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SUMMARY:Live Printmaking Demo: Carborundum Aquatint
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Anthony Kirk\nSunday\, March 22\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nMaterials Fee: $10\n  \nJoin Master Printmaker\, Anthony Kirk\, for a hands-on demonstration of Carborundum Aquatint\, a unique printmaking process. Carborundum Aquatint is a painterly intaglio process whereby the various strengths of a brushmark are determined by the use of fine or coarse carborundum grit mixed in suspension with acrylic matte or gloss medium. \nAfter a demonstration of the process\, you’ll be guided through the creation of your own prints. Gain a firsthand introduction to Carborundum Aquatint\, which you can explore in depth during a following workshop with Anthony Kirk (offered on Tuesdays\, April 7\, 14\, 21 & 28). Click here for more details on the workshop. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/live-printmaking-demo-carborundum-aquatint/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Author Talk & Book Signing: David Ricci
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: David Ricci\nApril 18\, 2026\n2 – 3:30 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nFree and open to the public\n  \nJoin photographer\, David Ricci\, for a public presentation discussing his book\, “Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture.” This work contains nearly 100 photographs taken by Ricci over seven years spent traveling the country at antique fairs\, curio shops\, thrift stores and other resale marketplaces. These images cast a light on historical biases and stereotypes\, and explore themes of consumerism\, racism\, objectification\, beauty standards and popular culture. \nMORE INFO & RSVP
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/author-talk-book-signing-david-ricci/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Lecture with Peter Waite
DESCRIPTION:“Making The Known Unknown”\, Presented by Peter Waite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Apr. 25\, 2026\n1 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nFree and open to the public \n\nFollowing his successful solo exhibition\, Social Memory: Paintings 1987 – 2025 at the Wadsworth Atheneum\, Peter Waite will discuss his work and career. \nAbout the Artist: \nA New England native\, long-time resident of central Connecticut\, and a 1972 alumnus of the Hartford Art School\, Waite has remained an active member of the contemporary art scene in the Hartford region for more than 40 years. \nDuring this time\, Peter has made large-scale paintings that document his travels — real visits to real places — to sites of the built environment that embody public sentiment or ideological concerns. His interest lies in the intersection of personal and social memory. He has intentionally omitted the figure from the representation to emphasize the viewer’s participation as witness to the moment of perceiving\, then remembering\, these architectural spaces. In his studio\, he works in acrylic on rigid panels and uses an equal combination of photographs\, memory\, and sketches done on location to complete the painting. Typically\, the scale of his paintings is large and can range from 4 feet x 6 feet to 8 feet x 12 feet. His goal has always been to make the known\, unknown\, and the ordinary\, extraordinary. \nArtist’s website:\nhttps://www.peterwaite.com/
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/masterclass-lecture-with-peter-waite/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Folksinger Reggie Harris to Present Free Concert for John Brown's Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:The Torrington Historical Society presents a performance by renowned folksinger\, Reggie Harris\, in honor of John Brown’s Birthday!\n\n\n\nTorrington Historical Society will host a performance by renowned folksinger Reggie Harris for the Society’s annual John Brown Birthday celebration. Harris will perform in honor of noted abolitionist and Torringon native\, John Brown\, who was born on May 9\, 1900. The Torrington Historical Society is the steward of the John Brown Birthplace\, located in Torrington\, and recently succeeded in listing the birthplace as a site on the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. \nReggie Harris\, musician\, storyteller\, and educator\, is an internationally acclaimed performer deeply rooted in the power of song and story. Known for his interest in the Underground Railroad and modern Civil Rights movements\, he is a celebrated song leader and advocate for societal change. His Music blends acoustic folk\, African American Spirituals\, gospel\, and social justice activism. For more info\, please visit his website: https://reggieharrismusic.com/. \nPlease register through Eventbrite\, although walk-ins are welcome if space allows. \nThis event is sponsored through the generous support of Thomaston Savings Bank.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/folksinger-reggie-harris-to-present-free-concert-for-john-browns-birthday/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:A Goodnight Kiss
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Goodnight Kiss \nIn 1863\, a time when handwritten letters carried news of hope or despair\, a correspondence began between two young New England residents whose relationship blossomed in the shadow of the Civil War. Missed opportunities\, unreliable mail\, and the ever-present threat of tragedy raised profound obstacles that would make or break their bond. This dramatization of the deeply moving real-life correspondence between two individuals proves the triumph of human connection despite all adversity. \nBased on actual love letters\, this historical drama was produced and directed by veteran TV/film actress Kathy Kelly and written by award-winning\, internationally acclaimed playwright Cinzi Lavin. \n—– \nThe cast features David Macharelli\, Olivia Wadsworth\, Robert Kwalick\, John Fabiani\, Joel Osborne\, Harmony Tanguay\, and Roni Gelormino. \nCINZI LAVIN (Playwright) Cinzi Lavin’s plays and musical dramas have been produced around the U.S. and abroad. Her career highlights include a performance by invitation at the White House in 2010. In 2020\, she was honored with an award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) for her influence on American culture. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. \nKATHY KELLY (Director) Actor/director Kathy Kelly has appeared in numerous film\, stage\, and TV productions as well as co-starring in an Emmy Award-winning TV series. Her directorial credits include professional regional productions of Guys and Dolls\, Arsenic and Old Lace\, and Man of La Mancha\, as well as off-Broadway productions. Her past experience in arts education involves teaching positions at both SUNY Farmingdale and in Long Island University’s prestigious Theatre Department. She is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and Actors’ Equity Association.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/a-goodnight-kiss/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Goodnight Kiss
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Goodnight Kiss \nIn 1863\, a time when handwritten letters carried news of hope or despair\, a correspondence began between two young New England residents whose relationship blossomed in the shadow of the Civil War. Missed opportunities\, unreliable mail\, and the ever-present threat of tragedy raised profound obstacles that would make or break their bond. This dramatization of the deeply moving real-life correspondence between two individuals proves the triumph of human connection despite all adversity. \nBased on actual love letters\, this historical drama was produced and directed by veteran TV/film actress Kathy Kelly and written by award-winning\, internationally acclaimed playwright Cinzi Lavin. \n—– \nThe cast features David Macharelli\, Olivia Wadsworth\, Robert Kwalick\, John Fabiani\, Joel Osborne\, Harmony Tanguay\, and Roni Gelormino. \nCINZI LAVIN (Playwright) Cinzi Lavin’s plays and musical dramas have been produced around the U.S. and abroad. Her career highlights include a performance by invitation at the White House in 2010. In 2020\, she was honored with an award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) for her influence on American culture. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. \nKATHY KELLY (Director) Actor/director Kathy Kelly has appeared in numerous film\, stage\, and TV productions as well as co-starring in an Emmy Award-winning TV series. Her directorial credits include professional regional productions of Guys and Dolls\, Arsenic and Old Lace\, and Man of La Mancha\, as well as off-Broadway productions. Her past experience in arts education involves teaching positions at both SUNY Farmingdale and in Long Island University’s prestigious Theatre Department. She is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and Actors’ Equity Association.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/a-goodnight-kiss/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Of the people\, by the people\, for the people
DESCRIPTION:A Movement Choir Performance\, created by choreographer Paula Josa Jones \nFeaturing: Performers from our Community\, Art tents\, Music\, and Global Food Truck. \nFree and Open to All \nSunday\, July 4\, 2-5 PM \n  \n 
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/of-the-people-by-the-people-for-the-people/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 250 - Paint by Number
DESCRIPTION:Join Five Points Arts at Franklin Plaza\, located in Downtown Torrington \nSaturday\, July 11\n10 AM – 4:00 PM\n \nCelebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America by painting a 20 ft x 6 ft mural. Everyone is welcome to be part of this fun art-making experience! Painting supplies provided\n\nSponsored by:\nThe City of Torrington\nNeag Foundation\nJerry’s Artarama\, West Hartford\nNWCT Arts Council \n\nMural designed by Launchpad artist Macayla Muzzulin.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/celebrate-250-paint-by-number/
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SUMMARY:PRESS NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY\, JULY 17\n6-8 PM\nPress Night (admission by ticket\, $75 each)\n• Print Festival Weekend Opening Celebration \n• Live Auction: 10 Prints by 10 renowned Printmakers \n• Exclusive Preview of the International Juried Print Exhibition \n• Live Music Performance by Gomez & Sadlon\, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra \n• Specialty hors d’oeuvres\, wine \n• Cocktails by Litchfield Distillery
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/press-night/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Five Points Arts Print Festival
DESCRIPTION:Featuring BIG INK\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY\, JULY 18 & 19\n10 AM-4 PM\nPrint Festival (free admission\, open to the public)\nExperience multiple artists printing large-scale woodcut prints on BIG INK’s Legendary Press\, “The Big Tuna”. \nView the International Juried Print Exhibition\, on view throughout the Arts Center – Juried by Kathleen Schroeder\n\nDemonstrations of: Screen Printing\, Digital Printing\, Offset Printmaking\, Lithography\, & Printing on Ceramics\n\nParticipate in Interactive hands-on print activities for all ages\n\nFestival Book Sale & Gift Shop\n\n&\nDon’t miss out on the tasty treats by: The Taco Shack food truck\, on-site both days.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-arts-print-festival/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Five Points Arts Print Festival
DESCRIPTION:Featuring BIG INK\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY\, JULY 18 & 19\n10 AM-4 PM\nPrint Festival (free admission\, open to the public)\nExperience multiple artists printing large-scale woodcut prints on BIG INK’s Legendary Press\, “The Big Tuna”. \nView the International Juried Print Exhibition\, on view throughout the Arts Center – Juried by Kathleen Schroeder\n\nDemonstrations of: Screen Printing\, Digital Printing\, Offset Printmaking\, Lithography\, & Printing on Ceramics\n\nParticipate in Interactive hands-on print activities for all ages\n\nFestival Book Sale & Gift Shop\n\n&\nDon’t miss out on the tasty treats by: The Taco Shack food truck\, on-site both days.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-arts-print-festival/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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