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11
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Jul
11

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/11/2025
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Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Friday
Jul 11
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12
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12

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/12/2025
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Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Saturday
Jul 12
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13

Dear Friends,

A celebration that happens only once every 100 years! We are thrilled to invite you to a truly special evening presented by Washington Friends of Music, in collaboration with Spring Hill Vineyards and Pilobolus:

Steep Rock Centennial Benefit Concert

Sunday, July 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Spring Hill Arts Gathering, 292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT

Set against the stunning backdrop of Spring Hill Arts Gathering, this unforgettable benefit concert features chamber music masterpieces by Mozart, Weber, and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony—arranged for string sextet.

We are especially grateful to Pilobolus for joining us in this performance with their breathtaking choreography. The opportunity to experience Pilobolus dancing to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” will be nothing short of extraordinary—and a true gift to our community.

We are deeply honored to support our beloved Steep Rock Association, whose century-long commitment to conservation continues to protect and celebrate the natural beauty of Washington. Your attendance directly benefits their mission.

Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Musicians:

  • Julian Rhee, violin – Silver Medalist, Indianapolis International Violin Competition; Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program
  • Claire Bourg, violin – Juilliard artist praised for her expressive style and chamber collaborations
  • Maurycy Banaszek, viola – Founding member, East Coast Chamber Orchestra; Marlboro, Seattle, and Aldeburgh festivals
  • Rebecca Benjamin, viola – Kneisel Hall faculty; Doctoral candidate at Rice University
  • Christine Lamprea, cello – Sphinx and Schadt Competition winner; dynamic soloist and chamber musician
  • Robin Park, cello – Prizewinning Yale cellist with a passion for thoughtful, diverse interpretations
  • Sooyun Kim, flute – ARD Prizewinner; celebrated international soloist and Lincoln Center artist
  • Vadim Lando, clarinet – Founder, Oyster Bay Music Festival; lauded for his virtuosity and vibrant performances


Join us for an evening of music, movement, and meaning—all in celebration of our environment, our community, and the incredible work of Steep Rock Association.

Click here to purchase tickets

With gratitude,

The Washington Friends of Music Board

Bringing world-class classical music to Washington, CT


Ellen Forman, President

Washington Friends of Music

www.washingtonct4music.org

7/13/2025
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Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Steep Rock Centennial Benefit Concert

Dear Friends, A celebration that happens only once every 100 years! We are thrilled to invite you to a truly special evening presented by Washington Friends of Music, in collaboration...
Sunday
Jul 13
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Spring Hill Arts Gathering in Washington
Mon
Jul
14
Mon
Jul
14

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/14/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Monday
Jul 14
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Jul
15
Tue
Jul
15

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/15/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Tuesday
Jul 15
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9:00 am
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Wed
Jul
16
Wed
Jul
16

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/16/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Wednesday
Jul 16
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Thu
Jul
17
Thu
Jul
17

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/17/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Thursday
Jul 17
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Fri
Jul
18
Fri
Jul
18

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.


On July 18 we'll be screening the 1964 Bond movie, "Goldfinger," sponsored by William Raveis Lifestyle Realty. In this film, the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.


Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

7/18/2025
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Outdoor Movie Night

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening...
Friday
Jul 18
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7:00 pm
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9:30 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Saturday
Jul 19
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Sunday
Jul 20
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Monday
Jul 21
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9:00 am
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens in Washington Depot
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Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Jul
24
Thu
Jul
24

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/24/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson . This show is on view...
Thursday
Jul 24
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