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Since its inception in 1996, the vision of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston has been to create an organization dedicated to promoting the varied expressions of creativity in the realm of fine arts. One focus of this vision is to expose adults and children alike to the many diverse forms of art that exist in and around Thomaston, CT such as theater, music, dance, writing, painting, photography and many more.

It is recognized that the arts serve to assist a person in experiencing a greater satisfaction with life, either as a member of an audience or as a participant. The audience can listen to or observe and absorb what the artist has presented, while the participant can express his or her inner soul through the music, words, camera eye, dance, or canvas. No matter how one experiences the arts, experiencing them is paramount to one’s enjoyment of life, for life, in itself, is art.
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ERAN TROY DANNER to perform for the 2025 season of free summer concerts in Thomaston on July 7th

Tonight’s performance will be held in the Thomaston High School Auditorium due to possible rain / thunderstorms.

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 7th at 7 pm with a concert by ERAN TROY DANNER. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, this concert will move to Thomaston High School Auditorium, 185 Branch Road (Rte. 109). The concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

ERAN TROY DANNER is a blues musician based in Connecticut. He has been a notable figure in the local blues scene since he started performing in 1998. ETD is known for his work both as an acoustic solo performer and a band leader, playing at various venues across the state. He caught the blues bug after seeing Johnny Winter perform live in New Haven in 1986. His dedication to the genre has earned him accolades, including winning the Connecticut Blues Society’s Blues Challenge in 2010 and the Society’s award for the Best Self-Produced Blues CD in 2011 with his album “Lucky Day”. ETD has opened up for legendary performers such as Johnny Winter ,BB King, Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Samantha Fish..

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your friends, and your love of music to Thomaston High School on Monday, July 7th!! All ages welcome, and the school is air conditioned and handicap-accessible.
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WRITER’S GROUP!

The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston (FACT) announces the creation of a Writer’s Group!

Writing is a form of art, which is the purpose of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston! Writing, like drawing, painting, music, dance, pottery can be a way of an individual expressing their thoughts or feelings. Creative writing runs the gamut from simple journaling, to writing a book! We would love to have writers join us for our monthly meetings to learn from each other. We can all improve our writing skills with confidence, and the support of other members. Currently, we are working on a literary magazine that will showcase our writings, along with photos and art from other FACT groups. Our next meeting is on Thursday, June 26th at 5:00 pm in the Meeting Room 1 at the Town Hall. Do join us!

Call/text Vinni at 860-921-7856 for more information
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The Thomaston Summer Concert Series 2025 lineup
Please see the MUSIC page for more information about the bands

SETH THOMAS PARK @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Monday Evenings)

June 16th: The Elderly Brothers – oldies, 50’s-60’s

June 23rd: The Rakes – Classic rock, blues, soul

June 30th: Bad Foot – Modern Country/Rock

July 7th: Eran Troy Danner – Blues

July 14th: Stiletto – Billy Joel Tribute band

July 21st: Marc Berger Trio – Americana, American West

July 28th: Twangtown Paramours – Americana

August 4th: The Tradesmen – Rock, Blues, Country

August 11th: Chris Coogan Quintet – Jazz styling
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The Ten-2-One Artists and some passer-byes have painted these sunflowers.
In fact, artists across the world have been painting sunflowers to show solidarity for Ukraine. According to a 1993 Encyclopedia of Ukraine, in the context of war, sunflowers signify that Russia will not crush Ukraine’s spirit. This public art piece was created to journey forward to bring awareness.

The Artists of Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston hope that a business, organization, or person would be interested and willing to publicly display this tribute and coordinate donations to help the people of Ukraine.

For more information, visit the Crescent Gallery any Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm and meet the artists.
Or visit online: www.ten-2-oneartists.com or www.facebook.com/CrescentGallery

Due to construction in the Town Hall, the Crescent Gallery is closed until further notice. The Ten-2-One Artists are currently meeting in the auditorium of St. Peter’s-Trinity Episcopal Church next door to the Town Hall. Many thanks to St. Peter’s-Trinity Episcopal Church for hosting us!

In memorium: The picture above features artists Bob Brophy, and Pat Piscopo, Coordinator of the Ten-2-One Artists. Sadly, Bob passed away in November 2024. He is fondly remembered by FACT,

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Photo of the Ten-2-One Artists

Left to right – front row (seated): Ann Walsh, Sharon H. Martin, Deborah Apostolico, Carol Kunschaft, Robert W. McEvoy

Middle row: Suzanne Serreti, Susan Coppola, Gisele Pereira, Pat Piscopo, Patty MacIver

Back row: David W. Jean, Bill Lutkus, Bob Brophy, Holly Zemak
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Our Facebook links are:
Ten-2-One Artists

Crescent Gallery

Thomaston Camera Club

UPCOMINGEVENTS

• Jul 7th 2025 - Eran Troy Danner Band in Concert - July 7 - THOMASTON HIGH SCHOOL
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• Jul 10th 2025 - Creative Writing Group Meeting
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• Jul 14th 2025 - Stiletto in Concert - July 14 - SETH THOMAS PARK
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• Jul 15th 2025 - Camera Club Meeting
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• Jul 21st 2025 - Marc Berger Trio in Concert - July 21 - SETH THOMAS PARK
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