First Friday Live Sounds: Damon Leibert

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

 

Friday, March 5
Show starts at 8 PM, doors open at 7:30 PM, tickets $20

 

Full of edge and energy, Damon Leibert brings his unique Celtic fiddle style to The Oat! Performing with a diverse group of musicians who push the boundaries of traditional and contemporary music, Leibert delivers a dynamic show.

 

For more info or to order tickets, contact the box office at 860-887-2789 or administration@norwicharts.or

 

 

Alternative Norwich

 

NAC Gallery
60 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360

860-887-2789

 

Opening Reception: March 5, 6-8 PM
Show runs: Wednesday, March 3 - Saturday, March 27
Gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12-4 PM

 

Alternative Norwich is a multi-media exhibition coordinated by the Norwich Cultural Arts and History Project that examines qualities and characteristics of the City rarely explored in local art. This show includes:

"Walkin' Blind-Sighted"
Artists: Gregg Grippo and Ray DeBlasio
An installation that explores, through the experience of one happy couple, living with blindness in Norwich

"Rescue Me!"
Artists: Carolyn McNeil with Colton McNeil
A collaboration with Norwich Animal Control that features paintings in oil and student response pieces

"Inside/Outside"
Artist: Jordan Stone
Fashion illustrations, with commentary, of Norwich high school students

 

"Pick Your Norwich"
Artists: The Pride of No-No
An installation that examines, celebrates and satirizes a city known for its eccentricity

 

The exhibit will also include an architectural assemblage in the window by Jon Day, Jr.

 

Note: A descriptive tour for people with visual disabilities will be held at the gallery on Saturday, March 13 from 2 - 3 PM. Advance registration by 7 PM on March 10 is required. To register, please contact Elanah Sherman at elanahs@gmail.com or 860-383-2322.

 

 

NCC presents Precious

 

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

 

Saturday, March 13
Show starts at 7:30 PM, tickets $7

 

The Norwich Community Cinema will be screening Precious, the Oscar-nominated film starring Gabourey Sidibe and based on the novel Push by Sapphire. In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

 

TheNCC screens films every second Saturday of the month in the Donald L. Oat Theater.  For more info about this event and the NCC, visit www.norwichcinema.org

 

Don't miss the NCC's Fourth Friday Foreign Film Series, 7PM at Sidney Frank Center at NFA. Coming Friday, March 5: Volver directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

 

 

NAC Presents Comedy Night

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

Friday, April 16th
Show starts at 8 PM doors at 7 PM, tickets $20

 

Go ahead, laugh it up! Comedian Steve Hofstetter performs live at the Donald L. Oat Theatre!

 

Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter brings his audacious wit to the Donald L. Oat Theater.  Hofstetter has performed in numerous venues and made many television appearances including CBS' "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood," VH1's "Countdown," and Sundance's "On the Road in America." Hofstetter was named one of Two Drink Minimum magazine's Best New Faces of 2004, and his live shows are routinely sold out.  Don’t miss his visit to Norwich!

 

For more information visit Steve's website: www.stevehofstetter.com