Discover the transformative artistry of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This special exhibition highlights the Center’s extraordinary Turner collection—the most extensive outside the United Kingdom—including celebrated ... Read more
Experience spontaneous creativity at Sidewalk Studio, an outdoor drop-in art-making program hosted by the Yale University Art Gallery. Taking place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 2:00 pm, this session invites participants of all ages to engage with a specific artistic medium inspired by works from the Gallery’s collection. Led by Gallery staff and Yale ... Read more
Connecticut Museum Members are invited to the 2024 Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:30 pm. This exclusive event offers a look back at the Museum’s milestones from 2024 and a preview of exciting initiatives planned for 2025, marking the Museum’s 200th anniversary year. Light refreshments will be provided during the meeting. ... Read more
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum. This insightful tour offers a closer look at the life and work of Viennese photographer Trude Fleischmann, whose portraiture captured some ... Read more
Experience a guided exploration of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning, the first major North American museum exhibition dedicated to the artist’s work, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Known for her raw and autobiographical style, Emin’s pieces explore themes of love, loss, and the female experience with emotional intensity and ... 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
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History invites the public to celebrate the opening of its new exhibition, Then, Now, Next: 200 Years and Counting, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This special exhibition explores the museum’s 200-year legacy, highlighting its founding in 1825, key milestones, challenges, and vision for the future. Guests ... Read more
Take your entertaining game to the next level on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 pm with Grazing Board with Chef Billy Ross, an interactive culinary class where artistry meets bold flavor. Hosted by the mastermind behind Greca, this hands-on experience goes far beyond traditional cheese plates. Guests will craft and style their own grazing ... Read more
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Mark Twain House & Museum presents a virtual event featuring acclaimed writer Michael Luo. In this powerful program, Luo will discuss his new book Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America, a sweeping historical account of Chinese immigration, ... Read more
Celebrate the wonder of bird migration during Migration Magic, a month-long festival taking place throughout May 2025. This statewide event features bird walks, interactive family activities, and engaging experiences for all ages, all centered around the seasonal marvel of bird migration. A highlight of the festival is the Birdathon—a friendly bird-spotting competition where participants aim ... Read more
