PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Holidays
Winter Wonderland Walk, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Nov. 28-Jan. 6. Safe, outdoor setting that includes Polar Palace, Fairy House Lane and Imagination Station, Poinsettia Pass, Winter Village Square, Snowman Park, Nutcracker Palace, Dreidel Drive, Gingerbread Boulevard, Kris Kringle Corner, Evergreen Lane, train display, custom artist and childrendesigned snowmen. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 adults, $10 children age 3-11 and seniors over 62. Children under three are free. Masks and social distancing required. Tickets at beardsleyzoo.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. 6, noon- 6 p.m. ursa.gallery
“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-ondemand catalog. 203-3325052, housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY
Specials
Virtual Diwali Celebration, hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Registration required. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary.org
Visual Arts
“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
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
GREENWICH
Holidays
“Together at Home,” virtual holiday extravaganza hosted by Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius, Nov. 19- Dec. 6. Event favorites include the Holiday House Tour, Holiday Boutique, Greenwich Winter Antiques & Design Show, Festival of Trees and Candlelit Evening Tours of Bush-Holley
House. Virtual passport tickets are $250 for all events. Schedule and tickets at greenwichhistory.org/antiquarius
Music
Greenwich Choral Society announces its virtual performance, James E. Moore’s arrangement of “An Irish Blessing,” available for viewing through the Choral Society’s website, gcs-ct.org. Rehearsals on Zoom every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m. until Dec. 15. Rehearsals are free. If interested contact admin@greenwichchoralsociety.org
Visual arts
“Places We Love” oil paintings by Jennifer Williams, Galerie 888, 96 Greenwich Ave. Exhibit on display through Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. galerie888.ct@gmail.com 203856-9048.
“Animal Attraction” by Heidi Johnson, Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Through Jan. 6. 203-6227947, flinngallery.com
“She Sweeps with ManyColored Brooms:” Paintings and Prints by Emily Mason, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. New exhibit on view Nov. 22-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.” 203869-0376, brucemuseum.org
NORWALK
Holidays
“Christmas Playtime at the Mansion,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Jan. 3. Wed-Thu, Sat-Sun noon-2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 youth, free children (7 and under). Museum’s doll collection along with several vintage toys will be exhibited. Tours of the new exhibit will be on a limited basis due to the continued threat of COVID-19 and to achieve safe distancing measures. Tickets must be purchased online through the website. No walk-ins accepted. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion .com
Music
“Musical Afternoons with Jim Clark,” jazz concert series hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom: “From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Journey Across America,” Nov. 21; at 3 p.m. Register by e-mail to clahey@norwalkpl.org. 203899-2780 ext. 15133.
Specials
“Living Lights,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Exhibit features creatures that have the unique ability to glow in the dark, through fluorescence or a natural process called bioluminescence. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. 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
Visual Arts
“Color Burst: Pastels and Paintings,” Solo show by Ronnie Gold, Art Annex CT, 112 Rowayton Ave. Through Nov. 20. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or by appointment. email artannexct@gmail.com, artannexct.com
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. is open daily from noon-2 p.m. The exhibit, “About Women,” in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center will mark the physical reopening of the galleries, and will run through Jan. 3. $10. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion. com
STAMFORD
Visual Arts
“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
Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. “Multiplicity-Psyche, Culture and Change in 2020,” virtual exhibit runs through Dec. 1. Gallery hours: Fridays 5-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org