Project Imo, Inc.

08/17/2026

TONIGHT!!! 6pm

Bring an instrument. Bring your voice. Or just come hang out and see what happens.

6–9 PM tonight at Idea Forge Studios
Guitars • Bass • Drums • Ukuleles • Percussion • Vocals • Whatever you play

All skill levels welcome, from beginners to seasoned musicians. No setlist. No pressure. Just a laid-back night of making music, meeting people, and finding a groove.

BEATS Jam Society Open Jam
Tonight | 6–9 PM
Idea Forge Studios | 54 North Street, Willimantic

Come make some noise.

08/12/2026

The first BEATS Jam Society Open Jam was a SMASHING success. **17 people** showed up, plugged in, tuned up, and made some music.

Guitars. Harmonicas. Drum kits. Hand drums. Basses. Vocals. Saxophones. Ukuleles. Tambourines. Maracas. And probably a few things we’re forgetting.

Best of all, we had **everyone from beginners to professional musicians** playing together. No pressure. No egos. Just a super chill evening of meeting people, finding a groove, jumping into jams, learning from each other, and making music.

So yeah... **we’re doing it again.**

**BEATS Jam Society Open Jam Sessions are now happening every other Monday at Idea Forge Studios**, with dates already on our calendar through the end of September.

This time we're opening up even more of IFS. Jam together in the main **Media Creation Studio**, or grab some people and break out into the **Community Room or Collaboration Studio** for a smaller session.

Meet new musicians.
Learn a new song.
Revisit an old favorite.
Try an instrument.
Jump into a jam.
Or just come hang out and see what happens.

And if you decide you want more, BEATS Jam Society participants can officially join the **IFS Community for just $10/month**, opening up access to our **Sound Studio, Art Studio, Prototype Studio, equipment rentals, workshops, community programs, and more.**

**Beginners absolutely welcome. Experienced musicians absolutely welcome. Everyone in between absolutely welcome.**

Come make some noise with us.

07/28/2026

Join us for the next BEATS Jam Society Open Jam at Idea Forge Studios at Project Imo!

Whether you're a seasoned musician, just starting out, or simply love live music, this is your place to connect, create, and have fun. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just come enjoy the music. Every session is different, and you never know who you'll meet or what you'll create together.

🎸 All skill levels welcome
🎤 Solo artists, bands, and first-timers encouraged
🥁 Need an instrument? RSVP and we'll do our best to have one ready for you.

📅 Monday, August 3
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Idea Forge Studios at Project Imo, Willimantic

Come make music. Meet new people. Build a stronger local music community.

RSVP if you need an instrument: https://projectimo.org/event/open-jam-session-willimantic/

07/17/2026

We are consistently amazed by the youth in our Environmental Impact Program. We just completed a two-week intensive program of youth community conservation projects anchored at our Idea Forge Studios on North Street and Whitewater Park.

Youth were tasked with building their knowledge of urban heat islands, species assessment practices, and invasive species awareness and mitigation. THEN they came up with some really amazing projects to help the community better their understanding of these critical conservation topics. Conservation effort + Youth Perspective = Awesome Science Communication.

Visit our 2026 program highlights page to see our ongoing urban heat island work and an incredible youth-produced video.

https://projectimo.org/environmental-impact-program-2026/

This program was made possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and partnerships with Willimantic Whitewater Partnership and the Wildlife Research Alliance.

Real Work, Real Skills, and Community Impact.

07/06/2026

Members of our Youth Promise Environmental Impact Program are working to collect urban heat island data across downtown Willimantic!

Thank you so much to the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut for supporting the important youth conservation work!!

06/21/2026

Who says music is then only art you can enjoy on Make Music Day? Certainly not us over here at Idea Forge Studios at Project Imo.

Even if you're not total gaming-nerds like some of our team, you'll love the amazing artwork of BogelBear Illustration.

Listen to tunes.
Explore strange new worlds and take home a piece of creature journal magic.

54 North St. Tunes, treats, and activities from 11am to 9pm.

Art by Rich Longmore

http://bogelbear.com/
http://bogelbear.tumblr.com
https://www.patreon.com/bogelbear
https://www.teepublic.com/user/bogelbear

06/21/2026

We're so excited to welcome Stitches by Shi to Idea Forge Studios at Project Imo tomorrow as a vendor. A few members of our team are likely going to be on the prowl for those adorable little axolotls...

Stop in, hear some amazing music, check out Shi's creations!!!

Hi! I'm Shianne and welcome to my page for my small crochet business 🧶 Check out the link below to see my Etsy and my other socials! ☺️

https://linktr.ee/stitchesbyshi

06/20/2026

🎶 MAKE MUSIC DAY TASTES BETTER WITH DESSERT. 🎶

Our friend over at Ever So Sweet didn't just bring treats. They brought an entire dessert section worthy of its own headliner.

Would we stockpile a mountain of chocolate-covered Oreos and brownies topped with edible instruments? Absolutely.

Would we bake enough cupcakes to sustain a small army of kazoo players marching through downtown Willimantic? Naturally.

Would we boldly offer pistachio and strawberry cupcakes for the dessert connoisseurs among us?

Yes. Yes, we would.

And while you're picking up something sweet for yourself, don't forget your four-legged friend. We've even got "Party Animal" pet bandanas so your furry concert companion can celebrate Make Music Day in style.

Stop by our Merch & Mangia Booth at 54 North Street.

Every purchase helps support the Next Generation Music Scholarship Fund and keeps the music playing.

TOMORROW- June 21 • Downtown Willimantic • Follow your ears... and your sweet tooth. 🎵🍫🧁🐾



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