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New Haven, Conn. (February 13, 2026) –Historian and author Michael D. Hattem will present “An Unfinished Revolution at 250” at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Hattem will discuss the unique role that the Revolution has had in American life and the longstanding tradition in American history of remembering the nation’s founding as an “unfinished revolution.” The free NH250 event will be held at 6 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here.

Fourth Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Program   (clockwise from left) High School in the Community teachers Barbara Greenwood, Georgia P. Kaytis, Charlotte Hilton, Matt Borenstein, 1975. Credit: Barbara Greenwood. New Haven, Conn. (February 13, 2026)– Teachers. Social workers. Secretaries. When we think of women in the labor movement, these occupations may not come to mind. Yet in New Haven and elsewhere, women in white-collar and “pink-collar” jobs broke new ground

Monday, June 1, 2026 at Central Connecticut State University Session Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026 Visit the Conference Website The Connecticut League of Museums invites session proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference, “The Next 250: Museums and the Future of Democracy,” which will take place June 1, 2026. With the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence upon us, we will reflect on what this anniversary has—and has not—meant to our ins

Musical Masterworks presents  The Sacred and the Profane , a striking chamber music program led by Artistic Director  Tessa Lark , on  Saturday, March 14 at 5:00pm  and  Sunday, March 15 at 3:00pm  at the First Congregational Church in Old Lyme. Pre-concert talks with the artists will be featured 45 minutes prior to each performance. The program traces a compelling arc across centuries, exploring the tension between devotion and desire, ritual and rebellion, light and darknes

Auditions are February 23 and 26 in Middletown for performers ages 14 - 20 looking for an exciting and dynamic performance experience this Spring. Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company 2025 announces auditions for Mel Chomsky’s History of the World, a new comedy written and directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Dic Wheeler. “This comedy combines theater, circus and Commedia dell’ Arte”, says Wheeler. “It starts in Sicily in 1626 at a Commedia dell’ Arte performance,

Artists leverage the power of color to evoke emotions or tell stories, exploring the use of bold hues to express feelings of joy, optimism, and passion.Authors may celebrate a meaningful color in their prose or verse striving to immerse the reader. Or, set a scene that invokes feelings of joy, optimism or passion.   Opening Reception –  Thursday, April 16, 6pm, Firehouse Gallery Key Dates Location : Firehouse Gallery – for exhibit, opening reception, works intake and works pi

New Haven, Conn. (February 6, 2026)— Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages, featuring art, music, literature, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. Schedule •10 a.m. - Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue. •12 – 4:30

New Haven, Conn. (January 30, 2026) – The movie “Hidden Figures” has shown there are many aspects of history that remain unknown. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to the ice cream scoop—during her presentation, “Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is fre

Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center Guilford, CT — Guilford Art Center (GAC) will open registration for its Summer Youth Program early this year, beginning January 26, 2026. Designed for ages 5–12, GAC’s art camp program offers art classes in painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, sewing and more—all taught by experienced, professional teaching artists in a supportive and inspiring environment. The program will run in weekly half day or full day sessions from

Photo: (clockwise from left) High School in the Community teachers Barbara Greenwood, Georgia P. Kaytis, Charlotte Hilton, Matt Borenstein, 1975. Credit: Barbara Greenwood. New Haven, Conn. (January 26, 2026)– Teachers. Social workers. Secretaries. When we think of women in the labor movement, these occupations may not come to mind. Yet in New Haven and elsewhere, women in white-collar and “pink-collar” jobs broke new ground in the 1970s and ’80s by organizing and demanding

Essex, CT —  In 2026, the Essex Art Association (EAA) proudly celebrates 80 years of championing artists and enriching the Shoreline community through inclusive, inspiring exhibitions. Founded in 1946, the EAA has grown into a vibrant cultural hub, welcoming generations of artists and visitors to its historic gallery at 10 North Main Street in Essex. The milestone anniversary will be marked throughout the 2026 exhibition season, which begins in April and continues through the

Fairfield County, CT (January 20, 2026) - The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has named Douglas Laustsen as Executive Director, effective January 20, 2026. CAFC, established in 2008, is a network of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and creative businesses in coastal Fairfield County, and serves as a Designated Regional Service Organization (DRSO) of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA). Laustsen will provide strategic and

For the second concert of the season on February 22, 2026, Essex Winter Series Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of fan favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of  Hot and Sweet Music of the 1920s and ‘30s ! Beyond at an Essex Winter Series performance, you have probably heard or seen these outstanding musicians in many movies and streaming series, but Vince told Jeff that our audienc

Join the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra for a special cultural afternoon and evening as we present Voices of Hungary on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 PM at Ann and George Colony Hall, Choate Rosemary Hall.   This inspiring concert celebrates the rich musical heritage of Hungary and features outstanding guest soloists performing works shaped by folk traditions, history, and national identity. A full program listing and soloist information can be found on our website and concert po

Dr. Ainissa Ramirez New Haven, Conn. (January 16, 2026) – The movie “Hidden Figures” has shown there are many aspects of history that remain unknown. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to the ice cream scoop—during her presentation, “Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us,” at the New Haven Museum on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. Th

Lieutenant Governor, State Senator, and State Representative Among Attendees Gathered to Break Ground and Launch the Public Capital Campaign. January 15, 2026 – Ivoryton, CT Ivoryton Playhouse celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, January 15, with a ceremonial groundbreaking and champagne toast marking the start of construction on The Sally and George Mayer Rehearsal Studio, a new, purpose-built rehearsal and storage facility at 122 Main Street in Ivoryton. The event al

We Are Stardust by Rita Daley Hannafin 2026 Guilford, CT – Guilford Art Center is delighted to announce the new gallery exhibition, Local Color 7: Circular Thinking, featuring fiber art created by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA-CT). It kicks off with a free Opening Reception, open to the community, on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4pm. The show will be displayed in the GAC gallery daily through Feb 28. The gallery is open 7 days a week: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sun

New Haven, Conn. (January 12, 2026) –Historian and author Michael D. Hattem will present “An Unfinished Revolution at 250” at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Hattem will discuss the unique role that the Revolution has had in American life and the longstanding tradition in American history of remembering the nation’s founding as an “unfinished revolution.” The free NH250 event will be held at 6 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here.

Catie White New Haven, Conn. (January 9, 2026) – The New Haven Museum will host Albertus Magnus College Interim Director of Library Services and College Archivist Catie White for a virtual lecture, “An IDEA for Education - Albertus Magnus College’s Multicultural Identity,” on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. The event will be recorded and posted on Youtube. Register here. As the first female, Catholic, residential, liberal-arts college in New England, Albertus Magnus Co

Abigail Adams Smith by Mather Brown, 1785 New Haven, Conn. (January 9, 2026) – Nationally renowned textile expert Lynne Bassett will present “Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams” at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. and be preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. Keeping things lively with the former first couple’s letters, and garments,