YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION This Week at the Garde! Double Exposure: a collaborative exhibition by Photographer Michael Friedman and Visual Abstract Artist David J. Marchi KODAK TRIX PAN FILM 1969 MICHAEL FRIEDMAN DOUBLE EXPOSURE ROCK HEARTS (IN THE OASIS ROOM) Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra FRIDAY, 02.28.25 | 8:00 PM Toshiyuki Shimada Music Director & Conductor Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old country tunes, and seek out tunes from other genres to "bluegrass-ify." Fiddler, Austin Scelzo, is a CT Arts Hero Award recipient. UNCHARITABLE PRESENTED BY TVCCA TUESDAY, 03.04.25 | 7:00 PM The world's first feature-length documentary to examine our most basic ideas about charitable giving. 90 Minutes 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 modern 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. GARDE ARTS CENTER Presents A CALL FOR PEACE Saturday, February 22 YE VAGABONDS 7:30PM (IN THE OASIS ROOM) TUESDAY, 03.18.25 | 8:00 PM DAVID J MARCHI On display through March 31, 2025 This unique exhibition merges Friedman's iconic photographs of legendary artists including Janis Joplin, The Band, Kris Kristoffer- son, and the Rolling Stones with Marchi's bold abstract paintings, creating entirely new and innovative works of art. The project builds on Friedman's Lost Negatives Project, launched in 2018 with his wife Donna Vita after she discovered a treasure trove of previously unseen negatives from his photography work between 1968 and 1973. The sibling harmonies of brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn are at the heart of the distinctive Ye Vagabonds' sound. As part of the new wave of Irish folk bands, they bring a subtle and beautiful sound to both new and traditional songs. THE MOTH: TRUE STORIES TOLD LIVE FRIDAY, 03.21.25 | 8:00 PM The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY, 03.22.25 | 7:00 PM Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. STOMP TUESDAY, 04.01.25 | 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats: the inventive show that's dance, music, and theatrical performance blended in one electrifying rhythm. ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE SATURDAY, 04.05.25 | 8:00 PM With sweet vocal harmonies and jangling guitars, "Another Tequila Sunrise" captures the LIVE experience of the Eagles and beyond. VANCE GILBERT (IN THE OASIS ROOM) THURSDAY 04.10.25 | 8:00 PM Vance Gilbert is considered to be an integral part of the national folk scene and a CONN COLLEGE Alum... BLACK VIOLIN SATURDAY, 04.12.25 | 8:00 PM Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking string duo that has captivated audiences around the globe. VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS ILUMINATE FRIDAY, 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM Experience magic in motion as iluminate dancers light up the stage with a fusion of dance, music, light and their mesmerizing moves. THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY SATURDAY, 04.19.25 | 8:00 PM The internationally acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world's most successful music duo of all time. COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: ASKING FOR TROUBLE SUNDAY, 04.27.25 | 7:30 PM Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN TUESDAY, 04.29.25 | 7:30 PM Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen, a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. This show will ROCK you! MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 WEDNESDAY, 04.30.25 | 7:30 PM Set five years after the original, this new musical finds our original characters aboard a cruise ship, reuniting for more high jinks on the high seas. RIGOLETTO-GIUSEPPE VERDI SATURDAY, 05.03.25 | 7:30 PM A fascinating drama of seduction, curses, betrayal, vendettas and murder presented by Teatro Lirico D'Europa with Connecticut Virtuosi Orchestra! 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 modern acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as "modern masters of American folk" and "protectors of the American folk song" by Rolling Stone. Find us on X@gardeartscenter 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT CULTURAL COALITION NEW LONDON CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT CONNECTICUT YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION This Week at the Garde ! Double Exposure : a collaborative exhibition by Photographer Michael Friedman and Visual Abstract Artist David J. Marchi KODAK TRIX PAN FILM 1969 MICHAEL FRIEDMAN DOUBLE EXPOSURE ROCK HEARTS ( IN THE OASIS ROOM ) Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra FRIDAY , 02.28.25 | 8:00 PM Toshiyuki Shimada Music Director & Conductor Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass , old country tunes , and seek out tunes from other genres to " bluegrass - ify . " Fiddler , Austin Scelzo , is a CT Arts Hero Award recipient . UNCHARITABLE PRESENTED BY TVCCA TUESDAY , 03.04.25 | 7:00 PM The world's first feature - length documentary to examine our most basic ideas about charitable giving . 90 Minutes 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 modern 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 . GARDE ARTS CENTER Presents A CALL FOR PEACE Saturday , February 22 YE VAGABONDS 7:30 PM ( IN THE OASIS ROOM ) TUESDAY , 03.18.25 | 8:00 PM DAVID J MARCHI On display through March 31 , 2025 This unique exhibition merges Friedman's iconic photographs of legendary artists including Janis Joplin , The Band , Kris Kristoffer- son , and the Rolling Stones with Marchi's bold abstract paintings , creating entirely new and innovative works of art . The project builds on Friedman's Lost Negatives Project , launched in 2018 with his wife Donna Vita after she discovered a treasure trove of previously unseen negatives from his photography work between 1968 and 1973 . The sibling harmonies of brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn are at the heart of the distinctive Ye Vagabonds ' sound . As part of the new wave of Irish folk bands , they bring a subtle and beautiful sound to both new and traditional songs . THE MOTH : TRUE STORIES TOLD LIVE FRIDAY , 03.21.25 | 8:00 PM The Moth is true stories , told live and without notes . BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY , 03.22.25 | 7:00 PM Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival . STOMP TUESDAY , 04.01.25 | 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM Matchboxes , brooms , garbage cans , Zippo lighters , and more fill the stage with energizing beats : the inventive show that's dance , music , and theatrical performance blended in one electrifying rhythm . ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE SATURDAY , 04.05.25 | 8:00 PM With sweet vocal harmonies and jangling guitars , " Another Tequila Sunrise " captures the LIVE experience of the Eagles and beyond . VANCE GILBERT ( IN THE OASIS ROOM ) THURSDAY 04.10.25 | 8:00 PM Vance Gilbert is considered to be an integral part of the national folk scene and a CONN COLLEGE Alum ... BLACK VIOLIN SATURDAY , 04.12.25 | 8:00 PM Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin , the groundbreaking string duo that has captivated audiences around the globe . VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS ILUMINATE FRIDAY , 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM Experience magic in motion as iluminate dancers light up the stage with a fusion of dance , music , light and their mesmerizing moves . THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY SATURDAY , 04.19.25 | 8:00 PM The internationally acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens , New York who went on to become the world's most successful music duo of all time . COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD : ASKING FOR TROUBLE SUNDAY , 04.27.25 | 7:30 PM Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood , the dynamic duo from TV's " Whose Line is it Anyway ?, " take the stage in a one - night - only uproarious live show , Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood : Asking for Trouble . ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN TUESDAY , 04.29.25 | 7:30 PM Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen , a spectacular live concert , recreating the look , sound , pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time . This show will ROCK you ! MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 WEDNESDAY , 04.30.25 | 7:30 PM Set five years after the original , this new musical finds our original characters aboard a cruise ship , reuniting for more high jinks on the high seas . RIGOLETTO - GIUSEPPE VERDI SATURDAY , 05.03.25 | 7:30 PM A fascinating drama of seduction , curses , betrayal , vendettas and murder presented by Teatro Lirico D'Europa with Connecticut Virtuosi Orchestra ! 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 modern acoustic music world . They have been hailed by Pitchfork as " modern masters of American folk " and " protectors of the American folk song " by Rolling Stone . Find us on X @ gardeartscenter 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT CULTURAL COALITION NEW LONDON CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT CONNECTICUT