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Aug
6

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Wed
Aug
6
Wed
Aug
6

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Wed
Aug
6
Wed
Aug
6

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Wed
Aug
6
Wed
Aug
6

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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/6/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Sculpture 2025

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Trailer Box Project in Bethel
Trailer Box Project
Online Event
Bethel
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
12:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Sculpture 2025

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Trailer Box Project in Bethel
Trailer Box Project
Online Event
Bethel
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

Thursday Evenings β€’ 6–8 PM β€’ $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 skillsβ€”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 viewsβ€”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 valueβ€”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 limitedβ€”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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Summer Art Club: Thursday Evenings with Liz Rosiello

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello Thursday Evenings β€’ 6–8 PM β€’ $65 per session For Adults &...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
Molton Java
Online Event
Bethel
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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.


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Kick Up Your Heels - Learn Country-Western Line Dancing!

Ready to do some boot-scootin boogie moves to great music? Join in the fun as the Library goes...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
7:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
The Mark Twain Library in Redding
The Mark Twain Library
Online Event
Redding
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Friday
Aug 8
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Friday
Aug 8
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Friday
Aug 8
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Friday
Aug 8
@
12:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Friday
Aug 8
@
12:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Friday
Aug 8
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8

Every Friday through Labor Day (excluding July 4) | 4 to 7 pm

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


Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience. Enjoy tours featuring hand-selected works from our current exhibitions led by Aldrich Educators and unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio. Or simply unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Sip on $6 wine and seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery while you take in the art and atmosphere.


Ease into your weekend before heading into town for dinner. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer a delightful jumpstart to your weekend!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich!

Every Friday through Labor Day (excluding July 4) | 4 to 7 pm Free with Museum admission; Add two...
Friday
Aug 8
@
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Online Event
Ridgefield
Fri
Aug
8
Fri
Aug
8


The String Quintet in C Major – scored for two violins, a viola, and two cellos – is among the handful of greatest chamber works ever. Composed in September of 1828, during the final weeks of Schubert's life, the Quintet was the composer's last instrumental work and ranks among his greatest accomplishments. With his decision to use a second cello, he revolutionized the art of writing for strings, producing sounds that no one had ever created before in a small string ensemble


Performing are Susan Rotholz, flute; Michael Roth, violin; Jane Chung, violin; Richard Wolfe, viola; Eliot Bailen, cello; and Sarah Hewett-Roth, cello.


Tickets $30. Children ages 16 and under free. As seating is limited, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance at https://www.scemusic.org/ticketsandprograms. Tickets will be available at the door, subject to availability.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/8/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Schubert’s Finest Hour

The String Quintet in C Major – scored for two violins, a viola, and two cellos – is among the...
Friday
Aug 8
@
7:30 pm
-
8:45 am
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

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!

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Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


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8/9/2025
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Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


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Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
10:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

Saturday, August 9 | 10:30 to 11:30 am

$22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required


Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners.


Access Specialist Holly Lapine will facilitate a meaningful conversation with all participants inspired by the artwork on view in the Museum’s galleries, with memories and personal connections taking center stage.

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Care and Connection

Saturday, August 9 | 10:30 to 11:30 am $22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge;...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
10:30 am
-
11:30 am
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Online Event
Ridgefield
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

In conjunction with the CityCenter Danbury Street Festival, the DCC will hold an open house to highlight the Charles Federer mural, cultural and artistic organizations to showcase their projects and programs. and a popup gallery of visual and performance art. Musicians, dancers, and spoken word creators will be joined with painters to offer their works.

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Danbury Cultural Commission Open House

In conjunction with the CityCenter Danbury Street Festival, the DCC will hold an open house to...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Danbury Cultural Commission in Danbury
Danbury Cultural Commission
Online Event
Danbury
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
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8/9/2025
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August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

New Milford's Concerts on the Green is a free music series held every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. during August.

Residents are invited to gather around our historic bandstand with blankets and lawn chairs. There's something for everyone, as the music ranges from blues to country to pop classics.

Go to artsnewmilfordct.org for more information.

Concert Line Up:

August 2nd - Nina Et cetera

August 9th - Ace & Friends

August 16th - The Afro-Semitic Experience

August 23rd - Mike Burns and Highway 53

August 30th - The Red Dirt Girls

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



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Concerts on the Green

New Milford's Concerts on the Green is a free music series held every Saturday evening at 7 p.m....
Saturday
Aug 9
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
New Milford Town Green in New Milford
New Milford Town Green
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011, they spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging performances and affecting songwriting won them official showcases at Folk Alliance International, NERFA, SERFA and the Independent Music Awards Americana Song of the Year for their song β€œThe Hardest Part".

In 2023 they received recognition for their work in New England as recipients of Club Passim's Iguana Music Fund. Only This Far, the band's most notable work, was released in 2023 and has been described as "quality songs, well written, well played, well sung and arranged, and a pleasure from start to end." In November 2024, The Rough & Tumble released Hymns For My Atheist Sister and Her Friends To Sing Along To, a collection of deeply personal, unifying and uplifting, humanist gospel songs. 

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The Rough & Tumble

The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler....
Saturday
Aug 9
@
7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9


The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011, they spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging performances and affecting songwriting won them official showcases at Folk Alliance International, NERFA, SERFA and the Independent Music Awards Americana Song of the Year for their song β€œThe Hardest Part".


In 2023 they received recognition for their work in New England as recipients of Club Passim's Iguana Music Fund. Only This Far, the band's most notable work, was released in 2023 and has been described as "quality songs, well written, well played, well sung and arranged, and a pleasure from start to end." In November 2024, The Rough & Tumble released Hymns For My Atheist Sister and Her Friends To Sing Along To, a collection of deeply personal, unifying and uplifting, humanist gospel songs. 


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The Rough & Tumble

The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler....
Saturday
Aug 9
@
7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.

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Free Yoga Among the Sculptures

Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
9:30 am
-
10:30 am
Bethe Municipal Center front lawn in Bethel
Bethe Municipal Center front lawn
Online Event
Bethel
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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!

CulTural Alliance
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8/10/2025
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Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


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8/10/2025
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Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/10/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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.

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Sundays in Gaylordsville

Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Browns Forge in New Milford
Browns Forge
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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.

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Sundays at the Little Red School

Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Gaylord School in New Milford
Gaylord School
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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.

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Merwinsville Hotel Summer Sunday Tours

Historic 1842 railroad hotel open for tours every Sunday. See our newly restored ballroom, museum...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10


Join us for a unique experience blending Charlie Chaplin’s β€œThe Kid” with live music – a silent movie like you’ve never seen before!

The Danbury Music Centre presents

Danbury Vaudeville Orchestra under the direction of Michael Bank will be playing a live musical soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film classic The Kid at Greenwood Features in Bethel, CT on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 3 pm.


Chaplin’s The Kid is perhaps the first dramedy, or as he puts it, β€œA picture with a smile – and perhaps, a tear”. Chaplin was at the height of his artistry and popularity when he spent over a year producing this timeless masterpiece, which clearly held deep personal resonance for him. The comedy and drama unfold as Chaplin’s Tramp character adopts an abandoned waif played by Jackie Coogan (a talented child star who much later regained popularity as Uncle Fester on the Addams Family TV show).


The Danbury Vaudeville Orchestra is an eight-piece group composed of members of the Danbury Music Centre. The film score for The Kid has been newly compiled from authentic silent film cues by Michael Bank, who assisted in scoring silent films for the AMC channel.


\GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!


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Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid" with Live Music

Join us for a unique experience blending Charlie Chaplin’s β€œThe Kid” with live music – a silent...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
3:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Greenwood Features in Bethel
Greenwood Features
Online Event
Bethel
Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Monday
Aug 11
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

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Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Monday
Aug 11
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/11/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Monday
Aug 11
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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8/12/2025
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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
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8/12/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Walker Schott, an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations. The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 12th (the Library is closed on summer Sundays). Drop by and meet Amy at her Artist's Reception on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served!


Originally hailing from Connecticut, Amy earned her BFA from Syracuse University. She initially worked as an Art Director and Graphic Designer before fully dedicating herself to fine art.


Drawing on her graphic design background, Amy began to collect vintage found objects to integrate into her pieces. By combining these antique materials with wire, she crafts distinctive layers of vibrant imagery within her multidimensional shadow boxes. Her artistic methods result in truly original and stunning designs that captivate the viewer.


Learn more.


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8/12/2025
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Visual Arts

Amy Walker Schott Exhibit and Artist Reception

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art exhibit featuring the work...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Library
Online Event
Ridgefield
Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

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.

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8/12/2025
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Open Mic & Jam Sessions

Honeybee Books & Tea Open Mic Night

Join us at Honeybee Books and Tea for our weekly Open Mic Night! With a full technical assortment...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Honeybee Books & Tea in New Milford
Honeybee Books & Tea
Online Event
New Milford
Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

Bring a couple of songs, a story, a few poems, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall Center's Open Mic.


Signups start at 6:30 for our 7:00 open mic. Two songs

or 8 minutes.


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8/12/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Open Mic Night

Bring a couple of songs, a story, a few poems, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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8/13/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

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Member
8/13/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


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Member
8/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
12:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Discover the ancient art of pysanky--Ukrainian egg decorating--in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the rich history of this beautiful folk art, and decorate your own egg using the traditional wax-resist process.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
Single event
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Ukrainian Egg-Making

Discover the ancient art of pysanky--Ukrainian egg decorating--in this hands-on workshop. Learn...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
New Milford Public Library in New Milford
New Milford Public Library
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

Thursday Evenings β€’ 6–8 PM β€’ $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 skillsβ€”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 viewsβ€”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 valueβ€”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 limitedβ€”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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/14/2025
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Summer Art Club: Thursday Evenings with Liz Rosiello

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello Thursday Evenings β€’ 6–8 PM β€’ $65 per session For Adults &...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

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!

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8/14/2025
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Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
Molton Java
Online Event
Bethel
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Friday
Aug 15
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Friday
Aug 15
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Friday
Aug 15
@
12:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Friday
Aug 15
@
12:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Friday
Aug 15
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Every Friday through Labor Day (excluding July 4) | 4 to 7 pm

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


Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience. Enjoy tours featuring hand-selected works from our current exhibitions led by Aldrich Educators and unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio. Or simply unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Sip on $6 wine and seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery while you take in the art and atmosphere.


Ease into your weekend before heading into town for dinner. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer a delightful jumpstart to your weekend!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/15/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich!

Every Friday through Labor Day (excluding July 4) | 4 to 7 pm Free with Museum admission; Add two...
Friday
Aug 15
@
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Online Event
Ridgefield
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with award winning, heartfelt, and clever songs that put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye, and get you thinking about the world around you. From sellout shows at The Buttonwood Tree, to the grand stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, to Podunk Bluegrass Festival, and many of the premiere listening rooms around the state, SOOP never disappoints their audiences. The unique mix of instruments, and impeccable intricate harmonies, distinguish Connecticut’s one-of-a-kind SOOP. Their cornucopia of folk instruments and rock-infused songwriting are a contagiously fun experience. 

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8/15/2025
Single event
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Music Festivals

Seat of Our Pants

Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut...
Friday
Aug 15
@
7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Join us on August 15th at 7:30pm for the 6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show at the JCC in Sherman!


Laugh along with some of the freshest comic voices on the stand-up stage, in keeping with the raucous comedy events our longtime resident Steve Bennett organized over the years!


Full Comedian Lineup Coming Soon!


*a portion of the proceeds from this show benefit the Steve Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund


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8/15/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show

Join us on August 15th at 7:30pm for the 6th Annual Steve Bennett Memorial Comedy Show at the JCC...
Friday
Aug 15
@
7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
The JCC in Sherman in Sherman
The JCC in Sherman
Online Event
Sherman
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/16/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

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!

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Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

10 am to 5 pm

Free admission


Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.


Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Nickola Pottinger: fos born, Zak Prekop: Durations, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, and Aldrich Projects | Julia Bland: Woven in the Reeds at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.

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Third Saturdays

10 am to 5 pm Free admission Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Online Event
Ridgefield
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


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Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
10:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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8/16/2025
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August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at end of the year to review everything from the year!

January: Queer Privacy

Feb: A Lady for a Duke- ALexis Hall

March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

May: Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes

June: Man O'War by Cory McCarthy

July: Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity

August: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

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Bethel Pride's Book club

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
3:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
Rainy Day Paperback in Bethel
Rainy Day Paperback
Online Event
Bethel
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

Written and acted by Richie McCall, this one-hour solo play is a hilarious , joyful and smartly written prizewinning play (2019). Richie is an experienced actor, singer and dancer who has worked on Broadway shows and theater. He writes about the ups and downs of being a black actor struggling to success in show business. For more information and background, go to https//:.love-art-play. (New Milford, CT).

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ME and STEPIN

Written and acted by Richie McCall, this one-hour solo play is a hilarious , joyful and smartly...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
3:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
TheatreWorks New Milford in New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

Me and Stepin is an award winning play (2019) written and performed by Richie McCall, a seasoned actor, singer and dancer on and off Broadway.It is a hilarious, joyful smartly written play about what he knew: the ups and downs of being a black actor struggling to succeed in show business. The play lasts approximately 1 hour.

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RICHIE MCCALL. ME AND STEPIN. ONE MAN PLAY

Me and Stepin is an award winning play (2019) written and performed by Richie McCall, a seasoned...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
3:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
TheatreWorks New Milford in New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

🎨🍷 Sip & Paint the New Milford Bandstand with Liz Rosiello

πŸ“… Saturday, August 16 | πŸ•• 6–8 PM

πŸ“ Gallery 25 at the Historic Train Station

πŸ’΅ $45 | Registration required at gallery25CT.com

Missed your chance to paint the iconic New Milford Bandstand during A Weekend in the Life? No worries β€” it's back! πŸ™Œ Join local artist Liz Rosiello for a fun, relaxed evening of sipping, painting, and celebrating one of New Milford’s most beloved landmarks. πŸ›οΈβœ¨

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just in it for the wine and the vibes 🍷🎢, this class is perfect for Gilmore Girls fans, art lovers, and anyone who loves a little Stars Hollow magic πŸ’«β˜•.

The original Bandstand Sip & Paint was a total hit β€” and guess what? πŸŽ‰ We’ll be doing it again during the Weekend in the Life event this fall (Sept 12–14)! πŸ‚πŸŽ¨

Come raise a glass, dip your brush, and create your own version of the iconic bandstand β€” we’ve got everything you need! πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ–ΌοΈ

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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Sip & Paint the New Milford Bandstand @Gallery 25

🎨🍷 Sip & Paint the New Milford Bandstand with Liz Rosiello πŸ“… Saturday, August 16 | πŸ•• 6–8...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

New Milford's Concerts on the Green is a free music series held every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. during August.

Residents are invited to gather around our historic bandstand with blankets and lawn chairs. There's something for everyone, as the music ranges from blues to country to pop classics.

Go to artsnewmilfordct.org for more information.

Concert Line Up:

August 2nd - Nina Et cetera

August 9th - Ace & Friends

August 16th - The Afro-Semitic Experience

August 23rd - Mike Burns and Highway 53

August 30th - The Red Dirt Girls

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



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Concerts on the Green

New Milford's Concerts on the Green is a free music series held every Saturday evening at 7 p.m....
Saturday
Aug 16
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
New Milford Town Green in New Milford
New Milford Town Green
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.

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Free Yoga Among the Sculptures

Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
9:30 am
-
10:30 am
Bethe Municipal Center front lawn in Bethel
Bethe Municipal Center front lawn
Online Event
Bethel
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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!

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/17/2025
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Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/17/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
12:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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.

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Sundays in Gaylordsville

Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Browns Forge in New Milford
Browns Forge
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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.

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Sundays at the Little Red School

Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Gaylord School in New Milford
Gaylord School
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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.

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Merwinsville Hotel Summer Sunday Tours

Historic 1842 railroad hotel open for tours every Sunday. See our newly restored ballroom, museum...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Mon
Aug
18
Mon
Aug
18

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Monday
Aug 18
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Mon
Aug
18
Mon
Aug
18

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

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Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Monday
Aug 18
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Mon
Aug
18
Mon
Aug
18

Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!


Check out other library events

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Monday Night Movies

Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie! Check out...
Monday
Aug 18
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Bethel Public Library
Online Event
Bethel
Tue
Aug
19
Tue
Aug
19

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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8/19/2025
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Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Tuesday
Aug 19
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Tue
Aug
19
Tue
Aug
19

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

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8/19/2025
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Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Tuesday
Aug 19
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Tue
Aug
19
Tue
Aug
19

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.

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Open Mic & Jam Sessions

Honeybee Books & Tea Open Mic Night

Join us at Honeybee Books and Tea for our weekly Open Mic Night! With a full technical assortment...
Tuesday
Aug 19
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Honeybee Books & Tea in New Milford
Honeybee Books & Tea
Online Event
New Milford
Wed
Aug
20
Wed
Aug
20

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

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8/20/2025
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2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Aug 20
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Wed
Aug
20
Wed
Aug
20

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Wednesday
Aug 20
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Wed
Aug
20
Wed
Aug
20

1 to 2 pm

$5 for Senior Members; $8 Seniors (includes Museum admission)


Join us for this in-person gallery tour of highlighted works from our current exhibitions, guided by Education and Access Specialist Holly Lapine, reserved specifically for senior adults ages 60 and above!

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8/20/2025
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Seniors-Only Tour

1 to 2 pm $5 for Senior Members; $8 Seniors (includes Museum admission) Join us for this...
Wednesday
Aug 20
@
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Online Event
Ridgefield
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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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8/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

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 Β© Bill Quinnell

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8/21/2025
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Visual Arts

Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures photography exhibition

Words and Pictures features photographs from Bill Quinnell's long career, including recent works,...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury
The Gallery at Still River Editions
Online Event
Danbury
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21


Turn Towards Bright

An Exhibition at Anonymous Society

July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception: July 24, 6–8 PM


Turn Towards Bright is a group exhibition centered on perception as an intentional, active gesture. Featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz, the show blends painting and sculpture to create vivid encounters that encourage stillness, awareness, and presence.


This is not brightness as surface or spectacle, but as a force: clarity, vibration, a moment of encounter. The works don’t retreat into silenceβ€”they assert themselves, drawing the viewer into the act of seeing itself.


Through material, form, and color, Turn Towards Bright offers a kind of perceptual clarity that is both intimate and electric.


Location: Anonymous Society

Dates: July 24 – August 30

Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2pm or by appointment by emailing info@anonymoussocietygallery.com

Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 24, 6–8 PM


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8/21/2025
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Turn Towards Bright featuring the work of Becky Bailey and Anna Schwartz

Turn Towards Bright An Exhibition at Anonymous Society July 24 – August 30 | Opening Reception:...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
12:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Anonymous Society in Redding
Anonymous Society
Online Event
Redding
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

πŸ—“ August 8–30

πŸŽ‰ Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the glow of late summer at August Light, a stunning exhibition presented by Sherman Artists at the Kent Art Association. This show features an inspiring collection of artwork in all genres and mediumsβ€”from painting and photography to sculpture and fused glass.

Join us for the opening reception on August 8 to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore this vibrant showcase of creativity.

πŸ–ΌοΈ See something you love? Take it home!

Purchasing a piece directly supports local artists and helps keep the creative spirit thriving in our community.

Free and open to the public. Come be inspiredβ€”and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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8/21/2025
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Arts & Culture
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August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association

🎨✨ August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition @ Kent Art Association πŸ—“ August 8–30 πŸŽ‰ Opening...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Kent Art Association
Online Event
Kent
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

✨ Make A Plate: Glass Fusing Workshop with Pam Elkow

πŸ“… Thursday, August 21 | πŸ•• 6–8 PM

$75 | Limited spots available!

All materials provided.

Ready to turn glass into gorgeous? πŸ”₯✨ Join artist Pam Elkow for a hands-on glass fusing workshop where you’ll design and create your very own one-of-a-kind fused glass plate β€” a stunning, functional piece of art that’s totally you.

Play with vibrant colors, unique shapes, and layering techniques as you cut, arrange, and design your plate with expert guidance every step of the way. Your finished piece will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in about 4 weeks β€” a beautiful reminder of your creativity (and a perfect conversation starter!).

No experience necessary β€” just bring your imagination and get ready to fire things up!

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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8/21/2025
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Make A Plate: Glass Fusing Workshop with Pam Elkow

✨ Make A Plate: Glass Fusing Workshop with Pam Elkow πŸ“… Thursday, August 21 | πŸ•• 6–8 PM $75 |...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

Join our FREE block party concert series downtown with live music on Bank Street, street games, local eats, sidewalk sales and fun! Grab your chairs and join us downtown for an evening of safe and community-involved entertainment:


August 21, with a Rain Date of Aug 28: Pop Rocks

+ Henna By Elyse

Sept 18, with a Rain Date of Sept 19: Struggle Monkey

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8/21/2025
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Rock The Block

Join our FREE block party concert series downtown with live music on Bank Street, street games,...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
6:30 pm
-
8:30 pm
Bank Street, New Milford, CT in
Bank Street, New Milford, CT
Online Event
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

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!

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8/21/2025
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Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
Molton Java
Online Event
Bethel
Fri
Aug
22
Fri
Aug
22

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 25 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 β€œMHR 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

CulTural Alliance
Member
8/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Friday
Aug 22
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
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