Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early ... Read more
Young artists can explore imaginative storytelling through art during Schools OUT! | Fractured Fairytales at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 am to 5 pm. Inspired by ... Read more
Explore photography through mindfulness and intentional observation during Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith at the Mattatuck Museum on Thursday, November 12, from 11 am to noon. This four-part series invites participants to slow down and engage with the work of photographer Ming Smith through accessible mindfulness practices, close observation of selected photographs, and reflective writing. ... Read more
Classic rock icons Kansas bring five decades of legendary music to the Palace Theater on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The band's enduring career has made them one ... Read more
New England and Tri-State artist-members can submit recent work for MIXMASTER 2027, the Mattatuck Museum’s annual juried exhibition. This year’s theme is “Legacy,” and submissions will be juried by Deanna Evans of Deanna Evans Projects in New York City. Artists may submit up to three works for a $20 fee per work. Current museum membership ... Read more
Vocalist Jenna Mammina and guitarist Rolf Sturm bring their distinctive jazz and pop crossover sound to the Poli Club at Palace Theater on Friday, November 13, 2026, with performances at 7 pm and 9 pm. Together, they create fresh, imaginative interpretations of popular songs in an intimate duo setting. Mammina and Sturm first met in ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Explore art, history, and cultural experiences at the Mattatuck Museum during Access for All on Saturday, November 14, from 11 am to 5 pm. The museum offers free admission and programming on the second Saturday of each month, giving visitors an opportunity to discover its exhibitions and enjoy its offerings without an admission fee. Admission ... Read more
Experience the connection between music and photography during Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, November 14, from 3 to 5 pm. Just Jazz, Connecticut’s only quintet featuring a chromatic harmonica player, will perform musical interpretations inspired by photographs from the museum’s Ming Smith exhibition. As the musicians respond ... Read more
Learn about the relationship between nutrition and diabetes during Food for Life – Diabetes Initiative: Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, November 15, from noon to 2 pm. This educational session will explore research on how dietary choices may help address insulin resistance and support diabetes management. The program ... Read more
