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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHEL
History Book Group with “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin, virtual discussion hosted by Byrd’s Books on Zoom, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.. Free. 203-730-2973, byrdsbooks.com
BRIDGEPORT
Mark Normand, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, 10, 7:30, 9:45 p.m. $132-$46. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Art-inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online through Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p.m. Lineup: “Nothing Changes: Art For Hank’s Sake,” Oct. 9; “Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck,” Oct. 16; “The Original,” Oct. 23; “The Light of Fire,”and “8000 Paperclips,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.org
Outdoor Concert Series at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. The Zamboni’s, Oct. 10; Rah Digga, Oct. 17. Concerts take place in the parking lot. Gates open 1 p.m. Music starts 2 p.m. Rain date is the Sunday after each show. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets sold the day of the event. Masks required. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free on-site COVID-19 testing offered by Southwest Community Health Center. 800-424-0160, theklein.org
Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market, McLevy Green, corner of State St. and Main St. Through Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mask required. lauren.dssd@infobridgeport.com
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Two daily sessions allowing up to 500 guests per session. Hours: 9 a.m.noon, close for cleaning; re-open, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. close. Guests must wear a mask. New online ticketing system. $15 adult, $13-$10 child and seniors, children under 3 free. 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, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Nov. 2. Gallery hours: WedFri, noon-5 p.m., Sat noon-4 p.m. Online exhibit also on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery.org
“The Roots of Abstraction,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. New 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
CENTERBROOK
Autumn Arts Festival in Madison, seeks representational and abstract painters, collage artists, photographers, potters, glass, wood and fiber artisans and jewelry designers for Outdoor Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd./ Route 1 and Copse Road. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists participating on the Green can submit to a 6-week show, “At Spectrum Gallery: The Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit,” at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, through Nov. 8. spectrumartgallery.org 860-767-0742.
DANBURY
A Grave (Virtual) Affair-200 Year Anniversary “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Registration required. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary.org
Railway Museum, 120 White St. Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gift shop, children’s play area closed. The Rail Yard Local train ride not operating. 203-778-8337. For updates visit danburyrailwaymuseum.org
Farmers Market, Railway Museum, 120 White St. Through Oct. 30. Fridays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local produce, fresh baked goods, vendors of all types, live music. Masks required. 203-792-1711, danburyfarmersmarket.org
“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 accepting submissions for 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. The deadline for submitting art is Oct. 9, 5 p.m. Exhibit will run Oct. 28-January 2021. Submit cawct.org/ arts-are-greater-than
DARIEN
Discussion about the American Artist J. Alden Weir with Allen Despres, hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org. sskerrett@darienlibrary.org
Fall Garden Preparation with Sean, General Manager of The Gardener’s Center & Florist, virtual lecture on Zoom hosted by Darien Library, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. Register at darienlibrary.org
“Mysteries of the Ordinary,” Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. In-person exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Gallery hours: WedSat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed Musicals Presents a Livestream Concert from Chicago’s Freedom Hall: “Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings
Judy Garland,” Oct. 11, 7 p.m. $35. Tickets available by phone, or online. 860-8738668. goodspeed.org
EASTON
Author Talk: Alisha Gorder, author of “Joy: AModern Fable,” virtual book discussion hosted by Easton Library on Zoom, Oct. 8, 3:30 p.m. Registration required at eastonlibrary.org
ESSEX
Scarecrow FestiFall, downtown Essex, Oct. 8-29. Stroll a lamp-post presentation of scarecrows, dining and shopping. Mini-Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt for children at participating retailers along Main Street. Scavenger maps available at participanting venues. essexct.com
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, hosts public cruises on the Connecticut River ThursMon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860-767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
Essex Art Association’s virtual exhibit, “Art in Isolation,” on view. Submissions on a rolling basis accepted. essexartassociation.com
FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts outdoor Comedy with Michael Black, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Oct. 10, 5, 7 p.m. $30, $40 VIP lawn seats; Mark Normand & Joe Lisi, Oct. 11, 5, 7 p.m. $30. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Kimberly Wilson’s “A Journey” Musical One-Woman Show, Trinity Episcopal Church’s front lawn, 651 Pequot Ave. Oct. 10, 3 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Social distancing, masks and be registered in advance required. Bring chairs. Register at bit.ly/33QyaNs 203- 2550454.
Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are accepting vendor sign-ups for the Holiday Pop-Up Market, that takes place at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road., Nov. 14, 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is limited and tables reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. 203259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org
GREENWICH
Cocktails & Comedy with comics Jane Condon and Kelly MacFarland, virtual fundraiser on Zoom, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. $45 per household. Meal options available to pre-order from Aux Délices. Proceeds benefit The Undies Project. Purchase tickets and meals at undiesproject20.givesmart.com
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Fall Term is re-opening for in-person & online classes. Registration for current and new students are being accepted. Classes start Sept. 14. G.A.S. Studio School will follow strict Covid safety protocols for those classes to be held in our studio. Register at greenwichartsociety.org
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
Juried Exhibit, Greenwich Art Center’s Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Through Oct.24. Viewing hours by appointment, weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends noon-4 p.m. greenwichartsociety.org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” through Nov. 1. Wed-Sun, 1-hour time slots at noon, 1:30, and 3 p.m. 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 BushHolley House remains closed. Reserve at greenwichhistory.org or 203-869-6899
“Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-E,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Nov. 1. “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” On view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, through Oct.11. Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition.com. Admission by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission free. 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
GROTON
Open Air by Day, an exhibit of outdoor sculpture and installation art on the grounds, and Open Air by Night, a series of outdoor art film and video art projections onto the facades of the historic Branford House and Avery Point Lighthouse. All exhibits and events are free. openair2020.art.uconn.edu
GUILFORD
Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. is open outside. The public is welcome on the museum grounds to see the historic buildings in person, explore the site’s history through new interpretive signs, figure out the three Visitor Center “What Is It?” window displays, and play a scavenger hunt and submit answers for a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Outdoor visitors are also encouraged to picnic, play catch, read, paint, etc. Social distancing required. Online offerings with photos, videos, and historical information on social media, a museum collections database , and a Whitfield House virtual tour. Parking is free. 203453-2457 or e-mail whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov.
HAMDEN
“Hamden Art League Plein Air Show,” current on-line exhibit available for viewing at hamdenartleague.org
KENT
“By the Sea” exhibit by artist Christine Lombardi, Library Gallery, 32 N. Main St. Through Oct. 30. Library is open for browsing the gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only. 860-927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
LITCHFIELD
Behaving Birdly — Photographic Study of Birds Acting Like Birds, virtual program hosted by White Memorial Conservation Center Museum on Zoom and Facebook Live, Oct. 10, 2-3 p.m. Advance register. 860-567-0857, whitememorialcc.org
Nigerian Refugees photographer Lee Cantelon in-house exhibit of “Nigerian Refugees,” Wisdom House Spiritual Retreat and Conference Center, 229 E. Litchfield Road. Exhibit runs thru Nov. 15. Face masks and registration required. 86o-567-3163, wisdomhouse.org
LYME
“Land & Sea,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Oct. 9-Nov. 19. Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. 860434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
MADISON
RJ Julia Booksellers hosts author events via Zoom: Ina Garten, author of “Modern Comfort Food,” Oct. 10, 5 p.m. Ticketed virtual event. $35 event and one copy of book. Purchase tickets on our website. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival, Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. Social distancing measures, masks and to use hand sanitizer before entering each individual booth or visiting artists under one of the larger tents. 860-663-5593, spectrumartgallery.org
MIDDLEFIELD
Rachel Feinstein, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. $30. Socially distant, outdoors on the patio and lawn area. Rain or shine. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First glass of beer or wine is included with the ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
Corn Maze: “Thank You Our Heroes,” Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Through Nov. 1. Mon-Fri 1-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun & holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10. Covid-19 policies enforced. 860-349-1793, lymanorchards.com
MILFORD
“Partus Sequitur Ventrem: the History of Slavery in America,” virtual lectures hosted by Milford Library on Zoom. Related Lectures: “An American Dilemma:” African America after Freedom, 1865present,” Oct. 14. Register at milfordlibrary.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: B Street, Orange Center Road Fairgrounds. Oct. 10, 7 p.m.; Destination, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Orange Center Road Fairgrounds. Tickets are based on a per car basis with up to 4 people in a car. Food trucks. Keeping each car socially distant will allow for up to 4 people to sit outside the car witmh a barrier of a car and distance between vehicles for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
MAC MusicFest In the Park Benefit Concert & Auction, Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m. $90 VIP, $65 general. The Bargain, DynaMojo, and Hitch & The Giddyup perform. Bring blankets, chairs, flashlight or lantern. No candles. Coolers and thermoses permitted for snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Masks required. 203-878-6647, milfordarts.org
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online outdoor events. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
About Boating Safety Course, online boating course offered by SCG Auxiliary Milford Flotilla, Oct. 8, 6:30-9 p.m.; Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. $60. Advance register at a0142403.uscgaux.info. All students need to get a State of CT Conservation ID Number before taking the class. Register for a free ID number at ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales
Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks, through Nov. 14. Walk starts at Hotchkiss Bridge, Factory Lane. Online ticket price $18 per person, $23 walk-up ticket per person exact cash only. To ensure health, and safety walk is strictly limited to no more than 25 people. Advance tickets recommended. 203-214-7554, spiritsofmilford.com
“Frost/Nixon,” hybrid live on stage/virtual event staged by Eastbound Theater Company, Oct. 9, 10, 7 P.M.; Oct. 11, 2 p.m. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
MORRIS
College Street Music Hall presents Twilight Concerts on The Farm: Neko Case, South Farm, 21 Higbie Road. Oct. 13, 6 p.m. $160. collegestreetmusichall.com
MYSTIC
Virtual Run/Walk/Waddle for the African Penguins, Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd. Oct. 10, all day. Participate virtually with a two-mile walk or choose from a 5K or 10K race and submit your time. New this year: 5K Waddle! Show your support by wearing your special .5K bib when enjoying a socially-distant cocktail with friends all while also supporting a local business. mysticaquarium.org
“Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea,” Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. New exhibit now open, C.D. Mallory Building “A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft,” exhibit on view in Collins Gallery. 860-572-0711, mysticseaport.org
NEW CANAAN
Member Show, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit in-gallery and virtually through Oct. 11. Free members. Suggested donation for guests. 203-5943638, carriagebarn.org
“70th A-One Exhibit,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Oct. 16. Works on-site and virtually, . Galleries open by appointment only, Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule in advance at 203-966-9700, ext. 3; silvermineart.org
Land Trust Preserves open with restrictions. New Canaan Sculpture Trail’s Livingston-Higley Preserve offers, “Sugar Maple,” sculpture by Bridgeport artist Carlos Davila, through Oct. 31; and “Passages,” by Thomas Berntsen, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW HAVEN
Yale Peabody Museum’s Fiesta Latina! moves online digital experiences throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Programs are free, bi-lingual, and accessible to participants of all ages. Regular programming every Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. The Peabody will release videos live on the Yale University YouTube channel and host watch parties on the Peabody Facebook page. Visit the Peabody website, Facebook page, and Yale’s YouTube channel all month long to watch and share videos celebrating traditional and contemporary Latin American cultures.
Elm Shakespeare Company launchs an online Teen Troupe for ages 13-18 on Zoom. Rehearsals are Saturdays beginning Sept. 19, with the final performance intended for Halloween Night. $350 payable online or via check. Registration on the Elm Shakespeare Company website or by e-mail to registration@elmshakespeare.org
New Haven Museum: “Documenting the COVID-19 Crisis,” an effort to collect stories and photos of life in New Haven during the coronavirus quarantine. Also virtual offerings. newhavenmuseum.org
Beinecke Library at Yale University has a new offering on YouTube: “Introduction to the Collection of Modern European Books and Manuscripts with Curator Kevin Repp.” Digital exhibits: “1917 Silent Protest Parade Fifth Avenue, New York City,” “Protest Culture in Peril: Frigidaire under Threat in Italy Today,” “Carl Van Vechten’s Harlem Renaissance Portraits,” “America and the Utopian Dream,” “Making the Medieval English M anuscript.” beinecke.library.yale.edu
“Untitled Bathtub Theater Project,” virtual production hosted by Yale-Cabaret available on website, Oct. 9, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, 4, 8 p.m. $6. Tickets at yalecabaret.org or by phone at 203-432-1566.
“NOW” Exhibit by Elizbeth White, Ely Center of Contemporary Art, 51 Trumbull St. Through Nov. 15. City-Wide Open Studios Weekend: Oct. 17, 18. Gallery hours: Sundays 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays 5-8 p.m. and by appointment. All Covid-19 health guidelines will be strictly followed. elycenter.org
Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. is open with temporary hours, Fridays noon-7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays noon-4