Fwd: Oh So So Much to talk about ---- So let's jump in, shall we ---- VSG News and Programming
Dan Wilcox
From: Faith Vicinanza <vicinanz...@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, May 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Subject: Fwd: Oh So So Much to talk about ---- So let's jump in, shall we ---- VSG News and Programming
To: Faith Vicinanza <vicinanz...@gmail.com>
Performance of The Vagina Monologues at VSG last weekend to benefit Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury - Magical doesn't do it justice - SOLD OUT - standing ovation, rave reviews, $1500 donated to Safe Haven // we will be doing it again on November 1st, mark your calendar
https://www.primepublishers.com/voicesnews/arts_and_living/entertainment/performance-of-the-vagina-monologues-to-benefit-safe-haven-of-greater-waterbury/article_0e269a50-6aa0-4773-808f-1f25d880c7f4.html
Event details and registration links in the online calendar
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MUSIC
KARAOKE @ the Gallery - May 21, June 18, July 16, etc., 6 - 9 p.m.
SONGMAKING workshop with Annie Grilli - May 9th 10 - 1; a progressive workshop for returning students and newcomers alike. $45 - register here https://vicinanza-studios.com/products-and-workshops/p/song-making (as a reminder, if you add it to your cart, you have to go to the cart and check-out, thank you)
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WRITTEN / SPOKEN WORD
WRITING CRAFT & CRITIQUE with Irene Sherlock - Saturday May 16th - 10 - noon, beginning in May Irene Sherlock will offer a monthly program every 4th Saturday (May is the 3rd Saturday due to the holiday), 2 hours for $20/person, limited to 10 people, bring one page of poetry or prose to share for group feedback, more details at the calendar link, and registration link is on the calendar or https://vicinanza-studios.com/products-and-workshops/p/getting-it-down-on-paper-how-to-tell-your-story - only a few spots left, attendance is limited
SUNDAY WRITES - every 1st and 3rd Sunday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. — $10 // 5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21, etc. - drop-ins welcome
2nd SUNDAY POETRY & MUSIC - 4 - 6 p.m. - freewill offering - featured poets / open mic — 5/10 (Rick Magee), 6/14 (Hanna Lipman and Cheryl Panosian), etc.
WRITING THROUGH GRIEF (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - $10) - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 5/12, 5/26, etc. - drop-ins welcome
WRITE YOUR OWN OBIT - Date TBA
Presenting your work in an open reading, how to use a mic if that is an option - Date TBA
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ART
The Art of Papermaking - Sunday, May 17 from 12 - 2; $40 all materials provided, we had so much fun on Sunday March 29th, we are doing it again, max 8 students
Bob Ferrucci's Tinting and adding Pastels to your artwork workshops - 2 weekends in June - max 6 students, same workshop on two weekends, pick one that works for you, or both if you want to really throw yourself into it because you do whatever you want to focus on in the one or both workshops. June 19th/20th, and June 26th/27th
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UPCOMING EXHIBITS
Jill Nichols (www.jillnichols.com) April 1st - May 31st // Reception April 10th 6 p.m.
Faith Vicinanza - at theSouthbury Library galleries May 1 - May 31 // Meet the Artist Reception May 7, 6 - 7:30 pm
Nigerian Tapestries - reprise June 1st - June 30th // Reception June 12th
Ox July 1st - July 31st // Reception June 10th 6 p.m.
David Walsh August 1 - August 31st // Reception Aug 7th 6 pm
Robert Ferrucci - “Whimsy” September 1 - Sept 30 // Reception Sept 11th 6 pm