YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION 5 GARDE ARTS CENTER WORLD BALLET COMPANY THE CREAT GATSBY Girls Night ..... GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH THE BROADWAY WITCHES ..... Spring into Entertainment 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. 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. THE GREAT GATSBY BALLET BY THE WORLD BALLET COMPANY SATURDAY, 05.17.25 | 7:00 PM Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production, World Ballet Company's "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see feast for the eyes. 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 SCAN HERE AT THE GARDE ARTS CENTER Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this epic classic film. Relive the adventure. GIRLS NIGHT - THE MUSICAL SUNDAY, 06.29.25 | 7:00 PM Share the laughter in this off-Broadway sensation as five girlfriends celebrate a wild night out! Featuring hits: "Lady Marmalade", "It's Raining Men", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" & more. 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! 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. VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS Find us on X@gardeartscenter 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT 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. GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! SUNDAY 11.16.25 | 3:00 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! CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CT VISIT + CONNECTICUT DISTRI YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION 5 GARDE ARTS CENTER WORLD BALLET COMPANY THE CREAT GATSBY Girls Night ..... GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH THE BROADWAY WITCHES ..... Spring into Entertainment 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 . 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 . THE GREAT GATSBY BALLET BY THE WORLD BALLET COMPANY SATURDAY , 05.17.25 | 7:00 PM Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production , World Ballet Company's " The Great Gatsby " is a must - see feast for the eyes . 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 SCAN HERE AT THE GARDE ARTS CENTER Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this epic classic film . Relive the adventure . GIRLS NIGHT - THE MUSICAL SUNDAY , 06.29.25 | 7:00 PM Share the laughter in this off - Broadway sensation as five girlfriends celebrate a wild night out ! Featuring hits : " Lady Marmalade " , " It's Raining Men " , " Man ! I Feel Like a Woman " & more . 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 ! 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 . VISIT GARDEARTS.ORG/EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS Find us on X @ gardeartscenter 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT 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 . GOOD WITCH / BAD WITCH NEW DATE ANNOUNCED ! SUNDAY 11.16.25 | 3:00 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 ! CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CT VISIT + CONNECTICUT DISTRI