The Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood has chosen Horizons, Inc., as the 2019 winner of its annual Gillard Award. The Gillard award, a woodcut painting of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Grant House created by local artist, Annie Wandell, is presented by the Victorian Days Committee each year to a business or group which has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to … [Read more...] about Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association’s Annual Guillard Award
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Plan Your Walktober Adventures Now
In Southern New England, Walktober is the most wonderful time of the year. Brought to you by The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV), the 29th year of Walktober runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 3 and offers an array of adventures, with more than 200 unique experiences and more than 300 opportunities to enjoy autumn in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Walktober … [Read more...] about Plan Your Walktober Adventures Now
Eastern Music Program Presents 8 September and October Events
Willimantic, CT (09/18/2019) — Eastern Connecticut State University will host a variety of musical events this fall, including faculty recitals, guest performances and an instructional workshop. All events will be held in the Fine Arts Instructional Canter. Admission is free and open to the public. On Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall, the Faculty Recital Series will … [Read more...] about Eastern Music Program Presents 8 September and October Events
Hip-Hop Dance Duo ‘The Wondertwins’ to Perform at Eastern
WILLIMANTIC, CT (09/17/2019) Boston-based hip-hop dance sensation The Wondertwins will perform "Black" at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 25. The evening of art and activism will kick off with a reception at 4:30 p.m. in Eastern's Fine Arts Instructional Center Lobby followed by the performance at 5:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre. The event is free and open … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Dance Duo ‘The Wondertwins’ to Perform at Eastern
DUO MANTAR Performing Plucked String Music of Israel
DUO MANTAR is comprised of the American classical guitarist Adam Levin (whom you will remember from his recent house concert with DUO SONIDOS) and the Israeli mandolinist Jacob Reuven. Their playing has been described as “viscerally and imaginative...transcendental and exuberant." Levin and Reuven share a passion for Israeli music, Hebrew and Jewish songs. Both of them are … [Read more...] about DUO MANTAR Performing Plucked String Music of Israel