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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/
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