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| E-Buzz January 28, 2020 Your Weekly Top Picks from January 29-February 4, 2020 The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
| | | | | Richard “Deej” Webb: Demon Rum and the Gold Coast
Wed. Jan. 29, 7pm Pequot Library Southport
Author and filmmaker presents: The Demon Rum and the Gold Coast: Temperance, Prohibition, and Rum, a multimedia presentation on the political, economic, religious, and social role of alcohol in Connecticut over four centuries, 1640–2020, with a focus on local history. More... |
| | Charles and Natalie Arnoldi: Natural Lineage
Thurs. Jan. 30, 5pm Heather Gaudio Fine Art New Canaan
The opening reception for recent paintings by father and daughter. Charles’ brightly colored geometric abstractions contrast against Natalie’s muted evocations of light and atmosphere, but their work shares an interest in iterative series and working large scale. More... |
| | James Carr Pollinator Potluck
Thurs. Jan. 30, 6pm
Greenwich Audubon Center
James Carr, formerly of the NY Botanical Gardens, advises on creating an attractive landscape containing flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and herbs that act as a haven for birds and beneficial insects. Cocktails at 6pm; presentation 7pm. More... |
| | Wine at the Klein: An Evening of Cabernet & Cabaret
Thurs. Jan. 30, 6:30pm The Klein Bridgport
Taste 50+ wines of the world on the Klein’s stage, with wine experts discussing the samples and Maureen Hamill performing songs from the best of Broadway and the movies. More... |
| | Memories Community Art Show
Fri. Jan. 31, 6:30pm Fairfield Public Library Bruce S. Kershner Gallery
The opening reception for the Community Art Show, with more than 60 works in many mediums styles and sizes, on the theme of Memories. More... |
| | Performance: Three Woman Who Made Weston Weston
Fri. Jan. 31, 7pm Weston Historical Society
A reception and dramatic performance with three Fairfield County actresses portraying the women highlighted in the exhibition of the same name: Alice DeLamar, Eva Le Gallienne, and Katharine Ordway - all famous in their respective fields and all celebrated conservationists. More... |
| | Fri. Jan. 31: Documentaries Mon. Feb. 3: Live Action Wed. Feb. 5: Animation FTC Warehouse Fairfield
On three different nights see the three categories of short films nominated for Academy Awards, before the results come out Feb. 9. More... |
| | Fri. Jan. 31, 8pm
Ridgefield Playhouse
2019 Tony Award-winning star of The Cher Show performs an evening of her career highlights including songs from Wicked, Falsettos, and The Cher Show, as well as her favorite musical theatre standards. |
| | Vuyani Dance Theatre CION: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero
Fri. Jan. 31, 8pm
Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University
Award-winning choreographer and social justice activist Gregory Maqoma’s company, Vuyani Dance Theatre, presents an innovative, visually stunning full-length performance, drawing inspiration from Zakes Mda’s novel Cion, and music from Ravel’s Boléro. More... |
| | Josephine Sanges: Come Rain or Come Shine
Fri. Jan. 31, 8pm
Magnolia Room Norwalk
Direct from a successful New York run, a performance of the critically acclaimed Harold Arlen tribute show, accompanied by John Cook on piano. More... |
| | Fri. & Sat. 8pm
The Ridgefield Theater Barn
Written and directed by Brad Blake, (whose previous Theater Barn production, Wreck the Halls, was a runaway smash hit), Smorgasbord! is an irreverent musical revue about food that will leave you doubled over with laughter. Recommended for mature audiences only. More... |
| | Four Weddings and an Elvis
Fri. & Sat. 8pm; Sun 2pm
The MAC Milford Arts Council
This heart-warming comedy, by Nancy Frick, is about Sandy, the owner of a Las Vegas wedding chapel. As the play unfolds, the audience experiences the four most memorable and interesting weddings of her career. Through Feb. 16. More... |
| | Sat. Feb. 1, 10am
Bruce Museum Greenwich
After five months of construction, The Bruce Museum opens two exhibits in the new art and science galleries: On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from the National Gallery of Denmark; and Under the Skin, where the latest imaging technologies reveal the extraordinary beauty of nature lying just below the surface. On the Edge of the World and Under the Skin |
| | Vicki French Smith Reflections of Sea & Sky
Sat. Feb. 1, 9am
Geary Gallery Darien
The Geary Gallery opens its February show, featuring the unique and meditative mixed media of Darien artist, and CAFC member, Vicki French Smith. On view through Feb. 29. More... |
| | Groundhogs, Shadows and Light
Sat. Feb. 1, 11am
Wilton Historical Society
A workshop for children ages 6-12, with Katherine Karlik discussing the origins of Groundhog Day in Candleman’s Day, and leading a workshop making a paper-punch design for a votive to cast interesting shadows. More... |
| | Curator Talk - We Are Artists Everyone: The Bridgeport Art Center in Action 1970-1986
Sat. Feb. 1, 11am Bridgeport Public Library's History Center
Michelle Black Smith, curator of the exhibition, will lead a tour and discussion of the Art Center and its role in the National Black Arts Movement. More... |
| | Opening Reception: Time & Again
Sat. Feb. 1, 5pm Darien Historical Society
Join this fundraising cocktail reception for an exhibit celebrating works by leading artists from the local Concepts group, marking 200 Years of Darien's Independence and 100 Years of Women's Suffrage. More... |
| | Bijou Theatre Bridgeport
Fusing popular rock, percussive rhythms, guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and vocal harmonies this band creates an intricate and fresh sound with a distinct Celtic flavor. More... |
| | Darien Arts Center
Back for its ninth year, this student-run production has sold-out audiences for the past eight years. Totally produced by DAC dance students, ages 10 to 18. More... |
| | New Haven Symphony Orchestra Around the World: Ghana
Sun. Feb. 2, 2pm Shelton Intermediate School
Continuing its musical journey around the world through the music of many countries, the NHSO's next stop is Ghana, known for its unique drums and percussion instruments. John Wesley Dankwa will join NHSO percussion as they unite traditional orchestra percussion with the distinctive percussion of Ghana. More... |
| | Talk: Reginald Dwayne Betts
Mon. Feb. 3, 6:30pm Ferguson Library Main Branch Stamford
Poet, essayist, national spokesperson for the Campaign for Youth Justice, and author of “Felon,” Regisnald Dwayne Betts speaks about the impact of mass incarceration on American society. More... |
| | World Affairs Forum: Unconventional Monetary Policy
Tues. Feb 4, 6:30pm UConn Stamford
Presenting Yale Professor William English, recently retired from the Federal Reserve Board, speaking on Unconventional Monetary Policy and the effects and systemic implications of interest rates as one of the instruments available to the U.S. government in setting national economic policy. More... |
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| | | Peter and the Starcatcher
Sat. Feb. 1, 1-4pm Sun. Feb. 2, 1-4pm Center Stage Theatre Shelton
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| | Sun. Feb. 2, 3pm Sun. Feb. 3, 7pm Wilton Playshop
Wilton Playshop will hold auditions for Evita.Strong singers, dancers, and actors from ages 7 to 70 are encouraged to audition. More details HERE. |
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