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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2026 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: March 26–April 12\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: March 26\, 6 – 8 p.m.  RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tue–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m. \nThe Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University has announced the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. It will take place in The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury from Thursday\, March 26\, through Sunday\, April 12\, 2026. \nAn opening reception sponsored by the Department of Art will be held on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The Gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday\, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. RSVP for the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873. \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing professional artists. The M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Five graduate students will present their thesis work this year\, featuring diverse media and innovative approaches that reflect their unique artistic visions. \nArtists whose work will be exhibited are: \nLoren Birtha \nOctavia C. Byrd \nJacqueline Joyce \nKatherine Moran \nRiley Weaver \n  
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
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SUMMARY:Gallery Reception: WCSU Art Faculty Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY RECEPTION – WCSU ART FACULTY EXHIBITION: This exhibition will feature new work by the talented visual artists who comprise the faculty of the Department of Art at WCSU. A variety of media and styles will be represented\, reflecting the breadth of expertise our instructors lend to the various degree programs offered by the department\, including Graphic Design\, Illustration\, Painting\, and Photography. From 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. The exhibition will be on display from Feb. 5 through March 8. Register to attend the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-reception-wcsu-art-faculty-exhibition-tickets-1980186655592
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-reception-wcsu-art-faculty-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Public Events,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20251028T131054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T194241Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading and Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:POETRY READING AND GALLERY OPENING: CSU Professor of Creative and Professional Writing and Kathwari Honors House Director Dr. Brian Clements will participate in the grand opening of the Four Monkeys Art Gallery at Innovation Studios\, 18 Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury. From 4 to 6 p.m.\, the event will feature art\, live music and ekphrastic poetry. Clements will read his poem\, which also will be on display next to its inspiration\, “Flow\,” by WCSU alum painter Casey Lerner. The public is invited. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Innovation Studios\, 18 Old Ridgebury Road\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Music,Reading,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20250512T184425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T123109Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening- 2025 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition in NYC
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2025 M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION IN NYC: \nWestern Connecticut State University at Blue Mountain Gallery \n2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\nJune 17 – July 5\, 2025 \nOPENING RECEPTION:\nThursday\, June 19\, 5–8 p.m. \nThe Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce the 2025 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27th Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY. \nAn opening reception will be held on Thursday\, June 19\, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from June 17 through July 5\, 2025. The gallery is open for viewing 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Tuesdays through Saturdays. \nThe M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of WCSU’s Department of Art’s Graduate Program. M.F.A. degrees are available in Painting\, Illustration\, and Interdisciplinary Visual Art. The exhibition is supported by the Jason and Ellen Hancock Student Endowment Fund at WCSU. Six M.F.A. graduates will present their work: \nTony DeZinno \nAndrea McLaughlin \nJilian Mirabal \nJoseph Nolan \nCristina Querrer \nShay Winslow | Sluggo
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2025-m-f-a-thesis-exhibition-in-nyc/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27 Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20250122T145356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T205636Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2025 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION:\nMarch 27–April 13\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: March 27\, 6 – 8 p.m.  RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2025-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-alumni-night-tickets-1207679795779. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tue–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m. \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing\, professional artists. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Graduate candidates presenting their thesis work this year are: \nTony DeZinno \nAndrea McLaughlin \nJillian K. Mirabal \nJoseph Nolan \nCristina Querrer \nSluggo
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2025-mfa-thesis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20250122T150833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050312Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - Color + Light
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – COLOR + LIGHT: \nOn view Feb. 7 – March 2\, 2025\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, March 2\, noon – 2 p.m. \nFritz Horstman\nAnne Lindberg\nGreg Lock\nPete Mauney\nColleen McGuire\nJulia Rooney \nPost-Impressionist artist George Seurat’s most famous painting “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” inspired Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George” WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts’ spring production (Feb. 21 – March 2). The exhibition Color and Light\, presented in conjunction with the production\, features six visual artists whose works are concerned with the interaction of color and the phenomenon of light. The exhibition will include artworks in cyanotype\, drawing\, painting\, photography\, stop motion animation\, and video. The title Color and Light is derived from a song in Act I; a “sneak peek” performance of the song by cast members is planned as part of the reception on Feb. 6. RSVP for the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-color-and-light-tickets-1119008968949. \nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center is dedicated to presenting professional\, contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programming. By providing outstanding visual art experiences\, we seek to inspire our audiences to embrace new ideas and perspectives and appreciate art in all its forms. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWestern Connecticut State University\nWestside Campus\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-color-light/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20241016T130232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T151716Z
UID:10070000-1731063600-1731074400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:First-Generation College Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE CELEBRATION: Celebrate first-generation college students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Higgins Hall Patio on the Midtown campus. Hear students\, alumni\, faculty and administrators share their experiences and join in First-Generation College Celebration Kahoot and SGA Musical Chairs. Music and refreshments will be provided. First-generation attendees will receive a commemorative t-shirt or button and participate in a group photo.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/first-generation-college-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Higgins Hall Patio\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Food,Games,Outdoor,Panel discussion,Reception,Social Event,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pre-Collegiate and Access Programs Department":MAILTO:pcaap@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240826T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T143039Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – LISA ELMALEH\, “TIERRA PROMETIDA / JESSICA WOLFF\, “THE NEW MESTIZA”: \nLisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida\nJessica Wolff: The New Mestiza\nTwo Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration \nOn view Sept 12–Oct 13\, 2024\nOpening Reception: Thurs\, Sept 12\, 2024\n6 – 8 p.m. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWestern Connecticut State University\nWestside Campus\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon – 4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nLisa Elmaleh’s series of photographs\, Tierra Prometida\, captures the multifaceted aspects of migration along the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Her work encompasses the people\, landscape\, migratory routes\, and humanitarian efforts in the area. While conveying both empathy and urgency\, her work challenges the myth of the American Dream from the perspective of the borderland environs\, the individuals seeking asylum in the United States\, and the volunteers and groups involved in providing essential assistance to migrants. \nJessica Wolff’s photographs delve into the experience of being Mexican-American and navigating the dynamics of two cultures that often clash or contradict each other. Embracing the term “mestizos” (of mixed race)\, Jessica acknowledges her and her subjects’ Indigenous and Spanish ancestry. Using symbols and icons from both Mexican and American history\, she creates a fusion that represents a new culture\, new myths\, new icons\, and new images\, where there is no longer a strict division between Mexican and American identities\, but rather the emergence of a new mestiza culture. \nReserve a spot for the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-opening-lisa-elmaleh-tierra-prometidajessica-wolff-the-new-mestiza-tickets-917287861687
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240510T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T164726Z
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SUMMARY:2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition in NYC
DESCRIPTION:2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery\, NYC\nJUNE 18 – JULY 6\, 2024 \nOpening Reception: Thursday\, June 20\, 5-8 p.m. \nThe Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce the 2024 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27th Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY. \nAn opening reception will be held on Thursday\, June 20\, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from June 18 through July 6\, 2024. The gallery is open for viewing 11 am to 6 pm\, Tuesdays through Saturdays. \n  \nFor details about the artists\, go to https://news.wcsu.edu/wcsu-announces-2024-m-f-a-thesis-exhibition-at-blue-mountain-gallery/
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2024-mfa-thesis-exhibition-in-nyc/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27 Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240418T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T180407Z
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SUMMARY:Media Arts Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:MEDIA ARTS FILM FESTIVAL: The WCSU Media Arts Film Festival & Digital Interactive Exhibition will begin with a 6 p.m. reception and Digital Interactive Media Arts Exhibition in the Midtown Student Center lobby\, and a 7 p.m. film screening and awards ceremony in the Midtown Student Center Theater. The festival is free and open to the public; formal attire is encouraged\, but not required. There will be hot and sweet refreshments and a cash bar during the reception. \nSponsored by the BEA Student Media Club\, WCSU Alumni Association\, and Department of Communication & Media Arts\, the event will culminate with awards for best short films\, documentaries\, news\, screenplays\, animation\, interactive media\, soundscapes and music videos. The judging panel includes faculty\, media professionals\, and WCSU alumni.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/media-arts-film-festival/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Movie,Public Events,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240403T154216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T143608Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Community Celebracion
DESCRIPTION:HISPANIC COMMUNITY CELEBRACION: \nWestern Connecticut State University will celebrate its recent designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution with an afternoon of events that pay tribute to the heritage of the community the university serves from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The festivities will take place at the Berkshire Hall lobby and patio on the university’s Midtown campus\, 181 White St. in Danbury\, and will be free and open to the public. The first 150 attendees will receive an HSI T-shirt and everyone who attends will be entered in a raffle for some WCSU Swag. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation. \nPlanned events include: \n3:30 p.m. – Welcome by WCSU Pre-Collegiate & Access Programs Associate Director Jessica Coronel\, and Gabriela Perez\, a graduating senior majoring in Anthropology/Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Multicultural Studies. Perez’s senior thesis for the Anthropology/Sociology major is an ethnographic study focusing on what makes a quality HSI. She is interviewing students and faculty\, and will be summarizing her findings and personal experiences of the difference that intentional HSI planning and development can make in the lives of Hispanic students. \n3:45 p.m. – Celebration of Puerto Rican faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Brass City Bomba \n4:15 p.m. – Celebration of Brazilian faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Benção Capoeira \n4:30 p.m. – Lobo Awards Ceremony\, presented by WCSU Interim President Manohar Singh and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology Dr. Carina Bandhauer. Recipients are: Lobo Leadership Award –   Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves; Lobo Student Award – Najely A. Clavijo; Lobo Faculty/Staff Award – WCSU Director of Financial Aid & Student Employment Melissa Stephens; Lobo Alumni Awards – Carolina Bortolleto and Camila Bortolleto \n5:10 p.m. – Celebration of Mexican faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by Trio Los Pájaros – Mariachi Music \n5:45 p.m. – Celebration of Ecuadorian faculty\, staff\, students and community members with a performance by dancers from the Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury \n6 p.m. – Closing \nIn addition to the entertainment\, WCSU’s Sodexo dining services will provide an assortment of food to celebrate the occasion in style. Among the offerings will be an aguas frescas station\, and tortilla and plantain chips with assorted dips including jalapeno cheese sauce\, pico de gallo\, salsa\, guacamole and hot sauce. A buffet will feature grilled chicken asada\, jasmine rice and a garden salad\, and there will be a churro station for dessert — all at no cost to celebration participants. \nRSVP at https://wcsutickets.regfox.com/wcsu-hsi-designation. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/hispanic-community-celebracion/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Diversity,Food,Music,Public Events,Reception,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240306T205833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T205944Z
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SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception & Alumni Night
DESCRIPTION:2024 M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION & ALUMNI NIGHT:  \n2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition\nOpening Reception & Alumni Night\nThursday\, March 21\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\nco-sponsored by the Department of Art and the Alumni Association \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing\, professional artists. The M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Six graduate students will present their thesis work this year: Amy Caco\, Lucy Gallagher\, Taylor Green\, Andrew Mark\, William J Parrott III\, and Denise Rosa. \nThe exhibition will run from March 21 through April 7. The gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday\, and from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. \nReserve a spot at the Opening Reception here.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-alumni-night/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20240131T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T150351Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - "The Circe Effect"
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – ‘THE CIRCE EFFECT: WOMEN’S CREATIVE POWER RECLAIMS THE NARRATIVE’: The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University will present “The Circe Effect: Women’s Creative Power Reclaims the Narrative\,” featuring the work of Madeleine Conover\, Donna Dodson\, Katiushka Melo\, Cheryl Mukherji\, Dana Robinson and Chelsea Steinberg Gay. The exhibit will be on view from February 8 – March 3\, 2024. The opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb.8\, during which Melo will perform. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect-tickets-811659915657. \nThe exhibit is inspired by themes explored in the best-selling novel “Circe” by Madeline Miller. The narrator is Circe herself\, goddess and sorceress from the ancient Greek epic\, the “Odyssey.” The New York Times called the novel “A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’ story … recasting the most infamous female figure from the ‘Odyssey’ as a hero in her own right.” In the novel\, Circe takes ownership of her story and tells it on her own terms\, thereby releasing herself from the constraints of the Western cultural imagination that often presents her one dimensionally as a dangerous\, seductive witch. \nMiller’s methodology has struck a cultural chord by addressing the familiar feminist principles of women’s power and agency\, and how they are received when women orchestrate the narrative\, but also by challenging and even recasting stereotypes. Collectively\, the work of the artists gathered in the exhibition addresses these subjects from contemporary points of view. The exhibit includes works in sculpture\, painting\, photography\, performance\, installation\, printmaking and drawing. Additionally\, a “Circe” book discussion group for students will be co-presented by the WCSU libraries and the Department of Art\, with books donated by the Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) Big Read. \nThe Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center is located on the second floor of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury. For more information about the exhibit\, visit www.wcsu.edu/art/gallery/ or call (203) 837-3982.  Reserve a spot at the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect-tickets-811659915657. The Gallery is open Tuesdays–Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Please note the gallery is closed during Presidents Day Weekend\, Feb.16-19.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20231212T142123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T202223Z
UID:10064227-1704223800-1704229200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:M.F.A. Winter Residency Reception and Faculty Reading
DESCRIPTION:M.F.A. WINTER RESIDENCY RECEPTION AND FACULTY READING: Join Western Connecticut State University’s MFA in Creative and Professional Writing in kicking off our 2024 Winter Residency! The opening reception will include short readings by our faculty from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Hotel Zero Degrees\, 15 Milestone Road in Danbury. \nAll evening events are free and open to the public. The full schedule is available on our website. www.wcsu.edu/writing-mfa/.\n\nPlease RSVP by contacting M.F.A. Coordinator Anthony D’Aries at dariesa@wcsu.edu.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/m-f-a-winter-residency-reception-and-faculty-reading/
LOCATION:Hotel Zero Degrees\, 15 Milestone Road\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810
CATEGORIES:Reading,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFA in Creative and Professional Writing":MAILTO:dariesa@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20231101T174006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171024Z
UID:10064147-1699538400-1699549200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sodexo Catering Showcase
DESCRIPTION:SODEXO CATERING SHOWCASE: Sodexo is excited to announce we are hosting a Catering Showcase! Join colleagues and network with community partners from 2 to 5 p.m. while tasting delectable bites. Take in all the scenery of our fabulous newly renovated Berkshire Dining Hall.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sodexo-catering-showcase/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Reception,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sodexo":MAILTO:Donald.Grayson@Sodexo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20231023T152412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T135003Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON: WCSU’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place this year at 11 a.m. in the Midtown Student Center Theater. A planned reception will take place after the ceremony in  Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/veterans-day-ceremony-and-luncheon/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center Theater\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20230830T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T165859Z
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SUMMARY:2023 WCSU Art Alumni Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2023 WCSU ART ALUMNI EXHIBITION\nOPENING RECEPTION: THURS\, OCT. 5\, 2023\, 6–8 PM\nFree and open to the public. Please RSVP at the link provided to attend the reception. \nAn exhibition commemorating Western Connecticut State University’s 120 years\, featuring the talented artists who have graduated from the WCSU BA and MFA in Visual Art programs. \nOn view OCTOBER 5 – NOVEMBER 12\, 2023 \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWCSU\, Westside Campus\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\nGallery Hours: Tue–Thur\, noon–4pm\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4pm
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2023-wcsu-art-alumni-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20230606T201817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201817Z
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SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition in NYC
DESCRIPTION:2023 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION AT BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY:  \nAll are welcome to attend the Opening Reception on Thursday\, June 22\, from 5 – 8 p.m. \nThe Exhibition will be on view from June 20–July 8\, 2023.\nGallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday\, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.\, located at 547 West 27 Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY. \nThe MFA Thesis Exhibition is the summation of two years of intensive\, creative study and extensive interaction with resident faculty and visiting artists for students of WCSU’s Department of Art’s Graduate Program. This exhibition is supported by the Jason and Ellen Hancock Student Endowment Fund at Western Connecticut State University. \nThe Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is the preferred degree for the practicing artist who is preparing for a professional career in the visual arts. MFA degrees are available in painting\, illustration and interdisciplinary visual art. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Four MFA graduates will present their thesis work this year: Dan Baker\, Marcus Escribano\, Lilah Heyman and Aimee Jette.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-thesis-exhibition-in-nyc-2/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27 Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20230301T191334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T175939Z
UID:10063490-1680074100-1680080400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur of the Year
DESCRIPTION:ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Join us at 7:15 a.m. as we honor two accomplished entrepreneurs: 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year\, Erik Landegren\, Founder of Bridgewater Chocolate LLC\, and 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year\, Jonathan Soares ’06\, Founder & CEO of Agency Labs\, at Ethan Allen Hotel. \nWCSU students can attend free of charge. Registration in advance is required at https://www.wcsu.edu/giving/. \nNetworking with area businesses and community members will start at 7:15 a.m.\nBreakfast and presentations from the honorees will begin at 7:45 a.m.\nThis event is supported by Constantine S. and Marie C. Macricostas and the Macricostas Family Foundation.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/entrepreneur-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Ethan Allen Hotel\, 21 Lake Ave Ext\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Public Events,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCSU Foundation":MAILTO:bartonn@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20230308T212358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T184952Z
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SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2023 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: The Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce the 2023 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. It will take place in The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center. \nAn opening reception\, co-sponsored by the Department of Art and the Alumni Association\, will be held on Thursday\, March 23\, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from March 23 through April 6. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing professional artists. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Four graduate students will present their thesis work this year: Dan Baker- MFA Interdisciplinary Visual Art\, Marcus Escribano- MFA Interdisciplinary Visual Art\, Lilah Heyman- MFA Painting\, and Aimee Jette- MFA Interdisciplinary Visual Art.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-thesis-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20230103T131522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T140939Z
UID:10063218-1672774200-1672779600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:MFA Winter Residency - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:MFA WINTER RESIDENCY: – OPENING RECEPTION: Join the M.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing community at Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury on opening night of their 2023 Winter Residency! Faculty members will read short excerpts from their creative works-in-progress. Coffee/tea/light desserts will be served. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury. \nAll residency evening events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-winter-residency-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Hotel Zero Degrees\, 15 Milestone Road\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810
CATEGORIES:Reading,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFA in Creative and Professional Writing":MAILTO:dariesa@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20221027T194126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T235742Z
UID:10063134-1667673000-1667683800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Night at 'Bat Boy: The Musical'
DESCRIPTION:ALUMNI NIGHT AT ‘BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL’: Join the WCSU Alumni Association for a reception and performance of “Bat Boy: The Musical.” The reception is at 6:30 p.m. and the performance is at 8 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nTickets are $30; purchase them at wcsu.edu/tickets.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/alumni-night-at-bat-boy-the-musical/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Reception,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCSU Alumni Association":MAILTO:crucittit@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220923T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20220906T162150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T193908Z
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SUMMARY:PH Field Day
DESCRIPTION:PINNEY HALL FIELD DAY: Join RA Alayza and REC for some outdoor fun in participating in a classic field day. Starting at 5 p.m. in front of the baseball field. Pinney Hall residents\, check the Instagram account and flyers for more details.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/field-day/
LOCATION:Westside REC Field
CATEGORIES:Health And Wellness,Housing & Residence Life,Reception,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220831T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191048
CREATED:20220822T225727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T000416Z
UID:10062707-1661961600-1661972400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Non-Trad Student Reception
DESCRIPTION:NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT RECEPTION: This informal reception is for all non-traditional (non-trad) students (students 25 and over) to say “hello” and let you know that the Dean of Students Office wants to work with you to see how we can help make your experience at WCSU more enriching. We hope you can join us to say “hello”\, meet some of our staff\, meet some of the other non-trad students\, and talk about how we might be able to support you. There are many opportunities for non-trad students to provide peer-mentoring and serve in leadership roles across the campus – something we’ll briefly discuss. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. From 4 to 7 p.m. in Warner Hall.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/non-trad-student-reception/
LOCATION:Warner Hall 101\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Leadership,Reception,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean of Students Office":MAILTO:stuaff@wcsu.edu
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