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SUMMARY:Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12\, 2026\, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination\, design\, and popular culture through paintings\, prints\, photography\, sculpture\, decorative arts\, and contemporary works spanning the early 19th century to today. \nCurated by Museum Registrar Megan Paqua\, the exhibition examines the phenomenon known as “Egyptomania\,” tracing how ancient Egyptian imagery has been interpreted\, misunderstood\, commercialized\, and reimagined across generations. The exhibition includes works ranging from 19th-century paintings and decorative objects to contemporary art addressing identity\, race\, colonialism\, and cultural memory. \nFeatured artists and objects include David Roberts’ 1849 painting The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel\, Egypt\, Audrey Flack’s Lux Eternal\, and works by Lorraine O’Grady\, Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos\, Sara Sallam\, Jane Hammond\, and Fred Wilson. The exhibition also explores popular themes including Cleopatra\, mummies\, King Tut\, and the influence of ancient Egypt in film\, fashion\, media\, and visual culture. \nLenders to the exhibition include the Yale Center for British Art\, Yale University Art Gallery\, the Wadsworth Atheneum\, the Hood Museum of Art\, artists\, and private collectors. An illustrated exhibition catalogue will be available in the galleries. \nA series of free public programs will accompany the exhibition\, including curator talks\, gallery tours\, lectures\, and family events. Opening events begin on September 17 with a 5:30 pm conversation between curator Megan Paqua and Curator of Education Michelle DiMarzo\, followed by a reception at 6:30 pm. Additional programs throughout the fall will explore topics including mummification\, ancient Egypt in video games\, Egyptian antiquities in New York\, and featured works from the exhibition. \nFairfield University Art Museum is located at 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824. All exhibition programs are free and open to the public\, though some gallery talks require advance registration due to limited space. \nFor more information and a full schedule of events\, visit the Fairfield University Art Museum website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hieroglyphs-to-hype-the-modern-afterlife-of-ancient-egypt-at-fairfield-university-art-museum/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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SUMMARY:The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse on Park presents The Happiest Man on Earth\, a one-man play based on the life and experiences of Eddie Jaku\, a German-Jewish survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite losing his family\, friends and country during the Holocaust\, Jaku considered himself “The Happiest Man on Earth” and dedicated his life to sharing the stories of those who were lost and encouraging others to find hope in difficult times. \nThe production runs from September 23 through October 18 at Playhouse on Park\, located at 244 Park Road in West Hartford. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm\, with additional performances on Tuesdays\, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit playhouseonpark.org or contact the box office at 860-523-5900\, ext. 10\, or boxoffice@playhousetheatregroup.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-happiest-man-on-earth-at-playhouse-on-park/
LOCATION:Playhouse on Park\, 244 Park Road\, West Hartford\, 06119\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Hartford
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
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SUMMARY:James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12\, 2026\, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. \nFeaturing more than 60 photographs focused on the architecture and sculpture of ancient Greece and Rome\, the exhibition explores the intersection of photography\, painting\, printmaking\, and classical art. Welling’s process combines laser-printed photographs on plastic sheets with hand-applied oil paint\, oil sticks\, and powdered pigments\, creating layered works that challenge traditional ideas of photography and visual representation. \nThe title Cento references a form of ancient “found” poetry created through assembled fragments from existing works. Created between 2019 and 2021\, Welling’s photographs combine segments of ancient statuary and architecture with vivid color overlays that invite viewers to consider the lost polychromy of classical sculpture alongside modern reinterpretations of the ancient world. \nThe exhibition also includes works from Welling’s Personae series\, which reimagines ancient portrait busts by incorporating eyes taken from Old Master paintings. Through this process\, the artist seeks to symbolically “reanimate” figures from antiquity for contemporary audiences. \nIn addition to Welling’s photographs\, the exhibition will feature 10 historic plaster casts selected from Fairfield University Art Museum’s collection of more than 100 casts to complement the themes of transformation and reinterpretation found throughout the exhibition. \nJames Welling\, a Connecticut-born artist associated with the influential “Picture Generation\,” has exhibited internationally and is represented by David Zwirner Gallery. His work is included in major museum collections around the world. \nThe exhibition will be accompanied by a series of free public programs including an opening night lecture with the artist on September 24 at 5:30 pm\, followed by a reception at 6:30 pm. Additional programming includes family art activities\, a symposium on archaeological visual practices\, lectures\, and a December 3 anatomical drawing workshop inspired by the exhibition and the Museum’s plaster cast collection. \nFairfield University Art Museum is located at 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824. All exhibition programs are free and open to the public\, though some events require advance registration due to limited capacity. \nFor more information and a complete schedule of events\, visit the Fairfield University Art Museum website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/james-welling-cento-at-fairfield-university-art-museum/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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SUMMARY:Wee Faerie Village 2026 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026\, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. \nThis year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth\, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones\, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative displays and discover a village where everything glitters with the beauty of the natural world. \nWee Faerie Village 2026 is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm throughout the exhibition period. The outdoor village offers an enchanting experience for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy during the fall season. \nWee Faerie Village 2026 takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371\, from September 26 through November 1. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/wee-faerie-village-2026-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum\, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1\, 2026\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nVisitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers an opportunity for young visitors and families to create while exploring the imaginative world of gemstones and other natural treasures. \nThe Hands-On\, M!nds-On rock study collection will also be available for family learning\, providing an interactive way to discover more about rocks and the natural materials that inspire this year’s Wee Faerie Village. \nHands-On Creativity is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. The program takes place Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hands-on-creativity-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Bruce Beginnings: Geode Painting at Bruce Museum
DESCRIPTION:Young children and their caregivers can explore the colorful and glittering world of minerals during Bruce Beginnings: Geode Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday\, October 6\, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am\, and Wednesday\, October 7\, from 3–3:45 pm. \nThrough a picture book\, gallery tour\, and hands-on geode-inspired craft\, children will discover more about minerals while exploring the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions. \nDesigned for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers\, Bruce Beginnings is free with general admission. Space is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Visitors should see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival. \nBruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT 06830.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/bruce-beginnings-geode-painting-at-bruce-museum/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, One Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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SUMMARY:ADA Community Engagement Meeting at Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Bethel will host two in-person ADA Community Engagement Meetings to gather public feedback about the accessibility of Town facilities and parks. The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share their experiences\, access preferences and priorities as the Town develops its ADA Transition Plan. \nWT Group AEC\, LLC Accessibility Practice will review key ADA requirements\, discuss the role of community feedback in establishing retrofit priorities\, share observations of accessibility barriers at Town sites and discuss next steps for Bethel’s transition plan. \nBoth meetings will take place on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, in Meeting Room A at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center\, located at 1 School Street in Bethel. The first session runs from 1 pm to 2:30 pm\, followed by a second session from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. \nRegistration is requested. To register\, contact Chris Baldwin\, Town of Bethel Building Official\, at 203-794-8517 or baldwinc@bethel-ct.gov. Anyone who needs a disability-related modification to participate\, such as a sign language interpreter\, should mention the accommodation when registering. \nQuestions can be directed to John McGovern with WT at 224-293-6451 or jmcgovern@wtgroupaec.com\, or Chris Baldwin at 203-794-8517 or baldwinc@bethel-ct.gov.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/ada-community-engagement-meeting-at-clifford-j-hurgin-municipal-center/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Bethel Municipal Center (aka Clifford J Hurgin Municipal Center)\, 1 School St\, Bethel\, CT\, 06801
CATEGORIES:Bethel
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam at the Museum at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music during the Bluegrass Jam at the Museum\, held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8:30 pm at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. This informal gathering welcomes musicians and music lovers alike for a night of traditional bluegrass in the unique setting of the museum’s historic trolley collection. \nGuests are invited to bring instruments such as guitars\, banjos\, fiddles\, mandolins\, or basses and join the jam\, or simply bring a chair and enjoy the performances. The evening features spontaneous collaborations\, classic bluegrass tunes\, and a relaxed\, community-oriented atmosphere surrounded by historic trolley cars. \nAdmission is free\, and donations of any amount are appreciated to help support the museum’s mission of preserving and sharing the history of electric railways. \nThe Shore Line Trolley Museum is located at 17 River Street\, East Haven\, CT 06512. For additional information\, visit https://shorelinetrolley.org/series/bluegrass-jam-at-the-museum/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/bluegrass-jam-at-the-museum-at-the-shore-line-trolley-museum/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:The Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, East Haven\, CT\, 06512
CATEGORIES:East Haven
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SUMMARY:UPstaged | Chris Autore: Look At Me Now at Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:Waterbury native Chris Autore celebrates 75 years in the entertainment business with Look At Me Now\, a solo cabaret performance at Palace Theater on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, from 7 to 9 pm. The show features a lively selection of music spanning from 1950 to the present day\, blending pop and Broadway favorites with personal stories from Autore’s remarkable career. \nLook At Me Now is backed by a three-piece band featuring Lynn Portas on piano\, John Mobilio on bass and Tom Devino on drums. The performance offers an intimate look at Autore’s journey through the entertainment industry and the experiences that shaped his life as a musician and performer. \nAutore’s career began in 1950\, when he was just five years old and sang on the Horn and Hardart Children’s Hour\, broadcast from NBC Studios in New York. During his long career\, he crossed paths with and performed among notable entertainment figures including Tallulah Bankhead\, Connie Francis\, Bernadette Peters and Rosemary Clooney. \nThe cabaret premiered to a sold-out audience at Don’t Tell Mama in New York City on November 5\, 2025. Through music and storytelling\, Look At Me Now reflects on the challenges of the entertainment business and the determination it took to build a career that has spanned seven and a half decades. \nUPstaged | Chris Autore: Look At Me Now is part of the Spotlight Series and takes place at the Poli Club at Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, Connecticut. Additional information is available at UPstaged | Chris Autore: Look At Me Now.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/upstaged-chris-autore-look-at-me-now-at-palace-theater/
LOCATION:Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell
DESCRIPTION:Join The Connecticut Forum for A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026. The event begins at 7:30 pm. \nBeloved comedian\, author\, and former television host Trevor Noah will take part in a fireside chat exploring topics including culture\, comedy\, politics\, and global change. Known for his insightful commentary and engaging storytelling\, Noah brings his signature wit and perspective to this live conversation. The event moderator will be announced at a later date. \nThis program is part of The Connecticut Forum’s 2026–2027 season. All tickets are sold through The Connecticut Forum. \nThe Bushnell is located at 166 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT 06106. For tickets and additional information\, visit https://www.bushnell.org/events/detail/a-conversation-with-trevor-noah.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/a-conversation-with-trevor-noah-at-the-bushnell/
LOCATION:The Bushnell Theater\, 166 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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