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Animals for All: Caring for Critters

Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult. Limited to 3 participant pairs. Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults. These free programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience…

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August 15, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

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Ages 5+
This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult.
Limited to 3 participant pairs.
Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults.
These free programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats.
Animals for All programs remain free of charge thanks to the support of our generous grantors, the Dorr Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation, and the Abilis Foundation.
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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Opera From the Porch – Presented by Opera Connecticut

PURCHASE TICKETS Opera Connecticut returns to Hill-Stead with its cadre of talented sopranos, tenors, mezzos, and basses, for an evening of favorite selections from operas old and new.  Opera Connecticut believes in enriching our community by offering high quality, affordable live opera performances while providing opportunities for emerging local artists. Please check back for details on the performance. The performance will take place on the West Lawn. Please bring chairs or blanket, and a picnic. Schedule 5:30 pm    Gates…

Opera From the Porch – Presented by Opera Connecticut

PURCHASE TICKETS Opera Connecticut returns to Hill-Stead with its cadre of talented sopranos, tenors, mezzos, and basses, for an evening of favorite selections from operas old and new.  Opera Connecticut believes in enriching our community by offering high quality, affordable live opera performances while providing opportunities for emerging local artists. Please check back for details on the performance. The performance will take place on the West Lawn. Please bring chairs or blanket, and a picnic. Schedule 5:30 pm    Gates…

Opening Reception for “Arwe Journey: Twentieth-Century Afri-Caribbean Migration”

Everyone is invited to a free event that celebrates the artistic achievements of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo and his first solo exhibition at the Housatonic Museum of Art. Dine on delicious food, relish in spontaneous poetry, and dance to the DJ’s beats. Free & open to the public;

Burt Chernow Galleries

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