Arts News

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