On International Day of Sexual & Reproductive Rights (Sept. 28), Babs Rawls-Ivy, producer of LoveBabzLoveTALK on 103.5 WNNH-LP, will host a restaging of JDPP’s signature dance theater performance, My Body My Body, as well as a showcase of footage and images of other works that speak to gender issues. A community conversation with the cast and advocates for women’s reproductive freedoms will follow the presentation. Free; advanced registration required.

During this historic rise of women’s voices, “Penelope’s Odyssey” tells the story of Penelope and the women in the classic epic poem Homer’s - centered around gender roles and societal norms as seen through the lens of time by entwining topics of romance, betrayal, single motherhood, arranged marriage, war and perseverance. Opening Reception on September 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale at The Bushnell $5 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR HARTFORD RESIDENTS AND CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY.

Join kamrDANCE and SYREN, in a creative circle as we share about our adventures in making dance. Both companies are currently choreographing new dances. This will be an opportunity to see parts of these dances in their early stages, to hear about our dance making processes, AND to help us make an impromptu dance right before your eyes! Enjoy the inspired drawings by Krikko Obbott that surround you in the space. All ages, all abilities, all are welcome for this…