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First Friday of each month from 5:30-8 p.m.
$10 Members, $15 non-Members
$3 for beer and wine, soda is free
First Friday features live jazz music performed by local and nationally known musicians. Attendees have the opportunity to view the Museum’s premier permanent collection, which includes 300 years of American art. Experience art activities and have intriguing gallery talks while you mix and mingle with other art and jazz lovers. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and soda will also be served during the event.
For First Friday sponsorship information please contact the Development Manager at (860) 229-0257, ext. 246.
May 3
Theresa Wright and the Distinguished Gentlemen
Enjoy the sounds of local favorite Theresa Wright as she shares her talented vocals with our First Friday crowd. While influenced by pop and R&B, Wright now performs strictly jazz and has recently recorded an album. Joining Theresa is the Distinguished Gentlemen comprised of Steve Clarke on bass, Dexter Pettaway on drums, and Brad Rickert on keyboard.
Celebrate Tres de Mayo with Puerto Vallarta’s flavorful enchiladas stuffed with chicken or try their bursting beef burrito along with a sampling of their fresh rice and beans. Wash it down with a Bloody Bold Margarita Mix tasting and if you’re in love try it as our signature drink. Also being tasted is Severance Foods’ specialty stone-ground tortilla chips; certified organic and kosher.
May’s Trunk Show Artist is lifelong conservationist Linda Popper who creates wearable art using environmentally responsible materials. Farm raised pearls, coral, and abalone coupled with semi-precious gemstones are coupled with Linda’s gold and silversmithing to make her beautiful natural creations. Check out her work here.
June 7
Rick Costa Quartet
First Friday is back with a summer Garden Party featuring jazz musician Rick Costa, a variety of artists, and some appetizing snacks courtesy of 50 West and Angelo’s Market. Join us on Friday, June 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for a night of great music, delicious food, and terrific art.
Guests will be entertained by the modern jazz sounds of percussionist Rick Costa along with pianist Willie Myetee, bassist Matt Dwonszyk, and trombonist Steve Davis. Rick Costa recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a focus on jazz drum set and orchestral percussion and has performed at countless jazz and percussion festivals. Enjoy delicious bruschetta from 50 West topped with goat cheese, sweet roasted peppers, and walnuts, as well as melon wrapped prosciutto from Angelo’s Market. Don’t forget to check out the dessert topping tasting brought to you by the Purple Pear.
The Museum welcomes Patricia Rosoff, award-winning journalist and artist, for a discussion about her newly published book Innocent Eye: A Passionate Look at Contemporary Art. Join Rosoff at 6 p.m. for her conversation about the ideas and inspirations behind contemporary art, and take the opportunity to acquire a signed copy of her latest work.
Enjoy a trunk show full of original works by jewelry artist Kate Stephen, a self-taught Connecticut local. Get a close up look of the nature driven pieces from Stephen’s collection made from copper, brass, seashells, sea glass, and stones. At 7 p.m., join Michael Mahalchick for a closing discussion about his NEW/NOW exhibition Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.
Thank you to our First Friday sponsors:
Joey Garlic’s | Whinstone Tavern | TD Homers | J. Timothy’s | Bloody Bold Products
Hartford Distributors, Inc. | Onyx Spirits | Savvy Tea Gourmet