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SEVEN ANGELS THEATRE
1 Plank Rd., Waterbury
203-757-4676 l Website
George and Gracie:
The Final Bow
Seven Angels Artistic Director Semina DeLaurentis returns with
R. Bruce Connelly to portray comedy icons George Burns and Gracie Allen.
April 27 - May 14: See Seven Angels Theatre website for specific days and times.
$44 - $49
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CITY YOUTH THEATER/CITY STAGE COMPANY
203-802-5331 | Website
Sister Act: The Musical
Rotella Magnet School, Waterbury
A feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film.
April 27 - 29: 7 pm
April 30: 2 pm
$20
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PALACE THEATER
100 East Main St., Waterbury
203-346-2000 | Website
Spring Jazz Series:
Kristina Koller
Koller creates music that crosses generations, while still embracing the history and mood of traditional jazz.
April 28: 7 pm & 9 pm
$32
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STOMP
The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
April 30: 4 pm - 5:45 pm
$40 – $70
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LANDMARK COMMUNITY THEATRE
158 Main St., Thomaston
860-283-8558 | Website
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. May 5: ASL interpreters present.
April 28 - May 6: 8 pm
(Fridays, Saturdays)
April 30, May 7: 2 pm
$26
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WOODBURY LIBRARY
269 Main St. South, Woodbury
203-263-3502 | Website
A Celebration of Poetry
Join Connecticut’s Poet Laureate, Antoinette Brim-Bell, along with other CT poets for panel discussions and workshops on poetry, art and music.
April 29: 9:30 am - 4 pm
Free
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ARTS ESCAPE
493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury |203-586-1474 | Website
William McCarthy’s Atmospheric Landscape
All levels of artists are welcome to this painting workshop.
April 29: 10 am - 4 pm
April 30: 10 am – 3 pm
$285
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WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
203-574-4283 l Website
From Fortune's Bones to a New World
Naugatuck Valley Community College, Wtby
This concert will feature the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra with WSO Music Director and Conductor Leif Bjaland, an inaugural performance of the multicultural, multigenerational Brass City Voices, the performance of the much lauded Barnwell’s Fortune’s Bones: The Manumission Requiem and will conclude with a rousing performance of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.”
April 29: 4 pm (3 pm pre-concert talk)
All are invited to a post-concert celebratory reception in the Leever Atrium.
$25 - $60
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For more about the story of Fortune, click here.
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WOODBURY LIBRARY
269 Main St. South, Woodbury
203-263-3502 | Website
Silk Screens by J. Neil Bittner
Serigraphs created by J. Neil Bittner
are on display in the Gallery Space.
Through April 30: Library hours
Free
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MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM
41 Ford Road, Woodbridge
203-736-8618 l Website
Create a Fairy House
Create a fairy house to go on display at Massaro Community Farm’s Celebrate Spring event. Although the event is May 20th, a note of interest is due by May 1. Email Dylan at arts@massarofarm.org for more information.
Now - May 1
Free
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ARTS ESCAPE
493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury
203-586-1474 | Website
Children’s/YA Writers Forum
Online forum for beginner and seasoned writers who write for children and young adults. Share your work for gentle critique and feedback. Reservations required.
May 2: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Free - $20 | Donations accepted
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COMMUNITY THEATRE AT WOODBURY Website
The Fantasticks
Woodbury’s Historic Town Hall,
5 Mountain Road, Woodbury
A funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. Follow the narrator into a world of moonlight and magic.
May 5 - 20: See CTAW’s website for specific days and times.
$20 - 25
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STUDIO E.Y.E.
141 South Main St., Beacon Falls
203-819-1446 | Website
Pendant with Handmade Chain
Make a pendant and chain using sterling silver, copper or brass. Explore different hooks, learn to make a C-clasp, and more.
May 6, 7: 10 am – 5 pm
$300
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SEVEN ANGELS THEATRE
1 Plank Rd., Waterbury
203-757-4676 l Website
George and Gracie: The Final Bow
Seven Angels Artistic Director Semina DeLaurentis returns with R. Bruce Connelly to portray comedy icons George Burns and Gracie Allen. In this final installment of DeLaurentis’ trilogy, Burns & Allen take to the stage one last time before the final “Say goodnight, Gracie.”
May 11- 14: See Seven Angels Theatre website for specific days and times.
$44 - $49
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JULIA LECLAIR, ARTIST
203-232-0549 | Website
Bodies of Water Exhibit
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby
LeClair’s biggest passion is the ocean. This is her first solo art exhibit, featuring paintings and sculptures. Paintings are for sale.
Through May 13: Tues.- Sat.
9 am - 4:30 pm
Meet the Artist Reception:
May 13: 2 pm - 4 pm
Free
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GLASS SOURCE STUDIOS
18 Bank St., Suite 101, Seymour
203-888-1616 | Website
Fused Glass Spring Vase Workshop
Plan and compose a vase design, combining different colors and textures of glass.
May 15: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$90
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Fused Glass Funky Mirror Workshop
Learn the basics of working with fused glass to create a design.
May 20: 2 pm - 4 pm
$145
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ARTS ESCAPE
493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury
203-586-1474 | Website
Intermediate Colored Pencil
This class will provide step-by-step instructions with tips and techniques for the creation of a final painting.
May 16, 23: 10 am - 12 pm
$120
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NAUGATUCK GARDEN CLUB
P.O. Box 672, Naugatuck, CT 06770
FB Page
Smarter Gardening: Let’s Talk
St. Michael’s Parish Hall, Naugatuck
Horticulturist Lorraine Ballato will give ideas on lower-maintenance gardening techniques.
May 18: 7 pm - 8 pm
$5
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PALACE THEATER
100 East Main St., Waterbury
203-346-2000 | Website
Spring Jazz Series: Champian Fulton Trio
Palace Theater Poli Club, Waterbury
Born in Oklahoma, Champian Fulton captivates audiences in New York’s finest jazz rooms and in concert halls around the world.
May 19: 7 pm & 9 pm
$32
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Menopause The Musical®
This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles.
May 20: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
$28 – $58
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PALACE THEATER
100 East Main St., Waterbury
203-346-2000 | Website
2ND ACT: Patty Walcott Henderson
After suffering broken bones and an osteoporosis diagnosis, Henderson tried weightlifting . . . and the rest is history. A newly retired RN, she will share how her renewed approach has her feeling healthy, empowered and motivated.
May 24: 7 pm - 9 pm
$20
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ARTS ESCAPE
493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury
203-586-1474 | Website
Independent Colored Pencil
Designed for students who have taken the Beginner/Intermediate workshop. Maximum: 9 students.
May 30: 10 am - 12:30 pm
$75
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PALACE THEATER
100 East Main St., Waterbury
203-346-2000 | Website
Spring Jazz Series: The Joe Alterman Quartet
Atlanta native and pianist Joe Alterman will perform with special guests Ken Peplowski on saxophone & flute and Anton Kot on drums. Presented with Litchfield Jazz Fest.
June 2: 7 pm & 9 pm
$36
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NAUGATUCK GARDEN CLUB
P.O. Box 672, Naugatuck, CT 06770
FB Page
Spring Plant & Craft Sale
Gazebo, Naugatuck Green, 21 Maple St.
Annuals, perennials, indoor plants and crafts made by club members will be for sale.
June 3: 9 am - 12 pm
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A quick word of interest . . . | | |
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The Arts & Culture Collaborative is helping Americans for the Arts conduct a study on the economic impact of arts and culture in our region. If you are at an event or show and are asked to take this short, anonymous survey, please say YES! Questions? Click here.
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Ongoing Events, Offers, Opportunities | | |
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JUDY TOURANGEAU
Artist and Caricaturist
203-577-7233
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NAUGATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
380 Church St., Naugatuck
203-729-9039 | Website
Exhibit: “Town of Dreamers, City of Invention”
HOURS
- Thursday, 4 pm – 8 pm
- Friday, 10 am – 2 pm
- Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
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PORTRAITS BY SHAWNALEE
Website
Wednesday Afterschool Art Studio
A mix of fine arts skill-building with fun and educational projects, for ages 8 to 18, in private Middlebury art studio.
Now - May 24:
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm or 4:45 - 5:30 pm
$345
Click here to register
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WOODBURY LIBRARY
269 Main St. South, Woodbury
203-263-3502 | Website
Silk Screens by J. Neil Bittner
Serigraphs created by J. Neil Bittner
are on display in the Gallery Space.
Now - April 30: Library hours
Free
Click here for details
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Become a pARTner in the ARTS! | |
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As a Member
Whether you are a patron of the arts, an artist, a performer or a member of an arts organization, municipality or civic group, please consider becoming a pARTner with the Arts & Culture Collaborative. Annual dues are quite affordable and support the ACC as we promote, connect, collaborate and advocate for the arts in our 16-town greater Waterbury region.
Click here for more details.
As a Donor
Your support of the ACC, especially during these changing times, is most appreciated as we continue our work to be your resource for arts and culture. Please Donate Now!
A special thanks to everyone who gave to the ACC and the arts during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.
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Thanks to our ongoing supporters!
As a non-profit local arts agency under the auspices of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the ACC is grateful for the support of the Arts & Tourism Commission of the City of Waterbury; the Waterbury Regional Chamber; the Connecticut Community Foundation; the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development/Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and Connecticut Humanities, which receives support from the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Arts & Culture Collaborative | 203-757-0701 x 316 | Website
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