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Byrde + the b is pleased to announce Faith Vicinanza “Color Meditations” an exhibit of mandala paintings opening Saturday July 17, 2021 from 5-7pm. The exhibition runs through Saturday, September
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Byrde + the b is pleased to announce Faith Vicinanza “Color Meditations” an exhibit of mandala paintings opening Saturday July 17, 2021 from 5-7pm. The exhibition runs through Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Her painting takes time, is very meditative and focused. The defining criterion for a dot painting is the technique itself — repeated imprints of a paint covered brush, dotting stick or other implement onto the painting surface and in doing so, there are recognizable ‘dot’ marks on the painting surface. Pointillism, which leans more to being abstract than to having the discipline of a modern dot painting, is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886, branching from Impressionism. Dot painting, however, seeks a level of perfection and precision in the dots that is not inherent in pointillism.
The word mandala comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. Literally, mandala means “circle.” The circle is seen as a magical form, without beginning and end, just as the universe is believed to have no end. Ms. Vicinanza’s work is sometimes driven by or centered on or informed by the idea of a mandala though not strictly. In her often over-committed life, dot painting has become a way to stop, sit, clear her mind, be with the paint, the patterns, allowing her pieces to emerge organically and rarely does she have a set idea of where the painting will go. This approach produces unique, one-of-a-kind works that are distinct and drenched in color.
Her mantra “Slow down, enjoy the moment” is also her artist statement. Put another way, there is only this moment, watch it unfold, watch the painting unfold, the rain, the new grass, enjoy mixing colors, or a walk in the early hours of a new day. Take your time with her painting, look closely, enjoy the moment.
Byrde the b
10 Titus Rd
Washington, CT 860 619-0422
www.byrdeandtheb.com
Time
Month Long Event (august)
Location
Byrde and the b
10 Titus Road, Washington Depot CT 06794
Organizer
Byrde and the b[email protected]
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Join Washington Parks and Recreation for Karate Lessons starting May 11th at Washington Montessori School! Register for the 10-week sessions by contacting Master Caco at [email protected]
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Join Washington Parks and Recreation for Karate Lessons starting May 11th at Washington Montessori School!
Register for the 10-week sessions by contacting Master Caco at [email protected].
Time
May 11 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - July 20 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm
Location
Washington Montessori School
240 Litchfield Turnpike
Organizer
Washington Parks & Recreation[email protected] 2 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome Susan Harris and her art exhibit, titled “Life Patterns.” The exhibit will be on view Friday, June 10th through
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome Susan Harris and her art exhibit, titled “Life Patterns.” The exhibit will be on view Friday, June 10th through Tuesday, July 5th.
Harris’ display will feature abstract watercolor paintings. Harris studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. and Tufts University in Medford, Mass. In 1981, she was a curatorial assistant in the Medieval Art Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
“My passion for color and pattern is at the center of my work. There are an endless number of patterns to create and I’ve been painting them in watercolor for many years,” Harris said of her chosen style and medium. “I also have a great interest in buildings, which are the subject of many of my watercolor collages.”
It was precisely this enthusiasm for pattern that led Harris to start her own textile company, SeaCloth, in 2003. Harris’s lively abstract watercolor designs were translated onto fabric via screen printing. Her fabric designs were carried in design showrooms across the country. Harris sold the business to Kravet in 2011 to return full-time to painting and drawing.
Harris’s show at the park will include examples of her unique abstract patterns. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 11th from 4 to 6 pm.
Time
June 10 (Friday) - July 5 (Tuesday)
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday
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We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday night our student combos play and the public is welcome to come hear them play also.
These free concerts are open to the public and include performances by renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp instructors. Jazz After Work concerts run from 7:30pm – 8:45pm from July 4th through July 28th on the Frederick Gunn School campus in the Tisch Family Auditorium. The Jazz After Work lineup will be posted shortly on Litchfield Jazz Camp’s website.
Time
4 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 8 (Friday) 8:45 pm
Location
The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome Susan Harris and her art exhibit, titled “Life Patterns.” The exhibit will be on view through Tuesday, July 5th. Harris’
Event Details
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome Susan Harris and her art exhibit, titled “Life Patterns.” The exhibit will be on view through Tuesday, July 5th.
Harris’ display will feature abstract watercolor paintings. Harris studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass. and Tufts University in Medford, Mass. In 1981, she was a curatorial assistant in the Medieval Art Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
“My passion for color and pattern is at the center of my work. There are an endless number of patterns to create and I’ve been painting them in watercolor for many years,” Harris said of her chosen style and medium. “I also have a great interest in buildings, which are the subject of many of my watercolor collages.”
It was precisely this enthusiasm for pattern that led Harris to start her own textile company, SeaCloth, in 2003. Harris’s lively abstract watercolor designs were translated onto fabric via screen printing. Her fabric designs were carried in design showrooms across the country. Harris sold the business to Kravet in 2011 to return full-time to painting and drawing.
Harris’s show at the park will include examples of her unique abstract patterns. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 11th from 4 to 6 pm.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to
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Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th
The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to learn about agriculture & 4-H. We will explore the various aspects of planting & growing, fishing, sewing, and eating the foods most familiar to Connecticut natives. Mark your calendars for afternoon fun at the library this summer!
To register please call 860-868-2310 or email Ms. Linda at [email protected]
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 30 @ 12:30- Exploring 4-H- You might be wondering “What is 4-H?” And “will it be interesting to my children?” We will be covering topics from animals and plants to crafts and the environment. There is something for everyone! Explore all aspects of 4-H.
Thursday, July 7 @ 12:30 – Under the Water- What lives under the water? Dive into the living things that live under the water like: Fish, clams, oysters, and plants. We will learn about water species in Connecticut Rivers and the Long Island Sound.
Thursday, July 14 @ 12:30- Udderly Underrated– Do you know where milk comes from? Let’s learn about all the products that are made with milk. From cheese, butter and of course ice cream! We will break down all of the great dairy products!
Thursday, July 21 @ 12:30- I speak to the trees– Ever read the Lorax by Dr. Seuss? This week we will learn about the life cycles of plants and the trees we love so much. You will even be able to bring a vegetable plant home with you to start your journey in gardening and growing your own food!
Time
(Thursday) 12:30 pm
Organizer
Gunn Memorial LibraryPhone: (860)-868-7586
Event Details
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We are pleased to welcome Nicole Alger and her art exhibit, titled “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”. Alger’s display will feature inspiring realist paintings on canvas, wood and other materials. The exhibit will be on view Friday, July 8 through Monday, August 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 8 from 5 to 7 pm.
For Alger, painting is a way for her to connect with her ancestors and her family’s past. “Cultivating a relationship with our ancestors is an ancient practice that was woven into daily life long before my forebears arrived on these shores,” she said. “Sustenance meant more than animal, vegetable and mineral. A connection to the past was as invaluable as food. The rituals that mark the passage of human life were the very threads of our cultural fabric.”
Time
July 8 (Friday) - August 8 (Monday)
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Girls of color explore contemporary Black American theater and practice the craft of physical storytelling in these active, engaging summer sessions. The works
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Girls of color explore contemporary Black American theater and practice the craft of physical storytelling in these active, engaging summer sessions. The works of Black playwrights like August Wilson, Dominique Morisseu, Barry Jenkins, Lynn Nottage, Katori Hall, and others are studied and provide a framework for identifying how theater is used as a vehicle for cross-cultural connection, social action, and collective healing.
Participants practice movement, voice, and speech exercises, and combine what they learn to discover how to take the principles of connection, action and healing beyond the black box doors into their everyday lives. The course culminates in a final production which is open to the public.
WHERE
The Palace Theater
100 E Main Street
Waterbury, CT
WHEN
July 6-8 & 11-15
9am-12pm
COST
$175
Financial aid is available if needed. Click here to fill out the form.
Time
8 (Friday) 9:00 am - 15 (Friday) 12:00 pm
Organizer
ASAP!845-518-5859 6 Bee Brook Rd. Washington Depot CT 06794
Event Details
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We are pleased to welcome Nicole Alger and her art exhibit, titled “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”. Alger’s display will feature inspiring realist paintings on canvas, wood and other materials. The exhibit will be on view Friday, July 8 through Monday, August 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 8 from 5 to 7 pm.
For Alger, painting is a way for her to connect with her ancestors and her family’s past. “Cultivating a relationship with our ancestors is an ancient practice that was woven into daily life long before my forebears arrived on these shores,” she said. “Sustenance meant more than animal, vegetable and mineral. A connection to the past was as invaluable as food. The rituals that mark the passage of human life were the very threads of our cultural fabric.”
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
This summer, Washington’s Music on the Green summer series continues on Friday Nights in June and July from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, kicking off June 10th! Music on the Green –
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This summer, Washington’s Music on the Green summer series continues on Friday Nights in June and July from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, kicking off June 10th!
Music on the Green – conceived as a fun, safe way to socialize during the pandemic – was so popular that we are thrilled to bring it back for the second year in a row. Hosted Friday nights from 6:30pm – 8:00pm on the Washington Town Green, the series will feature a variety of musical styles and genres. This year’s series is sponsored by Wright Electrical Company and is free to attend.
We are pleased to announce the 2022 schedule of musical acts:
June 10 – Indigo Sway: Quintet performing jazz standards and lounge rock-n-roll
June 17 – The Joint Chiefs: Quartet performing a mixture of acoustic originals and unexpected covers
June 24 – Eva Millay Evans: Original songs with an old-soul Joni Mitchell feel and a modern Taylor Swift take on love
July 1 – Jerry Phelps: Pianist/vocalist performing Broadway tunes, pop, and R&B
July 15 – Kayla Barone: Vocalist with guitar accompaniment performing an indie pop set of originals and upbeat popular songs
7/22 – Kevin Vidou & Daniel Varghese: Acoustic/vocal duet performing original works and popular covers
7/29 – Ron Castonguay: A one-man-band performing smooth jazz; polished tracks featuring saxophone
Bring a blanket and chairs and treat yourself to some fabulous food and treats from The Po Café, located right on The Green. Pre-order your picnic basket—featuring either butter-poached Maine lobster rolls or southern-fried boneless chicken—by calling The Po Café from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at (860) 868-1879. Though the kitchen is closed in the evenings, concert-goers will also find an assortment of pre-made summer sandwiches, fresh salads, and delicious sides along with ice cream and other coffee house fare from 6 – 7 p.m. on Fridays during The Music on The Green series.
To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @thepocafe on Instagram or Facebook.
Thanks for joining us in this celebration of summer in Connecticut!
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Washington Green
78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793
Organizer
Washington First Congregational Church of Washington and The Po Cafe
Event Details
Come join us for this year's Green Fair on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 from 9am to 2pm - RAIN OR SHINE! Proceeds support preservation of the historic Washington Green and
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Come join us for this year’s Green Fair on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 from 9am to 2pm – RAIN OR SHINE!
Proceeds support preservation of the historic Washington Green and Meeting House.
The 2022 version of the Green Fair will be Saturday, July 9. The committee is starting preparations for another fantastic event with some changes this year. Since the Parish House will be less available for storage of large items, we have decided to bypass large furniture this year. We will still accept chairs and nice rugs but gone (for now at least!) are the beds, dressers, tables, etc. We are also rethinking the food and are considering a food truck or two. Other additions include an expected increase in music offerings and silent auction items. Children’s area will have more crafts and activities as well.
What does all this mean for you? It means we need help! Help getting quality auction items. Help with making the bake tent the best ever! Help in all other the areas as well. If you have helped before, we will be sure to tap you again. If you are new to our community, please ask where you can be most useful. You can volunteer online.
This is truly a community event and we welcome all to pitch in and join the fun! Any questions? Contact the Washington Green Fair co-chairs Scott Brady or Michael Gorra.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Washington Green
78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793
Organizer
First Congregational Church of Washington860-868-0569, [email protected] 6 Kirby Rd. Washington, CT 06793
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Join us for "Lake a Hike", a moderately challenging guided hike, approx. 4 miles, sponsored by the Lake Waramaug Association and Steep Rock Association. Start and finish at the Macricostas parking
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Join us for “Lake a Hike”, a moderately challenging guided hike, approx. 4 miles, sponsored by the Lake Waramaug Association and Steep Rock Association.
Start and finish at the Macricostas parking lot at 124 Christian Street, New Preston. Learn from an SRA guide about the ecological gem of the Macricostas preserve and Meeker Swamp. Delight in songbirds, butterflies, wildlife, and incredible views! Breakfast will await you at Pinnacle Rock and refreshments will be available at SRA’s Camp House at the end. Rain date Sunday, July 10, 9:30 am.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Organizer
Steep Rock Association860 868 9131 116 Christian Street, New Preston, CT
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
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Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
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We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday night our student combos play and the public is welcome to come hear them play also.
These free concerts are open to the public and include performances by renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp instructors. Jazz After Work concerts run from 7:30pm – 8:45pm from July 4th through July 28th on the Frederick Gunn School campus in the Tisch Family Auditorium. The Jazz After Work lineup will be posted shortly on Litchfield Jazz Camp’s website.
Time
11 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 15 (Friday) 8:45 pm
Location
The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Event Details
Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to
Event Details
Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th
The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to learn about agriculture & 4-H. We will explore the various aspects of planting & growing, fishing, sewing, and eating the foods most familiar to Connecticut natives. Mark your calendars for afternoon fun at the library this summer!
To register please call 860-868-2310 or email Ms. Linda at [email protected]
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 30 @ 12:30- Exploring 4-H- You might be wondering “What is 4-H?” And “will it be interesting to my children?” We will be covering topics from animals and plants to crafts and the environment. There is something for everyone! Explore all aspects of 4-H.
Thursday, July 7 @ 12:30 – Under the Water- What lives under the water? Dive into the living things that live under the water like: Fish, clams, oysters, and plants. We will learn about water species in Connecticut Rivers and the Long Island Sound.
Thursday, July 14 @ 12:30- Udderly Underrated– Do you know where milk comes from? Let’s learn about all the products that are made with milk. From cheese, butter and of course ice cream! We will break down all of the great dairy products!
Thursday, July 21 @ 12:30- I speak to the trees– Ever read the Lorax by Dr. Seuss? This week we will learn about the life cycles of plants and the trees we love so much. You will even be able to bring a vegetable plant home with you to start your journey in gardening and growing your own food!
Time
(Thursday) 12:30 pm
Organizer
Gunn Memorial LibraryPhone: (860)-868-7586
Event Details
Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock's Preserves. Friday, July 15 we will visit the Bronson Field Pollinator Meadow on Sabbaday Lane at
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Friday, July 15 we will visit the Bronson Field Pollinator Meadow on Sabbaday Lane at Hidden Valley Preserve.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
Bronson Field - Hidden Valley Preserve Seasonal Parking
287 Sabbaday Lane, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Steep Rock Association860 868 9131 116 Christian Street, New Preston, CT
Event Details
This summer, Washington’s Music on the Green summer series continues on Friday Nights in June and July from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, kicking off June 10th! Music on the Green –
Event Details
This summer, Washington’s Music on the Green summer series continues on Friday Nights in June and July from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, kicking off June 10th!
Music on the Green – conceived as a fun, safe way to socialize during the pandemic – was so popular that we are thrilled to bring it back for the second year in a row. Hosted Friday nights from 6:30pm – 8:00pm on the Washington Town Green, the series will feature a variety of musical styles and genres. This year’s series is sponsored by Wright Electrical Company and is free to attend.
We are pleased to announce the 2022 schedule of musical acts:
June 10 – Indigo Sway: Quintet performing jazz standards and lounge rock-n-roll
June 17 – The Joint Chiefs: Quartet performing a mixture of acoustic originals and unexpected covers
June 24 – Eva Millay Evans: Original songs with an old-soul Joni Mitchell feel and a modern Taylor Swift take on love
July 1 – Jerry Phelps: Pianist/vocalist performing Broadway tunes, pop, and R&B
July 15 – Kayla Barone: Vocalist with guitar accompaniment performing an indie pop set of originals and upbeat popular songs
7/22 – Kevin Vidou & Daniel Varghese: Acoustic/vocal duet performing original works and popular covers
7/29 – Ron Castonguay: A one-man-band performing smooth jazz; polished tracks featuring saxophone
Bring a blanket and chairs and treat yourself to some fabulous food and treats from The Po Café, located right on The Green. Pre-order your picnic basket—featuring either butter-poached Maine lobster rolls or southern-fried boneless chicken—by calling The Po Café from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at (860) 868-1879. Though the kitchen is closed in the evenings, concert-goers will also find an assortment of pre-made summer sandwiches, fresh salads, and delicious sides along with ice cream and other coffee house fare from 6 – 7 p.m. on Fridays during The Music on The Green series.
To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @thepocafe on Instagram or Facebook.
Thanks for joining us in this celebration of summer in Connecticut!
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Washington Green
78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793
Organizer
Washington First Congregational Church of Washington and The Po Cafe
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
National Iron Bank is excited to announce our upcoming Celebration of our 175th Anniversary on July 16th, 2022 4PM to 8PM. We will be having food truck, Pizza from the local
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National Iron Bank is excited to announce our upcoming Celebration of our 175th Anniversary on July 16th, 2022 4PM to 8PM.
We will be having food truck, Pizza from the local pizza house, beer truck, cornhole, a dunk tank in which you will be able to dunk your local banker and live music.
We would like to extend an invitation to local businesses and vendors to showcase their goods and services to the community that has supported us over the years. We will also be holding a silent auction, in which all proceeds will be donated to the Town Of Washington to support families in need in our community. Please consider donating.
Please reach out to Justin Spring at 860-868-0591 or by email [email protected] to reserve your spot at the event and any donations could be dropped off to the Washington Depot office of National Iron Bank 6 Bee Brook Road.
We are thrilled to share our milestone anniversary with the community We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming event!
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 am
Location
River Walk Pavilion
11 School Street, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday night our student combos play and the public is welcome to come hear them play also.
These free concerts are open to the public and include performances by renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp instructors. Jazz After Work concerts run from 7:30pm – 8:45pm from July 4th through July 28th on the Frederick Gunn School campus in the Tisch Family Auditorium. The Jazz After Work lineup will be posted shortly on Litchfield Jazz Camp’s website.
Time
18 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 22 (Friday) 8:45 pm
Location
The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Event Details
Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to
Event Details
Thursday afternoons @ 12:30 starting June 30th
The Junior Library welcomes back Litchfield County’s 4-H program through the University of Connecticut for an in-person summer program series. Children are invited to learn about agriculture & 4-H. We will explore the various aspects of planting & growing, fishing, sewing, and eating the foods most familiar to Connecticut natives. Mark your calendars for afternoon fun at the library this summer!
To register please call 860-868-2310 or email Ms. Linda at [email protected]
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 30 @ 12:30- Exploring 4-H- You might be wondering “What is 4-H?” And “will it be interesting to my children?” We will be covering topics from animals and plants to crafts and the environment. There is something for everyone! Explore all aspects of 4-H.
Thursday, July 7 @ 12:30 – Under the Water- What lives under the water? Dive into the living things that live under the water like: Fish, clams, oysters, and plants. We will learn about water species in Connecticut Rivers and the Long Island Sound.
Thursday, July 14 @ 12:30- Udderly Underrated– Do you know where milk comes from? Let’s learn about all the products that are made with milk. From cheese, butter and of course ice cream! We will break down all of the great dairy products!
Thursday, July 21 @ 12:30- I speak to the trees– Ever read the Lorax by Dr. Seuss? This week we will learn about the life cycles of plants and the trees we love so much. You will even be able to bring a vegetable plant home with you to start your journey in gardening and growing your own food!
Time
(Thursday) 12:30 pm
Organizer
Gunn Memorial LibraryPhone: (860)-868-7586
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday
Event Details
We’re excited to continue to present “Jazz After Work”, an entire month of free concerts that will be held on weeknights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout July! Every Friday night our student combos play and the public is welcome to come hear them play also.
These free concerts are open to the public and include performances by renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp instructors. Jazz After Work concerts run from 7:30pm – 8:45pm from July 4th through July 28th on the Frederick Gunn School campus in the Tisch Family Auditorium. The Jazz After Work lineup will be posted shortly on Litchfield Jazz Camp’s website.
Time
25 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 29 (Friday) 8:45 pm
Location
The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
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Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
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Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
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Byrde the is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by the contemporary abstract artist and master colorist Steven Miller. Mr. Miller works in oils on canvas in combination with images
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Byrde the is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by the contemporary abstract artist and master colorist Steven Miller.
Mr. Miller works in oils on canvas in combination with images inspired by nature. He works in a series of paintings, usually working on from three to four at a time. He states that “These works still hold a strong fascination for me and continue to provide me with boundless inspiration. The work I produce is all about color, form and simplicity”. Life quite simply as a force of nature captured on canvas.
Steven Miller has exhibited his work across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, and in Europe from London to Cologne. He is a Vinalhaven Fellow, a Rubenstein Scholar, and a Parsons School of Design Scholar. His work has been featured in “Sex in the City” and on the tv sitcom “Frasier” and in major Hollywood films.
Mr. Miller’s work is in many private and public collections in the United States, Europe and Asia. His work has been added to the permanent collections of the University of Virginia’s Bayly Art Museum and the Savannah College of Art & Design Museum in Georgia.
For additional information please contact Byrde the b 10 Titus Rd Washington, CT
860 619 0422
Steven Miller “Recent Paintings” May 28-Aug 6, 2022
Opening reception Saturday, June 11th from 4:00-6:00pm
Hours Tues-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
www.byrdeandtheb.com
Time
Month Long Event (july)
Location
Byrde and the b
10 Titus Road, Washington Depot CT 06794
Organizer
Byrde and the b[email protected]
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In an immersive forest setting with no locks, keys or clocks, Wigwam Escape’s thematic puzzles challenge game players to hunt, find water and prepare food similar to how Native people
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In an immersive forest setting with no locks, keys or clocks, Wigwam Escape’s thematic puzzles challenge game players to hunt, find water and prepare food similar to how Native people did for thousands of years prior to European contact. The Institute for American Indian Studies, proudly presents a new way to interact with history, a themed escape room, Wigwam Escape.
Our museum’s mission is to “preserve and educate through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American cultures”. We chose an escape room setting as an interactive and captivating way to educate the public about how pre-contact Native peoples lived within their environment over 500 years ago. This hand-on experience of history is demonstrated through a series of custom puzzles and hand crafted set, complete with a full sized traditionally sourced wigwam.
The full experience is 90 minutes in the museum’s Research Center. This includes a pre-game orientation, the one hour escape room centerpiece, and post-game popcorn snack and discussion when your team returns to the 21st Century. The game is set for 3 to 7 players and the cost is $25 per person, or $20 for our museum members or students.
More than just a game, Wigwam Escape is built to teach through experience and foster dialogue in a game that’s dynamic, challenging and entertaining. Visit Wigwam Escape for this must-do team building experience for friends, families and co-workers.
For more information or to book your escape room, go to: wigwamescape.org.
Time
Month Long Event (july)
Location
Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793
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The Gunn Museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Free guided exhibit tours continue every Saturday from 1 to 2pm. Please call 860-868-7756 or email
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The Gunn Museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.
Free guided exhibit tours continue every Saturday from 1 to 2pm. Please call 860-868-7756 or email [email protected] to register in advance. Tour groups are limited six people.
To download and review our safety protocols before visiting click here: Gunn Museum Safety Protocols. Face masks are required inside the Museum. We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum!
We are delighted to share these positive reviews of “Washington, Connecticut: An American Story”:
Bill Hosley posted a review on the Creating Sense of Place for Connecticut Facebook page. Bill Hosley, is the former curator of the Wadsworth Atheneum and is still active in local history initiatives.
Tracey O’Shaughnessy’s review was published in the Republican American. She is the Associate Features Editor and coordinates the newspaper’s visual arts and theater coverage. She has received national and regional awards for her arts criticism, commentary and news features.
Time
Month Long Event (july)
Organizer
Gunn Memorial LibraryPhone: (860)-868-7586
august
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We are pleased to welcome Nicole Alger and her art exhibit, titled “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”. Alger’s display will feature inspiring realist paintings on canvas, wood and other materials. The exhibit will be on view Friday, July 8 through Monday, August 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 8 from 5 to 7 pm.
For Alger, painting is a way for her to connect with her ancestors and her family’s past. “Cultivating a relationship with our ancestors is an ancient practice that was woven into daily life long before my forebears arrived on these shores,” she said. “Sustenance meant more than animal, vegetable and mineral. A connection to the past was as invaluable as food. The rituals that mark the passage of human life were the very threads of our cultural fabric.”
Time
July 8 (Friday) - August 8 (Monday)
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
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Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills is an immersive community event culminating in five free family-friendly outdoor “Shakespeare in the Park” presentations of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, produced by Shakesperience Productions, Inc. and featuring professional Equity actors.
Join us at the River Walk Pavilion on Wednesday August 3rd through Sunday, August 7th for picnicking beginning at 7:00 pm and performances at 7:30 pm.
Free Admission!
Time
3 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 7 (Sunday) 9:00 pm
Location
River Walk Pavilion
11 School Street, Washington, CT 06793
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Music makes the world a happier place! We are happy to announce that the Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival with The New Baroque Soloists is scheduled for August
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Music makes the world a happier place! We are happy to announce that the Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival with The New Baroque Soloists is scheduled for August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th at 5:30pm in the Historic Meeting House at the Green, First Congregational Church.
The New Baroque Soloists, world-class musicians from New York and Boston led by Artistic Director Douglas Myers, are performing on trumpet, oboe, strings and basso continuo an uplifting program by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, and others. All tickets are held at the door. Doors open at 5:00pm, concerts start at 5:30pm and are approximately 1 hour 30 min long.
See you at the concerts!
Time
5 (Friday) 5:30 pm - 26 (Friday) 7:00 pm
Location
Historic Meeting House on Washington Green
78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793
Organizer
Washington Friends of Music
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Movies @the Park are back again for 2022! Join us on Fridays throughout the summer to watch some classics with us while enjoying the outdoors and the company of friends.
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Movies @the Park are back again for 2022! Join us on Fridays throughout the summer to watch some classics with us while enjoying the outdoors and the company of friends. Bring your own chairs, blankets food and beverages. Leashed pets are allowed. Movie rolls at dusk. We look forward to seeing you there!
June 3rd — Singing in the Rain – Sponsored by National Iron Bank
June 24* — Encanto – Made possible by the Glass family, *Drive-in at the River Walk Pavilion
July 1st — In the Heat of the Night – Sponsored by Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
August 5th — The Secret Life of Pets (animated) – Sponsored by Depot Dog Boutique
September 2nd — The Proposal – Sponsored by Ericson Insurance Advisors
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
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Byrde + the b the is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by the contemporary abstract artist and master colorist Steven Miller. The exhibition will run through August 6th,
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Byrde + the b the is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by the contemporary abstract artist and master colorist Steven Miller. The exhibition will run through August 6th, 2022.
Mr. Miller works in oils on canvas in combination with images inspired by nature. He works in a series of paintings, usually working on from three to four at a time. He states that “These works still hold a strong fascination for me and continue to provide me with boundless inspiration. The work I produce is all about color, form and simplicity”. Life quite simply as a force of nature captured on canvas.
Steven Miller has exhibited his work across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, and in Europe from London to Cologne. He is a Vinalhaven Fellow, a Rubenstein Scholar, and a Parsons School of Design Scholar. His work has been featured in “Sex in the City” and on the tv sitcom “Frasier” and in major Hollywood films.
Mr. Miller’s work is in many private and public collections in the United States, Europe and Asia. His work has been added to the permanent collections of the University of Virginia’s Bayly Art Museum and the Savannah College of Art & Design Museum in Georgia.
For additional information please contact Byrde + the b, located at 10 Titus Rd Washington, CT at (860) 619-0422.
Hours:
Tues – Sat from 10:00am-6:00pm
www.byrdeandtheb.com
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Byrde and the b
10 Titus Road, Washington Depot CT 06794
Organizer
Byrde and the b[email protected]
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We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
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Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
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Celebrate our Big Five-OH! at the beautiful Frederick Gunn School this summer on August 6th and 7th. Saturday evening's Ball will include a full Pilobolus performance at the
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Celebrate our Big Five-OH! at the beautiful Frederick Gunn School this summer on August 6th and 7th. Saturday evening’s Ball will include a full Pilobolus performance at the new Tisch Family Auditorium in the Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center, with dinner and dancing to follow. Join us on Sunday for an hour long family friendly performance which includes ice cream, music and fun!
Saturday August 6, 2022
Pilobolus 2022 Ball
5 pm Cocktails
6 pm Pilobolus performs
8 pm Celebrate our Big Five-OH! with dinner and dancing
Sunday August 7, 2022
Family Performance
2 pm – Join us for an hour long performance, ice cream trucks and fun!
All proceeds from the Pilobolus Ball and Family Show will support new collaborations and Summer Workshop scholarships in coming years. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Time
6 (Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7 (Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Pilobolus[email protected] 6 Calhoun Street, Washington CT 06794
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We are pleased to welcome Nicole Alger and her art exhibit, titled “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral”. Alger’s display will feature inspiring realist paintings on canvas, wood and other materials. The exhibit will be on view through Monday, August 8th.
For Alger, painting is a way for her to connect with her ancestors and her family’s past. “Cultivating a relationship with our ancestors is an ancient practice that was woven into daily life long before my forebears arrived on these shores,” she said. “Sustenance meant more than animal, vegetable and mineral. A connection to the past was as invaluable as food. The rituals that mark the passage of human life were the very threads of our cultural fabric.”
Time
All Day (Monday)
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
Event Details
Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy
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Music on Main Concert Series relaunches on Saturday, July 2nd! Come by for good music, good food and good vibes every Saturday night this summer from 5-7pm at The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main Street in New Preston, CT.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main
9 Main St. New Preston, CT 06777
Organizer
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We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market! Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for
Event Details
We are excited for another great season of our weekly Farmers Market!
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here! We are delighted to host our weekly farmers market again for the 2022 season. Running every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Washington Farmers Market features a diverse set of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, specialty cheeses, fresh seafood, gourmet prepared foods, breads and baked goods, coffee products, and natural pet food – in addition to other unique handmade, artisanal products for the body, home and garden.
Photo of Washington Farmers Market by Alexandra Barnes
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens One Green Hill, Washington, CT 06794
september
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Byrde + the b is pleased to announce an exhibition of recent abstract paintings by Karen Pepper. This exhibit will run through November 30, 2021. Karen Pepper follows in a long
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Byrde + the b is pleased to announce an exhibition of recent abstract paintings by Karen Pepper. This exhibit will run through November 30, 2021.
Karen Pepper follows in a long tradition of American Abstract Expressionist painters from Cy Twombly, Joan Mitchell and Willem de Kooning where marks and gestures develop a complex and mysterious world crying out to be discovered. Her masterful use of color and texture speak with a strong voice and the results are sublime compositions that invite deep contemplation.
“As a painter, I have always enjoyed the use of color and movement on my canvases to create a composition that is visually exciting for the viewer. My process starts by selecting a bright color to cover the canvas and then make either long or short sweeping marks with oil pastel or pencil. I don’t always work on the canvas immediately after this preparation but prefer to live with the canvas over time to discover areas created by the marks that I would like to enhance. Once I start applying paint I like to scrape it away so that my original marks and color sneak out from the heavier top layer of oil paint. I also throw sand on the canvas for texture and sometimes enamel paint for its fluidity which creates the movement I try to capture.”
Byrde the b 10 Titus Rd Washington CT www.byrdeandtheb.com 860-619-0422
Hours Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
Opening reception Saturday, September 11 from 5:00-7:00pm
Time
Month Long Event (october)
Location
Byrde and the b
10 Titus Road, Washington Depot CT 06794
Organizer
Byrde and the b[email protected]
01sepalldayFeatured12th Annual Celebration Of Young PhotographersASAP!(All Day: thursday)
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ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a
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ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for this special exhibition, recognizing the top four for their outstanding and thoughtful work. These top selected photographers receive the Dylan’s Wings Photography Award along with a special prize, and are invited to participate in ASAP!’s Photography Collective.
This year’s CYP theme is Adventure. Whether a journey across landscapes or travels through your inner self, adventures always come with risks, challenges and excitement. How will you capture the tensions and triumphs from your summer adventures?
SUBMISSIONS
Open September 1, 2022. More details to come.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Organizer
ASAP!845-518-5859 6 Bee Brook Rd. Washington Depot CT 06794
october
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Save the date! Join us at our annual Washington Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 9th, 2022! More details to come.
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Save the date!
Join us at our annual Washington Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 9th, 2022! More details to come.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
River Walk Pavilion
11 School Street, Washington, CT 06793
Organizer
Washington Business Association