An amazing community orchestra located in Hamden, CT. The orchestra is composed of a group of…read morepeople- from college students to retirees- who enthusiastically rehearse weekly for the sheer joy and love of music. Music selections range from the classical repertoire to summer pops concerts. The orchestra sponsors their Young Musicians Concerto Composition each year to encourage and showcase high school musicians. Winners have the opportunity to play with the orchestra at their Spring concert. Rehearsals and concerts are held at the Hamden Town Hall in a spacious auditorium with balcony seating. Past guest soloists have included world class instrumentalists. If you are searching for an evening of great music, the Hamden Symphony Orchestra should be on your short list!

Our two kids have been going to Southbury Music Studio for 7-8years now? They both play piano and…read moreStephanie (owner) has been their teacher. Overall we are very happy with the instruction and progress they have made through the years. When our older one went through a rut where she wanted to quit, Stephanie managed to guide her through it and somehow convinced her to keep playing. Which is no easy task as our older one is a stubborn little ox. We love the personalized attention. And yes like the description says it's very affordable. They offer most instruments, strings, voice etc. Being next to Panera helps since parents waiting can go grab some coffee. Or go get some groceries at Stop and Shop. Highly recommended.

My 6.5 year old son has been taking piano lessons with Joe C. for 3 months. We are SO happy with…read morethe kindness and flexibility of the studio administration and I am absolutely blown away by his teacher, Joe. The way he speaks to my son sounds like he is an expert in early childhood education. He keeps my stubborn and easily distracted little guy focused, excited, giggling and LEARNING. I love his low pressure approach as a music teacher myself, I have been blown away by his teaching!

Loved the venue. My first time here. I made sure I bought seated tickets. I'm not the standing room…read moreonly type with others crowded around me. The concert was amazing and my view perfect. Parking was affordable across the street but don't be in a hurry to get out.

Beautiful building, old school theatre that is without a bad seat. Place is gorgeous and the sound…read morewas great. Very cool building in a very cool neighborhood. Can't wait to see another show there.

Saw them perform Beethoven's 9th last night (my favorite) and considering how small their orchestra…read moreis, they really stayed true to the piece and played with a rich sound.

Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.

Super cool venue! I went here for a show the other day. The sound was great. The seats were super…read morecomfy and the staff was amazing. They changed my seat and I ended up very close to the stage. This was a bit of a drive for me. But I would totally come back here because of the staff and ambiance. What a great place to see a show in an intimate setting! Nice work, FTC!

200 bucks for 2 tickets snd cant even leave for a trip to car. Once in you cant go out and come…read moreback in. Ridiculous

Having free or near-free concerts and performances in this and other Yale buildings is one of the…read morebest perks of living in the New Haven area. It's one of those hidden gem experiences that you owe yourself to check out whether you're local or just passing through. Woolsey Hall in particular is impressive. It's a grand, ornate hall with fantastic acoustics. The chairs are wooden, so the sensitive may want to bring a cushion. But otherwise, it's a world class hall that's impressively accessible.

Woolsey Hall is one of those places you don't hear about that often but you have to go there…read moreespecially if you enjoy classical music. Concerts usually range from free admission to $10. You can't go wrong and the music is spectacular! If you Google the Yale school of music concert list you will get all of the upcoming concerts. Some also happen during the week and there are also a few jazz concerts during the semester at Sprague hall next-door. I have seen award-winning musicians at both venues. If you go there make sure you look up at the ceiling and back over the second balcony. Also, make sure you sit on the first balcony in the center if it's not reserved, you will get a better view and hear better sound.

The Klein Memorial Auditorium is a 1,447-seat performing arts center that serves as a hub for…read moreBridgeport and surrounding communities. Built in 1940, it is one of only 7 Broadway-sized stages remaining in Connecticut. What a great time my grandmother and I had at the Will Downing Show. The show was fantastic with old school songs, the music sounded great, and the band really provided the guest a great show. The show was about two hours and Will Downing through down. He stills sings amazingly and he really put on good show.

Arrived and there was no handicap entrance. It was hard for many to navigate the many steps…read more Once inside, our tickets were scanned, not given directions on our seat location but we were able to easily find them The concert was absolutely amazing. Hope this venue has more great events in the future