BANFFI GARDE YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION Menopause THE LAST PAULA POUNDSTONE FRIDAY, 10.04.24 | 8:00 PM ANOTHER TEGIA SUNRISE Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country and is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me. MANHATTAN SHORT SUNDAY, 10.06.24 | 3:00 PM MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind where you are the judge with audiences around the world during a one-week period choosing the Best Short Film and Best Actor awards. These are movies you can only see on the giant screen! A GARDE MOVIE PALACE EXPERIENCE: "MYSTIC PIZZA" (1988) WEDNESDAY, 10.09.24 | 7:00 PM Enjoy an evening in Downtown New London, walk the NL Food Stroll, and then enjoy the classic film Mystic Pizza at the Garde. MEZZA CONCERTS PRESENTS: CRYS MATTHEWS SUNDAY, 10.13.24 | 3:00 PM A musician with a mission, Crys Matthews aims "To amplify the voices of the unheard, to shed light on the unseen, and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice." MOUNTAINFILM: ON TOUR | NEW LONDON SATURDAY, 10.19.24 | 7:00 PM Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to New London bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival. SUMMER ORLANDO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! FRIDAY, 11.01.24 | 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, 11.02.24 | 11:00 AM The original production from the zany and creative mind of Summer Orlando!!! A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic and surprises DIONNE WARWICK THURSDAY, 11.14.24 | 7:30 PM Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs, sold over 100 million records, and recorded 18 consecutive Top 100 singles. Find us on X@gardeartscenter JUST ANNOUNCED! CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC SUNDAY, 11.10.24 | 4:00 PM Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONCERT FRIDAY, 11.15.24 | 7:00 PM The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n' Roll's Career! Starring Internationally Acclaimed Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band. LUCINDA WILLIAMS SATURDAY, 11.16.24 | 8:00 PM Lucinda Williams, the masterful singer-songwriter comes to the Garde for an evening of rock and roll heart. THE LAST WALTZ CELEBRATION FEATURING THE "THE BAND" BAND & SPECIAL GUESTS SUNDAY, 11.24.24 | 7:00 PM The THE BAND Band presents a celebration of The Last Waltz, bringing to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era. WIZARDS OF WINTER FRIDAY, 11.29.24 | 8:00 PM Join the Wizards of Winter on a mesmerizing journey through original compositions, accompanied by world-class talents, as they spread the Spirit of Christmas far and wide. INDIGO GIRLS SATURDAY, 12.07.24 | 7:30 PM Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi- Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. THE EASTERN CONNECTICUT BALLET PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER SATURDAY, 12.14.24 | 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM & SUNDAY, 12.15.24 | 1:30 PM Eastern Connecticut Ballet returns to The Garde to bring The Nutcracker for your holiday entertainment. This treasured holiday tradition features stars from New York City Ballet and a stage transformed into a New London winter seaport in the 1850's. 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT CULTURAL STO MP STO KATHY GRIFFIN MY LIFE ON THE PTSD LIST WEDNESDAY, 03.12.25 | 7:30 PM A two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy. The legendary performer holds the Guinness Book of World Records for writing and starring in an unprecedented 20 televised stand-up specials. PLUS! NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY SATURDAY, 03.15.25 | 8:00 PM THE MOTH FRIDAY, 03.21.25 | 8:00 PM BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY, 03.22.25 | 7:00 PM STOMP TUESDAY, 04.01.25 | 7:30 PM ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE SATURDAY, 04.05.25 | 8:00 PM BLACK VIOLIN SATURDAY, 04.12.25 | 8:00 PM ILUMINATE FRIDAY, 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY SATURDAY, 04.19.25 | 8:00PM COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: ASKING FOR TROUBLE SUNDAY, 04.27.25 | 7:30 PM ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN TUESDAY, 04.29.25 | 7:30 PM MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 WEDNESDAY, 04.30.25 | 7:30 PM VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT CONNECTICUT BANFFI GARDE YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION Menopause THE LAST PAULA POUNDSTONE FRIDAY , 10.04.24 | 8:00 PM ANOTHER TEGIA SUNRISE Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart , observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend . She regularly plays theaters across the country and is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait , Wait ... Don't Tell Me . MANHATTAN SHORT SUNDAY , 10.06.24 | 3:00 PM MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind where you are the judge with audiences around the world during a one - week period choosing the Best Short Film and Best Actor awards . These are movies you can only see on the giant screen ! A GARDE MOVIE PALACE EXPERIENCE : " MYSTIC PIZZA " ( 1988 ) WEDNESDAY , 10.09.24 | 7:00 PM Enjoy an evening in Downtown New London , walk the NL Food Stroll , and then enjoy the classic film Mystic Pizza at the Garde . MEZZA CONCERTS PRESENTS : CRYS MATTHEWS SUNDAY , 10.13.24 | 3:00 PM A musician with a mission , Crys Matthews aims " To amplify the voices of the unheard , to shed light on the unseen , and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice . " MOUNTAINFILM : ON TOUR | NEW LONDON SATURDAY , 10.19.24 | 7:00 PM Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to New London bringing a selection of culturally rich , adventure - packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival . SUMMER ORLANDO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS : HOCUS POCUS LIVE !!! FRIDAY , 11.01.24 | 8:00 PM & SATURDAY , 11.02.24 | 11:00 AM The original production from the zany and creative mind of Summer Orlando !!! A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film . A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy , special effects , live singing , magic and surprises DIONNE WARWICK THURSDAY , 11.14.24 | 7:30 PM Dionne Warwick is a six - time Grammy Award - winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs , sold over 100 million records , and recorded 18 consecutive Top 100 singles . Find us on X @ gardeartscenter JUST ANNOUNCED ! CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC SUNDAY , 11.10.24 | 4:00 PM Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history , the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind - bending illusions . THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONCERT FRIDAY , 11.15.24 | 7:00 PM The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n ' Roll's Career ! Starring Internationally Acclaimed Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath backed by The Infinit - E Tribute Band . LUCINDA WILLIAMS SATURDAY , 11.16.24 | 8:00 PM Lucinda Williams , the masterful singer - songwriter comes to the Garde for an evening of rock and roll heart . THE LAST WALTZ CELEBRATION FEATURING THE " THE BAND " BAND & SPECIAL GUESTS SUNDAY , 11.24.24 | 7:00 PM The THE BAND Band presents a celebration of The Last Waltz , bringing to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era . WIZARDS OF WINTER FRIDAY , 11.29.24 | 8:00 PM Join the Wizards of Winter on a mesmerizing journey through original compositions , accompanied by world - class talents , as they spread the Spirit of Christmas far and wide . INDIGO GIRLS SATURDAY , 12.07.24 | 7:30 PM Over a 35 - year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta , Georgia , the multi- Grammy - winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums , sold over 15 million records , and built a dedicated , enduring following across the globe . THE EASTERN CONNECTICUT BALLET PRESENTS : THE NUTCRACKER SATURDAY , 12.14.24 | 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM & SUNDAY , 12.15.24 | 1:30 PM Eastern Connecticut Ballet returns to The Garde to bring The Nutcracker for your holiday entertainment . This treasured holiday tradition features stars from New York City Ballet and a stage transformed into a New London winter seaport in the 1850's . 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT CULTURAL STO MP STO KATHY GRIFFIN MY LIFE ON THE PTSD LIST WEDNESDAY , 03.12.25 | 7:30 PM A two - time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian , television star , best - selling author and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy . The legendary performer holds the Guinness Book of World Records for writing and starring in an unprecedented 20 televised stand - up specials . PLUS ! NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY SATURDAY , 03.15.25 | 8:00 PM THE MOTH FRIDAY , 03.21.25 | 8:00 PM BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY , 03.22.25 | 7:00 PM STOMP TUESDAY , 04.01.25 | 7:30 PM ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE SATURDAY , 04.05.25 | 8:00 PM BLACK VIOLIN SATURDAY , 04.12.25 | 8:00 PM ILUMINATE FRIDAY , 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY SATURDAY , 04.19.25 | 8:00 PM COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD : ASKING FOR TROUBLE SUNDAY , 04.27.25 | 7:30 PM ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN TUESDAY , 04.29.25 | 7:30 PM MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 WEDNESDAY , 04.30.25 | 7:30 PM VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT CONNECTICUT