Eleanor the Great at Real Art Ways

“June Squibb is brilliant in Scarlett Johansson’s feature directorial debut.” – Mashable “This was a heartfelt, emotionally resonant story about the power of our lives and the capacity of our stories lingering on long after we’ve left this world. Take someone you love and see it.” – The Film Maven “[Squibb’s] performance is her own story, and it’s enthralling and heartwarming.” – Austin Chronicle After seventy years with her best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh…

“There’s never been a movie more vital this year than The Librarians. If you prize literature, intelligence, independent thought, safe spaces for children, it’s a necessary watch.” – The Film Maven “From its superb opening-credits sequence paying tribute to card catalogs of yore to its sharp selection of vintage clips and intimate reportage, “The Librarians” is as well-crafted as it is profoundly alarming.” – New York Times “Filmmaker Kim A. Snyder’s illuminating documentary offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to…

“This is horror at its best, because it makes you look at life differently.” – San Francisco Chronicle “Indy and this movie deserve a treat.” – RogerEbert.com “What comes across most strongly, and gives the film its emotional power, is Indy’s unfailing loyalty to his beloved owner and his willingness do practically anything to protect him.” – The Hollywood Reporter Our canine hero, Indy, embarks on a new adventure with his human owner — and best friend — Todd, leaving…

  Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18, for the next Connecticut Literary Festival! CT Lit Fest is a fall book festival co-presented by Real Art Ways. A literary hub under one roof, at the center of Connecticut. A day for writers, poets, teachers, students, and readers to discover and connect with new voices. Events run throughout the day. Admission is free. The Fest takes over our five galleries for readings, talks, performances, and an interactive typewriter installation. There will…

Part of our “RAW Terror” horror film marathon programming for Thursday, October 16, during Creative Cocktail Hour… You have the option to purchase tickets for The Evil Dead and pair it with Scream or Midsommar as a Double Feature, OR take on the ultimate challenge of watching ALL THREE FILMS as a Triple Feature – all screening on the night of October 16. Double Feature: The Evil Dead (5:15) and Scream (7:00): General admission $20 Double Feature: The Evil Dead (5:15)…

Part of our “RAW Terror” horror film marathon programming for Thursday, October 16, during Creative Cocktail Hour… You have the option to purchase tickets for Scream and pair it with The Evil Dead or Midsommar as a Double Feature, OR take on the ultimate challenge of watching ALL THREE FILMS as a Triple Feature – all screening on the night of October 16. Double Feature:The Evil Dead (5:15) and Scream (7:00): General admission $20 Double Feature: Scream (7:00) and Midsommar (9:10): General…

Part of our “RAW Terror” horror film marathon programming for Thursday, October 16, during Creative Cocktail Hour… You have the option to purchase tickets for Midsommar and pair it with Scream and The Evil Dead as a Double Feature, OR take on the ultimate challenge of watching ALL THREE FILMS as a Triple Feature – all screening on the night of October 16. Double Feature: The Evil Dead (5:15) and Midsommar (9:10): General admission $20 Double Feature: Scream (7:00) and Midsommar (9:10): General admission $20…

Join us Thursday, October 16, from 6 to 9 PM for our Creative Cocktail Hour. Admission is free. We’ll have music, a food truck, custom cocktails, hands-on art-making activities, and exhibitions on view! But most importantly, you’ll be there!   Solo Exhibitions: “It’s Going to Rain” Teilin Ding “thick, hazy, cleer, blew” Shona Macdonald “After Progress” Adam Viens Music Pressing Plant Food: Samba e Favela Local vendors: 4Ever Vintage, Tyler Cave, Vino Crudo, Jerry’s Artarama Activities: West End Woolies “Knitflix & Build”…

Experience music imagined and created in real-time. This series runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Check out the full schedule here! Oct 12 Performance:   Dan Blacksberg-trombone   Carlos Santiago-violin   Joe Morris-guitar

“It’s dazzling and terrifying…” – Slate “Orwell: 2+2=5 is a vital film.” Hollywood Reporter “The filmmaker isn’t subtle, but then, neither was his subject, and the film’s points could hardly seem more prescient than they do in this moment.” – NPR “Peck’s piercing nonfiction has previously given voice to the dead and the dismissed, but now uses one of West’s most acclaimed and quoted novelists to lay bare its persistent sins.” – AV Club From Academy Award®-nominated and BAFTA-winning director…