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June 19th to 25th — Events and Meeting in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday June 19, 2023 to Sunday, June 25th, events include Juneteenth and… New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase advertisements […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Performing Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties”
Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties” is on stage at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater, a play that the Theater says, “brings to mind the words ‘Power, Race, History, Privilege, Woke, Social Justice, Gender, and Perspective”. The Theater says that the play, “relevant to current events,” is a riveting two-person drama. At an elite East […]
City Public Works Holding Bike Rodeo Downtown
The City Public Works Department is hosting a Bike Rodeo on June 24, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Central Park.
Sportswear Retailer With New Britain Roots Is Closing All Stores
EBLENS: “Born in the streets of New Britain in 1949……” By John McNamara Eblen’s Streetwear and Sneakers, the Torrington-based sportswear retailer, is closing all of its stores in the coming weeks including its Main Street location in downtown New Britain where it began 74 years ago. Through the years Eblen’s grew into a modest-sized, multi-state […]
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater Presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater is presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
State Rep. Gary Turco Hosts New Britain Office Hours
State Rep. Gary Turco, who represents the southeast corner of New Britain, is to hold office hours at the Alvarium Roasting Company on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party
“Celebrate the start of summer with a pizza party!” the New Britain Public Library says.
“Passport to Freedom” Events to Celebrate Juneteenth
New Britain’s “Passport to Freedom” celebration of Juneteenth is to include four days of events from June 16, 2023 to Juneteenth, itself, June 19th. The “Passport to Freedom” is sponsored by by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, New Britain NAACP, Gallery 66, City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Britain Museum […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk With Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an upcoming Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward. The event is a part of the Museum’s Black Matriarchs Series.