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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
DL Hughley, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Oct. 22, 7: 30 p. m., Oct. 23, 24, 7: 30, 9: 30 p. m., Oct. 25, 7: 30 p. m. $ 210$ 70. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening, bridgeport. stressfactory. com
Art- inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online through Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p. m. Line- up: “The Original,” Oct. 23; “The Light of Fire,” and “8000 Paperclips,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum. org
“Winter Wonderland” at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Zoo grounds will have 10 one- of- a- kind snowpeople sculptures from local artists on display at the Zoo from Dec- March. Online public vote to choose a first, second, and third place winner with cash prizes of $ 250, $ 125, and $ 75 respectively. beardsleyzoo. org jtaylor@ beardsleyzoo. org.
“Scream and Shout,” the art of Carlos Bautista Biernnay, absurd fiber art influenced by the artist's personal reactions to events on 9/ 11 in the United States and in Chile, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Nov. 2. Gallery hours: Wed- Fri, noon- 5 p. m., Sat noon- 4 p. m. Online exhibit also on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery. org
DANBURY
“Dino's Back” Tribute to Dean Martin, virtual program offered by Danbury Library on Zoom, Oct. 27, 6 p. m. Registration required. 203- 7974505, danburylibrary. org
“Broadway's Wicked Witches Talk Wicked,” virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Oct. 28, 7 p. m. Registration required. 203- 7974505, danburylibrary. org
“Postcards to an Island” Photo collages by Ann Nicholson Brown, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through Dec. 18. Regular gallery hours: Mon- Fri 8: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. Open to 1 or 2 visitors from the same household at one time, masks required. 203- 791- 1474, stillrivereditions. com
FAIRFIELD
“Icons- In These Troubled Times,” two virtual events hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church’s Art & Soul committee on Zoom: The Rev. Gary Gelfenbien, PhD, will discuss the use of iconography in general, Oct. 22, 7 p. m. ; The Museum of Russian Icons will discuss icons in their collection of John the Baptist, Nov. 14, 4 p. m. Advance registration required at tinyurl. com/ tecicons
Virtual Lectures hosted by Fairfield University Art Museum: “How to Look at an Abstract Painting,” Oct. 22, 5- 6 p. m. Check out the Museum’s exhibit, “Andrew Forge: The Limits of Sight” which will be part of the talk at fairfield. edu/ museum/ andrewforge; “Peggy Guggenheim: Visionary Woman Collector,” Oct. 25, 3- 4 p. m. Register on Eventbrite for the links to these lectures. 203- 254- 4046, fairfield. edu/ museum/
“Hindsight/ 2020: Humanistic Reflections on an Unprecedented Year” with Yolonda Wilson, online event offered by Fairfield University Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Oct 26, 5- 6 p. m. Free. Tune in at thequicklive. com; Open VISIONS Forum: Bernice Pan- Deploying Valuism: Can Fashion Reform Consumerism?, Oct. 27, 5 p. m. $ 20, free for Quick Center Members. Tickets at quickcenter. com
GREENWICH
Juried Exhibit, Greenwich Art Center's Bendheim Gallery. Online exhibit through Oct. 24. greenwichartsociety. org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” through Nov. 1. Wed- Sun, 1- hour time slots at noon, 1: 30, and 3 p. m. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum galleries, and the number of visitors will be limited. Museum Store is also open. Library and Archives open by appointment only. Heirloom gardens and historic grounds open, and new docent- led Site & Landscape Tours to come. The Bush- Holley House remains closed. Reserve at greenwichhistory. org or 203- 869- 6899
“Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo- E,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Nov. 1. “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition. com. Admission by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission free. Tue- Sun, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. for self- selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue- Sun, 10: 30- 11: 30 a. m. members. All remaining hours are unchanged. Mask or cloth face covering required. Museum store open. Online exhibits: “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK- the National Gallery of Denmark,” “Under the Skin,” and “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum.” 203869- 0376, brucemuseum. org
NORWALK
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Chris DiStefano, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Oct. 23, 8 p. m. $ 25. Inperson performance will also be live- streamed. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub. com
“A Haunting at Mill Hill- The Movie,” virtual fundraiser for Norwalk Historical Society, Oct. 23- Nov. 1, 5 p. m. $ 10. Tickets at millhillhaunt. com or norwalkhistoricalsociety. org
“Musical Afternoons with Jim Clark,” jazz concert series hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom: “What Is Jazz?” Oct. 24; “From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Journey Across America,” Nov. 21; “The Songs of Christmas: Songs and Film Clips from Classic Christmas Movies,” Dec. 19, all at 3 p. m. Register by e- mail to clahey@ norwalkpl. org. 203- 899- 2780 ext. 15133.
“Paint and Sip with Gouache,” offered by Rowayton Arts Center on Zoom, Oct. 23, 5- 7 p. m. $ 30. For an extra $ 30 RAC will deliver supplies to your home within a 15 mile radius of RAC. Register at rowaytonarts. org/ workshops, or call 203866- 2744, ext. 2.
“Color Burst: Pastels and Paintings,” Solo show by Ronnie Gold, Art Annex CT, 112 Rowayton Ave. Oct. 22- Nov. 20, Gallery hours: Tue- Fri noon- 5 p. m.; Sat- Sun 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. or by appointment. e- mail artannexct@ gmail. com, artannexct. com
City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is holding its second virtual exhibit to promote voting in the upcoming November election. The exhibit, entitled “Voice,” will include artwork that shows how everyone has a voice and can use that voice through the power of voting. Exhibit runs through Nov. 3. 203- 831- 9063, norwalkpark. org/ public- art
“Autumn Juried Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Nov. 14. Gallery hours: Tue- Fri noon- 5 p. m.; Sat 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. 203- 866- 2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts. org
STAMFORD
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In- Person screenings: “Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North,” Oct. 24, 11 a. m. $ 9 Avon members, $ 10 public. Post film Q& A with the Revered Marek Zabriskie and Racial Justice Resource Coordinator Kelli R. Gibson; “Just Mercy,” Oct. 28, 7 p. m. $ 9 Avon members, $ 10 public. avontheatre. org
Drive- In & Dine Talegate Movie Night: “Apollo 13,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road
( north parking lot). Oct. 23, 6: 30 p. m. Big
Green Truck Pizza. $ 75 member, $ 85 nonmember. Movie, all- you- can- eat pizza, salad, gelato, cappuccino, beer and wine ( 2 drink tickets). Socially distanced outdoor event for 21+. Each car will be given a space to park as well as a space to use throughout the evening. stamfordmuseum. org
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In- Person Thrillers: “The Exorcist: The Version You’ve Never Seen,” Oct .23,24,7:45 p.m ., Oct .25,3:45, Oct .26,28,7:45 p.m .;“Rosemary’ s Baby ,” Oct .24,3:45 p.m ., Oct .25,27, 7:45 p.m .;“Rocky Horror Picture Show ,” Oct .29,8:30 p.m ., Oct .30, 10 p.m .;“Halloween ,” Oct .30,10:15 p.m ., Oct .31, Nov .1,3,5,7:45 p.m .; “Beetle juice ,” Oct .30,7:45 p.m ., Oct .31, Nov .1,3:45 p.m ., Nov .2,4, 7:45 p.m. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. avontheatre. org
Trick or Treat on the Farm, Museum & Nature Center Heckscher Farm, 151 Scofieldtown Road ( north parking lot ). Oct .23-29,5-6 p.m .$15 nonmembers, $ 20 ( includes 1 child and 1 adult admission). stamfordmuseum. org
Friends of The Ferguson Library and the Mystery Writers of America/ New York Chapter host “CrimeCONN Express,” series of five one- hours virtual sessions for writers and mystery lovers on Zoom, Oct. 22- Nov. 19. Sessions take place Thursdays 7 p.m. Line-up: True Crime in Connecticut, Oct. 22; CT Writers in the Time of COVID, Oct. 29; The Art of Writing, Nov. 5; Finding New Ways to Stay Connected, Nov. 12; How Bestsellers Got That Way, Nov. 19. Free to attend. Registration required for each individual session at fergusonlibrary. org/ crimeconn- express 203 351- 8231.
Fall Call- Quarantini Time, Virtual Happy Hour for Fun and Fundraising on Zoom, Oct. 23, 6 p. m. $ 75, $ 125, $ 175. Short program followed by a Zoom Dance Party. “Quarantini Bags” with appetizers, beverages and other gifts. 203- 324- 9258, arict. org
“Together Again” Stamford Symphony’s annual gala and concert will take place virtually, Oct. 24, 7: 30 p. m. Gala and concert will be free. Questions e- mail Karine Jeanneret at marketing@ stamfordsymphony. org or call 917- 359- 1495.
WESTPORT
World’s Largest Abstract Painting Event + Concert: Guinness World Record Attempt, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Oct. 24, 1- 3 p. m. Masks and socially- distanced painting and a concert by New York City’s singing cowboy, Hopalong Andrew. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for concert seating. On- site food trucks, or bring your own picnic basket. Rain date Oct. 25, 1- 3 p. m. mocawestport. org
“Westport Show of Shows,” virtual fun and entertainment benefits the Westport Library. Show will live- stream from the Westport Library, Oct. 24, 7 p. m. $ 25. TV personality David Pogue serving as MC. Celebrities and popular local personalities, comedy sketches, humorous shout- outs, and musical numbers. Tickets at westportlibrary. ejoinme. org
“The History and Future of the New York Subways,” virtual event presented by Clifton Hood, author of “722 Miles: The Building of the Subways and How They Transformed New York,” Oct 26, 7- 8 p. m. 203- 222- 1424, marketing@ westporthistory. orgPop- Up Art Exhibit, “2020 People Politics Planet,” 23 Jesup Road. ( across from Westport Library). Through Nov. 30. Gallery hours: Thu 2- 8 p. m.; Fri- Sun noon- 6 p. m. 2020pppwestport. com
Commemorative Show Honoring Artist Kiyoshi Otsuka, Sorelle Gallery Fine Art, 11 Church Lane. Through Oct 27, 10: 30 a. m.- 5: 30 p. m. sorellegallery. com
“World Peace Exhibit,” MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Through Jan. 17. $ 10, $ 5 students/ educators, seniors ( 60+), free children 12 & under, Military Personnel and Healthcare Providers with ID. 203- 572- 2720, mocawestport. org
“Vanishing Species Vanishing Murals,” outdoor gallery in downtown Westport. Murals on exterior walls visible to shoppers, diners, and visitors, and will depict a different endangered animal species. Locations: courtyard at Bedford Square; next to Jeera Thai on the back of Sconset Square; Post Road below Amy Simon Fine Art, and along the handicapped ramp at the front of Anthropologie. amykaplanartwork@ gmail. com