Regional Firework Schedule

See which cities / towns in our region are hosting fireworks to celebrate Independence Day!
ACC Names Executive Team

The Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region recently held its annual meeting at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury with election of officers and Governing Council members as well as a lively arts networking exchange! Officers are: Chairman Douglas Donato, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra; First Vice Chair Terry Macary, Waterbury Regional Chamber; Second Vice Chair Rick Sadlon, […]
Congratulations ACC Governing Council Member Justin Golden!

Please join us in congratulating ACC Governing Council Member Justin Golden of Golden Technology Services, Inc., recipient of the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s Volunteer Award. A dedicated Chamber Ambassador and consistent supporter of Chamber fundraising initiatives, he is a member of the Chamber’s Membership Committee and Public Policy Committee and serves on the Board of Directors […]
Important Arts & Culture Resources

Stay informed & up-to-date with ACC’s new Important Resource Portal! For more information about Arts & Culture resources throughout the state of Connecticut, and beyond for the active artist and/or arts organizations, click on the logo, or links below. Creative Ground, Free Online Artists Directory – Find artists, arts organizations, arts businesses and more. Create […]
The Holiday Season In Connecticut!

Looking for something to do in Connecticut in December, and for the holiday season? Need some gift ideas? Follow the links below for events in the greater Waterbury, and Naugatuck Valley communities, and throughout the state! Click here for Palace Theater’s Ticket Portal. Click here for Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s Ticket Portal. Click here for Landmark […]
Community Dialogue series

Special thanks to all the participants of all of our sessions! We’ve had lively discussions about the current and future landscape of the arts & culture scenes in the greater Waterbury regional communities. THANK YOU! Make Your Voice Heard – Shape the Future of Arts & Culture in Our Community! The Arts & Culture Collaborative […]
Palace Theater announces 2025/2026 season!

PALACE THEATER’S AWARD-WINNING LINEUP ON CONNECTICUT’S MOST ICONIC STAGE! Tickets are on sale now to most shows and may be purchased online at palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. Shows are added continuously throughout the season, so patrons are encouraged to check the website often. Read […]
Have You Experienced the New ACC Events Calendar?

The ACC launched our new events calendar in May, partnering with CivicLift, an agency specializing in community websites, to bring vibrant enhancements and extended reach for our members and for arts and culture events in the region. The new design is captivating and offers several benefits including the option to search for events by date […]
ACC Lunch & Learn on Zoom

The Arts & Culture Collaborative offers periodic Lunch & Learn Zoom sessions covering topics of interest for our members. From grant writing tips to Canva production and much more, these sessions are meant to assist, inform and educate the arts community. The format is typically a 30-minute presentation followed by 30-minutes of Q & A […]
Arts & Culture Generates $21.4 Million in Waterbury Region!

The Arts & Culture Collaborative recently participated in the Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations are businesses. They employ people locally, purchase supplies and services from nearby businesses, and engage in the marketing […]