06 March, 2026

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CCSU Polish and Polish American Studies Program Presenting Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert

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CCSU says that, “The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies will present its annual Christmas concert, featuring the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Adrian Sylveen, conductor.” The program for the concert is to include featured soloist Karolina Wojteczko, mezzo-soprano and, -Selected songs by Karol Szymanowski-“You Who Wronged a […]

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Diaspora Society Hosting Ugly Sweater Party

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The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting an “Ugly Sweater Party.” “Bring your friends,” Diaspora says, “and let’s make this holiday season a bit more absurd and a lot more entertaining.” “Come for the fun and laughter, leave with a sense of gratitude,” the Society says, adding that the entry fee is, […]

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City Hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at the Senior Center

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The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event at the New Britain Senior Center. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” the department says. “He’ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” The […]

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48th Annual Holiday Bazaar Planned at New Britain Senior Center

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The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department has announced the upcoming 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar at New Britain Senior Center. “Get ready to kick off the holiday season with us at the New Britain Senior Center!” the city says. “Our 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar promises a festive day filled with joy and excitement.” The […]

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Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting Eleventh Annual Holiday Pop-Up Sale

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Friends of the New Britain Public Library has announced that it is hosting its Eleventh Annual Holiday Pop-Up Sale. The Sale is to be Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Main Library at 20 High Street, the organization says. Friends of the New Britain Public Library says that, “The Sale features […]

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Conference Planned at CCSU on Latino Identity and Self-Expression Through Art

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CCSU’s Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Center (LALCC) is welcoming everyone to its first, “Latino Identity and Self-Expression Through Art” conference saying the, “event will bring together major collectors, scholars of Latino Studies, museum professionals, art historians, students, and members of the community in a day of discussion and collaboration around the topic of Latino […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need

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A group of local faith and community organizations, city departments and educational institutions are hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need in the community. Right Now Ministries, the Black Ministerial Alliance, the New Britain Police Department, the New Britain Fire Department and staff and students of CCSU, Goodwin Tech and New Britain High School […]

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Candyce Scott’s Gorgy By Candy Democratic Fashion Show

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On October 11th, 2025, Candyce Scott hosted her Gorgy By Candy Fashion Show event at 114 West Main St in the New Britain office building. Candyce Scott, a fashion designer, author, therapist, and Democratic Party candidate, brought together creativity and diversity to create a powerful democratic fashion show.  This event was the first-ever fashion show […]

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New Britain Public Library to Open First Little Free Library

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New Britain Public Library Director Viktor Sjöberg has announced the unveiling of the Library’s first Little Free Library, in partnership with New Britain OIC. “The celebration will take place at 4 pm on Thursday, November 20 at OIC, (114 North St, New Britain, CT 06051),” Sjöberg says. “Leisure reading behavior is a key predictor of […]

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CCSU’s Dancentral Presenting “Perspectives” Student Choreography Showcase

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The Central Connecticut State University student dance company, Dancentral, is presenting its “Perspectives” showcase in November. CCSU says that, “‘Perspectives’ is a showcase of original student choreographed works created this fall semester under the mentorship of Dancentral director Erica Nelson, and other Dance faculty members and alumni.” “This showcase represents months of hard work, collaboration, […]