Local News for Scotland, Connecticut

Connecticut Hall of Change – Windham Arts

The Connecticut Hall of Change is designed to recognize formerly incarcerated men and women who have made substantial contributions to Connecticut communities since their release. The Connecticut Hall of Change is an opportunity to highlight individuals who have returned home and are leading lives of change in their communities. You can nominate some one by READ MORE.

Among the Tides Exhibit – Windham Arts

“Among the Tides,” a new exhibit featuring the work of photographer Elizabeth Ellenwood, will be on display at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus from Jan. 23 through March 15, with an opening reception Jan 24. The reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the READ MORE.

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. We will be celebrating on Feb. 1 with a Read-a-long

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. We will be celebrating on Feb. 1 with a Read-a-long Story Time at 10 a.m. followed by crafts and snacks! Refreshments and board games will be available from 9-2. Bring the whole family and see what your local library has to offer! Read READ MORE.

CT Arts Alliance’s Annual Meeting – Windham Arts

To celebrate and launch into 2020, CT Arts Alliance is inviting everyone to their upcoming Annual Meeting January 30 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at The Palace Theatre. Hope you can join us there! https://www.windhamarts.org/event/ct-arts-alliances-annual-meeting/ None of these regional initiatives would have been possible without the Arts Council’s partnership with the CT Arts Alliance, READ MORE.

The Chronicle: Day set aside to …

Day set aside to pay taxes in #Scotland Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Fashion & FestiviTea Fundraiser – Windham Arts

You are cordially invited to attend Art Center East’s Fashion and FestiviTea Fundraiser! Enjoy an afternoon tea with elegant sweets and savories, featuring a show of designs from local and regional fashion designers. https://www.windhamarts.org/event/fashion-festivitea-fundraiser/ You are cordially invited to attend Art Center East’s Fashion and FestiviTea Fundraiser! Enjoy an afternoon tea with elegant sweets and READ MORE.

Happy New Year from Windham Arts! Windham Arts Radio Review starts up again today. We are on every Wednesday 5:10-6 PM on

Happy New Year from Windham Arts! Windham Arts Radio Review starts up again today. We are on every Wednesday 5:10-6 PM on WILI 1400 AM & 95.3 FM. Today during the first part of the show we have Dr. Jamie Eves and Kira Holmes from the Mill Museum to give us all the details on READ MORE.

Nominate Your Hero in the Arts! – Windham Arts

The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing extraordinary things in the arts, for the arts, and through the arts in Connecticut. If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this individual by February 3! https://www.windhamarts.org/2019/12/nominate-your-hero-in-the-arts/ The READ MORE.

Repair Café – Windham Arts

What do you do with a dress that has a tear? With a toaster that no longer works? Toss it? No way! The region’s next Repair Café is Saturday, January 11th, 2020 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church’s Arnold Auditorium, 199 Valley Street in Willimantic. https://www.windhamarts.org/event/repair-cafe/ A Repair Café is a free READ MORE.

Windham Theatre Guild’s Giant Indoor Tag Sale – Windham Arts

Saturday, January 11th from 9 am – 1 pm Windham Theatre Guild will hold its annual Giant Indoor Tag Sale at Burton Leavitt Theatre. Find furniture, jewelry, books, housewares, craft supplies, holiday decorations, and toys! All proceeds to benefit Windham Theatre Guild 🙂 https://www.windhamarts.org/event/windham-theatre-guilds-giant-indoor-tag-sale/ Come shopping for bargains at the Giant Indoor Tag Sale at READ MORE.

Happy New Year from our family here at Windham Arts to you and yours! May this new year be filled with joy

Happy New Year from our family here at Windham Arts to you and yours! May this new year be filled with joy and creativity for each one of you! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Open Auditions for Calendar Girls – Windham Arts

Calling all artists! The Windham Theatre Guild will hold Open Auditions for the March/April 2020 Main Stage production of Calendar Girls by Tim Firth. Auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, January 12th & 13th at 7:00pm at the First Congregational Church. https://www.windhamarts.org/event/open-auditions-for-calendar-girls/ The Windham Theatre Guild will hold Open Auditions for the March/April READ MORE.

The Chronicle: Year in review: Change …

Year in review: Change was in the air for #Scotland in 2019 Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Performing Arts Department at Eastern Connecticut State University is very proud to present Lulu January 24th – 26th. Lulu is a

The Performing Arts Department at Eastern Connecticut State University is very proud to present Lulu January 24th – 26th. Lulu is a contemporary opera inspired by the tragic masterpiece Earth Spirit by Frank Wedekind. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Today is the very last day of the Emporium by Windham Arts at the East Brook Mall! A very special thank you

Today is the very last day of the Emporium by Windham Arts at the East Brook Mall! A very special thank you to all of the artists that took part in our Emporium and to the members of our community that have come to support local artists. What a huge success this Emporium has been! READ MORE.

Local art by our local artists. Here is a beautiful painting of Nathan Hale by Mansfield visual artist Scott Rhoades. We have

Local art by our local artists. Here is a beautiful painting of Nathan Hale by Mansfield visual artist Scott Rhoades. We have so many talented creatives here in the Quiet Corner. The Emporium by Windham Arts at East Brook Mall is open today, Monday, till 8:00 PM and one last day Tuesday, December 24 10 READ MORE.

Amazing pottery by Daniela de Sousa from Spiral Arts available at the Emporium at East Brook Mall. Open just three more days:

Amazing pottery by Daniela de Sousa from Spiral Arts available at the Emporium at East Brook Mall. Open just three more days: Sunday 12-4, Monday 12-8 and Tuesday, Christmas Eve 10-2. Supporting local arts, artists and businesses. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

People Are Awesome

Art comes in so many forms. Check out this way using the power of the sun to burn images into wood! Don’t forget we have amazing creatives right here in our Quiet Corner. The Emporium at East Brook Mall has unique gifts made by the hands of artists and creatives. We are open only four READ MORE.

Photos from WindhamARTS’s post

Check out Gregory Cariglia’s diverse art and John C. Starinovich’s sculptures that he creates using tree holes! These talented artists are featured this week at the Emporium at East Brook Mall. We hope you’ll stop by to see their work! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Today was our last Story Time of 2019. Happy Holidays and we will see you on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in 2020.

Today was our last Story Time of 2019. Happy Holidays and we will see you on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in 2020. The first Story Time of the New Year is January, 2 at 10 a.m. Don’t forget – if Scotland Elementary School is closed or has a delay to due to bad weather, our READ MORE.