Living as we are in the Golden Age of Hype, meteorological folks have found it necessary to intensify the descriptions of impending bad weather. There’s no such thing anymore as a simple hurricane, tornado, blizzard or ice storm.
Those are boring.
No! We as humans are constantly in overdrive, and so the severity of a weather event can only imply sufficient gravity if it’s billed as a “Superstorm” or a “Snowbomb” or a “Force-10 Twister-Cane” or a “Triple-Typhoon-Face-Eraser.”
No chance of survival! Leave immediately! Preferably by rocket ship!
Well, by now, you know that we in southeastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island, are IN THE DIRECT PATH of one of these disasters.
A Nuclear-Fission-Nor’easter-Icequake the size of Saturn is headed our way on Sunday, and as such could cause confusion regarding your weekend plans to attend one or more of events at the Garde.
Here’s what you need to know — and additional updates will be posted on the Garde website and social media channels.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 SHOWS WILL GO ON AS SCHEDULED
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO)
A NIGHT IN VIENNA
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Mozart | Symphony No.36
Haydn | Cello Concerto in D
Amy Ward-Butler, ECSO Principal Cello
Beethoven | Symphony No. 4
Please note: Downtown New London on street parking with be banned after 11pm.
The Comedy Craft Beer Tour Comedy in the Oasis Room
ERIN MAQUIRE
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Erin Maguire is a comedic firecracker, with a sharp wit, cool style, and an energy higher than mom’s anxiety. Originally hailing from Boston, the hub of funny, her humor draws on her family, her foibles, and her… other fancy words that begin with the letter F. She made her late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She was also featured on The Tamron Hall Show, ESPN, Gotham Live, Game Show Network, and Comedy Central Roasts, as well as hosting on SiriusXM radio.
Please note: Downtown New London on street parking with be banned after 11pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 SCHEDULE CHANGES
The Breezeline Winter Cinema Series
“No Other Choice”
Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 3:00 pm
has been cancelled.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 CLOSURE NOTICE
The Box Office and Administrative Offices will be closed all day.
For tickets and general information
We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday – and we’re excited that the Breezeline Winter Cinema Series resumes on Thursday, January 29 with “Sentimental Value.”
Here’s our full schedule:
https://gardearts.org/series/winter-cinema/
The Garde Staff and Board of Trustees thank you for your understanding, and here’s hoping you stay safe and warm.
Winter Weather Policy:
Should the Garde have to close due to a downtown parking ban, or a State highway closure, the Garde will do its best to reschedule events that may have to be postponed. For movies, the Garde may also repeat screenings of select films at later dates if they were shown under severe weather conditions.
Please check back here for the latest weather updates.