Riverwood Poetry Series at Real Art Ways

January 14, 2026 - January 14, 2026

 The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2025 through May 2026. Each night begins with an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page) and continues with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets.Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Charles Rafferty, Srini Mandavilli, Sherri Bedingfield, and Steven Ostrowski on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 7 pm at Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, Connecticut. There… Find out more

January 18, 2026 - January 18, 2026

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here!January 18 Performance: Hidemi Akaiwa-piano Hery Paz-tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute r Joe Morris-bass Instantiations is made possible by the generous support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, an organization that creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations, evolving the region into a premier destination for the arts, while building a sense of belonging for anyone looking to experience art. Find out more

February 15, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here!February 15 Performance:Adam Matlock-accordion Diane Buettner-bass clarinet, clarinet Yoona Kim-Ajaeng Joe Morris-guitar Instantiations is made possible by the generous support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, an organization that creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations, evolving the region into a premier destination for the arts, while building a sense of belonging for anyone looking to experience art. Find out more

February 20, 2026 - February 26, 2026

 For the 21st consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! This year, we will be showing the full program at Cinestudio in Hartford.With all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! An annual hit with audiences around the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, 7-10 pm. Mark your calendar to… Find out more

February 20, 2026 - February 26, 2026

 For the 21st consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! This year, we will be showing the full program at Cinestudio in Hartford.With all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! An annual hit with audiences around the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, 7-10 pm. Mark your calendar to… Find out more

February 20, 2026 - February 26, 2026

 For the 21st consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! This year, we will be showing the full program at Cinestudio in Hartford.With all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! An annual hit with audiences around the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, 7-10 pm. Mark your calendar to… Find out more

March 15, 2026 - March 15, 2026

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here!March 15 Performance:L. Mixashawn Rozie-tenor, soprano saxophone, mandolin, voice Michael Larocca-drums Joe Morris-bassInstantiations is made possible by the generous support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, an organization that creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations, evolving the region into a premier destination for the arts, while building a sense of belonging for anyone looking to experience art. Find out more

April 12, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here!April 12 Performance:Melanie Dyer-viola Solomon Caldwell-bass Joe Morris-guitarInstantiations is made possible by the generous support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, an organization that creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations, evolving the region into a premier destination for the arts, while building a sense of belonging for anyone looking to experience art. Find out more

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here!May 3 Performance:Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson-vibraphoneLemuel Marc-trumpetJoe Morris-bassInstantiations is made possible by the generous support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, an organization that creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations, evolving the region into a premier destination for the arts, while building a sense of belonging for anyone looking to experience art. Find out more

December 30, 2116 - December 30, 2116

I want to tell you something remarkable. Something you probably aren’t aware of. You may already know that Real Art Ways is pretty good at what we do. But did you know Real Art Ways has presented the work of (drum roll, please)… 48…(!) MacArthur Genius Grant Awardees? We’re going to share a bit about them in coming weeks. – Will K. Wilkins KEN VANDERMARK Ken Vandermark has performed at Real Art Ways in 2013, 2014, and most recently last… Find out more