Parks and Recreation Cancels 2023 New Britain Rose Garden Festival, Citing Inclement Weather
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that, “the 2023 Rose Garden Festival is canceled. We are super bummed, but the weather is not cooperating with us this year! We hope you can join us in 2024!”
City Council Approves Multiple Zoning Changes
Democrats’ Call For More Discussion On Citywide Changes Rejected Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Despite Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon’s attempts to slow the process, the 12 – 3 Republican City Council approved sweeping zoning changes proposed by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) at the June 14th Common Council meeting. A raft of changes […]
KNOW GOOD Holding Monthly Market at Anvil Place
“KNOW GOOD Market,” says that it, “is very excited to bring the feast to New Britain for a new market series in 2023. From May to November we’ll be popping up once a month at Anvil Place at 51 W. Main Street in New Britain with the same KNOW GOOD vibe.”
New Life II Celebrating Anniversary of Downtown Center
New Life II, led by Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith is celebrating its first anniversary at its downtown Recovery Community Center at 117 West Main Street.
June 19th to 25th — Events and Meeting in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday June 19, 2023 to Sunday, June 25th, events include Juneteenth and… [MEC id=”32983″] 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 […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Performing Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties”
Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties” is on stage at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater, a play that the Theater says, “brings to mind the words ‘Power, Race, History, Privilege, Woke, Social Justice, Gender, and Perspective”. The Theater says that the play, “relevant to current events,” is a riveting two-person drama. At an elite East […]
City Public Works Holding Bike Rodeo Downtown
The City Public Works Department is hosting a Bike Rodeo on June 24, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Central Park.
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater Presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater is presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
State Rep. Gary Turco Hosts New Britain Office Hours
State Rep. Gary Turco, who represents the southeast corner of New Britain, is to hold office hours at the Alvarium Roasting Company on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party
“Celebrate the start of summer with a pizza party!” the New Britain Public Library says.
“Passport to Freedom” Events to Celebrate Juneteenth
New Britain’s “Passport to Freedom” celebration of Juneteenth is to include four days of events from June 16, 2023 to Juneteenth, itself, June 19th. The “Passport to Freedom” is sponsored by by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, New Britain NAACP, Gallery 66, City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Britain Museum […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk With Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an upcoming Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward. The event is a part of the Museum’s Black Matriarchs Series.
New Britain Events and Meetings, June 12th to 18th
From Monday, June 12, 2023 to Sunday, June 18th, New Britain community events and meetings include… [MEC id=”32838″] 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 […]
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Head Over Heels”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is performing “Head Over Heels”, which, it says, “is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening.”
NBHS Plans Class of 2023 Graduation
Graduation ceremonies for the New Britain High School Class of 2023 are to be June 16, 2023.
South Church Music Series Hosting Event Featuring Arias and Ales
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Arias and Ales, saying, “This popular event is making its long-awaited return to The Music Series season!”
Caribbean-American Heritage To Be Celebrated With Flag Raising
The New Britain community is, once again, joining the New Britain Social Club in celebration of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Hungerford Nature Center Free Admission for Open House Day
“Admission will be free on June 10th for Open House Day” the Hungerford Nature Center says, “and we will have lots of fun activities for the whole family.”
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Free Planetarium Show On Climate Change
“The Earth is warming. What types of climate change has the Earth experienced in the past?” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory asks. “What’s ahead for our planet’s future?”