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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Bessie (2015)
DESCRIPTION:MoCACT welcomes the Avon Theatre’s Avon on Tour for a special screening of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Bessie (2015)\, starring Queen Latifah as legendary blues artist Bessie Smith. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, the film offers a powerful portrait of the music\, artistry\, and era that inspired works on view here through June 7. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the film in the galleries alongside Eric von Schmidt’s Blues Women\, which features Smith’s likeness.\n\nThursday\, June 4\, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)\nFREE\nat MoCACT – 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport CT
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/film-screening-of-bessie-2015/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Activity,June 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate song and story with this participatory program for all ages with Davis Bates. This outdoor event will take place at Roseland Park ( Roseland Park | Woodstock\, CT ) . Rain date: May 31. For more information or to register\, call West Woodstock Library at (860) 974-0376\, or visit West Woodstock Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers/
LOCATION:Roseland Park\, 205 Roseland Park Road\, Woodstock\, 06281
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181955Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000
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UID:56301-1778668200-1778671800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, songs\, and stories! Local author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-4/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,May 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260708T180830
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183816Z
UID:56293-1777458600-1777462200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, songs\, and stories! Local author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-2/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Book Voyagers,Family Activity,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000
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UID:57371-1777113000-1777116600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:April 2026,Book Voyagers,Family Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161427Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with Xen’s Critters! This educational and fun program fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of our small animal friends. For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 465-3079\, or visit https://www.willimanticlibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-tycld-7/
LOCATION:Willimantic Public Library\, 905 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,February 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
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CREATED:20260225T181907Z
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UID:57367-1774089000-1774092600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
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UID:56624-1773338400-1773342000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
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UID:56622-1772733600-1772737200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Free and all ages! Hosted in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC). \nJoin the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and APAC offsite at Connecticut State Community College\, Manchester\, as we celebrate the Year of the Horse with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community! Let’s unite as friends\, neighbors\, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. \nEnjoy food\, crafts\, workshops vendors\, live performances and more at this family friendly event. Due to safe crowd control\, tickets are required for entry to this event. Tickets are available for either the Morning Block (10 a m – 1 pm) or Afternoon Block (1 – 4 pm). Space is limited! Get free tickets today at connecticutmuseum.org/lunarnewyear to reserve your spot. \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: \nThe Roberts Foundation for the Arts\nThe William and Alice Mortensen Foundation\nConnecticut Office of the Arts\nNational Endowment for the Arts \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Community College Manchester\, Great Path\, Manchester\, 06040
CATEGORIES:Activity,Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T180830
CREATED:20260213T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190952Z
UID:57307-1771668000-1771693200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages\, featuring art\, music\, literature\, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nSchedule\n\n10 a.m. – Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue.\n12 – 4:30 p.m. – Write your hopes for the coming year on a leaf to hang on the Community Wishing Tree in the New Haven Museum rotunda.\n12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Experience the graceful artistry of traditional Chinese dance as Yale’s Red Lantern dance troupe brings centuries-old traditions to life. Then join the interactive workshop to learn foundational techniques\, including throwing handkerchiefs\, waving dance fans\, and more.\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Discover authentic Tai Chi Walking with Sifu Shirley Ha and students of Tai Chi United. Stay for the workshop and experience where fitness meets classical internal martial arts to improve your balance\, increase your functional mobility\, and supercharge your energy.\n2 – 3 p.m. – Discover the intricate art of Chinese papercutting with students from Yale-China’s YUNA exchange program. Create designs to decorate your space with symbols of luck and happiness for the Year of the Horse.\n3 – 4:30 p.m. – Get building in a hands-on workshop led by the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop apprentices to craft your choice of a rolling-drum horse or a festive Year of the Horse lantern.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/celebrate-lunarfest-2026-at-new-haven-museum/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,February 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
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CREATED:20260205T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T175510Z
UID:57119-1771668000-1771691400@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunarfest 2026 – Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:The Yale-China Association is proud to present the 15th annual Lunarfest in New Haven\, Connecticut\, on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. As the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut\, Lunarfest serves as a premiere cultural event\, promoting cross-cultural understanding through vibrant community collaborations. Lunarfest 2026 celebrates the Year of the Horse. The day’s festivities will begin at 10 am with a parade down Whitney Avenue between Grove and Trumbull Streets featuring a lion dance\, a traditional Chinese dance performance\, martial arts demonstrations\, and speeches from local community leaders. Following the parade will be various events and activities that are free and open to the public. Please visit our website for the complete schedule: https://www.yalechina.org/lunarfest. \nBring your family\, friends\, and festive spirit! Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunarfest-2026-year-of-the-horse/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Activity,Demonstration,Family Activity,February 2026,Performances,Special Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yale-China Association":MAILTO:arts@yalechina.org
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