| E-Buzz November 5, 2019 Your Weekly Top Picks from FCBuzz Events
The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
| | | | | Wed. - Sat. 8pm; Sun. 3pm Westport Country Playhouse
A world premiere translation of Moliere’s classic tale, directed by David Kennedy: a darkly comic and modern take on the classic tale of the notorious seducer and antihero who leaves behind a trail of broken hearts and society scandals. Through Nov. 23. More... |
| | Thursday - Sunday Bridgeport
The 11th Annual Bridgeport Art Trail features more than 200 artists and 40 venues celebrating the best art, music, performance, and food that Bridgeport has to offer! The Trail kicks off Thursday night with a giant Artists' Party at Read's ArtSpace with the live music of John Torres, Scott Packham, Fuzz Sangiovanni, Rick Reyes and more. More...
Look for a special E-Buzz on Thursday morning with more details.
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| | Joni Mitchell Tribute
Thurs. Nov. 7, 7am - 10pm
WPKN 89.5FM
Enjoy a 12-hour musical tribute celebrating Joni Mitchell's 76th birthday. Make sure you get the limited edition T-shirt designed by Martha Willette-Lewis and hand silk-screened by Liz Squillace at Paradox Ink. More... |
| | Book Talk
Thurs. Nov. 7, 6:30pm
New Canaan Library
Architect Donald Rattner gives an illustrated talk based on his new book My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, that will help turn your living space into creative space. Copies will be available for sale and signing following the presentation. More... |
| | Rewind/Fast-Forward
Thurs. Nov. 7, 6pm Bruce Museum Greenwich
This program celebrates the artist documentaries of Olympia Stone. Join the filmmaker and two of the artists who were subjects of her films (James Grashow, The Cardboard Bernini and Elizabeth King, Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King) —for a retrospective discussion of these films and their maker. More... |
| | Museum After Dark: Segregated by Design
Thurs. Nov. 7, 7pm
Fairfield Museum & History Center
A program on the history of segregation and affordable housing in Fairfield County. In this, the first of two events, a short film, based on the book, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, will be followed by a panel discussion of the experiences and work of local community members—Harold Bailey, Judy Hamer, Reverend Spollett, and John Brittain. More... |
| | Joanna Gleason: Out of the Eclipse
Fri. Nov. 8, 7pm
Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University
Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason makes the Connecticut debut of her new show, Out of the Eclipse (straight from Feinstein’s/54 Below). She brings us through a personal dark time and into the light, with a humorous and moving memoir. More... |
| | Unveiled
Fri. Nov 8, 7:30pm
Darien Arts Center
A special inaugural performance by East Coast Contemporary Ballet of original works and six world premiers with live music. More... |
| | American Artisan Show
Fri. and Sat. 10am - 5pm Wilton Historical Society
More than 30 highly-skilled artisans from across the country present their hand-crafted work, with demonstrations by a sculptor, a furniture maker, a blacksmith and a ceramicist. Friday will be “Sip and Shop” day, with something bubbly to enjoy while browsing. More... |
| | Bridgeport Portrait Project
Sat. Nov. 9, 11am - 6pm Boathouse, The Knowlton
Bridgeport
Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine present their ongoing photo/audio/video cultural heritage project that introduces you to the people who make the City of Bridgeport much more than just a place. Share your memories of Bridgeport to be included in their project. More...
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| | Center for Contemporary Printmaking 21st Annual Monothon Auction & Party
Sat. Nov. 9, 5:30pm
Carriage Barn Arts Center New Canaan
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking invite you to an evening of fun, food and fabulous art. Silent and live auctions include original works of art by more than 100 leading and emerging artists. All artwork will be on view in advance from Thursday. Silent auction and party, 5:30 p.m.; live auction, 7:30 p.m. More... |
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Sat. and Sun. 10am - 6 pm Staples High School Westport
Start your holiday shopping at the 44th annual Westport Young Woman’s League’s CraftWestport bringing more than 200 fine contemporary craftspeople and artists from across the country to Connecticut’s largest indoor crafts festival. More... |
| | Voices: A Show of Unity with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Sat. Nov. 9, 8pm
Bridgeport
An evening of music, storytelling, and laughter to benefit ADL Connecticut, with special host Paul Shaffer. More... |
| | Bill McKibben Falter
Mon. Nov. 11, 7:30pm
New Canaan
World-famous author, environmentalist, and activist, Bill McKibben, speaks on his new book, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? He will address how the trends of climate change and new technologies threaten human experience as we know it. More... |
| | Short Cuts Film Festival
Tues. Nov. 12, 7:30pm
Wall Street Theater Norwalk
An evening of outstanding short films selected from the Tribeca Film Festival. Themed "Living with Family,” its four shorts include 2 from the US, one from The Netherlands and one from China. Features a live interview with Haley Finnegan, director of Westfalia. More... |
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