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CLICK...PICK...GO!

Our Weekly E-Buzz selection from FCBuzz.org

JUNE 6 - 12, 2018

click above for complete listings for this period

The list below is a small selection of the many cultural events happening across our region this coming week. We recommend you click the link above for our complete listing for this period.

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Westport Artists Collective

Spring Pop Up Show

Weds. June 6, 6pm

Opening Reception

Sat. June 9, 3pm

Artists Talks

Westport Arts Center

The Collective (an organization of 150 artists) has its latest Pop Up show: 15 artists selected by those who appeared in the previous show. Always one of the best opening receptions you’ll find. And on Saturday at 3pm, the last day of the show, there are talks by each of the artists about the work they are showing. More...

Timeless: The Works of Seward Johnson +

The Seven Year Itch

Weds. June 6

Latham Park, Stamford

Opening Night Celebration

Thurs. June 7

Ceremony, 6:30pm

Avon Theatre

Screening, 7:30pm

We all know those realistic life-sized characters of Seward Johnson. Now Stamford Downtown brings 36 of his sculptures to Stamford, courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation. Stamford is the fifth city in the world to host the iconic, monumental, 26-foot-tall Forever Marilyn. A $50 opening cocktail celebration is being held on Wed. More... Then on Thursday there is a shorter ceremony at the foot of Forever Marilyn, followed by a screening of Billy Wilder's The Seven Year Itch, starring Marilyn and including the scene on which Johnson's sculpture is based. Click on image for map of Johnson's sculptures across Stamford. More...

Laura Corey

Public Relations, Private Deals: Mary Cassatt and the

Market for Impressionism
in America

Thurs. June 7, 5:30pm

Greenwich Art Society

Over the course of nearly fifty years, from the outset of her affiliation with the Impressionists until the end of her life, Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an indefatigable and enterprising advocate for the art of her circle. She inspired some of the first American buyers of Impressionist pictures and ultimately had a hand in exporting hundreds of works of art to public and private collections in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond. More...

Los Lonely Boys

Thurs. June 7, 8pm

The Warehouse FTC

Fairfield

The brothers are a tightly woven unit of masterful musicians who’ve managed to step beyond the Hendrix-Santana roots of their beginnings to create their own unique sonic blend. More...

An Interactive Evening of Art & Design

Thurs. June 7, 6:30pm

Elisa Contemporary Art

Fairfield

Co-presented by Fairfield Magazine and Moss Design, enjoy an evening in which you can learn how to choose the best art for each room of your house - a talk by Lisa Cooper, and Meghan De Maria. Wine, courtesy of Josh Cellars. More...

Superman...The Musical

June 8-10

(and through June 30)

Curtain Call

Lighting up the fictional skies of Metropolis, this little-known, 1966 Broadway musical comedy features a terrific soft rock/Broadway score from Charles Strouse – composer of Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie and more! Discount tickets for Cultural Alliance members. More...

CT OPEN HOUSE DAY

Sat. June 9

On CT Open House Day: many historic houses, museums and art spaces across the state offer free admission or special offerings. Click the above places for their offerings. Perhaps most spectacular is the special open house talk organized by the CT Trust on Restmore, a unique early 20th-century Cape Dutch Colonial Revival mansion in Southport that has undergone a multi-million dollar restoration and is now for sale. More...

Chamber Players of the

Greenwich Symphony

Spring Musicale with Cuartetango

Sat. June 9, 5pm

Round Hill Community Church, Greenwich

A benefit concert by the classical string quartet that embodies the authentic spirit of Tango with bandoneon and tango dance. More...

Focus Under Forty +

Paint Rowayton!

Sun. June 10, 4pm

Rowayton Arts Center

A double opening: Focus Under Forty, an open call exhibition to all artists aged 16-39, with a cash prize announced at the opening, and Paint Rowayton - the work of a double opening of Focus Under Forty, an open call exhibition to all artists aged 16-39, with a cash prize announced at the opening (more...) and Paint Rowayton - the work of plain air painters who have just painted scenes of Rowayton between May 5 and June 8.painters who have just painted scenes of Rowayton between May 5 and June 8.. More...

Science on the Silver Screen

Godzilla (2014)

Sun. June 10, 1:30pm

Bruce Museum

Greenwich

Science on the Silver Screen series continues with guest paleotonlogist Dr. Henry Tsai, who will introduce the film, watch it with you, and lead a discussion about the science (or lack of it) in the movie. Reservations required. More...

27th Annual

Hidden Garden Tour

Sun. June 10

Westport Historical Society

This tour highlights gem-like spaces normally unseen by the public (including one of Westport’s oldest and most famous estates opening its splendid gates and gardens for the first time). There are five inspiring gardens, with landscape designers, arborists and garden hosts at the ready to share secrets of of how they created these spaces and maintain their appearance. More...

GBYO Chamber Orchestra
Debut Concert

Sun. June 10, 6pm

Unitarian Church

Westport

The newest ensemble from the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, the Chamber Orchestra - 30 talented young musicians - play complex works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Vivaldi with guest solo violinist Dr. Nina Crothers, under the baton of Christopher Hisey. More...

WORKSHOP OF THE WEEK

Music on the Hill Workshop Bells for Fun!

Tuesdays June 12 & 19, 7pm

WEPCO Church Complex

Wilton

Music on the Hill welcomes musicians and ringers of all levels for this "hands on" workshop, led by Artistic Director Ellen Dickinson.vTwo Tuesday evening sessions to build joy and confidence in ringing. An informal performance for friends is planned for Friday, June 22. Musical families welcome!

The workshop is free, with donations welcome. More...

KIDS & FAMILIES SPECIAL

Superhero Day

Sat. June 9

Discovery Museum

Bridgeport

This is the chance for your kids to come dressed as their favorite superhero and unmask the science behind some of their favorite superheroes and their powers! Test your own science superpowers and knowledge while exploring themed activities, crafts, experiments, and more on Superhero Day at Discovery! More...

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