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An exhibition placing work by Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg in conversation across The Glass House campus. Access is governed by The Glass House’s timed-tour schedule. Exhibition and ticket information

Voices of Reflection Art Exhibit

Date: 2026-09-04 through 2026-10-17

Schedule: September 4–October 17 · Museum hours Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM

Time: Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, or by appointment

Venue: Schmeichel Gallery

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, in collaboration with Voices of Resilience

Official details: https://nchistory.org/voices-of-reflection-art-exhibit/

Type: Art & Exhibition

In collaboration with Voices of Resilience, the Museum opens the Schmeichel Gallery for a special exhibition commemorating the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Opening Night Thursday, September 3, 5–7pm. On view September 4–October 17.

Golden Hour Tours at The Glass House

Date: 2026-09-10 through 2026-10-22

Schedule: September 10 · 5:30pm & 6:00pm · September 24 · 5:45pm & 6:15pm · October 8 · 4:45pm & 5:15pm · October 22 · 4:30pm & 4:45pm

Time: Sep 10 5:30pm & 6:00pm; Sep 24 5:45pm & 6:15pm; Oct 8 4:45pm & 5:15pm; Oct 22 4:30pm & 4:45pm

For: Ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult

Venue: The Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store

Address: The Glass House Visitor Center, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: The Glass House

Admission: $95

Registration: Advance timed ticket and shuttle transportation required; rain or shine; ticket sales final, transfers allowed

Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/golden-hour-tours/

Type: Architecture

Experience the architecture, art, and landscape of The Glass House in late-day light on four select fall Thursdays. This two-hour guided tour includes shuttle transportation from the Visitor Center and runs rain or shine. Advance timed tickets are required; ticket sales are final.

The Aeneid: Reading the Ancient Classics

Date: 2026-09-10

Schedule: Every other Thursday Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22 · 6:30–7:30 PM

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free (registration required)

Registration: Registration required for series via first event URL; registration closes September 10, 2026 at 6:30pm. Official page now shows Register (no waitlist/capacity-reached language).

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/aeneid-reading-ancient-classics-233883

Type: Book Group

Four-session close reading series on Virgil’s Aeneid led by reference librarian Flannery at New Canaan Library. Meets every other Thursday from September 10 through October 22, 2026. Reading Scott McGill and Susannah Wright’s 2025 translation; copies available on holds shelf for registrants. Capacity reached; waitlist via first-session registration. Room varies by session (e.g. Arlene H. Grushkin Children’s Program Room on Sep 10; Craig B. Tate Conference Room on Sep 24).

Dallas as Paradox City

Date: 2026-10-06

Schedule: October 6 · 6:00pm

Time: 6:00pm

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT

Organizer: The Glass House

Registration: Register via the Glass House event page

Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/dallas-as-paradox-city/

Type: Authors & Lectures

Glass House Presents: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Lamster on his book Welcome to Paradox City, blending architectural history, social history, and critical writing on Dallas. Held at New Canaan Library.

Children's Author Devin Elle Kurtz Presents: The Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie

Date: 2026-10-06

Schedule: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:15–5:00 PM

Time: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/childrens-author-devin-elle-kurtz-presents-bakery-dragon-and-giant-cookie-238409

Type: Event

Celebrate the launch of The Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie with author Devin Elle Kurtz. Get a sneak preview of the book, learn about Kurtz’s creative process, and ask questions. A book signing follows. Elm Street Books will be onsite selling books. Please register each person who will attend (adults as well as children). Designed for children and caregivers to participate together; drop-offs not permitted.

Jacques Marie Mage Vault Collection

Date: 2026-10-07 through 2026-10-10

Time: Normal Business Hours

For: All Ages

Venue: Morgenthal Frederics

Address: 127 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Type: Community

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Argentine Tango Workshop for Beginners with Steve Whitaker

Date: 2026-10-07

Schedule: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM · Douglass Room

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults 21+

Venue: Lapham Community Center

Address: Lapham Community Center, New Canaan, CT

Organizer: Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation

Admission: $0.00 Res

Registration: Log in to register via myrec Lapham Fall Events (ProgramID 31170)

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Workshop

Argentine Tango Workshop for Beginners with Steve Whitaker at Lapham Community Center Douglass Room on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148395); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

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