Subject: eBuzz - June 14, 2023 Spotlight on Art Exhibits

June 14 - 20, 2023

Happy Pride Month!

TOP PICKS

AN EVENING WITH ROCK 'N ROLL HALL OF FAME PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL FRIEDMAN


THURS JUN 15, 7PM

FTC's StageOne, Fairfield

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https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/hunter-hayes-the-red-sky-tour/

PATTI LuPONE IN CONCERT

"DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY"


THURS JUN 15, 8PM

Westport Country Playhouse

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BLOOMSDAY CELEBRATION


FRI JUN 16, 2PM

Pequot Library, Southport

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MARK TWAIN LIBRARY'S JUNETEENTH DAY CELEBRATION: POETRY, JUSTICE & JAZZ


FRI JUN 16, 4PM

Redding Town Green

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KIDS EMPOWERED BY YOUR SUPPORT (KEYS) TRIO BENEFIT CONCERT


FRI JUN 16, 7PM

Talmadge Hill Community Church, Darien

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"12 ANGRY MEN"


FRI JUN 16, 8PM

SAT JUN 17, 2PM & 8PM

SUN JUN 18, 2PM

Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan

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"I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU"

CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG IN CONVERSATION WITH HARVEY FIERSTEIN AND RICHIE JACKSON


FRI JUN 16, 8PM

Ridgefield Playhouse

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WST 2023 GALA: THE IRISH TENORS WITH THE NORWALK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA


SAT JUN 17, 8PM

Wall Street Theater, Norwalk

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Don't miss the event of the year! All artists, arts and cultural organizations, creative businesses and arts and culture lovers are cordially invited. Nearly 200 people will celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the Fairfield County community through the arts.


This year, we highlight the significant role that artists and arts and cultural institutions play in connecting communities across government, businesses, nonprofit agencies, educational institutions and municipalities.


Emcee: Tony-Award winning actor, singer, director James Naughton


AWARDEES:


Artist Award: Cris Dam; Citizen Award: Vic Mulaire; Corporate Award: David Genovese; Educator Award: Jenny Nelson; Nonprofit Award: Fairfield Museum and History Center; President’s Award: Paul Newman and JoannWoodward

SPEAKERS:


Michelle Lapine McCabe, Executive Director, Connecticut Main Street Center

Elizabeth Shapiro, Director of Arts, Preservation and Museums (DECD)

Jason Mancini, Executive Director, Connecticut Humanities


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SPOTLIGHT ON ART EXHIBITS

KATHLEEN KUCKA: "STRANGE ATTRACTOR" OPENING RECEPTION


THURS JUN 15, 5-7PM

Heather Gaudio Fine Art, New Canaan

Witness how Kucka has pushed the boundaries of traditional painting, using methods including burning or pouring paint, to create works that focus on materiality, and the interplay between the physical and visual aspects of the work. Enjoy paintings inspired by infinite dark nights, planet gazing, fractals and endlessly expanding geometry. Circular and sacred geometries have taken hold of the compositions. On view through July 22nd.

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CLOSING RECEPTION, AWARDS, AND JUROR WALK & TALK FOR THE 106TH GAC ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBIT


THURS JUN 15, 5:30-7PM

Greenwich Arts Council, Bendheim Gallery

Join the Greenwich Art Society for the Closing Reception, Awards, and Juror Walk & Talk Tour of its 106th Annual Juried Exhibition, with juror, David Max Horowitz, Assistant Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC.

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"FROM THE CONCRETE ROSE: BREAKING GROUND FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS" PREVIEW RECEPTION


THURS JUN 15, 5:30-7PM

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport

Come to Bridgeport’s Housatonic Museum of Art for a Preview Reception inspired by Tupac Shakur's poem, "The Rose that Grew from Concrete." This exhibition examines the power of art to transform young lives. The show features artwork by mentors, Robert Stone and Tyese Williams and students.

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"SUMMER IN THE CITY"


THURS JUN 15, 6-7:30PM

Ferguson Library, Stamford

This 'Art at the Ferguson' Opening Reception: “Summer in the City,” features works by local and regional artists. Presented in partnership with the Stamford Art Association. On view through September 21st.

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"IF YOU'RE _____ & YOU KNOW IT" OPENING RECEPTION


FRI JUN 16, 6-8PM

The Norwalk Art Space

The Norwalk Art Space welcomes you to an opening reception that offers a dance performance by the Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet and live music by INTEMPO. Curated by Korry Fellow Isabella Montenegro, this exhibition focuses on identifying and processing emotions through art, and includes work by artists including CAFC members Melissa Benedek and Russell Miyaki. On view through Sept 7th.

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THE NEO ASHCAN MOVEMENT: 'A NEW REALITY VIBE'


FRI JUN 16, 6-8PM

St. Philip Artists' Guild, Norwalk

Norwalk’s SPAG Gallery announces an exciting three-man presentation showcasing the works of artists Jean Benoit, Frank Maco and Steve Magee, three expressionist painters who are beginning to make some noise in the Fairfield County art circles. Music will be provided by acoustic guitar virtuoso Mike Carlotto. Wine and snacks will be served as well.

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"IN HARMONY" ARTIST TALK


SUN JUN 18, 2PM

Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library

Multi-media artist Tomoko Amaki Abe, sculptor Jack Elliott, and abstract painter Hisako Kobayashi will discuss their unique creative processes and the ways in which they explore the potential harmony between humans and nature, and within human nature.

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MODERN POP UP EXPERIENCE WITH MICHAEL ALBERT


TUES JUN 20, 10AM-12PM

Fairfield Public Library

Meet nationally known pop artist and author Michael Albert for a unique workshop. Known for making art from cereal boxes, Albert will share samples of his work and how he creates his art. Create your own collage using the same materials the artist uses.

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DON'T FORGET...

THE YANKEE DOODLE FAIR


THURS & FRI JUN 15 & 16, 6-10PM

SAT JUN 17, 1-10PM

SUN JUN 18, 1-5PM

The Westport Woman’s Club


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DANBURY MUSIC CENTRE PRESENTS

A CELEBRATION OF DANBURY & THE BARD


SAT JUN 17,3-5PM

First Congregational Church of Danbury


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DESTINATION WESTPORT:

HIDDEN HISTORIES, BLACK STORIES


MON JUN 19, 9:30-11AM

Westport Museum for History and Culture


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IN THE WINGS

Ridgefield, Sterling House Community Center, Pequot Library, Fairfield Theatre Company

Ridgefield Playhouse

Mark Twain Library

JUN 22

Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts

Pequot Library

JUN 23

The Warehouse

JUN 24

Fairfield Museum & History Center

 Museum of Contemporary Art

The Avon Theatre

JUN 26

Westport Museum for History and Culture

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