Friday, June 13th, 2nd Home welcomes back Tim McDonald. Renowned CT guitarist/vocalist, Tim McDonald (https://www.facebook.com/tim.mcdonald.775?mibextid=ZbWKwL) has been entertaining audiences for 4+ decades. A master at his craft, McDonald delivers his signature style wherever he hits the stage. His long time collaboration with well known guitarist Burt Teague, brought the popular McDonald/Teague Band for over 20 years. Tim has also performed with Danny Kortchmar (guitarist/songwriter for James Taylor). Everyone had a great time the last time he was here, and we know it will be the same this time around. Great music, food, drinks, and fun!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!
BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.
All materials included in price
RSVP online
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Learn to illustrate scenes from the natural world through traditional watercolor techniques. Build confidence and develop your portfolio as you utilize elements of painting and drawing to create form, depth and atmospheric perspective.
Instructor: Leslie Watkins
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $72 / Non-Members: $80
Nature Studies in Watercolor
Teen Art Studio is a welcoming art makerspace just for teens.
Every Second Saturday of the month, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, teens transform the program room with their laughter, inquiring minds, and art. Teen Art Studio (TAS) is a once-a-month, drop-in program that empowers teens to work independently and together on self-directed art projects.
Facilitated by beloved teaching artist Shana Bazelmans, TAS is a welcoming place for teens to:
- Be themselves.
- Have fun making art while making friends.
- Try their hand at varied mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion, photography).
- Expand their knowledge of the visual arts.
- Explore major artworks.
- Build their art portfolios.
- Embark on a collective artistic journey in a relaxed, sociable studio environment, with the guidance of the teaching artist.
New teens can join at any time!
The program is drop-in and free with student admission ($5) or an annual AMP student pass. For details, email michelle@americanmuralproject.org.
Second Saturdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Upcoming Dates:
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
Teen Art Studio is made possible in part by The Torrington Savings Bank Foundation, Renee Chatelain, and Kevin Lyle.
Teen Art Studio
Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to learn how to make a true 18th century cap. Beware - you may not know this but the mobcap you think of is probably NOT correct for 1776. Come learn and be ready for 2026!
The workshop is in Classroom 9. Do let Abigail know you are coming so she can have enough materials - or even better, bring your own.
18th Century Craft Workshops - Make a Cap!
Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday: Author, Composer, and New York Voices commissioned artist with Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.
As a child of the 80’s, Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Lisa’s songwriting career is now in its third decade, with her most notable work coming in the early 2000’s as the front woman and songwriter for the NYC based rock-n-roll band Lisa Jackson and Girl Friday. After a 10 year hiatus from writing and performing, Lisa returned to NYC and the Joe’s Pub Stage to showcase her one woman musical TRANS AM and the concert version of the new musical Doll/Girl , which she has co-created with Joseph Ritsch. Lisa is also a 2025 recipient of an artist grant through the New York State Council on the Arts, in support of TRANS AM.
Co-Sponsor Theodore W. Hine will be hosting a pre-show Wine and Cheese reception starting at 6:00 PM. All ticket holders are welcome to enjoy the idyllic setting of Merryall Arts Center with a glass of cheer overlooking the West Aspetuck.
Lisa Stephen Friday
Dates: Thursday, June 12 to Sunday June 15
Cost: $1200 (workshop only) / $2000 (with lodging included)
Download Workshop Schedule Here
Join renowned French folk artist Marie Colette DuPont-Nivet for an exclusive four-day workshop at Husky Meadows Farm in Norfolk, CT this June. This immersive experience offers an intensive introduction to painting with casein, commonly known as “milk paint.” You’ll learn to make natural pigments and a variety of casein-based painting techniques under Marie Colette’s expert guidance of this ancient medium.
Beyond the studio, enjoy guided foraging hikes and garden tours, intimate artistic discussions, daily farm-fresh meals, evening cocktails, and a concert under the stars. Enjoy the serene landscapes, the company of artists, and freshly grown produce at the farm this summer.
All materials provided. Lodging is subject to availability. Includes eight meals, plant identification hike with resident forager Rana Justice, and private concert by acclaimed pianist Eric Zivian.
Tickets are limited for this rare opportunity to study with a master in an intimate and serene setting.
For more information, visit: www.huskymeadowsfarm.com/marie-colette
Introduction to Casein Painting
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
The Souterrain Gallery invites you to view and pruchase the current works by Ken Krug .
Open Th-Su 11-5 and by appointment
more info at www.souterraingallery.net
About the Artist
Ken Krug is a fine artist, illustrator, and author. He illustrated Michele Obama’s book about the
White House Garden and wrote and illustrated the children’s book, No, Silly! which was on the
Bank Street College Best Books of 2016 list. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous art
shows and were featured on the set of the movie “You Can Count on Me.” Ken Krug is also an
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
Ken spends much of his weekends , summers and other times with his wife Liz Van Doren in Cornwall where the family is deeply rooted .
Art exhibit - Ken Krug - Country Roads & City Streets
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
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