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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s selection is “Mrs. Manstey’s View” by Edith Wharton. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-51-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Online Learning,online programming
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SUMMARY:Family Program: S'more History\, S'more Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join the CMCH for a day of summer fun! Families will make a s’mores-inspired snack using Connecticut-made ingredients\, like Munson’s chocolate. Then\, they can experience the fun of ‘camping’ with tents\, games\, and more. In the event of inclement weather\, this program will be moved indoors to the auditorium. \nThis program is free and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-smore-history-smore-fun/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH. New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/august6jam/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday
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SUMMARY:(Sold Out) Date Night: The Invention of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:*We’re sorry\, this event has sold out!* \nLooking for something different to do for Date Night? \nBring your sweetie (or bestie) to the museum to explore the history of the cocktail. You’ll get to go behind the scenes to see some of the vintage bar ware in our collection. Then\, the team from The Wise Old Dog will give you a crash course in the history of cocktails\, while demonstrating how to mix up a classic Negroni! \n$30 per couple\, includes drinks and snacks. Spaces are limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage: Janice Shepardson and Friends in a Bar\, CMCH collection 2002.109.31-
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/date-night-cocktail/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Serenity Mental Art for Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Our current exhibition\, Common Struggle\, Individual Experience: An Exhibition on Mental Health includes several ways that Connecticans approach healing and support for mental health. Please join us as Artist Jampa Tsondue and Yeshi Dorjee\, a Buddhist monk and artist\, discuss Thangka art and meditation to promote healing. \nThangka are sacred Tibetan Buddhist artworks. Thangka art is more than just images\, it contains the information you need to relax your mind and find peace. In this talk\, Jampa will share with us how thangka artworks promote natural healing within each person. Yeshi will share with us steps to meditate upon the thangka to decrease mental and physical suffering and increase healing. \nThis presentation is virtual and free. Click here to register. The Zoom link will be in the attached ticket you receive with your confirmation email. \nQuestions? Email Jennifer Busa at jennifer_busa@chs.org. \nAbout the Speakers \nJampa Tsondue was born in India to Tibetan refugee parents. He began his art studies at age 13. He became an apprentice to this famous painter at the Gyudmed Tantric University. He trained in the Buddhist holy tradition of thangka painting for 20 years. Jampa has painted many thangka for different monasteries with his mentor. Their most important project took four painters nearly four years to complete – recreating forty-one thangkas in the Dalai Lama’s collection\, each 4 feet by 3 feet\, depicting the past lives of the Buddha. \nJampa moved to Connecticut in 1992. Today\, he continues to paint and teach apprentice artists. As is his tradition\, every morning he prays and meditates to reflect on compassion\, loving kindness\, and tolerance. \nYeshi Dorjee was born in Bhutan after his mother escaped from Tibet. As a child he entered into Gyueme Monastic University in India to study art and philosophy until he was 36. He moved to California and taught art and meditation at the University of California Santa Barbara and at other centers. He presented at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2000. Yeshi is a master of Tibetan thangka painting as well as butter sculpture. \nIn 2019\, Yeshi moved to Connecticut. He provides spiritual guidance to the growing Buddhist community in Old Saybrook and Norwich. Yeshi knows\, presents\, and has written down many traditional narratives of the Tibetan people as well as Buddhist allegories and lesson stories. as well. \nImage: Mental Replacement\, First Step of Meditation\, 2001. Yeshi Dorjee.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-meditation/
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: Hartford Steel Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from Hartford Steel Symphony! This concert will take place on the beautiful CMCH lawn. Grounds are open for seating and picnicking from 5 PM\, and music is from 6PM-7:30PM. All of the CMCH outdoor concerts are free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and food\, and a food truck will be available onsite. In case of rain\, the concerts will move indoors to our auditorium. All our summer concerts will be livestreamed to our YouTube Channel. \nAbout the Band \nHartford Steel Symphony was founded in 1989 in Hartford and has become the area’s premier steel band. Kelvin Griffith\, the band’s director\, is well-known in Trinidad as a panist\, or steel drum player. Griffith is also a maker of steel drums\, and all the steel drums in the band are made by him. The steel pans reflect other instrument names based on the kind of sound they make—like cello\, bass\, guitar\, and tenor pan. \nHartford Steel plays a wide variety of musical genres specific to the West Indies\, including soca\, calypso\, and reggae\, and also can play pop\, classical\, gospel\, and jazz\, all arranged to reflect the rhythms of the islands. The band’s members have competed in years of steel band competitions—part of the culture of steel band performance in the Caribbean—and can always be found at the annual Taste of the Caribbean festival\, and at the West Indian Independence Celebration and Parade in Hartford\, as well as West Indian independence celebrations around New England. Hartford Steel Symphony has also played with The Hartford Symphony Orchestra and celebrities like Bernadette Peters and Len “Boogsie” Sharp\, one of the steel drums’ greatest panists. \nOur Summer Concert Series is funded through the support of the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/hartfordsteel/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Concert,Food Truck,Free
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SUMMARY:Negra\, negra\, negra soy
DESCRIPTION:Come witness as Black women share their words\, stories\, and creative talents to show the diversity of Blackness. Negra\, negra\, negra soy (“Black\, Black\, I am a Black woman”) is a community performance created by the afrofeminist arts collective\, Kukily\, that creates interdisciplinary work in performance\, installation\, audiovisual and community-based projects. The US premiere of this project (first conducted in Argentina) is being directed by Connecticut artist and co-founder of Kukily\, Colleen Ndemeh Fitzgerald. \nColleen shares\, “The creative process of ‘Negra\, negra\, negra soy’ creates space for participants to get to know each other\, for the audience to get to know them\, and for bridges to be constructed between individuals and communities. I also think this project is very important now because people of African descent have been disproportionately affected by the ongoing pandemic. Creating art together is healing\, especially art that uplifts the voices of Black women and folks of diverse gender expressions.” \nKukily emphasizes choosing performer-collaborators of different ages\, nationalities\, ethnic backgrounds\, skin tones\, languages\, hair textures\, professions\, religions\, generating essential conversations around who we are and how we create networks of solidarity within our communities. \nThe event will take place on August 20th at Kamora’s Cultural Corner at 75 Sterling St.\, Hartford\, CT. The event will include the Black Art Heals Bazaar with local vendors starting at 4pm\, and the performance will begin by 5pm. The CMCH is proud to be a fiscal sponsor for this event. For more information about the event and to reserve a “pay as you can” ticket\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negra-negra-negra-soy-community-performance-event-tickets-387610081187 \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/negra-negra-negra-soy/
LOCATION:Kamora’s Cultural Corner\, 75 Sterling St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Events,Hartford
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Back to School
DESCRIPTION:Experience school from long ago! Families will look closely at school-related objects from the CMCH collection in a special\, pop-up display available for a limited time only! Then\, they will make hornbooks\, decorate a chalkboard\, practice needlepoint\, and more. \nThis program is free and great for children ages 5 and up. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-back-to-school-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH. New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/september3jam/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s selection is “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/23020/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220908T200000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Kids' Mental Health: What Caregivers Need to Know!
DESCRIPTION:Children’s mental health is on everyone’s mind. Access to services continues to be a barrier for families. This year\, the Connecticut General Assembly passed three bills aimed at improving children’s access to mental health services. What does this mean for you? The CMCH invites parents and caregivers to attend an online\, free information session about kids’ mental health. An expert panel will help parents and caregivers gain a better understanding of the range of emotional and mental health issues facing all of our children with a special emphasis on under-served populations. This presentation will outline what is in the new legislation and how it will affect services offered at schools\, hospitals\, community-based programs and in your pediatrician’s office. Families\, educators\, and health practitioners are encouraged to attend what we will be an informative and interactive evening. \nThis event is free and open to the public! Register here to receive the Zoom link.  \nThe program will also be recorded and available on our YouTube page by September 12. \nOur Panelists will include: \nDr. Melissa Santos\, Chief of Pediatric Psychology- Connecticut Children’s \nDr. Rob Keder\, Developmental Pediatrician-Connecticut Children’s \nDr. J. Craig Allen\, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist- VP of Addiction Services\, Behavioral Health Network Hartford Health Care \nAllison Matthews-Wilson\, LCSW\, Director\, Center for Care Coordination \nHoward Sovronsky\, LCSW\, Chief Behavioral Health Officer- Connecticut Children’s.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/kids-mental-health/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: The Spiritual Souls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor concert featuring music from The Spiritual Souls! This concert will take place on the beautiful CMCH lawn. Grounds are open for seating and picnicking from 4 PM\, and music is from 5PM-6:30PM. All of the CMCH outdoor concerts are free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and food\, and a food truck and craft vendors will be available onsite. In case of rain\, the concerts will move indoors to our auditorium. All our summer concerts will be livestreamed to our YouTube Channel. \nAbout the Band\nThe Spiritual Souls took up the family heritage of African American gospel music as children\, and have been performing together for over forty years\, following their motto of “the family who prays together\, stays together.” Based in Waterbury\, they have traveled all over the United States to perform a musical repertoire that includes a variety of gospel styles including traditional\, quartet\, and contemporary. Embodying a living and growing gospel tradition that spans locations from the church to the stage\, The Spiritual Souls maintain a close connection to the faith that animates and inspires them. \nThe Spiritual Souls have received numerous awards for their music\, including their induction in 2012 to the Holla-Back Gospel Awards’ Hall of Fame. They also have received an Official Citation from the State of Connecticut in 1998 and the key to the City of Waterbury in 2011 for their ongoing local musical contributions\, which includes community outreach in form of the Gospel Expo in Waterbury\, an outdoor festival that the group has run together with the Refuge Church of Christ since 1997. \nOur Summer Concert Series is funded through the support of the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/spiritualsouls/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAP,Concert,Food Truck,Free
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SUMMARY:Mystery Home: Discover the Story of Your House! (Sold Out!)
DESCRIPTION:**We’re sorry\, this program is sold out!** \nInterested in learning more about your home? This two-hour program will give you an introduction to researching the history of your house. In the first half\, CMCH staff will present practical strategies to uncover your home’s past\, using maps\, deed research\, census records\, and more. Then\, you’ll be given time in our Research Center to start your journey\, with staff available to help. Bring your laptop! \nThis program is open to the public. The cost is $5 for CMCH members and for members of the West End Civic Association; $10 for non-members. Spaces are limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at natalie_belanger@chs.org. \nImage: Shingled House with a Gambrel Roof\, 1916-1927; photographed by William Dudley\, CMCH 1995.36.1382
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/mystery-home/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T140000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the museum for an interactive\, hands-on educational experience that explores museum jobs and animals throughout history. Workshops are offered throughout the day for four different age groups. Families may sign up for a half day (one workshop) or a full day (two workshops). Each workshop includes a list of additional resources to encourage further at-home exploration of the workshop themes. \nFor more information about each workshop or to register\, please click here. If you have any questions\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/homeschool-day/
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T130000
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SUMMARY:**Canceled** Lunch and Learn: The Neurocolorline -- Locating Black Autism and Black Neurodivergence in the Archives
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, this event has been canceled.  \nPlease join us for a virtual discussion by Dr. Diana Paulin.  The title of this talk borrows from W.E.B.’s 1903 scholarly study in which he contends that “the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line- the relation of the darker to the lighter races of men in Asia and Africa\, in America and the islands of the sea” (The Souls of Black Folk). This powerful image of a racialized line that separates communities and nations still resonates in the twenty-first century. However\, the colorline is shaped by other factors\, such as class and religion.   \nDr. Paulin will talk about how the history of anti-black racism and ableism in the U.S. erases both the past and contemporary experiences of Black neurodivergence. In fact\, much of the archival work is detective work\, reading between the lines\, searching in unlikely collections\, and identifying gaps in historical\, medical\, and cultural narratives because of the historical devaluation of Black well-being and humanity during enslavement and beyond. In the process of locating historic and contemporary instances of Black neurodivergence\, Dr. Paulin contributes to the efforts to learn from\, better understand\, and include the contributions\, survival strategies\, challenges experienced not only by Black people but also by all neurodivergent people in our neurodiverse past and present world.  \nThis virtual program is free. To secure a spot\, click here to register now. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link attached\, and we will send you a reminder on the day of the program.   \n Questions? Contact Jennifer Busa\, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator\, at jennifer_busa@chs.org.  \n About the Speaker  \nDiana R. Paulin is Associate Professor of American Studies and English\, and affiliate faculty in Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies at Trinity College\, Connecticut. She co-directs Trinity’s Global Health Humanities Gateway Program and coordinates the African American Studies minor. Dr. Paulin has published\, taught\, and presented extensively on Black autism. She was a speaker at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Crip the Met” series. She is currently working on a book project (Autistic Blackness)\, and on collaborative interactive digital archive (Locating Blackness).    
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/ll-neurocolorline/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T150000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Hour: Can You Pass The Citizenship Test?
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, hundreds of thousands of aspiring American citizens take the USCIS Citizenship test. Over 90% pass. Would you? \nIn 2020\, the CMCH partnered with the New-York Historical Society to teach the Citizenship Project\, which uses museum collections to help green card holders practice for the civics portion of the citizenship test. In this hour\, we’ll give you a chance to (anonymously) answer some of the questions on the current exam. And we’ll show you how we’re using historical objects and documents to help teach the test. \nThis program is free\, but you can make a donation to support public programs at the CMCH. Click here to register. You’ll receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link in an attached ticket\, and we’ll send you a reminder at noon on the day of the program. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/23120/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220806T000550Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Tibetan Lotus Flower Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee\, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist\, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thangka style art\, discover the meaning of the lotus\, and write a special message in their greeting card. \nThis program is great for children ages 7 and up and is included with the cost of admission. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required. To register\, please click here. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-thangka-style-art-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220806T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T190042Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Tibetan Lotus Flower Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee\, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist\, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thangka style art\, discover the meaning of the lotus\, and write a special message in their greeting card. \nThis program is great for children ages 7 and up and is included with the cost of admission. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required. To register\, please click here. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-thang-ka-style-art-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220524T214405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T004907Z
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SUMMARY:Woodward Distinguished Lecture Series: Sebastian Junger
DESCRIPTION:The CMCH is pleased to welcome Sebastian Junger\, Award-Winning Journalist\, Director\, and Best-Selling Author of The Perfect Storm & TRIBE\, to deliver this year’s Charles Guilford Woodward Lecture. \nJunger is the internationally acclaimed\, best-selling author of WAR\, The Perfect Storm\, A Death in Belmont and Fire. He is also the acclaimed director of the documentary films Restrepo and Korengal. As a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and as a contributor to ABC News\, he has covered major international news stories and has been awarded the National Magazine Award and a SAIS Novartis Prize for Journalism. \nJunger will discuss his most recent works\, including TRIBE and Freedom. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging\, takes readers on an investigation of the experiences of veterans and proposes that a major cause of pain is not being at war but coming home. We all have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding -“tribes.” In TRIBE\, Junger demonstrates how this tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society. He examines PTSD as a side effect of soldiers leaving the close bonds they’ve formed in their military platoons and returning to a disconnected modern society and argues that regaining a sense of closeness may be the key to our psychological survival. His most recent book\, Freedom\, examines a tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human: the conflict between community and freedom. \nDoors open at 5:45 PM. Come early to view CMCH’s exhibition\, Common Struggle\, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health. \nCopies of Junger’s books will be on sale during the event courtesy of River Bend Bookshop. He will be available for book signing after the event. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is free for CMCH members and $15 for non-members. Reserve your tickets now! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nImage credit: Sebastian Junger © David Beyda
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/woodward-junger/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Say Cheese!
DESCRIPTION:Explore photography throughout history! Families will create a pinhole camera\, look closely at historic photos\, and decorate a photo album to fill with special memories. \nThis program is free and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222 or email katerina_mazzacane@chs.org. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/family-program-say-cheese/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Jam
DESCRIPTION:Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH. New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in\, please get in touch with jam organizer\, Joe Lavariere\, at joesondra@juno.com.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/october1jam/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
GEO:41.772934;-72.705277
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221002T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221002T153000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Journeys 旅途: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition\, Journeys 旅途: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission. \nThis exhibition honors the 150th anniversary of the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM)\, a cultural and educational exchange program from 1872 – 1881. Headquartered in Hartford\, the CEM enabled 120 Chinese boys\, most of whom were barely teenagers\, to study in New England with the goal of modernizing China by educating its future leaders abroad. It is a story of hopes\, dreams\, sacrifice\, and the life-changing experience of international exchange. \nThis event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 2:00 pm.  Light refreshments will be served. Please let us know if you will be able to join us by September 28. RSVP by clicking here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/journeysopening/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221005T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T000920Z
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SUMMARY:Short Attention Span Literary Club
DESCRIPTION:Once per month\, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in\, no commitment required! \nThis month’s selection is “The Semplica-Girl Diaries” by George Saunders. You can find the story here. \nThe club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. \nWe’re offering this program for free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming\, please click here. Or\, to learn about the benefits of museum membership\, click here! \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/saslc-57/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book Club,online programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220910T142355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T142355Z
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SUMMARY:Bonhams Skinner Consignment Day
DESCRIPTION:Bonhams Skinner is inviting consignments for upcoming 2022 auctions. Meet with specialists at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on October 6 for a complimentary auction evaluation and consignment of your Jewelry\, Fine Art\, Silver\, Modern Design and European Furniture & Decorative Arts.   \nAppointments required. Please contact us to request an appointment and a member of our team will contact you directly for an appointment time. High-quality photos are recommended for large or particularly fragile items.   \nPlease call 212.787.1114  or Email us. 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/bonhams-skinner-consignment-day/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220819T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T191442Z
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SUMMARY:"Red Talks\," presented by Confessions of a Menstruator and Speak Up
DESCRIPTION:Confessions Of A Menstruator and Speak Up are proud to present the first ever “Red Talks\,” a storytelling show featuring honest\, heartfelt\, and even hilarious stories about periods and everything they involve. By sharing our stories\, we destigmatize menstruation and normalize the conversation. This event is the national kickoff for “Red Talks\,” a celebration of menstruators’ shared experiences. Life’s most natural cycle has made us laugh\, cry and eat a lot of cupcakes. Everyone\, join us on October 8th to hear stories of women\, men and all those who love them. \n$20 per person. Light refreshments will be provided. Click here to buy your tickets! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/red-talks/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220614T233823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T193220Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick Law Olmsted: Bringing Nature to the City
DESCRIPTION:  \nApril 26\, 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted\, the master designer of public parks and a founder of the field landscape architecture. Join historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton (originator of and consulting producer to the PBS special “Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America”) as he does a deep dive into the remarkable life and career of the Renaissance-man Olmsted–writer\, philosopher\, social reformer\, advocate for the preservation of natural scenery\, and creator of some of the most beautiful public and private parks and gardens in all of North America. \nIn his presentation\, Laurence will talk about the influences of design traditions\, aesthetics and philosophies that influenced Olmsted’s thought—including English garden design\, the Hudson River School and Transcendentalism\, and the role the public park as a “public health institution”—in times past and present. Laurence will also give a visual tour of representative masterful landscapes designed by Olmsted\, Senior\, as well as his two sons and the Olmsted Bros. landscape architecture firm\, with a focus on southern New England. \n$5 CMCH members\, $10 non-members; $8 for seniors. Light refreshments will be provided. Purchase tickets here\, or you may purchase at the door. Includes admission to the museum galleries — come early to view! \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \nAbout The Speaker \nLaurence Cotton\, currently based in Portland\, Oregon\, a city that benefits from an Olmsted-master planned park system\, originally hails from Boston\, renowned for its Olmsted landscapes and the home base for generations of landscape design practitioners working for the Olmsted Bros. firm. A practicing public historian\, and writer/producer of historical films for PBS\, Mr. Cotton was trained as a cultural anthropologist and brings that lens to bear on much of his work. He has worked with the tribal populations on throughout the Columbia River watershed and has also worked on open space acquisition and the designs of parks and trails in Pacific Northwest. He also brings training as an interpretive naturalist\, is a birder and a photographer. His visit to Hartford is one of many such stops on his 2022 tour of the U.S. to present programs about the Olmsted legacy. \nImage: CMCH 1990.110.30\, Postcard\, Drive at Seaside Park\, Bridgeport
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/flo-lecture/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220615T195204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T202017Z
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SUMMARY:How Bizarre!
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of weird\, wacky\, and downright disturbing things in our museum. Jewelry made of human hair? Yup. Coffin lids? Uh-huh. Devil Puppets? We got ’em. Get yourself in the mood for Halloween by spending an hour in our vaults with the creepiest items in our collection. \n$10 for CMCH members\, $15 for non-members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. Purchase tickets here. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/how-bizarre/
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220718T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T201954Z
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SUMMARY:How Bizarre!
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of weird\, wacky\, and downright disturbing things in our museum. Jewelry made of human hair? Yup. Coffin lids? Uh-huh. Devil Puppets? We got ’em. Get yourself in the mood for Halloween by spending an hour in our vaults with the creepiest items in our collection. \n$10 for CMCH members\, $15 for non-members. Ticket includes admission to the museum’s galleries. Purchase tickets here. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. \nQuestions? Contact Adult Programs Manager Natalie Belanger via email at natalie_belanger@chs.org\, or call (860) 236-5621 x289. \n 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/how-bizarre-2/
CATEGORIES:behind the scenes,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:ask_us@chs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220610T003206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T003206Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Punch and Judy -- Tradition\, Popular Culture\, and Puppetry
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual discussion by Dr. Jungmin Song on the history of Punch and Judy\, the comical British hand puppet tradition\, featuring the trickster character Punch and his wife Judy that was also exceedingly popular in the United States in the nineteenth century. Punch and Judy plays are episodic\, with Punch interacting with his wife Judy and their baby\, and opposing various figures of authority and characters drawn from other entertainment genres. \nIn this lunchtime talk\, Dr. Song will highlight the controversial nature of Punch and Judy.   Although Punch and Judy has been loved by the public over the centuries\, it carries elements from the past no longer considered acceptable to most current audiences\, such as misogyny\, domestic violence\, capital punishment\, and racism. Many Punch and Judy performers endeavor to rework the tradition so that it reflects contemporary concerns and issues without losing its core anarchic spirit.  \nThis presentation is virtual and free. Click here to register. The Zoom link will be in the attached ticket you receive with your confirmation email.    \nQuestions? Email Jennifer Busa at jennifer_busa@chs.org.   \n About the Speaker\nDr. Jungmin Song is Assistant Professor in Residence at the Department of Dramatic Arts and research associate at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut. She curated the exhibitions Shakespeare and Puppetry (2020) and Puppetry’s Racial Reckoning (2021) at the Ballard. Korean-born\, she lived\, studied\, and worked in London\, England for nearly 20 years before she started working at UConn in 2019.\n  \nImage:  Rod Burnett’s Punch and Judy\, May Fayre\, Covent Garden\, London\, May 10\, 2015. Photograph by Jungmin Song 
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/lunch-and-learn-puppets/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Belanger":MAILTO:natalie_belanger@chs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T235108
CREATED:20220713T232235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T232235Z
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SUMMARY:Witches in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. Join CMCH staff in this virtual presentation to hear the stories of some of the women and men accused\, tried\, and executed as witches.  You’ll learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread of witch accusations long before Salem erupted in panic and violence. \nThis program is open to the public\, virtual\, and free\, though you can help support public programs at the CMCH by making a small donation when you register. Click here to sign up.  When you register\, Yapsody will send you a confirmation email. The Zoom link is in the ticket that comes attached to that email. We will also send you a reminder email with the link on the day of the program. \nQuestions? Contact Natalie Belanger\, Adult Programs Manager\, at natalie_belanger@chs.org.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/witches-in-connecticut-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:online programming,Special Event
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