Bruce After Hours: Celebrating Women
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 6–9:00 pm
Join us for a vibrant evening at the Bruce Museum as we celebrate women’s contributions to art, culture, fashion, business, and wellness. Bruce After Hours: Celebrating Women offers a perfect blend of creativity, inspiration, and connection, with activities and performances to enjoy throughout the night. The addition of International Women’s Day enhances the significance of the event and adds a global connection to the celebration. #InternationalWomensDay
Price for admission is $30 for nonmembers and $24 for members. Drink Tickets are $7
Highlights of the Evening:
Fashion Lecture: Women’s fashion, time periods
Women's History Month- Significant Women We Didn't Know We Knew
Designer and Speaker, Robbie Amodeo, present's a collection of historical fashion chronicling women who were part of our collective past, but not necessarily a household name. "Significant Women" highlights, fashion, cinema and pop culture we all remember, but focuses the women who were paramount yet widely unknown. Incorporated into the collection are pieces from our famous department stores of the past, movie memorabilia and significant fashion designers they just happen to be women. Anne Lowe, Claire McCardell, Elsa Schiaparelli, Dorian Leigh, Marni Nixon, Sophie Gimbel, Madam C.J. Walker, Ruth Handler , Dorothy Shaffer, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Arden
Typewriter Poetry
Jayshawn Lee is a scholar-artist and poet based in Harlem, NYC. Currently a Poet at Ars Poetica, a growing global agency, Jayshawn has worked with the Smithsonian Museums, Pleasing, Campari, and many others. Recently featured on the Today show, he showcased how typewriter poetry transforms spaces through community, creativity, and impact. He is also the founder of the Elysium for Social Poets which uses poetry to empower connection in local communities through events.
Live music: Harmony on the sound-All Female Chorus
Harmony on the Sound (HOTS) Chorus, part of Sweet Adelines International, has been sharing the joy of barbershop harmony since its founding in 1964. Originally named the Stamford Yankee Maid Chorus, it now operates as a non-profit organization under its current name. Sweet Adelines International, established in 1945, is a global organization dedicated to advancing the barbershop harmony art form through education and performance. HOTS embraces this mission, excelling in regional and international competitions and earning multiple Region #1 Chorus Championships. Under the direction of Master Director Karen Sweeters, a certified Sweet Adelines judge, HOTS has achieved "A-level" status, showcasing exceptional musical and performance skills. Members continually refine their vocal abilities through rehearsals and educational events. The chorus performs a variety of music, blending traditional barbershop arrangements with contemporary favorites. Their repertoire includes a mix of heartfelt ballads, lively up-tempo songs, and seasonal favorites, captivating audiences of all ages. The group also performs custom musical productions, often featuring original scripts and comedic themes.
- Tasty Desserts: Rebel Cookies
- Delicious Delights: Aux Délices at the Bruce Café open until 8:00
- Wellness: Open level Vinyasa Yoga
- Drawing in the gallery:
- Extended gallery access
- Informational tables on local female owned business and organizations
- Dance presentation
We will be serving Rhythm Brew, from a Connecticut State, Woman owned brewery!
Alisa Bowens-Mercado is the Founder, CEO, and Brewmaster of Rhythm Brewing Co. Affectionately known as "Lady Lager", she made history by becoming the first African-American, woman-owned beer brand in the state of Connecticut (4th in the Country).
Color Me Marigolds will be there!
Color Me Marigolds is a community collective that aims to create a safe, inclusive, and healing space for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence through art, advocacy, outreach, and prevention. @colormemarigolds
