Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

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 Guild of Artists presents it's 15th Annual Juried Member Show. The juror is Amy Kurtz Lansing, Curator, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT. Come see the 78 works by 77 artists.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present a Walk and Talk at the end of this exhibition. The speakers are: Peggy Dembicer, Maj Kalfus, Ellen Brief, Scott Glazer, and Valerie Rovins. Join us to hear them talk about their inspirations, techniques, and plans for future work.

CINDY KALLET and GREY LARSEN live and streamed in concert from Music at the Ridge

Gather with friends and family for an unforgettable night with Vedat Ademi, one of the most beloved Albanian singers. Enjoy Vedat Ademi's original repertoire and popular Albanian traditional songs, as we sing and dance together in our indoor grand piano tasting room.

This event is open to all ages. Please secure tickets for all attendees 3 years and older.

📍 Location: Aquila's Nest Vineyards Indoor Tasting Room

Your VIP Experience:

• Exclusive reserved seating in our cozy indoor tasting room

• Up-close and personal interaction with the performer – the intimate setting of our tasting room creates a unique opportunity to connect with the guest during the performance

• A superb selection of wines (minimum $10 drink purchase required per guest)

• Delicious non-alcoholic options available for all to enjoy

OUTSIDE BEVERAGES/FOOD POLICY
•Outside alcohol beverages, water bottles or any other beverages are not allowed in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Any violation of this restriction puts our permit in jeopardy.
•Guests are welcome to bring their own food, and are responsible for their picnic personal belongings, cleaning their area before leaving the vineyard.

**Please plan accordingly to arrive on time at 5pm.**

CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

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

Check out other library events.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group!

This spring, our exploration into the power of creativity continues with the book Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process, edited by Joe Fassler. A few copies of the book will be available at the Library.

Young students will learn theatre basics, as well as music and choreography. This class is highly recommended before participating in other TW Kids’ Programs.

Showcase Performance on June 7th.

Join us on Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm via Zoom for John Cilio's fascinating talk on John Warner Barber, one of Connecticut's early historians and illustrators who published over 60 books and produced hundreds of engravings chronicling American towns and scenes before photography.  His illustrations grace the most successful books published during the 1800s. Born in Windsor, CT and living most of his life in New Haven, Barber was active in the Anti-masonic, Temperance, and Abolitionist movements. His illustrated pamphlet covering the Amistad trial supported their freedom.

Save the Date! Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Ridgefield Library for a lively conversation about the picture book art form with contemporary author-illustrators Junjun Chen, Marianna Coppo, Rob Dunlavey and Gracey Zhang. These 2025 Maurice Sendak Foundation Fellows will share their experiences creating within the picture book form and their processes for pairing words and art. All are welcome!

The evening will be moderated by 2015 Sendak Fellow and Fellowship Coordinator Doug Salati. A Q&A session and book signing will conclude the evening. 

A selection of the Fellows’ books will be available for purchase through our partner, Books on the Common, Ridgefield’s outstanding independent bookstore.

For more information and to register, please click here.  

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Seating Chart

Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.

Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.

Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.

Check out the band:

Michael Bard - Sax

Michael has been playing the saxophone since he was 8 years old after being bewitched by the sounds of the jazz greats, notably Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins. He has performed with the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble and The University of Michigan Jazz Group as well as several smaller jazz combos in the Ann Arbor area. Over the course of his career, he has played with the Temptations, the rhythm and blues band, Incognito and has worked in groups with Phil Woods, trumpeter Tom Hagans and bassist Steve Laspina. His teachers include Eric Alexander, Dave Tofani, Bob Sheppard and Joel Frahm. In addition to this musical journey, he is a physician in Danbury. He has been living in Redding for more than 20 years. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of Bop, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Straight Ahead, Modern and Fusion jazz styles. He will be joined by some of the top jazz musicians of the Greater New York area who will bring their own talents and experiences to the concert.

We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancellations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser cannot make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.

7pm Wed June 4… Jazz Musician Michael Bard comes home to LaZingara! ENT physician by day…Sax man by night, Michael has been playing the saxophone just about his entire life! As an 8 year old he was bewitched by the sounds of the jazz greats, notably Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins, he knew then and there he wanted to get that sound. Michael has performed with the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble and The University of Michigan Jazz Group as well as several ensembles in the Ann Arbor area. Over the course of his career, he has performed with the Temptations, the rhythm and blues band, Incognito and has worked in groups with Phil Woods, trumpeter Tom Hagans and bassist Steve Laspina as well as study under the direction of saxophone greats Eric Alexander, Dave Tofani, Bob Sheppard and Joel Frahm. On June 4th expect to hear an eclectic mix of Bop, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Straight Ahead, Modern and Fusion jazz styles. He will be joined by some of the top jazz musicians of the Greater New York area who will bring their own talents and experiences to the concert. Tix at LaZingara.com or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-bards-jazz-collective-tickets-1122148288739?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://youtu.be/k6Jx4ULI_4A

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

Join us for the opening reception for If / Only / And / Then, a dynamic art exhibit featuring the work of Sonja Langford, Faye Pamintuan, and Rachel Volpone.

Running from June 5 through July 20, 2025, the exhibition traces how the language we carry—spoken, unspoken, imagined—shapes the course of our lives, offering a means to reauthor the self in moments of both fierce protection and quiet surrender, in pursuit of deeper becoming.

Light refreshments served with a heavy dose of art.

Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated this spring? Join us for this popular and inspiring 4-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, an experienced instructor who incorporates mindfulness with functional fitness moves.

This series will incorporate modifications to make sessions available for all levels — from beginners to more experienced yogis. For those who need a bit more support, having a strap, belt or towel can help assist with the moves.

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!

Running your first 5K is 100% achievable, regardless of your fitness level, as long as you have patience, persistence, and motivation. Of course, it also helps to have a good training plan to follow.

Participants will train with a structured approach to gradually increasing their endurance and speed; ensuring you’re making steady progress toward your goal and a smile when you cross the finish line!

This program would help new runners get into the runner mindset and routine of being able to successfully participate in the New Milford Road Race in July.

Registration for this program also includes registration for the New Milford Road Race on Saturday, July 26th. You do NOT need to register for the road race separately.

Requirements: Comfortable clothing, sneakers and water

Instructor: Barbara Crandell

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!

Join author Randy Becker at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 pm for the book launch for his new book, Perryburg: An Autobiography of a City, an urban, mosaic history of a Rust Belt city.

Not a bland recitation of dates and facts, but rather an engaging weaving of lives, Perryburg engages the reader with people and lives that might feel real, familiar, and personal. Becker will be interviewed by Ridgefield Poet Laureate, Ira Joe Fisher, who calls Perryburg “a grand read.”  Please register.

Becker is a retired Unitarian Minister turned writer who has also penned The Venice Stories, Reclaiming the Soul of Your Faith, and It’s Always the Little Things. He lives in Ridgefield with his wife, Jane.

Our partner Books on the Common will have copies for sale and signing.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more information, visit  www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Join us for an inspiring evening of art, flavor, and community!

Mingle with talented artists and fellow art lovers while savoring a Signature Cocktail, local wines, craft brews, and festive bites. Be among the first to preview this year’s collection of exceptional artwork by some of the region’s finest artists.

Our fantastic biennial Art Show includes a silent auction, live art demonstrations, and engaging activities for both children and adults—all set against the backdrop of nature and agrarian life that inspires our work and defines our beautiful property.

$50 per person

(includes a $25 art purchase credit)

Registration is required. Please register at www.newpondfarm.org

Create Beautiful ceramic flowers to decorate your home or garden.

Our instructor shows you the basics of hand-building and guides you step-by-step through the featured project. *Each participant will receive 1.5 pounds of clay, which is enough for one 10" flower or two 3" - 4" flowers.

$50 per participant includes your project materials*, instruction, 2 kiln firings, and a return visit to glaze.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

Young students will learn theatre basics, as well as music and choreography. This class is highly recommended before participating in other TW Kids’ Programs.

Showcase Performance on June 7th.

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

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!

Celebrate CT Trails Day weekend! Meet at 201 Housatonic Ave. (parking lot across from ball fields) in New Milford at 10:00 AM on Saturday June 7th. On the road by 10:15 AM following Boardman Rd. north to the scenic Housatonic River along River Rd., Riverview Rd., Station Rd., Brown’s Forge Rd., Long Mountain Road, South Kent Rd., with a stop for refreshments at Gaylordsville Store. Then return to parking area. (approx 12.8 miles). The route is moderate difficulty due to some gravel roads and hills. Protective gear recommended as well as water or other hydration means. Questions? Contact Susan at srosati999@gmail.com or Dan at Danielstantonpe@gmail.com .

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to mount a return of this show that features 5 artists selected by the juror, Tanya Pohrt, Curator of the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. The five will share the three rooms in our galleries and present new work created for this show.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present this small group show of 5 artists:

Melissa Benedek, Eddie Hall, Pam Rouleau, Debra Burger, and Laurie Peek. Come join us at the Opening Reception, Saturday, June 7th from 4 to 6pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more information, visit  www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Sculpture 2025 is an outdoor exhibit of 15 Connecticut Sculptors

In the Gallery we will be Featuring paintings by Megan Marden

Musical Guest the Bad Slugs will be performing their original music and a few of their favorite covers. There will be refreshments and it is Free to the Public, a family friendly outing in Bethel Connecticut.

June 7, 2025 - 2:00-5:00PM

Trailer Box Project at Jim Felice Studios

12 Francis J Clarke Circle

Bethel Ct. 06801

203-797-0230

Join us for the opening reception of the return of the Guild's juried show where 5 artists share the three rooms in our galleries. The juror is Tanya Pohrt, Curator of the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present this small group show of 5 artists:

Melissa Benedek, Eddie Hall, Pam Rouleau, Debra Burger, and Laurie Peek. Come join us at the Opening Reception, Saturday, June 7th from 4 to 6pm.

Village Center for the Arts Presents: "Crème de la Crème" – A Celebration of Young Ceramic Artists

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 7th, 5:30–7:00 PM

NEW MILFORD, CT — Village Center for the Arts (VCA) is proud to present "Crème de la Crème", a special exhibition honoring exceptional ceramic works created by student artists. The gala opening will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at VCA, with the exhibit on display for the entire month of June.

This event features works made by VCA students submitted to The National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition, held each year in conjunction with the NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference. Out of hundreds of national entries, between 120 and 150 pieces are selected annually to represent the best in student ceramics.

All student submissions are hand-selected and submitted by Sharon Kaufman, VCA Co-Founder and Pottery Studio Director. Each work chosen by Miss Sharon reflects a high level of craftsmanship, creativity, and artistic merit.

This year, VCA is proud to present every piece submitted to the national juror in this exclusive local showcase. During setup for the national exhibition, the juror noted that several unaccepted pieces would have been included if space had allowed—further affirming the exceptional quality of the students’ work.

For the past six years (excluding the COVID years), students from Village Center for the Arts have consistently earned spots in this highly competitive show—represented by between two and seven pieces each year.

“This show is called Crème de la Crème for a reason,” said Kaufman. “Each of these pieces truly stands at the top of what student ceramics can be. They deserve to be seen and celebrated.”

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event and experience a gallery filled with beautifully executed, imaginative, and inspiring ceramic artworks by our community’s youngest artists.

Location:

Village Center for the Arts

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 7th, 5:30–7:00 PM

Exhibition Dates: June 7–30, 2025

Admission: Free and open to the public

villagecentearts.org

Village Center for the Arts Presents: "Crème de la Crème" – A Celebration of Young Ceramic Artists

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 7th, 5:30–7:00PM

Village Center for the Arts (VCA) is proud to present "Crème de la Crème", a special exhibition honoring exceptional ceramic works created by student artists. The gala opening will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at VCA, with the exhibit on display for the entire month of June.

This event features works made by VCA students submitted to The National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition, held each year in conjunction with the NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference. Out of hundreds of national entries, between 120 and 150 pieces are selected annually to represent the best in student ceramics.

All student submissions are hand-selected and submitted by Sharon Kaufman, VCA Co-Founder and Pottery Studio Director. Each work chosen by Miss Sharon reflects a high level of craftsmanship, creativity, and artistic merit.

This year, VCA is proud to present every piece submitted to the national juror in this exclusive local showcase. During setup for the national exhibition, the juror noted that several unaccepted pieces would have been included if space had allowed—further affirming the exceptional quality of the students’ work.

For the past six years (excluding the COVID years), students from Village Center for the Arts have consistently earned spots in this highly competitive show—represented by between two and seven pieces each year.

“This show is called Crème de la Crème for a reason,” said Kaufman. “Each of these pieces truly stands at the top of what student ceramics can be. They deserve to be seen and celebrated.”

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event and experience a gallery filled with beautifully executed, imaginative, and inspiring ceramic artworks by our community’s youngest artists.

Location:

Village Center for the Arts

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 7th, 5:30–7:00 PM

Exhibition Dates: June 7–30, 2025

Admission: Free and open to the public

Compared to the work of David Sedaris, Claudia Shear and Augustin Burroughs, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING is a uniquely crafted autobiographical tour-de-force in which Bill shares funny, heartbreaking, and unbelievable true stories from his career as an actor and mime, and his life-long exploration of the role silence plays in all our lives.

Marc's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording and performing his original songs and exploring the American West. He’s performed at Austin's SXSW Music Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival and opened for Bob Dylan and other national acts and his antinuclear anthem The Last One was a staple of Richie Havens' concerts. Marc’s critically acclaimed album, RIDE, a collection of songs all having to do with the romance of the West has received national airplay and been licensed by STARBUCKS for worldwide in-store airplay. At this special concert, Marc will perform songs from the album and share some unforgettable stories about his experiences as an easterner in remote parts of the mountain and desert West.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

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 Guild of Artists is pleased to mount a return of this show that features 5 artists selected by the juror, Tanya Pohrt, Curator of the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. The five will share the three rooms in our galleries and present new work created for this show.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present this small group show of 5 artists:

Melissa Benedek, Eddie Hall, Pam Rouleau, Debra Burger, and Laurie Peek. Come join us at the Opening Reception, Saturday, June 7th from 4 to 6pm.

Our annual Summer Great Works Concert will feature two of Mozart's most iconic choral works: his beloved Requiem and the lesser known Coronation Mass. The concert will take place on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at 3 pm at St. John's Church in New Milford, CT.

The concert will be conducted by music director James Knox Sutterfield and will feature professional soloists and orchestra.

Parking is available on the street, behind the church, and at the public library across Whittlesey Avenue.

St. John’s in New Milford is wheelchair accessible at the side entrance on Whittlesey Ave. Accessible bathrooms are available on the same floor as the sanctuary.

Tickets are $25 in advance at https://kentsingers.com/tickets/ and $30 at the door. For further information contact tickets@kentsingers.org.

• Sunday, June 8, 2025
• St. John’s Church in New Milford, CT at 3:00 PM
• Tickets: https://kentsingers.org/category/tickets/

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

Release your inner thespian and join the Redding script reading group. Our group is a whole new way to experience a play you never knew you needed. This casual monthly group will meet up to read classic and contemporary plays aloud. Our hope is to foster a collaborative environment and explore all types of theater.

Welcome to all who love or are curious about theater — no theater experience is required.

The local Fairfield County Group of the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) has arranged a slide presentation by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni. We will provide pizza & salad and beverages, and potluck appetizers & dessert.

All archaeological ruins in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have a cultural tale to tell. The ruins included in this presentation are associated with well-known hiking trails in Western CT and the Berkshires.

This presentation will also refer to a new book published by FalconGuides in April 2024, Hiking Ruins of Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island by Nick Bellantoni and Barbara Ann Kipfer.

Dr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni serves as the emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties primarily included the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. He serves as an Adjunct Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at UConn and resides as a former president of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and President of the National Association of State Archaeologists. His research background includes forensic archaeology and faunal analysis from eastern North America. Nick is the author of several books written for the general public including: "The Long Journeys Home: The Repatriation of Henry Opukaha 'ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk", "And So The Tomb Remained: Exploring Archaeology and Forensic Science Within Connecticut's Historical Family Mausolea", "Archaeology Without Digging: Connecticut History Uncovered By Ground-Penetrating Radar", and most recently, "Hiking Ruins of Southern New England A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island".

Appetizers 6:15pm, Dinner 6:45 and desserts 7:15pm

Presentation 7:30pm

Bring an Appetizer or a Dessert to share, if you can

$15 (or less if you’re an AMC member), pay cash at the door.

It’s at St Thomas Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel CT 06801. Park on Greenwood Ave or in Caraluzzi’s (food store) Parking Lot opposite the church.

If you plan to go, please REGISTER on the AMC site at: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000000ZFxo/act00000471

REGISTER by using the link above (then click on the green “REGISTER NOW” button of that listing) at least a couple of days BEFORE the event for planning purposes for shopping & ordering ENOUGH pizza ( we hate it if there isn't enough! ). Registering is optional, but is helpful:

• to us planning numbers for catering purposes,
• let's you message the leader, if you any have questions,
• let's us email you directly before the event.

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.

Join our community of artists! 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.

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to mount a return of this show that features 5 artists selected by the juror, Tanya Pohrt, Curator of the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. The five will share the three rooms in our galleries and present new work created for this show.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present this small group show of 5 artists:

Melissa Benedek, Eddie Hall, Pam Rouleau, Debra Burger, and Laurie Peek. Come join us at the Opening Reception, Saturday, June 7th from 4 to 6pm.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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As the days continue to grow longer and the warmer temperatures continue to increase we see Mother Nature is in full bloom. Come join us outdoors under the night sky and by the River as we welcome June's Strawberry Full Moon. This is an extremely powerful time for cleansing our emotional waters and setting intentions for renewal and rejuvenation for the coming months. This is the time to release old habits, behaviors, limiting beliefs and traumas, while we focus on bringing your goals and dreams to life. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR BLANKET TO SIT ON THIS CLASS IS FULLY OUTSIDE. Strawberries and Moon Water will be served.

Additional payment options through Venmo: Laurienotch OR Zelle (475)289-4991 (PLEASE SPECIFY CLASS)

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

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

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

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

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

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

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

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

All levels welcome

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

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

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

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

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The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce a new solo art show featuring the work of Dina Belyayeva, entitled The Travel Journal. This exhibit will be on view from May 16th through June 14th in the Lower Level Gallery.  

All are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Dina Belyayeva is a New England-based, Russian-born contemporary realist painter. She is a member of art associations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her works received awards at competitive juried exhibitions and found homes in private collections in the US and internationally. Learn more.

Exhibition Statement:

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. We travel to far-away lands, trying to find inspiration and solace, travel with companions to share the joy of discovery, cross oceans to see the loved ones and run away from loss and sorrow. The cliché of enjoying the journey is as true as the significance of the destinations we reach and the places we see and experience. What we find in those places and in ourselves will be the invisible load that will shape the road ahead.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to mount a return of this show that features 5 artists selected by the juror, Tanya Pohrt, Curator of the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. The five will share the three rooms in our galleries and present new work created for this show.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is pleased to present this small group show of 5 artists:

Melissa Benedek, Eddie Hall, Pam Rouleau, Debra Burger, and Laurie Peek. Come join us at the Opening Reception, Saturday, June 7th from 4 to 6pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more information, visit  www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

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

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

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

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

Experience Gallery 25

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

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

Join us for this fascinating presentation and Q&A from the Audubon Center on Attracting Birds by Season! 

Having a bird-friendly yard can make for a beautiful view. While most people think immediately of bird feeders to attract birds, we'll discuss how enhancing your garden with native plants can attract birds and provide sustenance throughout the seasons.

Bring your questions for this insightful presentation! Please register to secure a spot.

Running your first 5K is 100% achievable, regardless of your fitness level, as long as you have patience, persistence, and motivation. Of course, it also helps to have a good training plan to follow.

Participants will train with a structured approach to gradually increasing their endurance and speed; ensuring you’re making steady progress toward your goal and a smile when you cross the finish line!

This program would help new runners get into the runner mindset and routine of being able to successfully participate in the New Milford Road Race in July.

Registration for this program also includes registration for the New Milford Road Race on Saturday, July 26th. You do NOT need to register for the road race separately.

Requirements: Comfortable clothing, sneakers and water

Instructor: Barbara Crandell

Join us for an engaging session on June 12th 6-7 PM as we unite arts and culture providers to discuss Art Pharmacy in Connecticut. This exciting initiative links individuals with local arts and cultural service providers to enhance well-being. Seize this chance to learn more and discover how you can enroll. Registration is required. Sign up today!