New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
GOINGS ON
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
John Crist, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St., April 15, 7:30 p.m., April 16, 7 & 9 p.m.; April 17, 9 p.m. $210-$70. Shows will follow all state guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Earth Day
Housatonic Community College’s STEAM Center of Excellence celebrates Earth Day with a series of activities that focuses on protecting our planet. “Day of Action: Growing Gardens and Building Birdhouses,” events are all online and free. Through April 22. For line-up visit website. housatonic.edu/EarthDay
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Earth Day events: Party for the Planet Giveaway at the Zoo, April 17. The first 100 families to enter the zoo will receive a Party for the Planet swag bag with trowel for planting, reusable veg bags, SAFE cards, window clings to deter bird strikes and more; Beardsley Park Cleanup, April 17 & 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon both days. Socially distanced. Gloves, trash bags, paper pickers and companionship provided; you bring your energy, face mask and desire to help clean up the Earth. Everyone who participates can enter the zoo that day for the discounted price of $9; Zoom Conversation: “Careers in Conservation with Zoo Educator Justin Vaughan,”
April 17, 2 p.m.; Zoom Monarch Watch with Jen Farrell, April 18, 2 p.m. The first 50 families to enter the zoo will receive reusable zoo bags filled with fun and informative ways to help the Earth on April 22; Join the Zoo on Facebook and Instagram Live, April 22, 1 p.m., to celebrate Earth Day! Covid-19 safety rules remain in effect. Tickets must be purchased on the zoo’s website at beardsleyzoo.org. Face masks required for everyone over the age of 2, with the exception of those with medical conditions that preclude wearing them. Social distancing is mandated throughout the zoo. For more information and to register for any of the programs, visit beardsleyzoo.org/party-forthe-planet.html.
Visual Arts
“ARTcade downtown pARTy, A day of art, music, design and vintage,” Arcade Mall, City Lights Gallery, and Ursa Gallery, April 24. City Lights and Ursa Gallery are hosting companion exhibits: City Lights exhibit is “Pandemic Art” and “Here Comes the Sun” is at Ursa Gallery. Ricardo Reyes of Cosmic Jibaros and Savor City presents his ensemble Latin Americana, musicians include Ricardo Reyes on guitar and vocals, Dan Tressler of fiddle and vocals, Obanilu Allende on percussion, Rich Zarkowski on upright bass, Jeff Smith on banjo. Vending at the Arcade, noon-6 p.m. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. The night ends with WPKN radio spinning discs at the Arcade. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-art-trail.org.
“divine knowing art exhibit” Guest curator Natasha Kuranko, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St., through April 17. Gallery hours: Wed-Fri, noon-5 p.m.; Sat, noon-4 p.m. Exhibit also 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 December; “The Roots of Abstraction” exhibit on view through Aug. 31. An appointment to visit the museum is necessary, and visitors must be prepared to comply with social distancing rules and wear face masks. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org.
BROOKFIELD Visual Arts
Juried High School Student Art Exhibit, Brookfield Craft Center’s Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, 286 Whisconier Road, through April 18. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri, noon-5 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. It will also be available to view online. brookfieldcraft.org or call 203-775-4526 or info@brookfieldcraft.org.
DANBURY Specials
Art Workshop Series-virtual live-stream programs hosted by Western Connecticut State University Department of Art on Zoom: “Potato Print:
Printed Mandala” presented by printmaker Karin Mansberg, April 18, 1-3 p.m. $25. Registration required at bit.ly/2P9QBK5; “Out the Window: Amaryllis Cityscape” led by painter Jess Bartlet, April 23, 3-5 p.m. $25. Registration required at bit.ly/3cD0Orn.
Virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom: “Enchanted Gardens: Pots with Pizzazz,” April 15, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. 203-7974505, danburylibrary.org.
DARIEN Lectures
Virtual lecture hosted by Darien Library on Zoom: “Make ‘Em Laugh:” A History of Movie Comedy,” April 21, 7 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org. If you need help registering, e-mail apstaff@darienlibrary.org.
Visual Arts
“Observations in Abstract” works by Caroline O’Callaghan, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road, through April 31. Inperson exhibit. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com.
FAIRFIELD Specials
“What Should I Grow in My Medicinal Herb Garden?” virtual event presented by Fairfield Public Libary on Zoom, April 21, 6:30 p.m. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Stage
Theatre Fairfield presents “[title of show],” streaming live, April 15-17, 8 p.m.; April 17-18, 2 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 students. Tickets available through the Quick Center Box Office. quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
Visual Arts
“Unique Expressions” group exhibit featuring paintings by artists Gaby Collins-Fernandez, Gary Petersen, Kelsey Shwetz, and Yorgos Stamkopoulos, Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave., through May 8. 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. info@hollistaggart.com, 212-628-4000.
GREENWICH Films
Focus on French Cinema, the annual Francophone film festival presented by Alliance Française of Greenwich, will screen 10 films from Belgium in French with English subtitles, April 21-30. Visit website for schedule of films and tickets. focusonfrenchcinema.com.
Visual arts
Exhibit of paintings by Suellen Frick Lash, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road, through June 30, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. daily. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art Society, Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 203-629-1533 or e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org.
HARTFORD Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Marshall Brandon and Friends, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St., April 17, 8-10 p.m., $25. Show will be indoors. Capacity is limited and tables socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped and sanitized regularly, as per state mandate. Free parking at Marriot Residence Inn. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com.
Dance
“A New Stage: Curated by Tiler Peck,” full-length modern
dance production on view virtually, April 15-18. Ticket information at bushnell.org.
Music
Sunday Serenades: “Sculpture and the Symphony: From Prometheus to Piazzolla,” virtual concert series performed from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, available for viewing through June 10. $15, $10 members. Tickets at thewadsworth.org.
Stage
WORKshop Series: “The Sound Inside,” hosted by TheaterWorks, ondemand streaming available through April 30. $25. 860-986-7466, twhartford.org.
Visual Arts
“Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March” by Stephen Somerstein, Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. In-person gallery exhibit on view through June 5. Tue-Fri, noon-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-236-5621, chs.org.
MANCHESTER
Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Darren Rivera and Friends, Labyrinth Brewing, 148 Forest St., April 18, 7-9 p.m., $25. Show will be indoors. Capacity is limited and tables socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped and sanitized regularly, as per state mandate. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com.
MILFORD
Music
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: Motley 2-Motley Crue Tribute, Connecticut Post Mall, Sears front lot, April 16, 7 p.m. $95-$55; “Back to the Garden, 1969-Woodstock Tribute Band,” April 17, 8 p.m. $135-$30. Tickets are based on a per car basis with up to four people in a car. Keeping socially distant will allow for up to four people to sit outside the car for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. Food trucks. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
Specials
Coastal Center at Milford Point Anniversary Photography Contest in partner with Milford Photo host a special photo contest highlighting the wildlife, environment and visitors of the Coastal Center. Open to all amateur photographers. Photos must be taken over the last 25 years at the Coastal Center, including the Center building and grounds, such as the marsh observation platform, Long Island Sound observation platform, outer platform and adjoining sandbar. Visit the website for information and to register. bit.ly/2ZKiXMk NEW CANAAN
Specials
“Enclaves of Modernism: Houses From Chicago To New Canaan,” virtual presentation hosted by The Glass House on Zoom, April 19, 7 p.m. Register at theglasshouse.org.
Stage
“The Best of the Best,” virtual festival of one-act plays, recorded live on stage and available for viewing at your convenience, presented by Town Players of New Canaan, through April 23. $10-$100. To attend, purchase a ticket for date of your choice. The two-hour show will be available for you to stream 24 hours. tpnc.org, info@TPNC.org
Visual Arts
“Sagerman and Clement: High-Performance Color,” paintings by Robert Sagerman and sculpture by John Clement, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St., through May 1. 203-801-9590, rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com. heathergaudiofineart.com.
“David Hartt: A Colored Garden,” The Glass House. Exhibit on view April 16Nov. 15. theglasshouse.org.
“Spectrum Contemporary Art Exhibit Ode to Color,” April 18-May 15. Related event: Book signing for “Ode to Color: The Ten Essential Palettes for Living and Design,” at Carriage Barn Arts Center, April 17, 4:30-6 p.m., registration required; “Through Our Eyes IX: New Canaan High School Art Exhibit,” Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit will also feature a juried selection of work by NCHS alumni. In gallery and online. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Masks required. 203-594-3638, carriagebarn.org.
“Devine Frequent See,” solo exhibit of evocative oil paintings by Russell Ritell, Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road, through April 23. In-person viewing. CDC and CT state guidelines will be followed. Exhibit can also be viewed online. silvermineart.org.
NEW HAVEN
Dance
Yale Schwarzman Center partnered with the Yale Dance Lab and 16 dance artists to launch a 16-episode series, “Transpositions: Dance Poems for an Online World,” which features digital dance poems performed by dancers from 12 dance groups and in a variety of genres. The weekly series premiered on Yale Dance Lab and Yale Schwarzman Center websites, and each episode knits together local, national and international communities of dance and explores the continuous and interrupted dance practices in digital life. New episodes and behind-the-scenes interviews air through May 10. Visit bit.ly/3b1C5Ml.
Lectures
“Roger Sherman and the Creation of the American Republic,” presented by
Mark David Hall, virtual lecture hosted by New Haven Museum, April 19, 6 p.m. Register at newhavenmuseum.org or Facebook.com/NewHavenMuseum or call 203-562-4183.
Music
Yale School of Music Livestream and Pre-Recorded Stream Concert line-up: Spring Opera Showcase, April 16, 7:30 p.m., stream; New Music, New Haven, April 22, 7:30 p.m., livestream; Yale Philharmonica, May 7, 7:30 p.m., livestream. music-tickets.yale.edu.
Visual Arts
“Artists in Conversation with Michael Craig-Martin” at Yale Center for British Art, April 16, noon-1 p.m. Free. Advance registration required. britishart.yale.edu.
“PhotoGraphics,” prints by George Schaub, Art in the Hallway, 300 George St., through May 15. Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Prints available for purchase and pickup during the exhibit by contacting the artist at schaubphoto@gmail.com. gschaub.zenfolio.com.
NORWALK
Comedy
Comedians of the Compound, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St., April 16, 8 p.m. $25. Limited live audience. Inperson tickets are on sale online at wallStreettheater.com and live stream tickets are on sale at wallstreettheater.live.
Music
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra offers Streamed Spring Chamber Music Concerts: “Spring Strings,” April 16, 7 p.m.; “Woodwinds & Brass,” May 21, 7 p.m. $20 per household, $5 students. Tickets at norwalksymphony.org/buy-online.
Specials
Earth Day: “Conservation Norwalk: A Present Day History,” virtual program hosted by Norwalk Historical Society on Zoom, April 15, 5:30 p.m. Registration required at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.
RIDGEFIELD
Visual Arts
“After the Mobile,” a two-part solo exhibit by artist Tim Prentice that features 20 indoor works, five outdoor works and a video portrait of the artist, presented in the museum’s galleries and sculpture garden. The indoor exhibit on view from through Oct. 4, and the outdoor installation is on view from Sept. 19, 2021, to April 24, 2022. “Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey,” on view in the sculpture garden and in the galleries through May 9. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org.
STAMFORD
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts “Cigars, Bourbon and Comedy with Neko White and Joe Gerics,” Connecticut Cigar Co., 43 Bank St. April 15, 7 & 9 p.m. $50. Socially distanced; temperatures checked at the door. BYOB permitted. connecticutcomedyfestival.com.
Music
Stamford Symphony’s Spring Virtual Series: “Sublime Serenades,” April 17, 7:30 p.m.; “Times Change,” May 8, 7:30 p.m. stamfordsymphony.org/sublimeserenades/
Indigo Girls, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., April 20, 8 p.m. $65-$35. 203325-4466, palacestamford.org.
Visual Arts
“Spring 2021,” online exhibit offered by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, through April 24. 203325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org.
“The Artistry of Fans Exhibit” and “Stamford's Toy Chest Exhibit,” Stamford History Center, 1508 High Ridge Road. Both on view through June 1. For visiting hours, visit stamfordhistory.org, 203-329-1183.
UNCASVILLE
Comedy
Mike Finoia, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., April 15, 7:30 p.m.; April 16, 7 p.m.; April 17, 8 p.m. $45-$20. In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show: Pete Haddad, April 16, 5 p.m.; Malik Haddadi, April 17, 4 p.m.; Mentalist Jon Stetson, April 18, 4 p.m. $25-$15. Silly Sunday: Brian Glowacki, April 18, 8 p.m. $20-$10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com.
WESTPORT
Stage
“Rent Control,” virtual Script in Hand playreading written and performed by Evan Zes, hosted by Westport Country Playhouse, premieres April 26, 7 p.m., available on demand April 27 to May 2. Virtual tickets are $20 individual, $40 pair, $80 household streaming experience. Tickets at westportplayhouse.org, leave a message on the box office voicemail at 203-227-4177, or e-mail at boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org.
WILTON
Festivals
Drive-Thru Daffodil Festival, 3,500 daffodils planted by Wilton Garden Club members and Wilton Kiwanis helpers, hosted by Wilton Garden Club at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, April 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a COVID safe event. For all locations and driving directions, visit wiltongardenclub.org.