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SUMMARY:RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom) at Yale Schwarzman Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti\, whose printed works\, films\, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka\,” meaning to weave\, braid\, or knit\, and reflects the social connections formed in salons\, living rooms\, and porches where hair is braided. The work is on view in the Dome Gallery from April 11\, 2024\, through June 25\, 2027. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe Dome Gallery at Yale Schwarzman Center is located at 168 Grove St.\, New Haven\, CT 06511. Hours are Monday and Tuesday\, 8:30 am to 6 pm; Wednesday through Friday\, 8:30 am to 11 pm; and Saturday and Sunday\, 10 am to 6 pm. Check the center’s website for current hours. Learn more about the artist at Yale School of Art or read about the installation in Yale Schwarzman Center’s article.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/rusununguko-liberty-independence-freedom-at-yale-schwarzman-center/
LOCATION:Yale Schwarzman Center\, 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, 06511\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Call of the Dolphins (3D) at the Connecticut Science Center
DESCRIPTION:Narrated by Academy Award® winner Mary Steenburgen\, Call of the Dolphins takes audiences on an inspiring underwater adventure into the captivating world of wild dolphins. This 3D documentary explores the intelligence\, playfulness\, and emotional depth of these remarkable creatures while showcasing the work of researchers and rescue teams dedicated to protecting them. Viewers will follow the IFAW Dolphin Rescue Center as they aid stranded dolphins and reveal the powerful connection that has long united humans and dolphins. \nThe film runs from November 1\, 2025\, through February 28\, 2026\, with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes\, at the Connecticut Science Center\, 250 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, Connecticut. Tickets and showtimes are available through the Connecticut Science Center box office and website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/call-of-the-dolphins-3d-at-the-connecticut-science-center/
LOCATION:Connecticut Science Center\, 250 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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SUMMARY:Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven at Yale Schwarzman Center
DESCRIPTION:“Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven\,” a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven\, will be on display from March 24\, 2025\, through March 8\, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories\, emphasizing their contributions\, resilience\, and community-building. Visitors will view nearly 100 historic photographs\, including images of Yale’s earliest Black students\, custodians from prominent local families\, and key historical events such as the 1960s establishment of Yale’s Afro-American Cultural Center. \nThe exhibit is free and open to the public. Yale Schwarzman Center is located at 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, CT 06511. Exhibition hours are Monday–Tuesday\, 8:30 am–6 pm; Wednesday–Friday\, 8:30 am–11 pm; Saturday–Sunday\, 10 am–6 pm. For more information\, visit schwarzman.yale.edu or contact (203) 436-4000\, ysc.info@yale.edu.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/shining-light-on-truth-black-lives-at-yale-in-new-haven-at-yale-schwarzman-center/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Yale Schwarzman Center\, 168 Grove Street\, New Haven\, 06511\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: I Fly to You at William Benton Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Sculpture\, installation\, and material exploration come into focus during this artist talk with Monica Bock\, a sculptor and professor of art at the University of Connecticut. Bock discusses her artistic practice\, which spans metal fabrication\, casting\, ceramics\, and installation\, along with the ideas and experiences that inform her work. Her career includes exhibitions at institutions such as Real Art Ways\, the Mattress Factory\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago\, as well as international presentations in Japan\, Italy\, and the United Kingdom. The talk offers insight into her creative process\, teaching practice\, and the evolution of her work across disciplines and cultures. \nThe program takes place on February 12\, 2026\, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs\, CT.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/artist-talk-i-fly-to-you-at-william-benton-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:William Benton Museum of Art\, 245 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, CT\, 06269\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Look: Going Modern: British Art\, 1900–1960 at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:The evolution of British modernism is explored during this curator-led conversation examining the newly opened exhibition Going Modern: British Art\, 1900–1960. Exhibition curators Lucinda Lax and Rachel Stratton are joined by Joanna Fiduccia\, Assistant Professor of the History of Art\, to discuss what distinguishes British modernism and how artists responded to a period shaped by profound social\, political\, and cultural change. Artworks on view trace developments influenced by two World Wars\, shifting political movements\, the rise and fall of the British Empire\, emerging European artistic currents\, and rapid technological change. \nThe program takes place on February 12\, 2026\, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/first-look-going-modern-british-art-1900-1960-at-yale-center-for-british-art/
LOCATION:Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511
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SUMMARY:Art and Truth: William Hogarth and the English Enlightenment at Yale University Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The ideas and artistic impact of William Hogarth are explored during this annual lecture examining his role in shaping an English school of art during the Enlightenment. Presented by Frédéric Ogée\, a leading scholar of Hogarth and Emeritus Professor of British Literature and Art History at Université Paris Cité and École du Louvre\, the talk considers how Hogarth’s paintings and engravings translated complex Enlightenment debates into accessible visual narratives. The discussion highlights Hogarth’s emphasis on observation\, experience\, and truth over idealized beauty\, and how his work helped blur distinctions between high and low art while bringing art into public discourse. \nThe lecture takes place on February 12\, 2026\, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/art-and-truth-william-hogarth-and-the-english-enlightenment-at-yale-university-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Yale University Art Gallery\, 111 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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SUMMARY:Paintball Thursday League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort
DESCRIPTION:Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort in Middlefield. Held weekly from 6 pm to 9 pm\, this five-week series offers players a chance to compete in NXL-style tournament play with rotating teams formed on-site each night. \nPlayers are welcome to attend solo or with friends and can participate on any or all of the five nights. Each participant will fill out a player card indicating their skill level and preferred position\, which helps team captains balance squads for competitive play. All skill levels are encouraged to join the action. \nAdmission is $25 per night or included with a season pass. Players must bring their own .68 caliber paintball equipment. Teams and individuals earn points each night\, and the top scorer at the end of the series will receive a prize. \nAfter the games\, players are invited to relax and refuel at Fire at The Ridge. Season pass holders enjoy 15% off their food bill (excluding alcohol). \nPowder Ridge Mountain Park Resort is located at 99 Powder Hill Road\, Middlefield\, CT. For more details or to purchase a season pass\, visit powderridgepark.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/paintball-thursday-league-night-at-powder-ridge-mountain-park-resort/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort\, 99 Powder Hill Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455
CATEGORIES:Middlefield
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