50th Anniversary Events

Tunxis Community College and the Tunxis Community College Foundation are proud to present these special events for our students and community. Come out and help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary in our communities!

2020

January 23, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. – James DeCesare “Portraits and Landscapes” Opening Reception. Barnes-Franklin Art Gallery. Show runs January 23- February 20.

February 27, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Donna Namnoum “Growth – An Exhibit of Sculptural Wheel-Thrown Ceramics” Opening Reception. Barnes-Franklin Art Gallery. Show runs February 24 – March 26.

February 27, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Cheers to Tunxis Anniversary Winter Blues & Brews Celebration – Kick-off event, with live music by the Green Jazz Band, art and silent auction. Refreshments by Taprock. $25 admission. Tunxis Room. Visit tunxis.edu/donate for tickets.

March 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –“Impeachment Retrospective” panel discussion, sponsored by the TCC Civic Engagement Institute. Founders Hall.

POSTPONED – DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED – April 23, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – “A Toast to Tunxis” Anniversary Wine Tasting Event – Live music by the Green Jazz Band, silent auction. $35 admission. Tunxis Room. Visit tunxis.edu/donate for tickets.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – April 24 & 25 – “Uncle Vanya” by Anton Chekhov – Play presented by Tunxis Stage. Founders Hall. Tickets $5 at the Cashier’s Office.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – May 5, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. –“Election 2020: A Preview” discussion with Dr. Rafaele Fierro and panel.  Sponsored by the TCC Civic Engagement Institute. Room 6-374.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – May 6, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 50th Spring Community Celebration –
Students, staff, community and friends are welcome to come by for some food and fun in Tunxis courtyard. Enjoy free food (cookout fare, fried dough, cotton candy), inflatable amusements and games, rock climbing, DJ and more! Tunxis Courtyard.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – May 6 at dusk, free “Flicks on the Bricks” Outdoor Movie Night, following the community celebration. Snacks provided at no cost.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – May 27, 6:00 p.m – Commencement – CCSU Welte Auditorium.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – September 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fall Festival with movie to follow at dusk (7:30 p.m.) plus music, food, and other fun! Free and open to the public.

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – Oct. 7, 5:00 p.m.- 20th Anniversary Celebration of Tunxis@Bristol. Sponsored by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. 430 N. Main Street, Bristol

2021

May 21, 6:00 p.m. – Dueling Pianos. Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction, and Live Performance at the Tunxis Country Club

Oct. 15, 2:00 p.m. – Formal Portrait Unveiling of President Emeritus Cathryn Addy, Ph.D. in the Tunxis Library

Dec. 2, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – An Evening of Art. Champagne and Wine Tasting, The Green Jazz Band, Silent Art Auction in the Tunxis Room