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SUMMARY:Get Out On The Water at Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Museum invites visitors to enjoy the timeless thrill of being their own captain with its seasonal small craft program\, Get Out On The Water. From May 1 through October 31\, 2025\, guests can take the helm aboard traditional small boats and experience the scenic beauty and maritime heritage of Mystic from the water. \nThis hands-on activity is a unique way to connect with New England’s seafaring past while exploring the museum’s historic waterfront. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or trying your hand at boating for the first time\, this program offers an unforgettable opportunity to navigate a classic craft and appreciate the tranquil sights of Mystic’s river and harbor. \nGet Out On The Water is available during regular museum hours\, weather permitting. Boats are launched from the museum’s waterfront area\, and all safety equipment is provided. \nMystic Seaport Museum is located at 75 Greenmanville Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355. Free parking is available across the street from the main entrance. \nFor current admission prices\, museum hours\, and additional details\, visit Mystic Seaport Museum or call (860) 572-0711.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/get-out-on-the-water-at-mystic-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport Museum\, 75 Greenmanville Ave.
\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
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SUMMARY:The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center
DESCRIPTION:Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7\, 2025\, through January 4\, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art\, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage\, and the Yale School of Art. \nNow in its fourth year\, the program offers students hands-on experience in the history\, materials\, and creative process of photography\, guided by museum educators\, faculty\, and professionals. The exhibition reflects the unique perspectives and artistic growth of each participant\, with works accompanied by personal artist statements available online. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. The Yale Schwarzman Center galleries are located at 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, CT 06511. Hours are Monday–Tuesday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm\, Wednesday–Friday from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm\, and Saturday–Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information\, visit yaleschwarzmancenter.yale.edu or contact ysc.info@yale.edu.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-view-from-here-accessing-art-through-photography-at-yale-schwarzman-center/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Yale Schwarzman Center\, 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, 06511\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror at the Bruce Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16\, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi\, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work in stone\, Noguchi’s use of metal reveals a compelling dialogue between tradition and modernity\, nature and industry\, and identity and abstraction. \nFeaturing nine steel sculptures\, the exhibition is organized thematically to reflect Noguchi’s exploration of human form\, natural elements\, and abstract concepts. His reflective steel surfaces invite viewers into an immersive experience where body\, material\, and environment converge. \nThe Bruce Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20 for adults\, $15 for seniors (62+) and students\, and free for children under 5 and museum members. Discounted and reciprocal admission must be redeemed in person. The Bruce Museum participates in Museums for All\, offering free entry for up to four individuals with presentation of an EBT card during regular hours. \nThe museum is located at 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT 06903. For more information\, visit brucemuseum.org or contact info@brucemuseum.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/isamu-noguchi-metal-the-mirror-at-the-bruce-museum/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, One Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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SUMMARY:The William L. Richter Collection at the Bruce Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection\, on view through August 3\, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter\, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot\, Pierre-Auguste Renoir\, Camille Pissarro\, Henri Matisse\, Georges Braque\, and others\, the exhibition explores artistic mentorship\, collaboration\, and rivalry across generations. \nHighlights include Matisse’s Marguerite in a Fur Hat\, painted shortly after his move to Nice in 1917\, marking a stylistic shift toward intimate\, realistic portraiture. The collection also includes works by Gustave Caillebotte\, Paul Cézanne\, Paul Klee\, Henri Rousseau\, and John Singer Sargent\, reflecting the evolution of Impressionism\, Post-Impressionism\, and Surrealism through vibrant color\, expressive brushwork\, and symbolic depth. \nThe Bruce Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20 for adults\, $15 for seniors (62+) and students\, and free for children under 5 and members. Discounts and reciprocal admission are offered in person only. The museum participates in Museums for All\, providing free admission for up to four guests with an EBT card. \nThe Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT 06903. For more information\, visit brucemuseum.org or contact info@brucemuseum.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-william-l-richter-collection-at-the-bruce-museum/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, One Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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SUMMARY:Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude at Heather Gaudio Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude\, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14\, 2025\, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting\, drawing\, and sculpture\, unified by the evocative use of the color blue. The gallery will host an opening reception on Saturday\, May 3\, from 4 to 6 pm. \nSpanning works from 1997 to 2025\, the exhibition explores recurring themes and techniques in Kline’s practice—gridded compositions\, textured surfaces\, and his celebrated Bloom and Jewel paintings. Among the highlights is Diagonal Blue Growth on Canvas\, a striking piece cast in bronze and finished with a blue patina. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by noted art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition. \nHeather Gaudio Fine Art is located at 66 Elm Street\, New Canaan\, Connecticut. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday\, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm\, and by appointment. For more information\, visit heathergaudiofineart.com or call 203-801-9590.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/martin-kline-the-world-in-all-its-plenitude-at-heather-gaudio-fine-art/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Heather Gaudio Fine Art\, 382 Greenwich Avenue\, Greenwich\, 06830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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SUMMARY:The Art of Leisure at the Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure\, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15\, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history\, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel\, relaxation\, and recreation. \nBeginning in the mid-nineteenth century\, advances in transportation and growing access to public spaces transformed how Americans spent their free time. The exhibition reflects these cultural shifts through a variety of works in different media. Featured artists include James Augustus Van Der Zee\, Jane Peterson\, Edward Henry Potthast\, and Emma Amos\, along with works by local artisans and craftspeople from Waterbury. \nThe Art of Leisure invites visitors to explore how the concept of downtime evolved through the decades and the ways in which it has shaped American life and creativity. \nThe Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays through May). Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm\, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. \nAdmission is $15 for adults\, $12 for seniors\, $10 for college students with ID\, and $8 for children ages 5–18. Admission is free for members\, military personnel\, children under 5\, and Waterbury students. For additional discounts and visitor information\, visit mattmuseum.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-art-of-leisure-at-the-mattatuck-museum/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend at Lake Compounce
DESCRIPTION:Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce\, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters\, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. \nThe 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday Lights\, the park’s biggest Kids Fest to date\, and a brand-new comedy stunt show\, Splashbucklers\, performed right on the lake. \nCrocodile Cove Opening Weekend begins May 24\, 2025\, at Lake Compounce\, 185 Enterprise Drive\, Bristol\, CT 06010. For tickets and season passes\, visit lakecompounce.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/crocodile-cove-opening-weekend-at-lake-compounce/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Lake Compounce\, 186 Enterprise Dr\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bristol
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle at Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails returns to the Connecticut River Museum on Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\, at 5:30 pm with a free live performance by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. This lively music series invites guests to experience the rich maritime tradition of sea shanties performed by talented musicians. \nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle are known for their historically themed performances that explore American culture through song. Their set features music from the Colonial era to the present\, performed with careful attention to historical authenticity. With songs that bring to life fascinating periods of American history\, their performance is both educational and entertaining. \nGuests can enhance the evening by booking a cruise on the Onrust\, a historically accurate re-creation of the 1614 Dutch vessel built by explorer Adriaen Block. The Onrust offers a unique opportunity to explore Connecticut’s maritime heritage. \nThis event is generously supported by Privé Swiss Wellness. Admission to the shanty performance is free. The Connecticut River Museum is located at 67 Main Street\, Essex\, Connecticut. For more information or to book a cruise aboard the Onrust\, visit ctrivermuseum.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/shanties-sails-rick-spencer-and-dawn-indermuehle-at-connecticut-river-museum/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426
CATEGORIES:Essex
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SUMMARY:Don McMillan at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Don McMillan brings his one-of-a-kind\, tech-savvy comedy to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm. Known for combining brainpower with belly laughs\, McMillan was a Top 12 finalist on America’s Got Talent\, where his graph- and chart-filled comedy earned praise from all the judges—yes\, even Simon Cowell. \nBefore entering the world of stand-up\, McMillan earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and worked at AT&T Bell Labs and VLSI Technology\, helping to design the world’s first 32-bit microprocessor and earning three patents. After winning Star Search\, he pivoted to comedy\, making appearances on The Tonight Show\, Comedy Central\, and HBO. \nNow a highly sought-after corporate comedian\, McMillan tailors performances for companies like Google\, Amazon\, and IBM. His clever humor and unique take on technology\, business\, and daily life have made him a standout on the comedy circuit. \nThe Hartford Funny Bone is located at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills\, 194 Buckland Hills Drive\, Manchester\, CT. Tickets and event information are available at hartford.funnybone.com. Guests must be 16 or older\, and a two-item minimum purchase per person is required.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/don-mcmillan-at-hartford-funny-bone-comedy-club/
LOCATION:Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club\, 194 Buckland Hills Dr\, Manchester\, CT\, 06024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manchester
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain with Ron Chernow at Mark Twain House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow will appear at the Mark Twain House Museum on Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm to discuss his upcoming biography of Mark Twain. Known for acclaimed works on historical figures such as Alexander Hamilton and Ulysses S. Grant\, Chernow now turns his attention to the man often hailed as the father of American literature. \nThis special event will feature Chernow in conversation about the life and legacy of Samuel Clemens\, exploring Twain’s complexities\, contradictions\, and enduring impact on American culture. Attendees will gain insight into the extensive research and writing process behind this monumental biography. \nThe Mark Twain House Museum is located at 351 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, Connecticut. For more information and to purchase tickets\, visit marktwainhouse.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/mark-twain-with-ron-chernow-at-mark-twain-house-museum/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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