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60-64 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 860-887-2789 March 12, 2020 Contact: Kris Nickerson Norwich Arts Center President, Board of Directors krispete0730@gmail.com 860-949-0444 For Immediate Release The Norwich Arts Center Board of Directors called an emergency meeting on Thursday, March 12th to discuss the impact of Coronavirus. It was determined that NAC will close the theater and the gallery to the public effective immediately until Monday, April 13th. We know this is a challenging time, and we, like many other organizations, are monitoring the COVID-19 public health crisis as it impacts individuals, communities and the creative sector. Artists, musicians, actors, our volunteers and community members who engage with the arts are at the heart of our decision. Our regular gallery hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 12-4pm. The gallery will be closed until April 13th which includes First Friday on April 3rd. The following theater events will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date: March 21st NAC Volunteer Recognition Awards April 3rd, Miss Lottie's Cafe featuring Kyndra Joi & the Jim Hunter Trio April 24th & 25th plus May 2nd & 3rd “Stop, Kiss” drama by Diana Son in collaboration with The Chelsea Players The following theater event will be cancelled: Wednesday, April 8th, Blues on Broadway Shared experiences are fundamental to the arts and we look forward to better times ahead and the support from our community. We are also mindful that this is an evolving situation so will continue to monitor the updates from the CDC.gov and adapt as necessary. For updates on Norwich Arts Center events please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or check our website at www.norwicharts.org/events