The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Senior Mornings offers a peaceful opportunity to enjoy the Mattatuck Museum’s collection and special exhibitions in a quiet, comfortable setting before regular opening hours. Held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am, this program is designed to provide a welcoming environment for seniors to explore art at a relaxed pace. The series runs from August ... Read more
The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more
Street Hall, part of the Yale University Art Gallery, was inaugurated in 1867 as the first collegiate school of art in the United States, where students sketched from live models and original works of art. This program invites participants to take part in a centuries-old practice with a guided sketching session. Materials are provided, and ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites adults to explore the art of watercolor painting in a multi-session studio class led by artist and instructor Mary Smeallie. Held on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm, this engaging course offers a relaxing and creative environment for artists of all levels to develop their skills ... Read more
The Connecticut River Museum offers a special Sensory Friendly Hour designed to make exhibits accessible to visitors with a range of abilities. With support from The Petit Family Foundation, the program provides sensory-friendly items such as bean bag chairs, noise-canceling headphones, and fidget toys. Exhibits with loud sounds or bright lights are modified, and a ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of cards, food, and community at Setback Night at 1741 Pub & Grill, located at Lyman Orchards. Doors open for registration at 5:00 pm, and the first of six Setback games kicks off at 6:00 pm on every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Players can look forward to great food ... Read more
A fast-paced and wildly inventive musical comedy takes the stage with Gutenberg! The Musical!, a playful spoof centered on two aspiring playwrights pitching an over-the-top Broadway musical about the inventor of the printing press. Bud and Doug perform every role themselves using minimal props, boundless enthusiasm, and quick costume changes, turning their ill-advised historical epic ... Read more
Aaron Branch is a comedian, writer, actor, and artist who began performing stand-up at just 16 years old. Within six months, he won the title of Best Comedian in Kansas City at Stanford & Sons Comedy Club and quickly became a regular, hosting shows and opening for headliners such as Dave Coulier, Carlos Mencia, TJ ... Read more
