Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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.

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

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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.

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 silence—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

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

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

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

see image below

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

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

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

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

Experience Gallery 25

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

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

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

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

For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)

All skill levels welcome!

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

June: Drawing Fundamentals

Thursdays, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PM

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

July: Art Journal & Sketchbook

Thursdays, 7/10 & 7/17 | 6–8 PM

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

August: Learn Color & Value

Thursdays, 8/7 & 8/14 | 6–8 PM

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

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

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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.

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!

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 silence—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

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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!

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.

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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

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

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

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

Experience Gallery 25

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

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

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.

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 silence—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

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.

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.

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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.

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 “The 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. 

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 “The 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. 

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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

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!

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.

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a unique experience blending Charlie Chaplin’s “The 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, “A 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.

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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.

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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.

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.

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.

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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 silence—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

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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!

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.

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello

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

For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)

All skill levels welcome!

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

June: Drawing Fundamentals

Thursdays, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PM

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

July: Art Journal & Sketchbook

Thursdays, 7/10 & 7/17 | 6–8 PM

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

August: Learn Color & Value

Thursdays, 8/7 & 8/14 | 6–8 PM

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

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

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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!

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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

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

Photo: Wilted Rose © Bill Quinnell

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!

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 silence—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

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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!

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. 

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

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit

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!

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.

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 silence—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

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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

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).

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.

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

📅 Saturday, August 16 | 🕕 6–8 PM

📍 Gallery 25 at the Historic Train Station

💵 $45 | Registration required at gallery25CT.com

Missed your chance to paint the iconic New Milford Bandstand during A Weekend in the Life? No worries — it's back! 🙌 Join local artist Liz Rosiello for a fun, relaxed evening of sipping, painting, and celebrating one of New Milford’s most beloved landmarks. 🏛️✨

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 💫☕.

The original Bandstand Sip & Paint was a total hit — and guess what? 🎉 We’ll be doing it again during the Weekend in the Life event this fall (Sept 12–14)! 🍂🎨

Come raise a glass, dip your brush, and create your own version of the iconic bandstand — we’ve got everything you need! 🖌️🖼️

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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.

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

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

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

Kent:

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

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

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

New Milford:

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

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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

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!

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

🗓 August 8–30

🎉 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 mediums—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.

🖼️ 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 inspired—and maybe leave with something beautiful.

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.

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.

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.