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Aesthetic Illusions An afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose By Randall Horton

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, jazz, and conversation as Randall Horton, Ph.D., and Radical Reversal bring together powerful storytelling, immersive music, and audience dialogue in a dynamic celebration of art, identity, and human connection.

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Broadway Kids & Company Presents 2026 Showcase IGNITE

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Broadway Kids & Company's annual student showcase features a variety of dance styles. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate their amazing talents.

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Debbie McGrath Other People’s Chairs Book Launch

In the Oasis Room

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Join Debbie McGrath for the official launch of Other People’s Chairs, a coffee table book that brings together photography, personal stories, reflections, and quotes captured through the lens of her camera and her life experiences.

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Watch Party The Tabernacle Choir Songs of Hope at the Hollywood Bowl

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 | 7:00 pm

A shared Centennial Event between the 17,500-seat Hollywood Bowl, the 1400-seat Garde movie palace, and the 360 singers of the world's greatest choir! A century after the opening of the Garde Theatre and The Tabernacle Choir's first Hollywood Bowl appearance in 1926, The Tabernacle Choir returns to the Bowl for a special benefit concert uniting breathtaking music with humanitarian purpose.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 | 8:00 pm

This performance is part of the lead-up to Wynton Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

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Ratatouille (2007)

Giant screen, state of the art 4k digital cinema projection, and full surround sound, adult beverages, and your favorite movie concessions

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 | 11:00 am

Ratatouille is a heartwarming family film about an ambitious rat named Remy who follows his dream of becoming a chef in Paris, showing that passion and talent can come from anyone and inspiring viewers of all ages. Presented in collaboration with the New London Parks & Rec Department

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A Short Film Nice Guy Premiere Screening and Q&A

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Nice Guy is a SAG-AFTRA short film by Shawn B. Fletcher, a native of New London. 17 mins. NR

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: The Emperor’s New Clothes Session One

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Mon, Jul 13- Fri, Jul 17

Your child can participate in an original, large-cast musical on the Garde stage or behind the scenes along with 60 local children and the Missoula Children's Theatre.

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: The Emperor’s New Clothes Session One

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Fri, Jul 17 | 7 pm & Sat, Jul 18 | 11 am

Summer on Stage students perform The Emperor's New Clothes.

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: The Tortoise and the Hare Session Two

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24

Your child can participate in an original, large-cast musical on the Garde stage or behind the scenes along with 60 local children and the Missoula Children's Theatre.

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Bank Square Books presents Lisa Scottoline Author Talk and Signing

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Bank Square Books and the Garde Arts Center present an author talk and signing with Lisa Scottoline for her new book, This Changes Everything

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: The Tortoise and the Hare Session Two

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Fri, Jul 24 | 7 pm & Sat, July 25 | 11 am

Summer on Stage students perform The Tortoise and the Hare.

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: Aladdin Session Three

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Mon, Jul 27- Fri, Jul 31

Your child can participate in an original, large-cast musical on the Garde stage or behind the scenes along with 60 local children and the Missoula Children's Theatre.

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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Summer on Stage: Aladdin Session Three

A week of rehearsals & workshops culminating with two performances

Summer on Stage

Fri, Jul 31 | 7 pm & Sat, Aug 1 | 11 am

Summer on Stage students perform Aladdin.

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We Met at Grossinger’s The Real Movie Palace Experience

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm

We Met at Grossinger's is an immersive journey through the Jewish Catskills - once known as the Borscht Belt - reviving the iconic resort that inspired Dirty Dancing and defined an era of Jewish American Life. 104 Minutes

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Our House The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Garde Flex Pass

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as "OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY" assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of FAMILY & FRIENDS.

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Revisiting Creedence Celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Revisiting Creedence brings the legendary sound of CCR roaring back to life in a high-energy, hit-filled concert experience led by world-class performers with authentic roots in the band’s iconic legacy.

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Magic Rocks: Illusionist Leon Etienne

Garde Flex Pass

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 8:00 pm

A high-energy, family-friendly spectacle of world-class illusions, award-winning sleight of hand, and rock-and-roll showmanship that’s stunned audiences from Radio City Music Hall to international stages and hit TV shows like America's Got Talent.

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Randy Travis The More Life Tour

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:30 pm

The Randy Travis: The More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré.

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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 3:00 pm

MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind where you are the judge with audiences around the world during a one-week period choosing the Best Short Film and Best Actor awards. These are movies you can only see on the giant screen!

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The Machine performs Pink Floyd

Garde Flex Pass

Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 8:00 pm

The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd performing a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems.

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Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock LIVE

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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm

A family stage musical from The Jim Henson Company follows Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober on a quest to find a lost stone that can bring people together, featuring puppetry from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and music from Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock.

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Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family

Garde Flex Pass

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Experience iconic performances and timeless hits from Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories LIVE performed by The Chapin Family. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music!

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | 7:30 pm

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Shadows & Spirits

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A.J. Croce presents Croce Plays Croce

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Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | 7:00 pm

A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special performance celebrating the timeless songs of his father, Jim Croce, alongside favorites from A.J.’s own acclaimed catalog. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and stories.

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Mike Dawes

In the Oasis Room

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Witness the genius of Mike Dawes, the award-winning English fingerstyle virtuoso whose viral performances, chart-topping collaborations, and groundbreaking multi-part guitar mastery have made him one of the most exciting and innovative acoustic guitarists on the planet.

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Paul Mecurio Permission to Speak

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Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Permission to Speak is a one-of-a-kind live show where Emmy-winning comedian Paul Mecurio transforms real audience stories into a hilarious, unscripted, and deeply human theatrical experience—no two performances ever the same.

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm

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Paris to Pathos: A Journey through Sound

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 3:00 pm

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Holiday Spectacular

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An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

Garde Flex Pass

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | 8:00 pm

A must-see holiday show where SNZ’s Jimbo Mathus fuses 1920s jazz, klezmer, and old-time music into a joyful, high-energy mix of festive warmth and speakeasy swing.

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | 7:30 pm

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Infinite Seasons

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | 7:30 pm

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Voyage Along the Silk Road

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TheaterWorksUSA presents The Magic School Bus: Lost in Space Dominion Energy SchoolTime Performance Series

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Schooltime Performances

Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | 10:00 am

Recommended Grade Levels: K - 5th

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Sat, April 3, 2027 | 7:30 pm

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Boundless Beethoven!

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TheaterWorksUSA presents Click, Clack, Moo Dominion Energy SchoolTime Performance Series

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Schooltime Performances

Thu, May 20, 2027 | 10:00 am

Recommended Grade Levels: K - 4th

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Griffin Theatre Company presents: Frindle Dominion Energy SchoolTime Performance Series

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Schooltime Performances

Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | 10:00 am

Recommended Grade Levels: Third to Seventh

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