Artists from across the community are invited to gather, share ideas, and connect with fellow creatives at Artist-2-Artist, a monthly artist group meeting hosted by the Milford Arts Council. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. Designed as a welcoming space for ... Read more
Enjoy a full-day excursion to one of the world's premier art museums during the Mattatuck Museum's Van Trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 8:15 am to 6 pm. Participants will travel together by van from the Mattatuck Museum to the Fairfield Black Rock Metro-North station before continuing ... Read more
Writers of all experience levels are invited to connect, share ideas, and develop their craft at the Written Word Writers Group, held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. Hosted by the Milford Arts Council, this monthly gathering provides a welcoming environment for poets, novelists, ... Read more
Explore the history and living traditions of the Taíno people during Lunch & Learn: A Culture of the Caribbean – Taíno Tribes Lesson at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch or order in advance from Sweet Bella @ The ... Read more
Local artists are invited to connect, collaborate, and share ideas at Artist-2-Artist, a monthly gathering hosted by the Milford Arts Council. Held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery, this affinity group provides a welcoming space for artists to engage with fellow creatives and strengthen ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of creativity and relaxation at Paint and Sip on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 pm at Shubert Theatre New Haven. Led by local artists, this guided painting experience invites participants to create their own artwork in a fun and welcoming atmosphere while enjoying a favorite beverage. Whether attending with friends, coworkers, ... Read more
Develop your visual storytelling skills during the Narrative Storytelling Through Photography Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm. Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop explores how photographs can be used to create compelling narratives. Inspired by the atmospheric work of photographer Ming ... Read more
Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more
The Center for Family Justice will present its 29th Annual Speaking of Women luncheon on Tuesday, September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm at The Waterview in Monroe. This year’s keynote speaker is bestselling author and survivor Stephen Mills, author of Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood, which received the National Jewish Book Award ... Read more
Explore a fascinating chapter of local Civil War history during the Annual Orton P. Camp Lecture, Afterlife of an Artifact: The Journey of One Waterburian's Congressional Medal of Honor, at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Presented by Museum Registrar and Civil War historian Wayne Eldred, this free ... Read more
