Events
We welcome you to experience CT State Manchester at one of our upcoming events!
CT State Manchester Culinary Experiences
Enjoy a culinary experience prepared and served by CT State Manchester’s talented students. New meal experiences are added each semester.
2025 Gourmet Dinner
CT State Manchester’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality signature event returns with a vibrant tour of South American cuisine! Experience a multi-course dinner crafted and served by the campus’s own talented students. Proceeds support the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program.
HOMESICK
Join us for HOMESICK, an engaging art exhibition opening February 13 at CT State Community College’s Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery.
Visitors are invited to submit questions for the artists, with a special Q&A and Artists' Reception on February 25 from 6–8 PM. Experience thought-provoking art, interdisciplinary discussions, and meaningful dialogue. Refreshments provided. The exhibit will remain on display through March 13, 2025.
Author Reading from Time is a Mother
Author and MCC Alum reads from this year’s campus Common Read Time is a Mother. Free and and open to the public on October 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium.
Prison Arts Program Show Opening and Exhibit
Visit the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery at CT State Manchester for the 2024 Prison Arts Program Annual Show
Cheers to You! An Appreciation Event
A special appreciation event to recognize our amazing benefactors and volunteers.
2024 Gourmet Dinner
Enjoy a seven-course French-themed dinner with wine crafted and served by CT State Manchester Culinary Arts students!
Raymond F. Damato Library Book & Accessories Sale
Enjoy a seven-course French-themed dinner with wine crafted and served by CT State Manchester Culinary Arts students!
Faculty and Alumni Art Show 2024
Mix and mingle while experiencing CT State Manchester talent on display at the 2024 Faculty and Alumni show spread throughout the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery and Adolf and Virgina Dehn Galleria spaces. The opening reception will be held on February 29 at 6:00PM in the SBM Charitable Foundation Building.
Dr. Ashante M Reese on Black Food Geographies
Learn about the long-silenced histories of enslaved persons of Manchester and Connecticut at this panel presentation hosted by CT State Manchester’s Diversity Committee.
Honoring the Histories of Enslaved Persons in Manchester and Connecticut
Learn about the long-silenced histories of enslaved persons of Manchester and Connecticut at this panel presentation hosted by CT State Manchester’s Diversity Committee.
Winter Arts Festival Opening Reception
Explore student works and enjoy performances at the Winter Arts Festival.
Near-Death Experiences
Featuring a 30 minute overview and 90 minute discussion with guests Bethany Silver '90 and Tina Angeli, a Near-Death Experiencer and Psychic Medium.
Tina will share her Near-Death and Spiritually Transformative Experiences, along with messages she receives from the other side.
Sponsored by the MCC Alumni Association and the Raymond F. Damato Library.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Phi Theta Kappa Book Sale
Arts, Sciences, Technology Center Rotunda
Come support PTK at Manchester! PTK is the international honor society of students attending open-access institutions.
Hardcovers are $2 Paperbacks are $1 Fill a bag for $5!
"Shifting Patterns" Gallery Exhibit
“Shifting Patterns" Gallery Exhibit will be on display through November 15, 2023 in the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery.
Featuring works by four contemporary artists: Elizabeth Alexander (MA), Eliza Au (TX), Daisy Patton (MA), Adero Willard (NY/MA)