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May 23, 2017 |
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| | The Chemist And The Masterpiece: Using Science To Save Works By Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, And Edvard Munch
Wed. May 24
Bruce Museum Dr. Jennifer Mass, chemist and art conservator, presents the Marianne Smith Memorial Lecture focusing on the interconnections between art and science. She will describe the results of both art historical and scientific analyses of Pablo Picasso’s painting The Blue Room, 1901, and address one of the main problems facing the world’s fine art museums today. (More) |
| | FTC Presents: Little Feat
Thurs. May 25 The Klein
Steeped in a huge pot of Southern flavors — including gospel, country, and R&B — Little Feat is the stuff of '70s rock legend. The band built on its early cult following to create a weird and wonderful blueprint: effortlessly slick rock 'n' roll delivered with a surreal, rollicking, West Coast swerve.(More) |
| | Donald Alfano Plays Spanish & Latin American Music
Thurs. May 25
New Canaan Library
Pianist Donald Alfano performs Spanish and Latin American piano music from 1738 to 1965 well- and lesser-known composers. (More) |
| | Shakespeare On The Sound Players Present Macbeth In 30-Minutes
Thurs. May 25Norwalk Public Library
The Shakespeare on the Sound SOS Player’s Acting Troupe present a 30-minute performance of a condensed version of Macbeth, that is free and open to the public. This is an original play created for a young audience that condenses Shakespeare’s story into an interactive, thrilling, fun, and unique performance, sure to delight children and adults of all ages. (More) |
| | Signs Of Compassion
Fri. May 26
Westport Library Opening Reception
An all new and challenging photographic installation by Miggs Burroughs is a timely tribute to a poem about compassion by Emily Dickinson expressed one phrase at a time in images of 30 individuals using American Sign Language. (More) |
| | Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
Fri. May 26
Danbury Palace Theatre
Remember the "good old days" of sex, drugs, and rock n roll? Then don't miss the one-night only screening of SHOT! a new documentary that delves into the colorful tales of rock 'n' roll, going deep into the mind of one of rock's greatest living photographers: Mick Rock. He is the legendary rock photographer known for his iconic images of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen, The Ramones, Blondie, Rocky Horror Picture Show, etc. (More) |
| | 2017 Art at Ives: Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show
May 27-29Ives Concert Park This 3 day juried art show at Ives Concert Park in Danbury, takes place Memorial Day Weekend, featuring a great variety of high quality original works offering a diverse scope of art forms representing every major category. (More) |
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| Turtle Time!
Sat. May 27
Audubon Greenwich
Learn about turtle natural history, nesting behavior and how you can help protect these important creatures. Ted Gilman will lead an indoor introduction including hands-on hellos with some of our resident reptiles. Afterwards, join a hike to Mead Lake in search of some nesting turtles. All ages welcome. (More)
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| | Walk Through Saugatuck History
Sat. May 27Westport Historical Society
Join Westport Historical Society for one of its most popular walking tours, a stroll through Old Saugatuck, guided by Bob Mitchell. The one-hour tour begins at 3:00 pm and ends with a drink on the house at one of Saugatuck’s favorite haunts, the Black Duck. Mitchell will discuss Saugatuck’s past as a manufacturing hub and the tight-knit, predominantly Italian community it was to become. (More) |
| | JOIN US FOR OUR ACE AWARDS BREAKFAST |
| Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County ACE Awards Breakfast Weds. June 7Shore and Country Club Norwalk
Broadway star Kelli O'Hara is the guest speaker and Tony Award winner James Naughton will be Master of Ceremonies at our second Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards Breakfast. Award Winners are: Corporate: Spinnaker Real Estate Partners; Artist: Shanna Melton; Nonprofit: Silvermine Arts Center; Educator: Pamela Kuhn; Citizen: Michael Widland. $75 tickets can be bought here. Sponsors include: United Capital Financial Life Management, Cohen and Wolf, Hobbs Inc., Shipman & Goodwin, Studio2pt0, and Berchem, Moses & Devlin. (More) |
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