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NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner to Be October 19th
The NAACP New Britain Branch has announced that its 2018 Freedom Fund Membership Dinner will be held on October 19th. The theme of the 2018 Freedom Fund event will be “Defeat Hate – Vote.” The annual membership dinner supports the mission of the NAACP New Britain Branch to organize in New Britain and empower its residents […]
Auditions for Teen Theatrical Production of “The Laramie Project” at NBYT Jul 30 and Aug 1
NBYT has announced upcoming auditions for its Teen Company presentation of The Laramie Project, the highly acclaimed play by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project. Darren Farrington, Executive and Artistic Director of the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT), formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater, said that, “The Laramie Project is the most serious drama that […]
New Britain Celebrates the 4th of July
As New Britain prepares to celebrate the 2018 Independence Day, here is a look back at New Britain’s 2017 fireworks. New Britain’s 2018 Independence Day “Great American Boom” will begin at around 9:15pm. The fireworks will be in Stanley Quarter Park and will be visible from much of the city in the vicinity of the […]
“Our House” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Jul 13 to Aug 4
In July and August, the Hole in the Wall Theater will present Theresa Rebeck’s “scathing comedy”, Our House. The play opens at the Theater on July 13, 2018. “Are news and entertainment interchangeable?”, the Hole in the Wall Theater asks, in introducing the play. “Our House is a deliciously scathing comedy that takes on a media-obsessed culture intent […]
Holy Cross Church 2018 Bazaar Jul 12th, 13th, 14th
The Holy Cross Church will celebrate its Sixty-Fourth Annual Bazaar and Carnival on July 12th, 13th and 14th. The Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival is a traditional event in the city, with carnival rides, games and delicious food. The church festival is an annual favorite for families, where children have fun on rides and people enjoy […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 2nd to July 8th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 2 2018 to July 8th include: Mon, Jul 2 Energy and Innovation Park Project Open House 12:00pm to 2:00pm 100 Curtis Street Arch Area NRZ NO JULY MEETING City Plan Commission 6:30pm to 7:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 201 […]
“The Color Purple” at Connecticut Theater Company Jul 13 to Aug 5th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its musical presentation of “The Color Purple” on July 13, 2018. A review by Anna Foca say Alice Walker’s novel, The Color Purple, “documents the traumas and gradual triumph of Celie, a young African-American woman raised in rural isolation in Georgia, as she comes to resist the paralyzing self-concept […]
New Britain 4th of July Fireworks 2018: “The Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2018 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
School District Announces Kids’ Summer Meal Locations for 2018
Summer meals are available for children and and teens this summer at locations throughout the city that have been announced by the Consolidated School District of New Britain. “In partnership with Whitsons,” says the school district, “we will be providing free meals throughout the summer for those who are 18 and under.” End Hunger Connecticut! […]
“Comedy Nite Live” to Benefit Fathers United Program Jul 12th
The “Comedy Nite Live” event, benefitting the Human Resources Agency’s Father’s United Program has been rescheduled to July 12, 2018. The program will feature live performances by Darryl Rosemond, Eryca Nolan and Artie Rob and will include dinner and the show. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm on July 12th and the show begins […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 25th to Jul 1st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 25, 2018 to July 1st include: Mon, Jun 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee 6:00pm to 7:00 pm School District Building, 272 Main Street Council Committee on Licenses 6:45pm to 7:15 pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church Jun 28th
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North Oak region of the city. Issues discussed in […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 18th to Jun 24th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 18, 2018 to June 24th include: Mon, Jun 18 Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:00pm to 7:00pm New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street CANCELLED – Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Mattabassett District […]
New Britain Pride Hosting Pride Month Events and Planning 2019 Parade
New Britain Pride is hosting events in New Britain in celebration of the 2018 Pride Month and is working with City Council President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) for a regional Pride parade next year. A City Council resolution declaring June as “Pride in the City” Month, encouraged, “all residents to come out and attend the […]
Children’s Summer Music Workshop Registering Students for 62nd Year of Program
Entering its sixty-second year, the New Britain Summer Music Workshop is registering students for its programs for the summer of 2018. The program’s invitation says that it is, “for music students in grades 2 – 8 for piano, 2 – 6 for vocals (7 & 8 by instructor’s approval) and grades 4 – 8 for […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 11th to Jun 17th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 11, 2018 to June 17th include: Mon, Jun 11 New Britain Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm to 8:00pm New Britain High School Wed, Jun 13 Summer Concert Series 11:30am to 1:30pm Central Park, downtown New Britain Ordinance Appeals 4:00pm to 6:00pm City […]
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2018 Summer Season
As the school year ends, the 2018 opening of city pools and splash pads are open. Splash pads are open, as of Memorial Day weekend. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool are open as of Saturday, June 16th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During […]
Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden Festival On Jun 16th
The 2018 New Britain Rose Garden Festival will be held on June 16th at Walnut Hill Park. “Come dine, drink and dance among the roses in the Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden,” say New Britain Parks and Recreation. “Be sure to bring your appetite!” The event, sponsored by Stanley Black and Decker will be from […]
Petit Family Foundation Road Race Fundraiser July 22nd
The Petit Family Foundation will hold its eleventh annual 5K Road Race fundraiser on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The race is named the, “Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K benefiting the Petit Family Foundation,” after the title sponsor for the event, Chip’s Family Restaurant. The race is held at Plainville High School at 47 Robert Holcomb Way, in Plainville. […]
“Comedy Nite Live” Jun 21st to Benefit Fathers United Program
A “Comedy Nite Live” event is planned for June 21, 2018 to benefit the Human Resources Agency’s Father’s United Program. The program will feature live performances by Darryl Rosemond, Eryca Nolan and Artie Rob and will include dinner and the show. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm on June 21st and the show begins at […]