PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
ANSONIA
Specials
Derby Historical Society’s 12th Night Celebration, David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. Jan. 10, 11 a. m.- 3 p. m. Free. Masks required. Group/ tour sizes monitored. 203735- 1908, info@ derbyhistorical. org
BRANFORD
Visual Arts
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, presents “The Painted Doors of Branford,” Over sixty decorated doors will be displayed on Main St. as a symbolic reopening of our community. Visit the display, vote for your favorites, and participate in the silent auction to purchase and bring your favorite door home. All monies raised fund college scholarships for deserving & talented students who will be furthering their education in the written, visual & performing arts. Jeanettemobeck@ yahoo. com
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Jeff Dye, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 7, 7: 30 p. m. $ 120-$ 40; Jan. 8, 9, 6 & 8 p. m. $ 132-$ 44. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport. stressfactory. com
Music
“A Light in the Darkness,” virtual concert recorded at The Klein Memorial Auditorium, featuring pianist Tiffany Poon and twenty- seven GBS musicians, all socially distanced, under the direction of conductor Eric Jacobsen, will be available for at- home viewing through Feb. 1. $ 23. Tickets at gbs. org
Visual Arts
“In Accordion Time, Unfolding,” show by London Calling Collective, featuring mail art in the form of poetic accordion- fold books as well as diverse digital dialogues, the show reflects the bonds between artists as individuals and as a group as they reimagine community for life during and after a pandemic, Ursa Gallery, 100 Main St. Through Feb. 12, noon- 6 p. m. ursa. gallery
“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 through 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, now online on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery. org
“Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. New exhibit on view through Dec. 2021; “The Roots of Abstraction,” exhibit on view through Aug. 31, 2021. An appointment to visit the museum is necessary, and visitors must be prepared to comply with social distancing rules and wear protective face masks. Housatonic Museum of Art will also make the exhibit available as a slideshow, virtual tour and as a print- on- demand catalog. 203- 332- 5052, housatonicmuseum. org
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo online Zoo Photography Exhibit, “Photography Goes Wild.” beardsleyzoo. org
DANBURY
Visual Arts
Joy Bush will exhibit her work, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Jan- March. 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
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is hosting an online show meant to uplift and show the strength of community members during crises of the past year. “Arts Are > Greater Than” is open to artists in Connecticut and New York. Exhibit will run through Jan. cawct. org
FAIRFIELD
Outdoors
Nature Walk at Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1530 Bronson Road. Self- guided tour highlights some of the specimen trees and historic markers. Brochure with map available at the office kiosk or click the QR code from your smartphone to use the audio tour.
Visual Arts
“A Way of Feeling: Anna Pietrzak, Thomas Agrinier, and Hollis Heichemer,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Gallery hours: Wed- Sat 9: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m.; Sun 9 a. m.- 2 p. m. Masks required and all State Covid protocols followed. info@ hollistaggart. com, 212- 628- 4000.
“Outside” show by Art/ Place members, Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. On view in the gallery daily 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. until futher notice. 203- 319- 1404
“Crossing the Border: The Challenging Truths of Human Migration,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Through Jan. 23. In- person exhibit browsing hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, 3- 6 p. m.; Fridays, 3- 5 p. m.; Saturdays, 2- 4 p. m. Masks and physical distancing required. 203259- 0346, pequotlibrary. org
“Hiroshige I, Fuchu: The Abe River,” online viewing offered by Fairfield University Art Museum. fairfield. edu/ museum
GREENWICH
Educational
Greenwich Art Society Studio School Winter Term opens for hybrid, in- person & new online classes. Classes start Jan. 8. G. A. S. Studio School will follow strict Covid safety protocols for those classes to be held in studio. Winter term class schedule and registration availability at greenwichartsociety. org
Visual arts
“Art History for Travelers,” online class hosted by Greenwich Art Society on Zoom, Jan. 11- Feb. 15, 4: 30- 6 p. m. $ 100 tuition. Register with Mary Newcomb at admin@ greenwichartsociety. org or 203- 629- 1533.
“MASKED/ UnMASKED,” by Serge Clement and Marina Kamena, Gilles Clement Gallery, 45, E. Putnam Ave. Through Jan. 19. Hours: Tue- Sat 10: 30 a. m.- 6: 30 p. m. 203489- 3556, e- mail derdos@ gclementgallery. com, gclementgallery. com
“Animal Attraction” by Heidi Johnson, Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Through Jan. 6. 203- 622- 7947, flinngallery. com
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. 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
Exhibit of children’s book illustrations from the archives of artist, illustrator, and author James Stevenson, “Fun / No Fun: Children’s Book Art,” through April 18; “She Sweeps with Many- Colored Brooms:” Paintings and Prints by Emily Mason, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Exhibit on view through March 21; “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. Tue- Sun, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. for selfselected 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.” 203- 869- 0376, brucemuseum. org
NORWALK
Lectures
ArtScapades Lecture: “Cuban Art Uncovered: From Havana to the World,” virtual presentation hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Jan. 13, 6: 30 p. m. Register by e- mail to clahey@ norwalkpl. org
Outdoors
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Seal- Spotting and Birding Cruises: Jan. 9, 1 p. m. and Jan. 10, 2 p. m. Advance reservations required. $ 31.50, $ 26.50 for Aquarium members. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. 203- 852- 0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium. org
Visual Arts
Call to artists for a juried exhibit titled, “Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lockdown,” Lockwood- Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Submission deadline is Feb. 15, noon. Exhibit will open April 8 and run through Aug. 29, and will be held in the Billiards Room. Fine arts media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing, pastel, small sculpture, mixed media, photography, monotype, monoprint, and fiber art accepted. $ 35 fee for four images inclusive of a one- year membership will be required to enter. Enter submissions on the website. 203- 838- 9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion. com
City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is holding a virtual exhibit entitled “Splash.” Featuring artwork with pieces that bring light and energy via bright colors and dynamic composition. The exhibit will run through March 14. Artists and the public are encouraged to participate via the Gallery’s social media. 203831- 9063, norwalkpark. org/ publicart
“Days to Remember: Members Exhibit,” Center For Contemporary
Printmaking, 299 West Ave. Ingallery through Feb 21. Related event: “William Evertson: Mythologies,” recognizes the work of member William Evertson’s woodcut prints. Free. Admittance is by timed entry. Contact CCP to reserve a timeslot at 203- 899- 7999. E- mail: info@ contemprints. org
RIDGEFIELD
Lectures
ARTalk with Michael Gitlitz, Executive Director of the Katonah Museum of Art, with an online webinar hosted by Ridgefield Library on Zoom, Jan. 10, 2 p. m. He will focus on the history, mission, and architecture of the KMA and will feature several past, current, and future exhibits of note at the Museum. Register at ridgefieldlibrary. org or call 203- 438- 2282.
Visual arts
Exhibit “Frank Stella's Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries, through May 9, 2021. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart. org
STAMFORD
Visual Arts
2021 New Members Exhibit– Multi Media Art, virtual exhibit offered online by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, Jan. 9- Feb. 6. 203- 325- 1139, stamfordartassociation. org
“BIOPHILIA: A Dialogue with Art, Nature and Science,” Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Galleries, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Through Jan. 10. 203- 977- 6521, stamfordmuseum. org
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented by The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists ( CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, currently offers an online gallery, and a storefront display, 170 Bedford St. csopa. org
TORRINGTON
Stage
International Playwrights Festival production of “Put on a Grumpy Face” by Reed Halvorson, virtual production presented by Warner Theatre, streams through Jan. 13. No fee to watch but donations accepted. warnertheatre. org
UNCASVILLE
Comedy
Mike Feeney, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 7, 8 p. m.; Jan. 8, 7: 30 p. m.; Jan. 9, 8 p. m. $ 55$ 20. In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show: Pete Haddad, Jan. 8, 5 p. m.; Ben Pratt, Jan. 9, 4 p. m.; Matt Roberts, Jan. 10, 4 p. m. $ 15, $ 10; Silly Sunday: Gordon Baker- Bones & Friends, Jan. 10, 8 p. m. $ 20, $ 15, $ 10. comixroadhouse. com mohegansun. com
WASHINGTON
Visual Arts
Washington Art Association issues a call for entries for its “Post Pandemic” Exhibit that will be on view in 2021. COVID- 19 global pandemic is an unprecedented event and presents a unique opportunity for artists to discover themselves. Participants are invited to submit up to three original 5” x 7” ( postcard sized) works to be selected for inclusion in a group show that highlights each artist’s experience, impressions, and processes during the pandemic. info@ washingtonartassociation. org.
Institute for American Indian Studies Indoor Museum, 38 Curtis Road. Masks required inside the museum and outdoors on the grounds when you are within six feet of other visitors, staff, or presenters. Museum and Grounds are open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a. m.- 4 p. m.; Sundays, noon- 4 p. m. 860- 868- 0518, e- mail general@ iaismuseum. orgiaismuseum. org
WESTPORT
Visual Arts
“Artists in Residences,” hosted by Miggs Burroughs and Westport Library Exhibit Curator Carole ErgerFass, includes twenty- four videos that provide an exclusive look inside the home studio of working Westport artists. westportlibrary. org
“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
“Say the Word,” Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Exhibit on view through March 31 in the South Gallery near the main entrance. Online exhibit, “Westport’s Suffragists- Our Neighbors, Our Crusaders.” westportlibrary. org
“Westport In Focus,” online exhibit collaboration between the Westport Museum for History & Culture and Westport photographer Jerri Graham. The exhibit on social media platforms allows Westporters to tell their own stories about living in the town considered “ground zero” for the coronavirus epidemic in the state.
WILTON
Visual Arts
Wilton Historical Society’s online show, “Citizens at Last: Hannah Ambler, Grace Schenck and the Vote” on- line exhibit runs through Sept. 21, 2021.
Works by Contemporary Artists of Modern Craft in celebration of the publication of their 50th catalog, Browngrotta Arts, 276 Ridgefield Road. browngrotta. com
Art in the Park Exhibit, a virtual festival hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site. All works will be included in a virtual exhibit on Weir Farm's website. nps. gov/ wefa
“Weir Farm Artist- in- Residence Reflections: Creating During the Pandemic,” video hosted by Weir Farm Art Alliance. Episodes resume in Jan. View all available episodes and connect with the Weir Farm Art Alliance on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and website. weirfarmartalliance. org