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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).

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.

PEN PALS by Michael Griffo

Date: 2026-10-15 through 2026-10-18

Schedule: October 15–18, 2026 · Thu–Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:00PM

Time: Thu–Sat 7:30PM · Sun 2:00PM

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/pen-pals/

Type: Theater

PEN PALS by Michael Griffo is the second of Town Players’ October special weekend shows. Direct from its off-Broadway run, a two-woman play about best friends who have never met, spanning decades through letters. ONE WEEKEND ONLY. Produced by Deborah Burke; directed by Elaine Rodriguez.

Wine Tasting

Date: 2026-10-16 through 2026-10-17

Time: Friday 3:00–6:00PM Saturday 1:00–5:00PM

For: Adults

Venue: Francos Wine Merchants

Address: 130 Elm Street New Canaan CT 06840

Admission: Free

Type: Community

Weekend Wine Tasting at Francos Wine Merchants

Friday 3:00-6:00PM & Saturday 1:00-5:00PM

This week we are pouring a Bordeaux from Listrac-Medoc, the 2019 Château Lestage and a white Burgundy, the 2024 Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verzé. Please stop by!

Tea Diplomacy in partnership with International House of Japan

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: October 17 · 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms, in collaboration with International House of Japan and American Friends of the International House of Japan

Admission: $30; member $24

Registration: Ticketed

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/tea-diplomacy

Type: Authors & Lectures

Kent E. Calder and James Kondo on tea diplomacy and Calder’s book Chado Gaiko, in partnership with International House of Japan and American Friends of the International House of Japan. Includes Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. Optional earlier Grace Farms Tour of the River building and Barns is mentioned on the same page without a tour start time.

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