THINGS TO DO
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Dance
“The Nutcracker” Benefit Performance presented by Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation, live- stream from Klein Memorial Auditorium, Jan. 16, 6: 30 p. m. Tickets: $ 30 individual live stream, $ 60 family live stream. theklein.org
Music
Terrapin The Grateful Dead Experience, virtual concert experience streamed by Musae, using their 360°/ VR platform, hosted by River Spirit Music and The Bijou Theater, Jan. 15, 7: 30 p. m. $ 15. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bijou Theater, which continues to struggle to “keep the doors open” due to the Covid19 pandemic. Tickets at terrapinband.com
“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 athome 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- akind 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
Lectures
Virtual programs hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom: “Natural Solutions To Building A Strong Immune System,” Jan. 14, 6: 30 p. m.; “Trial of the Century: Nuremberg,” Jan. 19, 6- 7 p. m. Registration required. 203- 797- 4505, danburylibrary.org
Specials
“9/ 11 Memorial & Museum,” virtual tour hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Jan. 16, 3- 4 p. m. Registration required. 203- 797- 4505, danburylibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Abstractions: Shadows & Runes” photo exhibit by Joy Bush, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through March 26. Viewing in- person and virtually. 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
DARIEN
Visual Arts
Expressionist works of Connecticut artist, James Grabowski, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. On view to the public Through Jan. 30. Gallery hours: Wed- Sat 9: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. 203- 655- 6633, gearygallery.com
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. 203- 2590346, 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
“See Hear: Revealing the Links Between Impressionist Art and Music” virtual webinar with artist Christopher Campbell, art historian Nancy Locke, and pianist Boris Berman, hosted by Bruce Museum on Zoom, Jan. 19, 7- 8: 30 p. m. $ 20. Register at brucemuseum.org or call 203- 869- 0376.
“Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and The Red Mill, Cos Cob,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. In- person exhibit on view Jan. 16- March 28. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting greenwichhistory.org/visit.
Online classes hosted by Greenwich Art Society on Zoom: “Portrait Drawing & Painting with Leeanna Chipana,” Jan. 14- Mar 25, Thursdays only from 10 a. m- 1 p. m. $ 475 tuition; “Art History for Travelers,” through Feb. 15, 4: 30- 6 p. m. $ 100 tuition. Registration required 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. 203- 4893556, e- mail derdos@gclementgallery.com, gclementgallery.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 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.” 203- 869- 0376, brucemuseum.org
HARTFORD
MLK events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day: Messages of Hope, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Jan. 18. Pick up a free art pack full of supplies to design a mixed- media collage from home, noon- 5 p. m. Hhighlights tour, 11 a. m., family tour, 11: 15 a. m. Reserve your timed ticket on the Museum website. Tour capacity is limited and pre- registration required. Virtual activities: reading by children’s book author Abdul- Razak Zachariah, dance performance by Jakar Hankerson, and discussion about the poetry of Jayne Cortez and her critical work in the Black Arts Movement, available online on the Museum website. thewadsworth.org
Music
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks In- Depth with Carolyn Kuan. Online conversation focuses on composer Florence Price, the first noted African American female composer to gain national status. Presentation includes a her Concerto in One Movement for Piano performed by pianist Michelle Cann. View the conversation and concert Jan. 15 beginning at 8 p. m. through Jan. 20 at 5 p. m. at hartfordsymphony.org/masterworks-indepth. hart-fordsymphony.org.
NEW CANAAN
Visual Arts
“Texture + Transparency,” virtual tours and online programming hosted by The Glass House, available on the website. theglasshouse.org
“The Golden Door,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Jan. 16. In- person viewing, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Related events: Michelle Loh, New York City- based art advisor and gallery director will produce video interviews with the “Golden Door” artists that premier weekly. Schedule in advance at 203- 966- 9700, ext. 3, silvermineart.org
NORWALK
Books
Nonfiction Chat: “Aftershocks: A Memoir ” by Nadia Owusu;” and “Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World” by Andrea Pitzer, virtual discussion hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Jan. 20, 3 p. m. Register at vkramer@norwalkpl.org
Films
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk IMAX Theater, 10 N Water St. Reopens for seven weeks of films in a memorable giant- screen finale. Through Jan. 18. IMAX movie tickets are $ 5 per person. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. See the entire IMAX finale movie schedule, view trailers and reserve tickets at maritimeaquarium.org.
Visual Arts
“A Slug’s Life: Facing the Climate Endgame,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Jan. 16- June 13. Exhibit features forms and adaptations of animals from ocean reefs, discover the important warnings they can tell us about climate change. The exhibit blends live marine animals with sculptures of a type of sea slug called nudibranchs by New Haven artist Gar Waterman, plus photos by divers from around the world. Limited guest capacity, masks required, ticket sales online with timed entries. $ 26.95, $ 24.95 age 65+, $ 19.95 ages 3- 12. Free with admission. 203- 852- 0700, maritimeaquarium.org
“From the RAC Studio: Instructors and Students Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Jan. 30. Gallery hours: Tue- Fri noon- 5 p. m.; Sat 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. rowaytonarts.org
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 oneyear membership will be required to enter. Enter submissions on the website. 203- 838- 9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Norwalk Historical Society and Norwalk Historical Commission calls on the community for historic objects and artifact donations to be featured in the upcoming permanent exhibit in the Smith Street Jail entitled “Miserable Vagrants, Petty Thieves and Scamps: A History of Crime in Norwalk.” Seeking Norwalk-related photographs, mugshots, documents, memorabilia and ephemera pertaining to crime, punishment and the police. While particular emphasis is on the pre- 1940 era and Norwalk specifically, there is an interest in viewing or hearing about all items that fall within the above categories regardless of location or time period. Complete an object donation form at bit.ly/2Xa8PLT norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, 203- 846- 0525.
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. 203- 8319063, norwalkpark.org/public-art
“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
STAMFORD
Books
Author Talk: Aimee Molly, author of “Goodnight Beautiful,” virtual webinar hosted by Ferguson Library on Zoom, Jan. 14, 6 p. m. Registration required at fergusonlibrary.org/events/
MLK events
MLK Science Workshops, Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Jan. 16- 18, 11 a. m.- noon, 1- 2 p. m., or 2: 30- 3: 30 p. m. Programs held in the Farmhouse classroom to allow for distancing and limited to 10 kids per session. Masks required. Members: $ 12/ class/ child, Nonmembers: $ 15/ class/ child. info@stamfordmuseum.org
Visual Arts
2021 New Members Exhibit– Multi Media Art, virtual exhibit offered online by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, through Feb. 6. 203- 325- 1139, stamfordartassociation.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