A Night Filled with Constellations

The evening starts with a private tour of our exhibition Fate & Magic: The Art of Maureen McCabe. We will focus on her assemblages that have constellations prominently featured in them. After our tour, we will walk to the UConn Planetarium for a show highlighting the constellations visible to us during the autumn season. Space is very limited. Purchase your tickets today! Use the link for the event website to purchase tickets and register. Fee: 10 per person (5 per…

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October 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

where

245 Glenbrook Rd
Storrs, CT 06269 United States

cost

10.00

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The evening starts with a private tour of our exhibition Fate & Magic: The Art of Maureen McCabe. We will focus on her assemblages that have constellations prominently featured in them. After our tour, we will walk to the UConn Planetarium for a show highlighting the constellations visible to us during the autumn season.

Space is very limited. Purchase your tickets today! Use the link for the event website to purchase tickets and register.
Fee: 10 per person (5 per Benton Member)

Please join us for a magical night filled with constellations. The evening starts with a private tour of our exhibition Fate & Magic: The Art of Maureen McCabe. We will focus on her assemblages that have constellations prominently featured in them. After our tour, we will walk as a group to the UConn Planetarium for a show highlighting the constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere during the autumn season. Space is very limited so please make your reservation early.

Parking on North Eagleville Road is recommended so your vehicle will be next to the Planetarium at the conclusion of the event. We will gather outside the Planetarium at 5:30pm to walk to the Benton as a group.

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The Art of Ikebana and Bonsai

REGISTER HERE Saturday, March 21 from 1:00-3:00pm In honor of the approaching Spring and our newest exhibit The Great Wave: Japonisme at Hill-Stead, join us for a day of demonstrations celebrating ikebana and bonsai. Tickets $20 non-members | $15 members $10 children 12 and under Admission includes both lectures and entrance to the exhibition gallery. Historic House admission is separate.  1:00pm: Introduction to the Sogetsu School of Ikebana The word Ikebana comes from the Japanese words, “Ikiru” (to live) and “Bana”…

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