Wailing City

Hygienic Art Galleries & Art Park

79-83 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320
(860)443-8001

Hours:
Thurs 11am to 3pm
Fri 11am to 6pm
Sat 11am to 6pm
Sunday Noon to 3pm

Hygienic Art, Inc. was created as an incorporated structure in the fall of 1979, when artists employed by a federal Comprehensive Education and Training Act (CETA) grant decided, as a final project, to hold an outsiders' art festival. The show was modeled after the "Salon Des Independants," a late 19th century art movement in Paris in which artists had protested the aristocracy by exhibiting their works in cafes located in the 'seamy' areas of the city. The artists in those exhibitions gave rise to the great French Impressionist movement. The exhibition was presented at the Hygienic Restaurant, New London's only 24 hour eatery, which had been open since 1919. The rules were simple; no judge, no jury, no fees, no censorship, one piece per artist and all were welcome. The show was an immediate success and the Hygienic Art Exhibition became an annual creative arts festival, attracting over 450 artists and an audience of thousands.The Hygienic Restaurant closed in 1985 and the show continued in other historic venues in the city. Hygienic Art was formally incorporated in 1987 to save the exhibition from speculators who wanted to use the Hygienic name to promote other festivals in the city. In 1996 the building that housed the Hygienic Restaurant was slated for demolition to become a parking lot for a bank. Originally built as a whaling company's provisioning store and crews' quarters, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Hygienic Art, Inc. led a statewide grassroots effort to save the building. Enlisting the support of the State's Attorney Generals Office, the Connecticut Historic Commission, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, City of New London, the Governor, State Legislators, the Connecticut Historic Commission, the Chester Kitchings Foundation, Community Foundation of S.E. Conn., Palmer/ Bodenwein Fund and thousands of private donors and volunteers, Hygienic Art bought and historically renovated this landmark building into a residential artists co-op and public art galleries. The building opened in January of 2000 for the 21st annual Hygienic Art Exhibition and stands as a testimony to community activism. Hygienic Art exists today as one of New London's premier community development projects and fine arts venue.

http://hygienic.org/

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Jazz Underground @ Hot Rod's Downstairs Lounge

114 Bank Street (Downstairs Lounge at Hot Rod's Cafe)
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1125

Hours:
Saturday - doors at 7pm, music at 8

Booking:
bookings@jazzundergroundcafe.com

Great news to report! The Jazz Underground has closed it's doors at 33 Golden Street, but are now booking shows at a new location: The Jazz Underground at Hot Rod Cafe's Downstairs Lounge at 114 Bank Street! Saturday evenings in a relaxed, intimate setting, with some of the best jazz musicians from the area and beyond.

http://www.jazzundergroundcafe.com

kgstudios art + design

94 Golden Street
New London, CT 06320

COMING SOON IN MARCH 2010!

In an effort to continue to meet the ever changing demands of the art market, while still supporting and participating as an active member of a vibrant downtown New London art scene, The Golden Street Gallery, (94 Golden Street), will be closing its doors as a commerical retail gallery and re-opening as kgstudios art + design, an art and design studio and showroom, March 1st.

kgstudios art + design is an evolution and collaboration of artists Kat Murphy and Greg Bowerman, who previously ran Golden Street Gallery. Services will include commissioned interior and exterior murals, Venetian plaster, decorative painting, animal and human designs, curatorial and home art makeover consultaions and much, much more. Hours are by chance and appointment only.

The Golden StreetGallery wishes to thank all of its loyal and steadfast patrons and supporters throughout the past eight and one half years and look forward to taking care of your needs with this exciting new adventure, welcoming in the New Year, 2010.

For more information: kgstudios94@gmail.com

Legends Rock Bar

1598 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06320
(860)710-3002

Open Daily

Legends Rock Bar is a brand spanking new metal/rock/punk bar that just opened up in Gales Ferry on the main drag of Route 12. Their vision is to cater to the rock music fans and bring live bands, local legends, karaoke, and open mic shows to the southeastern CT area. They are also a restaurant, and have a full menu available.

http://www.legendsrockbar.com

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Lyman Allyn Art Museum

625 Williams Street
New London, CT 06320
(860)443-2545

Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm

Lyman Allyn Art Museum is a community-based museum located in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1932 by Harriet Upson Allyn in memory of her father, Lyman Allyn, the Museum serves the people of Southeastern Connecticut and is free to the residents of New London. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status. Lyman Allyn Art Museum is a Founding Member of the Connecticut Art Trail.

Housed in a handsome Neo-Classical building designed by Charles A. Platt, the permanent collection includes over 10,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts, with an emphasis on American art from the 18th through 20th centuries.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum offers a wide range of family-friendly programs and classes as well as lectures and other events. We look forward to your visit.

http://lymanallyn.org/