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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: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
CATEGORIES:Sharon
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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:American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
DESCRIPTION:Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified\, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta\, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center\, the exhibit is on view in the Second Floor Atrium from May 30\, 2026\, through September 5\, 2027. \nBlessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is located at 1 State St.\, New Haven\, CT 06511. Admission and visitor hours were not provided.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/american-saints-and-blesseds-at-blessed-michael-mcgivney-pilgrimage-center/
LOCATION:Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center\, 1 State St.\, New Haven\, 06511\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore the story of Highfield\, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first five women admitted to the American Institute of Architects in 1918 and one of Connecticut’s first licensed female architects in 1933. The exhibition is on view June 13 through December 13\, 2026\, in the museum’s History Gallery. \nMattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main St.\, Waterbury\, CT.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/theodate-popes-highfield-a-history-at-mattatuck-museum/
LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Happy Anniversary! Centenary Celebrations & Beyond at Fairfield Museum & History Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore how people have marked important moments in history\, from the nation’s Centennial in 1876 and Bicentennial in 1976 to town and state anniversaries. Photographs\, quilts\, costumes\, flags\, and other objects reveal how Fairfielders have commemorated the past through traditions such as parades\, quilting bees\, and reenactments. The exhibition is on view June 13 through November 8\, 2026. \nFairfield Museum & History Center is located at 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/happy-anniversary-centenary-celebrations-beyond-at-fairfield-museum-history-center/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum & History Center\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Plant A Seed\, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Readers of all ages are invited to grow their love of books during the Bridgeport Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program\, “Plant A Seed\, Read.” Beginning June 22\, library branches throughout Bridgeport will host free reading challenges\, educational activities\, and special events that encourage lifelong learning and summer fun. \nInspired by the idea that farms nourish our bodies while libraries nourish our minds\, this year’s theme celebrates the power of reading to help curiosity\, creativity\, and knowledge take root. Through books and shared stories\, participants can explore new cultures\, discover fresh interests\, learn about the world around them\, and strengthen connections within the community. \nThe program is open to readers of all ages\, regardless of residency\, and features opportunities to earn prizes\, incentives\, promotional items\, and entries into special prize drawings throughout the summer. Grand prizes for children\, teens\, and adults will be awarded when the program concludes in early September. \nBridgeport Public Library is also participating in the Connecticut Governor’s Summer Learning Challenge\, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. Families can visit any library branch to borrow recommended titles from the Governor’s Summer Reading Lists\, as well as access a wide selection of books through the library’s digital collections. \nWhether discovering a favorite new author\, completing reading challenges\, or attending engaging library programs\, participants are encouraged to spend the summer exploring everything the Bridgeport Public Library has to offer. \nFor more information or to register\, visit www.bportlibrary.org or stop by any Bridgeport Public Library branch.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/plant-a-seed-read-2026-summer-reading-program-at-bridgeport-public-library/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Library\, 925 Broad St.\, Bridgeport\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridgeport
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SUMMARY:Milford Student Exhibit 2026 at Milford Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the creativity of local student artists during the Milford Student Exhibit 2026\, on view at the Milford Arts Council from Tuesday through Friday\, June 17 through August 6. The seasonal exhibition showcases a variety of artwork created by talented student artists from the community and offers visitors the opportunity to support and appreciate emerging creative talent. \nGallery hours are 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during June\, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout July due to theatre camp\, and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during August. \nThe exhibition concludes with an Award Reception and Artwork Pick-up on Thursday\, August 6\, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Milford Pediatrics Group\, the reception will include the announcement of cash award winners selected by the judging panel. Selected artists may also be invited to display their work at the Milford Pediatrics office. \nThis family-friendly exhibit is part of the Milford Arts Council’s seasonal exhibitions.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/milford-student-exhibit-2026-at-milford-arts-council/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Milford Arts Council (MAC)\, 40 Railroad Avenue South\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Milford
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026™ Public Screenings at Pitkin Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with fellow soccer fans at Downtown New Haven’s World Cup Village\, taking over Pitkin Plaza throughout June and July. Presented in partnership with Trinity Bar & Restaurant\, this free community viewing experience transforms downtown into a gathering place for fans to cheer on their favorite teams\, enjoy local food specials\, and celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event. \nMost matches will be screened outdoors at Pitkin Plaza\, creating a lively festival atmosphere complete with fellow supporters\, outdoor seating\, and family-friendly fun. Matches that cannot be shown outside due to local noise ordinances or weather conditions will be available indoors at Trinity Bar & Restaurant. \nThe first round of screenings begins on June 11 and continues daily through June 27\, featuring dozens of World Cup matches from across the tournament’s group stage. Additional screenings for the knockout rounds and championship matches will continue through July 19. \nVisitors can take advantage of special dining promotions from local restaurants throughout the tournament\, including discounts and special World Cup-themed meals from Trinity Bar & Restaurant\, Tacos Los Gordos\, It’s Thai Time\, Blue Orchid\, Sweet Mary’s Bakery\, and other participating downtown businesses. \nThe World Cup Village is free to attend and welcomes fans of all ages. Leashed pets are also welcome at outdoor screenings. Guests are encouraged to bring friends\, grab takeout from local restaurants\, and enjoy the international atmosphere as teams from around the globe compete for soccer’s most prestigious title. \nOutdoor screenings take place at Pitkin Plaza\, located at 145 Orange Street in downtown New Haven. Indoor screenings will be held at Trinity Bar & Restaurant when necessary. \nAdmission is free. Weather updates and schedule changes will be posted on the day of each screening. \nFor the complete match schedule and additional information\, visit https://www.downtownnewhaven.com/sports.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/fifa-world-cup-2026-public-screenings-at-pitkin-plaza/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Pitkin Plaza\, 145 Orange Street\, New Haven\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Haven
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition exploring untold stories of the American Revolution will be on view from June 11 through October 3\, 2026 at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT 06856. \nOpening day on June 11 begins with exhibition access from 2 pm to 4 pm\, followed by a reception from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Curated by museum consultant Stacey Danielson\, with assistance from curatorial researcher Midge Lopat\, the exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by examining the Revolutionary War through the lives of the Lockwood and Mathews families. \nThe exhibition highlights newly uncovered research on Patriot ancestors\, including Captain Eliphalet Lockwood of Norwalk\, whose home was destroyed during the war\, and Lieutenant Colonel Sampson Mathews of the Virginia Militia. Through period costumes\, historical artifacts\, and interpretive displays\, the exhibit offers insight into their personal experiences and the broader impact of the Revolution. \nRevolutionary Roots provides a deeper look at local and regional connections to America’s founding\, offering visitors a meaningful perspective on the individuals and families who shaped early American history. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/revolutionary-roots-generations-of-change-at-lockwood-mathews-mansion-museum/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Norwalk
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