Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

Open to all levels of experience, this workshop explores the process of cyanotype; known for producing rich blue and white prints on paper. Using an assortment of botanical specimens and household objects, you will experiment with mark-making and composition.

Instructor: Fruma Markowitz

Saturday, August 16, 2025

10 AM - 4 PM

Members: $114.30 / Non-Members: $127

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Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum

Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

Registration Requested

The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 

The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.

Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

🎨🍷 Sip & Paint the New Milford Bandstand with Liz Rosiello

📅 Saturday, August 16 | 🕕 6–8 PM

📍 Gallery 25 at the Historic Train Station

💵 $45 | Registration required at gallery25CT.com

Missed your chance to paint the iconic New Milford Bandstand during A Weekend in the Life? No worries — it's back! 🙌 Join local artist Liz Rosiello for a fun, relaxed evening of sipping, painting, and celebrating one of New Milford’s most beloved landmarks. 🏛️✨

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just in it for the wine and the vibes 🍷🎶, this class is perfect for Gilmore Girls fans, art lovers, and anyone who loves a little Stars Hollow magic 💫☕.

The original Bandstand Sip & Paint was a total hit — and guess what? 🎉 We’ll be doing it again during the Weekend in the Life event this fall (Sept 12–14)! 🍂🎨

Come raise a glass, dip your brush, and create your own version of the iconic bandstand — we’ve got everything you need! 🖌️🖼️

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

MAUCHA ADNET & DUDUKA DA FONSECA TRIO

Tickets: $35-50, Under 19 Free

Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one room schoolhouse), Browns Forge and Merwinsville Hotel all welcome visitors from 2 pm to 4 pm each Sunday in July and August. Gaylord School is located on Gaylord Rd and the Forge and Hotel are on Browns Forge Rd. While exploring keep your eyes peeled for the elusive orbs hidden at these sites.

Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to 4pm. The one room schoolhouse is the longest running schoolhouse in Connecticut. It was opened in 1740 and was in use until 1967.

Franz Joseph HAYDN String Quartet in B Minor, Opus 33/1

Benjamin BRITTEN String Quartet #2 in C Major, Opus 36

Claude DEBUSSY String Quartet in G Minor, Opus 10

Tickets: $30-65, Under 19 Free

Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information

Beginning in June, the Mattatuck Museum will be open on Mondays! As The Monday Museum, we’re thrilled to offer our visitors a cultural destination at the start of the week—whether you’re looking to kick off your Monday with a movie, join a tour, or enjoy a quiet moment with art.

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

Magic Show with Matt Matthews at Summer Reading Celebration, Morris Public Library, Wednesday, August 20, 3 PM.

​Join magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure that will astound and delight audiences of all ages! You will be amazed as objects disappear, reappear, and transform before your very eyes. During the show, Matt Matthews will teach you one of his favorite magic tricks and several audience members will have the chance to join the magician to help with the magic themselves! Be sure to come to this incredible show full of laughter, surprises, and way too many stinky gym socks!

Registration is required: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

This is part of the Bethlehem Land Trust 2025 Concert Series. The Eric Wager Jazz group will perform on Thursday August 21st at the Barns on the Caroline Ferriday Preserve located at 45 MIN Street North, Bethlehem, CT. The concert will take place from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be hosting 14 different bands who will perform a range of different genres. Concerts will be held on the outside portico at the Coe Memorial Park (101 Litchfield Road) from 6pm-8pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks to enjoy our concerts in the park!

80's Rewind is the ultimate 80's tribute band, featuring a show that is an absolute blast; from Journey to Prince to Pat Benetar and more! Our goal is to transport everyone to the 80s - costumes, stage names, lights, and all around fun! So break out all your 80's gear and prepare to be transported back to your FAVORITE Decade!

✨ Make A Plate: Glass Fusing Workshop with Pam Elkow

📅 Thursday, August 21 | 🕕 6–8 PM

$75 | Limited spots available!

All materials provided.

Ready to turn glass into gorgeous? 🔥✨ Join artist Pam Elkow for a hands-on glass fusing workshop where you’ll design and create your very own one-of-a-kind fused glass plate — a stunning, functional piece of art that’s totally you.

Play with vibrant colors, unique shapes, and layering techniques as you cut, arrange, and design your plate with expert guidance every step of the way. Your finished piece will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in about 4 weeks — a beautiful reminder of your creativity (and a perfect conversation starter!).

No experience necessary — just bring your imagination and get ready to fire things up!

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT