Opus for Peace

Comedy Bebop

Open Mic

Cut and Capture

Rooted: Resident Exhibition

Grayson Hugh and Polly Messer

Hygienic History & Preservation

Sunday Free Community Yoga

Rotary Club of New London invited artists to participate in Opus for Peace, a juried exhibition at Hygienic Art exploring the theme of PEACE. In a world often divided, art has the power to unify, heal, and inspire. This exhibition is part of the Rotary district’s initiative, Opus for Peace—creating harmony, inspiring wellness, and embracing diversity through the fusion of the arts. On display until Saturday, May 31st.

Comedy Bebop returns to the Art Park May 30th!

We are back in the Hygienic Art Park for an amazing line up of stand up comedy! join us as some of the best comedians from the tristate area take this historic stage! hosted by Dame Fk! Tickets $20 www.hygienic.org

 Live Comedy | Fresh Air | Cold Drinks

 Hygienic Art Park, New London

 Grab a chair, grab a drink, and get ready for big laughs!

One night only — don’t miss it!

*Frank Loomis Palmer Fund and Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut*

Please join us for our monthly Open Mic hosted by Dame Fk on Thursday, June 5th!

Sign Up available onsite at 5:30 PM

Poetry, comedy, spoken word, Bring what you got! All talents welcome!

5 Minute Time Slot for Comedians and Poets!

2 Song Time Slot for Musicians!

No Cover Charge - Donations Always Welcome

*Frank Loomis Palmer Fund and Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut*

William Evertson uses collaged imagery, often blending historical art with modern references, he creates familiar yet irreverent scenes packed with socio-political commentary. This allows him to examine current rhetoric through historic counterpoints.

The woodblock printing method provides a bold, graphic media through which he seeks to understand the structure of both past and present. Combining historical research with old printing technology to comment on new but recurring issues, he unpacks pervasive societal flaws that cross time and culture.

Lauren Correa is an artist with a vision expressed through the lens. Three time EMMY AWARD winner for her work at CBS Sports & NBC News for editing/ pre production & live TV coverage.

Her work in this exhibit is a transformative journey within one's self. While emerged within the chaos, sometimes one has to go into the depths of darkness to find clarity. In stillness, peace is found. With faith, trust & a glimmer of hope, the light from within will guide the way. All that was chaotic is illuminated. Fear becomes an illusion and the truth is revealed, lighting the path to freedom. Ascending from the self imposed restrictions to love, light, and freedom. The transformation and rebirth begins.

Please join us on Saturday, June 7th for the opening 6-9pm

Rooted is a group exhibition that invites viewers to explore the foundational forces that shape creative identity. Featuring the work of current Hygienic Art Resident Artists, this show delves into the concept of “roots” — whether personal, cultural, natural, or newly forming. Each artist interprets what it means to be rooted: from deep connections to heritage and place, to inspirations drawn from the natural world, to the grounding experience of building community and creative practice within the Hygienic Collective.

Together, these works reflect a collective journey — looking inward, outward, and forward — as the artists grow and thrive in the fertile ground of shared space and artistic purpose.

The Hygienic Art Park Stage is located at 79 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut 06320.

Showtime is 8PM.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

For tickets, directions and all other details visit www.hygienic.org

“In a world where music is often a brittle artificiality, the music Grayson Hugh makes is hard and strong, convicted and convincing. And true. Most of all, true. It's there in the gritty lament of his voice, in the roughhouse eloquence of his piano, and the atmospheric poetry of his words. And his lyrics! If you love words, if you’re one of those people for whom heaven is a rainy day and a good book, then know this: Hugh doesn’t write words — he writes pictures.

He has that thing Sam Cooke and Ray Charles had, that thing you still hear sometimes in Bruce Springsteen, that lonely, train whistle in the dark thing, that yearning, keening thing that gets right to the heart of what it means to be alive, what it means to be a human being.”

- Leonard Pitts Jr., Miami Herald, March 8, 2010 (Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary)

Here is an opportunity to hear Grayson Hugh & Polly Messer perform Grayson's hits from radio and Oscar-winning movies and from his many records, including songs from his brand new roots country album "Save Your Love For Me".

Grayson Hugh and Polly Messer have brought the artistry of Grayson's songs to concert audiences throughout the U.S. and overseas, including The Cutting Room in NYC, Hill Country NY, City Winery NY, Village Studios, Los Angeles, CA, The Port Hardy Civic Center, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, and The Blue Note Jazz Club, Pozna?, Poland.

Internationally Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter & Pianist Grayson Hugh with Singer Polly Messer will be appearing in concert at Hygienic Art Park on Saturday June 7, 2025.

*Frank Loomis Palmer Fund and Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut*

Read about Hygienic's history, historic preservation at https://connecticuthistory.org/new-londons-hygienic-art-building/

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