A lesser-known chapter of Ridgefield’s Black history comes into focus during this Black History Month conversation featuring Ridgefield Town Historian Jack Sanders and acclaimed broadcaster and Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher. Centered on Sanders’ book Uncle Ned’s Mountain: Three Centuries of African Americans — Free and Enslaved — in a Small New England Town, ... Read more
Guests can explore In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art during a Student Guide–led tour that focuses on a specific theme within the museum’s collection. Each tour is developed by a Student Guide and offers thoughtful perspectives on selected works, encouraging discussion and close looking. The tour takes place on February 21, 2026, ... Read more
Comedy and audience participation come together in this lively installment of the long-running Late Nite Catechism series. In Late Nite Catechism 3: ’Til Death Do Us Part!, Sister turns her attention to the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, delivering sharp humor, unexpected lessons, and an interactive twist that includes her own version of ... Read more
Undergraduate Gallery Guide Emiliano Cáceres Manzano, BF ’26, presents Sam Gilliam’s Haystack (1972) during a Highlights Tour. These conversational tours focus on a selection of objects from the Gallery’s global collection, with each student-led tour offering a unique perspective. Space is limited, and tours begin by the central column in the Gallery lobby. Highlights Tours ... Read more
Guests can explore the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 during a conversational docent-led tour that offers an engaging overview of its key artworks and themes. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour encourages dialogue and provides deeper insight into the historical context and artistic perspectives represented in the ... Read more
The historic Lyman Homestead hosts an interactive murder mystery dinner where guests take on the roles of investigators in a live-action whodunit. Participants explore the Homestead, uncover clues, and question suspects while enjoying a buffet dinner. Each guest is assigned a character for the evening, with details provided via email two weeks prior to the ... Read more
The iconic music of RENT is reimagined in a symphonic concert presentation featuring an ensemble of accomplished vocalists and instrumentalists. This concert performance showcases Jonathan Larson’s full score, offering a fresh take on the beloved musical while preserving the emotional power and spirit that has resonated with audiences for decades. Favorite songs including “Seasons of ... Read more
A celebrated master of the violin takes the stage for an evening devoted to the classical tradition as Itzhak Perlman appears in recital at The Bushnell. Joined by longtime musical partner Rohan De Silva, the program highlights Perlman’s expressive artistry and enduring connection with audiences, paired with De Silva’s nuanced and fluid accompaniment. The performance ... Read more
Innovation and American achievement are celebrated in this Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra concert highlighting music inspired by ingenuity and progress. The program centers on Anthony DiLorenzo’s trumpet concerto American Enginuity, featuring ECSO Principal Trumpet Phil Snedecor in a work that pays tribute to milestones such as the transcontinental railroad, early aviation, the Model T, and ... Read more
A powerful story of family, loyalty, and coming of age returns to the stage as Chazz Palminteri performs his acclaimed one-man show, A Bronx Tale. Based on his true-life experiences growing up in the Bronx, the performance traces the moments and characters that shaped his youth and later inspired the book, film, and Broadway adaptation. ... Read more
