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Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection is bringing back its popular Haunted Spirits of Clinton Lantern Tours, inviting visitors and locals alike to experience the darker side of Clinton’s history through an evening of stories, legends, and ghostly tales. The lantern tours take guests on a journey along Clinton’s historic downtown Main Street and into the Indian River Cemetery, where many famous, enigmatic, early American figures are now buried, sharing stories of the peopl

New Haven, Conn. (October 14, 2026)— The Zuppardi sisters, Cheryl and Lori, are the heart and soul of one of Connecticut’s most treasured pizza institutions, Zuppardi’s of West Haven. The celebrated siblings will join Colin Caplan—author and co-curator of the “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibition at the New Haven Museum (NHM)—for a behind-the-scenes conversation on family history, business, their accomplishments, during “A Slice of Zuppardi’s: Family, History & Apizza,” on Thursda

The New Haven Museum will host their second annual Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up—highlighting two joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia—on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Offered in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, the event is included with museum admission. Register here. Sweet treats and music will be available to enjoy throughout the afternoon. At 1 p.m., in celebration of the traditional Chines

Connecticut author and two-time honoree of the Tassy Walden Awards, J. D. Davis, has a new character series hitting shelves this October. Meet Baby Truck—an adorable new board book character who is learning how to be a Big Boy Truck! Baby Truck Bedtime is Davis’s debut release and the first title in a pitch-perfect, character-led board book series about a little yellow pickup truck whose days are filled with exhilarating activities that are familiar to babies and toddlers. Da

Essex Winter Series is pleased to announce the receipt of funding in support of our 2027 Golden Jubilee Season from The Essex Foundation (theessexfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the Essex communities. With this generous grant from The Foundation to assist with our Library Free Tickets Program, the funds will enable greater community access to the arts and allow our organization’s partnership to continue with Essex Library (youress

Now playing through October 25, the production brings the often-untold experiences of American women in the Vietnam War into the spotlight. Some stories stay with you long after the curtain falls. Now playing at Ivoryton Playhouse, A Piece of My Heart is moving audiences with its powerful portrayal of six women whose lives were forever changed by the Vietnam War. Drawn from firsthand accounts, the play follows American women who served in military and civilian roles through

Powerful play gives voice to an often-overlooked chapter of the Vietnam War; Veteran discounts available at every performance Ivoryton Playhouse continues its 2026 season with Shirley Lauro’s moving play A Piece of My Heart, previewing October 1, opening October 2, and running through October 25. Told through the experiences of six women who travel to Vietnam as nurses, military personnel, volunteers, and entertainers, A Piece of My Heart explores the courage, camaraderie

Guilford Porchfest is Saturday, October 3, and with 65 Guilford performers (including Max Creek) 70+ performances and 50+ porches throughout downtown, it can't happen without volunteers. Volunteers are needed to set up before the events start at 11, help at the info table, roam downtown answering questions and checking in, help hosts and performers when needed, keep folks off the sidewalks and out of the streets, and hand out maps and favors, while getting to spend the day in

The second annual signature event is scheduled for September 19th. Ivoryton, CT — Ivoryton Playhouse will raise a glass to the people who make the magic possible at its annual Summer Season AfterParty, taking place Saturday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. at the historic Ivoryton Playhouse. The highly anticipated signature event celebrates the extraordinary community of donors, volunteers, artists, and supporters whose generosity and dedication keep professional theatre thriving

New Haven, Conn. (September 16, 2026) – A pioneering aviation squadron formed by Yale University students in 1916, the First Yale Unit, was known as The Millionaires’ Unit. The aviators came from the zenith of privilege but were driven by the belief that their membership in the American elite required personal sacrifice. Historian Marc Wortman will share this rarely heard history and its relevance today during “The Millionaires’ Unit: Yale and New Haven’s Aviation Pioneers” a

Auditions September 19–20; Students in Creative Ballet I Through Level 8 Encouraged to Participate Photo courtesy of Thomas Giroir Photography (c)2025 NEW HAVEN, Conn. — September 15, 2026 — New Haven Ballet will hold auditions September 19–20 for its annual production of The Nutcracker, returning to New Haven's historic Shubert Theatre December 11–13, 2026. Students enrolled in Creative Ballet I through Level 8 for Fall 2026 are eligible and encouraged to audition. Every

New Haven, Conn. (September 14, 2026) –What do a female astronomer, a famous inventor, and New Haven’s first mayor all have in common? They’re all interred in the world-renowned Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven and will be included in the “New Haven Notables: The Dead Shall Be Raised Tour” offered by New Haven Museum in collaboration with the Friends of Grove Street Cemetery on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Tours will be offered at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Space is

New Haven, Conn. (September 14, 2026)— Imagine sitting down with someone who didn’t just know the story of Frank Pepe’s but lived it! New Haven Museum (NHM) will host a special evening with Francis Rosselli, grandson of Frank and Filomena Pepe, for a rare, personal take on one of the greatest stories of American pizza history on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. Register here. The program is the latest in the museum’s “Monthly Slice” ser

New Haven, Conn. (September 14, 2026) –“Jazz and the Spoken Word,” a rich tradition where the syncopated rhythms of jazz merge with the cadence of spoken poetry, will bring area artists together in an exciting new collaboration between Jazz Haven and The New Haven Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. Free with regular museum admission, register here. The art of spoken word has become an important component of Jazz Haven’s mission to explore the full breadth of t

Guilford, CT - Refresh your fall wardrobe at the Designers Circus pop-up shopping event, returning to Guilford Art Center October 1-3. Shop women’s clothing and accessories at 50-90% below boutique prices. The event is free and open to the community. For three days, the Guilford Art Center gallery will be transformed into a shopping destination featuring distinctive apparel and accessories from more than 70 local, national, and international designers. Known as Boston’s premi

Famous award-winning illustrations will be featured as part of the gallery’s ongoing exhibits Where the Wild Thing Are by Maurice Sendak STONY CREEK, Conn. — September 1, 2026 Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library’s Keyes Gallery will be a temporary home to an exhibit of children’s book illustrations, curated by Stony Creek resident and award-winning children’s book author Sara Levine. This is the first time a show of its kind will be part of the library’s art exhibits, with w

New Haven, Conn. (August 26, 2026) – Rough history requires rough art, according to graphic artist/musician David Lester. Lester and historian Dr. Marcus Rediker will explore the jagged edges of history and parse the creative process behind their newest collaboration, “The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, A Graphic Novel,” during a special book launch at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Reception at 5:00 pm., program at 6 p.m.The program is free

New Haven Ballet invites children ages 3 to 9 who are new to the school to attend a dance class for just $10 this September. Bring a Friend to Dance: Ages 3 to 9 The new trial class program is designed to give families an easy, affordable way to discover the joy of dance and experience the welcoming environment at New Haven Ballet before making a commitment to enroll. “We want families to have an opportunity to come into the studio, meet our teachers, and see how much f

National exhibition brings together exceptional work by women artists from across the United States; juried by University of Connecticut artist and curator Jeanne Ciravolo WILLIMANTIC, CT: Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (CWA) will present its 2026 National Open Juried Exhibition from Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, October 16, 2026, at Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic. One of the country's oldest women's art organizations, CWA has pre

Tickets are now on sale for ARTFARM’s ephemera, an original immersive theater piece taking place at Indian Hill and Vine Street Cemeteries in Middletown on Saturday, September 19. There are only three performances, all on September 19, and only thirty tickets are available for each performance. Performances will be at 11 am, 2 pm and 4:30 pm. Tickets are available at www.art-farm.org. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets are ava