Discover Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

Bob Chudy leads this introductory tour about Cedar Hill Cemetery’s most prominent residents. Hear about the discoverer of anesthesia, an Academy-award winning actress, and the man who saved the country from bankruptcy twice on this walking tour of the historic cemetery. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. […]

Art Happy Hour at the NBMAA

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Enjoy cocktails, live music, and activities on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park. May 18 May 25 June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 13 July 27 August 10 August 24 See a full schedule and updated list of live […]

Free; Museum Admission is required to visit the galleries.

Cult Classics: The Warriors (1979)

Avon Theatre Film Center 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Cult Classics: The Warriors (1979) ️ https://bit.ly/3L3eXxO Thu. May 15 at 9 pm Promotion: all tickets to 2023 Cult Classics are $9! A street gang known as The Warriors must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf on Coney Island when they are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader. Run […]

$9

Witness Stones Installation Celebration

United Churches of Durham 228 Main Street, Durham, CT, United States

The Strong School Witness Stones Team has been hard at work all year investigating the life of Jenny, a woman of fortitude and strength who was enslaved in Durham. They will be hosting a Witness Stones Installation Celebration on Friday, May 19th at 3 PM, at United Churches, on Main Street in Durham. The wider […]

Civil War POWs

Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

More than 200 Civil War soldiers, some of whom endured horrific conditions as prisoners of war, are buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Evelyn Bollert leads visitors on a tour of the final resting places of prisoners of the Civil War and tells their stories of bravery, resilience, and heartbreak. Admission to the program is $10.00 […]

$10

ENCORE: Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition (NR)

Avon Theatre Film Center 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer: The Blockbuster Exhibition (NR) Sat. May. 20 at 11 am ️ https://bit.ly/3NL9BKL Sun. May. 21 at 11 am ️ https://bit.ly/3NHE3p1 Wed. May. 24 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3AXweE9 Ticket Prices: Avon Members $11 General Public $16 Senior & Students $13 (Mon. - Thu.). In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in […]

$11 – $16

Children’s Book Reading and Illustration Workshop with Aspenne’s Library

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Children’s book author and founder of Aspenne's Library, Patricia Bellamy-Mathis will share her newest book, "Aspenne Colors the Neighborhood," in a read-aloud followed by an inspired art activity and book signing! Aspenne’s Library exposes children to literature that features Black and brown characters and gives power to Black and brown stories. Come with your imagination to […]

73rd Exhibition of Traditional Realism

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Exhibit Dates: May 21–June 18, 2023 Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00pm Opening Reception: May 21, 2023, 1:00pm–4:00pm awards announced at 3:00pm Free and open to the public Since its inception, the Academic Artists Association has grown from its modest beginnings to a national membership of more than 250. AAA is unique in its list of […]

Adult Studio Workshop | Illustration with Tamhja Coe

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Attention artists and art lovers! If you are seeking a friendly, encouraging studio experience, please come down and bring your art supplies to the New Britain Museum of American Art. This small, intimate workshop will give a brief introduction to the creative process behind creating effective illustrations and drawings. Individuals will be tested and inspired […]