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CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show in Honor of Earth Day
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on “Planet Earth: It’s Alive!” in honor of Earth day “Earth Day is celebrated every April,” says the Planetarium, “to call attention to our home planet. Join us in paying tribute to our special place in the solar system at our next free planetarium show.” […]
CCSU Hosting 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium
Central Connecticut State University is to host the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium. Event organizers say that, The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC), Central Connecticut State University Geography Department, and Central Public History Program will present the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, April 25, in Alumni Hall. The symposium is […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Open Mic Night
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Open Mic Night,” saying that, Have a song to sing, a poem to share, or stand up routine to try out? Come make some noise at the library at our Open Mic Night! Pre-registration for performers is required, please register on our website, over the phone at […]
Caribbean Play Comes to New Britain
By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JP Over two hundred nationals mostly from the island of St. Lucia descended on the City of New Britain to attend a play at Trinity on Main. This is the third year that this acting team of Ché Campeche, Inc has graced our city with their talents. This time they presented […]
Ald. Simpson Hosting “Participatory Budget Exercise”
Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) is hosting an event with a, “Participatory Budget Exercise”, as the City Council considers the budget proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R) that, among other things, cuts local funding for school operating funding in inflation-adjusted dollars. “It’s that time of year when city departments, commissions, the mayor, City Council, and Board […]
North-Oak NRZ to Meet
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, Hello Smalley Elementary School parent’s and North Oak NRZ members, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain will be presenting information for programming being provided to those looking for first time home ownership, financial management and literacy, and a renters survivors workshop. People we need you all to […]
Spring Book Sale to be at New Britain Public Library
Friends of the New Britain Public Library is to host its, “Spring Book Sale.” The sale is to be on three days, Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Friday, April 19th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The sale Thursday is to be a, “Preview: $10/ fee; […]
NBMAA Hosting “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain”
The New Britain Museum of American Art says that it, “will once again assemble some of the best breweries in CT for our ever-popular “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain.” Enjoy tasting Connecticut’s finest craft beers, a walking taco bar, and the MLB game on the big screen!” The event is to be Friday, April 19, […]
New Britain Honors Memory Of Rev. King 56 years after assassination
Remembering April 4, 1968 It’s not the national holiday of his birth but 56 years later honoring the memory of MLK occurs almost everywhere in April at parks, in schools and at community events on the day he died fighting for the dignity of sanitation workers in Memphis. And for many of us of a […]
Council Member Candyce Scott Visits With Residents At Old High School
City Council member Candyce Scott (D-3) says that she enjoyed meeting with constituents at the senior apartments at the old New Britain High School on Bassett Street. Revered community leader, Mr. Alton Brooks, a resident of the apartments, joined the meeting in which Scott met with residents. Scott says that she wanted, at the “Meet […]