A full day of free tours, exhibits, live experiences, and entertainment will take place on June 13, 2026 at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320, as part of Connecticut Open House Day. Now in its 22nd year, Connecticut Open House Day is a statewide celebration encouraging residents and visitors to ... Read more
A night of stand-up comedy arrives on June 13, 2026 at 8 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Presented by The Comedy Craft Beer Tour, Comedy in the Oasis Room features headlining comedian Mike Hanley performing his high-energy brand of observational comedy focused on relationships, parenting, marriage, and ... Read more
An afternoon of poetry, music, and conversation will take place on June 18, 2026 at 4 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. The program features Randall Horton, Ph.D., Professor of English at the University of New Haven, presenting readings from his acclaimed work Definition of Place. Horton’s writing ... Read more
An evening celebrating photography, storytelling, and personal reflection will take place on June 25, 2026 at 6 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Photographer and author Debbie McGrath will officially launch her new coffee table book, Other People’s Chairs, a collection that combines photography, personal stories, reflections, and ... Read more
An evening of world-class jazz performance comes to the Garde Arts Center on June 27, 2026 at 8 pm with the internationally acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis. This special performance is part of the lead-up to Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director ... Read more
