GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION Menopause The Musical 2 THROUGH MENOPAUSE iLuminate SCAN HERE ILUMINATE FRIDAY, 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM Spring into Entertainment Experience magic in motion as iluminate dancers light up the stage with a fusion of dance, music, light and their mesmerizing moves. Sponsored by: RB KENT & SONS INC, Blu-Prints Unlimited, Inc 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. GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH FRIDAY, 05.09.25 | 7:30 PM A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED, GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter! Find us on OX@gardeartscenter GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS SUNDAY, 05.11.25 | 7:00 PM AT THE GARDE ARTS CENTER 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. THE JONI & CAT SHOW (IN THE OASIS ROOM) THURSDAY, 05.15.25 | 7:30 PM The Joni & Cat Show features two solo performers, Nicole Gauthier and John Fuzek. In an intimate, acoustic, singer-songwriter style, they expertly connect with their audience, creating a musical journey through the timeless songs of Joni Mitchell and Cat Stevens. EDDIE B: IF THESE CLASSROOM WALLS COULD TALK FRIDAY, 06.06.25 | 8:00 PM Eddie B. is a comedian and former teacher of 13 years who speaks the honest truth about the public school systems around the world. He is an advocate for teachers and delivers his message in a hilarious, comedic fashion! THE GOONIES (1985) 40TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY, 06.07.25 | 7:00 PM Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this epic classic film. Relive the adventure. DAVE MASON SATURDAY, 08.16.25 | 8:00 PM See legendary guitarist Dave Mason perform live with his band on the Garde stage. A member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and founding member of the group Traffic, Mason has been performing for five decades and has collaborated with some of the industry's most prolific artists like Paul McCartney, Graham Nash, and Jimi Hendrix. Come see this music legend for his one night only performance! 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT STOP MAKING SENSE: LIVE EVENT HOSTED BY JERRY HARRISON FRIDAY, 09.12.25 7:00 PM Stop Making Sense features Talking Heads' most memorable songs in the newly restored, 40th anniversary, 1984 film w/ Q&A JESUS "AGUAJE" RAMOS & THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, 09.28.25 | 7:00 PM The Buena Vista Orchestra, under the direction of Ramos, features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts. VITAMIN STRING QUARTET SATURDAY 10.11.25 | 8:00 PM Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS CULTURAL NEW LONDON COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C CONNECTICUT DISTRICT GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION Menopause The Musical 2 THROUGH MENOPAUSE iLuminate SCAN HERE ILUMINATE FRIDAY , 04.18.25 | 8:00 PM Spring into Entertainment Experience magic in motion as iluminate dancers light up the stage with a fusion of dance , music , light and their mesmerizing moves . Sponsored by : RB KENT & SONS INC , Blu - Prints Unlimited , Inc 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 . GOOD WITCH / BAD WITCH FRIDAY , 05.09.25 | 7:30 PM A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED , GOOD WITCH / BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter ! Find us on OX @ gardeartscenter GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS SUNDAY , 05.11.25 | 7:00 PM AT THE GARDE ARTS CENTER 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 . THE JONI & CAT SHOW ( IN THE OASIS ROOM ) THURSDAY , 05.15.25 | 7:30 PM The Joni & Cat Show features two solo performers , Nicole Gauthier and John Fuzek . In an intimate , acoustic , singer - songwriter style , they expertly connect with their audience , creating a musical journey through the timeless songs of Joni Mitchell and Cat Stevens . EDDIE B : IF THESE CLASSROOM WALLS COULD TALK FRIDAY , 06.06.25 | 8:00 PM Eddie B. is a comedian and former teacher of 13 years who speaks the honest truth about the public school systems around the world . He is an advocate for teachers and delivers his message in a hilarious , comedic fashion ! THE GOONIES ( 1985 ) 40TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY , 06.07.25 | 7:00 PM Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this epic classic film . Relive the adventure . DAVE MASON SATURDAY , 08.16.25 | 8:00 PM See legendary guitarist Dave Mason perform live with his band on the Garde stage . A member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and founding member of the group Traffic , Mason has been performing for five decades and has collaborated with some of the industry's most prolific artists like Paul McCartney , Graham Nash , and Jimi Hendrix . Come see this music legend for his one night only performance ! 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT STOP MAKING SENSE : LIVE EVENT HOSTED BY JERRY HARRISON FRIDAY , 09.12.25 7:00 PM Stop Making Sense features Talking Heads ' most memorable songs in the newly restored , 40th anniversary , 1984 film w / Q & A JESUS " AGUAJE " RAMOS & THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA SUNDAY , 09.28.25 | 7:00 PM The Buena Vista Orchestra , under the direction of Ramos , features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club , continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep - dive cuts . VITAMIN STRING QUARTET SATURDAY 10.11.25 | 8:00 PM Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm , Vitamin String Quartet ( VSQ ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music . VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS CULTURAL NEW LONDON COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C CONNECTICUT DISTRICT