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
Thursday, May 1st, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Ramblin' Dan Stevens (https://www.danstevens.net/) . Dan plays an eclectic mix of acoustic finger style blues. His show is versatile and he has played almost every type of room from nice background music to concerts to houserockin' clubs. He has played all over the Eastern US, Europe, Canada and the Virgin Islands for many years and was a finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. He was also was recently inducted into the CT Blues Hall of Fame.
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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Join us on Friday, May 2nd at the Little Red Barn in Winsted for an evening of fun and prizes at our second annual Trivia Night. All proceeds go to support the Beardsley Library. Tickets include a welcome drink* and may be purchased online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/trivia-night-2025-may--2 or at the Library. Little Red Barn doors open at: 06:00 pm. Game starts at: 07:00pm. *Event is limited to 21+
Friends of the Beardsley Library annual TRIVIA NIGHT at the Little Red Barn
Friday, May 2nd, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home will have Brian DuFord and 2nd Home's own Sean P. McGlynn. Brian will be playing a great renaissance and classical music set from 7:00 - 8:00, and then Sean will join him from 8:00 - 10:00 for two hours of 60's - 90's classic rock.
For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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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
Learn about red and grey fox populations, their habits and habitats, and what we can do to help them survive and how we can coexist. An afternoon with Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Winchester Land Trust Presents “SLY LIKE A FOX”
Saturday, May 3rd, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home welcomes the Substitutes for their first time here. The Substitutes are Patrick Allen on Guitar and Vocals and Andy Robbin on keyboard, ukulele, and vocals. The Substitutes' have a wide range of music beginning with early 50s rock and extending all the way to music from today! They love requests and are pretty willing to play any type of music that makes people happy! Come down and make them feel welcome for their first time here.
For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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The Substitutes at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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
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
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
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
Thursday, May 8th, at 6:30, 2nd Home welcomes back the DenMar Jazz Trio. The trio is Dennis Marolda on drums, Dawn Zukowski on flugelhorn and trumpet, and Austin Tewksbury on guitar. We are thrilled to have the Trio back for our Thursday Jazz/Blues nights, and hope you will come down to enjoy what we know will be a night of great jazz.
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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Friday, May 9th, at 7 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Brian Mattiello. It's always a great night with Brian here, and this time will be no different. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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Join Us for a Night of Creativity and Sustainable Style
Experience the excitement of a live runway show in a remarkable art space. Back after sold-out shows in 2023 and 2019, AMP’s Recycled Runway brings together designers of all ages and abilities to showcase wearable art made from materials that would otherwise be discarded. This year, the runway spotlight will be on designers' sheer creativity—and how sustainability can inspire extraordinary artistic breakthroughs.
The Runway at the Mural: Two Art Forms, One Incredible Evening
Models will take to the runway alongside AMP's remarkable 120-foot-long indoor Art of Work mural that celebrates the stories of workers—and the power of working together. This unique pairing highlights the art of fashion design and clothes-making while raising awareness about sustainability in the fashion industry. All event proceeds benefit the American Mural Project’s hands-on education programs for kids and teens.
Come Be Inspired!
- See the art of up-and-coming designers—from students to professionals.
- Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and connection with fellow art enthusiasts.
- Support AMP’s creative educational programs.
- Join a growing movement that values sustainability in art and fashion.
More Than a Runway—Your Special Evening Includes:
- The Recycled Runway show emceed by comedic playwright Jacques Lamarre
- Up-close runway seats or balcony tickets and access to all three levels of AMP's renovated mill gallery
- Deejayed dance party with light show after the runway presentation
- Dessert reception with cash/credit bar
- The opportunity to meet the designers and models
- A chance to win eco-friendly raffle prizes while showing your support an arts nonprofit
This event is family-friendly. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. (Please note the sale of alcohol and amplified music).
SPONSOR THE RUNWAY: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/runway-2025-sponsorships
All proceeds benefit the American Mural Project (AMP), a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Recycled Runway 2025
Saturday, May 10th, at 7:00 PM, Anne DeMichiel returns to 2nd home. It's always a great night when Anne is here, and this night will be no different. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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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
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
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
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
Thursday, May 15th, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home welcomes the fantastic Dave Robbins & Ryan Newman Blues Machine as a new addition to our Thursday Jazz/Blue series. You may have already seen Dave here with Orb Mellon, and is so you know he is a killer harmonica player. This time he is joined by guitar virtuoso sensation Ryan Newman. Ryan received the first ever New England Music Hall of Fame Best New Artist Award. Ryan Newman plays with the Kosher Kid Dave Robbins and the Amplifiers, Righteous Continental, and Justin Chan and the Vices. We are thrilled to add them to our lineup, and hope you will come down and check them out on what we know will be an evening of great blues music.
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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Dave Robbins & Ryan Newman Blues Machine at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
On Friday, May 16th, at 7:00 2nd Home welcomes back Tom Turci (https://tomturci.com/). Tom is a guitarist, singer and songsmith from central Connecticut whose musical roots stem from bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and country. Tom says his original music echoes sounds from the 70's and earlier. Fingerstyle guitar, downhome strumming, harmonicas singing and a voice all his own to give it life. Great music, drinks, food, and fun!
For reservations (encouraged, but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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Tom Turci at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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