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By Paul Scott, Staff Writer CT Insider Posted Sept 5, 2023 For about a year and a half, a storefront on the fourth floor of Stamford Town Center was blank space. But this summer it has been reinvigorated as a new tableau for one of Connecticut’s leading arts-focused nonprofits. In an approximately 7,000-square-foot section of…
Read MoreOne-of-a-kind Connecticut museum in Stratford Grim pieces of America’s history are on display at the Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum in Stratford, the first and only African American history museum in Connecticut. Among the items to be seen in 10 main displays throughout a 4,700-square-foot historic home are symbols of slavery such…
Read MoreWhen Rachel DeCavage, owner of Cinder + Salt, and other local businesses got together in 2021 to start Middletown Arts Fest, they wanted it to be a steady event for the Middletown community to enjoy during the summer. “Middletown was a collaboration between various businesses, but we coordinate a lot of it here at Cinder…
Read MoreIn a move to promote Norwalk’s diverse arts and cultural attractions, the city has designated the corridor from Wall Street into SoNo as a new Arts and Culture District and formed a new commission to oversee the area. Nine community members were appointed to the new Arts and Culture Commission during the Common Council meeting Tuesday…
Read MoreVirtually all Connecticut residents engage in the arts, culture and humanities, either formally or informally, a recent survey found. But attendance rates at many cultural organizations haven’t quite returned to pre-pandemic levels. This hour, we get the latest from Connecticut Humanities executive director Jason Mancini, and hear about a recent push for a “roadmap” that would better fund…
Read MoreIt is – as intended – nearly impossible to miss when headed into or driving alongside downtown Hartford. The Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) officially unveiled New England’s tallest mural this past week. Reawakening Wonder reaches 170 feet, 18 stories high, and is described as “a true beacon of hope and wonder.” Projects like this…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July weekend is replete with numerous outdoor activities, from backyard grilling to spending time on the beach and watching the annual town parade. But for a quieter and more serene moment of culture, Susan Powell Fine Art studio is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the annual “Summer in New England” exhibit. The…
Read MoreAfter numerous weather delays, 13 local artists commissioned by the West Hartford Art League took to the streets early on the morning of July 1 to paint the concrete barriers in front of the West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square restaurants. The blockades, placed in front of restaurants to expand and enhance outdoor dining,…
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