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First Fridays
Free Cultural Events Every Month!
June 5th
At the New London Barn Playhouse
Open Rehearsal
3:30pm to 4:30pm - please gather on the porch at 3:15pm
View an Open rehearsal of an upcoming Summer Production at the New London Barn Playhouse followed by a Q&A with the Directors
July 3rd
Bandstand Concert
and 2026 CFA Scholarship Announcements
Join us at the Mary Haddad Bandstand in New London for a summer concert and meet the recipients of this year's CFA Scholarships.
August 7th
Drop in Arts at the CFA Center
As part of this year's "Hospital Days" Celebration in New London Center, drop in at the CFA Center for kids arts and crafts
September 4th
Gallery Stroll
Opening Receptions at
5 MicroGalleries all in New London
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Grounds
The New London Inn
Bar Harbor Bank Main Street
Blue Loon Bakery
Tatewell Gallery
October 2nd
Northern Stage Theater Preview
Join the Directors and Actors of Northern Stage Theater for a preview of their
2026-2027 Season
November 6th
Gallery Stroll
Opening Receptions at
5 MicroGalleries all in New London
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Grounds
The New London Inn
Bar Harbor Bank Main Street
Blue Loon Bakery
Tatewell Gallery
December 4th
Holiday Concert
Joins us for a concert of Holiday Music by the Upper Valley Ringers, at The Black Box Theater at Colby-Sawer College
Past 2026 First Friday Events
February 6th
MicroGallery Stroll
Opening Receptions at
5 MicroGalleries all in New London
Featuring:
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Darrell Clemmer @ Grounds
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Doug Carey @ The New London Inn
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Debbie Campbell @ Blue Loon Bakery
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Heidi Lorenz and
Paula Meskimen @ Tatewell Gallery​
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March 6th
Faculty Exhibit at
Colby-Sawyer College
W. Dale and JoAnn Franke Overfield ’69 Art + Design Faculty Exhibition
William H. and Sonja Carlson '56 Davidow Fine Art Gallery
Gallery is thru March 25, 2026
This special exhibition features drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, graphic design, and mixed media works by current faculty members teaching in the art + design program.
Join us for light refreshments
April 10th
Poetry Night at the
Newbury Library
An evening of poetry with the winners of the Annual Poetry Contest with readings from the winners and special guest Poet, Jimmy Pappas winner of the Rattle Chapbook Contest.
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This year's theme is America's 250th Birthday
The event is sign-language interpreted.
May 1st from 5 PM to 7 PM
Gallery Stroll
Join us for Opening Receptions at
5 MicroGalleries all in New London
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Grounds - Jean Twombly
The New London Inn - Carol Belliveau
Blue Loon Bakery - Jake Levin & Garret Evans
Tatewell Gallery - Paul Buffman
CFA Gallery - Emergence
