A fundraising event has been planned to benefit Scotty O’Brien, son of Ellington High School guidance counselor Nancy O’Brien.
O’Brien, 19, sustained a in an accident at the beach in May, and on Sept. 3, there will be an intuitive art exhibit and benefit titled “Behind the Smoke.”
The artists who will be featured are H.L. Groen, Tao LaBossiere, Roberta Mockus, Peter O’Brien, and Scotty O’Brien.
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The exhibit will take place from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Hartford Art Space, located at 555 Asylum Ave., Hartford.
Guests are being asked to bring a favorite dish to share for a potluck dinner. Guests are also asked to bring their own beer, liquor, or any other kind of beverage. There will also be a drum circle and jam session and instruments are welcome.
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The suggested donation is $10, but any amount is welcome. All proceeds will go the O’Brien family.
Though he has little movement from his shoulders down, O'Brien is painting again and will be well enough to attend the event.
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