The Arts
NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Traditional Korean ink painting in Studio A– 11-11:20 a.m.: […]
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Nine”
The Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain is performing the play “Nine”, which opens on May 17, 2024 and continues through June 2nd. The Theatre says that, Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued […]
“The 70’s Project” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “The 70’s Project”, at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on May 3, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. “Paying tribute to the greatest Billboard hits from one of the most influential and musically diverse eras ever,” the band introduction […]
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 […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Elm City Girls’ Choir
The Music Series at South Church is hosting an April concert featuring the Elm City Girls’ Choir. The Music Series at South Church says that, Having performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Elm City Girls’ Choir is New England’s most acclaimed girls’ choral program. The Choir School’s mission is to foster a deep commitment […]
New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform “The American Dream” MainStage Concert
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its second MainStage concert of its 75th Anniversary Season, “The American Dream”. The Orchestra says, On Sunday, April 7th, at 3:00 at CCSU’s Welte Hall, the NBSO with celebrate 75 years with an amazing MainStage event! This concert will feature the 100th Anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue”, selections […]
CCSU Hosting Closing Reception for ‘Impermanence’ Exhibit by Artist Traé Brooks
A closing reception is planned at Central Connecticut State University’s S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center for Windsor artist Traé Brooks’ exhibit, ‘Impermanence.’ The event is to be April 4, 2024, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. “The artist will discuss his exhibition during the reception at 4:30 p.m. at the S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center of Maloney […]
NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater are once again hosting its Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser event. “Get ready for a night of fabulous drag queens,” the youth theater program says, “exciting bingo games, and loads of fun while raising funds for New Britain’s young performers.” The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm […]
New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra is to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series, presenting Corbin Beisner. The concert is to be March 10, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Museum. The Museum and Orchestra say that, “Members Sit First” at select music programs, including this one! Members, please have your […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 to Celebrate Women’s History Month
“During the month of March,” the Britain Museum of American Art says, “young artists will learn about the lives and artistic processes of women whose artworks are currently on view at the Museum..” “SStudio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques,” the Museum says. “Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each […]