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SUMMARY:Magic Carpet Ride 90s Nostalgia Drag Brunch with Jackie Cox at The Social Bar + Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:A high-energy throwback drag brunch packed with 90s nostalgia takes place on May 24\, 2026 at The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nPresented by Sky Casper Entertainment\, this special edition of Pink Eggs & Glam features Jackie Cox in a fully immersive brunch experience inspired by iconic 90s pop culture. Guests can expect live singing\, comedy\, interactive moments\, campy performances\, and plenty of nostalgic references from the decade’s music\, television\, and fashion. \nThe event includes two performances\, with seating at 11 am and 2 pm and showtimes at 12 pm and 3 pm. Guests ages 14 and older are welcome. \nAdvance tickets are $30\, with limited availability and higher pricing at the door if space remains. Food and beverages are sold separately by the venue. Pink Eggs & Glam merchandise will also be available\, and guests will have opportunities for photos and autographs after the show. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit skycasper.com/events.
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LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London
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SUMMARY:Planet K-Pop: The Ultimate KPop Tribute Concert at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:A high-energy celebration of global K-pop music and dance arrives on June 1\, 2026 at 7 pm at the Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nPlanet K-Pop brings the music and excitement of artists including BTS\, BLACKPINK\, and songs inspired by KPOP Demon Hunters and Huntr/x to the stage through live singers\, dancers\, and immersive concert-style production. \nThe performance combines synchronized choreography\, dynamic lighting\, dance battles\, audience interaction\, and large-scale visual moments designed to recreate the energy and excitement of a live K-pop experience. Blending concert entertainment with theatrical staging\, the show delivers a fast-paced evening for longtime fans and newcomers alike. \nPlanet K-Pop is an independent tribute production and is not affiliated with the artists\, films\, or composers referenced in the performance. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/planet-k-pop-the-ultimate-kpop-tribute-concert-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London
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SUMMARY:Women in Photography: Then + Now at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:An evening celebrating the history\, creativity\, and impact of women and underrepresented genders in photography will take place on June 3\, 2026 at the Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nPresented by Artreach\, Inc. in collaboration with AtelierMOCA and Be Well Productions\, Women in Photography: Then + Now combines visual art\, theater\, and conversation into a multidisciplinary cultural event exploring the past\, present\, and future of photography. \nGuests can begin the evening between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Lobby Gallery with the exhibition Unseen Stories\, featuring photography and opportunities to meet participating artists and members of AtelierMOCA. \nThe main program begins at 7 pm in the Oasis Room with Breaking Glass\, a one-woman play inspired by pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. The production is written and performed by Emma Palzere-Rae and directed by Kato McNickle. \nFollowing an intermission with refreshments\, the evening concludes with a fireside conversation featuring AtelierMOCA and Emma Palzere-Rae\, moderated by Artreach Executive Director Becca Atkins. \nAdmission is free and open to the public\, with donations benefiting Artreach accepted during the event. \nFor reservations and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/women-in-photography-then-now-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:CT Open House Day at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNow in its 22nd year\, Connecticut Open House Day is a statewide celebration encouraging residents and visitors to explore museums\, arts venues\, and cultural attractions throughout the state. The Garde Arts Center will open its doors from 12 pm to 5 pm with a variety of free activities and programs throughout the day. \nFree guided tours of the historic theater will take place at 12 pm and 1 pm\, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the 1926 movie palace\, its restored architecture\, and its role in New London’s arts community. \nGuests can also explore the photography exhibition Unseen Stories in the Main Lobby from 12 pm to 5 pm. Developed through workshops led by AtelierMOCA in collaboration with Artreach\, Inc.\, the exhibit examines empathy and human connection through photography. \nAdditional activities include live programming from Radio Mitchell from 12 pm to 4 pm and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo from 12 pm to 2 pm\, where visitors can explore and try orchestral instruments with guidance from ECSO musicians. \nAt 2 pm\, the Garde’s giant screen will present a free screening of the documentary Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN\, exploring the story behind the creation of the groundbreaking sports network. \nThe day concludes with a paid evening comedy performance featuring Mike Hanley at 8 pm in the Oasis Room as part of the Comedy in the Oasis Room series. \nFor schedules\, tickets\, and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/ct-open-house-day-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mike Hanley – Comedy in the Oasis Room at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented 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 everyday life. \nKnown for his intense stage presence and rapid-fire delivery\, Mike Hanley has appeared on CBS’s Funniest Comedians in Boston as well as national programs including the Today Show and Good Morning America. His comedy can also be heard on SiriusXM\, and his viral YouTube content has reached millions of viewers. \nA former winner of UCONN’s “Funniest Person on Campus” competition\, Hanley has gone on to headline major comedy venues including Mohegan Sun Casino\, Foxwoods Resort Casino\, Catch a Rising Star\, and The Golden Nugget. He has shared the stage with comedians including Kevin Nealon\, Jay Mohr\, Jim Breuer\, and Jessica Kirson. \nComedy in the Oasis Room offers an intimate setting where audiences can experience stand-up performances up close in one of the Garde’s smaller performance spaces. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/mike-hanley-comedy-in-the-oasis-room-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London
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SUMMARY:Aesthetic Illusions: An Afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose by Randall Horton at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 explores themes of identity\, belonging\, community\, and the meaning of place through deeply personal and socially reflective storytelling. \nFollowing the reading\, Radical Reversal will perform selections from their release Aesthetic Illusions\, blending jazz\, spoken word\, and experimental performance into an immersive artistic experience. \nThe afternoon concludes with a question-and-answer session\, offering audience members the opportunity to engage directly with Horton and the performers about the creative process\, literature\, music\, and the connections between artistic disciplines. \nCombining poetry\, live music\, and discussion\, the event highlights the power of artistic expression to explore both personal and shared human experiences. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/aesthetic-illusions-an-afternoon-of-poetry-and-literary-prose-by-randall-horton-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Debbie McGrath: Other People’s Chairs Book Launch at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhotographer 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 quotations inspired by moments captured throughout her life and travels. \nHeld in the Oasis Room\, the evening includes conversation\, music\, and opportunities for guests to connect with the author and explore the themes behind the book. Admission includes a signed copy of Other People’s Chairs. Music for the event will be provided by DJ JAYPO. \nLight refreshments will be served\, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase framed and printed photographic selections from the book\, available exclusively during the launch event. Proceeds from those sales will benefit the Garde Arts Center’s P:ACE (Partners: Arts. Community. Education.) initiatives. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/debbie-mcgrath-other-peoples-chairs-book-launch-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis special performance is part of the lead-up to Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The celebrated 15-member ensemble has served as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s resident orchestra since 1988 and is recognized worldwide for preserving and advancing the art of jazz through performance\, education\, and global touring. \nThe orchestra’s repertoire spans classic works by legendary composers including Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Thelonious Monk\, Charles Mingus\, and Dizzy Gillespie\, alongside original compositions and arrangements by current orchestra members. \nThe evening features performances by an acclaimed roster of musicians\, including Ryan Kisor\, Kenny Rampton\, Marcus Printup\, Vincent Gardner\, Sherman Irby\, Alexa Tarantino\, Dan Nimmer\, Carlos Henriquez\, and Obed Calvaire\, among others. \nBorn in New Orleans\, Wynton Marsalis is one of the most influential figures in modern jazz. A Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter\, composer\, educator\, and advocate for jazz culture\, Marsalis has performed thousands of concerts around the world and remains a leading voice in preserving the traditions and future of jazz music. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit gardearts.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis-at-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London
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