WRAC
WINDHAM REGIONAL
ARTS COUNCIL
Summer Concerts at Shaboo Stage
Photo Credit: Tom Hurlbut
The public is invited to join us for two special concerts at the Shaboo Stage, located in Jillson Square Park,
Willimantic. Bring a lawn chair for an evening of great summertime music. Admission and Parking Free
June 28, 2024 @ 6:30
Under direction of Kay Niemasik, this wind & percussion band is a summertime favorite. A repertoire of show tunes, patriotic music and international selections.
July 11, 2024 @ 6:30
Little Big Band
Join us for this special appearance by Eastern Connecticut's premier swing band, who will perform jazz age favorites, Latin jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and early Rock n' Roll. Wearing your dance shoes is highly recommended!
Monthly Art Exhibits at Windham Hospital
Support our local Healthcare Community by viewing and purchasing original artwork on display in the
Shea Wing of Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic
~ June 2024 ~
Muriel Miller
Oil paintings, oil pastels of serene landscapes of North America and Europe
Muriel lead her students in plein air studies in Ireland, England and Wales. Now retired, her work includes local scenery of the New England landscape.
~ July 2024 ~
Suzanne Serreti
Suzanne's spontaneous images of animals,
still life subjects and interior scenes are a joy to see.
~ August 2024 ~
WRAC Member Artist Group Show
"Seeing Red"
All works will feature a dominant color of RED! RED!
Pacific Waves by Muriel Miller
Young Artists Music Competition
Next Competition Date
January 25, 2025!
Congratulations to all who participated in this year's event!
Winners
First Place: Grade 7 - 9 Wind / Strings
Raha Esmaili Zaghi (Flute)
Grade 7 - 9 Piano
First Place: Chloe Song
Second Place: Avin Perera
Grade 10 - 12 Vocal
First Place: Shane Gilluly
Second Place: Andrew Grzywacz
Third Place: Yagnasenee Das
Grade 10 - 12 Strings
First Place: Dustin Rood (Violin)
Second Place: Gunnar Hoffmann (Guitar)
Special Prizes
Mariaelena McDevitt Memorial Vocal Prize
Shane Gilluly
Edward Gerry/Catherine Wade Wind Prize
Raha Esmaili Zaghi
Edward Gerry/Catherine Wade String Prize
Dustin Rood
Patricia Bellingham Piano Prize
Avin Perera
Feather H. Spearman Honor for Service through Music
Shloka Nathan
2023 Grand Prize Winner
Dustin Rood
Violin
Photos of the 37th Annual Young Artists Music Competition
Click arrow for slide show; Click an image to view.
Photos by Tom Hurlbut
Winners - All Categories
Dustin Rood
In the News
WRAC Receives Funding from Pageau Trust
We are very grateful to the administrators of the Leo & Rose Pageau Memorial Trust, who recognized the important services we perform throughout the year to benefit our community:
Transportation funds for local students to attend professional performing arts events,
Free art demonstrations,
Museum trips for local students,
Free summertime concert by the Windham Concert Band
Thank You!
Photo by Dan Thomacos
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Photo by Bev York
