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Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One
Date: 2026-04-16 through 2026-12-14
Schedule: April 16–December 14 · Access during timed tours
Time: On view through December 14
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: Timed tour ticket required
Registration: Advance booking recommended; tours depart by shuttle from the Visitor Center
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/
Type: Exhibition
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).
Lunch and Learn with designers Burr Salvatore on preserving historic homes
Date: 2026-10-13
Schedule: Tuesday, October 13 · 12:00–1:00 PM
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
For: Adults / general public
Venue: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society
Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society
Official details: https://nchistory.org/lunch-and-learn-with-designers-burr-salvatore-on-preserving-historic-homes/
Type: Lecture
Bring your sandwich, soup or salad and join architects and designers Mary Burr and Ryan Salvatore of Burr Salvatore Architects for a Lunch & Learn on preserving older homes—maintaining historic foundation and dignity while meeting present-day living needs.
Rock ‘n’ Roll: Music, Moments and Memories with Alan Sharpe
Date: 2026-10-13 through 2026-10-27
Schedule: Tuesdays Oct 13–27, 2026 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Dining Room
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 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: Talk
Rock ‘n’ Roll: Music, Moments and Memories with Alan Sharpe at Lapham Community Center Dining Room, Tuesdays October 13–27, 2026, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148354); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Wine Pairing for the People with James Beard Award-Winning Sommelier Cha McCoy and Author Layla Schlack
Date: 2026-10-13
Schedule: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-author-event-layla-schackcha-mccoy-232059
Type: Event
James Beard award-winning sommelier Cha McCoy and author Layla Schlack, creators of Wine Pairing for the People, join the library for a conversation blending wine knowledge with an anthropological perspective—pairing wine with foods from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. A book signing follows with copies available from Elm Street Books. Part of the Culinary Arts series. Attendees must be 21 or over. Registration required.
Happy Birthday to Lapham - Celebrating 30 Years!
Date: 2026-10-14
Schedule: October 14 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
For: 21y - 103y
Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room
Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events
Admission: $0.00 Res; ages 21y–103y; log in to register
Registration: Log in to register on myrec
Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170
Type: Community Program
Happy Birthday to Lapham - Celebrating 30 Years!, listed under Lapham Fall Events. Session title/date/time/venue/fee only; parent program description field is empty.
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