SHOW

Yes, the summer of 2024 is here, and with it, the Gallery 25 Member’s Annual Summer Show -- Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience will be on display for your viewing pleasure. It will run from June 14th to August 4th. Terry Tougas, G25 Director, notes, “The public is invited to view and enjoy some of our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works”.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 2 – 31, 2024. Over 35 artists and over 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show. The artists have created a feast of landscapes, portraits and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty.  The opening reception is Friday, August 2, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 2-31, 2024. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.  For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

Sherman Artists “August Light 2024” 

August 2 - 31, 2024 @ the Kent Art Association in Kent, CT

Opening Reception August 2, 2024  6-8pm

Open Hours Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm

The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 2 – 31, 2024. Over 35 artists and over 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show. The artists have created a feast of landscapes, portraits and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty.  The opening reception is Friday, August 2, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 2-31, 2024. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.  For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Get ready for the ultimate Food Truck Friday experience! We're back with more food trucks than ever, plus exciting activities for the kids. A big shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Newtown Savings Bank and ELC Energy Solutions, for helping make this year the best one yet! Don't miss out—see you there! 

The Bethel Farmers' Market began in 1981, in a time where there were only a handful of farmers' markets in the state. The Bethel Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 67 Stony Hill Road.

FRIENDS of New Milford Library Summer Book Sale

Friday, August 2: Early birds admitted at 10:00am for a $5 fee

General public admitted free of charge 11:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday, August 3: Free admission 9:00am - 4:30pm

Large selection of gently used books at very low prices, including hardcover non-fiction sorted by category, hardcover fiction, paperbacks, and trade. Also many children's and YA books, sorted by topics and age levels. Specialty items include coffee table books, items suitable for gift giving, and back to school supplies.

Payment by cash, check, or Venmo.

A new art exhibition, "Changes," will be on view on the Lower Level of the Ridgefield Library July 9th-August 8th during regular Library hours. "Changes" features the work of three artists: Bobbi Eike Mullen, Peggy Koellmer and Chris Bedell. All are welcome to drop in for an Artist Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Come meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments!

Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen has organized this exhibition. Mullen is an accomplished "en plein air" painter, working outdoors, especially at Weir Farm National Historic Park. She is also a very experienced and dedicated art teacher. Koellmer focuses on realistic artwork and is currently working in watercolor with artist David Dunlop. Bedell captures colorful and playful landscape paintings using the traditional oil medium. Learn more.

Artwork featured here: Still Life by Bobbi Mullen.

Fun for the whole family! Join us Saturday, August 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm. Marvel at the balloon artist. Get crafty. Enjoy the yummy food. Listen to amazing storytelling. Brighten yours and everyone's day with a stop at the face painting station. Test your skills with a variety of games. Both of the local volunteer fire departments and the Bethel police department have been invited again this year. And don't miss the Ice Cream Truck!!! For more information call 203-743-1877. Don't miss it!

Have fun while getting a taste of the variety of ice cream treats throughout New Milford.

The second annual New Milford Ice Cream Crawl will be held July 1 through Aug. 25.

Visit 5 of the 8 participating businesses and get an Ice Cream Crawl T-shirt.

To learn more, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/stories?story=Here-s-the-scoop-on-New-Milford-s-Ice-Cream-Crawl

EXCITING NEW ART SHOW ALERT! Members Art Show:

Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience

June 14 – August 4, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, June 15, 4-6pm, with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!

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

SUMMER IS HERE AND GALLERY 25 INVITES YOU TO ITS MEMBERS’ S SHOW

Yes, the summer of 2024 is here, and with it, the Gallery 25 Member’s Annual Summer Show -- Artistic Odyssey: Explore & Experience will be on display for your viewing pleasure. It will run from June 14th to August 4th. Terry Tougas, G25 Director, notes, “The public is invited to view and enjoy some of our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works”.

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.

The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 2 – 31, 2024. Over 35 artists and over 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show. The artists have created a feast of landscapes, portraits and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty.  The opening reception is Friday, August 2, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 2-31, 2024. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.  For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

Sherman Artists “August Light 2024” 

August 2 - 31, 2024 @ the Kent Art Association in Kent, CT

Opening Reception August 2, 2024  6-8pm

Open Hours Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm

The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 2 – 31, 2024. Over 35 artists and over 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show. The artists have created a feast of landscapes, portraits and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty.  The opening reception is Friday, August 2, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 2-31, 2024. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.  For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

Bethel Beer Fest is a great afternoon full of local craft beer! Unlimited beer tastings, live music, local food trucks, and more! All of the proceeds from Bethel Beer Fest support Bethel Education Foundation, whose mission is to promote creativity and excellence in learning for our children and the community. Tickets can be purchased at www.bethelctbeerfest.com or at the door! Tickets prices: DD $15; Gen Adm $40 presale, $45 at the door; VIP $55 presale, $60 at the door.

For the Summer, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Bill Gore, Barbara Soares, and Jim Stasiak, from the Brookfield Craft Center. 

It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.

Artist Reception on July 14th from 2-4pm.

Learn more about the photographers on The Meetinghouse website

https://meetinghouse.life/event-3/photography-show-2/

Are you funny? Do people tell you, "You should do improv!"? Have you ever wanted to try? Here is your chance to check out the new improv education program at RTB! This $20 trial class will give you an overview of the basics of improv and give you a feel for what to expect in RTB’s upcoming six-week improv workshop Fundamentals of Improv, taught by Upright Citizen’s Brigade-trained improviser and performer Matt Austin. (After the class, if you decide to register for the six-week workshop, we will apply your $20 trial class fee as a credit!)

This summer’s line-up

Free concerts on the New Milford Green starting at 7 pm each Saturday of August.

Bring a chair, bring a blanket

Rain site is the building behind the Congregational Church on the Green.

New Milford Commission on the Arts is happy to announce our Kincade Summer Concert Series kicks off August 3rd with Nina Et Cetera! Bring along blankets and chairs, and gather on the green with your family and friends to listen to live music from New Milford's historic bandstand. Every Saturday throughout August at 7pm.

*In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the auditorium of the First Congregational Church of New Milford, 36 Main Street.

 August 3rd - Nina Et Cetera

Nina Et cetera plays a combination of original songs and well-known country, pop, rock and roll, and blues songs. They have a big sound for a small group. Nina Et cetera has been performing professionally for the past 10 years in just about every imaginable venue across the Tri-State area; bars, restaurants, libraries, street fairs, assisted livings, bandshells, busking, vineyards—you name it and they have been there. This is their first visit to New Milford. 

August 10—Red Hots

The Red Hots are CT's premiere swingin' blues Americana group, mixing up hot jazz with old blues, country, pop and everything in between. The group, which formed in 2012, is the collective musical effort of original founders Petra Herceg, Cynthia Preston and Russell Preston, along with Jay Margolin on percussion, Jeff Moro on bass and Eric Frost on trumpet. Although Russ has mostly retired from live shows, The Red Hots carry on the legacy of this incredible guitarist, singer, harmonica player and patron of the band. The Red Hots continue to rock, swing, woo and dazzle audiences all over the tri-state area and beyond. 

August 17—Kenn Morr Band

The Kenn Morr Band is touring in support of their new album “Still Shining” featuring eleven new original songs in the Folk/Rock/Americana style for which the band has become known. Highlighted by their vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation (guitar, bass, drums mandolin, accordion, violin and bouzouki) the KMB’s music has been described as “instantly hummable…uplifting” seemingly coming “right from American’s heartland…”

August 24—ACE & Friends

ACE & Friends is a premiere Grateful Dead tribute band based in Fairfield County, CT. Established in 2016, the group performs in Connecticut and New York at music venues, festivals, community concerts, private clubs and parties. ACE & Friends keeps the tradition of the Dead with ever-changing set lists comprising upwards of 200 songs that were written or covered by the Dead and/or its members.

August 31 (Labor Day weekend)—Rick Reyes and Latin Americana

“Latin Americana" is a unique fusion of Caribbean mountain folk music with North American folk music, including bluegrass, country, and gospel. The project showcases the exceptional talent of Rick Reyes on guitar and vocals, plus Caribbean instrumentation such as congas and hand percussion to create a truly unique style.

New Milford Commission on the Arts is happy to announce our Summer Concert Series, which kicks off August 3rd with Nina Et Cetera! This is a free event for the whole family. Bring along blankets and chairs to gather on the green and listen to live music from our historic bandstand. Every Saturday throughout the month of August at 7pm.

In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the auditorium of the First Congregational Church of New Milford, 36 Main Street.

August 3—Nina Et cetera

Nina Et cetera is a duo or trio (depending on the event) that plays a combination of original songs and well-known country, pop, rock and roll, and blues songs. They have a big sound for a small group. Nina Et cetera has been performing professionally for the past 10 years in just about every imaginable venue across the Tri-State area; bars, restaurants, libraries, street fairs, assisted livings, bandshells, busking, vineyards—you name it and they have been there. This is their first visit to New Milford. 

August 10—Red Hots

The Red Hots are CT's premiere swingin' blues Americana group, mixing up hot jazz with old blues, country, pop and everything in between. The group, which formed in 2012, is the collective musical effort of original founders Petra Herceg, Cynthia Preston and Russell Preston, along with Jay Margolin on percussion, Jeff Moro on bass and Eric Frost on trumpet. Although Russ has mostly retired from live shows, The Red Hots carry on the legacy of this incredible guitarist, singer, harmonica player and patron of the band. The Red Hots continue to rock, swing, woo and dazzle audiences all over the tri-state area and beyond. 

August 17—Kenn Morr Band

The Kenn Morr Band is touring in support of their new album “Still Shining” featuring eleven new original songs in the Folk/Rock/Americana style for which the band has become known. Highlighted by their vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation (guitar, bass, drums mandolin, accordion, violin and bouzouki) the KMB’s music has been described as “instantly hummable…uplifting” seemingly coming “right from American’s heartland…”

August 24—ACE & Friends

ACE & Friends is a premiere Grateful Dead tribute band based in Fairfield County, CT. Established in 2016, the group performs in Connecticut and New York at music venues, festivals, community concerts, private clubs and parties. ACE & Friends keeps the tradition of the Dead with ever-changing set lists comprising upwards of 200 songs that were written or covered by the Dead and/or its members.

August 31 (Labor Day weekend)—Rick Reyes and Latin Americana

“Latin Americana" is a unique fusion of Caribbean mountain folk music with North American folk music, including bluegrass, country, and gospel. The project showcases the exceptional talent of Rick Reyes on guitar and vocals, plus Caribbean instrumentation such as congas and hand percussion to create a truly unique style.