“The Brave Little Tailor” to be Presented by Lionheart Puppet Company at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a presentation for children of the “The Brave Little Tailor” by the Lionheart Puppet Company.
New Britain Museum of American Art to Host Artist Talk with Randy Gilman
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites people to, “Join Randy Gilman for an Artist Talk about his work on the three-dimensional models in Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!“
Young People Express Themselves About Community Fashion Show
When the nonprofit SURE Program hosted its Fashion Show in June, the New Britain Progressive invited young people in the program to express their impressions on the program and what it meant to them. The Fashion Show was, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE […]
Pre-Registration Required for Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ Pool Party, Featuring “Lightyear”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning one of it’s two “Flick and Float” events, featuring the popular movie, “Lightyear”.
Democrats Endorse Anderson For Mayor
With incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently headed for the nomination of her party for a sixth term, former City Council member Chris Anderson has been endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee. Anderson, who is the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party, took issue with Stewart’s self-characterization as setting the city on […]
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to Speak at NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition Meeting
The New Britain NAACP says that its Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition will welcome Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas as the special guest speaker at its upcoming meeting.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Total Solar Eclipses”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Total Solar Eclipses”.
CCSU Offers Summer “Tech It Out” Programs for Kids
“Does your middle- or high-school-age student need something to do for the rest of the summer?” Central Connecticut State University says. “The CCSU Office of Continuing Education can help! Register your student for the last session of our popular Tech it Out summer youth program from July 31 to Aug. 4.” “Technology is everywhere in […]
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit on Display at New Britain Museum of American Art
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit is being shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art through December 31, 2023. Community leader J. Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward says that people can, “Enjoy viewing portraits of local New Britain, CT Black Matriarchs from the 1920’s through 1990’s who influenced the lives of New Britain’s Black youth (Laura Bellamy; […]
Happening in New Britain July 17th to 23rd
Events and meetings in New Britain, from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Sunday, July 23rd, include, [MEC id=”33506″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
“Medical Marijuana Discussion with Higher Med” Planned at Britain Public Library
“Join us for a presentation about the health and wellness benefits of Medical Marijuana from Paulina Miklosz at Higher Med,” the New Britain Public Library says.
Your Water Bill: New Britain Pays Highest By Income To Mattabassett District
Census Data Shows Sewer Fees Take A Bigger Chunk Out of NB Residents’ Wallets Staff Reports| News Analysis NEW BRITAIN – The City Council received an annual budget report at its May 24th meeting from the Mattabassett District which shows how much the residents of each member city and town pay to the regional sewer […]
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting a “Salsa Day Party”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Salsa Day Party” event.
“Arf! Meow! Tweet!”, New Britain Public Library Hosting Pet Show
“Children, teens and adults can bring their pets—or just come and enjoy the animals”, the New Britain Public Library says about the Pet Show event it is hosting on July 20, 2023.
Teen Gaming at the New Britain Public Library Moving to a New Time
“Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our Teen Gaming” the New Britain Public Library says, noting that “Our Teen Gaming is moving to a new time!”
“Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone” Photography Lesson to be at the New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a class, “for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone cameras.”
“The Heavy Hitters” to Perform at Special Tuesday Summer Concert Series
“The Heavy Hitters” are to perform in a special Tuesday edition of Park’s and Recreation’s Summer Concert Series. The special performance is a reschedule of a previous date that was cancelled due to weather.
New Britain Events and Meetings, July 10th to 16th
In New Britain, from Monday, July 10, 2023 to Sunday, July 16th, events and meetings include… [MEC id=”33388″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
With Summer Mutual Aid Program, Racial Justice Coalition Works to Aid People in Neighborhoods
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is working to reach out to and empower people in neighborhoods with its Summer Mutual Aid Program. The program, continuing again this Summer, is being held at Willow Street Park and Mount Pleasant. The Coalition held kick off events at the two locations, July 1st at Mount Pleasant and […]
Council to Consider Replacing Sunday Newspaper Public Hearing Notices
The New Britain City Council is set to consider a proposal to eliminate the requirement for Sunday newspaper notices of public hearings. The proposal would leave a requirement for newspaper notices, but not require that it be on Sunday. Many people are familiar with newspapers appearing in print traditionally publishing extra large Sunday editions, containing […]