Wednesdays in January: 10:30am – Starting 1/8
Perfect for up to 36 months, but fun for everyone!
Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to play! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.
Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/childrens-events.aspx
Come By & Buy at Washington Art Association’s Holiday Gift Shop!!!
Looking for wonderfully crafted gifts and decor for this holiday season? Look no further. Over sixty local artists and artisans are displaying their wares both online and in our galleries.
Come and pick out useful and decorative items to fill your holiday gift list, including carved wooden kitchen utensils, Murano hand-blown glass jewelry, unique hand thrown and wheel ceramics, retro lighting, hand-dyed silk textiles, children and adult mobiles to spark fantasy into the season’s days and nights, little sculptures to fill guests large and small with wonder, bees wax candles, rare flavored lip balms, intricate games, & so much more!!!
This popular fundraiser runs from November 29 to December 24, 2024. Join us for Cocktails, Nibbles & Shopping this Friday, December 13, during Holiday in the Depot, from 5:00 to 7:00pm!!!
Normal Holiday Gift Shop Hours:
Monday, 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 12:00- 4:00pm
Memorial Plaza, 4 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794
https://washingtonartassociation.org/product-category/holiday-gift-shop-2024
Jerry Geci’s returns with his annual reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote.
Refreshments will be served.
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
FREE
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=17346
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free, Donations Welcome
* Pre-registration encouraged.
Enjoy…
Ice Sculptor Games, Winter Hay Rides, Crafts, Food, Family Fun, Fireside Storytelling, Fire Pits and so much more!
Participating organizations:
OWL Library, Litchfield Community Services Fund,Litchfield Audobon, The Litchfield Historical Society, The Litchfield Lions Club, Litchfield Boy Scouts, Litchfield Candy Store, White Memorial CC, and many more!
Snow Date: Saturday Feb 1, 1-3 PM
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=19422
Mr. David Grausman on the Steinway Piano from 5-8 PM.
No cover charge. Enjoy a drink or dinner.
This is a weekly engagement on Sundays from 5-8 PM. Of course, sometimes schedule changes. I list my gigs on my Instagram page usually Saturdays @david.grausman, or call the Fife n’ Drum to find out if I’m appearing.
Fife ‘n Drum Restaurant, Inn & Gift Shop
53 Main Street
Kent, Connecticut 06757
860.927.3509
The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts – all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors.
The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.
INDOOR MARKET – November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months — check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.
OUTDOOR MARKET – mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.
Experience Live Music in an Exceptional Setting
The LIVE @AMP concert series brings an eclectic lineup of performances to AMP’s unique setting, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of rock, jazz, pop, or soul, LIVE @AMP has a performance for you.
AMP’s spacious, renovated mill gallery offers an artistic club atmosphere like no other. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale. With the mural as the backdrop to the show and three tiers for viewing and mingling, concert-goers have an exceptional experience that fuses live music with collaborative art.
About this event
Led by the magnetic Erica Tracy of West End Blend, a singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and soul, The New Mosaic delivers a compelling blend of R&B, jazz, and soul with hip-hop-inspired rhythms. Tracy’s energetic presence and emotive voice create a sound that’s both contemporary and deeply rooted in musical tradition.
A Neo-Soul Musical Collaboration
Born from the band’s desire to craft a fresh sound all their own, The New Mosaic thrives on collaboration, blending individual styles into a cohesive and innovative musical vision. The result is collective neo-soul: catchy, danceable, yet sophisticated.
Co-Collaborators:
Erica Tracy (vocals—West End Blend)—A vibrant frontwoman with a deep connection to music theory and a performance style that lets her groove while she sings.
Tom Sullivan (bass—West End Blend)—The bassist whose years of collaboration with Tracy lend depth and synergy to every performance.
Mike Carabello (keys)—A jazz-trained keyboardist whose playing adds rich, melodic layers.
Dwayne Keith (drums—Nikita, Dwayne Keith Project)—A drummer with hip-hop roots, bringing a powerful and nuanced rhythm section.
Get Ready… Tonight… We’ll Make This a Night to Remember
When you listen to The New Mosaic’s latest jazzy, funk-soul single, “Don’t Do It,” it’s clear why they’ve captivated audiences at the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Arch Street Tavern, Hartford Live, and Hike to the Mic, to name a few. Don’t miss this performance in AMP’s mural gallery beside the five-story high indoor mural. It will be a night to remember.
Doors Open at 7pm
Come early to experience the Art of Work mural that celebrates American workers on a grand scale and have a drink from the cash/credit bar and a drink from the cash/credit bar (craft and domestic beer, wine, select mixed drinks, and nonalcoholic beer and beverages). Music begins at 8pm.
Ticket Prices
There’s plenty of room for dancing and mingling on three levels. Limited seating.
Advance Seated $35 ($45/door)
Advance Standing $25 ($35/door)
Student Seated $15 (with ID)
Student Standing $10 (with ID)
LIVE @AMP support comes from: Torrington Savings Bank, the Magnifico family, and Elyse Harney Real Estate.
American Mural Project,
90 Whiting Street, Winsted CT 06098.
February 1st, 2025. 7-10pm EST.
https://www.americanmuralproject.org/live
Humans may wear layers and drink more hot chocolate in winter, but what strategies do wild animals use to get through the cold months? Learn about how our local wildlife stay warm in winter with props, games, and more during our LIVE animals program with White Memorial Conservation Center on Friday, January 3rd at 2:00pm! This program is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06068
Live Animal Program: Wildlife in Winter with White Memorial Conservation Center
Hop on into the library for Bunny Story Time with Piper and Otis the Rabbit on Thursday, January 2nd at 10:30am! Piper will share about caring for rabbits and teach others how bunnies like Otis are handled. Children of all ages encouraged, snacks and crafts provided by the library. This event is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06068
Connecticut Theatre Exchange (CTX) Hosts Winter Interchange 2024
Join the Connecticut Theater Exchange (CTX) for a magical evening of live music, delicious food, and theatrical entertainment at the Winter Interchange 2024. This festive Winter Solstice event will take place on Saturday, December 21st, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Thomas S. Parakos Arts and Community Center on the campus of The Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Connecticut and all proceeds will go towards supporting artists with time and resources at the 2025 Exchange to be held in June. Tiered-priced tickets are available at www.cttheatrex.org.
Award-winning actor and playwright John Cariani and award-winning playwright and producer Susan Cinoman will be headlining the event. John will be sharing a new scene from his yet-to-premiere play, while Susan will be creating a brand-new play with the help from attendees, to be shared at the end of the evening. A roster of talented local actors will perform these new works as interactive experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for the arts, allowing audience members to become integral to the storytelling journey.
John Cariani is a Tony Award-nominated actor and an accomplished playwright. As a playwright, he is best known for his first play, Almost, Maine, which premiered at Portland Stage Company in 2004, opened Off-Broadway in 2006, and has since become one of the most popular plays in the United States and around the world. The play has received over 6000 productions to date and has been translated into over a dozen languages. It’s also the most frequently produced play in North American high schools, outpacing classics like A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Crucible, and Our Town. A darker cousin to Almost, Maine, John’s third play, LOVE/SICK is a huge hit in Mexico City, where it has been made into a film starring Eréndira Ibarra (Sense8). The play will soon be touring Spain with Spanish television star Esther Acebo (Money Heist).
As an actor, John is best known for his role on NBC’s long-running drama, Law & Order, on which he played Forensics Tech Beck for five seasons. He also had recurring roles on CBS’ Numbers and on IFC’s The Onion News Network. He has appeared in several Broadway shows, including Fiddler on the Roof. His portrayal of Motel the Tailor earned him an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Tony Award nomination. He originated the role of Nigel Bottom in the hit, Something Rotten! and received an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Grammy Award nomination for his performance. He also originated the role of Itzik in The Band’s Visit, winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical, and he recently appeared as Stuart Gellman in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s acclaimed revival of Caroline, or Change, earning a Grammy Award nomination for his performance. John grew up in Presque Isle, Maine and now lives in The Bronx.
Susan Cinoman’s Off-Broadway productions include Gin and Bitters and Cinoman and Rebeck, both produced by the Miranda Theatre Company. Cinoman’s plays have been staged and produced by Ensemble Studio Theatre, Naked Angels, Gulfshore Playhouse, Ivoryton Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse, Secret Rose Noho, Theatre Center Philadelphia, Painted Bride, Society Hill Playhouse, Tristan Bates Theatre London, Akvarious Mumbai Productions and others. Additionally, she is a lyricist having written songs for The Thief, The Greeks and Splendor in the Grass for Canum Entertainment.
For television, she created the recurring character Miss Cinoman on ABC’s “The Goldbergs” and has co-written with Adam F. Goldberg on “The Goldbergs” and “Schooled.”
Her accolades include the Maxwell Anderson Playwrights Prize, Best Narrative Video at the New England Film and Video Festival, and the Best Connecticut Filmmaker Award at the Berkshire Film Festival. Her prose is published by The Harvardwood Press, Applause Books, Next Stage Press and Broadway Dramatists.
Cinoman is a member of the Writers Guild of America East and the League of Professional Theatre Women. She is the proud mother of actress and author, Sabrina Brier (Abbott Elementary, That Friend) and Producer Gabrielle Brady (Storybooth).
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of the creative process! Secure your tickets, with tiered pricing to make this event accessible to all, at www.cttheatrex.org.
Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center
22 Kirby Road
The Frederick Gunn School
Washington, CT -6793
