AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConnecticut Craft & Film: East Hampton’s Bevin Bells is marking the 80th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life—the film’s famous bell was made there. The family-run company expects to produce about 12,000 of the bells this year. Arts Funding: Connecticut lawmakers announced local arts grants, with four reported awards ranging from $30,126 to $153,429. Live Music: TeachRock’s Help on the Way benefit returns to Fairfield Theatre Company on Nov. 7, featuring musicians from Living Colour, The Disco Biscuits, Dark Star Orchestra and Lotus; proceeds support free music education resources. The Connecticut State Troubadour is also starting a monthly open mic and bluegrass jam in Seymour. Onstage: Hartford Stage opens its season with a new Dracula, while TheaterWorks Hartford begins with Little Bear Ridge Road. Connecticut audiences can also look ahead to performances of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical and LeAnn Rimes at Torrington’s Warner Theatre.
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