MAY 2023 NEWS & UPDATES

Land and Sea: Abstracts of the Imagination

Mitchfest 14

An Evening with Author
Heather Dailey-Mezzacappa

Comedy Bebop

Ken Serio Quartet

Conduct Us!

An Evening with Author Jasmin Iolani Hakes

String Theory Coffee House

Land and Sea: Abstracts of the Imagination

We had a blast at the opening reception for Land and Sea: Abstracts of the Imagination presented by the River Valley Artists Collective! River Valley Artists is a loosely formed group of artists hailing from the tri-town region of Essex, Chester, and Deep River.

This show consists of abstract landscapes executed by 16 of their 60 talented artists, some of whom have had the pleasure of showing at the Hygienic in the past. All of the members live in the Connecticut River Valley, a place surrounded by forests, fields, the Connecticut River, and beaches on Long Island Sound. Those same elements are the inspiration for their body of work.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support and purchased art! #BuyArtSupportArtists #SupportLocalArtists

Exhibition is on display until Saturday, June 17th, 2023

Mitchfest 14

MITCHFEST 14 will happen tomorrow inside the Art Park! Join Bobby Christina as he presents this great ongoing music series in honor of his parents.

This year the theme is "A Tribute to the Great Duets of Blues, Soul, and R&B." MITCHFEST is a tradition that’s raised countless thousands of dollars for local charities.

Each patron will receive a Hot Rod Cafe food voucher for wings, a bag of chips, and a soft drink inside the Art Park. Generously sponsored by the Liberty Bank Community Foundation.

Tickets $30
Purchase Here: https://www.hygienic.org/product/mitchfest14/442?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Date: TOMORROW
Time: 2 – 6 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

An Evening with
Heather Dailey-Mezzacappa

Join us tomorrow from 5 - 6 PM for an hour of short stories with Author, Heather Dailey-Mezzacappa at the Hygienic Art Gallery. She will read sections from the independently published book, "Curious Creatures and Fairy Tales."

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Curious Creatures and Fairy Tales is a compilation of stories based on eight mixed media figures created by Heather Dailey-Mezzacappa.

In addition to the stories and images of the figures, Heather talks about the creation of and inspiration behind each character and how she has begun bringing the characters to life through animation.

FREE EVENT!

Date: TOMORROW
Time: 5 – 6 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Comedy Bebop

New London-based comedian, Dame FK is bringing Comedy Bebop to the Art Park. Named after the iconic '90s anime series, "Cowboy Bebop," five regionally acclaimed comedians who will perform their stand-up material in front of a new audience.

Starring Pat Oates, we have a bright and hip line-up including Lila Sparks, Patrick McKinstry, Avery Quinn, Shawn Murray, Devean Thomas, Elijah Pysyk, and Jeff Wade.

$12 Admission Fee

Purchase Here: https://www.hygienic.org/product/cowboy-bebop/450?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Date: Friday, June 9th
Time: 8 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Ken Serio Quartet

The Ken Serio Quartet is a collective of Rock and Jazz musicians from diverse backgrounds that adds to their unique sound. Founded by Drummer, Ken Serio in 2016, the Quartet features Sinan Bakir on Guitar, Jedd Chiebowski on Bass, and Vocalist, Josi Davis is the lead singer of the quartet.

Tickets $10
Purchase Here: https://www.hygienic.org/product/ken-serio-quartet/447

Date: Saturday, June 10th
Time: 7:15 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Conduct Us!

Members of the ECSO will be seated inside the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater at the Hygienic Art Park in New London from 11 AM – 1:30 PM waiting to perform, all they need is a conductor!

Everyone is invited to step up to the podium and our Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada will be your personal guide. This unique experience is free and open to the public. Pack a lunch or enjoy takeout from the many eateries on Bank Street and stop by. We hope to see you there!

Event by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Hygienic Art.

FREE EVENT!

Date: Sunday, June 11th 2023
Time: 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

An Evening with Author
Jasmin Iolani Hakes

Join us on Friday, June 16th from 5-6 PM for a book talk with Hawaiian native and Author, Jasmin Iolani Hakes at the Hygienic Art Gallery. She will read sections from her new debut novel, "HULA" published by Harper Collins.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The voice and passion of a community often forgotten powers "HULA," Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes fierce and heartfelt debut novel. Sharing truths rarely spoken about beyond the small, fading native population of the Islands, Hakes weaves the stories of three generations of women in a family where the iconic dance of the title is far more than a tourist entertainment — imbued with the power of the past and a fading hope for preserving a future. Hawaii was most recently in the news for the Mauna Loa eruption and its dazzling lava displays, but it is always in the American consciousness as a top travel destination, more so now with a record high post-covid tourism explosion, yielding new efforts by the Hawaii Tourism Authority to establish Destination Management Action Plans that emphasize educating visitors, addressing overcrowded attractions and improving cultural assets. Jasmin’s novel will play a key role in these efforts.

FREE EVENT!

Date: Friday, June 16th from 5 PM – 6 PM

String Theory Coffee House

String Theory Coffee House is back this year! Please join us on a Sunday afternoon for a wonderfully presented student showcase.

Students and staff will perform popular and timeless songs inside the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater. We hope to see you there!

Event by the String Theory School of Music and Hygienic Art.

FREE EVENT!

Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023
Time: 3 PM
Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors!

Astor Place
Barry Levinson
Bodenwein Public
Benevolent Foundation
Byrnes Agency Insurance
Chelsea Groton Bank Foundation
Chester Kitchings Family Fund
Community Foundation of
Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Edward & Mary Lord Foundation
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Liberty Bank Community Foundation
State of CT DECD
Office of the Arts
Victoria and Charles Glassenburg Fund
Yale New Haven Health
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Hygienic Art
The largest cultural arts center in New London and leader in the arts, entertainment, tourism, and economic industries.Hygienic Art has presented more than 500 art exhibits, 275 music and cultural events, and youth educational programs annually over the past two decades. As a non-profit organization, we work to improve the quality of life of New London and the region.

Our Mission
Hygienic Art’s mission is to inspire, enrich, and instill a sense of community by promoting a free public art forum with events to stimulate economic development, tourism and educational projects for the City of New London and surrounding areas.

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