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Last update: 4 hours agoConnecticut Arts & Culture: The William Benton Museum of Art at UConn is gearing up for a fall slate starting Sept. 1, with three exhibitions: “With Gratitude: Highlights from a Decade of Gifts,” “Colors in the Dark: Ellen Carey,” and “Encounters with the Collection: Reframing America at 250.” Local Arts Calendar: WOOLstock 2026 returns Aug. 22 in Bellows Falls, featuring seven hours of live music and community radio fundraising through Black Sheep Radio. Arts, Identity & Storytelling: A Connecticut-linked book spotlight follows Dr. Rose Drew’s upcoming breast cancer memoir “Frankentit,” blending personal testimony with a call for more open conversations about death and health. Sports Media Legacy (Connecticut roots): ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, who helped launch the 24-hour sports network from Connecticut in 1979, has died at 93, remembered for turning a risky bet into a cultural force. Community & Public Life: A new USPS commemorative stamp marks the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 150th anniversary, with a first-day ceremony planned in New London.
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