Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association

Presented by Sherman Artists

Sherman Artists invites you to be part of August Light 2025, a juried art show celebrating brilliance, beauty, and inspiration. This vibrant exhibit will be held in Kent, CT, and is open to both 2D and 3D original artworks created by the submitting artist.

Submission Details:

🎨 Submit up to four (4) high-quality digital images of your artwork at ShermanArtists.org or use the QR code.

📅 Deadline: Midnight on Monday, July 11, 2025.

📩 Notification of acceptance and contracts will be sent by July 18, 2025.

💸 Submission is free, but please review the full submission rules for entry fee details and prospectus.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work in one of Litchfield County's most picturesque towns, where art and nature meet in perfect harmony.

New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park explorations, beach time, ice cream, etc

Kids entering 6th - 8th grades

$15 / week

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

Join us at Honeybee Books and Tea for our weekly Open Mic Night!

With a full technical assortment of equipment, we are more than happy to welcome:

• Musicians
• Poets
• Stand-up Comedy
• Reading Excerpts
• Dance
• Puppetry
• Whatever Makes You Buzz

We ask that attendees arrive promptly at 6:00 pm to respect performers. For more information, check out our website or stop by in-store.

Seating Chart: Link

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:

About Mike Palin’s Other Orchestra

It's a funky Big Band thing; a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Snarky Puppy, Weather Report, and so many other great modern composers and arrangers. You'll want to see this band again and again!

Michael Palin's Other Orchestra draws some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Hartford and mid-CT area, and Sara Sherman is the band’s resident vocalist. Other Orchestra typifies the high caliber of entertainment that's available to those willing to search for it. Since March 2011, this feisty, funky big band has been exciting audiences with its tantalizing mix of jazz standards, fusion favorites, and quality rock tunes.

The band truly sounds like no other jazz ensemble in the area, and it is just as likely to delve into Frank Zappa's zany repertoire, as it is to take on standards such as Johnny Mandel's beautiful "A Time for Love." One moment, the audience will hear a Steely Dan hit; the next it might be something from Weather Report's catalogue.

Palin put together what he refers to as "version 1.0" of Other Orchestra in 1998, and that group became a regular at Hartford’s 880 Club on Maple Avenue for years. While the current edition of the orchestra doesn't have a long track record, it has already attracted the attention of many of the area's most talented players, west of I-91.

Come check them out; you won’t be disappointed.

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, cancellations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser cannot 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.

Curtain up!!! Light the lights!!! New England’s #1 Summer Orlando is Bringing Broadway Back to the Vineyard!

Join us for a night of live singing, showtunes, and fun as this fabulous queen brings your favorite musicals to life live on stage. The costumes, the scenery, the makeup, the props, audience participation, and so much more. The Big Apple meets Fairfield county, in this Manhattan quality show.

The show runs approx. 2 hours and includes audience participation, elaborate costume changes, sing a longs, and prizes.

Hear what audiences are saying:

“Summer brought a Broadway level show. Everyone had a blast! What amazing singing, dancing and overall spectacular entertainers. We laughed and sang along the entire time. I’ve been telling all of my friends and family about your shows. I can’t wait to come back” - Katherine

“Thanks for a great show! I truly enjoyed it. I appreciate the amount of work that goes into the costume changes and the high energy you put out in your performances.”

Please arrive by 7 PM to get settled and order a drink before the show, which will begin promptly at 7:30 PM and run until 9:00 PM.

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

Your VIP Experience:

• Exclusive reserved seating in our cozy indoor tasting room
• Up-close and personal interaction with the band – the intimate setting of our tasting room creates a unique opportunity to connect with the musicians during the performance
• A superb selection of wines (minimum $10 drink purchase required per guest)
• Delicious non-alcoholic options available for all to enjoy
• Thoughtfully curated seating arrangements by our hostess for a truly intimate experience

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
This ticket is non-refundable.

Planetaria: Visual Poetry by Monica Ong

Wednesday, July 9th @ 7:00 pm at the Ridgefield Library 

Please register

Poet-artist Monica Ong's second collection of poetry, Planetaria, brings playful literary experiments on the page to poetry, science and art lovers alike.

Ong has created an extraordinary collection of visual-poems that uses the visual language of astronomy to imagine the sky from a female perspective. The resulting image-poems are playful visual experiments that explore the precarious territories of motherhood, women in science, and diaspora identity. A full-color, fine-art volume, Planetaria is equally engaging to followers of poetry, art, and science alike.

Copies of Planetaria will be available for purchase at the event through our partner, Books on the Common. 

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association

Presented by Sherman Artists

Sherman Artists invites you to be part of August Light 2025, a juried art show celebrating brilliance, beauty, and inspiration. This vibrant exhibit will be held in Kent, CT, and is open to both 2D and 3D original artworks created by the submitting artist.

Submission Details:

🎨 Submit up to four (4) high-quality digital images of your artwork at ShermanArtists.org or use the QR code.

📅 Deadline: Midnight on Monday, July 11, 2025.

📩 Notification of acceptance and contracts will be sent by July 18, 2025.

💸 Submission is free, but please review the full submission rules for entry fee details and prospectus.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work in one of Litchfield County's most picturesque towns, where art and nature meet in perfect harmony.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

Presented by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

July 4 – 13, 2025 · Th-Su 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carriage Barn

Free

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and KTM&HC are joining together to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition dedicated to the beauty to be found in this country. In this juried show, artists' works will speak to their feelings about what it means to be an American.

The show will open in the carriage barn on Friday, July 4 as part of the townwide celebration and America250 Kickoff hosted by KTM&HC and will run through Sunday, July 13. The closing reception will take place on July 13 from 2-4pm. 

Artists: The deadline to apply is Saturday, June 14. Head to the RGA website and/or email rgoa.exhibitions@gmail.com for more information about submissions. The show is open to members and non-members, and artists ages 16 and older are eligible to enter.

Anonymous Society is pleased to present If / Only / And / Then, a dynamic new exhibition featuring a dynamic new exhibition featuring work in painting, mixed

media, and ceramics by Sonja Langford (North Carolina / Connecticut), Faye Pamintuan (Philippines / Texas / New York), and Rachel Volpone (Connecticut). Running from June 5 through July 20, 2025, the exhibition traces how the language we carry—spoken, unspoken, imagined—shapes the course of our lives, offering a means to reauthor the self in moments of both fierce protection and quiet surrender, in pursuit of deeper becoming.

This show centers on the moments that define us—the decisions, disruptions, and relationships that shape identity in all its complexity. The featured art works engage with transformation, personal mythology, constructed identity, and the radical authorship of self in systems that have long erased, commodified, or distorted the female voice. If / Only / And / Then doesn’t seek resolution—it charts direction, carving out space through bold, deliberate acts of imagination.

Through diverse media, Langford, Pamintuan, and Volpone offer work that resists containment. Whether abstract, narrative, or conceptual, their practices ask how we locate ourselves—and each other—within shifting cultural landscapes. The exhibition invites viewers into an evolving dialogue about identity, memory, and possibility, offering a space where complexity is not only acknowledged but honored.

Join us at Anonymous Society for the opening reception on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Anonymous Society is an independent exhibition space committed to showcasing contemporary art that challenges convention, amplifies creative voices, and fosters critical dialogue.

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM 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.

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

Thursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session

For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)

All skill levels welcome!

Join artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a summer of creativity, skill-building, and artistic exploration! Each session of this laid-back, small-group Summer Art Club focuses on a different essential art skills—from drawing fundamentals to watercolor journaling to mastering color and value. Classes take place at Gallery 25 and we will draw inspiration from downtown New Milford, making the town itself part of your inspiration!

June: Drawing Fundamentals

Thursdays, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PM

Sharpen your drawing skills as we explore composition, perspective, and technique. We’ll be sketching the charming architecture of downtown New Milford as we learn! Sign up for Liz's June session: https://square.link/u/kXuz29Hg

July: Art Journal & Sketchbook

Thursdays, 7/10 & 7/17 | 6–8 PM

Create vibrant entries in your art journal using watercolor while learning new landscape techniques. We’ll draw inspiration from the nearby Riverwalk and Train Station views—a perfect outdoor sketching session! Sign up for Liz's July Session: https://square.link/u/E2ThVyBq

August: Learn Color & Value

Thursdays, 8/7 & 8/14 | 6–8 PM

Session 1 dives into color theory and how to apply it meaningfully in your art. In Session 2, we’ll focus on value—the true backbone of great painting. Learn how to make your work pop and why value is everything! Sign up for Liz's August Session: https://square.link/u/Ea9y3Kvk

Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, Summer Art Club offers a welcoming, fun space to grow your skills with guidance from a passionate teacher.

Spots are limited—sign up early to save yours! Use the links to sign up for your sessions! Sign up for all three sessions or choose the sessions that fit your schedule!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you'll also discover the benefits of using straw or wood chips as a growing media and how to utilize every part of a tree for mushroom cultivation.

Join Dayna from Lien Ren for a unique and enchanting Herbarium Jar Workshop, where we take a fresh approach to preserving nature’s beauty. Unlike traditional framed dried florals, this method allows you to create a stunning, three-dimensional display of botanicals and crystals - sealed in a glass jar to be admired from every angle.

Each guest will receive a 9 oz jar to fill with an elegant selection of dried flowers & high quality crystals, carefully curated to complement one another. Whether you choose soft, ethereal hues or bold, vibrant tones, your creation will serve as a timeless piece of nature-inspired decor.

No prior experience is needed, just bring your creativity & love for natural aesthetics! Reserve your spot, and let’s create something magical together!

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.

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!

Ready to do some boot-scootin boogie moves to great music? Join in the fun as the Library goes full country-western with Line Dancing classes!

Led by friendly local instructors, these sessions are all about fun, fitness and footwork.

So, come on down! No partner or experience needed.

Space is limited so please register early. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association

Presented by Sherman Artists

Sherman Artists invites you to be part of August Light 2025, a juried art show celebrating brilliance, beauty, and inspiration. This vibrant exhibit will be held in Kent, CT, and is open to both 2D and 3D original artworks created by the submitting artist.

Submission Details:

🎨 Submit up to four (4) high-quality digital images of your artwork at ShermanArtists.org or use the QR code.

📅 Deadline: Midnight on Monday, July 11, 2025.

📩 Notification of acceptance and contracts will be sent by July 18, 2025.

💸 Submission is free, but please review the full submission rules for entry fee details and prospectus.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work in one of Litchfield County's most picturesque towns, where art and nature meet in perfect harmony.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

Presented by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

July 4 – 13, 2025 · Th-Su 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carriage Barn

Free

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and KTM&HC are joining together to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition dedicated to the beauty to be found in this country. In this juried show, artists' works will speak to their feelings about what it means to be an American.

The show will open in the carriage barn on Friday, July 4 as part of the townwide celebration and America250 Kickoff hosted by KTM&HC and will run through Sunday, July 13. The closing reception will take place on July 13 from 2-4pm. 

Artists: The deadline to apply is Saturday, June 14. Head to the RGA website and/or email rgoa.exhibitions@gmail.com for more information about submissions. The show is open to members and non-members, and artists ages 16 and older are eligible to enter.

Anonymous Society is pleased to present If / Only / And / Then, a dynamic new exhibition featuring a dynamic new exhibition featuring work in painting, mixed

media, and ceramics by Sonja Langford (North Carolina / Connecticut), Faye Pamintuan (Philippines / Texas / New York), and Rachel Volpone (Connecticut). Running from June 5 through July 20, 2025, the exhibition traces how the language we carry—spoken, unspoken, imagined—shapes the course of our lives, offering a means to reauthor the self in moments of both fierce protection and quiet surrender, in pursuit of deeper becoming.

This show centers on the moments that define us—the decisions, disruptions, and relationships that shape identity in all its complexity. The featured art works engage with transformation, personal mythology, constructed identity, and the radical authorship of self in systems that have long erased, commodified, or distorted the female voice. If / Only / And / Then doesn’t seek resolution—it charts direction, carving out space through bold, deliberate acts of imagination.

Through diverse media, Langford, Pamintuan, and Volpone offer work that resists containment. Whether abstract, narrative, or conceptual, their practices ask how we locate ourselves—and each other—within shifting cultural landscapes. The exhibition invites viewers into an evolving dialogue about identity, memory, and possibility, offering a space where complexity is not only acknowledged but honored.

Join us at Anonymous Society for the opening reception on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Anonymous Society is an independent exhibition space committed to showcasing contemporary art that challenges convention, amplifies creative voices, and fosters critical dialogue.

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM 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.

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

Friday, July 11 | 4 to 7 pm

Free with Museum admission; Add two alcoholic beverage tickets for $10 for members or $12 for non-members ages 21+

Join us for a special Happy Hour Friday and meet exhibiting artist Moko Fukuyama.

At 6 pm, join us for a conversation with Caitlin Monachino, the Museum's Curatorial and Publication Manager and Moko Fukuyama discussing her Main Street Sculpture, Menagerie.

Unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio and unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. $6 drinks including seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery and specialty nuts from Ross Artisanal Bakery & Café will be on sale.

Main Street Sculpture | Moko Fukuyama: Menagerie is on view through October 19, 2025 and is organized by Caitlin Monachino, Curatorial and Publications Manager.

Join us for an exclusive early-evening event designed to kick off your weekend in style. As a Westport Library ticket holder, you are invited to enjoy a docent-led tour of the museum’s current exhibitions and a complimentary happy hour beverage. Next, explore the stunning sculpture garden at your own pace and cap off the experience with an engaging conversation between the Museum's Curatorial and Publication Manager, Caitlin Monachino, and exhibiting artist, Moko Fukuyama, who will bring the creative process to life!

This is the perfect way to ease into your Friday night—relaxed, inspired, and surrounded by art.

Since 2019, multidisciplinary artist Moko Fukuyama has created a body of large-scale sculptures that utilize salvaged tree matter as its primary material. Often allowing the wood's natural shape and grain pattern to inform the structural composition of the work, Fukuyama revives once-lost timber with new life. Her sculptures explore the psychology of human intervention and desire—interests stemming from Fukuyama's experience as a recreational sports fisher—and our roles in critical issues ranging from overconsumption and consumerism to sustainability and urbanization.

For her latest public art project, Fukuyama debuts a stylized fishing tackle box, a steel-framed structure that contains a menagerie of hand-carved, brightly painted objects that resemble fishing lures. The striking assortment of angler’s "bait" are meticulously crafted from a felled oak tree that once stood outside the artist's Brooklyn residence. Outlined but not enclosed, the sculpture’s open framework allows viewers to see beyond the wooden elements, placing humans in the position typically occupied by fish. This dual perspective not only plays with the rules of attraction but also fosters a dialogue between nature and its imitators.

Verso University is The Westport Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly.

Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund.

Join Rowanwood Farm for a llamazing special afternoon at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards for LLAMA TIME & WINE!

Learn all about these lovely, calm creatures while sipping your favorite Llibation with Rowanwood Farm’s rare miniature llamas.

This one-hour event brings you close to the llamas – close enough to take selfies with them! You may find the llamas standing or sitting in a favorite area – they like to choose a spot to enjoy the vineyard views – giving you a llamazing vineyard backdrop for your photos.

Learn more about llamas by asking questions of our volunteers, as llamas visit your table while you sip and enjoy the beauty of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard. This event is open to all ages; non-alcoholic drink options are available. Children will need a ticket, too.

Based right here in Newtown, Rowanwood Farm is Connecticut’s only mini llama hiking adventure company and farm! Their Peruvian, Bolivian, Chilean, and Argentinian mini llamas are a well-loved part of our family.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your event starts and check in at the indoor winery tasting room to make the $10 min for adult participants / $4 min for underage participants, wine or non-alcoholic drink purchase that is required to attend this event. Aquila’s Nest has many non-alcoholic options.

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain or high heat, please email reservations@aquilasnestvineyards.com to reschedule within the next 30 days.

Love flowers? Birds? Gardens? WINE? Grab your Besties and join us for a Paint and Sip Garden Party at the gorgeous Aquila's Nest Vineyards in Newtown, CT

Friday, May 30th 6-8 Sip award-winning wines and paint your choice of:

• A charming 8.5" birdhouse and 5" hummingbird house
• Or a lovely terra-cotta planter

You’ll be guided step-by-step by Annie, as you paint delicate lavender sprigs and daisies, or explore a selection of stencils and transfer decals to personalize your project.

Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, relaxation, and garden-inspired fun in a stunning vineyard setting!

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.

Join Rowanwood Farm for a llamazing special afternoon at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards for LLAMA TIME & WINE!

Learn all about these lovely, calm creatures while sipping your favorite Llibation with Rowanwood Farm’s rare miniature llamas.

This one-hour event brings you close to the llamas – close enough to take selfies with them! You may find the llamas standing or sitting in a favorite area – they like to choose a spot to enjoy the vineyard views – giving you a llamazing vineyard backdrop for your photos.

Learn more about llamas by asking questions of our volunteers, as llamas visit your table while you sip and enjoy the beauty of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard. This event is open to all ages; non-alcoholic drink options are available. Children will need a ticket, too.

Based right here in Newtown, Rowanwood Farm is Connecticut’s only mini llama hiking adventure company and farm! Their Peruvian, Bolivian, Chilean, and Argentinian mini llamas are a well-loved part of our family.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your event starts and check in at the indoor winery tasting room to make the $10 min for adult participants / $4 min for underage participants, wine or non-alcoholic drink purchase that is required to attend this event. Aquila’s Nest has many non-alcoholic options.

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain or high heat, please email reservations@aquilasnestvineyards.com to reschedule within the next 30 days.

🚀 Fasten your seatbelts—this ride is unforgettable! 🎡

Six teenagers board the Cyclone roller coaster, expecting thrills—but what happens when fate takes a sharp turn? In a split second, their world changes, and they find themselves in a limbo where a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them one last chance to tell their stories.

Darkly hilarious, unexpectedly heartfelt, and bursting with electrifying musical numbers, Ride the Cyclone takes you on a theatrical journey unlike any other. Packed with wit, wonder, and wisdom, this show explores fate, identity, and the meaning of a life well-lived.

Don’t miss this wild, whimsical, and wickedly entertaining musical—it’s a ride you won’t forget!

Join us for “Celestial Sounds” with music for harp, flute, and strings.

To mark the 150th birthday year of the great French composer Maurice Ravel we

present our own unique interpretations of his music. At the crossroads between

Impressionism and modernism, Ravel created kaleidoscopic soundscapes drawing inspiration from mythological realms, faraway lands, and his own prodigious imagination.

Program Includes:

• Haydn; Divertissement No. 1, 􀃸ute, violin and cello

• Debussy; Trio for 􀃸ute, viola and harp

• Ravel; Habanera, for cello and harp

. • Ravel; Sonatine arr., 􀃸ute, cello and harp

Performers: Susan Rotholz (􀃸ute), Michael Roth (violin and viola), Eliot Bailen (cello), Stacey Shames (harp).

Harpist Stacey Shames is recognized as one of the world’s foremost harpists. Her busy performing schedule includes appearances at major international festivals and collaborations with celebrated musicians including Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, James Galway, Andreas Scholl, Placido Domingo, Joshua Bell, and Gil Shaham in numerous recordings, concerts and television appearances.

Tickets $30. Children ages 16 and under free

The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical "Camelot". The musical explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for a just society in a mythic time. It will be directed by Jane Farnol with musical director Sarah Fay. Auditions will be held April 27 & 28 for a cast of 8 roles plus ensemble.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on July 11 thru Aug 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $25 for students. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, July 10 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.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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Our Volunteer Guides will lead this easy to moderate 2-to-3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm. Enjoy birdsong, summer blooms, and good company on this casual hike.  

Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/registration-deer-pond-farm-2nd-saturday-hike/ 

This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

FREE 

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

Chalk the Walk: Danbury’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

Presented by the Danbury Cultural Commission in collaboration with the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, CityCenter Danbury, and the Danbury Farmers Market

📅 Event Date

Saturday, July 12, 2025

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Ives Street Green, Danbury, CT

🌟 About the Event

Get ready for a day bursting with color and creativity at Chalk the Walk! Whether you're an experienced artist, a casual doodler, or simply in search of a delightful family outing, this festival welcomes everyone to turn downtown Danbury's sidewalks into a lively outdoor art gallery. Celebrate art, summer, and community spirit alongside the Danbury Farmers Market. Best of all—it's free and open to all ages and skill levels!

🖍️ How to Participate

• Register online now thru July 11
• Check-in starts at 10:00 AM at the Ives Green bandshell
• Chalk time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Spaces are limited to 18 participants—first come, first served!
• A limited amount of chalk will be provided so please bring your own.

🎨 Chalk Guidelines

We aim to keep it fun and family-friendly, so please follow these simple guidelines:

• Use only washable chalk—no paints, oils, or fixatives.
• Stay within your assigned square (approx. 41" x 41").
• Keep your artwork suitable for all ages.
• No advertising, political messages, or offensive content.
• Personal music is welcome with headphones—no amplified sound.
• This is a smoke-free and pet-free event.
• The City of Danbury reserves the right to remove inappropriate artwork.

👧 For the Little Artists

Have a budding Picasso under 6? We’ve created a special Community Chalk Zone just for them—no registration needed!

☔ Rain or Shine

The event will proceed as long as the Farmers Market is open. Bring plastic or a tarp to protect your masterpiece in case of rain.

📸 Capture the Moment

Photos will be taken throughout the day, and by participating, you agree to have your artwork shared by the City of Danbury, CityCenter Danbury, and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut for non-commercial purposes.

🧺 What to Bring

• Your favorite chalks and blending tools
• A blanket or cushion for comfort
• Sunscreen, water, and snacks
• Sketches or inspiration
• Plastic covering (in case of rain)

Join us for a day of art, community, and fun—see you there!

The Future Is Now!

The Intergalactic Beets Project is coming to New Milford! Join us starting June 28th at 4 Railroad Street in New Milford Village for our latest pop-up art and music exhibition, Intergalactic Beets Records.

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions

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Welcome to the world of the Intergalactic Beets Project, an intergalactic record label preserving the Universe’s tastiest music on vinyl from the evil clutches of a rhythm-hating overlord. Started in 2021, our Collection now spans close to 300 songs from more than 175 unique, alien artists, in dozens of genres like electronic, hip-hop, rock, pop, blues, and more.

We are happy to share every single album and beat in our Collection with the New Milford community for viewing and listening! Select albums and EPs are available on vinyl and cassette for extended listening; and art prints, t-shirts, and more are available for purchase to show your support.

Intergalactic Beets Records will give Audionauts the opportunity to learn about the history of the IBP, listen to every song in our discography, and take home a piece of the universe.

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New to the Intergalactic Beets Project? Tap the link below to learn more about our story, music, and art!

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/thestorysofar

We love our fellow Audionauts! If you plan on joining us live in New Milford, please register using the link below to receive some free swag when Intergalactic Beets Records opens on Saturday, June 28th.

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions 

Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking.

Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too!

+ Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April.

You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

Presented by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

July 4 – 13, 2025 · Th-Su 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carriage Barn

Free

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and KTM&HC are joining together to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition dedicated to the beauty to be found in this country. In this juried show, artists' works will speak to their feelings about what it means to be an American.

The show will open in the carriage barn on Friday, July 4 as part of the townwide celebration and America250 Kickoff hosted by KTM&HC and will run through Sunday, July 13. The closing reception will take place on July 13 from 2-4pm. 

Artists: The deadline to apply is Saturday, June 14. Head to the RGA website and/or email rgoa.exhibitions@gmail.com for more information about submissions. The show is open to members and non-members, and artists ages 16 and older are eligible to enter.

Celebrate one year of Anonymous Society in Redding, CT with an afternoon of art, conversation, and community. Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 12 to 4pm for light refreshments and an in-gallery artist talk at 2pm, featuring Sonja Langford and Rachel Volpone, whose work is currently on view.

Free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Anonymous Society is pleased to present If / Only / And / Then, a dynamic new exhibition featuring a dynamic new exhibition featuring work in painting, mixed

media, and ceramics by Sonja Langford (North Carolina / Connecticut), Faye Pamintuan (Philippines / Texas / New York), and Rachel Volpone (Connecticut). Running from June 5 through July 20, 2025, the exhibition traces how the language we carry—spoken, unspoken, imagined—shapes the course of our lives, offering a means to reauthor the self in moments of both fierce protection and quiet surrender, in pursuit of deeper becoming.

This show centers on the moments that define us—the decisions, disruptions, and relationships that shape identity in all its complexity. The featured art works engage with transformation, personal mythology, constructed identity, and the radical authorship of self in systems that have long erased, commodified, or distorted the female voice. If / Only / And / Then doesn’t seek resolution—it charts direction, carving out space through bold, deliberate acts of imagination.

Through diverse media, Langford, Pamintuan, and Volpone offer work that resists containment. Whether abstract, narrative, or conceptual, their practices ask how we locate ourselves—and each other—within shifting cultural landscapes. The exhibition invites viewers into an evolving dialogue about identity, memory, and possibility, offering a space where complexity is not only acknowledged but honored.

Join us at Anonymous Society for the opening reception on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Anonymous Society is an independent exhibition space committed to showcasing contemporary art that challenges convention, amplifies creative voices, and fosters critical dialogue.

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM 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.

There is always room for one of these beautiful gardens--perfect for a table in your home or as a gift. Come and create one of these tabletop gardens for yourself. Bring a dish of your choosing about 8 inches in diameter and at least 2 to 4 inches deep. The Garden Club of New Milford will supply the rest.

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

🚀 Fasten your seatbelts—this ride is unforgettable! 🎡

Six teenagers board the Cyclone roller coaster, expecting thrills—but what happens when fate takes a sharp turn? In a split second, their world changes, and they find themselves in a limbo where a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them one last chance to tell their stories.

Darkly hilarious, unexpectedly heartfelt, and bursting with electrifying musical numbers, Ride the Cyclone takes you on a theatrical journey unlike any other. Packed with wit, wonder, and wisdom, this show explores fate, identity, and the meaning of a life well-lived.

Don’t miss this wild, whimsical, and wickedly entertaining musical—it’s a ride you won’t forget!

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works, along with written musings on the images by the artist. Please join us for the opening reception on July 12th from 2 pm - 4 pm. Art, conversation, light refreshments, free. All are welcome to explore Danbury's art community.

Photo: "Wilted Rose" © Bill Quinnell

Fisher will discuss his latest work and his journey as a writer. Enjoy an author discussion, Q&A and meet and greet.

Experience the magic of Elton John like never before with the ultimate tribute band Here’s ELTON! From "Tiny Dancer" to "Rocket Man," Here's ELTON captures the essence of Elton’s legendary concerts, delivering an authentic and energetic show that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to celebrate the music and magic of Here's Elton!

📍 Location: Aquila's Nest Vineyards Indoor Tasting Room

Your VIP Experience:

• Exclusive reserved seating in our cozy indoor tasting room
• Up-close and personal interaction with the performer – the intimate setting of our tasting room creates a unique opportunity to connect with the guest during the performance
• A superb selection of wines (minimum $10 drink purchase required per guest)
• Delicious non-alcoholic options available for all to enjoy

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.

This event will be held in the Baby Grand Piano Indoor Tasting Room.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Ticket is non refundable.

🚀 Fasten your seatbelts—this ride is unforgettable! 🎡

Six teenagers board the Cyclone roller coaster, expecting thrills—but what happens when fate takes a sharp turn? In a split second, their world changes, and they find themselves in a limbo where a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them one last chance to tell their stories.

Darkly hilarious, unexpectedly heartfelt, and bursting with electrifying musical numbers, Ride the Cyclone takes you on a theatrical journey unlike any other. Packed with wit, wonder, and wisdom, this show explores fate, identity, and the meaning of a life well-lived.

Don’t miss this wild, whimsical, and wickedly entertaining musical—it’s a ride you won’t forget!

The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical "Camelot". The musical explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for a just society in a mythic time. It will be directed by Jane Farnol with musical director Sarah Fay. Auditions will be held April 27 & 28 for a cast of 8 roles plus ensemble.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on July 11 thru Aug 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $25 for students. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, July 10 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.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

Enjoy a shady stroll along the trails of Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to the Northeast. CT Audubon Society Volunteer Naturalist Diane Nizlek will lead this walk and share the basics of fern identification and reproduction. Join us as we learn a few fun facts about some of the oldest plants on Earth and how they support local wildlife. 

Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/registration-deer-pond-farm-fern-id-walk/ 

This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

$5 members, $10 non-members   

The Future Is Now!

The Intergalactic Beets Project is coming to New Milford! Join us starting June 28th at 4 Railroad Street in New Milford Village for our latest pop-up art and music exhibition, Intergalactic Beets Records.

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions

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Welcome to the world of the Intergalactic Beets Project, an intergalactic record label preserving the Universe’s tastiest music on vinyl from the evil clutches of a rhythm-hating overlord. Started in 2021, our Collection now spans close to 300 songs from more than 175 unique, alien artists, in dozens of genres like electronic, hip-hop, rock, pop, blues, and more.

We are happy to share every single album and beat in our Collection with the New Milford community for viewing and listening! Select albums and EPs are available on vinyl and cassette for extended listening; and art prints, t-shirts, and more are available for purchase to show your support.

Intergalactic Beets Records will give Audionauts the opportunity to learn about the history of the IBP, listen to every song in our discography, and take home a piece of the universe.

---------

New to the Intergalactic Beets Project? Tap the link below to learn more about our story, music, and art!

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/thestorysofar

We love our fellow Audionauts! If you plan on joining us live in New Milford, please register using the link below to receive some free swag when Intergalactic Beets Records opens on Saturday, June 28th.

intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions 

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

Presented by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

July 4 – 13, 2025 · Th-Su 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carriage Barn

Free

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and KTM&HC are joining together to kick off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition dedicated to the beauty to be found in this country. In this juried show, artists' works will speak to their feelings about what it means to be an American.

The show will open in the carriage barn on Friday, July 4 as part of the townwide celebration and America250 Kickoff hosted by KTM&HC and will run through Sunday, July 13. The closing reception will take place on July 13 from 2-4pm. 

Artists: The deadline to apply is Saturday, June 14. Head to the RGA website and/or email rgoa.exhibitions@gmail.com for more information about submissions. The show is open to members and non-members, and artists ages 16 and older are eligible to enter.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Nod Hill Brewery. WE BREW HOP-FORWARD AMERICAN ALES, OLD WORLD ENGLISH, GERMAN & BELGIAN STYLES, AND SPONTANEOUS & MIXED FERMENTATION OAK-AGED BEERS ON OUR 100% SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRIC BREWHOUSE. OUR VISION IS TO GROW MINDFULLY & SUSTAINABLY IN REGARDS TO OUR USAGE OF ENERGY, AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, AND OUR LAND.

WE SERVE OUR BEERS ON A CAMPUS THAT INCLUDES A COMFORTABLE TAPROOM, SEASONAL BIERGARTEN & ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT SPACE.

EVERY WEEK WE FEATURE FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE MUSIC, CASK ALE & PUB TRIVIA. WE HAVE A TEAM OF FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVERS WHO ARE HERE TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, EDUCATIONAL & FUN.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Nod Hill Brewery for details regarding underage entry.

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/nod-hill

Happens on the following Dates:

• Jul 13, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
• Jul 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

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The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical "Camelot". The musical explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for a just society in a mythic time. It will be directed by Jane Farnol with musical director Sarah Fay. Auditions will be held April 27 & 28 for a cast of 8 roles plus ensemble.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on July 11 thru Aug 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $25 for students. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, July 10 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.

Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one room schoolhouse), Browns Forge and Merwinsville Hotel all welcome visitors from 2 pm to 4 pm each Sunday in July and August. Gaylord School is located on Gaylord Rd and the Forge and Hotel are on Browns Forge Rd. While exploring keep your eyes peeled for the elusive orbs hidden at these sites.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists and The Keeler Tavern Museum join together to present an exhibition of work inspired by the 250th birthday of America. The show will be at The Keeler Tavern Museum.

Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to 4pm. The one room schoolhouse is the longest running schoolhouse in Connecticut. It was opened in 1740 and was in use until 1967.

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

🚀 Fasten your seatbelts—this ride is unforgettable! 🎡

Six teenagers board the Cyclone roller coaster, expecting thrills—but what happens when fate takes a sharp turn? In a split second, their world changes, and they find themselves in a limbo where a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them one last chance to tell their stories.

Darkly hilarious, unexpectedly heartfelt, and bursting with electrifying musical numbers, Ride the Cyclone takes you on a theatrical journey unlike any other. Packed with wit, wonder, and wisdom, this show explores fate, identity, and the meaning of a life well-lived.

Don’t miss this wild, whimsical, and wickedly entertaining musical—it’s a ride you won’t forget!

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.

Learn all about backyard chickens

BEYOND 1969 WILL BRING YOU BACK!

If you rode a bike without a helmet, didn’t use seatbelts and wore bell bottom jeans then you are the WOODSTOCK GENERATION! Imagine a show where the music takes you back to that magical time!

BEYOND 1969 highlights the best bands of ‘69 like The Rolling Stones, Hendrix & The Beatles!

So, Join Aquila's Nest Vineyards and BEYOND 1969 for this musical event and, feel free to wear your hippie threads - there will be prizes for the best ‘60s look! You will dance and remember!

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

Your VIP Experience:

• Exclusive reserved seating in our cozy indoor tasting room
• Up-close and personal interaction with the performer – the intimate setting of our tasting room creates a unique opportunity to connect with the guest during the performance
• A superb selection of wines (minimum $10 drink purchase required per guest)
• Delicious non-alcoholic options available for all to enjoy

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.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!

The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works, along with written musings on the images by the artist.

The exhibition runs from July 12 through September 26th. Free and open to the public. Closed July 28th - Aug 1 for vacation. Closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day.

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

see image below

As part of Poetry in the Garden's 2025 season, "Declarations 2025 - Resilience & Rage: Voices from Marginalized America," KTM&HC and Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes are proud to host a series of poetry workshops in the month of July. Participants can learn, discuss, and create with some of the country's most prominent poetic voices.

On Monday, July 14, National Book Award winner Martin Espada's workshop will focus on the use of poetry to emphasize with, and advocate on behalf of, immigrants. From Martin: "We'll explore the reality that migrants share a common humanity with us. We'll dig down into our own immigrant histories and search for parallels with contemporary struggles. We'll confront the fact that, historically, the same people others would deport have always done the 'dirty work' in our country. We'll read poems and, not least, we'll write in the garden." 

Workshops are open to writers of all experience levels/genres. Registration is limited to 25 participants per workshop, so reserve your spot early!

Tickets go on sale this spring. Special discounted rates are available for high school and college students - inquire at info@keelertavernmuseum.org. 

Image: Lauren Marie Schmidt

Martín Espada has published more than 20 books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His newest book of poems is Jailbreak of Sparrows; his previous book, Floaters, won the 2021 National Book Award and a Massachusetts Book Award. His other collections include Vivas to Those Who Have Failed, The Republic of Poetry, and Alabanza, the title poem of which has been widely anthologized. Espada has received the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Shelley Memorial Award, an Academy of American Poets Fellowship, the PEN/Revson Fellowship, a Letras Boricuas Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. A former tenant lawyer, Espada is a professor of English at UMass-Amherst.

Humanize the Dehumanized: A Workshop on Immigration and Poetry

July 14, 2025 · 3 p.m.

Garden House

$115; student discounts available

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As part of Poetry in the Garden's 2025 season, "Declarations 2025 - Resilience & Rage: Voices from Marginalized America," KTM&HC and Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes are proud to host a series of poetry workshops in the month of July. Participants can learn, discuss, and create with some of the country's most prominent poetic voices.

On Monday, July 14, National Book Award winner Martin Espada's workshop will focus on the use of poetry to emphasize with, and advocate on behalf of, immigrants. From Martin: "We'll explore the reality that migrants share a common humanity with us. We'll dig down into our own immigrant histories and search for parallels with contemporary struggles. We'll confront the fact that, historically, the same people others would deport have always done the 'dirty work' in our country. We'll read poems and, not least, we'll write in the garden." 

Workshops are open to writers of all experience levels/genres. Registration is limited to 25 participants per workshop, so reserve your spot early!

Tickets are on sale NOW! Special discounted rates are available for high school and college students - inquire at info@keelertavernmuseum.org. 

As part of Poetry in the Garden's 2025 season, Keeler Tavern Museum is proud to host a series of poetry workshops in the month of July. Participants can learn, discuss, and create with some of the country's most prominent poetic voices.

On Monday, July 14, National Book Award winner MARTIN ESPADA's workshop will focus on the use of poetry to emphathize with, and advocate on behalf of, immigrants. From Martin: "We'll explore the reality that migrants share a common humanity with us. We'll dig down into our own immigrant histories and search for parallels with contemporary struggles. We'll confront the fact that, historically, the same people others would deport have always done the 'dirty work' in our country. We'll read poems and, not least, we'll write in the garden." 

Workshops are open to writers of all experience levels/genres. Registration is limited to 25 participants per workshop, so reserve your spot early!

Special discounted rates are available for high school and college students - inquire at info@keelertavernmuseum.org. 

Voices from Marginalized America - Immigrant Voices

July 14, 2025 · 7 p.m.

Walled Garden

Free

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Poetry in the Garden's fifth season. Each Monday evening in July, nationally acclaimed poets will share works that explore how historically oppressed communities have been denied the Declaration of Independence's promised "inalienable rights."

On July 14, Poetry in the Garden: Voices from Marginalized America welcomes two poets whose work reflects the tenuous experience of immigrants and refugees: National Book Award winner Martin Espada, an outspoken advocate of Latino rights, and Joan Kwon Glass, a diasporic Korean American poet. The evening will open with a live performance of Brazilian jazz by Arthur Lipner and Nanny Asis. A book signing will follow.

Free for all! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the readings, held in KTM&HC’s beautiful walled garden. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will move inside the Garden House. Ample parking on-site.

Poetry in the Garden 2025 is generously supported by Ridgefield Library, Books on the Common, The Fountain Inn, A.C.T. of Connecticut, and the Manhattanville University MFA in Creative Writing.

Martín Espada has published more than 20 books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His newest book of poems is Jailbreak of Sparrows; his previous book, Floaters, won the 2021 National Book Award and a Massachusetts Book Award. His other collections include Vivas to Those Who Have Failed, The Republic of Poetry, and Alabanza, the title poem of which has been widely anthologized. Espada has received the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Shelley Memorial Award, an Academy of American Poets Fellowship, the PEN/Revson Fellowship, a Letras Boricuas Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. A former tenant lawyer, Espada is a professor of English at UMass-Amherst. Author photo by Lauren Marie Schmidt.

Joan Kwon Glass's most recent poetry collection, Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms, is the winner of the 2025 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Poetry, the 2025 Paterson Poetry Prive, and the Perugia Press Poetry Prize. A previous collection, Night Swim, won the 2021 Diode Book Prize. Joan's poems have been featued on NPR and in Poetry, The Flowdown, Passages North, Poetry Northwest, Tahoma Literary Review, Prairie Schooner, Poetry Daily, and elsewhere. She is a 2025 SWWIM Writer in Residence and has been a guest lecturer or visiting writer at Amherst College, Smith College, Wesleyan University, and less.

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with "Poetry in the Garden - Resilience & Rage: Voices from Marginalized America." Each Monday evening in July, nationally acclaimed poets will share works that explore how historically oppressed communities have been denied the Declaration of Independence's promised "inalienable rights."

On July 14, “Poetry in the Garden” welcomes two poets whose work reflects the tenuous experience of immigrants and refugees: National Book Award winner Martin Espada, an outspoken advocate of Latino rights, and Anni Liu, a young poet whose Border Vista was a New York Times Best Poetry Book. The evening will open with a live performance of Brazilian jazz by Arthur Lipner & Nanny Asis. A Q&A session and book signing will follow.

Free for all! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the readings, held in KTM&HC’s beautiful walled garden. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will move inside the Garden House.

Ample parking on-site.

Images (l. to r.): Lauren Marie Schmidt, Yvet Youssef

Martín Espada has published more than 20 books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His newest book of poems is Jailbreak of Sparrows; his previous book, Floaters, won the 2021 National Book Award and a Massachusetts Book Award. His other collections include Vivas to Those Who Have Failed, The Republic of Poetry, and Alabanza, the title poem of which has been widely anthologized. Espada has received the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Shelley Memorial Award, an Academy of American Poets Fellowship, the PEN/Revson Fellowship, a Letras Boricuas Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. A former tenant lawyer, Espada is a professor of English at UMass-Amherst.

Born in the year of the metal goat, Anni Liu is the author of Border Vista (Persea Books), which won the Lexi Rudnitsky Prize and was a New York Times Best Poetry Book of 2022. She’s the recipient of an Undocupoets Fellowship, a Djanikian Scholarship from the Adroit Journal, and residencies at Civitella Ranieri and the Anderson Center. She's an editor at Graywolf Press and lives in Philadelphia.

Join us for the fifth season of POETRY IN THE GARDEN! This summer, the themed series features poets whose work gives voice to historically marginalized Americans. On July 14, we proudly present National Book Award winner MARTIN ESPADA and JOAN KWON GLASS - two acclaimed poets whose work reflects the tenuous experience of immigrants living in the diaspora.

The evening will begin with a performance of Brazilian jazz featuring NANNY ASSIS and ARTHUR LIPNER. A book signing follows.

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain or a heat emergency, the readings move inside the Garden House. Fully accessible. Ample parking on site.

Poetry in the Garden 2025 is generously supported by Ridgefield Library, The Fountain Inn, Books on the Common, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, A.C.T. of CT, and Manhattanville University MLA in Creative Writing.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com