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

 

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman

With the leaves off the trees, you’ll enjoy seeing further through the woods along our trails. This is a great way to get outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the crisp autumn air.  Join us for the monthly First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides.  Approx 2 – 3 miles.
Register here for the November First Friday Hike

*NEW Adaptive Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman (Session 1)

October 15 (Rain Date Oct 28)
FREE
Hike One: 10am – 12pm
Hike Two: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

https://soarexperiences.org/deer-pond-farm-hikes
*Customized trackchairs to be used

SOAR Experiences is excited to partner with The Connecticut Audubon Society – Deer Pond Farm nature preserve in Sherman, CT / Pawling, NY and STARR Adventures Dealership to offer guided adaptive hiking for persons with limited mobility in Action Trackchairs. On this guided adaptive hike, you will get to explore wide gravel trails traversing meadows and forested landscapes with diverse habitats. Naturalists from Deer Pond Farm and the SOAR team will be co-leading this hike. The track chairs move at a walking pace of 2 – 3 miles per hour, are quiet and are customized for each guest by the SOAR Experiences team. Bring a friend or family member to enjoy the Autum air on the trails with us!

SOAR Experiences is a not-for-profit organization offering experiences, education and charitable opportunities promoting outdoor recreation to guests with mobility impairments.

Limited equipment available
SOAR Experiences will set up and customize Trackchairs for each registered user. Registration is through SOAR Experiences via the REQUEST FORM below.

Steps for Hike Reservation:

  1. Fill out the request form

  2. SOAR reviews your request & equipment needs

  3. SOAR confirms you as registered or waitlisted

You are not registered until SOAR Experiences contacts you to confirm your reservation.

Stonewall History Hike @ Deer Pond Farm

Join local historian John Cilio and Deer Pond Farm Director Cathy Hagadorn on an engaging hike exploring the historic stone walls of Deer Pond Farm. Discover the important role these stone walls played in shaping New England’s past. John and Cathy will share insights into how glaciers formed the landscape, how early settlers adapted to the terrain, and how the enduring stone walls connect us to the region’s history.  $5 members, $10 non-members.
Register here for the Stonewall History Hike at Deer Pond Farm.

Click here for a short video of the history of Wakeman Hill Road at Deer Pond Farm.

Stonewall History Hike @ Deer Pond Farm

Join local historian John Cilio and Deer Pond Farm Director Cathy Hagadorn on an engaging hike exploring the historic stone walls of Deer Pond Farm. Discover the important role these stone walls played in shaping New England’s past. John and Cathy will share insights into how glaciers formed the landscape, how early settlers adapted to the terrain, and how the enduring stone walls connect us to the region’s history.  $5 members, $10 non-members
Register here for the Stonewall History Hike at Deer Pond Farm.

Click here for a short video of the history of Wakeman Hill Road at Deer Pond Farm

*NEW Adaptive Hike (Session 2)

October 15 (Rain Date Oct 28)
FREE
Hike One: 10am – 12pm
Hike Two: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

https://soarexperiences.org/deer-pond-farm-hikes
*Customized trackchairs to be used

SOAR Experiences is excited to partner with The Connecticut Audubon Society – Deer Pond Farm nature preserve in Sherman, CT / Pawling, NY and STARR Adventures Dealership to offer guided adaptive hiking for persons with limited mobility in Action Trackchairs. On this guided adaptive hike, you will get to explore wide gravel trails traversing meadows and forested landscapes with diverse habitats. Naturalists from Deer Pond Farm and the SOAR team will be co-leading this hike. The track chairs move at a walking pace of 2 – 3 miles per hour, are quiet and are customized for each guest by the SOAR Experiences team. Bring a friend or family member to enjoy the Autum air on the trails with us!

SOAR Experiences is a not-for-profit organization offering experiences, education and charitable opportunities promoting outdoor recreation to guests with mobility impairments.

Limited equipment available
SOAR Experiences will set up and customize Trackchairs for each registered user. Registration is through SOAR Experiences via the REQUEST FORM below.

Steps for Hike Reservation:

  1. Fill out the request form

  2. SOAR reviews your request & equipment needs

  3. SOAR confirms you as registered or waitlisted

You are not registered until SOAR Experiences contacts you to confirm your reservation.

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 a Gilmore Girls Bandstand Picture Frame

Paint a Bandstand Picture Frame
September 12, 13, & 14
10:30-12:30 / 1:00-3:00 / 3:30-5:30
Paint a handmade bandstand picture frame the Gilmore Girls would be proud of.
This comes with everything you need to paint and create a memory of your time in Stars Hollow!
Each one is a hand made ceramic bandstand ready to put your picture in!
You pick a date and time and register. $40 ea.
Located at 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT.
Call to register (860) 354-4318

villagecenterarts.org

🌼 Watercolor Workshop: 1000 Yellow Daisies

Paint your own grand romantic gesture! Inspired by the unforgettable Gilmore Girls moment when Lorelai asks for “1000 yellow daisies,” this whimsical watercolor class brings that dreamy energy to life on paper.

Join Liz at Gallery 25 as part of A Weekend in the Life, and paint your own field of yellow blooms in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn watercolor basics, daisy techniques, and how to layer color to bring your floral vision to life.

💫 Fun fact: the actor who played Max Medina—Lorelai’s 1000-daisy suitor—will be in town that weekend! It’s the perfect time to channel your inner romantic and celebrate love, art, and Stars Hollow vibes.

🎟️ Materials provided
🖌️ Register at https://square.link/u/zskiZ6Lt

Gallery25CT.com
💐 All skill levels welcome!