| E-Buzz: December 18, 2018 DOUBLE ISSUE Your Weekly Events Selection from FCBuzz Events
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| | This is a small selection of events posted on the FCBuzz Events section of our website for the coming week. We recommend you click the link above for a complete review of this week's arts and cultural events. |
| | The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Wed. Dec. 19 The Ridgefield Playhouse A night of holiday favorites with this world famous orchestra that includes Christmas classics alongside Miller staples like “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “In the Mood.” This Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and plays an average of 300 live dates a year around the globe. More... |
| | WPKN Music on Film: KOYAANISQATSI
Thurs. Dec. 20 Bijou Theatre Bridgeport
This groundbreaking film contrasts the tranquil beauty of nature with the frenzied hum of contemporary urban society. Uniting breathtaking imagery with a hauntingly evocative, award-winning score, by Philip Glass. More... |
| | Yule Evening: Winter Solstice Story Telling
Fri. Dec. 21
Westport Historical Society
On this Winter Solstice, join this revival of the tradition of sharing a good tale while enjoying friendship and food on the first day of winter. Read a story selected by the Historical Society, or bring your own. You’ll also hear about the origin of celebrations around the world associated with the winter holidays.. More... |
| | Possibilities Farm: Open House & Art Exhibit
Sat. Dec. 22
Possibilities Farm Wilton
Meet the horses of Possibilities Farm, sip hot cocoa, and browse a beautiful selection of Every Day Enchantment photographic art, available at special holiday prices. More... |
| | Art/Place Gallery Winter Show Open House
Sat.-Sun. Dec. 22-23
Fairfield
Art/Place is an artist-run gallery, created more than 35 years ago. Join its annual all-member Winter Show Open House where you can see work by all 17 members. More... |
| | A Not So Silent Night
Sat. Dec. 22
Fairfield Theatre Company Stage One
Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories: It's theatrical and humorous; musical and intense. More... |
| | A Magical Cirque Christmas
Sat. Dec. 22
This show has it all: magic, circus acts, comedy, stunning costumes - even carol-singing with musicians on stage.
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| | Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sun. Dec. 23
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Fairfield
Marking the 100th anniversary of the original service from King's College Chapel, Cambridge, the 40-voice choir, consisting of treble boys and girls, who sing together with an ensemble of adult altos, tenors, and basses will perform music by all the organists of King's College Chapel since the inception of this world-famous annual service. More... |
| | Jazz at Pearl Christmas Eve Jazz
Mon. Dec. 24 Pearl Restaurant Longshore, Westport
Christmas Eve with saxophonist Rabbi Greg Wall and featuring the cleric of the keys, “Fatha” Chris Coogan. More... |
| | Santa Dives with the Sharks
Wed. - Sun. Dec. 26 - 30
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Everyday at 12:15 and 2:15pm, Santa will strap on his custom scuba outfit and enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean Beyond the Sound” exhibit, home to 7- and 8-foot sharks, and demonstrate that sharks do not see humans as prey. More... |
| | Holiday Break Children’s Workshops
Wed. - Fri. Dec. 26 - 28
Silvermine Arts Center
Treat your children to the fun of learning the arts during these art workshops running the gamut from pottery exploration, drawing and printmaking, to sculpture design and painting the New England landscape. More... |
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Thurs. Dec. 27
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield
Bring the family for hands-on nature activities and winter fun: nature-themed crafts, experiments and animal presentations; will include making ice sculptures and snow paintings, weather permitting. More... |
| | The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue
Sat. Dec. 29
Palace Theatre Danbury
More than a concert – it’s an all out Doo Wop celebration, featuring solid gold hits from the 1950s and 1960s and taking audiences back in time to when it was cool to crank up the jukebox. More... |
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Sat. Dec. 29
Palace Theatre Stamford
With a sarcastic and edgy wit, coupled with high energy and animated delivery, Bob DiBuono exposes the absurdities in life, his family and social conscience, as he weaves in and out of voices, impressions and characters creating a rich tapestry of contemporary life. More... |
| | Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds
Mon. Dec. 31
FTC Warehouse Fairfield
This soul-rock band returns to The Warehouse to celebrate New Year's Eve with songs from their new album that takes their classic sound and turns it into something altogether new: a soul-blasted contemporary pop-approach supremely suited for Arleigh Kincheloe's immense voice. More... |
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