Wed
Aug
27
Wed
Aug
27


“Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act,” book talk and signing with Morris author Josh Silver, Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 PM


 This author talk describes a new book, Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act, and will explore how and why members of Congress and community-based organizations developed the CRA law that emphasizes community participation in stopping redlining and rebuilding neighborhoods experiencing discrimination.


This talk will explain:


 ·        What is redlining and how it devastates communities


·        Why CRA is relevant for rural areas and smaller towns as well as urban neighborhoods


·        How and why CRA was devised as a means to rectify redlining through community empowerment


·        The successes and limitations of CRA


·        An overview of the legislative and regulatory history of CRA since its enactment in 1977


·        Recommendations for updates to CRA, its application to other industries, and the current threats to CRA


 


Please register with the library: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/


8/27/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Book Talk ans Signing with Morris author Josh Silver

Arts Council
Member
“Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act,” book...
Wednesday
Aug 27
@
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
Morris Public Library in Morris
Thu
Aug
28
Thu
Aug
28

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!

8/28/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Open Call for the Big Show

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our...
Thursday
Aug 28
@
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
New Hartford Artisans Guild in New Hartford
Thu
Aug
28
Thu
Aug
28

For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at COE PARK on the same nights as our Summer Concert Series. Each Thursday between June and August, check out vendors of all different varieties from meats, veggies, maple syrup, handcrafted goods, and more! Check out our full vendor list soon! Inquire above if you would like to be a vendor!

8/28/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Torrington Recreation Summer Market

For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at COE PARK on the same nights as...
Thursday
Aug 28
@
4:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
coe in Torrington
Thu
Aug
28
Thu
Aug
28

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!


The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will be performing a wide range of selections consisting of Broadway favorites, familiar melodies, and more!


8/28/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

2025 Summer Concert Series: The Torrington Symphony Orchestra

Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course...
Thursday
Aug 28
@
6:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Coe Park Civic Center in Torrington
Fri
Aug
29
Fri
Aug
29

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!

8/29/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Open Call for the Big Show

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our...
Friday
Aug 29
@
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
New Hartford Artisans Guild in New Hartford
Fri
Aug
29
Fri
Aug
29

Friday, August 29th, at 7:00 PM, Ian Campbell (https://iancampbellmusic.com/home) returns to 2nd Home, and we are excited to have him back. Ian grew up in Connecticut with seventeen entertaining and musical brothers and sisters. Outrageous family dinner time jam sessions, with instruments like "salt shaker" and "nose" gave Ian a love for music and performance. Ian is a director and teacher for the National Guitar Workshop, and a full time, traveling singer/songwriter, He has honed the sound, communication, experience, and feels, of a powerful live performance. His goal is to have you leave with your spirits raised.


For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com


See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/


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2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted


2dhomelounge.com


Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

8/29/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Ian Campbell at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge

Friday, August 29th, at 7:00 PM, Ian Campbell (https://iancampbellmusic.com/home) returns to 2nd...
Friday
Aug 29
@
7:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge in WINSTED
Fri
Aug
29
Fri
Aug
29

Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!

BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.


All materials included in price

RSVP online

8/29/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

Sip Dip Done

Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington! BYOB! Painting new types of...
Friday
Aug 29
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Riverton Frame Company in Torrington
Sat
Aug
30
Sat
Aug
30

This workshop will offer a comprehensive introduction to portraiture, still life and landscape photography. With access to professional lighting equipment, learn to manipulate lighting, shadows and compositional elements to create captivating imagery.


Instructor: Thaddeus Kubis

Saturdays, August 23, 30 & September 6, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages: 15+

Members: $121.50 / Non-Members: $135

MORE INFO & REGISTER

8/30/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Creative Compositions

This workshop will offer a comprehensive introduction to portraiture, still life and landscape...
Saturday
Aug 30
@
10:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Five Points Arts Center in Torrington
Sat
Aug
30
Sat
Aug
30

Discover the unique process of screen printing a custom design on fabric using single-layer printing techniques. Open to all levels of experience, you will be encouraged to bring a variety of cotton fabric material to experiment with including tote bags, t-shirts and canvas.


Instructor: Nick Colabella

Saturdays, August 23 & 30, 2025

10 AM - 4 PM

Members: $175.50 / Non-Members: $195

MORE INFO & REGISTER

8/30/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Ink & Cotton: Screen Printing on Fabric

Discover the unique process of screen printing a custom design on fabric using single-layer...
Saturday
Aug 30
@
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Five Points Arts Center in Torrington
Sat
Aug
30
Sat
Aug
30

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

8/30/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Litchfield Hills Farm Fresh Market

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly...
Saturday
Aug 30
@
10:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Litchfield Center School in Litchfield
Sat
Aug
30
Sat
Aug
30

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!

8/30/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Open Call for the Big Show

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our...
Saturday
Aug 30
@
10:00 am
-
5:00 pm
New Hartford Artisans Guild in New Hartford
Sat
Aug
30
Sat
Aug
30

Saturday, August 30th, at 7 PM, Center Line Duo are back at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge! It's been too long since they've been here, and we're thrilled to have them back again.


For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com


See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/


Google Street View

https://goo.gl/maps/eC7A4ZDEjenNqzpb6

https://goo.gl/maps/NWGK4NRyk6MNfmWZ6


2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted


2ndhomelounge.com


Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

8/30/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Center Line Duo at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge

Saturday, August 30th, at 7 PM, Center Line Duo are back at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge! It's been...
Saturday
Aug 30
@
7:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge in WINSTED