Explore the artistic brilliance of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality on Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut. This special exhibition highlights the museum’s extraordinary collection of Turner’s work—the most extensive outside the United ... Read more
Experience an evening of storytelling on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. Wurtele Gallery Teachers will guide visitors through exciting folktales, myths, and sagas from around the world, brought to life through artworks in the museum’s collection. This special program draws inspiration from the museum’s family-oriented ... Read more
Art•Bar Happy Hour returns to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm with an evening of plein-air painting by the Lieutenant River. Led by artist Julie Riggs, this creative event invites participants to paint outdoors in the spirit of the original Lyme Art Colony artists. Guests can enjoy ... Read more
Explore the emotional and expressive work of artist Tracey Emin during a docent-led tour of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This landmark exhibition is the first major North American museum survey of Emin's art, featuring ... Read more
Explore the world through the eyes of J. M. W. Turner in a three-part watercolor workshop at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. Create Community: Turner’s Vision with Watercolor invites adults of all skill levels to delve into the artist’s process and perspective by studying his evocative landscapes featured in the exhibition ... Read more
Chocolate lovers can explore the rich and surprising history of their favorite treat on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. Author and food historian Sarah Lohman will trace chocolate’s evolution from its origins as a ceremonial Mesoamerican drink to its place as a beloved global ... Read more
Chef Dino Kolitsas of Greca Mediterranean Kitchen and the team from Litchfield Distillery will host "Craft Cocktails & GastroPub Grub" at The Silo Cooking School in New Milford on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Guests will learn to create impressive craft cocktails while savoring gourmet pub dishes carefully paired to elevate the experience. ... Read more
Experience the glittering decadence of the Roaring Twenties as the World Ballet Company presents the world premiere of The Great Gatsby, live on stage at The Bushnell in Hartford on May 15, 2025. This new production brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel to life through exquisite ballet, blending romance, drama, and spectacle. A multinational ... Read more
Experience the magic of Broadway through the voices and stories of real-life Broadway couple Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins in Broadway in Love, taking the stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on May 15 & 16, 2025. Servais, known for her role as Glinda in Wicked, and Stubbins, from Mary Poppins, share an ... Read more
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport will take the stage at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for a night of stand-up comedy on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. Known for his quick wit and energetic storytelling, Rapaport has entertained audiences for over three decades in film, television, and podcasts. Rapaport has appeared in more than ... Read more
