PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Damon Wayans Jr., Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. March 25, 7:30 p.m., March 26 & 27, 7 & 9 p.m., March 28, 7 p.m. $200-$60. Shows will follow all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Films
Housatonic Museum of Art celebrates Women’s History Month with an online documentary film, “Equal Means Equal,” March 25, 7 p.m. Free. Q&A with director Kamala Lopez to follow. The film will remain available for viewing for an additional seven days. For link visit museum.housatonic.edu/womenshistory
Music
“Mozart to Beethoven to Mahler,” virtual concert recorded at The Klein Memorial Auditorium, featuring Mira Wang, violin and GBS musicians, all socially distanced, under the direction of conductor Eric Jacobsen, available for at-home viewing as of March 13. Tickets at gbs.org
Specials
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. events: FrogWatch Virtual Training, March 25,7 p.m.; National Zoo Lovers Day, April 8; Virtual Zoo Tots, April 14, May 12, June 9, 10:30 a.m. $10. Register; Easter Sunday at the Zoo, April 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Endangered Species Day, May 15. Hours Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests must wear a mask. Tickets are online purchase only and must be purchased prior to your visit. beardsleyzoo.org
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
“DAZZLE: A Garden of Glass” exhibit of hand-blown glass by glass artist Peter Greenwood, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Victorian Greenhouse, 1875 Noble Ave. On view through April 6. Open seven days a week 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Zoo admission: $15 adults, $10 children 3-11 and seniors over 62. Children under three are free. All the pieces in the show will be available for purchase at the end of the exhibit. Masks required, social distancing must be observed. Purchase tickets at beardsleyzoo.org
DANBURY Visual Arts
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage presents a virtual tour of their special exhibit, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, March 30, 6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 203-7974505, danburylibrary.org
“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 Lectures
Virtual lectures hosted by Darien Library on Zoom: “Strong Women in History: Amelia Earhart,” March 29, 3-4 p.m.; “Organize Your Time with Ronni Eisenberg,” March 31, 7-8 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org Need help registering e-mail apstaff@darienlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“George Stewart: Seasons of Change,” Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through March 31. Inperson exhibit runs . Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-6556633, gearygallery.com
FAIRFIELD Comedy
Luis J. Gomez, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. March 26, 8 p.m. $38 In-Person. fairfieldtheatre.org
Easter
Spring Egg Hunt, Connecticut Audubon Society, 2325 Burr St. April 3, with multiple times to choose from. $10/child, $5/adult CAS members, $15/child, $6/adult nonmembers. Advance registration required. Fun-filled family activities, socially distanced visits with a special rabbit, healthy snacks and a spring take-home craft. Held rain or shine. Bring your own basket! Sign up early to get your preferred time at ctaudubon.org/2021/03/egg-hunt-savethe-date/.
Music
Lee Ritenour, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. March 30, 7:45 p.m. $55. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
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
“Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and The Red Mill, Cos Cob,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Inperson exhibit on view through March 28. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting greenwichhistory.org. Museum Store open Mon-Fri 09 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.
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
NEW CANAAN Visual Arts
“Sagerman and Clement: HighPerformance Color” paintings by Robert Sagerman and sculpture by John Clement, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through May 1. 203801-9590, rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com. heathergaudiofineart.com
“Texture + Transparency,” virtual tours and online programming hosted by The Glass House, available on the website. theglasshouse.org
“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 & virtually 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
NORWALK Books
Readers Choice Book: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano, virtual event hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, March 25, 3 p.m. Register with Cynde Bloom Lahey at 203899-2780 ext. 15133, or clahey@norwalkpl.org.
Comedy
Stand Up Comedy with Kerryn Feehan and Jared Schwartz, B.J.Ryan’s Magnoila Room, 57 Main St. March 27, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $20. Attendance limited due to COVID19. Ticket information visit fairfieldafterdark.com
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
“Spring Juried Show” taking place at Rowayton Arts Center through April 10. 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.
OLD SAYBROOK
Films
Exhibit on Screen: “Easter in Art,” in person screening hosted by Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. March 27, 1 p.m. $15. Enjoy classic films on the Kate’s big screen, with surround sound, in a physically distanced and safe environment. Masks required. 860-5100453, thekate.org
Music
Virtual Live Stream Concerts hosted by Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center: A.J. Croce, March 25, 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 single stream; Chris Smither, March 27, 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20 single livestream; Taj Mahal, March 27, 9 p.m. Tickets start at $25 single livestream. Tickets sold only by calling the box office. 860-5100453,
thekate.org
Ticket to Ride-Beatles Tribute, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. In-person concert, March 26 & 27, 8 p.m. are Sold Out, March 28, 3 p.m. $35. Physically distanced and safe environment. Tickets sold only by calling the box office. 860-510-0453, thekate.org
RIDGEFIELD
Films
“The Ten Commandments,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. March 28, 1 & 7 p.m. $12:50. Masks and social distance required at all times. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Pepsi Rock Series on Film: “The Kids are Alright-The Who Documentary from 1979,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. March 26, 7:30 p.m. $12. 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
Stage
National Theatre of London: Classical Series with “War Horse,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Live-stream event available March 31-April 6, at 1, 4, & 7 p.m. all days. $15. When you buy a ticket, you must choose a date & time to watch the screening. Just like a live show, you can ONLY watch on the date & time you select. ridgefieldplayhouse.org, visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
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
“After the Mobile,” a two-part solo exhibit by artist Tim Prentice that features twenty indoor works, five outdoor works, and a video portrait of the artist, presented both in the Museum’s galleries and Sculpture Garden. The indoor exhibit on view from March 29-Oct. 4, and the outdoor installation on view from Sept. 19, 2021-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
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt, Evangelical Community Church, 1155 Newfield Ave. March 28, 11:30 a.m. Social distancing masks required. Advance registration required at bit.ly/3rHbhHd
Easter Egg Celebration, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2810 Long Ridge Road. Through April 3. Enter a chance to win an Eggceptional Easter basket. Contest is through April 3 with a blindfold drawing held at noon on April 3. To enter, complete the Easter Coloring Page
downloadable from the website stfrancisstamford.org/news or pickup one up in front of the church. Return your entry to the church.
Forest Easter Egg Adventure, Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Wheels in the Woods Trail, 39 Scofieldtown Road. March 26-April 3. Times vary. $25 per child, 1 free adult. Participants can check in anytime within the first half hour of their registered session. Hunt on the trails to gather eggs in the woods, then return back to the Wheels in the Woods picnic area to meet some live animals. Rain or shine. All tickets must be purchased in advance. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org
Visual Arts
“Spring 2021” online exhibit offered by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, March 27-April 24. Opening March 27, 4 p.m. 203325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org
“The Artistry of Fans Exhibit” and “Stamford's Toy Chest Exhibit,” Stamford History Center, 1508 High Ridge Road. Duel exhibits on view through June 1. For visiting hours visit stamfordhistory.org, 203-3291183.
WESTPORT Specials
“New Works/New Voices: Phenomenal Women Inspire,” virtual storytelling event hosted by Westport Country Playhouse, March 30, 7 p.m. Tickets are Pay What You Can, starting at $2. Registration is necessary to access the broadcast on the Playhouse’s YouTube channel (Westport Play house ), visit westportplayhouse.org/show/womeninspire/. The event will be posted for later viewing on the Playhouse’s website and YouTube channel. westport play house
Visual Arts
Westport Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place welcomes artist Norm Siegel as exhibitor for the month of March. The Bookshop is located at 23 Jesup Road. The exhibit is open to the public during business hours: Thu-Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. westportbooksales.org
“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
WILTON Easter
Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) Decorating Workshop for Adults and Kids, Wilton Historical Society’s Abbott Barn, 224 Danbury Road. April 3, 1-3 p.m. $30 members, $40 nonmembers. COVID restrictions strictly limits the workshop to 15 participants, and will follow safety guidelines. Family pods will be seated together. Registration required at info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257. wiltonhistorical.org