On display for this exhibition will be an array of paintings, sculptures, photos and additional artwork crafted by employees from General Dynamics Electric Boat
Exhibit open Thursdays – Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm through January 5, 2020
Closed Nov. 28 and 29
Gather for a hands-on, lunch-and-learn style, workshop to examine your social media presence and determine how it can be enhanced to help your business. Come with your device in hand to follow along as you explore various social media apps.
Miria Toth, Community Education Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank, will help you analyze the differences in social media platforms as related to audience types, helpful tips, and approach to client engagement. This is an opportunity to build and reinvigorate the your business’ social media presence.
Spots are limited…register for yours now!
Part One — Craft Your Compelling Communication – November 19th
Part Two — Practicing Your Presentation – December 3rd
Join Judith Clinton, owner of The Way of the Labyrinth, as she shares her expertise with
WBDC for this interactive program to explore your themes, identify stories for your message, and craft language for your communication. The workshop will include time dedicated to presenting to the group in a supportive learning environment in addition to constructive thoughts on refining your approach.
Business owners often look at their business plan as an onerous task to be avoided. In fact, having a business plan is one of the most important elements of business success. In this workshop Jim Jackson, Business Advisor at The Connecticut Small Business Development Center, will provide insights into the strategic and tactical aspects of writing and maintaining a business plan, and will offer tips for success.
This workshop with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro covers one of the most important facets of developing your customer base. Building alliances with friends, customers, vendors and business associates is key to establishing a broad range of contacts that leads to sales growth. Learn networking benefits & techniques, how to engage & follow up, and more.
Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest Holiday show: Let’s Celebrate! (Nov 22-Jan 12) with original artwork and fine crafts that explore ways we celebrate for many occasions, including holidays, births, anniversaries, weddings or just because we’re happy! Come and discover a variety of artwork, fine crafts and handmade ornaments on our six-foot annual holiday tree. Perfect for yourself or a holiday gift! The exhibit opens Friday, Nov 22 with a reception (6:30-9pm) with food, wine and the display of Spectrum’s annual Holiday Tree adorned with ornaments by local artisans. Spectrum Gallery and Store holiday hours are Wed-Sat (Noon-6pm); and Sun (Noon-5pm). Beginning Wed. Dec 4 through Dec 24, Spectrum is open Mon-Sat (12-6pm); Sun (12-5pm). Christmas Eve open 11am-3pm. (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org
Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest Holiday show: Let’s Celebrate! (Nov 22-Jan 12) with original artwork and fine crafts that explore ways we celebrate for many occasions, including holidays, births, anniversaries, weddings or just because we’re happy! Come and discover a variety of artwork, fine crafts and handmade ornaments on our six-foot annual holiday tree. Perfect for yourself or a holiday gift! The exhibit opens Friday, Nov 22 with a reception (6:30-9pm) with food, wine and the display of Spectrum’s annual Holiday Tree adorned with ornaments by local artisans. Spectrum Gallery and Store holiday hours are Wed-Sat (Noon-6pm); and Sun (Noon-5pm). Beginning Wed. Dec 4 through Dec 24, Spectrum is open Mon-Sat (12-6pm); Sun (12-5pm). Christmas Eve open 11am-3pm. (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org
Opening Reception Friday, November 29th 5-8pm
Hygienic’s annual holiday show, “Art=Gift” is back! This year’s show features handcrafted, affordable art by local and regional artists! Showcasing special pieces with gift-giving in mind, all works are priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season.
Art=Gift includes a wide array of exquisite art including, but not limited to:
Paintings
Prints
Photography
Glass art
Jewelry
Hand-printed T-shirts
Knitted garments
Drawings
Wood-Turning
Holiday Cards and Ornaments
SUBMISSION INFO:
Fee: $10 flat fee per person
Drop-off for accepted submissions: Sunday, Nov 24th, 12-4pm and Tuesday, Nov 26th, 12-7pm
We prefer items are priced under $100 each (affordable gift-giving in mind)
Johnson Brunetti proudly presents Holiday Light Fantasia, Connecticut’s must-see family light show, as it returns for the 2019 holiday season! A beautiful collection of over one million lights is situated along a nearly two-mile drive through Goodwin Park at 1130 Maple Avenue on the Hartford/Wethersfield, Connecticut line. The lighted animations celebrate not only Christmas, but also Hanukkah, New Year’s, Three Kings Day, and the winter season. This illuminated drive-through display opens on Thanksgiving Day and runs nightly through New Year’s Day from 5 pm to 9 pm each Sunday through Thursday and 5pm to 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to the light show, children can visit Santa on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 8pm, free with show admission. For extra fun, find Flurry the dog hidden among the lights, visit holidaylightfantasia.org and enter to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tablet!
Holiday Light Fantasia not only shares seasonal cheer but also helps to welcome thousands of children from Connecticut to the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Ticket sales make it possible for children to attend camp regardless of economic, physical, or developmental ability. For more information about the show, volunteering, a $2 discount coupon, or directions to Goodwin Park, visit www.holidaylightfantasia.org or call the Channel 3 Kids Camp at (860) 742-CAMP(2267).
$15 Car (up to 10 passengers); $25 Limousine; $50 Mini Bus (up to 30 passengers); $100 Full Size Bus (31 passengers +)
Hygienic’s annual holiday show, “Art=Gift” is back! This year’s show features handcrafted, affordable art by local and regional artists! Showcasing special pieces with gift-giving in mind, all works are priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season.
Opening Reception Friday, November 29th 5-8pm
Art=Gift includes a wide array of exquisite art including, but not limited to:
Paintings
Prints
Photography
Glass art
Jewelry
Hand-printed T-shirts
Knitted garments
Drawings
Wood-Turning
Holiday Cards and Ornaments
SUBMISSION INFO:
Fee: $10 flat fee per person
Drop-off for accepted submissions: Sunday, Nov 24th, 12-4pm and Tuesday, Nov 26th, 12-7pm
We prefer items are priced under $100 each (affordable gift-giving in mind)