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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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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Senior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings\, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum\, 144 West Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. \nThe weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before the museum opens to the general public. Senior Mornings provide a relaxed atmosphere for viewing artwork\, history exhibitions\, and cultural displays at a slower pace. \nFor more information\, visit Mattatuck Museum
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/senior-mornings-at-mattatuck-museum-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
DESCRIPTION:Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour\, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions\, daily life\, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. \nGuests will explore a recreated Pequot village nestled among the trees\, where traditional wetu homes and hands-on demonstrations bring history to life. Along the guided tour\, visitors will learn about family life\, community traditions\, cooking\, weaving\, storytelling\, and other everyday activities while gaining insight into life before and after European contact. \nThe experience is enhanced by the natural sights\, sounds\, and scents of the Eastern Woodlands\, creating an engaging environment that helps visitors connect with the history and culture of the Pequot people. \nThe guided tour is available with general Museum admission plus an additional $10 per person. \nThe Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is located at 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. For more information\, visit https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/pequot-village-tour-20-minute-guided-experience/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/pequot-village-tour-at-the-mashantucket-pequot-museum-research-center/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mashantucket
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SUMMARY:Bruce Beginnings: Circles in Art at Bruce Museum
DESCRIPTION:Young children and their caregivers can explore circles\, patterns\, and the sun during Bruce Beginnings: Circles in Art at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday\, October 13\, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am\, and Wednesday\, October 14\, from 3–3:45 pm. \nInspired by Rohini Devasher: Solar Poetics\, the program introduces children to the museum’s collections and exhibitions through a picture book\, gallery tour\, and hands-on craft. \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-circles-in-art-at-bruce-museum/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, One Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
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SUMMARY:Iconoclasm in Wilton: The Revolutionary-era Statue of King George III at Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The dramatic story of a Revolutionary-era statue and its connection to Wilton takes center stage in a presentation by University of Delaware professor Wendy Bellion. The program explores the 1776 destruction of the equestrian statue of King George III in New York and Wilton’s role in what happened to its remains. \nOn July 9\, 1776\, a crowd pulled the statue from its pedestal at Bowling Green in lower Manhattan following a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. While the statue’s head was sent to London\, British soldiers transported the remaining fragments through Wilton to Litchfield\, where they were melted down and recast as ammunition for Continental soldiers. Loyalists in Wilton reportedly took pieces of the statue along the way and concealed them in fields\, swamps and cellars. The presentation also examines how fragments resurfaced in later centuries and how efforts to recreate the lost statue ultimately led to its destruction again. \nBellion is Professor of Art History and Sewell C. Biggs Chair in American Art at the University of Delaware. Her scholarship focuses on the art and material culture of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Atlantic World and the early modern Americas. \nThe presentation will take place from 7 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday\, October 14\, at the Wilton Historical Society. Admission is free for Historical Society members\, while non-members pay $10. \nMore information is available at https://wiltonhistorical.org/events/event/iconoclasm-in-wilton-the-revolutionary-era-statue-of-king-george-iii/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/iconoclasm-in-wilton-the-revolutionary-era-statue-of-king-george-iii-at-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
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SUMMARY:Artist-2-Artist at Firehouse Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Local artists are invited to connect\, collaborate\, and share ideas at Artist-2-Artist\, a monthly gathering hosted by the Milford Arts Council. Held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery\, this affinity group provides a welcoming space for artists to engage with fellow creatives and strengthen connections within the local arts community. \nDesigned for artists working in a variety of mediums\, Artist-2-Artist encourages participants to discuss their creative processes\, exchange feedback\, explore new opportunities\, and gain inspiration from the experiences of others. Whether emerging or established\, artists can benefit from meaningful conversations\, networking opportunities\, and the chance to build supportive relationships with peers. \nThe group serves as a forum for creative exchange and professional development\, fostering a sense of community while celebrating the diverse talents of area artists. Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas\, experiences\, and enthusiasm for the arts to each meeting. \nArtist-2-Artist meets at the Firehouse Gallery\, located at 40 Railroad Avenue South\, Milford\, CT 06460. For more information\, visit https://milfordarts.org/series/artist-2-artist-3/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/artist-2-artist-at-firehouse-gallery/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Firehouse Gallery\, 81 Naugatuck Ave\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Milford
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