Week of Events
Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum
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 years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... Read more
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026 -Schools OUT! | Fractured Fairytales at Mattatuck Museum
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November 11, 2026 -Tai Chi at Mattatuck Museum
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November 11, 2026 - RecurringSenior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
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November 11, 2026 -Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law at Mattatuck Museum
Schools OUT! | Fractured Fairytales at Mattatuck Museum
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 the artwork of Franne Davids, campers will reimagine classic folklore and invent their own magical legends through creative, hands-on activities. Participants will experiment with different ... Read more
Tai Chi at Mattatuck Museum
Improve balance, flexibility, and stamina during a Tai Chi class at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, November 11, from 9 to 10 am. Certified instructor Matt Dempsey will guide participants through gentle movements set to music that promote mobility and help reduce stiffness and soreness. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. All experience levels are welcome, ... Read more
Senior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before ... Read more
Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law at Mattatuck Museum
Explore the intersection of religion, law, and Indigenous rights during Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, November 11. Guest speaker James Coppa, an educator at the Institute for American Indian Studies and a graduate student at Hartford International University, will examine how early U.S. courts used ... Read more
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 -Adult Workshop: Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith at Mattatuck Museum
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November 12, 2026 -Kansas at Palace Theater
Adult Workshop: Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith at Mattatuck Museum
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
Kansas at Palace Theater
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 of America's most celebrated rock acts, with more than 30 million albums sold worldwide. Audiences can look forward to an evening featuring many of Kansas' ... Read more
Friday, November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026 - RecurringJazz: Jenna Mammina & Rolf Sturm at Palace Theater
Jazz: Jenna Mammina & Rolf Sturm at Palace Theater
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
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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November 14, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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November 14, 2026 -FREE Admission – Access for All at Mattatuck Museum
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November 14, 2026 -Concert: Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith at Mattatuck Museum
Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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
FREE Admission – Access for All at Mattatuck Museum
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
Concert: Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith at Mattatuck Museum
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
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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November 15, 2026 -Food for Life – Diabetes Initiative: Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes at Mattatuck Museum
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November 15, 2026 -Booked & Framed Book Club: The Improbability of Love at Mattatuck Museum
Food for Life – Diabetes Initiative: Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes at Mattatuck Museum
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
Booked & Framed Book Club: The Improbability of Love at Mattatuck Museum
Explore the intersection of art, mystery, history, and romance during the Booked & Framed Book Club at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, November 15, from 1 to 2 pm. This session will focus on The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild, a novel that follows Annie McDee after she discovers a dirty painting in a ... Read more