Tune in to new seasons of Central authors and artists series

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Marisa Nadolny

The artists and authors of Central Connecticut State University take center stage in the new seasons of two university-produced programs, “Central Authors” and “Central Arts.”

Each series features original interviews and live performances hosted and created by Central students, faculty, and staff and produced by the Central Media Center.

In its 20th season, “Central Arts” is a 30-minute monthly show that features the thriving fine arts programs at the university. Episodes explore recent performances by premier ensembles, such as The University Singers, Dancentral, and the jazz ensembles, along with art exhibitions, poetry readings, theater, and more.  

Season 20 opens with an artist talk at the University Art Gallery, featuring the participating artists in the exhibition “Roots and Vessels.”

“Central Arts” airs on cable stations cable stations in Bridgeport, Canaan, Cheshire, Clinton, Enfield, Groton, Litchfield, Manchester, Middletown, New Haven, Newtown, Norwich, Old Lyme, Plainville, Seymour, Simsbury, Vernon, Wallingford, Waterbury, Waterford, West Hartford, Willimantic, Windsor, and Winsted. Check local listings for details.

Watch “Central Arts” online here.

“Central Authors” also is marking its 20th season with 12 new 30-minute episodes. From the campus bookstore, university faculty and staff discuss books they have written and more. The season begins with a conversation led by Dr. Tom Hazuka about his memoir, “If You Turn to Look Back: A Memoir and Meditation” in which he revisits his work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Chile. Hazuka is a professor emeritus of English.

Central Authors airs on cable stations in Bridgeport, Canaan, Cheshire, Clinton, Enfield, Groton, Litchfield, Middletown, New Haven, Newtown, Norwich, Old Lyme, Plainville, Seymour, Simsbury, Vernon, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Hartford, Willimantic, Windsor, and Winsted. Check local listings for details.

Watch the new season online here.