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Winter Solstice Show at CCSU Planetarium
“The year is coming to an end and it is time to celebrate!” the CCSU Planetarium says, “Join us in the CCSU planetarium while we explore the time and astronomical roots of the celebration now knows as Christmas.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Holding “Adult Holiday Pajama Jam” Event
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting an “Adult Holiday Pajama Jam” Event” event.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Documentary Screening of “Narratives of Modern Genocide”
New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the documentary film “Narratives of Modern Genocide”
“Yule Ball”, New Britain Museum of American Art’s Holiday After Dark Party
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Yule Ball Museum After Party.
Music Series at South Church Concert Hosting Candlelight Festival of Lessons & Carols
The Music Series at South Church is hosting its annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons & Carols, which it says, “promises to captivate audiences with its timeless tradition and angelic music.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting “The Curious Savage”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to present John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage,” a play that it says, “calls into question conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture.”
Fire Department Hosting Stuff-A-Truck Toy Drive
The New Britain Fire Department is hosting a “Stuff-A-Truck” Toy Drive to benefit New Britain families.
CCSU Hosting Guest Lecture on Israel-Palestine Relations
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting UConn professor, Dr. Jeremy Pressman for a lecture on, “Israel and Palestine: Historical Observations and Their Contemporary Implications.”
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Author Talk” with Judy Humphrey
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author Talk,” event for adults with Judy Humphrey.
Two Poems By Ray Marafino
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA for Heather Hyer Tell us that the Confederate flag | does merely stand for heritage | when waved alongside the Nazi. And tell us that this is free speech | while being exercised as the swing | of a fist striking. Do tell us how the President lies | by dog-whistling […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Nov 27th to Dec 3rd
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 27, 2023 to Sunday, December 3rd, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35828″] 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 […]
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Event Planned
The City Downtown District is holding its annual holiday tree lighting event, saying, “Join us to count down the official lighting of the City’s holiday tree located Downtown in Central Park.”
Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
The New Britain Progressive wishes you and your family a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. We hope that your day is filled with the joy of celebration and time with family and friends. Many of us have many things to be thankful for, all of which, of course, are reminders of what so many others, […]
CCSU Planetarium Show to Be About the Sun
“We all know that the Sun is our special star,” the CCSU Planetarium says, “but how well do you really know it?”
“Longing for Home” Program to Discuss Armenians of Artsakh
The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection and South Church are hosting an event for people to, “learn about current humanitarian crisis affecting Arstakh’s people and the history of the conflict in Armenian/Artsakh.”
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at Senior Center
Parks and Recreation says it will host a, “Breakfast With Santa,” at the Senior Center.
Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Holiday Pop-Up Sale
The Friends of New Britain Public Library is to host a “Holiday Pop-Up Sale”.
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.