Subject: eBuzz - July 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our new FC Buzz Event Calendar! It's the most comprehensive arts and culture event listing around with over one hundred fantastic offerings in Fairfield County that shines a spotlight on all the wonderfully creative individuals, organizations and businesses who provide us with an abundance of interesting opportunities to feed our souls.

July 17 - July 23, 2024

TOP PICKS

ART FOR LUNCH


Friday Jul 19, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The Westport Library


JACKIE GREENE


Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Fairfield Theatre Company


THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!


Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Westport Country Playhouse


SUMMER CONCERT SERIES WITH GUNSMOKE


Sunday Jul 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens


FUZZ AT MUSIC AT THE BARN


Sunday Jul 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Weston History & Culture Center


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SPOTLIGHT


COLLECTOMANIA: TOUR WITH TOM STRONG, COLLECTOR AND DESIGNER


Thursday Jul 18, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

MoCA CT

Tom Strong is a New Haven-based designer, photographer, and collector of the Swiss posters in this exhibition. He has shared his collection for decades, through exhibitions in the United States and in classrooms at the Yale School of Art where he earned an MFA in Graphic Design.


HOW BUGS SHAPED ART: LECTURE WITH DR. CAROL ANELLI


Thursday Jul 18, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bruce Museum

 Join us for an enlightening lecture by Dr. Carol Anelli, an expert, as she delves into the fascinating world of insects and their profound influence on art throughout the ages. In conjunction with Jennifer Angus: The Golden Hour (now on view at the Bruce Museum), Dr. Anelli will take us on a journey through time, uncovering the myriad ways in which insects have inspired artists, influenced artistic techniques, and symbolized deeper cultural and philosophical meanings. From the intricate depictions of beetles in ancient Egyptian art to the whimsical portrayals of butterflies in modern masterpieces, insects have played a crucial and often surprising role in the evolution of art.


ARTIST TALK: NOMI SILVERMAN'S DRESDEN RESIDENCY


Saturday Jul 20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Center for Contemporary Printmaking

Nomi Silverman was chosen to be the inaugural artist in the Center for Contemporary Printmaking's new annual residency exchange with the Grafikwerkstatt Dresden studio and the City of Dresden. Anyone interested in applying for 2025’s exchange should definitely plan to attend Silverman’s talk.


Opening reception of the Guild Summer Salon and Instructors Summer Salon


Saturday Jul 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm\

Silvermine Galleries

Each summer, our highly anticipated Summer Salon showcases the incredible creations of our Guild members, offering a diverse and exciting range of artworks. With one hundred and thirteen artists, this exhibit has something for everyone, from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to the enduring charm of traditional craftsmanship. This a great opportunity to view and purchase artwork by Silvermine's many talented instructors.


Exhibition on View: Under Pressure | Painting with Air


Monday Jul 22, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Though a hip medium in the world of commercial art today, airbrush is actually a 19th century invention. Comprised of 40 works wide-ranging in theme and style, this exhibition showcases the creations of noteworthy artists who have chosen airbrush as their primary medium of expression.


DON'T FORGET...

WESTON WHIST CARD GAME NIGHT


Wednesday Jul 17, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Weston History & Culture Center


 OLD POST ROAD WALKING TOUR

 

Saturday Jul 20, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Fairfield Museum and History Center


IN THE WINGS

July 25

Avon Theatre

Westport Country Playhouse


July 26

Fairfield Museum


July 27

Katonah Museum of Art

The Bijou Theatre


July 28

Weston History & Culture Center


July 30

New Canaan Library

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