David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly. This is a unique opportunity […]
Do you pale at the sight of a clean sheet of watercolor paper? Do you mix colors and wonder why it looks like mud? This class will demystify the somewhat intimidating medium of watercolor. We’ll start from scratch. We’ll discuss types of paper, pigments, color mixing, and glazing, as well as tricks and techniques. Work […]
With acrylic paints, create beautiful paintings in any style from realist to abstract. If you have never painted and would like to try or if you want to improve your skills, this is the class for you. Lessons will focus on how to use brushes and painting knives, on choosing colors and color mixing, and on […]
Are you interested in learning about Unitarian Universalism? Unitarian Universalist Society East will hold an Intro to UU from 1-4 pm Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in the UUSE meeting room, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester CT, or on Zoom. To register, please call 860-646-5151 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. […]
Join Docent Carol Lacoss to share in a discussion of the ways contemporary artists Justin Favela, Titus Kaphar, and Valerie Hegarty appropriate works from the permanent collection to explore ideas and issues that are relevant to our lives today. This will be an opportunity to participate in a small group to discuss the way art […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
Learn about scientific research on the International Space Station. On October 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and Suffolk County Community College, will co-host a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Jason Williams, Project Scientist for NASA’s Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station. Dr. Williams will discuss this research, its importance to […]
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will hold a free educational conference on October 16th at 10:00 am EST that will provide Connecticut residents with information about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, support services and more. A Q&A will follow each session in which attendees can ask the experts questions. Participants will also have the […]
The working of stone has been interwoven with Sacred Art from the earliest days of Christianity, from the building of churches and places of worship to ornamentation and sculpture. This course will introduce students to the art of carving stone by hand. In five days each student will design and complete a decorative limestone carving. Students […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
Background: The Hesburgh Lecture Series brings the University of Notre Dame campus to its alumni and friends through the Notre Dame clubs across the country by promoting intellectual dialogue with distinguished Notre Dame faculty. Hesburgh Lectures are intended to showcase the depth and breadth of Notre Dame’s academic expertise and teaching. To accomplish this goal, […]
FOX61 and United Way are joining forces to recognize and honor individuals, groups and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and/or the education sector in Connecticut. This black-tie event aims to raise awareness and resources to benefit the well-being of children, adults and families in the communities where we […]
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. October 26, 2024 — June 28, 2025 Ages 6-8 Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way of West Central Connecticut is there. Join us in celebrating the connections impacting our community and those leading the way into the future. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, United Way of West […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. October 26, 2024 — June 28, 2025 Ages 6-8 Students learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art inspired by Museum pieces. Explore a different area of the collection with new projects each week.
The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world––and the unforgettable characters who pointed the […]