All K-12 students are invited to enter the third annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest, an initiative of the Pulitzer Center. Students are asked to write a poem in response to current events that matter to them, including lines from a Pulitzer Center news story. Winners and finalists can receive cash prizes up to $100 and publication. Students are welcome to enter video or audio … [Read more...] about Student Poetry Contest and Virtual Workshop Opportunity
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CMSC Announces 2020 Award Winners
Connecticut Main Street Center Announces 2020 Awards of Excellence Winners HARTFORD, April 1, 2020 - Eight initiatives from communities across Connecticut will be receiving this year's Awards of Excellence from the Connecticut Main Street Center, the state's leading downtown resource. Ranging from a municipality's role in setting the stage for the downtown's … [Read more...] about CMSC Announces 2020 Award Winners
Windham Theatre Guild Updates Response to COVID-19
April 1, 2020: The Windham Theatre Guild Board of Directors appreciate your patience and support as they work together on combating the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As always, the safety of the community is their top priority. The Windham Theatre Guild is closely following the news of the virus in our community, and based on the recommendations from state and local … [Read more...] about Windham Theatre Guild Updates Response to COVID-19
CT Humanities Grant Deadline Extended to April 17
In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Connecticut Humanities has extended the upcoming grant application deadline from April 3 to April 17 to allow all applicants more time to prepare their applications. We ask all applicants to include information in their narratives about how the COVID-19 crisis might affect their proposed projects and organizations and to … [Read more...] about CT Humanities Grant Deadline Extended to April 17
Book Awards Submissions Due Soon!
Having trouble keeping track of the days? In case you have lost sight of the date, Connecticut Book Awards submissions close in just one week, on April 17, 2020. The timeline for receiving the books nominated has been extended until May 15, 2020, to allow for any delays in fulfillment. Connecticut Book Awards recognize the best books of 2019 about Connecticut or by … [Read more...] about Book Awards Submissions Due Soon!