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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:The View from Here 2026: Finding Our Paths at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6\, 2026\, through April 6\, 2027\, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography.\n\n\nInspired by the idea of “desire paths\,” the informal routes people create as they move through spaces on their own terms\, the exhibition\, Finding Our Paths\, traces the students’ visual journeys through their daily lives\, histories\, and communities. Developed through work with the museum’s collections and collaboration with a current Yale School of Art MFA student\, the project helps young photographers build technical skills and explore intentional ways of seeing. \nThe photographs capture moments of observation\, connection\, and self-reflection\, revealing how young artists navigate and reimagine their surroundings while seeking new possibilities and meaning. \nAdmission is free. The exhibition is also presented in an installation at Yale Schwarzman Center from April 6 through December 18\, 2026. Learn more at https://britishart.yale.edu/view-here-accessing-art-through-photography.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-view-from-here-2026-finding-our-paths-at-yale-center-for-british-art/
LOCATION:Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Tomashi Jackson + Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One at The Glass House
DESCRIPTION:Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s Catch One\, a Black lesbian-owned Los Angeles nightclub that became a vital place of culture\, care\, and belonging for Black and queer communities. The exhibition is on view through December 14\, 2026. \nThe Glass House is open Thursday through Monday\, 9 am to 5 pm. Advance tickets are required. Glass House + Galleries Tour tickets include the exhibition and cost $50 on weekdays and $60 on weekends. Extended Tour tickets cost $75 on weekdays and $85 on weekends; Self-Guided Tour tickets cost $50. Book tickets or contact ccarr@theglasshouse.org. \nThe Glass House is located at 861 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT 06840.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/tomashi-jackson-robert-rauschenberg-the-catch-one-at-the-glass-house/
LOCATION:The Glass House\, 861 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Canaan
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SUMMARY:Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776\, 1876 & 1976 at Sharon Historical Society & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776\, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22\, 2026\, through January 15\, 2027\, the exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. \nBeginning with everyday life in the 18th century\, the exhibition traces Sharon’s physical\, social\, and political development. It also explores how the town chose to commemorate\, interpret\, or overlook its Revolutionary-era heritage during the anniversaries of American independence in 1876 and 1976. \nAdmission is free. The Sharon Historical Society & Museum is located at 18 Main Street\, Sharon\, CT 06069. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday\, noon to 4 pm\, and Saturday\, 10 am to 2 pm. \nFor additional information\, contact director@sharonhist.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/independence-revisited-sharon-in-1776-1876-1976-at-sharon-historical-society-museum/
LOCATION:Sharon Historical Society & Museum\, 18 Main Street\, Sharon\, 06069\, United States
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SUMMARY:Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250\, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31\, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room\, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by British- and American-born artists. \nFeaturing paintings\, prints\, drawings\, and sculptures by artists including Benjamin West\, John Singleton Copley\, and Gilbert Stuart\, the exhibition looks beyond the familiar division between patriots and loyalists. The works reveal how the Revolution divided communities\, tested relationships across the Atlantic\, and inspired competing visions for the colonies’ future. \nVisitors can encounter portraits of historical figures such as King George III\, Queen Charlotte\, and General Charles Cornwallis\, alongside depictions of other military and political figures whose stories shaped the period. The exhibition also highlights supporters of the American cause in Britain and works intended to express loyalty to the British monarchy and empire. \nAdmission is free. Visitors can explore works featured in the exhibition through the museum’s online collection at https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/loyalists-and-sons-liberty-america-250.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/loyalists-and-sons-of-liberty-america-250-at-yale-center-for-british-art/
LOCATION:Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience at Fairfield Museum & History Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience\, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14\, 2026\, through January 3\, 2027\, the exhibition examines the people\, communities\, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. \nVisitors can learn about the ethnic and religious backgrounds\, economic circumstances\, and languages of Fairfield’s residents\, discovering who held power at the time of the Declaration’s signing and who was excluded from it. The exhibition traces residents’ lives before and during the Revolution’s difficult years and invites visitors to compare colonial Fairfield with the town today. \nThe exhibition is presented at the Fairfield Museum & History Center\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824. It was presented in conjunction with Portraits of Fairfield\, which was on view in the Museum Commons from May 14 through September 27\, 2026. \nFor additional information\, contact info@fairfieldhs.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/fairfield-in-1776-revolution-resilience-at-fairfield-museum-history-center/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum & History Center\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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SUMMARY:Beverly Gage on This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History at Mark Twain House & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage will visit the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 26 from 7 pm to 8 pm for a discussion of her new book\, This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. \nIn the book\, Gage explores how Americans engage with history through museums\, historic landmarks\, roadside attractions\, reenactments\, and cultural sites across the country. Her work examines the ways many historic destinations simplify the American story while revealing the deeper complexities\, controversies\, and unexpected perspectives that shape the nation’s past. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States\, the book reflects on how Americans can confront difficult history while maintaining a connection to the country’s ideals and identity. \nGage teaches American history at Yale University and is the author of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century\, which received the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Biography along with several other major literary and historical awards. She has also written for publications including The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. \nThe Mark Twain House & Museum is located at 351 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT 06105. Admission is $15 for general admission and $40 for admission plus a copy of the book. Museum members receive a discount on admission plus book tickets. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit https://marktwainhouse.org/event/beverly-gage-on-this-land-is-your-land-a-road-trip-through-u-s-history/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/beverly-gage-on-this-land-is-your-land-a-road-trip-through-u-s-history-at-mark-twain-house-museum/
LOCATION:The Mark Twain House & Museum\, 351 Farmington Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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SUMMARY:Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards 2026 at Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut high school theater programs will be celebrated during the Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards 2026\, taking place May 26 through May 29\, 2026 from 7 pm to 10 pm nightly at the Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. \nPresented by Seven Angels Theatre\, the Halo Awards recognize excellence in high school theater productions across Connecticut\, honoring performers\, singers\, technical crews\, directors\, and production teams from more than 100 participating schools statewide. \nCreated in 1993 by Seven Angels Theatre Artistic Director Semina DeLaurentis\, the Halo Awards began as a regional program involving eight schools and has grown into one of Connecticut’s premier celebrations of student theater arts. What started as a single-night ceremony at Seven Angels Theatre has expanded into a four-night event hosted at the Palace Theater due to the program’s continued growth and statewide participation. \nThe annual awards showcase the talent\, creativity\, and dedication of Connecticut’s young performers and theater professionals while highlighting the importance of arts education throughout the state. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit the Palace Theater website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/semina-delaurentis-halo-awards-2026-at-palace-theater/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Broadway Trivia Night at Shubert Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Broadway fans can put their theater knowledge to the test during Broadway Trivia Night at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday\, May 26\, at 7 pm. Held just ahead of the Tony Awards\, the evening will feature questions covering Broadway classics\, modern hits\, memorable songs\, and legendary performers in a lively mix of traditional trivia and audio challenges. \nParticipants will compete for theater-themed bragging rights and the chance to win prizes\, including tickets to upcoming performances at the Shubert. Guests are also encouraged to enjoy food from participating restaurant partners before or during the event. \nAdmission is free\, though RSVP registration is encouraged to help organizers estimate attendance. Seating will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nThe Shubert Theatre is located at 247 College Street\, New Haven\, CT 06510. For more information and registration details\, visit the Shubert Theatre website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/broadway-trivia-night-at-shubert-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Shubert Theatre\, 247 College Street\, New Haven\, CT
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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