YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON... Give the Gift of the Garde! DOWNTOWN NEW LONDON CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 5PM-6PM PARADE PLAZA Experience the enchantment of Christmas Carols and the Shoreline Ringers Bell Choir. Witness the grand entrance of Santa, as he parades down Bank Street in a brilliantly luminated Jeep. Don't forget to capture the special moment with Santa pictures after the tree lighting at The Golden Owl! 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. A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) SATURDAY, 12.21.24 | 3:00 PM Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, two Outstanding Historic American Theaters, invite you to a free film screening of the 1983 classic movie A Christmas Story on the giant Garde's giant screen. Sponsored By: Secor Auto Group Find us on OX@gardeartscenter GARDE ARTS CENTER GARDE ARTS CENTER VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS WALLY LAMB'S-WISHIN' AND HOPIN' SUNDAY, 12.22.24 | 3:00 PM Wally Lamb's holiday coming-of-age tale classic, based on his best-selling novel "Wishin' and Hopin" returns to the Garde's giant screen ten years after its world premiere in 2014. Sponsored By: Secor Auto Group 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. WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER FRIDAY, 03.14.25 | 8:00 PM Legendary rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer will be reunited again using modem digital technology. Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016, will perform live on 3 huge video walls from a show recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992, with drummer Carl Palmer (and his band) live on stage! NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY SATURDAY, 03.15.25 | 8:00 PM Just in time for St. Patrick's Day-Canada's internationally renowned virtuoso fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take their music to new heights with an all-new show. GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS SUNDAY, 05.11.25 | 7:00 PM Gillian Welch's rich and remarkable career spans over twenty-five years, and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modem acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as "modern inasters of American folk" and "protectors of the American folk song" by Rolling Stone. PLUS! 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 Enjoy up to 20 Oscar Nominated & Award-Winning films - Jan-March breezeline 2025 Winter CINEMA Co-Sponsored By: SECOR STIC 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT SERIES PASSES NOW ON SALE! COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C CONNECTICUT DISTRICT YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ... Give the Gift of the Garde ! DOWNTOWN NEW LONDON CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 29 5 PM-6PM PARADE PLAZA Experience the enchantment of Christmas Carols and the Shoreline Ringers Bell Choir . Witness the grand entrance of Santa , as he parades down Bank Street in a brilliantly luminated Jeep . Don't forget to capture the special moment with Santa pictures after the tree lighting at The Golden Owl ! 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 . A CHRISTMAS STORY ( 1983 ) SATURDAY , 12.21.24 | 3:00 PM Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals , two Outstanding Historic American Theaters , invite you to a free film screening of the 1983 classic movie A Christmas Story on the giant Garde's giant screen . Sponsored By : Secor Auto Group Find us on OX @ gardeartscenter GARDE ARTS CENTER GARDE ARTS CENTER VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS WALLY LAMB'S - WISHIN ' AND HOPIN ' SUNDAY , 12.22.24 | 3:00 PM Wally Lamb's holiday coming - of - age tale classic , based on his best - selling novel " Wishin ' and Hopin " returns to the Garde's giant screen ten years after its world premiere in 2014 . Sponsored By : Secor Auto Group 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 . WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON , LAKE & PALMER FRIDAY , 03.14.25 | 8:00 PM Legendary rock band Emerson , Lake & Palmer will be reunited again using modem digital technology . Keith Emerson and Greg Lake , who both passed away in 2016 , will perform live on 3 huge video walls from a show recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992 , with drummer Carl Palmer ( and his band ) live on stage ! NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY SATURDAY , 03.15.25 | 8:00 PM Just in time for St. Patrick's Day - Canada's internationally renowned virtuoso fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take their music to new heights with an all - new show . GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS SUNDAY , 05.11.25 | 7:00 PM Gillian Welch's rich and remarkable career spans over twenty - five years , and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modem acoustic music world . They have been hailed by Pitchfork as " modern inasters of American folk " and " protectors of the American folk song " by Rolling Stone . PLUS ! 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 Enjoy up to 20 Oscar Nominated & Award - Winning films - Jan - March breezeline 2025 Winter CINEMA Co - Sponsored By : SECOR STIC 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT SERIES PASSES NOW ON SALE ! COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C CONNECTICUT DISTRICT