In 2022, the commission recognizes and pays tribute to 50 years of encouraging interest and participation in the arts and culture. Mission Statement: Recognizing the essential value of the arts and artists in the cultural, educational, social and economic vitality of Middletown, the Commission supports artistic excellence, fosters cultural development through the arts, and increases public understanding of, participation in and support for the arts in Middletown, contributing to an improved quality of life for all citizens, enhancing the image of the City and meeting the needs of the varied constituencies.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Email submissions are not accepted at this time. Forms must be hand delivered or mailed to the address provided on the form. One form per registrant. Thank you! Registration forms are available here. Please read the PARTICIPANT GUIDE.
Visit the link provided to register:
https://www.middletownct.gov/296/Kids-Arts-Summer-Enrichment-Program

The Children’s Circus is a unique blend of traditional summer camp with an immersive arts performance-based enrichment program, serving kids age 5 – 15 yrs. old. KIDS ARTS is sponsored in part by the City of Middletown and presented by Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. Registration for city residents open! Space is available to city residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens on April 1st 2022 for nonresidents.

SERVING KIDS AGES 5-15 YRS.
Teeny Tiny Troupe: ages 5-7yrs. (must be 5yrs. by July 8th, 2022)
Core Circus Troupe: entering grade 3 (in fall of 2022) or age 8yrs., and up to age 15yrs.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Circus Director: Jason Leinwand
DATES: Tuesday, July 5th 2022 – Friday, August 5th 2022
(NO DAY PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 4th)
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
LOCATION: Macdonough Elementary School, 66 Spring St.
PERFORMANCE DATE: Friday, August 5th 2022 @ 6pm | Rain Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ 6pm
(NO DAY PROGRAM FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th)

CONTACT
Arts & Culture Office | 860-638-4511 | Email to arts@middletownct.gov
VISIT THIS LINK FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION https://www.middletownct.gov/296/Kids-Arts-Summer-Enrichment-Program
Oddfellows Playhouse | 860-347-6143 | Email to info@oddfellows.org

The Whole Truth: Confronting the History of Slavery in Northern Churches and Beyond
Tuesday, March 22, 7 PM:

We are offering an online screening of the award-winning 2010
documentary “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.”
Thursday, March 24, 7 PM:
We are presenting a panel and community discussion of the
documentary and of New England slavery and its legacies.

Register today by clicking this link provided.

Circus for Adults!

An introduction to circus arts for adults (ages 18 and up).
Join circus performer and educator Allison McDermott for 8 weeks of ensemble circus training.
Explore juggling, basic tumbling, partner acrobatics, balance, Chinese stick and other circus skills!

*No circus experience required*
The class will meet each student where they are in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Allison is truly a dynamic, compassionate, skilled circus coach.
If you have ever just wanted to just try a few things- like balancing or object manipulation,
or see if you can still do a cartwheel- or - if you already have some skills-
and want to keep working on them with a seasoned eye- this class is for you.
-An added bonus- Allison's strengthening and conditioning training is unparalleled-
(& who doesn't need that?!)

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, March 30 - May 25 (8 weeks; no class 4/13)
Tuition: $180
Classes held in person in Middletown at Oddfellows Playhouse
Click Here To Register
or call ARTFARM at 860.346.4390 with any questions!

Click a Re-Set this Spring- Try CIRCUS!

Middletown—Matt Chasen Announces ‘Make Music: Vernal Equinox – Hartford Meets Springfield, The Face of the Bass’ Concert Featuring the Matt Dwonszyk Quartet and the Jason Schwartz Quartet featuring vocalist Natalia Bernal at The Library Studio in Downtown Middletown and livestreamed Saturday, April 9 from 5-9 PM. The concert will be a ‘hybrid,’ free via livestream on the Hartford Jazz Society Facebook Page and with guests in the Studio. Only 30 seats will be sold for $25, or $15 for one band, IN ADVANCE ONLY by contacting t2@librarystudioct.com.

The Jason Schwartz Quartet will start at 5 PM and feature vocalist Natalia Bernal, Jason Ennis on guitar, Connor Meehan on drums, and Jason Schwartz on bass (Springfield).

The Matt Dwonszyk Quartet will start at 7 PM and will feature Jovan Alexandre on saxophones, Matt "Big Red" Knogel on saxophones Curtis Torian on drums and Matt Dwonszyk on bass.

Covid requirements have been relaxed, but we respect anyone who prefers to wear a mask. If the State recommendations change the requirements at the Library Studio may. Free municipal parking is across from the Russell Library on Broad St.

The Library Studio is a multi-purpose studio for music, photography, audio, video recording and live streaming. They have hosted events ranging from Power Yoga to video-taping interviews for documentaries, from parties to band rehearsals and concerts. The Library Studio is excited to build a creative space and community with the great, small City of Middletown.
The Central at 134 Broad is the rear of The Central at 363 Main St. The building was built in 1915 for the Central National Bank & Trust, and now is Webster Bank’s Downtown Middletown branch and home to approximately 30 office tenants.

At The Library Studio in Downtown Middletown & livestreamed
Saturday April 9 from 5-9
March 15, 2022

Performance coming up on Saturday April 16 2022 at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT. Show starts at 8 pm with $15 tickets at the door! Visit this link to purchase tickets.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Whole Truth: Confronting the History of Slavery in Northern Churches and BeyondTuesday, March 22, 7 PM:

Circus for Adults!

The Whole Truth: Confronting the History of Slavery in Northern Churches and Beyond
Tuesday, March 22, 7 PM: