Railroad Earth brings its genre-blending sound to Hartford after more than two decades of acclaimed live performances and studio recordings. Known for gleefully unpredictable shows and richly layered songwriting, the band first introduced its signature jam-grass style on 2001’s The Black Bear Sessions and has since built a devoted national following. Their career includes sold-out ... 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
"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
This family-friendly Story Time program introduces young visitors to books that highlight themes and ideas connected to In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. Through shared reading, participants can explore stories inspired by artworks spanning five centuries, encouraging curiosity and early engagement with art and visual culture. Story Time will take place on ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young artists to discover their creativity in Art Explorers, a hands-on studio program designed for children ages 6 to 8. Held on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm, beginning October 25, 2025, and running through April 25, 2026, this engaging class encourages participants to experiment with ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young children and their caregivers to explore creativity together in Art Start, a weekly program designed for ages 3 to 5. Held on Saturdays from 11 am to 11:45 am, October 25, 2025, through April 25, 2026, this engaging class blends storytelling and artmaking in an inspiring ... Read more
This docent-led tour offers an engaging overview of highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour explores works featured in In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation presenting art from the sixteenth century to the present. Each tour reflects the docent’s ... Read more
Disney On Ice brings beloved stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios to the ice with a family-friendly production featuring Frozen and Encanto. The show combines world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and familiar music with sing-along moments that bring favorite characters and scenes to life in a high-energy, theatrical setting designed for audiences of all ages. ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its renowned permanent collection during Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas, offered every Saturday at 1 pm from October 11, 2025, through June 2026. Led by knowledgeable docents, this hour-long tour highlights significant works that trace the evolution of American art, offering insight into the ... Read more
This encore presentation of FRAMES in FILM: Hopper: An American Love Story takes an in-depth look at one of America’s most recognizable and influential artists. The documentary explores Edward Hopper’s life, artistic evolution, and complex personal relationships, tracing his journey from a struggling illustrator to a celebrated painter whose work has shaped generations of artists, ... Read more
