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New Haven, CT
Built in 1926, College Street Music Hall (CSMH) is the hub for live music in all of Southern New England. Located in the heart of downtown New Haven, CT, the venue features state-of-the-art production facilities and multiple configurations for up to 2000 patrons. The nonprofit New Haven Center for Performing Arts, Inc. (NHCPA) operates the music hall. ...
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Old Saybrook, CT
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts organization located in the former Old Saybrook Town Hall and Theater in Old Saybrook, CT. Built in 1911, the historic building includes a 285-seat theater with state-of-the-art lighting, audio and projection systems, and a full backline. The Kate hosts a variety of cultural and performing arts including music, theater, opera, dance, comedy, film and children’s programming. ...
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Westport, CT
Established by the Westport community in 1973, The Levitt Pavilion Westport produces one of the longest running free outdoor festivals in the nation. The venue features state-of-the-art amenities and services, including a lush RiverWalk and picnic grove, perfect for pre-concert picnics and activities. Graceful, sail-shaped canopies cover the performance stage, with the beauty of the Saugatuck River as its background. ...
Milford, CT
Presenting intimate experiences in the arts since 1972, Milford Arts Council (The MAC) is a visual and performing arts venue in a former train station in Milford, CT. The MAC provides a unique setting for live music, theatre, dance, film, art exhibits and more. Enjoy high quality, low stress arts experiences in a warm and welcoming space. ...
Milford, CT
Home of The Milford Performance Center, a project of the Charitable Hands Foundation, Milford Veterans Memorial Auditorium is dedicated to nurturing the arts in the community by creating new and exciting performance experiences in music, theater, film and comedy. Veterans Memorial Auditorium is located in the Parsons Government Center in Milford, CT. ...
Waterbury, CT
The Palace Theater Waterbury is the premier performing arts center in the region celebrating arts, education and community. The Palace has a variety of spaces; from the 2,570-capacity Webster Hall to the intimate 150-capacity Poli Club. The Poli Club is The Palace’s intimate entertaining space on the second floor. The room hosts pre-show dinner and drinks, and off-the-main-stage entertainment offerings. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
New Haven, CT
The historic Shubert Theatre is a not-for-profit arts, education, and community institution serving the people of Connecticut and in particular the City of New Haven. As a public resource, the Shubert presents a wide array of programs to a diverse community. The theater is the crown jewel of downtown and the centerpiece of New Haven’s Art District. ...
Middletown, CT
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is a community-based nonprofit arts organization that serves central Connecticut with music, art, comedy, poetry, and theater events. An intimate performance space, art gallery, and used bookstore with snack bar. Open mic on Mondays, Thursdays, and second Sundays. Additional activities include yoga, Reiki, personal development workshops, and drum circles. ...
Ridgefield, CT
The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center and movie house in Ridgefield, CT. The hall’s excellent acoustics make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. The Playhouse has music, dance, Broadway performers, comedy, speakers and more. It shows hundreds of movies, livestreams classical performances from around the world, and entertains thousands of school children with its Arts in Education program. ...
Fairfield, CT
The Warehouse at FTC is a flexible venue that pairs a classic industrial feel with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and staging. Founded in 2000, the Fairfield Theatre Company is a nonprofit center for the arts and culture located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, CT. ...
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