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Jennifer Terzian Gallery is pleased to present OFF THE GRID, a two person exhibition featuring works by Carly Glovinski and Cory Emma Siegler. The show is on view through June 28.

Read as an expression, Off the Grid positions the work in a space of craft sensibility and domestic themes. Both Glovinski and Siegler’s work is closely tied to the idea of the grid as a generative framework- for patterning, quilt making, book layouts – a guiding process that allows for each artist to lean into or break away from. Off the Grid considers the visions of two artists who are invested in labor-intensive methods of creating while exploring the rhythms of repetitive processes. Glovinski and Siegler portray the material world through a unique vocabulary of personal observation, resourcefulness and tenderness involved with making by hand.

Jennifer Terzian Gallery
3BB South Street
Litchfield

Jennifer Terzian Gallery

Meet Local Author Steven Gleason at The West Cornwall Farm Market Saturday June 21. 10 am – 1 pm

Books will be available for purchase

The Seasons of the Flynns
In 1960s America, traditional values are giving way to new perspectives on love, politics, and women’s place in society. Against this turbulent backdrop, The Seasons of the Flynns charts the intertwined fates of Sara Michaels, a college student set on an acting career, and Bob Flynn, a young Bostonian struggling to emerge from the shadow of a domineering father.

Having married and found a home in the suburbs of New York, Sara and Bob seem settled on a conventional course in life. But they soon find their union troubled by unresolved questions about who they are and what they want for themselves. Can Bob stay committed to his young wife and his corporate law job while more exotic possibilities beckon? Will Sara have to trade her dream of a life in the theater for the role of suburban wife and helpmate? As they struggle with these quandaries, their lives are transformed in ways that reflect the changes roiling the society around them.

Steven Gleason
Local author Steven Gleason took up fiction writing after a decades-long career in international affairs. He published a novella, “Carmen’s Passion,” in December 2022. His first full-length novel, “The Seasons of the Flynns,” appeared in March 2024.
A graduate of McGill University and NYU, Gleason lived for many years in New York City while traveling widely for business and pleasure. In retirement he returned to his native New England, where he enjoys reading, cooking and outdoor sports when not engaged in his second career of writing fiction.

West Cornwall Farm Market
on The Wish House Lawn
413 Sharon Goshen Tnpk
West Cornwall CT 06796
http://www.wishhouse.com

HUGE DESIGNER TAG SALE
9AM-3PM Saturday June 7th
Top designers and Retailers in the area joined together for this fun event…

York Street Studio, George Home, Privet House, Carol B.Design,
Peter Lentz Design, Ostafin Design, Period to Modern, River Song Antiques

York Street Studio
333 Litchfield Road
New Milford, CT 06776

Celebrate Second Saturdays at the Kent Barns with a Double Header at Peggy!

Meet Tracy Dubb, Co-Founder & CEO of ISLA Beauty as she introduces her efficacious and result oriented skincare products.

We will also welcome Nolan Percival of Nolan Kozai Jewelry for a trunk show featuring his one-of-a-kind sterling silver charms.

Join us for an afternoon full of beauty and charm.

Saturday, June 14th from 12-3pm

Email hithere@peggymercury.com for more event details.

Peggy Mercury
9 Maple Street, Unit 2
Kent Barns
Kent, CT 06757

IG @itspeggymercury
http://peggymercury.com

The New Milford Commission on the Arts is once again hosting this year’s Arts Festival on New Milford’s beautiful Green, June 28th. The festival features over 40 fine artists and artisans, as well as dance, music, and theater performances by local studios, students, and the renowned modern dance company Pilobolus. Visit the many beautiful shops and restaurants surrounding New Milford’s Green for a fun day for the entire family.

Go to artsnewmilfordct.org for more information.

New Milford Town Green
Main Street, New Milford, CT. 06776

Arts Festival

Join us for a Studio Affair
Saturday, June 21st
21+ 6:30 – 10:00PM – Free

Unleash Your Inner Artist
Express your Creativity
Bring your Passion
Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.

If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along and showcase your skills. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll supply a variety of materials for you to play around with.

Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to bring your own beverages.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Join the 12th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk on Sept 7, 2025, to honor Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and support survivors. Walk, donate, or fundraise at www.tealwalk.org/litchfield.

Tell Every Amazing Lady® is excited to announce its 12th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk . The walk is set for Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at its original location, White Memorial Conservation Center (Activity Field) in Litchfield, CT.

Since 2009, T.E.A.L.®, also known as Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, has continued to serve communities by spreading awareness, raising funds to promote a cure for ovarian cancer, and supporting survivors and their families.

The T.E.A.L.® Walk Program is a fun and engaging way to spread awareness, while also
celebrating and honoring the strength of survivors and their families touched by ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer has no accurate screening test, so the funds raised during this event are vital in
allowing us to continue to raise awareness, support our members, and fight for a cure. With your
support, T.E.A.L.®’s efforts can continue to expand with increased awareness and support for those impacted by this disease!

To support T.E.A.L.®, and anyone touched by ovarian cancer you can register to walk for the in-person Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk , or the T.E.A.L.® Walk Anywhere Package at www.tealwalk.org/litchfield.
To support our cause, our survivors and honor Ovarian Cancer Awareness month we also encourage you to fundraise, form a team, or join a team!
If you can’t join us for the walk, you can contribute to the cause by donating at www.tealwalk.org/litchfield.

Help us address this important women’s health issue head-on at the Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk .
Let’s elevate women’s health together!

80 WHITE HALL RD LITCHFIELD, CT 06759
http://www.tealwalk.org/litchfield

Potluck Supper Celebrating Black Freedom & Human Liberation

At the Christ Church, campus, 18 Main St. South, Bethlehem

Thursday, June 19 – 5:30pm

Guest Speaker:

The Reverend D Littlepage, Canon for Mission Advocacy,

Racial Justice and Reconciliation for the Episcopal Church in CT.

At the Christ Church, campus, 18 Main St. South, Bethlehem

https://www.saintpaulsbantam.org

Village Center for the Arts (VCA) is proud to present “Crème de la Crème”, a special exhibition honoring exceptional ceramic works created by student artists. The gala opening will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at VCA, with the exhibit on display for the entire month of June.

This event features works made by VCA students submitted to The National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition, held each year in conjunction with the NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference. Out of hundreds of national entries, between 120 and 150 pieces are selected annually to represent the best in student ceramics.

All student submissions are hand-selected and submitted by Sharon Kaufman, VCA Co-Founder and Pottery Studio Director. Each work chosen by Miss Sharon reflects a high level of craftsmanship, creativity, and artistic merit.
This year, VCA is proud to present every piece submitted to the national juror in this exclusive local showcase. During setup for the national exhibition, the juror noted that several unaccepted pieces would have been included if space had allowed—further affirming the exceptional quality of the students’ work.

For the past six years (excluding the COVID years), students from Village Center for the Arts have consistently earned spots in this highly competitive show—represented by between two and seven pieces each year.

“This show is called Crème de la Crème for a reason,” said Kaufman. “Each of these pieces truly stands at the top of what student ceramics can be. They deserve to be seen and celebrated.”

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event and experience a gallery filled with beautifully executed, imaginative, and inspiring ceramic artworks by our community’s youngest artists.

Location:
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Gala Opening: Saturday, June 7th, 5:30–7:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: June 7–30, 2025
Admission: Free and open to the public

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Dirty Date Night
Saturday, June 14th 6:30-9:30 PM
Grab that special someone and have a great DATE!
come get dirty….with clay!
This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
Pre-registration is required.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar