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It’s Halloween Again at The Mercurial Gallery

By Amanda Bloom

  Here in New England, we’ve been robbed of a proper Halloween twice in a row due to the clockwork timing of hurricanes and superstorms. Costumes have hung solemnly in the closet, unwrinkled; trick or treating has been cancelled, and decorated houses have lost their… Read more »

"Miller" by Walter von Egidy. Enamel and oil on illustration board.
"Miller" by Walter von Egidy. Enamel and oil on illustration board.
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Upcoming Events


  • Events on May 21, 2013

    'Ball Players,' drawings by Chris Durante at Still River Editions

    Starts: 8:30 am

    Ends: 5:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    ‘Mandalas and Contemplative Collages,’ works by Gloria Owens at Take Time Relaxation Center and Gallery

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Ends: 8:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    'Art by Artists' at Get Ink Tattoo

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Ends: 7:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    'GREEN' at Art and Frame of Danbury

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Ends: 7:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    ‘Stories by a Thousand Cuts' - paper cut works by Béatrice Coron at Watershed Gallery

    Starts: 11:00 am

    Ends: 6:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    Paintings by Susan Holden-Sagona & Lisa Willvonseder-Greto at Pizzeria Lauretano

    Starts: 11:00 am

    Ends: 8:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Meeting

    Starts: 5:30 pm

    Ends: 6:30 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    Author Talk with Barbara Paul Robinson - 'Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener' at Byrd's Books

    Starts: 7:00 pm

    Ends: 9:00 pm, May 21, 2013

  • Events on May 21, 2013

    Honky Tonk Tuesdays at The Outer Space

    Starts: 8:00 pm

    Ends: 12:00 am, May 22, 2013

  • Events on May 22, 2013

    'Ball Players,' drawings by Chris Durante at Still River Editions

    Starts: 8:30 am

    Ends: 5:00 pm, May 22, 2013

In the Gallery

"Miller" by Walter von Egidy. Enamel and oil on illustration board.

5/25/13 – 7/6 – 1/2 Hallow’s

A Halloween inspired show featuring paintings by Walter von Egidy, John Slaney, Tess Barbato, and sculpture by William Blass.

Opening reception Friday, May 31, 7-9pm.


City of Danbury

Join the Danbury Citizens Government Academy

By Elisa Munoz

  Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is inviting the public to participate in the second “Mayor’s Citizens Government Academy.” This eight-week academy allows individuals an opportunity to learn about city government through first-hand experience and gain exposure to the wide range of government services, functions, and… Read more »

Abercrombie and Fitch CEO is getting a lot of flack across the internet – his comments about his clothing brand being only for cool and good-looking people has caused quite the stir.

This Week on the Information Super Highway: What the Internet Does to Jerks

By Mike Agius

  As some of you may know, having a job where you are stationed in front of a computer all day awards you with plenty of time to surf the internet. Every week, great content becomes popular for a couple of days, only to be quickly replaced… Read more »

"Hip hop soultress" Summer Williams.  She'll be performing at Pizzeria Lauretano in Bethel on May 16.  Photo by Emmanuel Rosario.

Outstanding “Hip Hop Soulstress” to Perform at Pizzeria Lauretano

By Judith Joiner

  21-year old New York City “soulstress” Summer Williams comes to Bethel, Connecticut’s Pizzeria Lauretano (an advertiser on The Mercurial) on Thursday, May 16 as part of the Pizzeria’s new monthly “Soul Music Series.” Unlike most vocalists her age, Williams combines the influence of legendary vocalists such… Read more »


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The Porthole

Parwan Province, Afghanistan

photographs by Daniel Arthur Winkler

The Great Greater Danbury Project!

The Doors at Danbury High School in 1967.  Photo courtesy of YouTube user Rutazzurra.

#80: The Doors Played at Danbury High School

    The Doors performed at Danbury High School before their big break on Wednesday, October 11, 1967. From YouTube user Rutazurra:   “This show is primarily attended by nearby college students from Western Connecticut State College and locals of Danbury. Prior to the show,… Read more »

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#79: CT Beer Week

  The Connecticut beer industry is proud to launch the state’s “Brew & Buy Local” campaign, a joint effort among brewers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants to support local industries. The campaign will officially launch during CT Beer Week,  May 11 through 18. This weeklong, statewide event was… Read more »

A CT Farm Fresh Express vehicle, transporting local goods to Connecticut residents.

#78: CT Farm Fresh Express

  CT Farm Fresh Express is an organization that delivers fresh and primarily organic products directly from local farms or producers to your home or restaurant, year-round.  They carry everything from fruit and vegetables to fair trade coffee, chocolate chip cookies, raw milk in glass… Read more »

Take One Academy cheerleaders.  Photo courtesy of Take One Cheerleading Academy.

#76: Take One Cheerleading Academy

  Take One Cheerleading Acadamy, located  at 36 Kenosia Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, is owned and operated by coach Amy Pendergast and her daughter Becky. The gym offers a variety of services, from competitive cheer teams for ages three to 18, tumbling classes for all… Read more »

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#75: Local Female Tech & Science Leaders

  Nine women from across Connecticut were honored for their innovation and leadership during the ninth annual Women of Innovation awards dinner this month at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.   The Connecticut Technology Council held the awards program to recognize women in the… Read more »

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#74: Pepe’s Pizza

  We took a little trip to New Haven yesterday, and while we were there, we decided to take a walk down Wooster Street, which is at the heart of New Haven’s Italian-American community. Having only a little bit of time, we figured we could… Read more »


Steven and Sandy, the subjects of Debbie Lum's 'seeking asian female.' Photo by Debbie Lum.

Documentary: White Men Who Love Asian Women

  seeking asian female is an eccentric modern love story about Steven and Sandy—an aging white man with “yellow fever” who is obsessed with marrying any Asian woman, and the young Chinese bride he finds online. Debbie Lum, a Chinese American filmmaker, documents and narrates… Read more »

A still from Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches" video.

Word of the Wednesday, May 1, 2013: “Real”

    real adjective actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed : Julius Caesar was a real person | a story drawing on real events | her many illnesses, real and imaginary. • used to emphasize the significance or… Read more »


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17-Year Cicada Exhibit at Peabody Museum through September

  An extraordinary natural phenomenon is about to take place. This year the 17-year cicada will emerge from colonies in undisturbed forested regions in south-central Connecticut. Expect to see and hear these fascinating creatures starting at the end of May and throughout the month of… Read more »

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All 50 States Now Allow Homebrewing

  On May 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed homebrew legalization bill HB9 into law, making Alabama the 50th and final U.S. state to legalize homebrewing.   Earlier this year, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a homebrew legalization bill that officially goes into effect July… Read more »


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Historian Speaks on Cinematic Element of the American Presidency

John F. Kennedy often dyed the gray out of his hair and changed his shirt up to three times a day. In his newest book, Dr. Burton Peretti, author of The Leading Man: Hollywood and the Presidential Image, provides insight into the influence that image and… Read more »

"Untitled" by Matthew J. Best. Acrylic on Panel, 2013.

CT ArtList Artists Show at West Hartford’s EBK Gallery

  EBK Gallery in West Hartford will be presenting a show of work by six artists featured in the CT ArtList  image bank. These young and very accomplished artists have produced some great pieces which are quite affordable for the art collector, or soon to… Read more »