FIRST THURSDAYS: Donuts + Democracy

Escape into art with a new experience every month. Cash bar, nibbles, live music, and more! Join us to celebrate the opening of Framing American Democracy. Express your vision of democracy and design a symbol of freedom. Enjoy gallery talks, classic cocktails, and stay to experience Within Our Gates, a silent film with live musical accompaniment. Free. Registration encouraged. First Thursdays is generously funded by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program. Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company (American, 1835-1955), Length,…

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May 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Escape into art with a new experience every month. Cash bar, nibbles, live music, and more! Join us to celebrate the opening of Framing American Democracy. Express your vision of democracy and design a symbol of freedom. Enjoy gallery talks, classic cocktails, and stay to experience Within Our Gates, a silent film with live musical accompaniment.

Free. Registration encouraged.

First Thursdays is generously funded by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program.

Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company (American, 1835-1955), Length, Country Gentleman (detail), 1930-1945. Polychrome, plain-weave printed cotton. Gift of Carol L. Cheney, 2003.20.1

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Imagination Playground

Children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. Available throughout September and October: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Food for Life: Breast Cancer Prevention & Survival

The classes in this series will bring into focus the undeniable connection between diet and cancer risk. Here we will focus more specifically on foods that have been shown to directly reduce breast cancer risk and support survival.The intended audience for this class is for cancer survivors and their family and friends, as well as those looking to prevent the disease. October 25, 2026 | 12–2 PMFREE Please note: This class is not intended for individuals currently undergoing breast cancer…

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702, United States

Food for Life: Breast Cancer Prevention & Survival

The classes in this series will bring into focus the undeniable connection between diet and cancer risk. Here we will focus more specifically on foods that have been shown to directly reduce breast cancer risk and support survival.The intended audience for this class is for cancer survivors and their family and friends, as well as those looking to prevent the disease. October 25, 2026 | 12–2 PMFREE Please note: This class is not intended for individuals currently undergoing breast cancer…

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702, United States

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