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Behind the Ballet at Hill-Stead

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey”). A light reception at the museum and a dancer meet-and-greet will follow the performance. Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite…

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November 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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35 Mountain Rd
Farmington, CT United States

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Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey”). A light reception at the museum and a dancer meet-and-greet will follow the performance.
Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link below. All ticket-related matters are to be directed to Ballet Hartford. 
Tickets are $35 plus fees.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-ballet-at-the-hill-stead-lecturedemonstration-reception-tickets-978855060837?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can enter their posters in the statewide CT Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program.  For more information: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/family-days

American Mural Project

Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters

Saturday, November 23 10 — 10:45 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD! Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/adults. This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. SM&NC Animals for…

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Intermediate Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries

To the galleries we go! For this intermediate art class, students will be led around the galleries to sketch what they see. Inspired by the art around them, students will begin by practicing quick sketches to warm up and spend the rest of the session working on a close-up study of an art piece of their choice. This class is specifically designed for children ages 9-15, to enhance their artistic interests and talents. It is for this reason that we…

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