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Joni Mitchell’s Jazz Band, including Leslie Ballard, center, will return to Edmond Town Hall for an October performance ahead of their namesake’s 75th birthday.

Joni Mitchell's Jazz To Celebrate Legend's Birthday, Proceeds To Benefit Edmond Town Hall Joni Mitchell's Jazz To Celebrate Legend's Birthday, Proceeds To Benefit Edmond Town Hall 0

Published: September 22, 2018 at 08:00 am

The seven-member Joni Mitchell’s Jazz will celebrate Joni Mitchell’s 75th birthday by playing to audiences at Edmond Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, October 13. Proceeds will go to the Edmond Town Hall restoration fund, earmarked for the historic building’s theater.

Parent Connection, Methodist Church To Offer 'Spotlight On Addiction' Panel Discussion Parent Connection, Methodist Church To Offer 'Spotlight On Addiction' Panel Discussion 0

Published: September 21, 2018 at 07:15 am

In a new partnership with Newtown United Methodist Church, Newtown Parent Connection will present “A Spotlight On Addiction,” Sunday, September 30, at 11:30 am, at the church.

2018 Newtown Arts Festival Event: Main Street Replica Project Will Create Miniature 3-D Replica Of Picturesque Roadway 2018 Newtown Arts Festival Event: Main Street Replica Project Will Create Miniature 3-D Replica Of Picturesque Roadway 0

Published: September 21, 2018 at 06:15 am

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission and C.H. Booth Library will bring a uniquely Newtown project to the community in recognition of National Arts and Humanities Month. “The Main Street Replica Project” includes free workshops that will teach participants how to use 3D printers to create a miniature replica of Main Street.

For their 25th lecture at C.H. Booth Library, Robin Hoffman (left) and Jodi Stiffelman will look at the influence of Japanese art and culture on French and American Impressionism. The women, who present as ArtScapades, will return to 25 Main Street for an evening lecture on September 26.

ArtScapades Milestone Lecture To Cover 'Japonism To Impressionism' ArtScapades Milestone Lecture To Cover 'Japonism To Impressionism' 0

Published: September 20, 2018 at 09:15 am

C.H. Booth Library will welcome the return of ArtScapades next week for the group’s 25th lecture in Newtown. On Wednesday, September 26, at 6:30 pm, Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman will present “East Meets West: From Japonism to Impressionism.”

Members of the Newtown High School Marching Band and Guard pose with signs to announce the 100 Family Tag Sale fundraiser. The event will be held September 22 at NHS, from 9 am to 2 pm.

The Annual 100 Family Tag Sale, And A New Show For NHS Marching Band The Annual 100 Family Tag Sale, And A New Show For NHS Marching Band 0

Published: September 19, 2018 at 09:10 am

The Newtown High School Marching Band and Guard’s Tenth Annual 100 Family Tag Sale will take place on Saturday, September 22, from 9 am to 2 pm, at the high school. The group will then continue its Saturday with a competitive performance at New Milford High School just a few hours after the fundraiser.

“Portal To More” is a collage printed on watercolor paper archival inks. The 2016 work by Patricia Singer of Newtown measures 13 by 19 inches and is among those included in “Collage Alchemy: Patricia Singer’s A Healing Journey.”

'Collage Alchemy' Celebrates Newtown Artist's Healing Journey; Opening Reception Wednesday Evening 'Collage Alchemy' Celebrates Newtown Artist's Healing Journey; Opening Reception Wednesday Evening 0

Published: September 18, 2018 at 07:15 am

The art of Newtown resident Patricia Singer will be featured in "Collage Alchemy: Patricia Singer’s A Healing Journey,” a one-artist exhibition at La Zingara Restaurant that will celebrate its opening reception on Wednesday, September 19. The exhibition will then remain on view through late November.

This year marks the silver anniversary of free Newtown Public Safety & Health Fairs bringing dozens of experts and resources together to help protect and improve residents’ health. Organizers are hoping the community turns out to Reed School for all the information and free screenings, raffles, and giveaways between 9 am and 1 pm September 22. Among this year’s organizers recently joined by First Selectman Dan Rosenthal, are, from left, Mae Schmidle, Newtown VNA President Anna Weidemann, and Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert. —Bee Photo, Voket

Community Invited To Free Silver Anniversary Health Fair, Saturday At Reed School Community Invited To Free Silver Anniversary Health Fair, Saturday At Reed School 0

Published: September 18, 2018 at 07:00 am

Newtown's 25th Annual Health and Public Safety Fair will be Saturday, September 22, and organizers are reaching out to invite the community and anyone interested in optimizing their health.

People walk amongst the entries in the 2017 Eighth Grade Scarecrow Contest on the front lawn of Newtown Middle School on Queen Street. NMS students are now preparing for the 2018 contest. —Bee file photo

NMS Students Preparing For Annual Scarecrow Contest NMS Students Preparing For Annual Scarecrow Contest 0

<p>By Eliza Hallabeck</p>

Published: September 15, 2018 at 07:00 am

Newtown Middle School students are working to bring the annual Eighth Grade Scarecrow Contest to the front lawn of the Queen Street school for voting by residents on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21.

Joseph Kugielsky peers through one of four peepholes in his 9-foot sculptural building entitled “The Tower.” Constructed in the mid-1990s, “The Tower” has 51 windows through which multi-layered transparencies are mounted as windows referencing art historical, architectural, and abstract images, all by photographer Joseph Kugielsky.

Kugielsky Works Included In 'Surreal' Exhibition Kugielsky Works Included In 'Surreal' Exhibition 0

Published: September 14, 2018 at 10:30 am

“Sueños: Celebrating the Surreal,” on view at The Point of Contact Gallery in Syracuse, N.Y., through September 21, features two works by Newtown artist Joseph Kugielsky.

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company Continuing 80th Anniversary Year With Three Public Events; Open House September 23 Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company Continuing 80th Anniversary Year With Three Public Events; Open House September 23 0

Published: September 14, 2018 at 08:15 am

Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will continue its 80th anniversary year with three special events this season, including an open house and public safety day at its main station on September 23.

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