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May 30, 2017 |
| SELECTED EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR click above for complete listings |
| | The list below is a small selection of the very many cultural events happening across our region this coming week. We strongly recommend that you click the link above for our complete listing. |
| | Curtiss Hangar Fest, featuring Yankee Lady
May 30-31
CT Air & Space Center Stratford The Flying Fortress B-17G, known as Yankee Lady, landed this morning at Sikorsky Memorial Airport for a 2-day stay on the West end of the airport as part of a festival/fundraiser for the historic Curtiss Hangar, along with the FG1D Corsair that stood as gatekeeper to the airport for many years. (More) |
| | Catch of the Day: Plastic Debris Sculptures by Daniel Lanzilotta
Wed. May 31 Westport Library Opening Reception and Artist's Talk
Opening reception for, and talk by, Westport artist, chef, environmentalist and Cultural Alliance artist member Daniel Lanzilotta, who has an exhibit of his plastic-refuse sculpture in the Riverwalk Display Case. (More) |
| | Walking Together, a PeaceArts Revolution Celebration
Thurs. June 1
305 KnowltonBridgeport
PeaceArts Revolution invites you to attend an evening celebrating the arts, love and unity. Performances, fine art, and spoken word celebrate diversity, unity and peace. PeaceArts Revolution is a movement seeking to engage people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and abilities in collaborative artistic projects to foster mutual understanding. (More) |
| | GBYO Concert on Pequot Library's Great Lawn Sat. June 3Pequot Library
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras (GBYO) concert on the Great Lawn. For the third year, music lovers can enjoy selections performed by the GBYO String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble. Part of the Pequot Library's Summer Music Series. (More) |
| | Giving Voice
Sun. June 4
Beechwood Arts & Innovation For its Spring Arts Immersion Salon, Beechwood Arts' theme of Giving Voice will be interpreted by more than 25 award-winning artists and renowned performers telling a story about someone who inspired them. Much else, including the Beechwood sonic sanctuary and a culinary celebration. (More) |
| | What A Wonderful World: A Louis Armstrong Tribute New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Sun. June 4
Shelton High School
Trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling makes his NHSO debut with an electrifying and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong. With his engaging rapport, jazzy vocals and virtuosic trumpet sounds, Byron dazzles audiences wherever he goes. (More) |
| | 11th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition
Sun. June 4Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk Opening Reception This juried biennial print competition and exhibition is limited to works that are no more than four square inches. The exhibit showcases works by artists worldwide juried by renowned print curators and collectors. (More) |
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| 28th Annual Ice Cream Social
Sun. June 4
New Canaan Historical Society
For only $5.00 admission per person, explore the museums, view an impressive array of vintage cars, hear your favorite “oldies” played by the Town Band and enjoy delicious Baskin-Robbins ice cream along with a selection of cakes at this old-fashioned, family event. Musket firings at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. (More)
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| | Focus Under Forty
Sun. June 4Rowayton Arts Center
Catch the rising stars in the next exhibition, "Focus under Forty," at the Rowayton Arts Center. This exhibit, exclusively for artists ages 18-39, puts the spotlight on artists you should get to know, and encourages regional young talent to boldly express themselves without restrictions on theme or media. At right, 2016 winner Pilar Garra, Earth. (More) |
| | | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Tues. June 6 Ridgefield Playhouse
Trombone and trumpet player,producer, actor and philanthropist from New Orleans, Trumbone Shorty has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop. His new album opens with a dirge, but if you think the beloved bandleader, singer, songwriter and horn-blower born Troy Andrews came here to mourn, you got it all wrong. (More) |
| | JOIN US FOR OUR ACE AWARDS BREAKFAST |
| Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County ACE Awards Breakfast Weds. June 7
Shore 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) |
| | of What's Happening This Week ...and Beyond! |
| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County supports cultural organizations,
artists and creative businesses in Fairfield County by providing marketing, professional development, networking and advocacy services.
Gate Lodge at Mathews Park, 301 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a 501(c)(3) organization, supported in part by the following: |
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