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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 […]
Feasibility Study Is Next Step For Batterson State Park Designation
Public Hearings To Be Held in New Britain, Farmington and Hartford By John McNamara HARTFORD – Action on turning Batterson Park, the unused open space and pond between New Britain and Farmington, into a state park will not happen in 2023. The newly adopted biennial state budget, however, includes a Batterson Park Feasibility Study. It […]
New State Budget Increases Funding For NB Schools
City Gets $15.5 Million More For Education; Lawmakers Tout Personal Income Tax Cut Staff Reports HARTFORD – The state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years will increase state funds for municipal government and the city’s schools, New Britain legislators announced after bipartisan approval in the State Senate and House of Representatives on June 7th. […]
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?”
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk — Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an upcoming Gallery Talk — Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward. The event is a part of the Museum’s Black Matriarchs Series.
New Britain Museum of American Art Celebrating Juneteenth With Free Community Day
“Mark your calendars for the NBMAA’s 22nd annual Juneteenth celebration!” the New Britain Museum of American Art.
Klingberg Motorcar Series June Event Suspended for 2023
The 2023 edition of the June Klingberg Motorcar Series and the Pre-war Concours d’Elegance has been suspended, say event organizers for a time of planning and rebuilding, with plans to return in 2024. The spring tradition of vintage cars making their way through the streets of New Britain and up Linwood Street to Klingberg Family […]
Tens of Thousands Enjoy 2023 Little Poland Festival
Overcast skies and cool temperatures could not keep away tens of thousands from enjoying the 2023 Little Poland Festival on Broad Street. Once again, thousands of people from New Britain, the state and beyond thronged New Britain’s Little Poland neighborhood for the popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine. Music was everywhere in up […]
June 5th to 11th — Events in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, community events and meetings from June 5, 2023, 2023 to Sunday, June 11th include… [MEC id=”32708″] 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 […]
Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School
Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it is holding a fundraiser event.
Little Poland Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Schedule of Entertainment and Events for June 4th
The organizers of the New Britain Little Poland Festival , planned for June 4, 2023, have announced the schedule of music, dancing and other events.
Diaspora Multicultural Society To Host 6th Annual Diaspora Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society says that it is, “hosting its sixth annual outdoor Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The family-friendly event will run from 12 – 5 p.m. featuring food, vendors, giveaways, and live performances.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Plans Annual Meeting
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning its 2023 Annual Meeting, saying, “Big things are happening at HITW, and we want you to be a part of it!”
SURE Program Hosting Fashion Show
The nonprofit SURE Program is hosting a fashion show on June 10, 2023. The event is, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE Program,” says Candyce Scott, director of the Program.