New Britain Progressive

07/04/2024

The New Britain Public Library is hosting its Banned Book Club, saying, The Library says that the event is its, Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month’s book is Crank...

06/26/2024

First Church of Christ Congregational is hosting its 2024 July Concert Series. The Church says that its concerts are to include a concert in the Church at 6:30pm, followed by a carillon performance at 7:00pm. July 26:30, BACH to B-A-C-H. J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat major and Reger Fantasy....

06/24/2024

HRA of New Britain recently celebrated 60 years of Community Action! The New Britain Progressive covered it all, click here to read more: https://newbritainindependent.com/2024/06/14/hra-celebrates-60-years-of-community-action/

06/23/2024

The homegoing celebration details for Bro. Brooks are as follows in the text below. We ask that all resolutions are emailed to the church email and any cards of condolences can be mailed to the church address as well. Please read through the aforementioned letter and continue to keep his family in your prayers!
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06/22/2024

By Tim O’Brien, with contributing research by John McNamara from an interview with Dr. Brooks by Rev. Brian Riley People across New Britain and beyond are in mourning because of the passing of Dr. Alton Brooks, the legendary leader, who did so much for so many, organizing, inspiring and building a...

06/19/2024

The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Climate Change. The CCSU Planetarium says, The Earth is warming – but don’t throw away your winter coat! What types of climate change has the Earth experienced in the past? What is ahead for our planet’s future? Let’s ex...

06/18/2024

The City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and Mayor Erin Stewart are hosting the city’s 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Festival in downtown New Britain. The event to honor and learn about Juneteenth and raise the Juneteenth flag in front of city hall. The event is to feature a ...

06/17/2024

06/17/2024

The New Britain Area League of Women Voters has announced its 51st Annual Meeting. “Whether you’re a member already or just wondering what the New Britain LWV does,” the League says. “Join us for pizza with a group of people who want to make a difference!” The event is Wednesday, June 19, ...

06/16/2024

06/16/2024

The North-Oak NRZ's President, Manny Sandoval, has announced the July monthly meeting of the neighborhood organization.

06/14/2024

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Celebrate Juneteenth Movie Days” with Kanopy, featuring, “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts.” “This film explores the often-contradictory role played by the Buffalo Soldiers throughout American history, with particular emphasis on the se...

06/11/2024

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting its 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with an ” Access for All Community Day.” “Join us for this day-long event, featuring artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” says the Museum. “Shop from local Bl...

06/07/2024

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Craft with Pride,” activity in its Makerspace. The event is June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm. The Library says, Create beautiful works of art at the library centered around celebrating LGBTQ+ pride month, in collaboration with New Britain Pride! Come make a qu...

06/05/2024

The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “Eight to the Bar“, at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on June 7, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. The band says it draws, “its musical influences from American roots music- swing, boogie woogie, and Motown.” The Muse...

06/04/2024

The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on the Northern Lights. “Have you even seen the aurora, dancing lights in the northern sky?” asks the Planetarium. “Why is this atmospheric phenomenon so mysterious? Join us for a spectacular visual celebration of the night s...

06/03/2024

New Britain Parks and Recreation is once again hosting its “Main Street Market” for the summer and autumn of 2024. The farmer’s market events, Wednesdays, from June 5th to October 30th. are to feature fresh produce, food trucks and music. The events are in Central Park from 11:00am to 2:00pm. ...

05/30/2024

Editor’s Note (5/30/2024): PAL has announced that the opening day, May 31st has been changed to Osgood Park.

Editor’s Note (5/30/2024): PAL has announced that the opening day, May 31st has been changed to Osgood Park. The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2024. The events are to run ...

05/29/2024

The Music Series at South Church is hosting an June concert featuring PUBLIQuartet. The Music Series at South Church says that, Grammy-nominated PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. PQ’s genre-bending programs range...

05/28/2024

The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2024. The events are to run from May 31, 2024 to August 10th, and are held from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The games are planned weekly: Organizers...

05/22/2024

The New Britain Public Library says that its Banned Book Club will be hosting a Movie Day. The event is May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The Library says, We’ll be taking a break from our planned book discussion to watch “The ABC’s of Book Banning”, a short film about the effects of book ...

05/22/2024

The Health Collective is hosting a Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at the New Britain Public Library for New Britain Teens. The event is May 23, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The Hartford-based Health Collective says that, As a health center and champion of LGBTQIA+ equity, the Health Collective pro...

05/22/2024

05/20/2024

The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by c***e...

05/19/2024

CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully...

05/18/2024

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older A...

05/16/2024

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Tradit...

05/15/2024

The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show Celebrating the Successes of the JWST. “The James Webb Space Telescope continues to delight us with new discoveries about the Universe. Join us on an exploration of these cosmic wonders at our next free public show,” the Planet...