Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

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.

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

🎨✨ 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.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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.

Michael Albert will give a short talk and presentation and then lead a Hands-On Collage workshop where participants will have the chance to create their own masterpieces using Albert’s materials of choice, namely cereal boxes and other colorful cardboard packages including cookie boxes, cracker boxes, and soda cartons. All participants will receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s creations as a special gift for joining him in this creative art making session.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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!

Join the Sherman Chamber Ensemble for Bartók’s World, the music of Béla Bartók and his influencers.

Inspired on one hand by the folk music of eastern Europe, and on the other by Strauss and Debussy, Bartok created his own unique style and is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. The Piano Quintet, written when he was just 22, is richly scored with a virtuoso piano part and is a post-Romantic masterpiece.

• Suite Paysanne Hongrois for flute and piano (trans. Paul Arma)

• Piano Quintet, Sz 23 in C

Performing are Margaret Kampmeier (piano), Eliot Bailen (cello), Susan Rotholz (flute), Doori Na (violin) and Sarah Adams (viola).

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 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

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

Join the Sherman Chamber Ensemble as the musicians "let their hair down" to bring you a hand-clapping, toe-tapping free Bluegrass concert.

Featuring The SCE Bluegrass Band, fiddler Paul Woodiel, plus special guests. Free Admission. Donation of $10 per person suggested. Tickets available at https://www.scemusic.org/ticketsandprograms

By the Gazebo at the Sherman Town Center, across from the Daily Market. Please park to the rear of the field.

🎨✨ 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 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

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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.

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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

Check out other library events.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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!

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

Inspired by the big band swing era, musical theater and early American folk music, with an upright bass, violin, an occasional accordion and any other willing participant recruited along the way, that's the amazing - Caravan of Thieves. This is the night, not to be missed.

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

Come to Ridgefield and wander the streets to see the artwork that our members have placed ij the local stores. The opening weekend will feature the artists in person showing off their work, answering questions, demonstrating their techniques. The party opens Friday evening the 12th and continues all weekend. The show continues until September 7th.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

When "M. Butterfly" by David Henry Hwang premiered in 1988, its remarkable story of international espionage and personal betrayal solidified its status as a modern classic. Based on the real-life affair between a French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer, it blurred the boundaries between male and female, East and West. For the 2017 Broadway Revival Version, Hwang has incorporated new material inspired by details of the relationship that have emerged since the play first seduced audiences. This intoxicating reimagining of M. BUTTERFLY examines the nature of love and the devastating cost of deceit. The play will be directed by Lou Okell. Auditions for 2 dancers, 2 men, and 3 women will be held June 8 & 9. The role of Song Liling will be played by Todd Santa Maria and Miles Everett will play the role of René Gallimard (content warning: nudity, suicide).

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on Sept. 12 thru Sept. 27 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

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

The 48th Annual Juried Exhibition is open to all artists, members and non, and is the highlight of our season. The juror is Carrie Haddad, Director/Owner, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY.

Join us for the opening reception of the 48th Annual Juried Exhibition, Saturday, September 13th from 4 to 6pm.

Our Juror is Carrie Haddad, Director/Owner, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

Do you know the stories of how your ancestors came to America? What about the ones left behind? NOTES TO THE MOTHERLAND is a spellbinding psychological thriller that unearths the hidden experiences of Paul Rajeckas’ family during WWII, turning one son’s search for his immigrant past into a gripping theatrical journey.

Playing a multitude of characters in this riveting one-man show, Rajeckas blends physical theater with a darkly incisive portrait of the 21st-century immigrant experience. This transformative performance brings the audience center stage into a powerful exploration of identity, history, and the secrets that shape us—an unmissable experience for anyone seeking to understand who we are and how we got here.

When "M. Butterfly" by David Henry Hwang premiered in 1988, its remarkable story of international espionage and personal betrayal solidified its status as a modern classic. Based on the real-life affair between a French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer, it blurred the boundaries between male and female, East and West. For the 2017 Broadway Revival Version, Hwang has incorporated new material inspired by details of the relationship that have emerged since the play first seduced audiences. This intoxicating reimagining of M. BUTTERFLY examines the nature of love and the devastating cost of deceit. The play will be directed by Lou Okell. Auditions for 2 dancers, 2 men, and 3 women will be held June 8 & 9. The role of Song Liling will be played by Todd Santa Maria and Miles Everett will play the role of René Gallimard (content warning: nudity, suicide).

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on Sept. 12 thru Sept. 27 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

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

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

The 48th Annual Juried Exhibition is open to all artists, members and non, and is the highlight of our season. The juror is Carrie Haddad, Director/Owner, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY.

When "M. Butterfly" by David Henry Hwang premiered in 1988, its remarkable story of international espionage and personal betrayal solidified its status as a modern classic. Based on the real-life affair between a French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer, it blurred the boundaries between male and female, East and West. For the 2017 Broadway Revival Version, Hwang has incorporated new material inspired by details of the relationship that have emerged since the play first seduced audiences. This intoxicating reimagining of M. BUTTERFLY examines the nature of love and the devastating cost of deceit. The play will be directed by Lou Okell. Auditions for 2 dancers, 2 men, and 3 women will be held June 8 & 9. The role of Song Liling will be played by Todd Santa Maria and Miles Everett will play the role of René Gallimard (content warning: nudity, suicide).

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on Sept. 12 thru Sept. 27 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

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

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

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

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

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

Check out other library events

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

The 48th Annual Juried Exhibition is open to all artists, members and non, and is the highlight of our season. The juror is Carrie Haddad, Director/Owner, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY.

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!

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

The 48th Annual Juried Exhibition is open to all artists, members and non, and is the highlight of our season. The juror is Carrie Haddad, Director/Owner, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY.

Georgetown, CT — G-Town Arts is pleased to present Ocean in Space, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Julie Durkin Marty, curated by Katerina Lanfranco, artist, curator, and founder of Rhombus Space in Brooklyn. She was also the chief curator at Trestle Gallery also in Brooklyn. This immersive exhibition conjures a visual language at the edge of recognition, where gestural abstraction meets speculative mapping. The show opens Saturday, September 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 PM, and runs through October 18th, 2025.

In Ocean in Space, Durkin Marty explores the psychic overlap between interior states and environmental systems. She builds paintings through accretions of mark, color, and spatial interference, thinking through sediment, pressure, and weather. Influenced by the seafloor and outer space, storm charts, and other visual tools we use to try to locate ourselves, the paintings resist clarity. They behave more like atmospheres than images—charged, unstable fields that hover between legibility and collapse. Each work suggests an urgent, poetic effort to situate oneself within a world that is continuously shifting—environmentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Julie Durkin Marty was born in Pennsylvania and lives and works in Redding, Connecticut. She received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as DADA POST, G-Town Arts, Holland Tunnel Gallery, Mulry Fine Art, GBG Gallery, among others. Durkin Marty is also a curator committed to fostering community through collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Ocean in Space is her first solo exhibition at G-Town Arts.

For more information, visit https://gtownarts.com or follow @gtownarts on Instagram.

5 Main Street, Georgetown (Redding) CT

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:

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

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!