EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by September 1st; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our September 8th Showcase, all videos must be received by September 1st..

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by August 4th; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our August 11th Showcase, all videos must be received by August 4th.

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by July 7th; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our July 14th Showcase, all videos must be received by July 7th.

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by June 2nd; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our June 9th Showcase, all videos must be received by June 2nd.

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by May 5th; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our May 12th Showcase, all videos must be received by May 5th.

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by April 7th; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our April Showcase, all videos must be received by April 7th.

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment Fall 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

If You Arrive at our YouTube Channel, and don’t see our live stream…

PLEASE REFRESH YOUR SCREEN

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our March Showcase, all videos must be received by March 3rd

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment in 2021!

EC-CHAP Virtual "Talent Showcase" - Talent Sharing Talent

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AND PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE - 518.791.9474

EC-CHAP’s Talent Showcase is designed as a platform for local and regional artists to share their talent in front of a live audience. As always, acoustic musicians, film makers, poets, comedians, jugglers, puppeteers, and creative artists of all ages are invited to perform at The Packing House.

Since July 2020, we have continued to offer our monthly Talent Showcase - in an ONLINE Format. Our Virtual Talent Showcases are now scheduled to stream on the 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Here is an opportunity to showcase your work together with other creatives STREAMING LIVE in our VIRTUAL SETTING. Test ideas and concepts; receive comments. We will safely resume our LIVE Talent Showcases when we are able.

We invite you to submit a video of you sharing your talent (15-minute maximum). All videos must be received by February 3rd; and will be compiled and LIVE STREAMED on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 7:00pm.

If you're interested in participating, please call 518-791-9474 in advance to arrange for your video to be submitted and be placed on the schedule. For our February Showcase, all videos must be received by February 3rd

Not performing? No problem! Come join us for an evening of great talent. Invite everybody you know!

The "Talent Showcase" is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 7:00pm.

We are pleased to extend our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to the virtual world in the comfort of your own home! You can also pick-up a pizza pie (or have delivered within 10-miles) from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too). We recommend "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information, or to register in advance, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT

The Packing House will Reopen with LIVE Entertainment in 2021!

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.

PLEASE JOIN US NEXT MONTH.

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

THE NOVEMBER MONTHLY SOCIAL DANCE WITH KELLY MADENJIAN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 14TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

PLEASE JOIN US NEXT MONTH ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH (2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH)

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly dance experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month): Special Valentine’s Day Edition!

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Bring your dancing shoes!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this 2019 Valentines Day Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. For information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

***CANCELLED ***

DUE TO THE PROJECTED STORM TONIGHT - OUR SOCIAL DANCE WILL BE CANCELLED

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (NOTE: This month our Social Dance will be on the 3rd Thursday - Normally 2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian (2nd Thursday of the month)

ADMISSION  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Dance 7:00pm. Admission - $10.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian - Special Guest Instructor Oswaldo Tirano (2nd Thursday of the month)

TICKETS  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Special Note: This session represents the final Social Dance for the 2017-18 performance season.  It will be led by guest dance instructor Oswaldo Tirano.  Oswaldo was hired by Arts in Motion Dance Studio in 1999 as a Latin dance instructor, a cultural skill he learned as part of his cultural heritage. He has studied theater, puppetry, dance, and voice at the
national university of Colombia (1989 - 1994) and national school of dramatic arts (1996 - 1998) in Bogota, Colombia. This is his eighteenth year teaching Latin dance and puppetry for all ages in several dance studios, colleges, public schools, and community centers
throughout New England. Kelly Madenjian will be back  to lead our monthly Social Dance in September 2018. 

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Dance 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

Summer 2018 "First Sunday at The Mill Works"

[Free Admission - To give us an idea how many folks will be attending, please click the button below to obtain your free ticket. Thanks!]

Come join us on Sunday, June 3rd, from Noon to 5:00pm for the Summer Season “First Sunday at The Mill Works” sponsored by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP)!

Live performances in The Packing House:

• 1:00pm - Hall Memorial School "Select Chorus" and "Falcon Treble Chorus"

• 3:00pm - "Jarmony": Acoustic Harmony (Rock, Roots, & Blues)

• 4:30pm - Original Poetry Readings presented by Slag Review

Visit with EC-CHAP Resident Artist, Rebecca Zablocki; Stroll through The Mill Works artist community open studios; and explore the new "Availaflex" De-Vel-Op-Ment Visual Arts Exhibition Space. Enjoy period refreshments typical of the mid 19th century and begin the Summer Season with us at this local historic landmark.

Explore the Gardiner Hall Jr. Museum and play "trivia"games throughout the day. Learn about EC-CHAP membership opportunities, and how you can become a CHAP! All activities are free to the public.

SCHEDULE

THE PACKING HOUSE: Performances

• 1:00pm - Hall Memorial School "Select Chorus" and "Falcon Treble Chorus"

• 3:00pm - "Jarmony": Acoustic Harmony (Rock, Roots, & Blues)

• 4:30pm - Original Poetry Readings presented by Slag Review

PRESENTATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

• 2:00pm - Artist Talk: "Reimagine New England" with Paul Eric Johnson (Suite 2302)
• 2:30pm - Pastel Painting with Carol Mackiewicz, Whalesong Arts (Suite 2104)

ONGOING 12:00PM TO 5:00PM

THE MILL WORKS CREATIVE COMMUNITY 

REBECCA ZABLOCKI - EC-CHAP RESIDENT ARTIST

GARDINER HALL JR MUSEUM (Suite 2106-A)

"TRIVIA" GAMES (Suite 2106-A)

"AVAILAFLEX" VISUAL ARTS DE-VEL-OP-MENT EXHIBITION SPACE (Suite 2302)

GUITAR AND VOCALS BY RICH DEBRITO (All three floors)

EASTERN CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR HISTORY, ART, AND PERFORMANCE (EC-CHAP)

PERIOD REFRESHMENTS

For more information, please call 518-791-9474. 

The Mill Works is located at 156 River Road, Willington, CT 06279.

"The Place To Create"

EC-CHAP Presents: A Cinco De Mayo Dance Celebration with Bentetu & Kelly Madenjian!

Tickets $15.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $20.00 at the Door

Come dance away Cinco De Mayo 2018 with Kelly Madenjian and live music provided by Latin band by Bentetu!

Bentetu is a Latin band founded by 2007, in Willimantic CT. It consists of seven members including Latin percussion, vocals, piano, and sometimes includes brass instruments. Bentetu performs mostly Caribbean, Latin jazz, and other Spanish music. The band has been performing since 2007, and has played in various venues, mostly in Connecticut, RI, and Massachusetts.

As an amateur competitor ballroom dancer Kelly won many USA Dance and NDCA titles; including 3 Amateur USA Dance National Rhythm Championships and 4 US National Nine Dance Championships. Kelly is an adjunct professor at a Eastern CT State Univ in the Athletics Dept.  She is a certified fitness and yoga instructor. Kelly also choreographs, dances and acts in many community adult and children’s programs. She has been nominated as CT’s Best Regional Choreographer. Kelly has appeared a an extra in two major motion pictures as well as speaking roles in multiple national commercials. Kelly is an Artist /Performer Member of EC-CHAP, and leads the EC-CHAP Monthly Social Dance Series (2nd Thursday of the month).

What's Cinco De Mayo about anyway? Check out this short video by the History Channel...

Join us for an evening of fun, dance, celebration and surprises! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). 

Who can bring the best traditional Cinco De Mayo dish?

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.