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'Punkism' At EBK Gallery In West Hartford

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:34:00 EDT

Artist Tim Wengertsman Infuses Woodcuts With Punk-Rock Sensibility Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

The art world is full of isms: impressionism, expressionism, neorealism, surrealism. The new show of wood block prints at EBK Gallery aims to jump-start a new one: punkism.

Free Film Screenings In The Hartford Area, May 31-June 6

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:46:00 EDT

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Hondo — John Wayne protects a family living in the middle of warring Apaches in this 1953 drama. Wednesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library, 50 North Main St. in Suffield.

Allison Miller And Boom Tic Boom Celebrate At Firehouse 12

By OWEN MCNALLY, Special To The Courant — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:40:00 EDT

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A versatile virtuoso for all genres, drummer/composer Allison Miller has performed and recorded with such diverse songwriting vocalists as Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant and Brandi Carlile and toured with the cerebral avant-garde saxophonist Marty Ehrlich and the mysterious organist and cosmic soulmeister, Dr. Lonnie Smith.

Steve Guttenberg To Host Screening Of Classic 'Diner'

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:28:00 EDT

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"Diner," Barry Levinson's insightful look back at confused young men in the late 50s, is one of the most underappreciated movies of the 80s. On Tuesday, June 5, the movie will be shown at Avon Theatre , 272 Bedford St. in Stamford, with one of the lead actors in attendance.

Jackson Pollock Documentary At NBMMA

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:25:00 EDT

'Love & Death On Long Island' Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain, shows an art-related documentary on the last Thursday of every month, and this month's offering is "Jackson Pollock: Love & Death in Long Island."

Don Bell Photographs At 100 Pearl Street

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:22:00 EDT

ESPN Anchor Asks Strangers For Their 'Greatest Wisdom' Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

Don Bell is a recognizable face to fans of ESPN, as one of the anchors of "Sports Center" and "Highlight Express." But when Bell, who moved to downtown Hartford two years ago, picks up his own camera, what interests him is other people's faces. And their stories.

Sinatra-Inspired 'Come Fly Away' At Bushnell

By FRANK RIZZO, frizzo@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:46:00 EDT

Tina Sinatra Talks About Her Dad, Dancing And Twyla Tharp Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

Frank Sinatra had some cool moves. The swagger, the sway, the snap, the cocky tilt of his head, the hat — all signature gestures that exuded swing and sex.

'La Isla Del Encanto' At Pump House Gallery In Hartford

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:37:00 EDT

Bushnell Park Exhibit Celebrates Culture Of Puerto Rico Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

Harry Rivera-Ortiz grew up, married and became a father in Puerto Rico. He loved his homeland so much that he would never have moved to Hartford if his son didn't need specialized schooling.

'Michael Salter: Visual Plastic' At New Britain Museum Of American Art

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:10:00 EDT

Bristol Native Takes Images From Advertising, Popular Culture And Rethinks Meaning Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

Michael Salter is both attracted and repelled by strip malls. No matter how he tries to drive past them, he just can't.

Documentary About Gay Bishop Center Of Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:27:00 EDT

Nine-Day Event At Cinestudio, Atheneum Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

Gene Robinson is the star of the centerpiece film in this year's Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. He would love to attend the screening, but he can't. "My day job keeps me kind of busy," Robinson jokes.