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ART GALLERIES

Artworks Gallery

Greater Hartford's Premier Gallery of Contemporary Art

233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 247-3522


New England Center for Contemporary Art

Open: May through October; Wed. through Sun. 12 noon - 5pm.
Admission: Free.

Route 169, Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-8899


Nilsson Studio

Artist studio & gallery, exhibiting fine contemporary and impressionist oil & watercolor paintings and drawings

1 Spring Street, P.O. Box 261, Chester, CT 06412
Leif Nilsson, Proprietor
(860) 526-2077

E-mail: Leif@nilssonstudio.com
Web: http://www.nilssonstudio.com


Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 232-1006

http://www.hartnet.org/raw/ (or) http://www.xenonarts.com/art_org/raw/raw1.html


Ridgefield Guild of Artists

P.O. Box 552, Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-8863

E-mail: rgoa@rgoa.org
Web:
http://www.rgoa.org/


Yale Art Gallery

1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 432-0600
http://www.yale.edu/art/general.html#resources


Art Links

Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail

Xenon Arts

Yahoo! Arts Search



BALLET & MODERN DANCE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

211 West 61st Street, 3rd Flr., New York, NY 10023
(212) 767-0590; Fax: (212) 767-0625
Judith Jamison, Artistic Director
http://www.alvinailey.org/


Connecticut Ballet

20 Acosta Street, Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 964-1211; Fax: (203) 961-1928
Brett Raphael, Artistic Director
http://www.hartnet.org/~artsinct/MT_CT_Ballet.html


East Coast Youth Ballet

1122 East Main Street, Stamford CT 06902
(203) 323-8016; (914) 777-1377
Laurie Gage
E-mail: laurie.gage@usa.net
Web:
http://members.tripod.com/~ecyballet/


Hartford Ballet

224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 525-9396; Fax: (860) 249-8116
Kirk Peterson, Artistic Director

http://www.culturefinder.com/output.htm/Hartford_Ballet.htm


Ballet Links

Ballet Archive
Ballet New England
Ballet Theatre of Boston
Ballet Web Ring
Boston Ballet
Classical Dance & Ballet Discussion Groups

Dance Artists in Rhode Island
Cyberdance: 2,000 Links to Ballet on the Net
Index of Modern Dance & Ballet Companies in the U.S. & Canada

Joffrey Ballet School
Yahoo! Ballet Search
Yale Dancers



HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

Stowe House, Harriet Beecher

71 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 525-9317


Mark Twain House

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 247-0998

http://www.hartfordct.com/mthone.html


Webster House, Noah

227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-5362

http://www.ctstateu.edu/~noahweb/noahwebster.html


Historical Links

Conn. Historical Page
History Web Ring
Housatonic Valley Historic Sites

The National Register of Historic Places provides a database of more than 80,000 historic properties, searchable by state.


(SEE ALSO HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS)



MOVIES

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Cinestudio

Situated on the campus of Trinity College, Cinestudio is a charming movie theatre reminiscent of the old days, replete with balcony and well-maintained authentic decor. Movie fare borders on the eclectic and artsy, with a generous sampling of foreign films and some second-run mainstream box office hits. Certain shows co-sponsored by the Alliance Française. General admission $4.50, students & educators (with I.D.) $3.50. Call (860) 297-2463 to be placed on mailing list for free schedules.
300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106.

http://www.trincoll.edu:81/news/cinestudio/


Movie Links

Best Video (video tape, laserdisc sales & rentals)
Internet Movie Database

Movie Theatres & Showtimes
(courtesy of the Hartford Courant)

New Haven Advocate's Film Reviews, Screentimes, Clips & Search Feature



MUSEUMS

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Open: Mid-April through mid-November; Thurs. & Fri. 10am - 3pm; Sat. & Sun. 12 noon - 5pm.
Admission: Free.

UConn School of Fine Arts, Depot Campus
6 Bourn Place, U-212, Storrs, CT 06269-5212
(860) 486-4605
Frank W. Ballard, Professor Emeritus (Founder)

E-mail: tiala@neca.com (Crystal Tiala, Webmaster)
Web:
http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~wwwsfa/bimp


William Benton Museum of Art

Open: Tues. through Fri. 10am - 4:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 1 - 4:30pm; closed Mondays, holidays, & during exhibit changes.
Admission: Free. (Group tours by appointment.)

245 Glenbrook Road, U-140, Storrs, CT 06268
(860) 486-4520
Lynn Eriksson, Membership Chairman

E-mail: WBMADM05@uconnvm.uconn.edu
Web:
http://www.ucc.uconn.edu/~wwwwbma/


Brown's Forge

Brown's Forge was built in 1870 and was one of the few remaining blacksmith shops left in the area when it closed in 1962. The shop is complete with all tools and a working forge.

Brown's Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT 06755
(860) 350-0300


Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum

Open: Year round; Saturday 9am - 1pm (weather permitting).
Admission: Free.

Off Bridge Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-0343


 

Connecticut Trolley Museum

Meticulously restored by the loving hands of volunteer trolley enthusiasts, these fully-operational relics of a bygone era evoke both nostalgia and an appreciation for efficient, non-petroleum-based public transportation. Don't miss the special treat of the "tunnel of lights" during the holiday season (Thanksgiving thru New Year's).
58 North Road, East Windsor (Warehouse Point), CT 06088 (860) 627-6540

http://www.iconn.net/trolley/

Connecticut's other Trolley Museum is located at 17 River Street, East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 467-6927

Related sites of interest:
Danbury Railway Museum, Inc.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

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Prudence Crandall Museum

Open: Feb. 1 through Dec. 14; Wed. through Sun. 10am - 4:30pm.
Admission: Adults $2, senior citizens (60+) & youth (6-17) $1, ages 5 & under free. Group rates: free to school groups (by appointment).

Junction Routes 14 & 169, Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9916


Gurleyville Grist Mill

Open: Third Sunday in May through second Sunday in October; 1 - 5pm.
Admission: Donation.

Stone Mill Road, Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-9023


Nathan Hale Homestead

Open: Mid-May through mid-October; daily 1 - 4pm (and by appointment).
Admission: Adults $4, children $1. Group rates: 10% discount.

2299 South Street, Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-6917


Mansfield Historical Society Museum

Open: June through September; Thurs. & Sun. 1:30 - 4:30pm. (Research library open year round, by appointment.)
Admission: $1.

954 Storrs Road (Route 195), Storrs, CT 06268
(860) 429-6575


Mystic Seaport Museum

75 Greenmanville Avenue, P.O. Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-0711; Visitor Information: (860) 572-5315
Toll Free Information: 1-888-9SEAPORT (888-973-2767)
E-mail: webmaster@mysticseaport.org
Web:
http://www.mysticseaport.org/


New Britain Museum of American Art

56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT
(860) 229-0257
http://www.commnet.edu/QVCTC/student/rmayjr/newbrit2.html


New England Air Museum

Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 623-3305; Fax: (860) 627-2820
E-Mail: staff@neam.org
Web: http://www.neam.org/


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An awe-inspiring legacy to J. Pierpont Morgan's lust for collecting the finest art from around the world, the Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the country, housing nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning more than 5,000 years. Admission is $6/adults, $4/seniors & students with I.D., $3/children 6-17, free to children under 6 and to members. Individuals are admitted FREE all day Thursdays and from 11am - noon on Saturdays. Call (860) 278-2670 for information on guided tours.
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103.
http://www.hartfordct.com/wal.html (OR) http://news.courant.com/interact/xroads/pleasure/wadsw.stm


Windham Textile and History Museum

Open: Year round; Fri. through Sun. 1 - 5pm.
Admission: Adults $4, students/seniors $2. Group rates available.

Corner of Main & Union Streets, Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-2178


Museum Links

Yahoo! Museums & Galleries Search



SCIENCE

Connecticut State Museum of Natural History

Open: Thurs. through Mon. 12 noon - 4pm; closed holidays.
Admission: $1 donation; free for members, UConn students, and children under age 3. (Group rates/tours by appointment.)

Wilbur Cross Building, Univ. of Connecticut, Box U-23, Storrs, CT 06269-3023
(860) 486-4460
E-Mail: mnhadm05@uconnnvm.uconn.edu
Web: http://www.Ucc.UConn.edu/~wwwmnh/

Connecticut State Museum of Natural History

Hours: Thursdays through Mondays, 12 noon - 4pm.
Admission: $1 donation requested.
Museum Memberships: Student/Senior $15, Individual $25, Family $35, plus several Donor Categories
Family Days & Discovery Days, Workshops, Special Events, Slide Talks, Ethnic Dinners (some activities by pre-registration)

Wilbur Cross Building, Univ. of Connecticut, U-23, Storrs, CT 06269-3023
(860) 486-4460

E-Mail: mnhadm05@uconnnvm.uconn.edu
Web: http://www.Ucc.UConn.edu/~wwwmnh/


Dinosaur Park Association, Friends of

400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 257-7601
Christine Sprague, President


Discovery Museum

4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 372-3521
http://www.fieldtrip.com/ct/33723521.htm


Peabody Museum of Natural History

170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 432-5050
Richard Burger, Director
E-mail: richard.burger@yale.edu
Web:
http://www.peabody.yale.edu/


Science Center of Connecticut

Museum hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Admission is $6, $5 for seniors (60 and older), $5 kids 3-15, 2 and under are free. $2 a seat for planetarium and laser shows in the Gengras Planetarium.

950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 231-2824
E-mail:
Web:
http://www.sciencecenterct.org


MISCELLANEOUS ATTRACTIONS

Balloons Over Bristol
Each Memorial Day @ Bristol Eastern High School. Hot air balloons go up at 6am and 6pm, weather permitting.

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