Calendar of Events

With simultaneous screenings in more than 400 cities across six continents, this prestigious annual event showcases a curated selection of exceptional works spanning genres. Manhattan Short’s commitment to diversity and artistic expression captivates audiences, inspires filmmakers, and fosters global collaboration. The festival encourages audience participation through voting—you be the judge! Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Not rated.

With simultaneous screenings in more than 400 cities across six continents, this prestigious annual event showcases a curated selection of exceptional works spanning genres. Manhattan Short’s commitment to diversity and artistic expression captivates audiences, inspires filmmakers, and fosters global collaboration. The festival encourages audience participation through voting—you be the judge! Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Not rated.

Special guest Jennifer Tonkovich, curator of drawings and prints at the Morgan Library & Museum, joins Linda Roth, Wadsworth curator of European decorative arts, in a conversation about the new book Morgan the Collector (2023).

The publication offers a series of essays illustrating a multifaceted portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan as a collector and pays tribute to Roth, who has dedicated much of her career to researching Morgan and the over 1,500 works from his collection now in the Wadsworth’s collection. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email invitation and registration link.

7pm film, 9:30pm–midnight after party

This heartwarming indie musical seamlessly weaves a captivating queer romance with soulful melodies from the Indigo Girls. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mexico City, the film follows Glitter (Alex Diaz), an aspiring clown, and Doom (Alan Cammish), a struggling singer-songwriter, on a journey that celebrates the unifying power of music and the inspiring nature of love’s dreams. Visit outfilmct.org for tickets.

Directed by Tom Gustafson. US, Mexico. 1 hour, 55 mintues. Not Rated.

This timeless classic takes viewers on an enchanting journey into the world of Victoria Page, a talented young ballerina with unlimited passion for dance. With captivating dance sequences, visionary filmmaking techniques, and a haunting score, The Red Shoes explores the sacrifices and challenges of pursuing artistic dreams while delving into the profound power of ambition. Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. UK. 2 hours 13 minutes. Not rated.

Introduction by Rachael Gnatowski, artistic & executive director, New England Ballet Theatre. See its performance of The Red Shoes at the Wadsworth on Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22.

Image courtesy of Park Circus 

Join us at the Mattatuck Museum for an exclusive tour and conversation about the exhibition Uprooted: Afghanistan to Connecticut led by curatorial fellow Hamid Hemat, and exhibiting artists Alibaba Awrang and Matin Malikzada. Through their artwork, Awrang and Malikzada share the experience of being displaced by the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021 and the physical and emotional process of creating a new home in Connecticut. The talk explores the history and contemporary practice of two important Afghan art forms, Nastaliq calligraphy and pottery. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email invitation and registration link. Registration is required; space is limited.

Above: Alibaba Awrang (b. 1972), Eternal Beauty, 2022. Ink and gold leaf on paper. Collection of Robert and Martha Bernstein

11am curator talk with Jared Quinton, noon–5pm gallery viewing

Rules & Repetition: Conceptual Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum highlights an underrecognized legacy within the museum’s contemporary art program. Join curator Jared Quinton for a first look at the exhibition, which features familiar collection works alongside important gifts and acquisitions on view for the first time.

Image: Lorna Simpson (American, born 1960), Bits and Pieces, 1989. Black and white photographs, plastic plaques. Purchased through a gift of H. Hilliard Smith, 1989.20