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SUMMARY:Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series at The Bushnell
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic educational performance blending music\, storytelling\, and history comes to The Bushnell on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, with performances at 10 am and 12 pm at 166 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT 06106. The program runs approximately 55 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for students in grades 4 through 9. \nCreated and performed by Shaun Boothe\, The Unauthorized Biography Series combines biographical hip-hop songs with documentary-style music videos to tell the stories of influential cultural icons. Through engaging lyrics and multimedia presentation\, the performance highlights figures such as Serena Williams\, Malala Yousafzai\, and Muhammad Ali while encouraging young audiences to reflect on their own potential and the power of perseverance. \nPart of the 2025–2026 Bushnell Children’s Theatre Series\, the program is designed to be both entertaining and inspiring\, connecting music\, history\, and social themes in an accessible way for students and families. A 10-minute question-and-answer session will follow each performance. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit bushnell.org or contact The Bushnell box office.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/shaun-boothe-and-the-unauthorized-biography-series-at-the-bushnell/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:The Bushnell Theater\, 166 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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SUMMARY:Curator Tour: Painters\, Ports and Profits: Artists and the East India Company\, 1750–1850 at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:A guided exploration of art and global trade will take place on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 4 pm to 4:45 pm at the Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT 06510. \nThe special tour will be led by Holly Shaffer\, associate professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Brown University. Shaffer will highlight key works from the exhibition Painters\, Ports and Profits: Artists and the East India Company\, 1750–1850\, which examines the artistic and cultural exchanges shaped by the activities of the British East India Company during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. \nThrough paintings and related works\, the exhibition explores how artists documented and interpreted the movement of people\, goods\, and ideas across global trading networks. The tour will provide insight into the historical context of the artworks and the complex relationship between art\, commerce\, and empire during this period. \nFor more information about the program and exhibition\, visit britishart.yale.edu.
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LOCATION:Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Curator’s Tours: For Which It Stands… at Fairfield University Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:A series of curator-led tours exploring the exhibition For Which It Stands… will take place throughout the spring at the Fairfield University Art Museum\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824. \nLed by Carey Weber\, curator of the exhibition and executive director of the Fairfield University Art Museum\, these tours offer an in-depth look at the works and themes behind the exhibition. Each session focuses on a single gallery location\, either the Bellarmine Hall Galleries or the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. \nTour dates include Thursday\, March 26 at 5:30 pm in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries; Thursday\, April 30 at 12 pm in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries; Thursday\, April 30 at 5:30 pm at the Walsh Gallery in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts; Wednesday\, May 27 at 12 pm at the Walsh Gallery; and Thursday\, June 18 at 5:30 pm in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. \nThe exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through more than 70 works by a diverse group of artists\, beginning with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day\, May 1918\, created during World War I\, and continuing to contemporary works\, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the exhibition by Maria de Los Angeles. The presentation features works in a variety of media by artists such as Jasper Johns\, Faith Ringgold\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Shepard Fairey\, and Julie Mehretu\, encouraging viewers to reflect on the evolving symbolism of the American flag and the ideals it represents. \nFor Which It Stands… is part of America250: The Promise and Paradox\, an initiative through which Fairfield University explores 250 years of the American experiment. \nFor more information about the tours and exhibition\, visit the Fairfield University Art Museum website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/curators-tours-for-which-it-stands-at-fairfield-university-art-museum/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort\, 99 Powder Hill Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455
CATEGORIES:Middlefield
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Music at Shubert Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music returns to the Shubert Theatre from March 26 through March 29\, 2026\, at 247 College Street\, New Haven\, CT 06510. This timeless production celebrates the enduring story of Maria and the von Trapp family with a score that has delighted audiences for generations. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien\, the musical features cherished songs including “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen\,” and “Edelweiss.” The story follows Maria\, a spirited young woman who brings music and joy into the home of Captain von Trapp and his seven children\, ultimately helping the family find unity\, courage\, and hope during a time of political uncertainty in Austria. \nThe Sound of Music also holds a special connection to the Shubert Theatre\, where the original production premiered on October 3\, 1959\, before becoming one of the most celebrated musicals in Broadway history. \nPerformances are scheduled Thursday\, March 26 through Saturday\, March 28 at 7 pm\, with additional matinees Friday\, March 27 and Saturday\, March 28 at 1 pm\, and a final performance Sunday\, March 29 at 2 pm. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit shubert.com or contact the Shubert Theatre box office.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-sound-of-music-at-shubert-theatre/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Shubert Theatre\, 247 College Street\, New Haven\, CT
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Joe Gatto at The Stress Factory Bridgeport
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Joe Gatto brings his stand-up comedy tour to The Stress Factory from March 26 through March 28\, 2026\, at 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604. \nBest known for his work on the hit television series Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index\, Gatto has built a devoted fan base with his energetic storytelling and improvisational humor. In recent years\, he has toured internationally with his solo stand-up shows\, including Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy and Let’s Get Into It\, performing to sold-out audiences across the United States\, Canada\, and Australia. \nGatto’s comedy special Messing with People joined Hulu’s streaming comedy lineup in 2024. He has also appeared in global arena tours with the Impractical Jokers live show\, performing in venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York and London’s O2 Arena. Beyond the stage\, he hosted more than 100 episodes of the comedy podcast Two Cool Moms on the iHeartRadio Podcast Network and is the author of two books: The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs\, Desserts and Growing Up Italian and the children’s book Where’s Bearry?. \nPerformances are scheduled Thursday\, March 26 at 7:30 pm\, and Friday\, March 27 and Saturday\, March 28 at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit stressfactory.com or contact The Stress Factory Bridgeport box office.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/joe-gatto-at-the-stress-factory-bridgeport/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:The Stress Factory Bridgeport\, 167 State St.\, Bridgeport\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridgeport
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SUMMARY:Stereophonic at Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed play Stereophonic arrives at the Palace Theater from March 24 through March 26\, 2026\, with performances beginning at 7:30 pm each evening at 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. The production runs approximately three hours\, including a 15-minute intermission. \nWritten by David Adjmi and directed by Daniel Aukin\, Stereophonic takes audiences inside a recording studio in 1976\, where an up-and-coming rock band works to complete a new album while standing on the brink of international fame. As tensions rise and creative pressures mount\, the band members must navigate relationships\, ambition\, and artistic conflict in a story that captures both the agony and the exhilaration of the creative process. \nThe play features original music by Will Butler\, formerly of Arcade Fire and an Academy Award nominee and Grammy Award winner. With its immersive\, fly-on-the-wall perspective\, Stereophonic invites audiences into the charged environment of a band struggling to hold together at the moment when success seems within reach. \nWidely celebrated by critics\, the production became the most Tony Award–nominated play in history with 13 nominations and went on to become the most Tony Award–winning show of the 2024 season\, earning five Tony Awards including Best Play\, Best Direction for Daniel Aukin\, Best Scenic Design for David Zinn\, and Best Sound Design for Ryan Rumery. \nStereophonic is recommended for ages 13 and older and contains simulated drug use and adult themes. For tickets and additional information\, visit palacetheaterct.org or contact the Palace Theater box office.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/stereophonic-at-palace-theater/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Palace Theater\, 100 East Main St.\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights at College Street Music Hall
DESCRIPTION:Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert brings his iconic sound to College Street Music Hall on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 8 pm at 238 College Street\, New Haven\, CT 06510. This special evening features Alpert performing with his newly assembled Tijuana Brass ensemble in a celebration of the music that helped define a generation. \nThe concert commemorates the 61st anniversary of the landmark album Whipped Cream & Other Delights\, with performances of many of its memorable tracks alongside other beloved hits. Audiences can expect classic favorites including “The Lonely Bull\,” “Spanish Flea\,” “A Taste of Honey\,” “Mexican Shuffle\,” “Tijuana Taxi\,” “This Guy’s in Love With You\,” “What Now My Love\,” “Zorba the Greek\,” “Ladyfingers\,” and “Rise.” \nThe 90-minute performance offers more than a concert experience. Alpert often shares stories and answers audience questions about his career\, the founding of A&M Records\, and his work with legendary artists such as Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66\, The Carpenters\, and Burt Bacharach. A large video screen will accompany the performance\, displaying archival photos\, video clips\, artwork\, and memorabilia from Alpert’s decades-long career in music. \nA pioneering figure in popular music\, Alpert has earned nine Grammy Awards\, recorded more than forty albums\, and sold more than 72 million records worldwide. As co-founder of A&M Records with Jerry Moss\, he helped launch one of the most successful independent labels in music history. In 2006\, Alpert and Moss were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2013 Alpert received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. \nThis event is currently sold out. Fans seeking tickets may use the official fan-to-fan exchange through Tixel to safely buy or resell tickets. \nFor more information\, visit collegestreetmusichall.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/herb-alpert-the-tijuana-brass-other-delights-at-college-street-music-hall/
LOCATION:College Street Music Hall\, 238 College Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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