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Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens March 24

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Power and Strength, from March 24 through May 6. The exhibit presents the many ways artists explore the concepts of “power” and “strength”, with the six-week show offering innovative and commanding artwork to illustrate these ideas. Discover exciting established and emerging artists who create abstract and representational paintings, mixed media, photography, and more. Attend the Open Reception, Friday, March 24 (6:30-9pm) or visit the Open House Weekend, Saturday, March 25 (1-6pm) and Sunday, March 26 (1-5pm) at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, Connecticut.

Daffodil Days 2023

Essex, CT

Make Essex your "daffodil destination!"  Essex Board of Trade invites you for a day trip or weekend to enjoy this natural event, as well as our villages, shops, restaurants, galleries, architecture, and waterfront. In other words, Experience Essex! 

The Legend of Georgia McBride

Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton

By Matthew López Casey is an Elvis impersonator with everything going for him, including a flashy sequin jumpsuit. But just like that, he loses his gig, rent is overdue, and … Continue reading

Free

Steam Saturdays Series: Robotic Hand Model

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex

Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, April 15, at 10:00 AM. In this session, children will explore how bones, muscles, … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

Take a Selfie on Daffodil Hill!

Essex Congregational Church 6 Methodist Hill, Essex

In November of 2020, The Essex Foundation’s Board of Directors approved plans to continue its community beautification work with the planting of 5,000 daffodil bulbs on the hill owned by … Continue reading

Free

Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook

In this one-day workshop learn the basic techniques of botanical illustration using colored pencil. Learn to sketch, shade and create form. During the three-hour session, Nancy Bentivegna, a seasoned instructor who has taught many multiple week sessions, teaches you how to layer color to create interest and depth, draw simple flowers, draw and shade leaves and other useful tips to start you on the road to botanical illustration. If you ever wanted to try drawing botanicals, this is a great class! Material list available upon registration.

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com