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11-22-63: That Day Frozen In Time
by John McNamara It is a November 22nd when many Baby Boomers are going to tell you where they were 60 years ago. At age 13, I was in Mrs. Sonigan’s 7th grade speech class when the class abruptly ended at Pickering Junior High near Wyoma Square in Lynn, Massachusetts. This was just one year […]
December First Friday at NBMAA to Feature “Eight to the Bar”
“Eight to the Bar” is to be featured at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday event for December.
Nov 20th to 26th Events in New Britain
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 20, 2023 to Sunday, November 26th, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35718″] The 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 […]
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need to be Held by Black Ministers Alliance, Police and Fire Departments and CCSU and Goodwin Tech Staff and Students
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance, New Britain Police and Fire departments, CCSU staff and students and Goodwin Tech staff and students are holding a Thanksgiving Day Dinner for those in the community in need.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
Images of City Inauguration Day 2023
Renown local photographer Frank Gerratana captured images of the inauguration of city officials elected in the 2023 city elections. The ceremonies were held on November 14, 2023 at New Britain High School. Mayor Erin Stewart (R), City Treasurer Daniel Salerno (R), Ward 1 City Council members Nate Simpson (D), Sharon Saavedra (R), and Alden Russell […]
“PUFFS” to be Presented by Tunxis Stage at the Hole in the Wall Theater
Tunxis Stage is to present “PUFFS”, or “Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”, Matt Cox, at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater.
Excessive Mayor’s power in the city of New Britain
by Aram Ayalon As the new 2-year elected administration in the city of New Britain is beginning, it’s important to examine the mayor’s growing power and the lack of balance between the executive and legislative branches of the city of New Britain. As has evolved in the past 20 year the mayor’s power has become […]
Nov 13th to 19th Events in New Britain
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 13, 2023 to Sunday, November 19th, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35580″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the 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 […]
CCSU Planetarium Show to Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
“Come to the Dark Side,” the CCSU Planetarium invites guests, evoking a theme from Star Wars. But the subject of its next planetarium show is on the very real — or rather theoretical — dark matter and dark energy that most physicists believe are most of what exists in the universe.
CCSU Planetarium Show to Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
“Come to the Dark Side,” the CCSU Planetarium invites guests, evoking a theme from Star Wars. But the subject of its next planetarium show is on the very real — or rather theoretical — dark matter and dark energy that most physicists believe are most of what exists in the universe.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Planning Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is inviting people to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration in December.
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison
The New Britain Public Library’s new Banned Book Club will be discussing Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye at its November meeting.
New Britain Museum of American Art Holding “Member Shopping Day”
The New Britain Museum of American Art members are able to enjoy a special “Member Shopping Day.” The Museum says that it is, “A very special holiday shopping experience.”
Holmes School 5th Graders to Perform for Veterans for Veterans Day
The school district says that, “Holmes Elementary School students and staff cordially invite Veterans and Active Duty Military Members for a special performance by the 5th-grade music students this Thursday, November 9. Performances will be held at both 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM.”
170 New Britain Children Participate in Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids in School Medal Day
About 170 New Britain kids were part of 850 children participating in the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) FitKids in School medal day. The event was held on October 24, 2023 in Walnut Hill Park. Students from Holmes Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Northend Elementary School and Vance Elementary School participated. Organizer say […]
Nov 6th to 12th Events and Meetings in New Britain
In New Britain, from Monday, November 6, 2023 to Sunday, November 12th, meetings and events in New Britain include, [MEC id=”35443″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the 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 […]
New Britain 2023 Fall Leaf Collection Scheduled
The 2022 Fall curbside leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is to begin on November 7th.