a Studio Affair

A Studio Affair with Pocket Vinyl – Music, Art, and Magic Combined!

December 20, 2025, 6:30 – 10:00PM
Pocket Vinyl goes on at 9:00 PM
Join us at Village Center for the Arts for an unforgettable evening of creativity, music, and live art! Our next Studio Affair features the one-of-a-kind duo Pocket Vinyl, an incredibly unique piano-slamming, live-painting band from Connecticut.

Pocket Vinyl’s performances are a mesmerizing blend of insightful piano-driven indie rock and spontaneous visual art. As musician Eric Stevenson plays and sings his original songs with raw passion, painter Elizabeth Jancewicz brings the music to life through a live painting, created right before your eyes! Each performance is completely original, and the finished artwork is auctioned off at the end of the show, making every event truly one-of-a-kind.

This special 21+ community event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to BYOB and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled evening surrounded by creative energy. Walk in and experience the fusion of sound and color that has captivated audiences across the region, right here at Village Center for the Arts.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
🕘 Time: 6:30 PM Pocket Vinyl will go on at 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
🎟 Admission: Free | Ages 21+ | BYOB

Come for the art, stay for the music ~ and be part of a night you won’t forget!

(860) 354-4318
Where creativity and community come alive.
www.villagecenterarts.org

 

Dirty Date Night

Dirty Date Night
Saturday: September 13th or October 11th

6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
You choose the date.

This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Village Center for the Arts

 

Women, Wine, & Wheel

Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday: September 20th or October 18th

6:30-9:30PM
Each month is a new start date.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?

Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!

This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair
Saturday, September 20th
6:30-10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.

If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm!

Guests are welcome to bring along their own projects, or simply explore the creative materials we’ll have available, including watercolors, pastels, oil pastels, magazines, and beautiful paper. No prior experience is required—just a passion for creating.

Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to BYOB.
This is a free community event.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
villagecenterarts.org

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!
September 12, 13 & 14 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Drop in any time and get creative at this free, all-ages event—no experience needed!

Walk into our “Stars Hollow” like picturesque art center and get to know our friendly crew!

Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that even Rory Gilmore would love to tuck into her latest read. Choose your own theme, colors, and style—make it as cozy, whimsical, or bold as you like.

Our friendly artists will be there to offer tips and inspiration as you paint.

Just walk in, grab a brush, and let your imagination flow!

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Remembering September 11th

You are cordially invited to attend the twenty fifth anniversary of our 9 – 11 – 2001 Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2024 at Patriots Way Plaza in the New
Milford Railroad Station parking area.

We will gather around the 9 – 11 Monument at 8:00 a.m. The service will commence at 8:46 a.m. and is open to the public. We look forward to your support.

The Memorial Service program:
The apparatus bell will toll at 8:46 a.m.
Our first responders, EMTs, Police and Fire Depts. will raise the flag.
The National Anthem will be sung.
The invocation will be offered.
Local and state officials will offer brief memorials.
God Bless America will be sung.

Sunflower Extravaganza

Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day surrounded by the beauty of sunflowers and the joy of artistic expression!

Spend the day creating a sunflower masterpiece. We’ll have a wide array of sunflower-themed projects to spark your imagination and brighten your day. 

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply love to create, there’s something for everyone. Create your own sunflower masterpiece.

Choose from:

  • Painting Sunflowers on Glass 

  • Sunflower designs on Ceramics

  • Fused glass sunflower dishes, suncatchers & votives

  • DIY sunflower wooden wall hanging

  • Select from Several sunflower-themed canvas designs

  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this vibrant, blooming celebration of creativity!

$15 registration will be applied toward the cost of your project.

Refreshments are welcome

Sunflower Fused Glass

Create a lovely sunflower suncatcher out of glass.
Using a variety of colorful glass, you will create a one-of-a-kind design. Feature just one flower or an entire field; the choice is up to you. Projects will be created on a 6″ piece of glass.

Cost: $ 48.00 per person

Includes materials, instruction, and kiln fusing.
Ages 12+
ages 8+ accepted when a parent is also participating
(Both people must purchase a ticket)

Prefer a bowl or dish, for only $8 we will put your piece in the kiln a seond time for slumping into the shape of your selection.

Blooms at the Barn – Paint & Sip

A Rustic Workshop of Petals, Paint & Pastoral Charm

Step into the serene beauty of the countryside as we bring a blooming barnyard scene to life on canvas!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll paint a charming rustic barn nestled among an array of wild flowers—perfect for welcoming the season with creativity. With guidance from our warm and welcoming instructor, Maureen, you’ll enjoy an easygoing evening full of creativity, calm, and connection.

No experience needed—just bring your favorite drink, a few snacks, and a willingness to enjoy the moment.

 

$40 per person

Adult workshop

 

BYOB and refreshments are welcome

August Business Scene at Candlelight Farms

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
An Evening of Networking, Connection, and Community

Presented by:
All American Waste, LAB Media, and the John Pettibone Scholarship Fund

Join us for a vibrant evening of connections and conversations with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Candlelight Farms in New Milford! This informal networking event offers the perfect open house atmosphere to meet new faces, share ideas, and grow your business network.

🗓 Date: August 14
🕕 Time: 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Candlelight Farms, New Milford

✨ What to Expect:

  • FREE and open to the public

  • A casual, welcoming networking environment

  • Food and beverages served

  • Bring your business cards & a friend or colleague

  • Door prizes welcome — a great way to promote your business!

  • Beverages provided by Housatonic River Brewing

Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections while supporting a great cause!

📢 Let’s grow together — we can’t wait to see you there!