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Health Collective Hosting Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at New Britain Public Library
The Health Collective is hosting a Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at the New Britain Public Library for New Britain Teens. The event is May 23, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The Hartford-based Health Collective says that, As a health center and champion of LGBTQIA+ equity, the Health Collective promotes healthy living, provides high-quality […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature PUBLIQuartet
The Music Series at South Church is hosting an June concert featuring PUBLIQuartet. The Music Series at South Church says that, Grammy-nominated PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. PQ’s genre-bending programs range from 20th-century masterworks to newly commissioned pieces, alongside re-imaginations of classical works […]
Public Library Hosting Concert, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”
The New Britain Public Library is inviting people for a musical event, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”. The event, the Library says is, Featuring vocalists Agnes Coakley Cox and Alicia DePaolo accompanied by musicians Hideki Yamaya on theorbo and baroque guitar and Juan A. Mesa on keyed lyre and organ The concert […]
New Britain Council Set to Vote on City Budget
The New Britain City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a city budget for the upcoming year, in a special meeting, “dedicated to deliberating and voting on various budgetary proposals vital for the city’s operations and development,” a statement from the Council said. The Council’s Democratic majority said that, “This special meeting underscores […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, May 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 26, 2024 include,
Ayalon Announces Education Platform in State Legislative Campaign
Former City Council member Aram Ayalon (D-3) has announced an series of priorities for education, as part of his campaign for state representative. Ayalon is running for state legislature in the 26th Assembly District. Another former Council member, Dave DeFronzo (D-AL), has also announced that he is seeking the seat. Ayalon, who is a retired CCSU education […]
Council Member Wins Parking to Help Local Business
Third Ward City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) says she is celebrating a win that will help a small business in her district. “The owner of Express Pizza told me that his customers were being ticketed for parking outside the restaurant on Allen Street,” Ald. Scott said. So she pressed for a change for […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting CCSU Graduate School Informational Session
The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by connecting with one of our Graduate Recruitment & Admissions representatives! Light […]
New Britain Chooses to Have Only One Location for Early Voting for Primary
The city of New Britain has chosen to have only one polling location for early voting under the new law that allows people to vote before election day, at least for the August 13th primary. The office Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) says that, “Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely […]
“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our […]
State Increasing Education Aid by $8.6 Million Amid Low Schools Funding by Stewart
The State Educational Cost Sharing Grant for New Britain schools is to increase by an estimated $8,647,194, providing an apparent lifeline for the city’s school system, amid continuing low local funding for education under Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The grant, already at $107,212,343 in the current state budget year, is set to increase to an […]
NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024.
City Council Majority Leader McNamara Announces Ward 4 Constituent Meeting
City Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), has announced a meeting for residents of Ward 4, to be hosted together with Ald. Neil Connors (D-4). McNamara said that, “Meeting regularly in the ward is a good way to get feedback from citizens on issues that city government can address.” McNamara held his first constituent […]
State Legislators Secure $10 Million More in Aid For New Britain; $4 for More Aid for City Budget
New Britain’s state legislators have announced they have secured $4 million for the city budget in a one-time allocation of federal ARPA funds, as a part of a $10.1 million overall increase in aid to the city. State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep. Gary Turco (D-27) and […]
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Nine”
The Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain is performing the play “Nine”, which opens on May 17, 2024 and continues through June 2nd. The Theatre says that, Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued […]
City Council Meetings Called To Approve Budget
Two meetings of the New Britain City Council have been called for the Council to consider approving a city budget for upcoming budget year. Council President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Mayor Erin Stewart (R) have each issued a “warrant” calling special meetings of the Council. The one called by Ald. Santiago is to […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event, saying, Come meet some of the adoptable cats from Hidden Treasures adoption center! If potential adopters would like to fill out an application prior to the event, they can send an email requesting an application to: Info@ht-ac.org The event is Saturday, May […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show Celebrating the Successes of the James Webb Space Telescope
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show Celebrating the Successes of the JWST. “The James Webb Space Telescope continues to delight us with new discoveries about the Universe. Join us on an exploration of these cosmic wonders at our next free public show,” the Planetarium says. The event is Friday, May 17, […]
“Learn to Play the Ukulele” Activity to be at New Britain Public Library
“Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play?” the New Britain Public Library says, “Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.” The Library adds. Julie Stepanek lives in a forest in western Massachusetts where she raised a son and taught herself how […]