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Real Art Ways

56 Arbor St, Hartford, CT 06106
860.232.1006
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Ranked #1 of 4 shopping in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Farmington, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Tucked away in the Parkville section of Hartford is one of the city's rare gems. Real Art Ways is a unique combination of art galleries, indie/foreign film house, cafe and gathering place. Where else can you find Game Night, Creative Cocktail Hour, live entertainment and oh-so-fun special events and parties? My latest visit was the annual Odd Ball which is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

Not sure how this art gallery/theater ended up under the “Shopping” category. It’s a nice contemporary art space in what looks like rehabbed factory buildings with 5 gallery spaces at the time of our visit. There was a mix of art shown including paintings, sculptures and video/photographs. It's good for about an hour trip. We did not go to see... More

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Northampton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2005
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Real Art Ways says it is a contemporary arts center. I wouldn't have imagined a place like this in Hartford Connecticut in a million years. They've got a movie theater, art galleries, beer and wine and other things to snack on. I went to their "Creative Cocktail Hour," which is the third Thursday of every month, and saw an amazing... More

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