‘Good Trouble’ speech given in honor of a good man
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‘Good Trouble’ speech given in honor of a good man

In honor of what would have been the late U.S. Rep. and civil rights leader John Lewis’ 81st birthday on Sunday, Feb. 21, The Stissing Center hosted a special Saturday edition of its Video of the Week series, featuring Shona Taylor reading an excerpt from Lewis’ “Good Trouble” speech. Lewis passed away this past July. “Good Trouble” was originally delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 during The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Taylor’s performance was first broadcast in The Stissing Center’s Stissing Summer Variety Show last August. The recent performance was posted to “The Stissing Center” YouTube channel on Saturday, Feb. 20, where it can now be viewed.

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NWCT Arts Council: Spring fundraiser

Dancers from Pilobolus will perform at the NWCT Arts Council spring fundraiser on April 26 in Washington Depot, Conn.

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On Saturday, April 26, the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council will host a special evening, Arts Connected, their spring fundraiser celebrating the power of creativity and community. Held at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot from 5 to 8 p.m., this event brings together artists, performers, and neighbors for a magical night filled with inspiration, connection and joy.

Award-winning designer and arts advocate Diane von Furstenberg and her granddaughter Antonia Steinberg are honorary co-chairs of the event. Their shared love of the arts informs the spirit of the evening.

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