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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).

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

Limited-edition eyewear handcrafted in Japan & Italy with unparalleled artistry and artisanship. Shop Sunglasses and Optical. Each collectible piece embraces rich materials, bold geometric shapes and an exuberance of attitude. Easy to spot JMM’s sought-after appeal.

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Tea Leaf Readings

Date: 2026-10-08

Schedule: Thursdays · 5:00–7:00 PM

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

For: General audience

Venue: The Spice & Tea Exchange

Address: 118 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: The Spice & Tea Exchange

Admission: Purchase of a cup of tea from the Tea Bar

Registration: Contact the store to reserve a reading

Official details: https://www.spiceandtea.com/a/store-locator/new-canaan-ct.html

Type: Food & Drink

For centuries, tea leaves have been read as a way of telling the drinker's fortunes. If this intrigues you, join us every Thursday evening starting August 13th between 5 and 7 pm, for your personal tea leaf reading.

Please contact the store to reserve your spot. The cost for your reading is a cup of tea from our Tea Bar.

3rd Annual Lakeview Cemetery Tour with Dede Bartlett

Date: 2026-10-08

Schedule: October 8 · 3–4 pm

Time: 3-4 pm

For: All ages welcome

Venue: Lakeview Cemetery

Address: 352 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Admission: Registration/tickets via Zeffy (price not stated on the official page)

Registration: Tickets via Zeffy from the official event page

Official details: https://nchistory.org/3rd-annual-lakeview-cemetery-tour-with-dede-bartlett/

Type: History & Tours

3rd Annual Lakeview Graveyard Tour led by Dede Bartlett. Learn about the history of the cemetery and individuals whose lives impacted New Canaan. Meet in the parking area near the administrative building. Treats will be served. Weather permitting; good walking shoes recommended.

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser

Date: 2026-10-08 through 2026-10-11

Schedule: October 8–11, 2026 · Thu–Sat 7:30PM, Sun 5:00PM

Time: Thu–Sat 7:30PM · Sun 5:00PM

Venue: The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park

Organizer: Town Players of New Canaan

Admission: Tickets sold online via OnTheStage (price not stated on the official show page)

Registration: Tickets: Buy Online

Official details: https://tpnc.org/shows/tpncroundingthird/

Type: Theater

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser is the first of Town Players’ October special weekend shows. Performed as an off-Broadway-type black box production with scripts-in-hand. One weekend only. Produced/directed by Deborah Burke.

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