The New Milford Historical Society and the Commission on the Arts will co-sponsor a live painting demonstration, "Experiencing Luminosity in the Contemporary American Portrait," with oil painter Vincent Giarrano Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Patrons may view some of the Colonial-era portraits and other items on display at the museum located at 6 Aspetuck Ave.

For more information, call the historical society at 860-354-3069.