The Connecticut Museum is honored to host a special event featuring the screening of the film “Aftershocks of Disaster,” and a discussion with the filmmaker and editor of the accompanying book. The film examines the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico offering a poignant look at the resilience and creativity of the island’s artists […]
Join Hillary Rodham Clinton this Fall as she travels the United States connecting with audiences live, in person, discussing her newest book, 'Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections of Life, Love, & Liberty.' At each event, Secretary Clinton and a moderator will take the audience on a journey of unvarnished exchanges on politics, democracy, the threats […]
The Salisbury Forum will host a panel discussion on “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Education” on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT. The event features representatives from The Hotchkiss School, Salisbury School, and Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Admission is free. Register at www.salisburyforum.org. Moderated by Jonathan […]
Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces Dive into highlights of the NBMAA's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m. | Starting September 14, 2024 Sundays, September 22, 29, and October 6, 1 p.m. Please note: There will be no Saturday 1 p.m. tours on December 28 or January 4. And on October 19, November […]
Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces Dive into highlights of the NBMAA's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m. | Starting September 14, 2024 Sundays, September 22, 29, and October 6, 1 p.m. Please note: There will be no Saturday 1 p.m. tours on December 28 or January 4. And on October 19, November 16, […]
Join artist Barbara Ernst Prey for a lecture on her work in HANDLED WITH CARE: Shaker Master Crafts and the Art of Barbara Prey. Barbara Ernst Prey Artist’s Statement: b. 1957, New York, NY Lives and works in Oyster Bay, NY; Williamstown, MA; and Tenants Harbor, ME Prey specializes in creating intricate watercolor paintings at monumental scale. […]
Journey back to the golden age of Weston at The Peter Thorp House, one of the town's oldest and most captivating residences. Join the Weston History & Culture Center on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 4pm – 7pm for an exclusive evening featuring guided tours of the Peter Thorp House, a cocktail party in the […]
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 […]
