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Hartford resident Anne Cubberly's free weekly e-newsletter informing subscribers of what is FREE! to do in Hartford turns one year old this week !"To celebrate, from January 11 to 17 Real Art Ways is offering a free small popcorn to anyone who mentions both Free Hartford AND Anne Cubberly ... enjoy!" Congratulations, Anne, for doing this great community service, encouraging and informing people about free arts events in our capital city! This week's events after the jump.
MONDAY, JANUARY 11
MLK Day Home Decor Drive
As part of a month of celebrations in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Hands On Hartford is collecting home decor items for Peter’s Retreat. Items sought include framed artwork, mirrors, lamps, rugs, kitchen utensils, small kitchen appliances, etc. in new or gently used condition. Peter’s Retreat provides safe supportive housing and intensive case management for men and women living with HIV / AIDS who would otherwise be homeless. These donations will be used to update and decorate the furnishings of the home and brighten the lives of those who live there. Donations will be accepted through January 18th and may be brought to Hands On Hartford’s central office located at 330 Main Street, third floor. For more information or to arrange a time for a large or bulky drop-off, please call (860) 728-3201 ext. 2006.
The Studio at Billings Forge: 563 Broad St. 860-508-2810
Word Forge: Poetry Reading & Open Mic Series, Favorite Poem Project : Poetry in Spanish and English
7 pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12
Parker Memorial Center: 2621 Main St.
Free H1N1 vaccinations: The City is hosting 3 opportunities
to receive a vaccination.
3 - 6 pm
La Paloma Sabanera: 405 Capitol Ave
Film: Kino Kafe presents: The New Year Parade which examines
tradition and loss set against South Philadelphia's Mummers culture.
7 pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13
Real Art Ways: 56 Arbor St.
Inescapable Rhythms Poetry: Featured Readers Marie Gauthier
and Kerry O'Keefe will be followed by an open mic.
7 pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
Charter Oak Cultural Center: 21 Charter Oak Ave
Exhibitions: Nilofer Haider : Demystifying the Burka
Esam Pasha : Dimensions of Memory
Linda Abadijans: Lambs of Lebanon, a Widow to War
Opening Reception 5:30 pm
Hartford Public Library: 500 Main St.
Unity Banner: Read excerpts from Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream”
speech, and talk about your dreams for your community. Join other kids
make a unity banner for the Children’s Library. Ages 7 and up
3:45 pm
The Studio at Billings Forge: 563 Broad St.
The Farmer's Market is moving indoors to the Studio
Thursdays, 3:30 - 6 pm
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
ArtSpace Gallery: 555 Asylum Ave www.ethanboisvert.com
Exhibition: Work by Guy Tzu-Jan Richters & Michael Richters
January 15 - 30
Opening Reception : 6 - 9 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
Fuller Yoga: 1477 Park St.
Open House: Try sample classes in Fuller Yoga, Hot Yoga, Pilates,
Hip Hop and more
10 am -5 pm
For More Free Events go to www.letsgoarts.org and look under " Fill your Social Calendar".
The Greater Hartford Arts council has put together this great resource to find events.
You can even do a "free" search !
HEALTH CARE.......................................
FREE Clinic on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 12:00-7:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.The Connecticut C.A.R.E. Clinic is a free health clinic for anyone who is uninsured in the state. Patients will receive preventive primary care services including screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, HIV, pregnancy, and vision. Prospective patients for the Connecticut C.A.R.E. Clinic are encouraged to contact a toll-free number (877-233-5159) to schedule an appointment.
The Connecticut C.A.R.E. Clinic also needs your help recruiting 700+ volunteers. Volunteers can sign up by visiting RegOnline
AUDITIONS.......................................
Charter Oak Cultural Center: 21 Charter Oak Ave
Vagina Monologues Casting Call: This is an open call to womwn who want to
be a part of this powerful community production
January 12, 6:30 pm
Performers/Dance artists wanted for Scapegoat Garden
Held at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - Dance Studio A,
15 Vernon St. Register- deborah@scapegoatgarden.org
Saturday January 23 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
CALL TO ARTISTS...............................
La Paloma Sabanera Coffee House is looking for artists interested
in displaying their work.
Contact Virginia Iacobucci 956-5003, viacobucci@snet.net
VOLUNTEERING..................................
Foodshare: Volunteer for Foodshare at Hartford Regional Market on Tuesdays, Fridays
or Saturdays. Contact John or Krista @ 860-286-9999
Hands On Hartford: 40 Pratt St.
Volunteer ! Check out there website and see all the ways you can connect with your community.
Hartford Stage: 50 Church St.
Ushers see the shows for free, go to the website to find out more.
ONGOING....................................................
City Hall: 550 Main St.
Exhibition: The Immigrant Experience: Mural by Mexican artists
Carlos Hernandez Chavez
Main Atrium
Hartford Public Library: 500 Main St.
ARTWalk: Exhibition, Journey(2): A Renewed Consciousness. Paintings and collage
by Stanwyck Cromwell.
Through January 15, 2010
Real Art Ways: 56 Arbor St.
Exhibition: Rockstone and Bootheel: Contemporary West Indian Art
Through March 14
Red Rock Tavern: 369 Capitol Ave 860-246-4527
Tame the Brain Trivia Night: All Categories, Hosted by Craig B. & Ryan Smart
from 104.1. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place team !
Mondays 8 - 10:30 pm
Arch St. Tavern : 85 Arch St.
The Hartford Jazz Orchestra featuring the beautiful voice of Bobbi Rogers.
Mondays 8 - 10 pm
Black Eyed Sally's: 350 Asylum St.
Hartford Jazz Society Jam
Mondays, 8-11pm
Red Rock Tavern: 369 Capitol Ave 860-246-4527
Tuesday Night Jazz : International Jazz Trombonist Steve Davis and Friends
playing live music.
Tuesdays, 8 pm
Firebox: 539 Broad St.
Sundays, Blue Grass from 5-8pm
Wednesdays, Jazz from 6- 9 pm
La Casona Restaurant : 681 Wethersfield Ave
Latin Music Open Mic: Hosted by Carlos Hernandez Chavez and Jay Borges.
Thursdays 6-9 pm
Spiritus: 220 Asylum St.
Wine Tasting
Thursdays from 4:30-7 pm & Saturdays from 1-4 pm
Free Ride.......Hartford Star Shuttle
M-F, 7am-11pm, Sat. 3 pm-11pm
See the website for the shuttle route
Yearly, Anne
annecubberly.com
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