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Photo courtesy of New Haven Museum New Haven, Conn. (January 2, 2026) –A family friendly celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. The theme of the all-ages MLK Day at New Haven Museum will be King’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Registration for the free event is here. The event will include viewings of Dr. King’s inspiring Nobel acceptance speech, and participation in c

Portrait of the Artisan New Haven, Conn. (December 26, 2025) –In what amounts to a “250 trifecta,” on February 25, 2026, New Haven Museum will kick off a lively, year-long celebration of the nation’s semi quincentennial, with the first of three presentations offering fresh perspectives on the American Revolution. From social movements co-opting the concept of “liberty,” to little-known tales of Paul Revere, to neoclassical fashion from the somewhat cynical perspective of Joh

New Haven, Conn. (December 22, 2025) –If you love the crust, the crunch and the char of New Haven pizza you won’t want to miss the behind the scenes curator’s tour of the “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibit with co-curator Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, at the New Haven Museum, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. The tour is free with regular museum admission. Register here. From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra!) yo

New Haven, Conn. (December 19, 2025) –While July 4, 1776, is considered the birthdate of America, it is the events prior to and since that define much of our shared history. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the New Haven Museum will debut the Whitney Literary Society, an informal, bimonthly book discussion delving into that colorful history, and focus largely on New Haven which was once the center of governance, education, trade, and culture in Connecticut. Free w

Women Workers Demonstrate for Their Rights Photo credit: Steve Cagan   New Haven, Conn. (December 19, 2025)– 50 years ago Ellen Cassedy was a founder and longtime leader of the 9 to 5 movement of working women that began in Boston. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2 p.m., Cassedy will be at the New Haven Museum for a special screening of the documentary film, “9to5: The Story of a Movement” by the Academy-Award-winning team Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, in which she

New Haven Chorale invites you to: a special offering of two free Zoom lectures  led by Dr. Edward Bolkovac , Artistic Director of the New Haven Chorale. These engaging evening sessions will explore the richness, beauty, and lasting influence of African American musical traditions. Session 1 — January 22 African American Singing Traditions: Their Origins and Aesthetics Dr Horace Clarence Boyer was a renowned expert on Gospel Music as well as on the aesthetics of African Ameri

Old Lyme, CT  — Musical Masterworks continues its 2025–26 season with an exceptional weekend of chamber music on  February 7 and 8, 2026 , at the  First Congregational Church of Old Lyme . The concerts feature acclaimed cellist  Mike Block , renowned pianist  Jeffrey Kahane , and Musical Masterworks Artistic Director  Tessa Lark , violin. Together, the trio brings extraordinary artistry, depth, and musical conversation to the intimate chamber setting. Artistic Director Tessa

Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown is offering a special Winter Session of Advanced Theater and Circus Training for ages 13 - 20 starting January 5.   The six week session features 4 classes, each meeting weekly, and culminates in a Teen Winter Showcase  featuring the work of all classes on Friday, February 13 at 7 pm. Students may sign up for one, two, three or all four classes. The Winter Session provides advanced training rarely available to teenagers, taught by profession