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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Trey Kennedy, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. March 4, 7: 30 p. m., March 5, 7 & 9 p. m. Check website for show and ticket availability. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport. stressfactory.com
Visual Arts
“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
Visual Arts
“The Human + Animal Bond,” Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St. Ingallery show through March 7. Masks required and use hand sanitizer upon entering. Gallery hours: WedSat noon- 6 p. m.; Sun noon- 5 p. m. 860- 767- 0742, spectrumartgallery.org
DANBURY
Specials
Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year, virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, March 9, 6 p. m. Registration required. 203797- 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
DARIEN
Books
Meet the Author hosted by Darien Library on Zoom: Kate Russo, author of “Super Host,” March 4, 7 p. m. Register at darienlibrary. org Need help registering e- mail apstaff@ darienlibrary.org.
Lectures
Virtual lectures hosted by Darien Library on Zoom: “Strong Women in History: Ida B. Wells,” March 8, 3 p. m.; “Gardens of Cornwall and Devon,” March 9, 10 a. m.; “The Rise of the Virtuoso with Gil Harel,” March 9, 7 p. m. Register at darienlibrary. org Need help registering e- mail apstaff@ darienlibrary. org
Visual Arts
Darien Arts Center’s Smartphone Photo Contest, “Pic Darien: Images of Hope, Heroes and Home.” Winners announced March 28. darienarts. org
FAIRFIELD
Books
Virtual Author Talk hosted by Fairfield University Bookstore on Facebook: Dan Gutman, author of “Houdini and Me,” March 10, 6: 30 p. m. Q& A. Visit facebook. com/ FairfieldUBookstore to join the event. All event books available for purchase online at fairfieldbookstore.com or in the Bookstore, 1499 Post Road in Downtown, 203- 2557756.
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Paul Virzi, J. B. Percival Co., 63 Unquowa Road. March 4, 6 & 8 p. m. $ 29. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Dance
Emily Coates and Emmanuèle Phuon present “The Creative Process,” virtual presentation hosted by Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University, March 4, 11 a. m.- noon. Information at quickboxoffice@ fairfield. edu, or contact the box office at 203- 254- 4010. Tune in to the program at thequicklive.com
Music
Orin Grossman, PhD- Europe: From Spain with Love: The Music of Isaac Albeniz, virtual performance and lecture hosted by Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, March 5, 4- 5 p. m. $ 10, free for Quick Center members. Password protected event. All viewers must purchase their ticket in advance through the Quick Center Box Office at quickcenter. com 203- 254- 4010, thequicklive. com
Specials
“Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism” presented virtually by journalist and author Katherine Stewart, hosted by Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, March 8, 7 p. m. Register at bit. ly/ hffcStewart
Visual Arts
“The Art of the Discovery,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Through March 27. Masks required and all COVID protocols followed. 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
“By Design: Theater and Fashion in the Photography of Lalla Essaydi” art exhibit featuring photos by Lalla Essaydi, 3- D virtual tour and audio guide, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view through the museum’s website, through May 21. thequicklive.com fairfield. edu/ museum
GREENWICH
Visual arts
Artist Talk: “The Artists of Instagram: Everything You Always Wanted to Know and Aren’t Afraid to Ask,” virtual webinar hosted by Bruce Museum on Zoom, March 4, 7- 8: 30 p. m. Q& A to follow. $ 20 nonmembers, free members. Register at brucemuseum.org or call 203- 869- 0376, ext. 311.
“Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and The Red Mill, Cos Cob,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. In- person exhibit on view through March 28. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting greenwichhistory.org. Museum Store open Mon- Fri 9 a. m.- 5 p. m., Sat- Sun noon- 4 p. m. Library and Archives open by appointment only. Guided Tour Site and Landscape Tours, Sat & Sun ( weather permitting) and must be reserved in advance. The Bush- Holley House remains closed.
Online classes hosted by Greenwich Art Society on Zoom: “Portrait Drawing & Painting with Leeanna Chipana,” through March 25, Thursdays only from 10 a. m- 1 p. m. $ 475. Registration required at admin@ greenwichartsociety.org or 203- 629- 1533.
MADISON
Music
Lenten Concert Series with guest organists performing on the historic 1929 Möller pipe organ, hosted by First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane. Line- up: Walden Moore, March 5. All concerts are 12: 15- 12: 45 p. m. Each recital will be broadcast over the steeple speakers. Sit in your car and listen or bring a chair and sit on the lawn. Also streamed live on the church’s Facebook page. 203- 245- 2739, ext. 14, fccmadison.org or Facebook page.
MIDDLETOWN
Visual Arts
Wesleyan University’s Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery presents “Flames of My Homeland: The Cultural Revolution and Modern Tibet” works by Tsering Dorje, Tsering Woeser, and Ian Boyden, Wesleyan University Center for the Arts, 283 Washington Terrace. Through April 1. wesleyan. edu
MILFORD
Books
Presentation by author Richard Seltzer, virtual event hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, March 10, 2 p. m. Register at milfordlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Home” Member Exhibit, virtual exhibit hosted by Milford Arts Council, through March 18. 203- 8786674, milfordarts.org
NORWALK
Films
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk IMAX Theater, 10 N. Water St. opens its new 4D Movie Theater. 3D glasses send the action spilling off the screen and over audiences, with additional sensory special effects, such as scents, bubbles, wind, mists and more. Two films: BBC Earth’s “Shark: A 4D Experience” at 15 minutes after each hour, and “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” at 45 minutes after each hour, weekdays, and on weekends & holidays, the movies will run alternatingly every 20 minutes starting at 10: 20 a. m. 4D movie tickets: $ 7 per person, $ 6 members. Tickets optional in addition to Aquarium admission. Aquarium admission: $ 26.95 adults, $ 24.95 seniors ( age 65+), $ 19.95 children ( ages 3- 12). COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. See the entire movie schedule, and reserve tickets at maritimeaquarium.org.
Lectures
“Oystering in Norwalk, Connecticut” by photographer Bill Whitbeck, virtual chat hosted by Norwalk Historical Society on Zoom, March 4, 5: 30 p. m. Q& A to follow. Free. Registration required at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org
Visual Arts
“A Slug’s Life: Facing the Climate Endgame,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Through 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
“In the Garden,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through March 6. Gallery hours: Tue- Fri noon- 5 p. m.; Sat 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. rowaytonarts.org
“Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lockdown,” Lockwood- Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave.
Exhibit opens April 8 and run through Aug. 29, and will be held in the Billiards Room. For more information on schedules, tour tickets and programs visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, 203- 838- 9799.
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 Norwalkrelated 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
RIDGEFIELD
Lectures
“Did She Just Say That? Women’s Voices, Impropriety, and The Power of Speaking Up” by Gina Barreca, online lecture hosted by Ridgefield Library on Zoom, March 4, 7 p. m. Register at ridgefieldlibrary.org or call 203- 438- 2282.
Music
Pepsi Rock Series on Film: “The Rolling Stones Shine A Light,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. March 5, 7: 30 p. m. $ 10. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Face masks required at all times. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203- 438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. March 6, 5 & 8: 30 p. m. $ 35. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Face masks required at all times. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203- 438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Specials
“Doktor Kaboom & The Wheel of Science,” virtual Family Series event hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, March 4, 1 p. m. $ 10. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Visual Arts
Ridgefield Guild of Artists CameraWorks 2021, Ridgefield Guild Of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane. Through March 28, noon- 4 p. m. Tickets are free, but entry is by appointment through Sign- up genius on our website. 203- 438- 8863, rgoa. exhibitions@ gmail. com
“Twenty Twenty” exhibit of works on paper that presents the work of seven artists whose work is based on photographic imagery, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Through March 14. In- person viewing but timed ticketing reservations required. aldrichart.org
STAMFORD
Books
“Nature’s Best Hope” by Douglas Tallamy, Ph. D., Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, live, interactive online author event hosted by Stamford Museum & Nature Center, March 10, 6- 7: 30 p. m. $ 15 members, $ 25 nonmembers. Register at stamfordmuseum.org
Outdoors
Maple Sugar Festival, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, March 7, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. $ 10 nonmembers, $ 7 members. Register at stamfordmuseum.org
Visual Arts
“Welkom to Amsterdam et Vienna” online exhibit featuring Gayle Gleckler and Tony Woolner, Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Through March 13. 203- 325- 1139, stamfordartassociation.org
“Global Garden: Resonant Beauty” Solo Exhibit of Orchid Paintings by Patricia Laspino, Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Galleries, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Through March 21. 203- 977- 6521, stamfordmuseum.org
“Small, Smaller, Smallest,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Through March 21. In- gallery all member exhibit of small works. Gallery hours: Fridays 5- 7: 30 p. m.; Saturdays 1- 4 p. m. Facemasks required. 203- 247- 2027, loftartists.org
WEST HARTFORD
Music
Music at the Red Door series livestreamed on St. John’s Episcopal Church’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Line- up: Pipes Alive! Organ Recitals- Carolyn Craig, March 7. Links for streaming at reddoormusic.org.
WESTPORT
Books
Virtual Authors Talk hosted by Westport Library: Abraham Riesman, author of “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee,” March 8, 7- 8 p. m. westportlibrary.org
Lectures
“The Doctors Blackwell,” virtual event hosted by Westport Library, March 4, 7- 8 p. m. Register at westportlibrary.org
Music
Connecticut Guitar Festival, virtual event hosted by Suzuki Music School, March 5- 7. Kickoff Concert featuring female artists in Jazz, Rock, World Music and Classical guitar: Camila Meza, Sus Vasquez, Badi Assad, and Ana Vidovic, March 5, 7- 9 p. m. The virtual festival continues through the weekend with performances and events. The weekend caps with a festival guitar orchestra composed of Connecticut teachers, alongside their students, performing the piece “Pop” by acclaimed guitar composer Andrew York. Pillow Concert with Rami Vamos, March 7, 2- 3 p. m. For a full list of events and corresponding links visit facebook. com/ connecticut guitarfestival/ events. Overview of entire festival visit connecticutguitarfestival.com
Specials
Virtual programs hosted by Westport Museum for History and Culture: Chats on the Past: Stephen James, author and podcaster, March 5, 5- 6 p. m.; Tuesday Treasure: Hang on to Your Hats, March 9, 6- 6: 30 p. m. To watch live and ask questions, visit the museums Facebook page or YouTube channel.
University of Connecticut Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course explores notable events and periods in Connecticut history with “Connecticut’s Hidden History: 16401848,” virtual program hosted by Westport Museum for History and Culture, March 9, 1: 45- 2: 45 p. m. Register for UCONN’s OLLI course at olli. uconn. edu/ welcome.
Visual Arts
“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