The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
CALENDAR ANSONIA Specials
“Amazing Animal Adaptations,” Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane. Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m. Advance register. Free. 203-736-1053, ansonianaturecenter.org.
BETHEL Books
Write America Series hosted by Byrd’s Books on Crowdcast schedule: Garry Trudeau and Jules Feiffer in conversation about the art of cartooning, Jan. 24, 7 p.m.; Miranda Beeson, Emily Bernard, and Kurt Andersen, Jan. 31, 70 p.m.; Elizabeth Hawks Weinstock and Vijay Seshadri, Feb. 7; Billy Collins and Robert Reeves honoring Frank McCourt, Feb. 9; Tyehimba Jess, Molly Gaudry, and Marie Howe, Feb. 14; Arthur Sze, Alice McDermott, and Henry Louis Gates, Feb. 21; Grace Schulman and Samyak Shertok, Feb. 28. Registration for each event can be made at byrdsbooks.com
Book Group with “When We We’re Vikings” by Andrew David MacDonald, Byrd’s Books, 178 Greenwood Ave. Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Free. 203-730-2973, byrdsbooks.com
BRANFORD Dance
Open Dance Party, Dance in Rhythm, 19 S. Main St. 2fl. Jan. 22, 7:30-10 p.m. $15. Group lesson, 7 p.m. 203-481-1333, danceinrhythm.com
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Juston McKinney, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 21 & 22, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Visit website for tickets. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Dance
Dance to Live Music & Sound Healing with Cynthia and Rick Quintanal of Crystal Cymbalogy & JoJo Keane of Inspired Soul, The Knowlton, 305 Knowlton St. Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m. $30. 203-994-2824, keane.jojo@gmail.com
Music
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: British Legends of Rock Show, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. $21; Soulshine: Allman Brothers Experience, Jan. 21, 9 p.m. $33; Blue Star Radiation, Jan. 22, 9 p.m. $21.parkcitymusichall.com
Stage
“Rapunzel,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through Feb. 6. Sat, Sun only noon & 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 15, noon performance only). 203-576-1636, dtcab.com
Visual Arts
“SHIM Eco: The Coral Reef Principle,” Ursa Gallery in the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Through March 12. ursa.gallery
BROOKFIELD
Stage
“Night of the Assassins,” Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 184 Whisconier Road. Jan. 28-Feb. 12. Thu, Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $25, $20 seniors, students. brookfieldtheatre.org
CENTERBROOK Specials
Adult Classes and Workshops offered at Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St. In-person or online beginning Feb. 1 and run through March. Visit website for schedule, and to register and to pay. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
Visual Arts
“Concealment,” Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St. Jan. 29-March 13. Open House Weekend Jan. 29, 1-6 p.m; Jan. 30, 1-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
COLCHESTER Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Rafi Gonzalez and Friends, Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill Road. Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m. $35. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
DANBURY
Comedy
PJ Walsh, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $30. 203-794- 9944, thepalacedanbury.com
Music
Harvest & Rust-Neil Young Tribute, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $30. Purchase tickets in advance by phone at 203-794-9944, online at thepalacedanbury.com, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime.
Visual Arts
“Scratching the Surface: David Haislip,” Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
DERBY Visual Arts
Artist Sarah Schneiderman repurposes plastic trash and debris to create artwork that addresses social, political, and environmental issues, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. On view through Jan. Tue-Sat, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reception with both an in-person and a virtual option, Jan. 8, 2-4 p.m. Registration required for the in-person or virtual reception at depdata.ct.gov/calendar/ viewev.asp?id=7584. donna.kingston@ct.gov or 203-734-2513.
EASTON Books
One Book/One Town Community Read with “Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family,” by Westport author Melissa Shapiro, DVM, Easton Public Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Snow date: Jan. 29. Registration required. eastonlibrary.org 203-2610134
Visual Arts
“Winter Celebration of the Arts Member Show,” hosted by Easton Arts Council, Easton Public Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. Through Feb. 26. Reception Jan. 22, 7 p.m. eastonartscouncil.org
ESSEX Specials
Holiday Train Show, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Through Feb. 20. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-767-8269, ctrivermuseum.org
FAIRFIELD
Books
The Literary Salon-virtual book club hour hosted by The Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University: “Start off 2022 with Heart-Everything you need to know about women’s heart health” with Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Jan. 25, noon-1 p.m. Free virtual event. Register at quickcenter.fairfield.edu
Comedy
Joe Matarese-Remember When?, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 21, 7:45 p.m. $28. fairfieldtheatre.org
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Not a Clam Bake with Funny Ladies-Ankara Savone, Christine MeEhan-Berg, Ashley Austin Morris, and Calise Hawkins, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Films
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Lineup: “Mean Girls,” Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m.; “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” Jan. 22, 1 p.m., Jan. 23, noon & 3 p.m.; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Jan. 22, 4 & 7:30 p.m.; “The Pursuit of Happyness,” Jan. 26, 3 p.m.; “Parasite,” Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29, 4 & 7:30 p.m.; “Aladdin,” Jan. 29, 1 p.m., Jan. 30, noon & 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at shucommunitytheatre.org
“Torn,” Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. $10. fairfieldtheatre.org
Music
GCTYO Concerto Competition, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Free, reservations required. gctyo.org
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Lineup: Ghost Light, Warehouse, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. $25. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Specials
Meditation and Mindfulness Classes hosted by Fairfield University Art Museum: Virtual only Jan. 24, 4-4:30 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3F7HL3n; and in-person only at Bellarmine Hall, Jan. 25, 4-4:30 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3fbnfV0
Stage
The Met Opera Live in HD presented by
Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Lineup: “Rigoletto,” Jan. 29, 1 & 6 p.m.; “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” Feb. 12, 1 & 6 p.m. $35, $30 seniors, $5 children and students (including FFLD U. students). quickcenter.com.
Theatre Fairfield’s Wien Black Box Theatre in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Jan. 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, 2 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 students. Show is live in-theatre or livestream. Tickets available at theatre-fairfield.org
Visual Arts
“Poetic Expressions,” Art/Place Gallery located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. Through Jan. 29. artplacegallery.org
“Parallels: Chloë Lamb and Bill Scott” a two-person exhibit of British artist Chloë Lamb and American artist Bill Scott, Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through Feb. 26. hollistaggart.com
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Exhibits: “Visiting John Taylor Arms: A Master Printmaker and His Circle,” Jan. 23-April 24; “Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” through April 3. Free Museum members, $5 nonmember adults, $3 students and seniors, and kids under 5 are free. fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Ink/ Stone,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 21-March 5. Related events: Opening Night Conversation, Jan. 20, 5-6 p.m. In-person in the Kelley Theatre located in the Quick Center or stream at thequicklive.com; Opening reception, Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. fairfield.edu/museum
Art in Focus Series: Alexandre Lunois, Bullfight, 1897, virtual event hosted by Fairfield University Art Museum, Jan 20, 11- 11:30 a.m. fairfield.edu/museum
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Adger Cowans: Sense and Sensibility,” presented in Bellermine Hall Galleries in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 28-June 18. fairfield.edu/museum
HAMDEN
Lectures
“Simple Measures to Support Your Immune System,” virtual presentation hosted by Hamden Public Library on Zoom, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. Registration required at hamdenlibrary.org
Music
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St. Lineup: Dogs in a Pile, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. $20-$10; Rachael & Vilray, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. $40-$35; Joata, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. $15-$10; Indigo DeSouza, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $20-$16; Alaska presents The Red 4 Filth Tour, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Tickets at spaceballroom.com
GuitartownCT presents Kings of Ghost Town, Best Video, 1842 Whitney Ave. Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. $25. guitartownct.com.
HARTFORD Comedy
Maddy Smith & Friends, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St. Jan. 21, 8-10 p.m. $25. Free parking at Marriot Residence Inn. 954-7296282, comedycraftbeer.com
Lectures
Connecticut Horticultural Society Presents: “Shall We Dance? Clematis as the Ultimate Garden Companion” with Linda Beutler, virtual presentation, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Free members, $10 nonmembers. Register at cthort.org
Music
Railroad Earth, Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St. Jan. 21, 8 p.m.; Blue-Eyed Phish, Jan. 22, 8 p.m.; Geoff Tate, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.; Keb Mo, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. $-$. Tickets at infinityhall.com
Specials
DCJR Events Presents: Diamonds Are Forever!, Chez Est, 458 Wethersfield Ave. Jan. 22, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 860-525-3243, chezest.com
Winterfest Hartford, Bushnell Park, 15 Trinity St. Through Jan. 31. Daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. winterfesthartford.com
Stage
“What The Constitution Means to Me,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. Jan. 26-30. Jan. 26 & 27, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 29, 2 & 8 p.m.; Jan. 30, 1 & 6 :30 p.m. Tickets available online at bushnell.org or by phone at 860987-5900.
“Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous,” Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. Through Feb. 6. Tickets start at $30. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. 860-527-5151, hartfordstage.org
Visual Arts
“Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health,” Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. Through Oct. 15, 2022. In-person gallery exhibit. Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-236-5621, chs.org
MADISON Books
RJ Julia Booksellers host author event on Zoom: Senator Will Haskell, author of “100,000 First Bosses: My Unlikely Path as a 22 year-old Lawmaker,” In Conversation with Roxanne Coady, Jan. 24, 6 p.m. Register on website. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Stage
Opera Theater of Connecticut announces auditions for CT-based singers for its diverse and dynamic 2022 season that will be performed at Andrews Memorial Theater in Clinton. Auditions will be held in Madison, Jan. 29 starting at 11a.m. Interested singers should send their resume and photo to Opera Theater at otc@otcsings.org. Include a copy of your vaccination card showing full vaccination as well as booster. Chosen singers will be contacted with a time and the address.
MANCHESTER
Lectures
Lunchtime Lecture: “Arsenic & Old Lace,” Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Jan. 26, noon. Free. 860647-9824, cheneyhall.org
MASHANTUCKET
Comedy
Anthony Rodia, Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $47; Sal Vulcano, Great Cedar Showroom, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $83, $63, $40. 860-312-3000, foxwoods.com
MERIDEN Specials
Stanley’s Kitchen Series offer Meatball Grinder Night, Meriden Turner Halle, 800 Old Colony Road. Jan. 20, 7 p.m. The price per dinner is $8. Reservations required at reservations@meridenturnersociety.com or 260-341-2542. meridenturnersociety.com
MIDDLEFIELD Music
Live Music with Rob Glassman Duo, 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. Jan. 21, 5-8 p.m.; Contemporary Pianist, Dan Catuccio, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 860-3496033, 1741pubandgrill.com
Specials
American Lantern Festivals, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Through Jan. 31, 5-9 p.m. $25 general admission 13 and up, $20 children 4-12, free children 3 and under. 860-349-6000, lymanorchards.com
Go-ating Out with Bradley Mountain Farms, Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $19 for two. Related event: Make N’Take Goat Milk Soap, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. 860-349-6000, lymanorchards.com
MIDDLETOWN Music Specials
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St. On-going events: Anything Goes Open Mic, Mondays 6:30-10 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Register; Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta, Thursdays 6:30-10 p.m. $5. Register; Aligned with Source: Empowering Workshop for Self Awareness, Saturdays 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $10. First Class Complimentary. All events require registration at buttonwood.org. Buttonwood Tree’s Art Gallery and Bookstore open Tuesdays 2-5 p.m., and by appointment. 860-347-4957, buttonwood.org
Music
Live Music: Whatup Funk, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Jan. 22, 8:30 p.m. $7. Tickets at milfordsportspub.com
MYSTIC Specials
Holiday Lights Spectacular, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd. Through Jan. 31. oldemistickvillage.com
NEW BRITAIN
Martin Luther King, Jr.
CONCORA presents Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert: Words & Music from the Harlem Renaissance, South Church, 90 Main St. Jan. 22, 4 p.m. Tickets for in-person and livestream at concora.org.
Music
“Ticket to Ride-Beatles Tribute,” Trinity-onMain, 69 Main St. Jan. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Snow date Jan. 29. For information 860-229-2072. Tickets at tickettorideusa.com/ticket-to-ride-usa
Visual Arts
“Celebrate New Britain’s 150th Anniversary Artwork Exhibit,” Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St. Paintings remain on display through March. trinityonmain.org
NEW HAVEN Lectures
“Reclaiming Your Community: You Don’t Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in A Better One” by real estate developer and urban revitalization expert Majora Carter, Yale University’s Afro American Cultural Center, 211 Park St. Jan. 26, 6 p.m. afam.yalecollege.yale.edu
Music
Citizen Cope, College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Jan. 21, 8 p.m. $55-$35. Tickets at collegestreetmusichall.com
Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Lineup: Black Sabbitch, Jan. 20, 7 p.m.; AZ presents Funtcase, Jan. 21, 8 p.m. Visit website for ticket information. 203-624-TOAD, toadsplace.com.
Stage
“Beautiful- The Carole King Musical,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. Jan. 21-23. Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun noon & 5:30 p.m. Tickets at shubert.com
“Fires In The Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn And Other Identities,” Long Wharf Theatre Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Through Feb. 6. Visit website for tickets and showtimes. 203-6931486, longwharf.org
Visual Arts
New Haven resident Roderick Topping’s striking images will be on view in a new exhibit, “Strange Times: Downtown New Haven in the COVID Era,” New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Through March 25. Register to visit the museum. newhavenmuseum.org or facebook.com/NewHavenMuseum or call 203-5624183.
“Sleep,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through March 20. 203-432-2800, britishart.yale.edu
“Confluence-When Four Artists in Isolation Come Together Again” by Meg Bloom, Phyllis Crowley, Roberta Friedman, Kathy Kane, City Gallery, 994 State St. Through Jan. 30. 203-7822489, city-gallery.org
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, online. Also visit the Museum’s full online exhibit line-up. peabody.yale.edu
“Reflections” by Liz Antle-O’Donnell, Ana Henriques and Mark St. Mary, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Feb. 6. Gallery Hours: Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-4 .p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-389-9555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
“Children of the Elm City,” New Haven Museum’s Small Exhibit Gallery, 114 Whitney Ave. New exhibit on view though the winter that focuses on the context of family, education, community, and technology through multiple generations and in differing social and economic circumstances. newhavenmuseum.org
NEW LONDON Comedy
Bring Your Own Improv A Benefit for The Bradley School, Garde Arts Center Oasis Room, 325 State St. Jan. 23, 3 & 6 p.m. 860-444-7373, gardearts.org
Music
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Fantasy, Garde Arts Center, 325 State St. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $12. 860-444-7373, gardearts.org
Visual Arts
“The Way Sisters: Miniaturists of the Early Republic,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Through Jan. 23. lymanallyn.org
NEW MILFORD
Visual Arts
“Seasons” by Thomas Adkins, Gregory James Gallery, 93 Park Lane Road. Through Jan. 31. 860-354-3436, gregoryjamesgallery.com
Juried Open Show for Painters, Mixed Media and Sculptors, Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, 11 Railroad St. Through Jan. 29. gallery25ct.com
NEWTOWN
Films
“House of Gucci,” Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Jan. 27-30, 1 & 7 p.m. Reserve tickets required. edmondtownhall.org
Music
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra presents a Chamber Concert, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, 56 Pole Bridge Road. Jan. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. doors, 5:30-6:30 p.m. music. $35. Tickets at ridgefieldsymphony.org/aquilias-nest
Colonial Automobile Group Music Series, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Through Jan. 29. All Shows 8-10:30 p.m. $45-$30. Lineup: Alpaca Gnomes, Jan. 29. edmondtownhall.org
Specials
Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Road. Events: Color Between the Wines, Jan. 20, 68:30 p.m. $13; Desserts & Wine Pairing, Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. $31. Visit website for tickets. 203518-4352, aquilasnestvineyards.com
NORFOLK Music
Livingston Taylor, Infinity Music Hall, Rt. 44. Jan. 21, 8 p.m.; Red Wanting Blue, Jan. 22, 8 p.m. Tickets at infinityhall.com
OLD LYME Visual Arts
“Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives,” Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St. Through Jan. 24. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 students, free children 12 and under. 860-434-5542, florencegriswoldmuseum.org
“Lennart Anderson: A Retrospective,” Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme St. Through March 18, daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, donations welcome. 860-434-5232, lymeacademy.edu
“First Impressions,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Feb. 24. Admission is free but a $5 donation suggested. 860-434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
OLD SAYBROOK
Specials
Shoreline Sailing Club Singles over 35 Group Event Date: Clark Memorial Field Bar/Lounge, 210 Elm St. Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Members and firsttime guests are free, all others $10. For information visit shorelinesailingclub.com and follow us on Facebook
REDDING
Lectures
Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy-An Evening of Discussion with Dr. Anthea Butler & Dr. Daniel Barrett, virtual event hosted by Mark Twain Library on Zoom, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. Free. marktwainlibrary.org
RIDGEFIELD Dance
Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: “Jewels,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 23, 12:55 p.m. $25, $20 members, seniors, $15 students. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Films
“Casablanca,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 26, 4 & 7 p.m. $12.50. Visit website or call for tickets. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Diversity Film Series hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 27-Oct. 12, 2022. Lineup: “Minari,” Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.; “Summer of Soul,” Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.; “Queen & Slim,” Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; “Lady Sings the Blues,” Feb. 23, 7 p.m. All films $10. Visit website for complete schedule. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Music
Pepsi Rock Series: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 20, 8 p.m. $90-$60; The Lord’s of 52nd Street, Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $47. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Stage
“The Divas,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Feb. 4-26. Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Feb. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. Cabaret-style seating. Tickets sold by the table. Information and tickets at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Visual Arts
“Colors,” online exhibit hosted by Ridgefield Guild of Artists, through Feb. 6. 203-438-8863, rgoa.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: “Duane Slick: The Coyote Makes The Sunset Better,” through May 8; “Prima Facie” by Milano Chow, through May 8; Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski: Portal Pieces, through May 29; and Karla Knight “Navigator,” through May 8. aldrichart.org
Shutterbugs Photography Exhibit “Visions 2022,” Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St. Through Jan. 27. ridgefieldlibrary.org
SHELTON Music
Billy Genuario, Spotted Horse Tavern, 100 Commerce Dr. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. spottedhorseshelton.com
STORRS Visual Arts
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut’s new exhibit, “Hecho en Puerto Rico: Four Generations of Puerto Rican Puppetry,” curated by Dr. Manuel Morán and Deborah Hunt, on view at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle. Through May 8. bimp.uconn.edu
STRATFORD Books
Ongoing Lobby Book Sale, Stratford Library, 2203 Main St. Library hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203385-4160.
Lectures
Sunday Afternoon Talk virtual presentation hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom: “This Land of Snow: A Journey Across the North in Winter” with Anders Morley, Jan. 30, 2-3:30 p.m. Register at stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/8737078.
Visual Arts
“Natures Beauty” by Derby artist Michael Bonaffini, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through Jan. 31. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. stratfordlibrary.org
Arts Alliance of Stratford’s “Through Our Eyes” Art Show & Sale” celebrates local Black artists and creatives in the community, Sterling House Community Center’s Gallery, 2283 Main St. Through Feb. 18. artsallianceofstratford.org.
TORRINGTON Visual Arts
“Wrench & Obi,” Exhibit, The Sophie Gallery, 15 Water St. Exhibit runs through Jan. 860-6182994, info@TheSophieGallery.com
UNCASVILLE Comedy
Chad Daniels, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 20, 8 & 10; Sherrod Small, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Jan. 22, 6 & 8 p.m. Visit website for tickets. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
Music
Lee Brice, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. $39, $29. Tickets through ticketmaster.com. mohegansun.com
Specials
Sun Wine & Food Fest, Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 28-30. Events: A Night with Toms Good Lovin-Join the pair for a mixology experience highlighting their new whiskey, “Toms Good Lovin.” Complimentary cocktails, Novelle Lounge, Jan. 28, 9-11 p.m. $40 advance, $50 day of the event; Game Day Brunch hosted by Buddy Valastro with Victor Cruz, Novelle Lounge, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $90 advance, $100 day of the event. Tickets to all events are on sale now on ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. mohegansun.com
WASHINGTON Lectures
Gunn Historical Museum’s Washington History Club at Night with “Notable Citizens of Washington Then and Now,” Gunn Library & Museum’s Wykeham Room, 5 Wykeham Road. Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. In person and on Zoom. Registration required to attend in person or online at gunnlibrary.org/gunn-museum/upcomingprograms/
Visual Arts
New collection of acrylic pour paintings by Connecticut artist Gerry Sacks on display, Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery, 5 Wykeham Road. Through Jan. 22. gunnlibrary.org
WATERBURY Dance
ASAP presents Pilobolus, Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Jan. 22, 2 & 7 p.m. Visit website for tickets. palacetheaterct.org, or call the Box Office, 203-346-2000.
Stage
“Mr. Wonderland,” Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Jan. 23, 2 p.m. Visit website for tickets. palacetheaterct.org or call the Box Office at 203346-2000.
“American in Paris,” Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Jan. 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 29, 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets start at $23. Visit website for tickets. palacetheaterct.org or call the Box Office at 203346-2000.
Visual arts
“Waterbury's Medical Professionals: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” Mattatuck Museum, 144 W. Main St. Exhibit open. mattmuseum.org
WESTBROOK Comedy
Friday Night Comedy, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road. Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. $25. 860-399-5901, watersedgeresortandspa.com
Specials
Shoreline Sailing Club Singles Meetings on Zoom: Jan. 20; Feb. 3; and Feb. 17. All meetings at 7 p.m. For instructions on zooming into the meeting, visit our home page at shorelinesailingclub.com
WEST HARTFORD Stage
“Five Guys Named Moe,” Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. Jan. 26-Feb. 27. $50-$40. Student Rush is $10 (cash only), available 15 minutes prior to curtain. Showtimes: Tue 2 p.m.; Wed, Thu 7:30 p.m.; Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Talk back with the cast after each Sunday matinee. 860-523-5900, ext. 10, playhouseonpark.org.
Visual Arts
“The Front Lines Project,” Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, 227 South Main St. On view. Admission to the exhibit is included in your admission to the museum open to the public 1-4 p.m. 860-521-5362, noahwebsterhouse.org
“Concurrent to An Inward Sea,” New Britain Museum of American Art presents an exhibit of works by Jennifer Wen Ma, Delamar West Hartford, 1 Memorial Road. The free exhibit is open to the public. 860-937-2500, delamar.com/westhartford
WILLIMANTIC Specials
Windham Textile and History Museum, 411 Main St. Events: Virtual Kid’s Projects: Valentine's Day Cards, through Feb. 13. $5 kits available from the museum to make a few cards and learn about Saint Valentine. Video is free to access. Check website for video and pick-up information; Historians Trade Fair, Jan 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 tickets event admission and a self-guided tour of the museum. Tickets available at the door. millmuseum.org
WINDSOR Lectures
“Titles, Trees & Towns: Windsor & its Western Lands” with Al Boehm, virtual history program presented by Windsor Historical Society on Zoom, Jan. 20 & 27, p.m. $5. Register once for both sessions at bit.ly/titlestreestowns
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