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

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

December 30, 2116 - December 30, 2116

Synopsis: Do you like wine?! This documentary follows the journeys of natural winemakers in Northern California, during the largest wildfire season on record. Equal parts farmer, winemaker, and artist, they stay true to their ideals of creating exceptional wines made through innovative sustainable and regenerative farming and without chemical additives. Eschewing the industrial agricultural practices of the corporate wine industry – our winemakers are healing the very environment they are surviving, i.e., a changing climate marked by rising temperatures, shorter… Find out more

December 30, 2116 - December 30, 2116

Synopsis: GRATITUDE REVEALED: An epic journey forty years in the making. This film from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of cult hit Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of Gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing Gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other.     Find out more

December 30, 2116 - December 30, 2116

“A spectacular piece of blended storytelling.” – Collider.com 96% on Rotten Tomatoes Synopsis: When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past.… Find out more