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SUMMARY:Virtual Meditation and Mindfulness with Fairfield University Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:A calming and restorative virtual experience takes place on April 14 and May 12\, 2026 at 5 am\, offering participants a chance to begin the day with guided meditation and mindfulness. \nLed by Jackie DeLise\, a master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert\, these online sessions introduce techniques rooted in ancient practices while supporting modern lifestyles. Participants will be guided through exercises designed to cultivate inner calm\, clarity\, and balance. \nThe program is open to all levels\, including those new to meditation\, and provides a welcoming environment to explore mindfulness and personal well-being from home. \nAdvance registration is required to access the virtual sessions. For more information\, visit fairfield.edu/museum or learn more about the instructor at jackiedelise.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/virtual-meditation-and-mindfulness-with-fairfield-university-art-museum/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arts in Mind at Yale University Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind\, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care partners. Presented online\, each session connects guided discussion of artworks from the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection with gentle art-making activities that encourage self-expression and reflection. Participants are invited to work with familiar materials such as pencils\, markers\, watercolor\, and paper while exploring art in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nArts in Mind takes place from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, and May 12\, 2026. The program is hosted by the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven and is offered free of charge.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/arts-in-mind-at-yale-university-art-gallery-3/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Yale University Art Gallery\, 111 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510
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SUMMARY:Colonial Encampment with the 5th CT Regiment at Weston History & Culture Center
DESCRIPTION:A full day of Revolutionary War living history takes place on May 16\, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Weston History & Culture Center\, 104 Weston Road\, Weston\, CT 06883. \nThis family-friendly event brings history to life with an immersive colonial encampment experience featuring the 5th Connecticut Regiment. Visitors can explore demonstrations of daily life during the Revolutionary War\, including blacksmithing\, weaving\, outdoor cooking\, woodworking\, and wool spinning. Interactive exhibits and reenactors portray soldiers\, surgeons\, and civilians\, offering insight into life during the era. \nScheduled activities throughout the day include a kid’s musket drill and march at 11 am and 3 pm\, soldier drills with musket firing at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm\, a Revolutionary War fashion show at 1 pm\, and historic weaving demonstrations from 2 pm to 4 pm. Additional highlights include a soldier’s life tent\, artifact displays\, and guided tours of the Coley House\, along with access to the Weston at Work interactive exhibit. \nFood will be available for purchase from JR’s Food Truck and Skip’s Ice Cream truck from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is free\, and the event will be held rain or shine with on-site and street parking available. \nFor more information\, visit westoncthistory.org\, email info@westoncthistory.org\, or call 203-226-1804.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/colonial-encampment-with-the-5th-ct-regiment-at-weston-history-culture-center/
LOCATION:Weston History & Culture Center\, 104 Weston Road\, Weston\, 06883\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take me\, take me\, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence\, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane\, challenging assumptions about luxury\, history\, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground\, the tentlike structure encloses objects that reference colonial histories\, including an antique Anglo-Indian Bombay chair and a chandelier assembled from foam\, plastic beads\, synthetic elements\, and artificial birds. The work reflects Banerjee’s distinctive practice of combining found objects with consumer materials gathered from markets near her New York home. \nBanerjee\, who received her MFA from the Yale School of Art in 1995\, sees this work return to New Haven for its first display at the museum since its acquisition in 2023. The installation is on view from February 7 through July 26\, 2026\, at the Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT. The museum is open Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/take-me-take-me-take-me-to-the-palace-of-love-at-yale-center-for-british-art/2026-05-16/
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SUMMARY:Open Day at New Pond Farm Education Center
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming\, family-friendly open house takes place on May 16\, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm at New Pond Farm Education Center\, 101 Marchant Road\, Redding\, CT 06896. \nOpen Day invites visitors to explore the beauty\, history\, and vibrant community of this unique farm and education center. Guests can wander scenic grounds filled with diverse habitats and wildlife while learning about the farm’s mission and programs from staff and board members. \nInside the Learning Center\, enjoy hands-on experiences including exploring a Native American museum with artifacts and reproductions\, meeting resident program animals\, and sampling fresh dairy products. Outdoors\, visitors can spend time with barnyard animals and take in the peaceful surroundings. \nThis free event is open to all\, with no registration required. Visitors are encouraged to check the website for weather updates after 9 am on the day of the event. Please note that dogs are not permitted. \nFor more information\, visit newpondfarm.org\, call 203-938-2117\, or email info@newpondfarm.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/open-day-at-new-pond-farm-education-center/
LOCATION:New Pond Farm Education Center\, 101 Marchant Road\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Redding
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SUMMARY:Take me\, take me\, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence\, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane\, challenging assumptions about luxury\, history\, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground\, the tentlike structure encloses objects that reference colonial histories\, including an antique Anglo-Indian Bombay chair and a chandelier assembled from foam\, plastic beads\, synthetic elements\, and artificial birds. The work reflects Banerjee’s distinctive practice of combining found objects with consumer materials gathered from markets near her New York home. \nBanerjee\, who received her MFA from the Yale School of Art in 1995\, sees this work return to New Haven for its first display at the museum since its acquisition in 2023. The installation is on view from February 7 through July 26\, 2026\, at the Yale Center for British Art\, 1080 Chapel Street\, New Haven\, CT. The museum is open Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/take-me-take-me-take-me-to-the-palace-of-love-at-yale-center-for-british-art/2026-05-17/
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