HUB Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yale Summer Art - Thursday Night Lectures

Yale Norfolk School of Art

Making Light

Thursday Night Lectures

The Art Barn, Nofolk, CT

Wine receptions to follow

May 18 - June 29, 2024

All lectures begin at 7:00 pm with the exception of the June 8th lecture by Stephen Melville, which begins at 4:00 pm.

May 23, Paul Pfeiffer is a brilliant manipulator of popular media and image technology. His films, photos and installations illuminate the individual from a crowd, often within the context of sports events, religious congregations and political gatherings. TONIGHT.

May 30, Julianne Swartz’s sonic and optical installations use utilitarian materials (e.g., tubes, mirrors, lenses, magnets) to warp, reshape or deepen perception, generating unexpected, ephemeral and participatory experiences out of common situations.

June 6, Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s installation art grows out of her political, personal story and background in teaching. With her multimedia approach she explores conflicting cultural histories, perception and memory. 

June 8, Stephen Melville is a retired art historian living in Norfolk. He will talk about a range of modern ideas of light and color with particular attention to Goethe and Newton and will present a lecture titled Making Light: Lucidity and Limit, 4:00 PM in the Art Barn.  

June 13, Ayham Ghraowi is a filmmaker, designer, and sometimes writer whose films grapple with the insoluble in the politics of war. His latest film, Abjectly Yours, is about the espionage of Harpo Marx. 

June 20, Mika Rottenberg is a video artist whose work often investigates the link between the female body and production mechanisms. Remote, Mika Rottenberg & Mahyad Tousi’s latest surreal film teleports the female body in time and space uncovering phenomena with universe altering consequences.

All lectures take place in the Art Barn at 7pm with the exception of Stephen Melville’s which will be in the Art Barn on Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 pm. Wine reception to follow all lectures

The Yale Norfolk School of Art, established in 1948, is an intensive six-week undergraduate summer residency program for 26 rising seniors. 

Yale Norfolk School of Art is made possible with the support of Yale School of Art, The Norfolk Hub, the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Trust, Low Road Foundation and Battell Arts Foundation.

Yale Norfolk School of Art

Collecting Unused Objects

The Norfolk HUB

2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Do you have objects or materials in your home that you no longer use? Donate them to the Yale Norfolk School of Art to be used for art making and performance this summer!

The HUB will be the collection point for these items. Thank you for supporting the Yale Norfolk School of Art.

Prior to bringing any objects, please EMAIL Cameron.

Upcoming Art, Hub Talks and Events

2024 Friday Nights on the Green

Most Fridays, June 7 - August 30

Norfolk Village Green

It is almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2024 Friday Nights on the Green will be here before you know it! Check your copy of the June Norfolk Now for your printed copy of the schedule. Keep it where you can see it and join the fun!

Florals and Landscapes

in Watercolors and Pastels

By Collette Hurst

May 5 - June 27

Norfolk HUB

2 Station Place, Norfolk

Visit the HUB to see the current art exhibit, Florals and Landscapes in Watercolors and Pastels by Collette Hurst.

The Dog's Ear - A "Pop-Up" Used Bookstore

Benefiting the Norfolk Library Associates

Royal Arcanum Building

3 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Regular Hours: Thursday - Saturday

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Dog's Ear, a bookshop selling used and antique books will open as a pop-up store for the month of May in the Royal Arcanum Building. All proceeds will benefit the Norfolk Library Associates.

Store hours are Thursday - Saturday 11AM - 4PM.

If you would like to volunteer as a bookseller, please contact Michael Selleck or Tricia Deans.

Art Exhibit: Looking Closer

An Art Pop-Up

Oil Paintings by Sam Guindon

3 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

June 21 - June 30

Opening Reception: Sunday, June 23

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Oil paintings by Norfolk native Sam Guindon will be on display in the end pop-up space at 3 Station Place the last 2 weekends in June. Guindon uses direct observation and loose brushwork to capture fleeting moments. This approach brings immediacy to the work and emphasizes mood over detail. 

The show will be open June 21-30, Fridays 2-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10-4pm, with live demos at noon both Saturdays. There will be an opening reception Sunday, June 23, from 3 to 5 pm. Sales will commence at the opening reception and continue after that. 

Teen Job Board

Co-Sponsored by The Norfolk Library and

The Norfolk Hub

Located at the HUB, 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Summer is on the way and The Norfolk Library and The Norfolk Hub are teaming up to help fill and find jobs for teens.

Do you have a job that needs filling by a teen? Please email it to Christal and it will be included on the job board.

Want to learn more? Stop by the HUB or email Christal.

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival

Yale School of Music

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival

Yale School of Music

Tickets Now on Sale!

Tickets for the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s 2024 season are now on sale!

For more than 100 years music lovers have enjoyed concerts at the Music Shed. The tradition continues this summer with exciting performances by seasoned masters and up-and-coming young talents. Concerts June 28 - August 17. 

View the season and order tickets HERE.

Community Events

Ministry of Bread

Jumbo Soft Pretzels

UCC Norfolk - Battell Chapel

12 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CT

Thursday, May 23, 2024

6:00 pm

Norfolk's Ministry of Bread is an informal group of bread enthusiasts that meets monthly to share, practice and enjoy the craft of bread-making.

The group is open to all, of all faiths or none.

Attendees need to bring ingredients.

Please EMAIL Felix Graham-Jones for information.

Celebrate the Steeple

UCC Norfolk - Battell Chapel

Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Saturday, May 25, 2024

5:00 pm

Please join UCC Norfolk for a townwide celebration of the return of this beloved icon.

View the restored steeple, followed by refreshments inside Battell Chapel and raise a glass to commemorate this milestone.

Inclement weather? The event will be held fully in Battell Chapel.

GLASS TOOLS - An Exhibition of Artworks

Opening Reception

WHITE BARN

649 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CT

Sunday, May 26, 2024

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the artists for the opening reception of "Glass Tools" - an exhibition of artworks by Grace Bristow, Sam Cohen, Olivia Gee, Liz Ostermeyer and Charlotte Somerville.

EMAIL Grace Bristow if you would like to be added to our email list, receive the link to their webpage, or schedule an appointment to view the show. 

Memorial Day 5-Miler

Start: Westside Road, Norfolk, CT

Monday, May 27, 2024

12:00 pm

This scenic 5-mile road race will start on Westside Road and finish at the Village Green in the center of town. This Memorial Day tradition, known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, is the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department college, higher education, undergraduate scholarship program where all proceeds go to Norfolk students. 

Parking will be on Mountain Road at the baseball fields. Because of the timed start, Westside Road will be closed at Sunset Ridge (approximately 10:30 AM) and you should access Mountain Road and the parking lot from Route 272 (Litchfield Road). Bib & shirt pick up will be at the intersection of Mountain Road and West Side Road on race day morning from 10:00 - 11:45 am OR this year, you will be able to pick up your bib and shirt Sunday night from 5-7 PM in front of the Norfolk HUB (2 Station Place). There will be no registration on race day. 

To give walkers a better and safer experience on the course, the walking division will start at 11:30 a.m. and will NOT be timed.

The food truck this year is Frankie's Food Truck (from The Old Well Tavern in Simsbury) and will be at the finish line. Cash or credit cards accepted.

Sign up to run HERE.

Not feeling like running the race, but want to help? Donate HERE.

Photo credit: Christopher Little

Norfolk Land Trust

Inaugural Hike of the Borden Woods

Lovers Lane Field Entrance, Norfolk, CT

Saturday, June 1, 2024

10:00 am

Join the Norfolk Land Trust for the inaugural hike of the Borden Woods! The newly acquired 82-acres on Lovers Lane link Barbour Woods and Spring Hill preserves. The hike will be under the leadership of Norfolk Land Trust Board Member Bill Couch. Bill will be at the entrance of the Borden Woods waiting for hikers. Note that the entrance to the Borden Woods is approximately 0.25 miles north of the Lovers Lane Barbour Woods entrance, on the other side of the street. Rain or shine; please dress appropriately. Children 12 and under are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.

Questions or for more information, please contact Norfolk Land Trust HERE.

For more information on our acquisition of the Borden Woods, please click HERE.

Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center

Kids' Dragon Boat Festival June 1, 11-3

207A Westside Road, Norfolk, CT

More activities all weekend

Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024

The Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center is open the first weekend of each month from spring to fall. Stop by and enjoy all that there is to experience.

Find more information on the Dragon Boat Festival HERE.

Check out the weekend events HERE.

Forest Yoga

Great Mountain Forest

McMullen Pond, Norfolk, CT

Mondays: June 3,10,17, 24: July 1, 2024

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of nature with Lunchtime Yoga in the Forest. Led by Vicki Nelson, a certified yoga teacher and Level 2 Reiki Practitioner. Gather at Potter’s Corner, to begin a picturesque 10-minute walk to McMullen Pond. Delve into a rejuvenating 40-minute yoga session, blending the fluid movements of Vinyasa with the grounding poses of Hatha. Afterward, enjoy the leisurely walk back feeling refreshed and centered. Nourish your body, mind, and spirit amidst the beauty of nature.

Cost: In advance $60 for 5 classes

Drop in: $15 each class

Learn more and register HERE.

Simone White and the Tarik Shah Trio

Dewey Hall, Sheffield, MA

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Doors Open 6:00 pm

Music 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Enjoy music by Norfolk resident Simone White and the Tarik Shah Trio at Dewey Hall in nearby Sheffield, MA.

Flora to Feast - Garden Tour and Teriyaki Dinner

Norfolk Curling Club Fundraiser

70 Golf Drive, Norfolk, CT

Saturday, June 22, 2024

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bring your love of nature and your appetite to the Norfolk Curling Club for their Garden Tour & Teriyaki Dinner.

For tickets, click HERE.

Norfolk, CT Conservation Commission

National Resource Inventory

Did you know that the Conservation Commission's webpage has a link to a National Resource Inventory?

To access the document, click HERE.

Infinity Hall - Norfolk

Alison Brown

20 Greenwoods Road West (Route 44)

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Norfolk, CT

One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, GRAMMY-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.

Although Alison began her musical career as a teenager in the Southern California bluegrass scene, she has built a reputation as one of today’s most forward thinking and innovative banjo players. She is known for taking the instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots by blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a sonic tapestry that has earned praise and recognition from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today.

For more information, click HERE.

Photo and content credit: Infinity Hall

Support the Norfolk Food Pantry

Bloomin' 4 Good Program

Stop & Shop

200 New Hartford Road, Winsted, CT

Month of May 2024

Support the Norfolk Food Pantry when you purchase a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet priced at $10.99 at Stop & Shop, 200 New Hartford Road, Winsted, CT. Each purchase will get the food pantry $1.

This week's most needed items:

• Soups
• Pasta sauce
• Oatmeal

Non-perishable donations can be left in the blue bin outside the Food Pantry at 12 Litchfield Road. Perishable and monetary donations (mark checks 'food pantry') can be dropped off at the Food Pantry during their hours of operation Tuesday - Friday 10am - 1pm.

Photo Credit: Norfolk Food Pantry

News from Botelle School:

Click HERE and HERE to stay updated on Botelle School happenings!

Norfolk Library:

Click HERE to view the Norfolk Library's Night Owl Newsletter

Click HERE to discover the programs and events at the Norfolk Library

Town of Norfolk Information:

Click HERE to subscribe to the Town of Norfolk weekly e-mail.

Click HERE to see a calendar of what events are happening in town.

Check out Norfolk businesses HERE. (You can even ask to have your town business listed!)

About the Norfolk Hub

The Norfolk Hub is supported by the

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