November 2023
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “The Drowsy Chaperone”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is performing “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting “The Curious Savage”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to present John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage,” a play that it says, “calls into question conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture.”
Fire Department Hosting Stuff-A-Truck Toy Drive
The New Britain Fire Department is hosting a “Stuff-A-Truck” Toy Drive to benefit New Britain families.
CCSU Hosting Guest Lecture on Israel-Palestine Relations
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting UConn professor, Dr. Jeremy Pressman for a lecture on, “Israel and Palestine: Historical Observations and Their Contemporary Implications.”
Racial Justice Coalition to Lead Housing for All Rally and Winter Mutual Aid Event
Calling for housing as a human right, the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning to demand affordable housing in the city at a Housing for All Rally and Winter Mutual Aid Event.
Would Election Changes Turn Around Record Low Voter Turnout in New Britain?
Voting turnout is key to a healthy democracy. High turnout often means voters are motivated and believe their vote makes a difference. Politicians will tend to be more attuned to their constituents when turnout is high. However, in the US including Connecticut, municipal elections tend to have low voter turnout and as a result local […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Author Talk” with Judy Humphrey
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author Talk,” event for adults with Judy Humphrey.
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Suspension of Public Defender Part of Attacks on Pro-Palestine Voices
Calling the suspension of New Britain assistant public defender Joshua Perldeiner, “part of a concerning series of attacks on pro-Palestine voices across Connecticut and the United States,” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition said it supports Perldeiner. The organization called for, “respectful and constructive conversations to address the concerns raised by this incident and stands […]
Two Poems By Ray Marafino
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA for Heather Hyer Tell us that the Confederate flag | does merely stand for heritage | when waved alongside the Nazi. And tell us that this is free speech | while being exercised as the swing | of a fist striking. Do tell us how the President lies | by dog-whistling […]