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Celebrating 10 Years!




NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAID

WATERBURY CTPERMIT NO 1007

c/o Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.83 Bank Street, P.O. Box 1469, Waterbury, CT 06721

Winter 2017 Events

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The Arts & Culture Collaborative is celebrating its 10th anniversary through March 2017. Established in September 2006, the ACC continues to evolve as we promote, connect, collaborate and advocate for the arts. From individual artists to large theater venues—professional or hobbyist—we welcome artists, singers, poets, musicians, sculptors, photographers, actors, dance companies, museums, art retailers and anyone affiliated with the arts or who supports the arts. Join us!

www.waterburyregionarts.com

203-757-0701, Ext. 316

The Arts & Culture Collaborative serves 16 towns in the greater Waterbury area and the Naugatuck Valley:

Ansonia

Beacon Falls

Bethlehem

Cheshire

Derby

Middlebury

Naugatuck

Oxford

Prospect

Seymour

Southbury

Thomaston

Waterbury

Watertown

Wolcott

Woodbury

As a non-profit local arts agency under the auspices of the Greaterbury Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the ACC receives support from its members, the Waterbury Regional Chamber, the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Arts & Tourism Commission of the City of Waterbury, and the Connecticut Dept. of Economic and Community Development/Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Serving the Arts Community



More Classes and WorkshopsARTS ESCAPE INC.88 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488203-405-6751 www.artsescape.org

Beginning UkuleleLearn to play the ukulele in this six-week session.Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: 12 pmCost: $75Advanced UkuleleThis six-week class is designed for those students with some basic ukulele knowledge.Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: 10:30 amCost: $75Music AppreciationJoin Robert Fertitta in this four-session program on music appreciation.Feb. 2; Mar. 2; Apr. 6; May 4: 2 pmCost: $70

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Winter 2017 EventsArts & Culture Collaborative -Waterbury Region

ARTSPLACE1220 Waterbury Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410203-272-2787 www.cpfa-artsplace.org

Winter Art Classes & WorkshopsArt classes and workshops taught by professional artists for students of all ages and abilities.Jan. 9 - Mar. 13: Check website for times and prices

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT UCONN WATERBURY99 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702203-236-9924 www.olli.uconn.edu

OLLI at UConn Winter SessionGet inspired with OLLI at UConn this winter. Discover the art of social media, creative photography, happi-ness, and much more!Jan. 13, 18, 20, 25, 27; Feb. 1, 3, 8: 10 am - 3 pmCheck website for class times and prices

OLLI at UConn Spring SessionJoin us in the Spring of 2017 to celebrate 10 years of lifelong learning here at OLLI at UConn!Feb. 17, 24; Mar. 3, 9, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 21, 28: 9 am - 3 pmCheck website for class times and prices

SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS, INC.117 Bank St., Waterbury, CT 06702203-754-2531 www.shakesperienceproductions.org

Winter Saturday Acting ClassesIn the early class, students will learn about classical literature and performing in front of an audience through an adaptation of Gulliver’s Travels. The later class will focus on Macbeth. Students will collaborate on a production to perform for family and friends. Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18: 9:30 am and 11:45 amCost: $250Spring Saturday Acting ClassesThe older and younger acting class students will collaborate on an adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragic comedy The Tempest, culminating in a performance at the 36-hour Shakespeare-a-thon. Mar. 11, 18, 25; Apr. 1, 8, 22, 29: 9:30 amCost: $250

Jan 28- Feb 12Mar 18- Apr 2

USE CODE ACC5 FOR $5 OFF each ticket

MARCH 7–12203.346.2000 | PALACETHEATERCT.ORG | 100 EAST MAIN STREET, WATERBURY CT

“sharing music to bring us together”

TICKETS: 203•574•4283 | waterburysymphony.org

WATERBURYSYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA3 concerts

remaining in the 2016-2017 Season!

$5.00 OFFonline tickets!

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winter

Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 4PMSAINT MICHAEL’S PARISH 25 SOUTH STREET, LITCHFIELD

Sunday, March 12, 2017 3PM

NVCC Fine Arts Center

NVCC Fine Arts Center

Saturday, April 22, 2017 8PM

heroic music for brass & organ

A Gift to New ACC Members!If you have been thinking about joining the Arts & Culture Collaborative,

this is the perfect time. New members who sign up now – in January, Febru-ary or March will be current through March 31, 2018! The same affordable yearly dues will cover your membership for 13, 14 or 15 months, depending on when you sign up. The sooner you join, the more value you will receive!

You can begin to take advantage of the many benefits membership offers: promoting events on our website and in our quarterly events bro-chure, connecting and socializing with fellow members and community partners at Out for Art and other gatherings, learning about state and re-gional grant opportunities and much more. Just as importantly, you will be supporting the arts in our region.

Visit the ACC website for details: www.waterburyregionarts.com or contact us at [email protected],

[email protected], or 203-757-0701, ext. 316

with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the ACC!

Local Organizations Receive Arts Grants through

the REGI Program

Eight applicants from the ACC’s 16-town region were recently

awarded grants for arts projects that will take place over the course

of the next year. The grants are funded through the Connecticut

Office of the Arts’ Regional Grant Initiative Program (REGI), which

was piloted in 2015-2016 and is now in its second year. The REGI pro-

gram supports small, collaborative projects that promote access to

the creative process or the creative experience, especially those that

experiment with new ways to apply the arts within community.

The program is administered by the nine regional arts ser-

vice organizations around the state, including the Arts & Culture

Collaborative (ACC), Waterbury Region. Recipients include the Arts

Alliance of Woodbury, Arts Escape, Inc. of Southbury, Marilyn O’Neil

in partnership with the CT Accordion Association of Cheshire, the

Connecticut Summer Opera Foundation of Woodbury, Community

Counseling Center of Central CT - Wolcott office, the Hispanic

Coalition of Greater Waterbury, the Committee for a New Waterbury,

and the Valley Arts Council, based in Derby.

Congratulations to the eight recipients for their successful grant

proposals! The ACC looks forward to the implementation of these

inventive and valuable projects during the upcoming year.

Jan 28-Feb 12

Mar 18-Apr 2



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ARTS ESCAPE INC.88 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488 203-405-6751 www.artsescape.org

Papier Mache WorkshopIn this three-week workshop you will explore the uses and techniques of working with papier mache.Feb. 1, 8, 15: 1 pmCost: $60Calligraphy WorkshopImpress your friends and relatives with beautifully handwritten cards and envelopes.Feb. 6, 13, 20: 10:30 amCost: $60Writing Like CrazyWould you like to jump-start your writing? Come to this one-hour class and plan to write!Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27: 1 pmCost: $60History of Our Lives, a Dr. Alfred Hunt Lecture SeriesThis four-week lecture series with Dr. Hunt will ex-plore American History 1940s–1970s.Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: 10:30 amCost: $50The Story and Love Songs of Cole PorterSpend Valentine’s Day at Arts Escape.Feb. 14: 2 pmCost: $20Eleanor Roosevelt, Portrayed by Actress Sheryl FayeThe life of Eleanor Roosevelt, “The First Lady of the World,” will be portrayed by actress Sheryl Faye.Feb. 21: 2 pmCost: $20Poetry WorkshopThe goal of this workshop is to provide participants with an opportunity to experience the satisfaction and sense of personal fulfillment that comes from writing poetry.Feb. 22: 10:30 amCost: $40

CONNECTICUT ACCORDION ASSOCIATION203-272-1202 www.ctaccordion.com

Connecticut Accordion Association Open Mic EventVasi’s Restaurant, 1700 Watertown Ave., Waterbury, CTVisit www.CTAccordion.com for details.Feb. 26: 1 pm Open to the PublicCost: $10 Non-CAA members

MATTATUCK MUSEUM144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702 203-753-0381, Ext. 10 www.mattmuseum.org

Community Free Day: Native American Art & HistoryJoin a Museum Educator for a tour of Digging Up The Past, Native Americans in Connecticut, followed by a studio art project influenced by the exhibition.Feb. 12: 1 pmFreeMixmaster Juried Members Exhibition Salon TalkCome for a salon talk in the Whittemore Gallery to listen to the juried artists share about their artwork featured in the 2nd Annual Mixmaster Exhibition.Feb. 12: 2 pmFree with general admission; BRASS members freeProspective Docent TeaJoin us for a one-hour informational tea with the Museum’s Education Department to learn about our volunteer opportunities.Feb. 13: 11 amFree

NAUGATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY117 Church St., Naugatuck, CT 06770 203-729-9039 www.naugatuckhistory.com

Savor ConnecticutNaugatuck Elks Lodge, 758 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, CTSample beer, wine, food and more all made in Connecticut. Explore the flavors of our state and discover what you’ve been missing.Feb. 25: 7 pmCost: $25

PALACE THEATER100 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702 203-346-2000 www.palacetheaterct.org

Winter Jazz Series: Ann Hampton CallawayPalace Theater Poli ClubAnn Hampton Callaway is a natural entertainer. Her unique singing style, blending jazz and traditional pop, has made her a mainstay in concert halls and jazz clubs as well as on television and film. Feb. 10: 7 pm & 9 pmCost: $45ABBAmaniaABBAmania takes you back in time by re-creating one of the world’s finest pop groups in a live stage performance.Feb. 10: 8 pmCost: $46.50 - $61.50

Zeppelin CompleteThis Led Zeppelin tribute group, a six-piece ensem-ble, creates an epic wall of sound Led Zeppelin fans have never before experienced.Feb. 18: 8pmCost: $40CinderellaRodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.Feb. 24: 8 pmFeb. 25: 2 pm & 8 pmFeb. 26: 1 pmCost: $60.50 - $80.50

SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY267 Grand St., Waterbury CT 06702 203-574-8200 www.bronsonlibrary.org

Check the website for up-to-date listings.

SEVEN ANGELS THEATRE1 Plank Rd., Hamilton Park, Waterbury, CT 06705 203-757-4676 www.sevenangelstheatre.org

George and Gracie–A Tribute to the Early YearsA nostalgic and hilarious look back at the early years of the famous husband-and-wife comedy team: George Burns and Gracie Allen. Featuring Bruce Connelly and Semina DeLaurentis.Feb. 9 - Mar. 5: Check website for show timesCost: $38 - $58

TAFT SCHOOL110 Woodbury Rd., Watertown, CT 06795860-945-7773 www.taftschool.org/arts

Art from the Heart: A Classic Valentine’s ConcertWalker Hall, 50 Deforest St., Watertown, CTA Valentine’s concert featuring the Woodward Chamber Players.Feb. 10: 7 pmFree


Albert Einstein, Part II—A Reluctant Super-star Portrayed by Actor George CapaccioThis show focuses on Einstein’s escape from Nazi Germany, his worldwide celebrity, and his continuing work for human rights.March 6: 2 pmCost: $20Irish VoicesActor Stephen Collins and Musician Tom O’Carroll will take you on a journey of Irish literature and music.March 17: 1 pmCost: $30

ARTSPLACE1220 Waterbury Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410 203-272-2787 www.cpfa-artsplace.org

29th Annual ArtsdayCheshire Academy; 10 Main Street, Cheshire, CT Famous day of hands-on art activities in a beautiful setting at Cheshire Academy. Sponsored by Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee.March 12: 1 pmFree

BRASS CITY BALLET1255 Middlebury Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762 203-598-0186 www.brasscityballet.org

Spring Gala 2017NVCC Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTA celebratory evening of dance, champagne recep-tion, and silent auction! Auction proceeds go to Margery Hall Fisk Scholarship Fund, raising resources for our dance youth.March 18: 6:30 pm performance; 8:30 pm receptionCost: $25 - $30


Connecticut Accordion Association Open Mic EventVasi’s Restaurant, 1700 Watertown Ave., Waterbury, CTVisit www.CTAccordion.com for details.March 26: 1 pm Open to the PublicCost: $10 Non-CAA members

LANDMARK COMMUNITY THEATREat Thomaston Opera House 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787 860-283-6250 www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

The Diary of Anne FrankA young Jewish family’s struggle is portrayed on stage as they hide in an attic for nearly 2 years to avoid Nazi persecution.March 18, 24, 25, 31; Apr. 1: 8 pmMarch 19, 26; Apr. 2: 2 pmCost: $22 - $25


Lithuanian Folk Art DecoratingJoin lead Museum Educator Valerie Rodgers for a folk art experience celebrating the rich cultural legacy of this Baltic country.March 8: 10 amCost: $8 members/$12 non-members; BRASS Members freeMixmaster Juried Members Exhibition Salon TalkCome for a salon talk in the Whittemore Gallery to listen to the juried artists share about their artwork featured in the 2nd Annual Mixmaster Exhibition.March 9: 1 pmFree with general admission; BRASS members freeCommunity Free Day: Ceramic ArtChildren of all ages join our Museum Educator on a tour of Line and Volume, ceramics by Mindy Horn and Ann Mallory. Afterwards, create your own ceramic using clay and pottery tools.March 12: 1 pmFreeMusic @ The MATT: Bedlams Brothers String BandThe Bedlam Brothers String Band will perform its mix of old time string band, American roots, and Celtic music.March 12: 1 pmCost: Members and Brass members free; $10 Non-members


The Naked MagiciansFrom the creator of the biggest magic show on the planet comes the world’s naughtiest magic show, The Naked Magicians.March 1: 7:30 pmCost: $41.50 - $81.50The Sound of MusicA brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, will thrill audiences with the spirited, roman-tic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family.March 7, 8, 9: 7:30 pmMarch 10: 8 pmMarch 11: 2 pm & 8 pmMarch 12: 1 pm & 6:30 pmCost: $58 - $78Shen Yun 2017Shen Yun invites audiences to experience the divine culture of “the Middle Kingdom,” known today as China, bringing the profound spirit of this lost civili-zation to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery.March 18: 2:30 pm & 7:30 pmMarch 19: 2:30 pmCost: $70 - $125

Girls Night: The MusicalA touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of a group of female friends, Girls Night: The Musical promises to have audiences around the coun-try laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles!March 30: 7:30 pmCost: $51.50


George and Gracie-A Tribute to the Early YearsA nostalgic and hilarious look back at the early years of the famous husband-and-wife comedy team: George Burns and Gracie Allen. Featuring Bruce Connelly and Semina DeLaurentis.Feb. 9 - March 5: Check website for show timesCost: $38 - $58Ba Da Bing Comedy NightA great night of comedy when Irish and Italian come-dians take the Seven Angels stage. Doors and Devil’s Corner bar open at 7 pm.March 11: 8 pm Cost: $35Jesus Christ SuperstarThe global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years. Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.March 23 - Apr. 23: Check website for show timesCost: $38 - $58

SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS, INC.117 Bank St., Waterbury, CT 06702 203-754-2531 www.shakesperienceproductions.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream PreviewJoin Shakesperience for a preview of their 2016-2017 middle and high school touring show.March 15: 4 pmFree ($10 suggested donation)Sweets to the SweetPalace Poli Club; 100 East Main St., Waterbury, CTThis annual fundraiser for Shakesperience’s art and education programs includes a dessert tasting, live auction, and performance by local personalities.March 25: 8 pmCost: $75

SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY267 Grand St., Waterbury CT 06702203-574-8200 www.bronsonlibrary.org


WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA160 Robbins St., Waterbury, CT 06708203-574-4283 www.waterburysymphony.org

Mozart the MiraculousNVCC Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTA multimedia presentation featuring operatic, choral, and instrumental music of Mozart, as well as works by his father Leopold, and the Italian Baroque com-poser, Gregario Allegri.March 12: 3 pm,Cost: $5 - $55


Basic DrawingThis workshop is designed for those participants who may have no drawing experience or for those who want to refresh their drawing skills.Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30: 10 amCost: $120Sculpture WorkshopLearn the elements of three-dimensional design as it relates to soapstone carving.Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30: 6:30 pmCost: $125Intro to Pottery: Wheel & Hand BuildingLearn how to use the pottery wheel and how to hand build pottery in this four-week workshop.Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31: 10 amCost: $120Galileo, portrayed by Mike FrancisGalileo, as Portrayed by Mike Francis, will present an adaptation of The Starry Messenger.Jan. 12: 2 pmCost: $20Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind, a Dr. Alfred Hunt LectureDr. Alfred Hunt will discuss the ongoing popularity of Gone with the Wind.Jan. 18: 1 pmCost: $15An Afternoon of American OperettaThe songs and stories of four operettas will be presented. Jan. 22: 2 pmCost: $20Art in Motion with PilobolusSpend a week with Art in Motion, a creative move-ment workshop with the renowned dance company Pilobolus.Jan. 23, 24, 25, 26: 1 pmJan. 27: 5 pmCost: $20


Connecticut Accordion Association Open Mic EventVasi’s Restaurant, 1700 Watertown Ave., Waterbury, CTVisit www.CTAccordion.com for details.Jan. 29: 1 pm Open to the PublicCost: $10 Non-CAA members

LANDMARK COMMUNITY THEATREat Thomaston Opera House 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787 860-283-6250 www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

SpamalotA fun-filled adventure with knights, French people, and a killer rabbit.Jan. 28; Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11: 8 pmJan. 29; Feb 5, 12: 2 pmCost: $22 - $25


Community Free Day: Printmaking ArtChildren of all ages join our Museum Educator on a tour of Facades, the art of Robert Cottingham, followed by a studio art project influenced by the exhibition.Jan. 8: 1 pmFreeArtist Talk with Exhibiting Artist Robert CottinghamCottingham will discuss his exhibition, Components, the art of Robert Cottingham.Jan. 8: 2 pmFree with museum admissionArtist Talk with Exhibiting Artist Hunt SlonemJoin us for lunch and an artist talk with Hunt Slonem, who will discuss his exhibition, Between Two Worlds.Jan. 12: 12 pmCost: $35 Members and BRASS members $50 Non-members


Winter Jazz Series: Melissa NewmanPalace Theater Poli ClubFormerly a regular performer at Paul Newman’s restaurant, The Dressing Room in Westport, Melissa Newman brings her rich voice to the Poli Club.Jan. 6: 7 pm & 9 pmCost: $29Winter Jazz Series: Caili O’Doherty QuartetPalace Theater Poli ClubA graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Caili O’Doherty is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer.Jan. 27: 7 pm & 9 pmCost: $28


Showstoppers! Broadway at Seven Angels TheatreA fun look back at 25 years of great musicals at Seven Angels Theatre, featuring a multitude of Showstoppin’ Angels and Showstoppin’ performances. WATR’s Tom Chute hosts.Jan. 13-15, 20-22: Check website for show timesCost: $35Timmy MaiaTimmy Maia sings the music of Nat King Cole at this fun fundraiser for Seven Angels Theatre. A don’t miss event.Jan. 28: 8 pm (Rain date Jan. 29)Call box office for ticket prices

SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY267 Grand St., Waterbury CT 06702 203-574-8200 www.bronsonlibrary.org


TAFT SCHOOL110 Woodbury Rd., Watertown, CT 06795 860-945-7773 www.taftschool.org/arts

Music for a While Concert SeriesWalker Hall, 50 Deforest St., Watertown, CTA performance of classical music by piano quartet The Avery Ensemble.Jan. 6: 7 pmFree

WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA160 Robbins St., Waterbury, CT 06708 203-574-4283 www.waterburysymphony.org

Heroic Music for Brass and OrganSaint Michael’s Parish, 25 South St., Litchfield, CTThis concert features the outstanding organ-ist Joseph Ripka and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s brass and percussion sections.Jan. 29: 4 pmCost: $35-$55

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