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Aug 9 - Aug 15, 2023

TOP PICKS

2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

SHORT FILM TOUR

WED AUG 9, 7:30PM

The Avon Theatre, Stamford

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SHOW UP, KIDS! BUBBLE EDITION

SAT AUG 12, 11AM

Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk

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"RICHARD III" IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

SAT AUG 12, 2PM

Norwalk Public Library

Bartow-Pell Mansion-Museum

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EASTBOUND THEATRE'S FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"

SAT AUG 12 & SUN AUG 13

BYO Picnic 4PM/Show 5PM

The MAC at Eisenhower Park, Milford

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SUMMER YOUTH CONNECTION WITH UKRAINE

TUES AUG 15, 9:45AM

The Norwalk Art Space

Aug 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24

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SPOTLIGHT ON MUSIC

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

THE CUKES

THURS AUG 10, 6:30PM

Norwalk Public Library

This group of Fairfield County ukulele players is led by Steven Forlano. Performing pop and rock hits from across the decades with a unique ukulele twist that creates a fun interactive experience for all. Debuting at the CT’s Got Talent competition in 2018 at Norwalk’s Wall Street Theater, the group was selected as a finalist and took off from there.

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JAZZ FRIDAYS:

THE DAVID CHILDS BAND

FRI AUG 11, 6:30PM

Fairfield Museum

Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and soak up the sounds of jazz. Originally from Indianapolis, Dave Childs has been working as a pianist for 30 years. Childs attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and has studied under jazz luminaries such as Steve Allee, James Williams, and Donald Brown. As the pianist for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport, he combines jazz, classical, pop, folk, and world music for services and other events.

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JAZZ FRIDAY WITH BRIAN TORFF

SAT AUG 12, 3:30PM

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport

Come and enjoy a musical ensemble that specializes in the great Motown and Soul sounds. Featuring a three piece vocal section, the group weaves its way through Motown and 70’s soul eras with authentic choreographed dance routines and outstanding musicianship.

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CHARLES IVES MUSIC FESTIVAL -

"FAMILY"

SAT AUG 12, 7PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

CIMF Artists and special guest, Grammy-winning double bassist and founding member of Time For Three, Ranaan Meyer will present an engaging evening of music by Valerie Coleman, Kris McCormick, Kevin Puts & Paul Frucht, with a special performance of Ranaan's "Concerto for My Family".

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THE TOM PETTY PROJECT

SAT AUG 12, 7:30PM

Levitt Pavilion, Westport

A celebration of one of rock’s most legendary artists, The Tom Petty Project was formed by a collection of seasoned, professional musicians in the New York/Connecticut area to re-create the soaring live performances, and wide-ranging music catalog that brought Petty and his bands the gigantic following that persists today.

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JEFF PITCHELL LEGENDS FEATURING TYRONE VAUGHAN & CLAUDETTE KING

SUN AUG 13, 7:45PM

FTC StageOne, Fairfield

Winner of the "Best Guitarist" in the State of Connecticut and numerous other awards, Pitchell's song "An Eye for an Eye" was recorded by renowned blues legend John Mayall after the band won The International Songwriting Contest (ISC).

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DON'T FORGET...

MATT MATTHEW'S MAGIC SHOW

THURS AUG 10, 6PM

The Ridgefield Library

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WESTPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP

FLEX THE WRITING MUSCLE:

GET FIT FOR FALL

MON AUG 14, 10AM - 1PM

Westport Writers' Group

Through August 17

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ANTHOLOGY 101: HOW TO BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR

TUES AUG 15, 12PM

Norwalk Public Library

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IN THE WINGS

AUG 16

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd

StageOne at FTC, Fairfield

ALO with Ron Artis II

The Warehouse, Fairfield

AUG 17

Raven Halfmoon Tour with Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield

Summer Pop Up: August 2023

Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery

AUG 18

Jazz Fridays | Vinny and Ray Afro Cuban Jazz

Fairfield Museum

AUG 19

Dancing Dream

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport

Laurie Masciandaro: Historic Gardens

Stratford Historical Society: Catharine B. Mitchell Museum

AUG 20

Ukrainian Independence Day Concert

The Palace Theatre, Stamford

AUG 21

Maytag Virgin

Westport Country Playhouse

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