Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 & 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. View full list of activities, camp details, and sign up at https://asapct.org/2023/12/summer-programs/
ASAP! Summer Camp
Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 & 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. View full list of activities, camp details, and sign up at https://asapct.org/2023/12/summer-programs/
ASAP! Summer Camp
Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 & 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. View full list of activities, camp details, and sign up at https://asapct.org/2023/12/summer-programs/
ASAP! Summer Camp
Enjoy two themed cocktails created by a talented bartender from Litchfield Distillery while enjoying an evening with Mattatuck Museum Chief Curator Keffie Feldman. Learn more about the art on display in The Body Imagined, and hear from artists featured in the exhibition.
Non-Member: $15
Member: $10
Sober: $5
Register Online:https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/cocktails-conversations-the-body-imagined/
Cocktails & Conversations: The Body Imagined
Auditorium
Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, have fun with writing prompts, or simply connect with other writers.
Waterbury Writers
Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 & 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. View full list of activities, camp details, and sign up at https://asapct.org/2023/12/summer-programs/
ASAP! Summer Camp
Computer Classroom
Find out how My Town, My Story can help you preserve and share your favorite memories, then learn how Shakesperience Productions can help you present them as a monologue or scene. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.
My Town, My Story
August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025
Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.
These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation
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.
Mondays Museum
Gain an inside look from the people who spend the most time in the Mattatuck Museum- our staff! Hear from Mattatuck Museum Director of Development, Jennifer Johnston, on her favorite pieces of art currently on display.
Non-Member: $10
Member: $5
Register Online: https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/insights_jen/
Insights into the Mattatuck Collection with Jen Johnston
This summer, the Mattatuck Museum invites the community to unwind, connect, and dance under the stars with Friday Nights @ The MATT—a lively new series of evening programs designed to bring people together through music, movement, and art. With extended gallery hours, rooftop views, and vibrant energy, Fridays at the Museum promise a perfect blend of culture and fun in the heart of downtown Waterbury. The Museum’s Rooftop Terrace offers the perfect setting to relax after the workweek for Happy Hour @ The MATT, debuting Friday, June 13 from 4 until 6 PM, with stunning views of Waterbury’s Green and historic downtown skyline. Salsa Nights offer an exciting destination for locals and visitors alike, on Fridays, May 30, June 13, July 18, and August 22 from 6 until 9 PM, with the option to explore the Museum’s galleries, which will remain open until 7 PM on Salsa Nights.
Mattatuck Museum: Open Late
Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and fun, with Alisa of Alisa’s House of Salsa! With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will lead a free lesson for all, followed by dancing the night away!
Food Available: Sweet Bella’s will be open late.
Galleries will be open until 7 pm.
General: $15
Member: $10
Salsa Night
SOUFEST
Silas Bronson Library Park
Festival Doors: TBA | Zo! & Tall Black Guy (feat. Debórah Bond) Show: 8:00p
When it comes to innovative takes on R&B, you can't go wrong with Zo! and Tall Black Guy and their next-level creations that invoke the genre's classic sound while pushing it forward. So what happens when these two guys collaborate? You get a progressive joint album like Abstractions.
The set showcases the undeniable chemistry between the musicians while inviting a whole host of their friends — including Phonte, BeMyFiasco, Sy Smith, Omar, Darien Brockington, Muhsinah and many more — to play alongside them. This means that the fellas have all the talent they need to create music as beautiful as the artwork by Rachel Stewart that graces the cover.
Lead singles "Talkin' To Myself" and "Hold My Hand" already gave listeners the tone for the project, with the majority keeping things laid-back and mid-tempo. They further explore this when they get into tracks like "The Ride," which features Sy alongside rhymers Black Milk and Elzhi. The groove here is undeniable, with a bumpin' kick made to ride to as Sy delivers a staccato melody on the chorus while Black and Elzhi trade rhymes that pay tribute to Detroit with style.
Things heat up a bit more when Omar joins the fray on "I Love The Way." On the song, the duo matches the sensuality of his rich baritone with a smoldering bass-and-guitar led groove and percolating drums. By the time we get to the Josh Milan-featuring "Connected," however, the fellas are ready to party.
They mix a bit of downtempo house into the mix and while rounding out the groove with keys, warm synth flourishes and an elastic bass line that will have you running to hit repeat as soon as the final notes play.
Zo!
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.
Mondays Museum
Broadway Dance Class
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
CT OPEN HOUSE DAY: FREE Admission - Access for All
Jane Austen’s most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery.
As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity. AUSTEN’S PRIDE presents Pride and Prejudice as never before, blending wit and wisdom with a gorgeous original score that whisks audiences away to an era rich with passion and longing.
Austen's Pride — A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery.
As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity. AUSTEN’S PRIDE presents Pride and Prejudice as never before, blending wit and wisdom with a gorgeous original score that whisks audiences away to an era rich with passion and longing.
Austen's Pride — A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery.
As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity. AUSTEN’S PRIDE presents Pride and Prejudice as never before, blending wit and wisdom with a gorgeous original score that whisks audiences away to an era rich with passion and longing.
Austen's Pride — A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice
Broadway Dance Class
KC and The Sunshine Band has celebrated over 50 years of making booties shake. They gave a voice to a generation, helped define an entire culture and continue to make an impact today.
With over four decades of success, the group, led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey, has been in a state of constant renewal in their niche of cultural relevancy–thanks in part to their music being featured in numerous motion picture soundtracks, television shows and national advertising campaigns.
KC and The Sunshine Band formed in 1973 with one single purpose: to create instant happiness through music — and the group has done just that, topping the charts with singles including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight,” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” tallying worldwide sales of over 100 million, and receiving numerous awards. In 2013, KC was honored with two distinct Lifetime Achievement Awards, made several television appearances and earned a new star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame in his home state of Florida, which accompanies his previously awarded national recognition of a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. KC and The Sunshine Band continue to tour heavily throughout the U.S. and internationally, as well as collaborate and appear with other superstars.
Harry Wayne Casey (KC for short) got his start while working at the record store at TK Records in Hialeah, FL, where he often made deliveries and completed other odd jobs, hoping to be able to spend time in the studio after hours for free. There, he met Henry Stone, and in 1973, signed a contract with TK and formed KC and The Sunshine Band”. The result was the development of a unique fusion of Caribbean, R&B and funk music dubbed the “Miami sound” — a sound that grabbed the hearts and minds of listeners and compelled them to get out of their seats and onto the dance floor!
KC and the Sunshine Band
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
Anthony Rodia is an Italian-American comedian known for his sharp, relatable humor and his ability to connect with audiences through everyday experiences.
With a background steeped in family traditions, Italian-American culture, and the ups and downs of modern life, Anthony’s comedy feels like a conversation with your funniest friend. His blend of observational humor, self-deprecation, and witty impressions has made him one of the most exciting and successful rising stars in the comedy world.
Anthony’s comedic career skyrocketed thanks to his viral social media videos, where he brought his hilarious, larger-than-life characters and relatable commentary to millions of fans. His most iconic characters, including his over-the-top Uncle Vinny persona, quickly became fan favorites, making him a social media sensation and establishing a loyal following. His ability to turn everyday situations—family gatherings, parenting, and even the quirks of his own Italian heritage—into laugh-out-loud moments has earned him widespread recognition and a rapidly growing fanbase.
With a growing fanbase and a reputation for delivering comedic gold every time he hits the stage, Anthony Rodia is gearing up for his 2025 "Laugh Till It Hurts" tour. Whether you’ve seen him live before or are catching him for the first time, this tour promises a night of laughter you won’t forget!
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour 2025
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group, America will celebrate their 54th anniversary with a series of tour dates in 2025.
Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a Number One hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972.
On their way to becoming a global household name, America‘s journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair” were cornerstones of 1970s' Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of melodic pop rock and folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms, and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with other more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
America: Encore Tour
A full-length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film — this original production returns to the Palace stage!
If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you’ve never seen it like this! With witches flying live on stage, fantastic character look-alikes, including New England’s top singing Winifred Sanderson Impersonator, Summer Orlando, this tribute production is filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic, and more surprises. Also starring Miranda Miranda as Sarah Sanderson and Bonnie Petite as Mary Sanderson.
This show includes some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the 32-year-old Halloween cult classic. “It’s a Sanderson Sister takeover that’s sure to put a spell on you."
Creator and director Summer Orlando, who was seen in Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2, says, “Hocus Pocus is a cult classic Disney phenomenon. It’s the go-to Halloween movie for an entire generation and has a huge LGBTQIA+ following thanks to the divine Bette Midler; it's campy and it's fun. Add some of our special brand of magic and you’ve got yourself the number one Halloween show to see this year.”
Now in its 8th year, this production has already enchanted over 5000 people. HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! has been given the stamp of approval by five original cast members from the film including Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson), Jordan Redmond (original Angel), and Bette Midler (Winifred Sanderson), who says our Winifred looks just like her.
Come in costume dressed as your favorite Sanderson sister for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.
*We do not represent any licensed characters. This show is a parody and tribute and in no way affiliated to The Walt Disney Company in any way.
Hocus Pocus Live!!! 2025
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots. Please note that Tina Turner does not appear in this production.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All Free Admission
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