05 November, 2024
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Poetry By Carlos Ayala

By Carlos Ayala Gone Lessons learnedAnother bridge burnedAnother hatchet buriedDeath it’s my turnPlease take me in a hurryNo pain no liesPlease shut my eyesNo living no lifeNo stress no sightNo breath no dramaI’m sorry Momma Chains The weakest link gets brokenFamily tree can’t be chosenIt all leads to a explosionThe ghetto pick your poisonIt’s Me […]

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With Art Access: New Britain Exhibit, Gallery 66 to Spotlighting Artists with Lower Incomes

New Britain’s Gallery 66 is spotlighting artists in the community with lower incomes in the Art Access: New Britain juried exhibit. Exbibit organizers say that the, “show was made possible by an Artists Respond grant received from the Connecticut Office of the Arts by Eddie Hall and is meant to address economic disparity in arts […]

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New Britain Museum of American Art Announces 2024 “Art Happy Hour” Events

The New Britain Museum of American Art is announced its 2024 “Art Happy Hour” program. “Enjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long,” the Museum says, “with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park. Cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase in our Museum Café.” The events are from 5:30pm […]

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Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature PUBLIQuartet

The Music Series at South Church is hosting an June concert featuring PUBLIQuartet. The Music Series at South Church says that, Grammy-nominated PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. PQ’s genre-bending programs range from 20th-century masterworks to newly commissioned pieces, alongside re-imaginations of classical works […]

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Public Library Hosting Concert, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”

The New Britain Public Library is inviting people for a musical event, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”. The event, the Library says is, Featuring vocalists Agnes Coakley Cox and Alicia DePaolo accompanied by musicians Hideki Yamaya on theorbo and baroque guitar and Juan A. Mesa on keyed lyre and organ The concert […]

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New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform “The American Dream” MainStage Concert

The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its second MainStage concert of its 75th Anniversary Season, “The American Dream”. The Orchestra says, On Sunday, April 7th, at 3:00 at CCSU’s Welte Hall, the NBSO with celebrate 75 years with an amazing MainStage event! This concert will feature the 100th Anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue”, selections […]

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CCSU Hosting Closing Reception for ‘Impermanence’ Exhibit by Artist Traé Brooks

A closing reception is planned at Central Connecticut State University’s S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center for Windsor artist Traé Brooks’ exhibit, ‘Impermanence.’ The event is to be April 4, 2024, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. “The artist will discuss his exhibition during the reception at 4:30 p.m. at the S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center of Maloney […]

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NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser

New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater are once again hosting its Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser event. “Get ready for a night of fabulous drag queens,” the youth theater program says, “exciting bingo games, and loads of fun while raising funds for New Britain’s young performers.” The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm […]

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New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series

The New Britain Symphony Orchestra is to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series, presenting Corbin Beisner. The concert is to be March 10, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Museum. The Museum and Orchestra say that, “Members Sit First” at select music programs, including this one! Members, please have your […]

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New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 to Celebrate Women’s History Month

“During the month of March,” the Britain Museum of American Art says, “oung artists will learn about the lives and artistic processes of women whose artworks are currently on view at the Museum..” “SStudio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques,” the Museum says. “Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each […]

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Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series

The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra are to perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series. The concert, part of the Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra’s “‘We the People’ Immigrant Stories in Music” series, the Museum says, is, Presenting the music of legendary German & Austrian composers who left a legacy on both continents. They […]

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