Come meet the ADORABLE & ADOPTABLE DOGS!
Sunday, March 2, from 2-4 pm
The Idea Depot
11 Bryan Hall Plaza
Washington Depot, CT
Spotty Dog Rescue will be bringing Sunshine, Marybelle, and Hot Pepper…. who are looking for a loving a home.
See you there!
One night only! See OBSESSED WITH LIGHT at Bantam Cinema with a Q&A from special guests Executive Producer Elizabeth Rodriguez Chandler and Filmmakers Zeva Oelbaum and Sabine Krayenbühl.
OBSESSED WITH LIGHT pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862-1928), a wildly original performer and pioneer of modern dance. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary delves into the astonishing influence Fuller’s work has on contemporary culture including artists like Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge, Red Hot Chili Peppers among many others. Fuller developed a completely new kind of spectacle which combined dance, fabric and movement. It’s about a woman who became famous on her own terms – unapologetic about her body type and open about her sexuality.
Bantam Cinema & Arts Center
115 Bantam Lake Rd
Bantam CT
Arts Connected Returns on Saturday, April 26, from 5 – 8 pm, at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot,.
The NWCT Arts Council invites you to join us for a celebration of talent, passion, and interconnectedness; featuring exciting performances by PILOBOLUS and Ysanne & the Lotus Blues, as well as many other exciting creative demonstrations.
This year, we are honored to welcome Diane von Furstenberg and her granddaughter Antonia Steinberg as our honorary hosts.
Diane von Furstenberg’s influence in fashion and culture as well as Antonia Steinberg’s leadership of Buck’s Rock Camp, a nonprofit arts camp fostering creativity and artistic growth, reflect the intergenerational impact of the arts. Their presence underscores the power of creative expression as a defining force in personal and collective transformation.
Tickets are $125 per/ticket.
Purchase your tickets to Arts Connected, today, https://givebutter.com/artsconnected.
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Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Torrington Savings Bank, William Raveis Lifestyles Realty, ArtBank7, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Aquarion Water Company, the Washington Arts Association, Lost Fox Inn, O&G Industries Inc., & depot dog.
Food provided by Executive Cuisine Inc. Open bar sponsored by Litchfield Distillery & Kent Falls Brewing.
Bryan Town Hall, 2 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794
Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$20.00
* Pre-registration & pre-payment required.
Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop with Sharon Leonard “The Egglady.”
Our guest, Sharon Leonard “The Egglady” will teach and demonstrate the Art of Ukrainian Easter Egg decoration. The Pysanky decorating process is relatively simple but keeping a steady hand can be a challenge. The process involves applying melted wax to the eggshell in a design, then dipping it into different colored dyes, layer by layer. Going progressively darker, the process is repeated for each color and by the end of the process the egg will be covered with a great deal of wax. The next step shows something spectacular. Using the side of a candle flame, guests melt away the wax to reveal a brilliantly colored egg.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
CT Troubadour Kala Farnham’s Live Performance
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $10 adults, $5 for 17 & under
* Pre-registration encouraged
Kala Farnham of Pomfret Center is Connecticut’s 18th State Troubadour.
Kala Farnham is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. She began her musical journey at a young age, and in high school she established herself as a working musician. In college, she furthered her studies in Music Performance and Composition while also pursing Human Services and Mental Health. Together, these interests drive her passion for the healing and transformative power of musical storytelling. Therefore, it is no surprise that Kala also serves as a certified Crisis Counselor, and works with an array of populations such as at-risk youth, those who suffer from mental illness, and survivors of trauma. She has taught, performed for, and worked with youth programs, students with learning disabilities, individuals recovering from addiction, and those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Kala is currently studying sound healing and Nada Yoga and plans to incorporate elements of the practice into her work.
Kala’s signature songwriting has been likened to a reinvention of the traditional folk with influences of pop, Broadway, and world music. Her affinity for poetry and creative writing is evident through lyricism that springs to life with heartfelt and creative storytelling, cultural references, and rich metaphor. Her work has garnered numerous awards and media attention, including 2020 Falcon Ridge Festival Emerging Artist, 2019 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Contest winner, 2019 Rocky Mountain Folks Fest honorable mention
As the new Connecticut State Troubadour, Kala plans to apply her foundations and strong background in music performance and human service in this honorary role to foster healing and community connection through music.
As part of the review and selection process, panelist’s praised Kala’s musicianship and songwriting, noting that she exudes an ‘open energy’ sure to attract listeners and perhaps inspire young artists’ interest in the Troubadour opportunity. The panel of reviewers included Daniel Salazar Jr., Nekita Waller, and Jake Goldbas.
Learn more about Kala on her website https://www.kalafarnham.com
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Devil with a Brush: Caravaggio’s Dramatic Masterpieces
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FREE / Donations Welcome
* Pre-registration is advised
Caravaggio’s turbulent life story reads like a crime thriller, making him one of art history’s most captivating and controversial figures. He was a revolutionary Italian painter of the Baroque era, as famous for his violent temper and criminal behavior as he was for his groundbreaking artistic techniques. Caravaggio’s paintings reflect his tumultuous life with dramatic lighting and intense realism. The program provides an overview of the artist’s life and body of work.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
Family Movie & Pizza Night- “UP”
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$10 per family at door
* Pre-registration encouraged, but not required.
Join us for a Spring Kickoff Movie Night
UP – G
Retired balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, an overeager 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer Russell is on Carl’s front porch! The world’s most unlikely duo meet fantastic friends like Dug, a dog with a special collar that allows him to speak, and Kevin, a rare 13-foot tall flightless bird. Stuck together in the wilds of the jungle, Carl realizes that sometimes life’s biggest adventures aren’t the ones you set out looking for.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
THE GREAT AMAZING SPEED PUZZLE & PIZZA RACE
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $5.00
* Limited spots! Pre-registration & Pre-payment required.
LCC Staff & patrons will divide into teams and race to put together their 100 piece jigsaw puzzle. At the end of the hour, the team with the least pieces leftover wins bragging rights and a special award for each member…and Pizza for all!
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
Join us for our March Family Dinner!
Menu:
Pancakes
Sausage
Fruit Cups
FREE
* *Pre registration is required.
Pre-registration is required by Monday, Mar 17th.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
* Pre-registration & Pre-payment required / space limited
Learn to grow easy nutritious microgreens indoors all year round.
Plant and have them ready to enjoy all winter.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
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