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October 24, 2019

CultureBEAT Newsletter 10/24 - 11/3

Baroque Splendor 15th Anniversary Concerts

Bach's Magnificat BWV 234 and Handel's Coronation Anthems HWV 258-261

Saturday October 26, Great Barrington and Sunday October 27, Lakeville

The Road to Road Jam: A Jam Band Battle

Saturday, October 26th at the Warner Theatre in Torrington

TICKETS HERE

- Arts Council News -

Only 1 Week Left to Nominate for Litchfield Hills Creative Awards!

The awards ceremony will be on November 22nd at the
Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

Nominations take less than two minutes!
Click here to submit your nomination today!

Deadline to submit nominations: 10/31/2019

- CT Office of the Arts -

ADA: Principles and Practice for Arts Administrators

Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and the Arts Council are co-hosting the last of this round of ADA workshops next week. Sign up now for a refresher on ADA law and terminology, and hear from panelists with disabilities who will share their experiences attending and participating in the arts.

Tuesday, October 29th, from 10:00am - 12:30pm

Makery Coworking, 20 Bank Street, New Milford, CT

Click here for workshop info and to register.

- Upcoming Events -

12th Annual Washington Green Cemetery Tour

Friday, 10/25 in Washington

Ginny August & Pam Chambers Pre-Holiday Open Studio

10/26 - 10/27 in New Hartford

New Milford Public Library's Pumpkin Glow

10/30 - 10/31 in New Milford

Best of the Best One Act Plays

Saturday 11/2 in Sharon

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- Workshops -

Junior Chef: Spooky Halloween Edition

Friday, 10/26 in Harwinton

Introduction to Encaustic Painting by Gay Schempp

Sunday 11/3 Winsted

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- Opportunities -

Avon Arts Association Call for Artists

The Avon Arts Association will hold its 2nd Annual Holiday Show at the East Granby Public Library at 24 Center Street. The show is open to all artists and the proceeds will benefit the Avon Arts Scholarship fund. The entry fee for members is $10 for one entry or $15 for two. Fees for non-members are $15 for one entry or $20 for two. The drop off date is Saturday, November 23rd from 10am - 12 noon. and pick up is Saturday, January 4th from 10am-12 noon. This is a non-juried show.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 12 noon- 2pm with light refreshments and music by the Alex Butterworth Band.

For a prospectus and entry forms email avonarts@hotmail.com

Community Theatre at Woodbury Announces Casting Call for RUMORS by Neil Simon.

Auditions: Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday November 6th 7-9pm at the Historic Town Hall, 5 Mountain Road, Woodbury CT.

Seeking 5 men and 5 women for this production. All roles are open. A perusal copy of the script will be available at Woodbury Public Library. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, November 12th. Performances January 10-12 & 17-19, 2020. Directed by Ed Bassett, Produced by Dennis Walsh.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - Email: ctaw.information@gmail.com or Call: 203-598-8143

- Meet a Member -

Torrington Collective

Torrington Collective is an open and inclusive group of young artists & musicians based in Torrington, CT. Their goal is to encourage and elevate local talent and to help make Torrington a more fun creative place to live and work. They produce a weekly show on YouTube where they explore the events around the town and region. Click below to find out more!

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