Subject: eBuzz - April 5, 2023 Spotlight on the Stage

April 5 - 11, 2023

HAPPY SPRING!

HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!


April’s theme is inspired by the CAFC core value of stewardship.


We serve as a collaborative agent that nurtures, facilitates, energizes, and amplifies the region’s arts and culture community.

We are partners in realizing the region’s fullest potential.


Let’s keep expanding our essential arts and culture network.

Let’s do our part to build a healthy, thriving Coastal Fairfield County. 

TOP PICKS

"ELEMENTAL REFLECTIONS"

NATURESCAPES OF LAURIE ALBERTS


THROUGH APRIL 29, 9:30AM - 5:00PM

Wednesdays through Saturdays

The Geary Gallery of Darien

2023 SAA MEMBERS SHOW


THROUGH MAY 4

Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery

Image: CAFC member Joseph Dermody

FULL MOON HIKE


THURS APR 6, 7PM

Connecticut Audubon Society Center at

Larsen Sanctuary, Fairfield

"ON VIEW: LINDA BIGNESS, TONY IADICICCO, & NEALY HAUSCHILD"


FRI MAR 7, 10:30AM - 6PM

On View Tuesdays - Saturdays through April 29th

Sorelle Gallery, Westport

A NEW ENGLAND REQUIEM


FRI APR 7, 8PM

First Presbyterian Church of Stamford – The Fish Church

"THE LADIES: LESLIE SINGER"

SOLO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION


SAT APR 8, 2-4PM

On view through June 30th

The Gallery at Still River Editions, Danbury

A concert, an exhibition, a play and the ongoing teaching of painting to young people all demonstrate the healing power of the arts, in many forms.


In this program we examine the power of creative expression as a means of coping and healing, as a bridge to mindfulness, reflection and transformation, particularly in the context of the current state of our world.


Our guests are:


Dianne Niklaus Creative Wellness Coach

Darcy Hicks Visual artist and Co-director of Education at The Norwalk Art Space

Felicity Kostakis Artist and art teacher

Tatiana Mori Director of the Greenwich Arts Council

Patricia Spugani Community Outreach & Lighting Designer, Town Players of New Canaan


Tune in Monday April 10 to learn about the power of the arts to heal and restore.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

THE STAGE

"ON THE TRAIL" STRING QUARTET


WED APR 5, 6:30PM

La Zingara Restaurant, Bethel

Don't miss Rising Star Fiddler Austin Scelzo & His American Roots Music Quartet, featuring Guitarist Charlie Widmer; Double Bassist Matt Curley, & Tom Polizzi Mandolin. Presented by Bethel Jazz, JazzFest52 and The Festival 52 Foundation.

JEFF FULLER & FRIENDS


THURS APR 6, 7:30PM

The MAC, Milford

A “Jazz at the MAC” concert with a jazz musician who is an integral part of the Connecticut, New York and international jazz scenes. Fuller has toured worldwide and is one of the most sought-after jazz bassists in Connecticut. Featured with Fuller, Darren Litzie on piano and Ben Bilello on drums.

EXTC


THURS APR 6, 8PM

Wall Street Theater, Norwalk

It's one of the UK’s most revered and influential bands. While XTC are no more, their legacy has passed to EXTC − the band of legendary XTC drummer, Terry Chambers. For the ultimate stamp of approval, the band comes with the support of XTC main men, Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory. A full set of XTC classics, from their adrenalised early anthems through to the psychedelia-infused rock of later albums.

THE WIZARD OF OZ


FRI APR 7, 7:30PM

SAT APR 8, 2PM

Curtain Call, Stamford

Follow the yellow brick road to Kweskin Theatre to see Dorothy's journey to Oz. Following the MGM musical, this story and all the famous film songs, can now be seen in a live theatrical production. A great show for the entire family! Running weekends through April 22nd.

THE WIZARD OF OZ


SAT APR 8, 12PM

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport

Enjoy the timeless story by L. Frank Baum that tells the tale of Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow to the mysterious and exciting land of Oz. Join Dorothy and her new friends as they travel down the yellow brick road in hopes that the wonderful Wizard can show them the way home. Running on Saturdays and Sundays at noon through May 2nd.

GBS BIDS FAREWELL TO MUSIC DIRECTOR ERIC JACOBSEN


SAT APR 8, 8PM

Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport

Bridgeport’s Klein Memorial Auditorium and Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bids Farewell to Music Director Eric Jacobsen. The 77th Season “Turn, Turn, Turn” will continue with Music Director/Conductor Eric Jacobsen going out with a bang in a lush concert featuring Respighi’s monumental “Pines of Rome,” Dvořák’s “Carnival Overture,” and Shostakovich’s “Chamber Symphony.”

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND


SAT APR 8, 8PM

FTC The Warehouse, Fairfield

Do not miss this Boston-based contemporary singer-songwriter whose soulful mix of rock, folk, R & B, and funk has drawn comparisons to John Mayer. Get ready for 70s soul, ragtime, and blues-folk Americana music to warm your heart.

AINT MISBEHAVIN'

THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL


TUES APR 11, 7PM

Westport Country Playhouse

Winner of the 1978 Tony Award® for Best Musical, this musical revue is an exciting new vision directed and choreographed by Jeffrey L. Page, a Broadway director and choreographer for Beyoncé. Page’s production received a “Critic’s Pick” in The New York Times. The versatile, five-member cast features a contestant from “X Factor” and “The Voice” and two finalists from “American Idol.” With a score of 30 songs composed by Fats Waller, the revue is a tribute to jazz, blues, and swing music of the 1920s and 1930. Running through April 29th.

DON'T FORGET...

MOCA SOME NOISE

OPEN MIC NIGHT


THURS APR 6, 5-7PM

MoCA Westport


CAFC MEMBER SUSAN FEHLINGER

SOLO EXHIBIT


SAT APR 8, 2-4PM

The Ridgefield Library

On view through April 29th


ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES WITH JOE FAMA


TUES APR 11, 10AM - 12PM

11 Tuesdays

The Greenwich Art Society


IN THE WINGS

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport

APR 13

Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University

SHU Community Theatre

StageOne at FTC, Fairfield

APR 14

The MAC – Milford Arts Council

The Palace Theatre, Stamford

APR 15

Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library

APR 16

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk

Suzuki Music Schools, Westport

Wall Street Theater, Norwalk

Westport Country Playhouse

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