Cultural Events in Western Connecticut

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

When it comes to fast food, people are particular - very particular. In this quick succession of quirky customers, the Order Up! restaurant takes on everything from weird food allergies to fanatical health inspectors, from the fear of eating to someone wanting to hide in the restroom, and on and on and on. Each role is gender-flexible and very balanced to give everyone their moment in the spotlight.

Monday April 14th - Friday April 18th, 2025 (1 week) 9 am to 3 pm Ages 8 -18

Trailer Box Project presents "Acts of Beauty" featuring Artists Katie Bassett and Nicole Bricker. Artist talk March 15th, the show closes April 19, 2025

Free and open to the Public Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 5:00PM or by appointment.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Each child will be provided with all neccessary supplies to join our instructor as they take step by step instructions on how to create a masterpiece to help show off their inner Picasso. The canvas painting will be "Spring" themed. A Pizza lunch and refreshments will be provided. There will also be a surprise visit from "Wow the Cow"!

The workshop will be held in the Stew Leonard’s Party Room. The entrance is located on the south side of our building.

Gentle Mindfulness Yoga 

Let Dawn guide you through gentle yoga moves that are perfect for all levels. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to take off the mat and out into the real world. Enjoy some stretching and leave class feeling calm and rejuvenated! 

Dawn will then lead you through a gentle, slow flow yoga planned carefully to help the body and mind release tension. Modifications are offered during all classes so that new students as well as seasoned yogis or yoginis can benefit from this nurturing practice.

Breathing techniques designed to alleviate stress both on and off the mat (in the real world, where let's face it most stress happens) will be taught and practiced.

Classes will incorporate the principles of mediation and mindfulness. The goal of this class is that you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and centered when you leave class. Additionally these skills can often help you to manage situational stress/anxiety/tension as it occurs once you step off your mat and head back into the real world.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

Join us for a henna program with Elyse Sadtler! Learn about henna and how to create beautiful artwork! The first 10 registrants will get their own henna design!

This program is intended for teens in grades 6th-12th.

Click here to register

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Mindful Yoga and Meditation

Extra long yoga class with Dawn designed to release tension through yoga and breath work. Yogic philosophies will be touched on and guided meditation will be incorporated into each class. Gentle yoga positions will help you stretch and relax with modifications given for each yoga pose.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

Seating Chart

Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.

Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.

Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.

Check out the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUMMhijcRMc

Tim DeHuff - guitar. (Alfonse Mouzon, Vicki Sue Robinson, Larry Coryell) Tim started at the age of nine in 1964 when, along with the rest of America, watched the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Within a few short months, he got his first guitar and shortly after that joined his first band.

“My interests included a variety of musical styles from Rock, to Blues, to Jazz. My intensive studies at the age of 16 with Jazz great Linc Chamberland prepared me to begin to play Jazz. My professional career began then and continues to this day. In addition to recording, performing, producing, and arranging, I have a teaching practice in Fairfield County, CT.”

“In the course of my career, I have had the pleasure of working with or just jamming with some of the most respected musicians in the business. The list on the right is a partial look into these moments of my life. My first real gig came in L.A. when I was 20 years old. I toured with the Main Ingredient performing at venues such as Shea Stadium and the L.A. Forum. This lead to meeting and recording with drummer extraordinaire, Alphonse Mouzon. At that session, I was honored to be sitting next to Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, David Benoit, and George Duke. After my experiences on the west coast, I moved to New York City and did movie soundtrack and jingle work with the help of guitarist Joe Beck. Back in Connecticut in my hometown of Westport, I was given a steady gig on Sunday nights at The Players Tavern. Here is where I was able to truly hone my jazz skills amongst the best players in the Tri-State area. The stage at "The Tavern" will always hold a significant place in my life, as it was a playground for many musicians in and out of the area”.

“I’ve had the pleasure of performing with: Joe Beck, David Benoit, Jeff Berlin, Larry Coryell, James Cotton, George Duke, Charlie Karp, John Klemmer, Dave Liebman, The Main Ingredient, John Mehegan, Blue Mitchell, Alfonse Mouzon, Pee-Wee Ellis Band, Lee Ritenour, Vicki Sue Robinson, Ronnie Spector, David Spinoza, Johnny Winter and many others”

Tyger MacNeal - drums. (Average White Band, Jose Feliciano) Tyger MacNeal spent three years touring and recording with The Average White Band before joining seven-time Grammy award-winning guitar legend Jose Feliciano for over two decades. He has also performed with such notables as The Four Tops, Rosemary Clooney, The Fifth Dimension, Billy Eckstein, The Shirelles, and Little Anthony, to name a few, and has many credits on Broadway.

Tyger has toured, performed, or recorded with: 5th Dimension, Four Tops, Little Anthony, Mills Brothers, Boots Randolf, Freddie Fender, Kay Starr, Patty Page, Donald O'conner, Tony Martin, Jerry Vale, Rosemary Clooney, Sherry Winston, Rory Block, Charlie Karp, Rhett Taylor, Kelly Mittleman, Jay Rowe, Gil Parris, Arlen Roth, Johnny Winter, Average White Band, Jose Feliciano, Crushing Recording, Mamma mia.

Rob Aries - Pianist (Average White Band, Bill Evans, Liza Minelli) Rob Aries toured and recorded with artists such as guitarist John Scofield, the "world jazz" group Special EFX, R&B band Change, saxophonist Bill Evans, Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias, and singers Liza Minnelli, Melba Moore, and Freddie Jackson. He also produced and co-wrote several songs on saxophonist Donald Harrison's CTI release "The Power of Cool", and played and composed for the late saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus’s CD "Known Fact" on Palmetto Records. Rob currently tours with the Average White Band.

Dave Anderson - bass. (Smokey Robinson, Blood Sweat & Tears) Dave Anderson has toured with Bill Evans, Special EFX, Art Garfunkel, Smokey Robinson, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Regina Carter, Joe Beck, and numerous others. He’s appeared on over seventy-five commercial recordings as a session musician. Dave operates Flying Squirrel recording studio and is currently underway engineering and co-producing new material with The Jones Factor for the band’s upcoming release “The Time is Now”. Past credits include Art Garfunkel, Blood Sweat & Tears, Michael McDonald, Donna Summer, James Ingram, and numerous others.

We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser can not make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

When it comes to fast food, people are particular - very particular. In this quick succession of quirky customers, the Order Up! restaurant takes on everything from weird food allergies to fanatical health inspectors, from the fear of eating to someone wanting to hide in the restroom, and on and on and on. Each role is gender-flexible and very balanced to give everyone their moment in the spotlight.

Monday April 14th - Friday April 18th, 2025 (1 week) 9 am to 3 pm Ages 8 -18

New York City Bus Trip To the MET Museum

Thursday, April 17, 2025

$15 round trip

Depart from VPAC:
North Arts Entrance at 9:00 am sharp

Return to WCSU:
From the MET at 5:00 pm sharp

Open to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students, alumni, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the trip is canceled.

All ART classes on Thurs, April 17th are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus, please contact Visual Arts Assistant, Lori Robeau at 203-837-8403 or the Box office at 203-837-8732.

ADMISSION TO THE MET

Connecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. You can also purchase tickets prior to the trip on their website. For more information about your visit go to: https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets

Trailer Box Project presents "Acts of Beauty" featuring Artists Katie Bassett and Nicole Bricker. Artist talk March 15th, the show closes April 19, 2025

Free and open to the Public Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 5:00PM or by appointment.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated this winter? Join us for this popular and inspiring 6-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, an experienced instructor who incorporates mindfulness with functional fitness moves.

This series will incorporate modifications to make sessions available for all levels — from beginners to more experienced yogis. For those who need a bit more support, having a strap, belt or towel can help assist with the moves.

Embrace the season with warmth, relaxation and mindful movement!

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

Join us for a painting event with Nancy Roman!

This program is intended for teens in 6th-12th grade. 

Click here to register

*Saint Joseph Parenting Center is a non-secular, non-profit organization. The mission of Saint Joseph Parenting Center is to educate parents in the hopes of strengthening the family and breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect

Saint Joseph Parenting Center will be hosting an 9-week Women's Circle!

The Women's Circle is a support group for women to share, explore, build skills, and encourage one another to live authentically in mind, body, heart, and spirit. The topics focus on Self-love, self-esteem, being a well woman, and connecting with others. 

The self-care program will enable moms to learn other aspects of living a healthy life, including taking care of themselves in a way that they regularly neglect to do because they fear that it is overly indulgent. Our mothers, who are the primary caretakers, do not get opportunities to spend time on their personal needs and desires, they are the very things that speak to who they are or want to become.

Providing the self-care practicum to the mothers as a group is in line with research on ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Research shows that an individual's insulation and isolation from society are contributing factors to child abuse. The more alienated a person feels, the greater their stress, and the higher the incidence of child abuse and neglect. One of the most important aspects of our program is the sense of community that exists among the participants.

Dinner and Childcare provided!

If Interested:

Please Call +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 or text +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**Last day of enrollment is May 1st, 2025**

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*Saint Joseph Parenting Center es una organización no secular y sin fines de lucro. La misión de Saint Joseph Parenting Center es educar a los padres con la esperanza de fortalecer la familia y romper el ciclo de abuso y negligencia.

Saint Joseph Parenting Center organizará un Círculo de Mujeres que dura 9 semanas.

El Círculo de Mujeres es un grupo de apoyo para que las mujeres compartan, exploren, desarrollen habilidades y se animen para vivir de manera auténtica en mente, cuerpo, corazón y espíritu. Los temas se centran en el amor propio, la autoestima, ser una mujer sana y conectarse con los demás.

El programa de autocuidado permitirá a las mamás aprender otros aspectos de cómo llevar una vida saludable, incluido el cuidado de sí mismas de una manera que suelen descuidar porque temen que sea demasiado indulgente. Nuestras madres, que son las cuidadoras principales, no tienen la oportunidad de dedicar tiempo a sus necesidades y deseos personales, que son precisamente las cosas que hablan de quiénes son o quieren convertirse.

Ofrecer la práctica de autocuidado a las madres como grupo está en línea con la investigación sobre las formas de prevenir el abuso y el abandono infantil. La investigación muestra que el aislamiento de un individuo de la sociedad son f xactores que contribuyen al abuso infantil. Cuanto más alienada se siente una persona, mayor es su estrés y mayor es la incidencia del abuso y el abandono infantil. Uno de los aspectos más importantes de nuestro programa es el sentido de comunidad que existe entre los participantes.

¡Cena y cuidado de niños incluidos!

Si esta interesada:

Por favor llame a +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 o texto +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**El último día de inscripción es el 1 de mayo**

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

Welcome local musicians! Open to all genres, ages, and styles.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind jam session hosted at The Granite. An experienced houseband is available to back you up, including bass, drums, keys, and guitars. Our full backline is at your service with drums, keys, steel guitar, and amps for bass and guitar, as well as a PA and our skilled engineer.

Sign-up starts at 7 PM. Houseband set at 8 PM. Jam starts at 8:30 PM.

$10 suggested donation includes a complimentary beverage.

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Available now. First come, first served.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

When it comes to fast food, people are particular - very particular. In this quick succession of quirky customers, the Order Up! restaurant takes on everything from weird food allergies to fanatical health inspectors, from the fear of eating to someone wanting to hide in the restroom, and on and on and on. Each role is gender-flexible and very balanced to give everyone their moment in the spotlight.

Monday April 14th - Friday April 18th, 2025 (1 week) 9 am to 3 pm Ages 8 -18

Trailer Box Project presents "Acts of Beauty" featuring Artists Katie Bassett and Nicole Bricker. Artist talk March 15th, the show closes April 19, 2025

Free and open to the Public Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 5:00PM or by appointment.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

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March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Join us for a craft event with Deb Jaffe! Create an amazing cottagecore mushroom jar for spring!

This program is intended for teens in 6th-12th grade.

Click here to register

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Sega Meadows Park

Enjoy the beautiful, scenic Sega Meadows Park. The trail follows the Housatonic River through crushed stone, dirt and a meadow. We will meet in the northern parking lot. Directions: Boardman Road to River Road. Cross over the train tracks. The roadway becomes dirt. The parking lot is on the left. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and some drinking water!

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

Free; pre-registration encouraged

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

All ages welcome, Family-friendly

PERFORMING ALL GREAT '60s COVERS!

The Psychedelic Relics are a 6-piece female-fronted tribute to the most iconic music of the ‘60s. Based in Prospect CT, they feature powerful vocals and rich harmonies and bring you the vintage sounds that changed music forever!

All genres are represented in their ever-expanding setlist: Psychedelic, Motown, British Invasion, Rock, Pop Hits and one-hit wonders. They meticulously re-create signature sounds of the era to play the songs the way you remember them!

The Psychedelic Relics play everyone's favorite ‘60s hits from The Beatles, Janis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Rolling Stones, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Aretha, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, The Who, and many more!

Wine is not included in the ticket. A drink purchase of minimum $10 plus tax and gratuity per participant is required to attend this event and can be made at the vineyard prior to the start of the event, after our staff checks your ID. Aquila's Nest has many non-alcoholic options as well.

Outside Alcohol Beverages, Water Bottles or Any Other Beverages are NOT allowed to be brought in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Our staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers.

All participants must be 21 years of age or older.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable.

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Lynn Deming Park

Lynn Deming Park is located on scenic Candlewood Lake. In April, no park permit is required. Enter the park and drive towards the right. Park near the playground. We will walk a loop that goes past the beach and marina and back to the playground area. Don’t forget your pedometer and drinking water!

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Spring into Wellness - Explore growth & renewal with Sound Meditation.

Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.

Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit.  Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,

drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.

Meditation - Relax and Unwind

Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life.  Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.

Pop Up Option Available

Not sure you can make every class in the full session? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.

Residents $25/session

Non-residents $30/session

Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!

Check out other library events

Spring into Wellness - Explore growth & renewal with Sound Meditation.

Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.

Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit.  Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,

drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.

Meditation - Relax and Unwind

Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life.  Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.

Pop Up Option Available

Not sure you can make every class in the full session? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.

Residents $25/session

Non-residents $30/session

This month's selection is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet they have formed a "family," clinging together in the face of loneliness and alienation. Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. But George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own.

A unique perspective on life's hardships, this story has achieved the status of timeless classic due to its remarkable success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three acclaimed films.

Click here to register

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group!

This spring, our exploration into the power of creativity continues with the book Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process, edited by Joe Fassler. A few copies of the book will be available at the Library.

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

ERIC VELASQUEZ, ILLUSTRATOR
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:00 am

Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144,WCSU, Westside Campus

Free & Open to the Public
Limited Seating Available

Eric Velasquez is an illustrator who lives and works in New York. He was born in Spanish Harlem, the son of Afro-Puerto Rican parents, and attended the High School of Art and Design. He earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and also studied with Harvey Dinnerstein at the Art Students’ League. Illustrating for over thirty years, he teaches book illustration at FIT in NYC.

Velasquez began his career as a freelance illustrator in 1984 and in the first 12 years, completed over 300 book jackets and interior illustrations. These included the complete series of “Encyclopedia Brown” and “The Ghost Writers”, among others. In 1997, he illustrated his first picture book, “The Piano Man” by Debbie Chocolate, for which he won the Coretta-Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Many books and awards have followed. He received the NAACP Image Award in 2010 for “Our Children Can Soar”, on which he collaborated with 12 notable illustrators of children’s literature. He also wrote and illustrated “Grandma’s Records” and “Grandma’s Gift”, which won the 2011 Pura Belpre Award for Illustration. His latest book “Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library” by Carole Boston Weatherford has gathered rave reviews and has won the 2018 Walter Award, as well as the Golden Kite Award.

https://www.ericvelasquez.com

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

Available now. First come, first served.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Gentle Mindfulness Yoga 

Let Dawn guide you through gentle yoga moves that are perfect for all levels. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to take off the mat and out into the real world. Enjoy some stretching and leave class feeling calm and rejuvenated! 

Dawn will then lead you through a gentle, slow flow yoga planned carefully to help the body and mind release tension. Modifications are offered during all classes so that new students as well as seasoned yogis or yoginis can benefit from this nurturing practice.

Breathing techniques designed to alleviate stress both on and off the mat (in the real world, where let's face it most stress happens) will be taught and practiced.

Classes will incorporate the principles of mediation and mindfulness. The goal of this class is that you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and centered when you leave class. Additionally these skills can often help you to manage situational stress/anxiety/tension as it occurs once you step off your mat and head back into the real world.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Mindful Yoga and Meditation

Extra long yoga class with Dawn designed to release tension through yoga and breath work. Yogic philosophies will be touched on and guided meditation will be incorporated into each class. Gentle yoga positions will help you stretch and relax with modifications given for each yoga pose.

No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and a small blanket or beach towel.

Requirements:

Comfortable clothing, your own yoga mat, yoga strap

Instructor:

Dawn Delpha

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

Celebrate the annual ceremony of Prince William’s prestigious environmental award: The Earthshot Prize. The star-studded event honors this year’s five winners and their innovative solutions to help repair our planet within the next ten years.

Visions of Healing: Where Art Meets Healing

Asami Green, the Master of blending art, energy, and mindfulness, is an Intuitive Life Artist, Reiki Master, and Meditation Muse. Her unique approach, guided by the Japanese philosophy of ikigai, offers a fusion of Reiki, meditation, and artistic experience to pique your interest.

Asami's Visions of Healing Workshops are more than just sessions. They are nurturing spaces that foster self-discovery, emotional balance, and spiritual renewal. With her mindful art experience and brief guided meditation, she empowers individuals to reconnect with their purpose and reach their fullest potential, ensuring they feel cared for and safe.

Your tickets includes all materials to produce a Mandala, Zentangles or
Neurographic Art.

Prepare to be inspired and filled with hope as you experience the transformative power of creativity and healing with Asami Green.

Wine is not included in the ticket. A drink purchase of minimum $10 plus tax and gratuity per participant is required to attend this event and can be made at the vineyard prior to the start of the event, after our staff checks your ID. Aquila's Nest has many non-alcoholic options as well.

Outside Alcohol Beverages, Water Bottles or Any Other Beverages are NOT allowed to be brought in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Our staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers.

All participants must be 21 years of age or older.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable.

The Redding Garden Club is bringing stories to life — one bloom at a time! Join us for the Garden Club’s spring “Blooming Books” Open House at the Mark Twain Library, where flowers and fiction collide in the most creative way.

New this year: Everyone in the Redding community is invited to participate! Whether you’re a seasoned florist or just love a good book, we encourage you to design a floral arrangement inspired by a favorite story and display it at the Library. Let your imagination take root!

Past designs have included an underwater arrangement with a fishhook for The Old Man and the Sea, a winding yellow brick road for The Wizard of Oz, a pig and spider duo for Charlotte’s Web, and a cascading urn of blooms for The Goblet of Fire.

Seating Chart

Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.

Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.

Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.

Check out the band:

Ali Ryerson With a career spanning nearly five decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson has consistently ranked among the top flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll for well over a decade. Born in 1952 in New York City, Ali grew up in a musical family. Her father, Art Ryerson, was a renowned jazz guitarist who got his start with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and later became a top studio player in NYC, recording with everyone from Louis Armstrong, Erroll Garner, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, to Frank Sinatra. Ali Ryerson has carried on the family tradition, becoming an international touring/recording artist, with performances ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to the Blue Note (NYC and Japan), plus festival appearances worldwide. Ryerson has released over two dozen albums on major jazz labels, including Concord Records, DMP, Capri, and legendary jazz producer Bob Thiele’s final jazz label, Red Baron. When Ryerson’s groundbreaking Jazz Flute Big Band released their debut CD, Game Changer on Capri Records, the album hit the ‘TOP 10’ on the US Jazz Charts for six straight weeks.

Ali has recorded and/or performed with jazz greats such as Red Rodney, Roy Haynes, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess, Hubert Laws, Stephane Grappelli, Harold Danko, Art Farmer, Mike Mainieri, Joe Beck, and Gene Bertoncini, as well as a recent guest appearance with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. She has also performed with classical artists Julius Baker and Luciano Pavarotti (when she was principal flutist with the Monterey Bay Orchestra). Ali was musical director of the Hudson River Regional Jazz Festival (2001-’04), Jazz Chair for the National Flute Association, and founder of the NFA Jazz Flute Big Band. As an educator and author, Ryerson published the widely acclaimed Jazz Flute Practice Method, and conducts master classes worldwide. Ryerson is a Gemeinhardt Artist with an Autograph Series of flutes by Gemeinhardt Musical Instruments.

Ryerson's most recent invitations as a guest artist includes: the Galway Flute Festival in Switzerland, the International Flute Festival of Lima, Peru, the 60th Monterey Jazz Festival, the New York Flute Club, the International Low Flute Festival, the University of Michigan, Florida and MidAtlantic Flute conventions, the Rochester Flute Fair, the Chicago Flute Fair, and invitations to tour Japan again in 2019 and 2020.

Larry Ham: Pianist, composer, and arranger. Larry Ham is a veteran New York keyboard player. Larry began his professional career in the Lionel Hampton Orchestra in the late 80s. He was pianist in the Illinois Jacquet Big Band 1990-95 and has worked extensively with countless other jazz legends, including the late Junior Cook and Dakota Staton. His recent New York appearances include Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Iridium, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, The Kitano Hotel, and Harlems historic Lenox Lounge.

Lou Pappas - double bass (Tom Scott, Randy Brecker) Lou Pappas’ career encompasses both Jazz and Classical music. Originally from Colorado, his first classical performing experience came with the Colorado Springs Symphony, at the same time working with visiting jazz and popular artists such as Jay McShann, Tom Scott, composer Patrick Williams and Phil Urso. After three years with the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra, he moved to New York to accept the position as bassist with the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. As a member of the “Jazz Knights”, he has performed at jazz festivals in New York City, Atlanta, Denver and Seattle, with guest artists including Byron Stripling, Claire Fischer, Randy Brecker, James Williams and fellow bassist John Clayton. He is also a member of the Greater Newburgh Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic in Teaneck, NJ, and has played with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic , Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and the Chappaqua Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Pappas is presently the Adjunct Artist Instructor of Double Bass at Vassar College.

Tom Melito - Drummer, Tom has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for many years. His drumming has been heard behind such varied artists as Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Wess, Harry Allen, "Sweets" Edison, Lew Soloff, Herb Ellis, Warren Vache, John Bunch, and Bill Watrous. Tom's talents have been in demand internationally, including numerous tours of Japan, Europe, and South America. He has also performed at most of the world’s largest jazz events including; the JVC, Montreal, and the Berne Jazz Festivals. His numerous television appearances include the CBS Early Show, Entertainment Tonight, and CNN World Beat. Melito has also toured with many singers including the late Etta Jones and Kenny Rankin. He has been featured with Stacy Kent and continues to perform regularly in New York City jazz clubs. Active in jazz education he is an adjunct professor of music at Central Connecticut University. He also plays on Jerry Bergonzi’s CD play along method, and is recording a series of jazz educational CDs for “Windplayer” magazine.

We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser can not make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

Come and join us as we support the Housatonic Valley Health District’s multi-town, adult Walking Challenge for the month of April. It’s super easy. Just register at Every Step Counts Sign Up, then stop by their office at 10 Main Street in New Milford (Town Hall) during business hours to pick up your free pedometer.

New Milford River Trail Association is organizing several meetups throughout the month of April to make it fun and provide encouragement and support. There is no fee or commitment to join us. We request that you email us once a week (on Sundays to lisa@nmbikewalk.org), your tracked steps for the week to help keep you motivated.

Downtown Loop:

Lace up those sneakers and join us in front of Town Hall. We will walk down to the riverfront, through Patriot’s Way, up Bank Street and around the Village Green. Don’t forget to bring your pedometer and water bottle!

Calling all young writers! Muse Squad, a premier creative writing program, is thrilled to bring its inspiring literature-based classes to the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center this spring. Whether your child dreams of crafting magical worlds or exploring classic literature, these engaging workshops are the perfect place to spark creativity and build writing skills.

This season, students will dive into At the Back of the North Wind, the beloved fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Through guided discussions and creative exercises, participants will explore storytelling techniques, develop their own unique voices, and connect with fellow young writers.

📍 Location: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

🌸 Spring 2025 Courses 🌸

✏ North Wind (ages 8 – 12)

📅 Wednesdays | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

✏ Wonderland (teens 13+)

📅 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🗓 March 19 – May 28

Muse Squad will also be welcoming their newest instructor, Ms. Brianna Bencosme Bidó, as she joins the Muse Squad team to co-instruct the Ridgefield courses this spring. Bri has a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and is currently working on her M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University. She is a passionate teaching-artist, poet, and essayist, and Muse Squad cannot wait to introduce her to the wonderful Muse Squad community and all its talented students!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to unleash their imagination and refine their writing craft in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Register now to secure a place in one of these exciting classes

*Saint Joseph Parenting Center is a non-secular, non-profit organization. The mission of Saint Joseph Parenting Center is to educate parents in the hopes of strengthening the family and breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect

Saint Joseph Parenting Center will be hosting an 9-week Women's Circle!

The Women's Circle is a support group for women to share, explore, build skills, and encourage one another to live authentically in mind, body, heart, and spirit. The topics focus on Self-love, self-esteem, being a well woman, and connecting with others. 

The self-care program will enable moms to learn other aspects of living a healthy life, including taking care of themselves in a way that they regularly neglect to do because they fear that it is overly indulgent. Our mothers, who are the primary caretakers, do not get opportunities to spend time on their personal needs and desires, they are the very things that speak to who they are or want to become.

Providing the self-care practicum to the mothers as a group is in line with research on ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Research shows that an individual's insulation and isolation from society are contributing factors to child abuse. The more alienated a person feels, the greater their stress, and the higher the incidence of child abuse and neglect. One of the most important aspects of our program is the sense of community that exists among the participants.

Dinner and Childcare provided!

If Interested:

Please Call +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 or text +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**Last day of enrollment is May 1st, 2025**

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*Saint Joseph Parenting Center es una organización no secular y sin fines de lucro. La misión de Saint Joseph Parenting Center es educar a los padres con la esperanza de fortalecer la familia y romper el ciclo de abuso y negligencia.

Saint Joseph Parenting Center organizará un Círculo de Mujeres que dura 9 semanas.

El Círculo de Mujeres es un grupo de apoyo para que las mujeres compartan, exploren, desarrollen habilidades y se animen para vivir de manera auténtica en mente, cuerpo, corazón y espíritu. Los temas se centran en el amor propio, la autoestima, ser una mujer sana y conectarse con los demás.

El programa de autocuidado permitirá a las mamás aprender otros aspectos de cómo llevar una vida saludable, incluido el cuidado de sí mismas de una manera que suelen descuidar porque temen que sea demasiado indulgente. Nuestras madres, que son las cuidadoras principales, no tienen la oportunidad de dedicar tiempo a sus necesidades y deseos personales, que son precisamente las cosas que hablan de quiénes son o quieren convertirse.

Ofrecer la práctica de autocuidado a las madres como grupo está en línea con la investigación sobre las formas de prevenir el abuso y el abandono infantil. La investigación muestra que el aislamiento de un individuo de la sociedad son f xactores que contribuyen al abuso infantil. Cuanto más alienada se siente una persona, mayor es su estrés y mayor es la incidencia del abuso y el abandono infantil. Uno de los aspectos más importantes de nuestro programa es el sentido de comunidad que existe entre los participantes.

¡Cena y cuidado de niños incluidos!

Si esta interesada:

Por favor llame a +1 (203) 273-5622 x1404 o texto +1 (475) 218-0754

Email: jtorres@SJPCenter.org

**El último día de inscripción es el 1 de mayo**

What's your favorite sitcom? Award-winning author and pop culture historian Martin Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation based on his book, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time. He is the only author to actually rank the best of the best, including I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, Frasier and The Big Bang Theory. He will show funny snippets from those shows and others, challenge patrons with sitcom trivia (including identifying cool theme songs!), discuss the criteria he used to rank 70 years of sitcoms and talk about how they have evolved over the decades in humor, presentation and content. This program is really entertaining so join in on the fun! This program is sponsored by the Friends of New Milford Library.

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

Residents of New Milford and students in New Milford schools are encouraged to tap into their creative side in the coming weeks. The second annual New Milford Poetry Contest has returned, with submissions being accepted now through April 25. The Town of New Milford, the New Milford Commission on the Arts and New Milford Public Library are co-sponsors of the New Milford Poetry Contest. The contest is open to New Milford residents in four age categories: youth 8-12; young adult 13-18; adult 19-55; and senior 56+.

The literary arts offering, which celebrates National Poetry Month in April, will conclude with a public poetry reading and awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the NewMilfordNow.org story about the contest.

The exhibition Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that contain "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." We hope you will join us for the artist's reception on Saturday, April 26th from 2 pm – 4 pm, which is free and open to the public. We'll have art, conversation, and light refreshments. The show runs during our regular business hours 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday from April 14th – July 3, 2025.

Karen Neems is an artist based in Stamford, Connecticut who has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the Northeast. Last year, she was among ten photographic artists included in an exhibition called In/Sight at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan. Whether she is creating collages digitally or cutting and pasting prints and other media, Neems says she chooses “to use photography to explore the relationships between images I observe and record, rather than for its documentary aspect.”

For more information about the artist and exhibition, please see the webpage for the exhibition and Karen Neems’ website

Daydream © Karen Neems

The Northwest Conservation District Earth Day Plant Sale has a variety of native and beneficial plant species available for sale as a pre order starting March 6th and ending April 16th. Pick up will be on the days of sale (April 25, 26, 27) at the Goshen Fairgrounds. We also have many plants available on the day of sale! Looking forward to seeing you at the event. Shop online at

https://nwcd.org/shop/

Join us in welcoming Christina Maschke to our gallery.

Her Stunning Artwork to Be Displayed at Village Center for the Arts This April.

Christina's opening is Saturday, April 5th @ 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 30th

Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday: 12:00-5:00PM

Closed Mondays

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Christina Maschke: Is a renowned artist whose work spans a variety of subjects. Her innovative approach to art has earned her recognition in both local and national art communities. Through her work, Christina explores the complex interplay of visual aesthetics and personal narratives, creating art that speaks to the viewer on a deeply personal level.

To see more of her work

Christina's Website

Spring is in the Air—Gallery 25 in The Historic Train Station presents Art in Bloom!

As the days grow warmer and Spring 2025 approaches, Gallery 25 is excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Show: Art in Bloom. From February 7th through April 27th, the gallery will showcase works from our talented member artists in a variety of mediums, including paintings, glass art, collages, mixed media, photography, woodworking, jewelry, and much more. It’s a vibrant collection you won’t want to miss!

Make it a Weekend Getaway!

New Milford is a wonderful destination to spend the day or weekend! Stroll through our charming town, explore unique shops! It’s the perfect mix of art, culture, and relaxation.

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio

New Milford Commission on the Arts

11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776

860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com

Open Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4

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March 28, 2025 – Rising Day: New Light on the Reimagined brings together the works of eleven women artists, each exploring diverse media and perspectives. Featuring printmaking, painting, and encaustic, the exhibition highlights pieces that have lived within the gallery’s collection—some familiar, some yet to be seen in this context. Through fresh curation, these works take on renewed meaning, offering a dialogue between past and present, visibility and rediscovery.

Anonymous Society is proud to present Rising Day, an exhibition celebrating the work of 11 women artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the past year. Running from April 3 through May 11, 2025, Rising Day invites viewers to explore the dynamic works that explore themes of growth, transformation, and energy.

Artists include Cynthia Back, Andrea Carracedo, Alaina Enslen, Erica Green, Anna Kenar, Megan Marden, Jennifer Mohr, Michele Randall, Michele Riche, Catherine Sollman, and Brooke Toczylowski. Their collective presence showcases the strength and versatility of contemporary women artists, inviting viewers to engage with the works in a new light.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Anonymous Society. their work.

Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from

noon to 5 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment. For more

information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email

info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.

New Show! You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else's life…but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Join Carlo as she attempts to make it through the night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win back the bride.

Bryna Turner's bittersweet play, a laugh-out-loud comedy that nonetheless addresses some big issues, is for anyone who has ever attended a wedding...or had their heart broken.

"At The Wedding" by Bryna Turner is directed by Rae Janeil with stage manager Pippa Walton and STARRING: Amanda Friedman, Anya Nardone, Liam McGrath, Angie Joachim, LuLu Rothen, Abi Heydenburg, and Andrés Idrovo

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on April 25 thru May 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors 65 and older. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

The Northwest Conservation District Earth Day Plant Sale has a variety of native and beneficial plant species available for sale as a pre order starting March 6th and ending April 16th. Pick up will be on the days of sale (April 25, 26, 27) at the Goshen Fairgrounds. We also have many plants available on the day of sale! Looking forward to seeing you at the event. Shop online at

https://nwcd.org/shop/