New Britain CT
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 26th to Mar 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 3, 2024 include,
The City of New Britain Celebrates Black History Month
Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes Joins the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in Honoring Nine Prominent Black Residents By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JPChair, New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities On February 22nd nine prominent black residents were recognized for their contributions to the city. It is important to acknowledge the work done by […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Invisible Light”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Invisible Light”. “We’ve all seen a rainbow,” says the Planetarium, “but there is a lot more in space than can be seen in visible light. Both space and Earth-based telescopes are used to reveal the cosmos not directly viewed with our eyes. “Come to our […]
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright at New Britain Museum of American Art’s March First Friday
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright is to be presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art at its popular First Friday event. “Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright,” the Museum says. It’s March 2024 First Friday event is March 1st, starting at 5:30pm. The Museum says […]
New Britain NAACP to Host Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Membership Event
Saying, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community,” the NAACP New Britain Branch is planning a pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event. The event is to be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 25, 2024 include,
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign
The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3 In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Event for Teens
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Event for Teens. The Library says, If your teens are not into all the lovey-dovey-ness of Valentine’s Day, then this is the event for them. Join us in the teen room for our Anti-Valentine’s Day extravaganza, we’ll have crafts and a ‘celebrating single’ event complete […]
New Life II and Wildflower Alliance Hosting Reception for Exhibit on Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present
New Britain’s New Life II Ministries, in partnership with Wildflower Alliance from Western Massachusetts, are holding a reception for the exhibit, Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present, at its downtown West Main Street center. The event is to feature guest speakers Everett Handford, Taylor Bryan Turner, Mitzy Sky and Kelvin Young. Handford is Regional […]
“Back in My Day… We Had Nine Planets”: CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Pluto
“Pluto fans have a lot to celebrate,” says the CCSU Planetarium. “check out our next free public planetarium shows!” The Planetarium says, Pluto is spherical and orbits the Sun, but belongs to a large population of icy, rocky objects that are not planets. Why was Pluto was first classified as a planet? Gain an understanding […]