Subject: eBuzz - Sep 6, 2023 Spotlight on Exhibit Openings

Sept 6 - 12, 2023

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ROCK FOR HOPE:

A BENEFIT FOR OPERATION HOPE


THURS SEP 7, 7PM (Pre-party 6:30PM)

StageOne at FTC, Fairfield

3RD ANNUAL BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST


FRI SEP 8, 4PM - 10PM

SAT SEP 9, 9AM - 10PM

SUN SEP 10, 9AM - 6PM

The Klein, Bridgeport

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER FARMHOUSE 4TH ANNUAL KNOBLOCH FAMILY FARMHOUSE LOBSTER & CLAM BAKE


FRI SEP 8, 6:30PM

Fedele Family Farmhouse Plaza, Stamford

FAIRFIELD CENTER STAGE PRESENTS

"FUN HOME"


FRI SEP 8, 7:30PM

SAT SEPT 9, 7PM

SUN SEPT 10, 2PM

Plus next weekend, same times

Trevi Lounge, Fairfield

VIOLET WILLOWS


SAT SEP 9, 7PM

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport

JAMIE HULLEY ARTS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS "WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT" ARTS GALA


SAT SEP 9, 7:30PM

Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield

AN EVENING WITH JUSTIN PAUL & FRIENDS

WITH KELLI O'HARA & JAMES NAUGHTON


SAT SEPT 9, 8:00PM

The Westport Country Playhouse

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

EXHIBIT OPENINGS


THE ARTIST COLLECTIVE OF WESTPORT'S "EXHILARATING NEW POP UP!"


WED SEP 6, 6PM RECEPTION

THURS SEP 7 - SAT SEP 9, 6PM

SUN SEP 10, 5PM ARTIST TALK

Westport Country Playhouse, The Barn

Participating artists include CAFC members Janine Brown, Susan Fehlinger, Emily Laux, Toby Michaels, Jay Petrow, Diane Pollack, and Jen Williams.

“COMMONALITIES:

ART, FRIENDSHIP & FAMILY"


THURS SEP 7, 9AM - 4PM

The Mayor's Gallery of Stamford

The artwork by Margaret A. Phillips & Mayann Weinberg will illustrate a sweet story of friendship through an art exhibit that showcases the work of two women who met over 30 years ago. Weinberg is a Stamford-based mixed media artist who embraces many forms of art, frequently combining techniques, while Phillips focuses on fiber art and drawing. On view through Nov 8.

"TATOO TRIBE:

THE INDELIBLE CONNECTION"


THURS SEP 7, 6PM

The MAC, Milford

Enjoy drinks and small bites and explore a small part of a large, rich tattoo history - a once sacred art form that has been part of the innate human desire to mark the body since the beginning of time. This personal collection is curated by artist Jim LoPresti and includes tattoo antiquities and photos of tattoo collectors, from primitive to modern culture.

"BLUE SKIES: NOW MORE THAN EVER"


THURS SEP 7, 6:30PM

C. Parker Gallery, Greenwich

In an artistic endeavor that transcends canvas and paint, this exhibition is a unique fusion of artistic expression and environmental advocacy. Spotlighting a topic of global concern – the quality of the air we breathe - the show includes the work of artists, including Cultural Alliance members Felicity Kostakis and Lisa Cuscuna.

THE GREENWICH ART SOCIETY PRESENTS "JYOTI DESAI"


THURS SEP 7, 6:30PM

The Burton Young Greenwich Health & Beauty Center


In support of local artists, this opening includes a raffle, champagne and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Chef David Feldman. RSVP to reserve your spot.

G & B CULTURAL CENTER ARTISTS EXHIBIT


FRI SEP 8, 6PM

Wilton Library

An exhibit of area artists from the G&B Cultural Center, a non-profit organization in Wilton, supporting the visual and performing arts in a local and collaborative manner for all ages. On view through September 29.

ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW


SAT SEP 9, 4PM

Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan

Kicking off its 2023/24 season, the Carriage Barn presents its largest show of the year, featuring 175 pieces that celebrate the range, interests, and talents of member artists working across all subjects, styles, and media. All work is for sale and can also be viewed through an online gallery launching on Sept 11. Live music, refreshments and Betty Barker Award presentation all included!

10TH ANNUAL FALL JURIED EXHIBITION


SAT SEP 9, 5PM

Loft Artists Association Gallery, Stamford

Come to a reception and award ceremony for the LAA 10th Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, featuring 60 drawings, paintings, photographs, mixed media pieces and sculptures. On view on weekends through Oct 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

"INSPIRED BY REALITY"


SAT SEP 9, 5PM

Easton Public Library

Honor Cultural Alliance artist member Barbara Loss in an art reception and exhibit of her photography. On display in the Conference Room and Glass Case of the library through October 15th.

SELFI.e. | INNER AUTHORITY: A SPECIAL SOLO EXHIBITION BY MEGAN R. ORR


SAT SEP 9, 5:30PM

Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery

In an age of selfies and smart technologies, this exhibition is an exposé of the selfies of the artist’s soul and consists of over 25 mixed media pieces and free writing entries created from 2020 to present-day. On view through Oct 1 during gallery hours & by appt only.

"VISIBLE RHYTHMS: PATTERN & COLOR" & "EVAN LINDQUIST ENGRAVES ENGRAVERS"


SUN SEP 10, 2PM

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk

This reception celebrates TWO exhibits: “Visible Rhythms” features 12 artists and a vibrant kaleidoscope of restless technicolor abstractions and “Evan Lindquist Engraves Engravers” is an exhibition of 30 copperplate engravings, exploring the stories of individual engravers. On view through Oct 29.

DON'T FORGET...

"REMEMBERING THE FAMILY STORE"


WED SEP 6, 7PM

The Avon Theatre, Stamford


ECCENTRIC WOMEN OF RIDGEFIELD


SAT SEP 9, 8PM & SUN SEP 10, 5PM

The Ridgefield Theater Barn


IN THE WINGS

SEPT 13

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport


SEPT 14

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University

MoCA Westport

Bendheim Gallery, Greenwich

Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library


SEPT 15

Ridgefield Playhouse

The MAC – Milford Arts Council


SEPT 16

City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport


SEPT 17

Art in Common Gallery, Ridgefield

Darien Arts Center


SEPT 19

StageOne at FTC, Fairfield

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