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Tobacco Valley Artist Association Meetings are held monthly,
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month September through June, at the Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle Street, Somers.
The short business meeting begins at 7pm followed by an art demonstration and refreshments. January 20, 2010 will
be demo by Susan Pecora February 17, 2010 demo
by Paul Leveille Around Suffield Town
Performances coming up:
Main stage production Communicating Doors
February 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, March 5,6, 2010
Enfield Adult and Continuing Education Winter / Spring 2010 Have you
checked out the latest catalogue mailed to postal patrons? Acrylic
Painting, Drawing, Watercolor Beginning / Intermediate, Intro to Framing Guitar
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced class Intro to
Opera and Further Studies in Opera Classes
begin January 25, 2010 and registration has started. Suffield residents do not pay out of town resident fees. Greek
Week at Kent Memorial Library January
25-29 Socrates Café
Monday, 7:00 p.m. Get together
and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratizing; the idea that we learn more
when we question and question with others. Greek (?) Movies Monday
2:00 p.m. Santorini Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Chariots of Fire
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Animal House Wednesday
2:00 p.m. Never on Sunday Thursday
2:00 p.m. Zorba the Greek Thursday 6:30 p.m.
My Life in Ruins Taste of Greece (literally) Friday 6:00 p.m. Eat like Zeus! Drink like Dionysus!
Then stay and enjoy some classic Greek comedy!
7:00 The Suffield Players will read The
Frogs, a comedy by Aristophanes The god, Dionysus,
as a theater goer, bemoans the lack of good contemporary dramatists. This lack, he feels, reflects on his own honor. After
some consideration he resolves to go with his servant, Xanthias, to the afterworld and bring back the Prince of dramatists,
Euripides. Free Entertainment! Free Refreshments! SUFFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Willis Seaver Adams – Artist April 7,
2010 at Kent Memorial Library – 7:30pm Bill Sullivan’s Photographs of Old Suffield June 16,
2010 at Kent Memorial Library – 7:30pm Another thematic program devoted to the
great collection of over 2,000 photos of Suffield originally assembled by Hawling Rising.
CT High School Musical Theater Awards
Organizers for CT High School Musical Theater Awards are looking for judges. The Spirit of Broadway in Norwich needs evaluators to see local high school musicals
and nominate the best shows in 19 categories for an awards show in May. Each evaluator will see two shows by the end of April. The nominations are announced
in early May, followed by black-tie ceremony based on Broadway’s Tony Awards.
To qualify, evaluators should “hold a minimum of a BFA or BA degree in theater,
music, dance or a related area and ideally should have experience in directing or mounting high-school musicals". (Additional
and substitute criteria in news story.) Interested individuals should email Brett A. Bernardini, producer, Connecticut
High School Musical Theater Awards, at BroadwaySpirit@aol.com.
Additional information is available – Hartford Courant, December 13, 2009, page G2, Critic’s Choice.
The Windsor Palette and Brush Club The Windsor Palette and Brush Club is sponsored by the Town of At the January 12, 2010 meeting
Photographer Wayne Dombkowski
will talk about his work. He will also include advice for artists about submitting their work to art shows in digital form.
His website is at http://www.wdfoto.com/ Refreshments will be served.
Connecticut
Audubon Society Glastonbury CT All amateur
photographers are invited to enter our 14th annual “Our Natural World” photo contest. You can enter up to three
framed prints depicting plants or animals (wild or domestic), birds, butterflies and bugs, landscapes/scenery, nature’s
miracles, or people in relationship to nature. All lovers of nature photography are invited to view the exhibit and purchase
one (or more!) to enjoy in your home or as a gift. For more information, entry forms and rules, call the Center at 860-633-8402,
or e-mail duffy@goodalehillpress.com. “Art
for Nature’s Sake” Show & Sale January 30th – March 8th 2010 Opening Reception, January 30th, 7-9pm Open to all artists living in the Northeast.
Up to 2 original works produced solely by the artist within the past two years is acceptable. All works must be framed and
wired for hanging. Sculpture may not exceed 100 lbs and required no more than 1 square yard of floor space. Children's work
must be matted and backed for hanging (frame not required). All works must be hand delivered to the
East Granby Library on Thursday, Jan. 21st, 6-8 pm or Saturday, January 23rd, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. Entry Fees: $20 for first entry; $10 for second entry. $10 children's entry. For Additional Information Call: Lisa
Salazar, East Granby Library Director, 860-653-3002
November
28 – January 7 Women Artist
Collective featuring local artist and artisans Jewelry,
pottery, gourds, paintings, prints, glass fiber and more. 20% off
all items, opening weekend November 28, 29. New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain Through September 2010 Hudson River Paintings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art $7 to $9, members free -
check with Kent Memorial Library for museum pass for info - nbmaa@nbmaa.org
Friends of Elizabeth Park West Hartford – Hartford City line @ Asylum Avenue Lecture Series – charge of $10.00
each lecture January 13 - 7:00pm Todd Hansen of Sanctuary Bonsai Bonsai Illusion vs Reality – A demonstration and lecture about
the ancient art, history, theory, design and horticulture of Bonsai. Snow Date 1/27 January 20 – 7:00pm Gay Ayers, Photographer, artist and Collector Garden Photography, Finding your Creative Eye – Composition,
light, focal points, subjects and backgrounds will be covered to help you find your creative eye. Snow date 1/27
Goza Latin Band - A Cross Section of Traditional & Modern Latin Music GOZA, Spanish
for "Joy", creates a tightly woven blend of song & dance rhythms from the Americas, Puerto Rico and Spain. Dave Giardina
received his B.A. from St. Anselm College, and also studied at Longy School of Music. He has been teaching for many years
on the faculties of Trinity, St. Joseph and Manchester Community Colleges, as well as privately. Dave is an award recipient
member of the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, performing extensively throughout the Northeast at schools, bandshells,
major festivals, First Nights, clubs and both Connecticut casinos as a soloist and with ensembles he has formed such as Fiesta
del Norte, Bamboleo, Goza, and the Typsy Gypsys. His compositions are featured on two releases by the CT Classical Guitar
Society of which he is a founding, professional member. His latest release, Fiesta Grande, features music of Mexico. Each
performance brings an extensive repertoire in different traditions; the clarity and precision of classical technique, the
explosive and exotic sound of flamenco, the smoothly shifting harmonies of jazz, the exuberant energy of traditional Latin
music and the classic power chords and riffs of rock n roll. LAUREL MUSIC CAMP at Camp Workcoeman
BSA Winsted, CT 2010 Camp Season
Dates Announced Laurel Music
Camp will run from Saturday, June 26th Camp applications are sent
to all campers from the previous season. These packets are mailed out in the spring. If you would like to be added
to the mailing list, you can contact Laurel Music staff now or check back in the spring to complete a registration
information request. Applications are mailed out in March/April. The fee for
the 2009 camp season was $300.00 for the entire week. The fee includes food, tuition, recreation, insurance, lodging,
ensemble music, and evening activities. http://www.laurelmusiccamp.org
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
of Art Exhibit through January 24. Rembrandt’s People Hartford Festival
of Light 46th Anniversary Celebration
Hartford Children's Theatre/Carriage
House Theatre January 15 through 31 Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans $10 to $18. for info - hartfordchildrenstheatre.org
1 Elizabeth
Street, Hartford January 27 –
July 17, 2010 Visitors
have the opportunity to view Pictures for Victorian What our
State gov't has to offer !
“Nature
Drawing” in Burlington February
6, 2010 Plan to attend “Nature Drawing” class at the CT
DEP Wildlife Division’s Sessions Woods Conservation Center in Burlington. Artist
Judy Bird will teach Nature Drawing coupled with wildlife – related presentation by the Division’s Outreach Unit
staff. The Nature Walk and Drawing Workshop will be held for the general
public at Sessions Woods on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 1 – 3pm (Snow Date is February 7), Pre-registration is required
for this free program. Call 860-675-8130 Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Sessions Woods is located at 341
Milford Street (Route 69) in Burlington, CT. Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Upcoming
Public Art Projects Artists interested
in being considered for Art in Public Spaces commissions must submit portfolios to the Art in Public Spaces Program. Artists already registered in the Bank will automatically be considered for projects
and can update their file at any time. Advisory Panels Advisory panels are composed of professional
artists, educators, arts administrators, community leaders, and others actively involved in the arts. Panelist responsibilities
include reviewing applications, conducting site evaluations and advising on the selection of artwork for state-owned
public buildings. Culture & Tourism Gallery
The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism’s Gallery is dedicated to promoting cultural enrichment and
visual understanding of the Commission and its constituent organizations. Upcoming Exhibitions:
Productions Filming in Connecticut Prisoners
Casting Calls Blonde, all-american girl: age 20-30
Lead male, soldier: age 20-30 A sad old man: age 65 and up A pawn shop clerk: age 18-35 Registration-by-mail
for Connecticut talent interested in Extra Work The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism’s
Internship Program
provides eligible college
students with meaningful opportunities to apply and test their skills and knowledge in the world of work. The program provides
on-the-job training in arts administration and introduces students to careers in public service. The program: • Augments academic learning through practical application in the workplace • Allows students to explore professional options in their chosen fields • Facilitates the successful transition from college to work • Helps develop a pipeline of trained workforce in the state • Promotes the recruitment and retention of skilled talent in Three competitive internships are available in each of the fall, spring,
and summer terms: • Visual Arts – learn about CCT’s Art in Public Spaces program,
Connecticut Artists Collection and gallery exhibition program • Arts in Education – learn about CCT’s Higher-Order Thinking
(HOT) Schools program, Directory of Teaching Artist program, and school-organizational partnerships • Organizational Support – learn about CCT’s programs for organizations and local arts agencies
860.256.2722
with questions. Artist Fellowships Applications are now available
for FY2010. Artists working in the following categories may apply: Crafts, New Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture/Installation
and Works on paper. The Deadline is January 15, 2010. The Connecticut Commission on Culture
& Tourism (CCT) Artist Fellowship program provides support to encourage the continuing development of To be eligible for Fellowships, artists
must have lived and worked in Twenty to thirty-five awards are made
each year in the amounts of $5,000 or $2,500. Artistic categories alternate every year, with visual artists (working in the
disciplines of crafts, new media, painting, photography, works on paper, and sculpture/installation) applying in odd-numbered
years and choreographers, poets, playwrights, fiction writers, music composers and film/video artists applying in even-numbered
years. The Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund was
established by the Legislature to stimulate the development of private sector funding resources and ensure the long-term stability
of Awards are calculated based on a formula
designed to reward those organizations that have reported a substantial increase in the amount of private sector contributions
received during the prior year. Organizations may apply funds toward capital expenses, administrative costs, programming,
or to build their own endowments.
Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England. Through January
31, 2010. An account of
the development of Impressionism in Regional Opportunities: New England
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