| E-Buzz December 31, 2019 Your Weekly Top Picks from FCBuzz Events
January 1-7, 2020 The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
| | | | | | | Thurs. Sat. 11am - 5pm Through Feb. 1 Amy Simon Fine Art Gallery Westport
View the opening exhibit of this gallery in its new location in downtown Westport, with work by six artists: Cathy Choi; Clara Fialho; Amy Genser; Kristina Grace; Kevin Kelly and Paul Shakespear. More... |
| | Wed. Jan 1, 12 -2pm Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk
Enjoy the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet perform live holiday music in Newman’s Own Hall. More... |
| | Kelley Schutte: Abstract Gazing
Thurs. - Sat. 9:30am - 5pm Through Jan. 31 The Geary Gallery Darien
This exhibit features the contemplative landscape-based abstract paintings of Westport artist, Kelley Schutte. More... |
| | Fri. Jan. 3, 8pm The Palace Theatre Stamford
Officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under other band names, Kool & The Gang has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 50, the band has become a true recording industry legend. From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history, and their funk and jazzy arrangements have made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. More... |
| | Birds of Winter in Connecticut Children's Workshop
Sat. Jan. 4, 11am Wilton Historical Society
Museum Educator Katherine Karlik will talk about identifying local birds that might visit a home feeder. Children will make a birdfeeder using a grapevine ball filled with a mixture of suet, cornmeal and birdseed. They will also help make their own snack. Suggested for ages 6 – 12. More... |
| | Sat. Jan. 4, 7pm Wall Street Theater Norwalk
This five-piece rock band, with members aged 14 to 18, from Westchester and Putnam counties, won the 2019 Connecticut's Got Talent Contest and is now headlining at the Wall Street Theater, playing along with Freedom Rockets. More... |
| | Sun. Jan. 5, 4-6pm Stamford Art Association
The opening reception for a multimedia juried show with cash prizes, that features 40 artists presenting their interpretations of faces and figures. More... |
| | Lisa Jewell Book Talk & Luncheon
Mon. Jan. 6, 12:30pm Fairfield Public Library
Join NY Times bestselling British author Lisa Jewell for a visit and luncheon. Before lunch, Jewell will be interviewed by podcast host Robin Kall of “Reading with Robin” about her writing and her 18th novel, The Family Upstairs, selected as a choice for numerous book clubs. Reservations Required. More... |
| | Mystify: Michael Hutchence
Tues. Jan. 7, 7pm
Ridgefield Playhouse
An intimate and insightful documentary, written and directed by Richard Lowenstein, about the internationally renowned INXS frontman. The film delves beneath the public persona of the charismatic ‘Rock God,’ transporting us through the looking glass to reveal a multifaceted, intensely sensitive and complex man. More... |
| | Tues. and Wed. 12pm
Toquet Hall Westport
The 2020 season of this acclaimed play-reading series kicks off with lunch, catered by Dilly Duck Shop, followed by three irresistible one-act plays read by professional Broadway, film and television actors. The Westport plays include, “The Bridge Play,” by Danielle Trzcinski, “The Gun Play," by David Auburn and “Hard to be Happy,” by Julianne Homokay. More... |
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