The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra opens its 80th anniversary season with a program of dark, theatrical music led by Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada. The concert features Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff’s The Isle of the Dead, and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. Juilliard violinist Isabela ... 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
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 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
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
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
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. Presented by Artreach, Inc. in collaboration with AtelierMOCA and Be Well Productions, Women in Photography: Then + Now combines visual art, ... Read more
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. Planet 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 ... Read more
A night of high-energy comedy takes place on May 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Bored Teachers brings its Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour to the stage with a brand-new lineup of jokes and stories inspired by life in and around the classroom. Known ... Read more
A classic fairy tale ballet comes to life on May 14, 2026 at 7 pm at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Presented by the World Ballet Company, Cinderella offers a Broadway-style production featuring a cast of 40 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, and elaborate sets. Choreographed by Marina ... Read more
