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New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”
New Britain Youth Theater is presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”, as part of its summer camp programming, with the play to be performed next week. “Our Summer Campers are hard at work,” the Theater says, “(it’s Sondheim, of course it’s hard work!) to bring you this delightfully witty retelling of your favorite Fairy Tales!” The […]
33rd Annual Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw announced in June that, “New England’s biggest and best single elimination tournament, The Osgood Shootout will be celebrating year 33.” “I am proud to announce that with the help of Byron Jones once again,” said Coach Shaw, “the tradition will continue. The tournament has provided 111 scholarships over the years.” […]
NB Racial Justice Coalition Hosting 5th Anniversary Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is holding a The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC), is a grassroots organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. Our membership is comprised of everyday, working-class people who want to organize for racial and economic justice.
New Britain Public Library Hosts Program on the Great Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The New Britain Public Library is featuring, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports,” saying, “This fun program hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin.” The Library says that the program, highlighting, “the most intense rivalry in American sports – maybe the world,” is to feature, “videos of the biggest […]
Miss NAM CT Joins Fashion Show Held in Celebration of Juneteenth
Akuchukwu Oputa, Miss NAM CT for 2024-2025, was a part of a fashion show hosted recently celebrating Juneteenth by Gorgy by Candy and its owner Candyce Scott. Oputa said, a New Britain resident, said, As National American Miss Connecticut and a college student studying journalism, walking in this Juneteenth fashion show was more than a […]
First Church Hosting Summer Music Series
The First Church Of Christ is hosting its annual Summer Music Series, inviting people to, “Bring a picnic, chair, and hear First Church carillon; rain or shine.” The events are Tuesdays in July, featuring different musicians, from July 1, 2025 to July 29th. The events include concerts inside the Church at 6:30pm. Then, at 7:00pm, […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding June Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its June Community Meeting. “We’ll be debriefing recent campaigns and planning next steps together. Your voice matters!” the Coalition says. “Come build community, share food, and get organized.” The meeting is Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm at the NBRJC Office at 115 West Main Street. The […]
Black Ministerial Alliance and NBMAA Hosting Gospel Concert Juneteenth Celebration
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain and New Britain Museum of American Art are hosting a Gospel Concert Juneteenth Celebration. The event is is Friday, June 20th, and is to be at Right Now Ministries at 295-303 Arch Street. Light food is to be served at 5:30pm, followed by the concert at 6:30pm.