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Norman Rockwell Museum Curator Will be Plein Air Litchfield Judge of Awards
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Read more: Norman Rockwell Museum Curator Will be Plein Air Litchfield Judge of AwardsPlein Air Litchfield, the painting festival that heads into its third year this coming September 12 to 19, will have a distinguished Judge of Awards. Stephanie Haboush Plunkett is the Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., and a leading authority on Norman Rockwell and the broader field of American illustration. https://www.nrm.org/…
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Region 20 Student Artwork at Oliver Wolcott Library’s Gallery
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Read more: Region 20 Student Artwork at Oliver Wolcott Library’s GalleryStop by the Jamie Gagarin Gallery at Oliver Wolcott Library to see the exhibit of artwork by elementary school students in the Region 20 school district before the show closes on Feb. 26. The gallery’s February show is a collaboration with Region 20’s five elementary schools in Litchfield, Warren, Morris and Goshen. (Region 20 was created when Litchfield Public…
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Litchfield Arts Council Sponsoring Two Poetry Events in April
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Read more: Litchfield Arts Council Sponsoring Two Poetry Events in AprilThe Litchfield Arts Council is teaming up with the Litchfield Historical Society (LHS) and the Litchfield Community Center to host two events celebrating National Poetry Month in April. On Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., poets are invited to the historical society for an ekphrastic poetry workshop that will be led by Sandy Carlson (above), Woodbury’s poet laureate…
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Nicole Zuraitis Nominated for 2 More GRAMMY Awards
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Read more: Nicole Zuraitis Nominated for 2 More GRAMMY AwardsGRAMMY Award-winning contemporary jazz vocalist and composer Nicole Zuraitis (Nicole Zuraitis Music, who grew up in Litchfield and has family here, is nominated for two more GRAMMYS this year. Winners will be announced this Sunday, Feb. 1, at the awards show in Los Angeles. “Live at Vic’s Las Vegas” is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal…
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Arts Council Member Thomasina Levy Performs at Carnegie Hall
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Read more: Arts Council Member Thomasina Levy Performs at Carnegie HallYes, that was Litchfield Arts Council Treasurer, poet, and internationally recognized award-winning musician Thomasina Levy performing at Carnegie Hall last Sunday, Jan. 18, in a landmark event for the Mountain Dulcimer community on one of the world’s most prestigious stages! The 17th Annual Performing Arts Educators (PAE) Invitational, a festival-style matinee showcase designed to celebrate…
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The 2026 Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search is Here
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Read more: The 2026 Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search is HereThe Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search returns for its third year, offering young musicians (ages 13–17) a chance to secure life-changing scholarships to the world-renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp. If you’re a local student who lives and breathes music, or you know one, this is your moment to take the stage. The Big Prize: Scholarships to Litchfield Jazz…
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Applications Open for Plein Air Litchfield 2026
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Read more: Applications Open for Plein Air Litchfield 2026Applications are now open for artists hoping to be invited to participate in the third annual Plein Air Litchfield fine art painting festival to be held from Sept. 12 to 20. Plein Air Litchfield began as a 1-day event in 2024 and grew to a 6-day festival in 2025, featuring 34 artists who spent a…
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New Gathering Space Opening on West St.
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Read more: New Gathering Space Opening on West St.MUGS aka My Unique Gathering Spot officially opens this coming weekend above At The Corner restaurant at 3 West St. in Litchfield center. MUGS, branded as a home for curious minds, is part vintage bookshop, part cozy tabletop gaming destination, and a place where people can gather for events, workshops, and conversations. Guests can rent…
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Thomasina Levy Featured in Jan. 7 Ridgefield Library Online Poets Event
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Read more: Thomasina Levy Featured in Jan. 7 Ridgefield Library Online Poets EventThomasina Levy, a poet and internationally recognized, award-winning musician, who was a Connecticut State Troubadour in 2005-2006, will be featured in an online Ridgefield Library event on Jan. 7 entitled Poems from CT’s Four Corners: Third Anniversary Edition. Thomasina, who has led workshops and performed throughout the U.S. and Europe, is also a member of the…