CREATIVE CELEBRATION OF CHANGE Remembering C.B. Jennings Elementary Date: Saturday, July 11 Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: The Gallery @Garde Arts Center 317 State St, New London Former students, employees, and community members of the beloved local institution are invited to join Writer’s Block Ink and Allgood Studios for an afternoon of creative activities such as … Continued
La Chale: Life Through Her Lens Celebrate Our Community Through Photography Date: Saturday, July 25 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Location: New London Community Recreation Center 1 Recreation Way, New London Featured Artist: La Chale Gillis La Chale: Life Through Her Lens is a photo art show dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of photographer La Chale … Continued
Major Lane Configuration Change Coming May 30-31, 2026 The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Gold Star Bridge project is reaching a critical milestone that will impact I-95 travel for the next four years. OVERNIGHT WORK – SATURDAY, MAY 30TH: When: Saturday, May 30th, 8:00 PM through Sunday, May 31st, 8:00 AM What: Installation of the I-95 … Continued
Due to ongoing weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the following events: Wed, Feb 25 | 2026 Breezeline Winter Cinema Series: It Was Just an Accident Thu, Feb 26 | Chris Janson Your safety means everything to us. Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid traveling unless necessary during the bad … Continued
PUBLIC NOTICE: 🚧 Road Closure Starting Monday, November 24, 2025 🚧 Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025 the intersection (four-way) at Broad Street and Hempstead Street will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for emergency stabilization work at the Second Congregational Church property. The closure is expected to last up to six weeks. What To Expect: Road closures … Continued
On Sunday, October 5, 2025 the Garde audience picked their favorite films and actors for the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2025. The results were added to votes from all over the world in a final tally. Global results to be announced on Monday, October 6 at 10am. ManhattanShort.com Garde Audience Voting Results Rank Film … Continued
LOST DREAMS (2024) 9mins – Film Synopsis: The world of consumption vs the world of the artist, which one will be lasting when we wake up? Lost Dreams is about dreams. Scientists have not fully figured out dreams. The ancients believed you could predict the future through your dreams, Native Americans created dream-capturing devices. … Continued
We regret to share that all of Dave Mason’s 2025 tour dates have been canceled, including our show, due to ongoing health issues. We wish him a full and speedy recovery, and we thank you for your understanding.
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. In anticipation of our Aug. 13 screening of We Met at Grossinger’s, the documentary about the landmark Bortsch Belt hotel and resort that closed in 1986, we reached out to speak with Mitchell Etess. The retired CEO of Mohegan Gaming and … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. The harmonious sound of Hope The poet Emily Dickinsong famously wrote that hope is “the thing with feathers.” In her delicate words and metaphors, Dickinson suggested something beautiful but fragile and occasionally elusive — but assuredly divine in nature. It begs … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. Q&A Fun: Alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis In Music, there are certain levels of accomplishments that allow artists to look in the mirror with a well-earned sense of satisfaction and self-appraisal. A … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. Quick! Wynton’s coming! And he’s bringing the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Now is no time to be humble. Let’s be frank: the Garde has hosted a stunning number of world-class artists because, well, that’s part of the idea behind a committed … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. There are many ways to enjoy the story of Cinderella. The timeless fairy tale appeals not only to children but adults as well — and its message has coined the phrase “a Cinderella Story” to describe the triumph of long-deserving but overlooked … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. The Garde’s Emma Willer brings her band Lazy Trail to the Oasis Room Here at the Garde, we’ve always embraced a nurturing artistic environment in the community, and that extends to our own staff. Which is why it’s so cool that … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. BORED TEACHERS INTERVIEW: DEVIN SIEBOLD Your homework assignment: LAUGH! In 2021, after 13 years teaching school at the elementary, middle- and high school levels, Devin Siebold had had enough! “I can’t take it anymore!” he said. “l need a career … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. Fasten Your Seatbelts: Big Lux and The Hype hit the Garde’s Oasis Room Which of the following musical components are not integral to hip hop? 1) Synthesizers/samples 2) Bass 3) Drums 4) Violin 5) Turntables/mixers If you answered 4, you’re wrong … Continued
Stage Talk with Rick Koster Where every show has something to say. Take another shot of EAGLES! I remember reading an interview with Eagles singer/drummer/songwriter Don Henley where he talked about writing the song “Tequila Sunrise.” The hit tune was a collaboration with his pal, Eagles guitarist/vocalist Glenn Frey, and Henley said one of … Continued
UNSEEN STORIES Presented by Artreach & AtelierMOCA On display from May 9, 2026 through August 1, 2026 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Featuring jazz from Artreach’s Baggage Claim. Light … Continued
WOMEN’S VOICES The Art of Us Sponsored by Breezeline & Women’s Network of SECT On display from February 4, 2026 through May 2, 2026 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Step into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community … Continued
Charles W. Reyburn From New London On display from December 16, 2025 through February 3, 2026 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Pre-Concert Reception Thursday, December 18th | 6:00 p.m. before the Old Crow Medicine Show’s Holiday Hootenanny Pfizer … Continued
Martha Wakeman AN ITALIAN JOURNEY: Memories, Dreams, Reflections On display from October 4, 2025 through December 10, 2025 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Sunday, October 5th before the screening of Manhattan Short 1:00 p.m. – Opening Reception 2:45 p.m. … Continued
Grace Zazzaro: Illuminating the Sacred through Iconography On display from August 8, 2025 through September 30, 2025 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Opening Reception: before the screening of A CHORUS LINE Tuesday, August 19th | 5 – 6:45 p.m. … Continued
Your HeART Space Art Program presents ART FOR CHANGE On display from June 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Fundraiser to provide FREE art classes for kids! Fundraiser & Reception: Friday, June 13th … Continued
Virginia Reyes Conde On display from March 25, 2025 through May 31, 2025 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. We are thrilled to showcase the amazing body of work of a (self-described) bilingual dyslexic mother, illustrator and … Continued
Double Exposure a collaborative exhibition by Photographer Michael Friedman and Visual Abstract Artist David J. Marchi On display from January 17, 2025 through March 31, 2025 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. This unique exhibition merges Friedman’s iconic … Continued
Robert J. Hauschild Retrospective Exhibit On display from November 4 through December 31, 2024 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. Robert J. Hauschild (b.1941 Queens, NY-d.2012 New London, CT), a New London, award winning artist, will be celebrated with … Continued
Scott Gordley On display from September 5 through November 2, 2024 Lobby exhibit available for viewing Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and for the two hours preceding performances and film screenings. ScottGordleyArt.com For over 35 years, Scott Gordley has been involved in higher education as a faculty member and administrator, serving as department chair … Continued
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:30pm WHEN LAST SEEN an updating of the Demeter and Persephone myth, focuses on a woman gone missing who uses the official wording of a Missing Persons form to call attention to the multitudes like herself. The root cellar, where Persephone is held captive, holds much more than herbs and … Continued
