What a gem the Art Room Atelier is. It's amazing to have a real art space for young ones to…read morepractice, learn, explore, and be inspired in. I have lived all over the country and what the Art Room is bringing to Bantam is amazing!! We have attended both the toddler program and the drop in Saturdays. It is a fantastic place to bring out-of-town visitors of all ages and do something creative and multi-sensory together. We will continue to visit practice at the art room as our children grow.

We came for a visit - two boys (5 and 7) with lots of energy - and they were so focused and into…read moreit, treasuring the pictures they made, and asking to come back again and again!! Jessica has set this up to be a really hands-on experience for the kids. She also gives just the right amount of structure and guidance to get them started and has a good time with them too, really enjoying and appreciating what they make. The materials the kids use are high quality too, which makes the final result more appealing to adults :-) Highly recommend!

I called and spoke to Ann. I had a question about a Picasso etching my mother bought about 60 years…read moreago. I had no knowledge or paperwork on it. She was very patient and professional with this novice. She said send me some pictures and I'll give you some information. We exchanged numerous emails and she finally gave me unfortunate news. I truly appreciate her time and professionalism. I would utilize her services again and highly recommend her.

Ann continues to be a trusted and effective expert on all things art, consistently pointing me in…read morethe right direction; she is enthusiastic and reliable.

Adam just gave me a 30 min reading. I felt like he's a very talented and psychic person with great…read moreclairvoyance. I'm right now in a cross road of my life, and he gave me good advises. I am able to calm down and felt stronger. I really appreciate his kind suggestion, encouragement, and guidance. I recommend him to anyone who need psychic/mediumship svc. His price are very reasonable as well.

I have known Adam for very many years. Through all this time, I have found him to be an accurate,…read morecompassionate, mindful talented blissful individual who has been spot on With regard to a variety of spiritual readings and interactions. I have great admiration for Adam's ethics and candor; he is a rare breed. Do not hesitate to seek Adam for his strength and skill when you are in need of spiritual exploration I stand by my original review . Adam is amazing

Attended an amazing 20 year anniversary The Devil's Reject screening with a Q&A with Rob Zombie and…read moreSherri Moon Zombie. I must say the event was handled very professionally. The parking had check-in on arrival . Entering the cinema there was a quaint concession stand that supports local breweries, LOVE THAT ! I enjoyed a Kent Hills Pilsner "The Hollow"- a clean, crisp, and hoppy canned beer . Reasonable prices for freshly popped popcorn topped with REAL butter . Cookies , candies other goodies for sale. This cinema is a non profit organization run by some awesome people . It was a pleasure supporting such a wonderful event and local community.

ORIGIN: The site of the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center is said…read moreto be the oldest movie theater in Connecticut. A local grocer, Domenico Evangelisti, opened the then named Rivoli Theater in 1929. Apparently equally visionary, the owner of neighboring Bantam Ball Bearing Company had periodically entertained employees with silent movies, and sold the projector to Evangelisti's son before shifting manufacturing out-of-state to be near the emerging South Bend automobile industry. CONCEPT: Their vision has since been sustained by local aficionados of the arts -- most recently a dedicated group of community members who established non-profit status for the historic theater in 2021. EXPERIENCE: Expect to see viewers reconnecting and chatting before and after the showings. The Cinema remains a community space. TIP: Enjoy dinner, sweet, and/or drink at neighboring restaurants -- La Catrina, Arethusa, Materia.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.

I have been working with Mark Randall for several months now on antique frames of art works that I…read morepurchased in European auctions. The experience has been absolutely wonderful! Mark has offered me a range of options from the most economical to the most complete repairs including gilding, reattaching artwork to frames, repairing the frames themselves at a range of prices and left the choice to me after giving his expert opinion. His work has been of excellent quality, and his prices have been quite reasonable. I have done both minimal inexpensive repairs for less valuable pieces to complete restoration of more valuable artworks and frames, and the quality of his work is consistent at all levels. He is a pleasure to work with......talented, knowledgable, friendly and fairly priced. You really get a lot of "bang for the buck" with his work. My highest 5 star recommendation. He is currently working on another piece for me, and I have more in the pipeline that I will bring him when they arrive damaged from the transportation from Europe which does happen from time to time. Run, do not walk, to his studio if you need this kind of quality service at an affordable price!

From the owner: Randall Studio specializes in the conservation and restoration of gilded objects. We have extensive…read moreexperience working with period gilded picture frames, mirror frames, gilded furniture, sculpture and objects d"art. With over three decades of experience in the time honored techniques of traditional water gilding and oil gilding. Gilding of new modern objects to reproduce traditional gilded finishes for interior and exterior architectural elements is also a specialty. Randall Studio is committed to providing the highest professional standards in the unique art of gilding. Serving Connecticut, Manhattan, Long Island, and beyond. Treatments include: cleaning, structural repairs, surface consolidating and protection, reconstruction of lost or damaged ornamentation, carving and casting, resizing of antique picture frames, in-gilding with the appropriate karat gold leaf, and toning repairs to match original surface or a historically accurate finish as necessary.

Chris and Ramoldo did the windows in my apartment a couple of days…read moreago. What a great job they did. Clean, efficient, friendly, skilled. Can't say enough good things about their work. They left no mess behind, cleaned up and helped me put plants back on window sills etc. The film seems to be working. I face south and west and the place heats up so quickly. Today was a sunny day and there was way less heat gain than before I had the film on. I am very pleased. This is a good company. Beth in the office was very helpful when I was setting up the job, sent me samples in advance, discussed problems I thought I had. Very helpful. Five Stars for sure. LB in Manhattan

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