The Return of Old Growth Forests at Real Art Ways

October 22, 2026 - October 22, 2026

 Simsbury Public Library will host the Fall Old Forest Film Series in celebration of America’s 250th. The series explores the beauty and importance of New England’s old-growth forests and is presented in partnership with New England Forests, Real Art Ways, Simsbury Grange, Avon, Canton, Granby, Simsbury and Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy, North Woods Land Conservancy, and other community partners.Films will be shown one Thursday each month. Each evening begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a one-hour film at 6:30 and a brief Q&A with… Find out more

October 17, 2026 - October 17, 2026

 Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center. Film SynopsisHow is happiness measured? Can satisfaction with one’s life be rated on a scale from one to ten? The Kingdom of Bhutan’s famous and highly exoticized government policy measuring its nation’s Gross National Happiness operates on the idea that… Find out more

October 8, 2026 - October 8, 2026

 Tumble out of bed and stumble to Winsted for a classic office comedy shown on the big screen! American Mural Project and Real Art Ways proudly present a screening of 9 TO 5, the 1980 smash hit about three women struggling for respect and equity in a toxic workplace. With a stacked cast led by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman and the late, great Dolly Parton in her motion picture debut, 9 TO 5 is equal parts revenge fantasy,… Find out more

September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026

 Simsbury Public Library will host the Fall Old Forest Film Series in celebration of America’s 250th. The series explores the beauty and importance of New England’s old-growth forests and is presented in partnership with New England Forests, Real Art Ways, Simsbury Grange, Avon, Canton, Granby, Simsbury and Traprock Ridge Land Trusts, and other community partners.Films will be shown one Thursday each month. Each evening begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a one-hour film at 6:30 and a brief Q&A with Ray and Susan after… Find out more

August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center. Film SynopsisAfter a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They’re… Find out more

August 14, 2026 - August 14, 2026

 Eye on Video, Real Art Ways’ youth filmmaking program, concludes with a free public screening on Friday, August 14, featuring the teens’ original and creative short films. The films investigate a broad range of contemporary topics that are of personal interest to the young filmmakers. This summer’s showcase will take place at Cinestudio, on the campus of Trinity College. Program6:30 pm – Doors open7:00 pm – Screening8:30 pm – Apprentice Q&AAll are welcome. No advance registration is required. About Eye on VideoEye on Video provides teens… Find out more

July 18, 2026 - July 18, 2026

Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center. UPDATE as of 6/19: Due to a scheduling conflict, vertebrate paleontologist Dalton Meyer (PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale) will be giving the talk instead of Professor Bhullar.From his earliest days, Meyer knew he wanted to be a… Find out more

June 13, 2026 - June 13, 2026

Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center. Update, as of Saturday, June 13 – this event is now FREE to the public, thanks to our friends at Netflix and the Sea Change Project. Current ticketholders: we will offer you a refund. If you’d like to redirect your… Find out more

April 25, 2026 - April 25, 2026

Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center. Film SynopsisThe evolution of forests has helped to optimize the fundamental conditions for life on Earth – an oxygenated atmosphere, fresh water on land, a stable, moderate climate, food, shelter, timber resources, etc. Yet, the exploitation and manipulation of forests… 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