PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BEDFORD, N. Y.
Bedford Playhouse offers virtual movie trivia for ages 5- 9 weekly on Facebook and Instagram. Every Monday, 2 p. m., trivia questions are posted for the week and the winner from the previous week is announced. Winner receives a free popcorn voucher when playhouse reopens. 914- 234- 6704, bedfordplayhouse.org
BETHEL
Books
Byrd’s Books is open to the public Tue- Sat 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. Enter the front touch- free area of the store with a mask and one- at- a- time to pick up and pay for a purchase. The pick up bin is outside the door during bookstore hours. Further updates will be on the website and Facebook page. Vist website for winners of the bookmark contest. Winners receive $ 25 gift certificate to Byrd’s and bookmarks printed, distributed to customers. $ 10 gift certificate for Honorable Mentions. byrdsbooks.com
Kids
Library Story Time through Facebook Live with songs, stories, simple games, Mon- Fri, 10 a. m. bethellibrary.org
BRIDGEPORT
Kids
Discovery Museum Summer Programs for K- 6 students will be held virtually, June 29- Aug. 14, Mon- Fri, 9 a. m.- 3: 30 p. m. Live interactive sessions on Zoom. Advance registration required. info@ discoverymuseum.org. discoverymuseum.org
Music
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and Hall Neighborhood House jointly announce Javier Colon will perform in an online, Facebook Live concert to benefit both non- profit organizations, June 18, 8 p. m. Two- hour concert, with a link available for purchase for $ 50 per household. Combination concert ticket and after concert VIP Backstage Pass via Zoom is available for a limited number of viewers for $ 150. Tickets online at flipcause.com
Specials
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is open. Two daily sessions allowing up to 500 guests per session. Hours: 9 a. m.- noon, close for cleaning; reopen, 1 p. m.- 4 p. m. close. Guests must wear a mask. There is a oneway loop around the grounds to explore while social distancing. All buildings will be closed to the public. Pre- order food online from the café and pick it up at the take- out window, gift shop is open for online purchases for pick up at gift shop kiosk. New online ticketing system. $ 15 adult, $ 13-$ 10 child and seniors, children under 3 free. beardsleyzoo.org
Visual Arts
Housatonic Community College Virtual Student Art Exhibit. housatonic. edu
BROOKFIELD
Stage
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts Virtual Thursdays, 7: 30 p. m. Pre- recorded performances, live staged readings and live Studio B open studio performances. brookfieldtheatre.org
DANBURY
Dance
Vitti’s Dance Studio dance lessons on Facebook Live Mondays or Tuesdays, 7 p. m. Learn Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. Free. vittis@ vittisdancestudio.com
Kids
Library offers “Seuss on the Loose,” Mondays, 2 p. m.; Stories Mon- Fri 11 a. m.; and Storytime Live on Facebook every Friday, 11 a.. m. danburylibrary.org
Specials
Danbury Farmers’ Market, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. June 19- Oct. 30. Fridays only, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. Local produce, fresh baked goods, vendors of all types and live music. Masks required. 203- 792- 1711, danburyfarmersmarket.org
Visual Arts
Gallery at Still River Editions opens “Wish You Were Here,” Virtual and Real Postcard Exhibit, both run through Sept. 25. In- Gallery beginning June 22. stillrivereditions.com
Western Connecticut State University’s Senior Portfolio Virtual Exhibit on view on the Visual and Performing Arts Center Gallery Exhibit web page. wcsu. edu
EAST HADDAM
Music
Goodspeed Musicals’ “I’ll Drink to That” Instagram live Mondays 5 p. m.; “Greatspeed,” relive some of the theater’s greatest moments with special guests, Tuesdays, 5 p. m., on Zoom; “In the Spotlight” podcast every other Wednesday; “Home Office,” for fans of new musicals, Thursdays, 5 p. m., on Zoom. gooodspeed.org
FAIRFIELD
Books
Pequot Library offers a Zoom Meet the Author Event with Lian Dolan, author of “The Sweeney Sisters,” June 18, 6- 7 p. m. Register. pequotlibrary.org
Music
Make Music Day, June 21. Performers will perform solo or in small groups and concert participants must wear their masks and practice social distancing. Sign up at bit. ly/ 2XuXJSk
Fairfield County Children’s Choir is holding auditions. Register for a Zoom audition by e- mail to manager@ SingFCCC.org
Fairfield Theatre Company Facebook page offers live streaming events. fairfieldtheatre.org
Specials
Pequot Library offer activities for children and adults on Facebook. Activities include storytime, books clubs, special concerts and more.
Fairfield Museum’s Where’s Walt? Tuesdays, 3: 30 p. m. Live streams from a different Fairfield location on Museum’s Facebook page; Storytime Live! Wednesdays, 9: 30 a. m.; History Bites! Wednesdays, 12: 30 p. m. Lunchtime Chat; This Old Thing, Thursdays, 3: 30 p. m. Stories behind objects from museum’s collection, live on Facebook. “Weekly Art Challenge,” Mondays, 9: 30 a. m.; “Who’s this/ What’s this?, Mondays, 12: 30 p. m.; “Union Coffee Break, Fun Fairfield FAQs,” Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9: 30 a. m.; “Way Back When,” Thursdays, 9: 30 a. m.; “Flashback Friday,” Fridays, 9: 30 a. m. fairfieldhistory.org
Visual arts
Fairfield University offers a virtual exhibit: “Howard Skrill: Monumental Follies,” through Sept. 12. 203- 2544046, fairfield. edu
Fairfield University Art Museum offers a Watch, Listen & Learn section on their website which includes online lectures, audio guides and family and children’s activities, and a series of videos relating to the current exhibit “Archives of Consciousness: Six Cuban Artists.” fairfield. edu
FALLS VILLAGE
Live From Music Mountain, a weekly program of conversation and music on Youtube and Facebook. musicmountain.org
GLASTONBURY
Glastonbury Arts offers online art classes for adults and teens through June. 860- 659- 1196, glastonburyarts.org
GREENWICH
Kids
Bruce Museum Junior Art Competition 2020: Seeing and Feeling During the Pandemic, is open to children in grades K- 8. Artwork can be in any medium, one submission per artist, and submitted via e- mail to jrartcomp@brucemuseum.org. Awards and prizes offered for two age groups, grades K- 4 and grades 5- 8.. Winners announced June 19, and their artwork will be exhibited virtually on a dedicated website. brucemuseum.org.
Specials
Bruce Museum’s Virtual Tour of the Museum’s Annual Crafts Festival, online through Dec 31, all day. brucemuseum.org
Greenwich Historical Society archives, collections online. greenwichhistory.org
Visual arts
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented by The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists ( CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, currently offers an online gallery, , and a storefront display beginning June 19, at 170 Bedford St., Stamford. csopa. org/ heroes. html
Bruce Museum remains closed. Visitors to Bruce Park can enjoy the sculptures on Museum grounds, provided social distancing guidelines are observed. You can still view exhibits online: “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.” brucemuseum.org
Creating Art from Nature: Beginner and Intermediate with Kathie Miranda via Zoom, through June 18, 9: 30 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m. $ 340 nonmembers, $ 315 members. greenwichartsociety.org
GUILFORD
Specials
Art Center offers a variety of experiences including Creative Check- In via Zoom and discussions on different topics through the Center’s Facebook page. guilfordartcenter.org
Henry Whitfield State Museum offers a virtual tour of Connecticut’s oldest house. ctvisit.com
HAMDEN
Music
Space Ballroom offers live stream Waxahatchee Performing Ivy Tripp, June 22, 9 p. m. $ 60-$ 15. spaceballroom.com
Specials
Department of Arts and Culture invites all graduating Hamden residents, from any program or grade, including pet graduation, to participate in the “Snap Your Cap” Mortarboard Art Show. Submissions will be shared on social media and web pages. Rules and guidelines: hamden. com, 203- 287- 7003, e- mail Amartindale@hamden.com
Whitney Workshop at Eli Whitney Museum offer weekly Creative Challenges on Facebook. eliwhitney.org
Visual Arts
“Artist in Residence: A Pandemic Series,” photography by Lisa and Tom from Hamden studio. photographybylisaandtom.com
Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University hosts “Oscar Online,” a virtual exhibit celebrating the life and work of Oscar Wilde. Program includes six, one- hour live programs during June and July. Program topic: “Gross Indecencies: Oscar’s Trial, Imprisonment and Death in Exile,” June 24. All programs begin at 2 p. m. qu. edu or Facebook page
IVORYTON
Ivoryton Playhouse announces its Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival. Submissions of one- act plays by women playwrights will be accepted by e- mail only until Aug. 30. jhubbard@ivorytonplayhouse.org.
KILLINGWORTH
Specials
Spectrum Gallery’s “Community Spotlight,” select artists who are creating new work in photography, video. spectrumartgallery.org
LEDYARD
Visual Arts
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center online with “Neetôpáwees: Dolls as Ambassadors of Native Culture.” pequotmuseum.org
LITCHFIELD
Specials
White Memorial Conservation Center live streaming nature program on Facebook. whitememorialcc.org
MADISON
Specials
Historical Society’s “Archive of Pandemic Stories,” with residents contributing personal experiences during pandemic. madisonhistory.org
Meigs Point Nature Center’s live, animal- filled programs via Facebook Live Tue- Fri, 11 a. m. from the Woods Room, 2 p. m. from the Water Room. meigspointnaturecenter.org
Visual Arts
Susan Powell Fine Art is open to the public with guidelines. 203- 3180616, susanpowellfineart.com
MASHANTUCKET
Foxwoods Resort and Casino is partially re- open with restrictions and limitations. Visit website for what’s open and for updates. foxwoods. com
MIDDLEBURY
Specials
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark offers stay- at- home projects for kids, including worksheet on designing an amusement ride. quassy. com
MIDDLETOWN
Books
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Virtual Author Events via Zoom: Lis Wiehl, author of “Hunting the Unabomber,” June 23, 7 p. m. Free. Registration required; Bess Kalb, author of “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me,” June 24, 7 p. m. Registration required; and Richie Jackson, author of “Gay Like Me,” June 25, 7 p. m. Registration required. 860- 685- 3939, wesleyanrjjulia.com
Kids
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Zoom Events: Summer of Words & Pictures Altered Book Journals, June 24, 11 a. m. Free. Registration required; Virtual Author Event: Nicole Melleby, author of “In the Role of Brie Hutchens, and William Ritter, The Oddmire Book 2:
The Unready Queen,” June 24, 2: 30 p. m. Free. Registration required. 860- 685- 3939, wesleyanrjjulia.com Specials
Wadsworth Mansion offers virtual history tours every Wednesday, 2- 3 p. m. on Facebook. wadsworthmansion.com
MILFORD
Kids Virtual Henna Workshop for grades 6- 12, via Zoom, June 24, 3- 4: 30 p. m. Visit the Young Adult page at milfordlibrary.org to register for the Zoom ID and password for both these programs. dvalenzano@milforct.gov
Specials
Library Zoom Room chats with Library staff. Next topic: Friendshiphave your friendships changed? For better or worse,? June 24, 7 p. m. nabbey@ milfordct.gov to join the Zoom session
Stage
Pantochino Productions online series “Let’s Learn Stuff” with Victoria Sautee on Facebook Live Tuesday, Thursday 2 p. m. Pantochino Podcasts with original, minimusicals voiced by company members. Three- character, 15- minute performances outside your home by reservation. pantochino. com Visual arts
Color Exhibit: “Red,” virtual exhibit through July 30. visualarts@ milfordarts.org
MYSTIC
Specials
Mystic Seaport Museum and Discovering Amistad are collaborating to develop new programs to combat racism and promote diversity. The schooner Amistad, docked for the summer at the museum, will be a platform for education, discussion, and outreach. The Seaport is partially open to the public, visit website for details. mysticseaport.org
Mystic Aquarium re- opened to the public with restrictions. Visitors can explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. Indoor exhibits, village buildings, and the historic vessels remain closed. Virtual event: Cocktails with Conservationists featuring David Cochran, Curator of Fish & Invertebrates, June 24. Visit the Pinterest page for an easy blue shark recipe then dive into conversations about the importance of connecting with nature. Advanced registration required. . mysticaquarium.org
Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours with Spooky Story Sundays, and Witchy Wednesdays. Cemetery Saturdays, 4 p. m. All on Facebook.
Mystified Escape Rooms’ Family Frolic Special Car Edition Scavenger Hunt downtown Mystic. Can be completed from the car, but also offers opportunities to visit local trails, open spaces. mystifiedct.com Visual Arts
Mystic Seaport is partially open to the public. Visitors can access only the outdoors portion of the grounds. The village buildings and indoor exhibitis remain closed. View online exhibits: “Adventurous Use of the Sea: The Cruising Club of America” and “The 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan.” mysticseaport.org
NEW BRITIAN
Visual Arts
New Britain Museum of American Art offer virtual walkthroughs of “Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War,” and “In Thread and On Paper: Anni Albers in Connecticut.” nbmaa.org
NEW CANAAN
Specials
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society re- opens to the public, June 23. Tours of the house museums, Cody Pharmacy, the Hanford- Silliman House, the Rock School, the Tool Museum and the Little Red Schoolhouse will be available to individuals or families by appointment. The research library will be open with limited capacity so reservations are recommended. Visitors will be asked to wear masks and have their temperatures taken. Researchers will need to also wear gloves. Equipment will be provided. Research library will be open TueFri 9: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Tours available on Saturdays. Picnic on the lawn is allowed. 203- 966- 1776, ext. 2 or e- mail info@ nchistory.org.
Silvermine Online: Mixed Media Workshop, via Zoom, through June 22, 2- 4 p. m. $ 130; How To Sculpt A Bust in Clay with Mark Andreas, through June 24, 10 a. m.- noon. $ 185. Register online or call. 203966- 6668, ext. 2. silvermineart.org Visual Arts
Carriage Barn Arts Center “Art in the Windows,” exhibit in participating store windows, through July 4. 203- 594- 3638, carriagebarn.org
Silvermine Galleries Galleries opening June 22 by appointment only. Mon- Fri 9 a. m.- 2: 30 p. m.; Sat- Sun 11 a. m.- 3 p. m. Tours run 1 hour time slots. 203- 966- 9700, ext. 3 or e- mail sacgallery@silverminearts.org to make an appointment.
New Canaan Land Trust Preserves are open with restrictions. Virtual Summer Sculpture Soirée to Celebrate the Opening of the New Canaan Sculpture Trail, June 19, 5: 01- 6 p. m. Tickets start at $ 25 per household. sculpture. newcanaanlandtrust.org
Heather Gaudio Fine Art Studio resumes normal business hours Tue- Sat 10: 30 a. m.- 5: 30 p. m. by appointment. “Kathleen Kucka: Slow Burn” online exhibit extended through June 20. heathergaudiofineart.com
Glass House offers a selection of content online including a virtual look at the structure. theglasshouse.org
NEW FAIRFIELD
Visual Arts
Great Hollow Nature Preserve and Ecological Research Center Virtual Juried Art Show, through June. 30. greathollow.org
NEW HAVEN
Specials
International Festival of Arts & Ideas virtual programming entitled “Democracy: We the People” will continue through June 26. Voter Rights Workshop, June 18, 7 p. m.; “Slavery & The American Story,” June 19, 7 p. m. Live- streamed content available. Additional programming to be announced. For the kids, Festival Coloring Pages. artidea.org Stage
Shubert Theater offering activities to create art at home with a backstage tour, Pinkalicious story time, a playwriting challenge, learn how to make puppets, puppet theater. shubert. com
Elm Shakespeare Company launches online Summer Camps: Teen Camp, for teens age 13- 18, campers will receive two private coaching sessions each week via Zoom with two ESC artists. elmshakespeare.org/ teen- camp; and Player’s Camp for ages 7- 12. Explore the world of Shakespeare in a twoweek program, Mon- Fri, 9 a. m.- 1 p. m. Each session culminates with a Shakespeare performance, created with the ideas of each camper. elmshakespeare.org/ players- camp. elmshakespeare.org
NEWTOWN
Films
Edmond Town Hall will have the Ingersoll Auto Pop- Up Drive In Theater in the back parking lot, Friday nights. Tickets must be preordered, printed and brought with you to the parking lot beginning at 8: 30 p. m. the night of the movie. edmondtownhall.org
NORWALK
Books
Public Library’s virtual book discussion via Zoom, “Searching for Sylvie Lee,” by by Jean Kwok, June 18, 3 p. m. Register at sviolino@norwalkpl.org. norwalkpl.org
Dance
Flamenco class through Zoom, Sundays 10- 11 a. m. $ 10. Registration required. yohannaescamilla@hotmail.com
Kids
Crystal Theatre offers virtual summer theater classes for kids entering grades 7- 9; Broadway Jr. Finishing School, for grade10- through college; Make Your Own Music Video, for grades 5- 10; Creative Crafting and Songs, for 1- 4 grades; and 5th grade and older kids can take private voice lessons virtually!
Norwalk Symphony, Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Norwalk Public Schools offer a Virtual Content Partnership, through June 30, all day. info@ norwalksymphony.org, 203- 956- 6771. Lectures
Historical Society hosts a virtual lecture to honor the centennial of women’s suffrage, “A Visit with Elsie Hill,” given by Dr. Darla Shaw, professor emeritus of education and women’s studies at WCSU, June 18, 5: 30 p. m. Advance registration required at eventbrite. com. norwalkhistoricalsociety.org Specials
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers Live Q& A sessions daily on Facebook with staff as well as streaming IMAX movies. maritimeaquarium.org
Stage
Music Theatre of Connecticut ( MTC), announces “Pride in the Theatre: The Theatrical Impact on the LGBTQ+ Movement,” online event, June 20, 8 p. m. View for free on musictheatreofct.com and on MTC’s Facebook Page.
Visual Arts
Rene Soto Gallery offers “Small is the New Big,” online exhibit, through June 26. 203- 609- 5024, renesotogallery.com
City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is holding an online virtual gallery exhibit, “Strength Through Unity,” through June 30. maritimegallery@norwalkpark.org
“Norwalk Strong: Life During Covid- 19 Photo Exhibit,” planned for the Library website. clahey@norwalkpl.org
Rowayton Arts Center “Focus Under Forty” online exhibit through July 5. “Shutdown Throwdown” online exhibit through June 30. rowaytonarts.org
OLD LYME
Visual Arts
Florence Griswold Museum presents “Sanctuary,” juried online photography exhibit. FloGris Photo Contest. ArtCall. org. florencegriswoldmuseum.org
Lyme Art Association’s springthemed online exhibit “Birds and Bees”; pastel artist Karen Israel’s 5- part demonstration is available on YouTube and view the online exhibit “Yin and Yang Study in Extremes- Realism and Abstraction.” lymeartassociation. org
ORANGE
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop located at 605 Orange Center Road, is open for business Saturdays, 10 a. m.- 3 p. m. Masks required. 203- 795- 3106.
RIDGEFIELD
Films
Ridgefield Playhouse, and the Town of Ridgefield will present FREE Drive- In Movies at Ridgefield High School Saturday nights throughout the month of June starting at 9 p. m. Line- up: “Grease,” June 20. This movie kicks off Make Music Day and will feature lyrics for a sing- a- long. ridgefieldplayhouse. org Kids
Ridgefield Playhouse is re- open. Live presentations will be replaced with film content. The Family Series will take place every Wednesday with family friendly films. “Shrek,” June 24, 2, 7 p. m. All tickets are general admission. 203438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse. org Music
Ridgefield Playhouse Facebook page offers live streaming events. Each Thursday 8 p. m. Tedeschi Trucks Band’s weekly webcast series, “Swamp Family TV.” ridgefieldplayhouse. org
Specials
Ridgefield Guild of Artists “Bedlam @ Home!” online exhibit,” June 20- July 18. rgoa. org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will re- open the galleries and grounds June 20 for members and the general public on June 27. Advance timed ticket reservations required for all visitors. aldrichart. org; Virtual Happy Hour: Drink & Draw, June 18 4: 30- 5: 30 p. m. Free. RSVP to nfox@ aldrichart. org
Ridgefield Playhouse offer classes via Zoom: Write Your Screenplay with Katie Torpey, through July18, Mondays only, 7- 9 p. m. Register; Christine O’Leary’s Stand Up Comedy Workshop, every other week through Aug. 5. Classes will meet in person Aug. 12, and Aug. 19. Graduation Showcase: Aug. 24. Register; Jeffrey Tambor’s Creative Workshop “Writing and Performance” through June 23, Tuesdays, 7- 10 p. m. $ 495 new students, $ 450 returning students. 203- 438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse. org
A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut livestreams storytime for children and hosts a Happy Hour for adults. actofct. org
Visual arts
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Focus On: “Textures- Sculpture, Ceramics, and Fiber Arts,” online exhibit, through June 27. 203- 438- 8863, rgoa. org
Aldrich Museum online exhibits: Eva LeWitt’s “Untitled ( Mesh A- J),” “Weather Report,” Zoe Sheehan Saldana’s “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here.” aldrichart. org
RPAC Art Center & Academy online creative design workshops. 415- 2155740, rpacartcenter. com
STAMFORD
Films
Drive- In Movie Nights: “The Biggest Little Farm,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road ( north parking lot). June 18, 6: 30 p. m. gates open, 8: 30 p. m. movie begins. $ 40 for up to 2 people, $ 60 for 3 or more people. Socially distanced parking will allow for outdoor seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at stamfordmuseum. org
Avon Theatre presents Avon Online with “Shirley,” through June 25, all day. $ 5.99; “Hail Satan,” through June 25, all day. $ 5; “Life Itself,” through June 18, all day. $ 5; “Lucky Grandma,” through June 18, all day. $ 12; “Military Wives,” through June 18, all day. $ 4.99; “The Painter and the Thief,” through June 18, all day. $ 3.99. “Up From the Streets,” through June 18, all day. $ 12; “New French Shorts,” through June 18, all day. $ 12; “RBG,” through June 18, all day. $ 5“Spaceship Earth,” through June 18, all day. $ 4.99; “Blackfish,” through June 18, all day. $ 5; “Beyond the Visible: Hilma A. F. Klint;” “The Booksellers;” “Fantastic Fungi;” avontheatre. org
Music
Make Music Day, June 21. Stamford Downtown will join cities all around the world for this free celebration of music on the longest day of the year. We are matching venues and musicians for a day of music throughout the Downtown. The performances will be small and only host in areas that social distancing rules can be followed. stamford- downtown. com
Palace Theatre Facebook page offers live streaming events. palacestamford. org
Stamford Symphony Channel offering variety of online events. stamfordsymphony. org
Specials
Stamford Chamber of Commerce hosts Clawsome Curbside Pick Up Only Lobster Fest, 290 Harbor Dr. June 18, 4: 30- 6: 30 p. m. Pre- Order only $ 250 for Fun Pack of 4, or $ 65 per person. 203- 359- 4761.
Spring Street Farmers Market, June 20- Sept. 12. Saturdays only 9 a. m.- 3 p. m. Federal and state guidelines for a safe and healthy market will be followed. There will be one way in and one way out. All vendors will wear masks and gloves and will be keeping a sixfoot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Wear a mask when visiting. 203- 348- 5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. Per federal and state guidelines, there will be one way in and one way out, vendors will wear masks and gloves and keep a six- foot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Location to be announced. stamford- downtown. com
Danger Gallery’s Living Room Lounge through June 27, Wednesday and Saturday only, 8- 9 p. m. facebook. com/ hollydanger
Stamford Museum & Nature Center has reopened some areas with restrictions. Remote animal visits for families through Zoom will continue. stamfordmuseum. org
Visual Arts
Art Collective in Downtown, Art in Public Places, June- Sept. On display works of art from regional artists on the sidewalks and parks of Stamford Downtown. Otocast, a free audio tour with an interactive map, sculpture photos, artist narratives, and information about Downtown restaurants. Tour from home or while you are Downtown. Download Otocast from the Apple App or Google Play Stores and choose Stamford, CT to access the tour. Continue to practice social distancing while you enjoy the art show.
STRATFORD
Music
Make Music Day Stratford is part of a celebration of music that takes place in cities around the world, June 21, 11 a. m- 9 p. m. The celebration will be all online on the Town of Stratford’s Facebook and Instagram. Musicians and bands can register and send music videos to be added to the performance schedule to tinyurl. com/ MMDStratford- 2020. 203- 722- 8973, colin@ coastalartsguildct. org
WASHINGTON
Institute for American Indian Studies has opened a re- developed Outside Museum. Outside Museum experience is included in admission. The staff and education directors have developed safe and educational opportunities for visitors to experience on their grounds on Fri, Sat, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m.; Sun noon- 5 p. m. 860- 868- 0518, iaismuseum. org
WASHINGTON DEPOT
Visual arts
Art Association exhibit “Monoprint 2020: Printers and Presses” on view. washingtonartassociation. org
WESTPORT
Books
Library offers virtual events: Summer Reading Spotlight: Historian James Carter on “Champions Day,” June 23, 7- 8 p. m. Register; Environmental Book Club: “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold, June 24, 7- 8 p. m. Register. 203- 291- 4800, westportlibrary. org
Westport Book Sales Inaugural Auction and Book Sale, through June 26. Auction items may be previewed with online silent bidding taking place from June 17- 19. To receive a link to the auction website when it is activated, register at westportbooksaleventures. org
Specials
Westport Museum for History and Culture raises a glass to the past with their vintage cocktail series produced with CTbites. Follow along to learn how to make these classics along with their history, June 18, 5- 5: 15 p. m. Free. 203- 2221424, virtualhistorywestport. org Visual Arts
MoCA High School Art Exhibit, online through July 1. View the exhibit on the MOCAWestport Website at mocawestport. org
Westport Library offers an online exhibit, “Westport’s Suffragists- Our Neighbors, Our Crusaders.” westportlibrary. org
“Westport In Focus,” online exhibit collaboration between the Westport Museum for History & Culture and Westport photographer Jerri Graham. The exhibit on social media platforms allows Westporters to tell their own stories about living in the town considered “ground zero” for the coronavirus epidemic in the state.
WILTON
Specials
Woodcock Nature Center trails are open dawn to dusk. Social distancing. Self- led nature activities and educational videos. woodcocknaturecenter. org
Library opens the drive- thru window to pick up physical materials beginning June 22, 10 a. m. Drivethru located on Godfrey Place, will be open Mon- Fri 10 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Sat 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. Library building remains closed to the public. CT Poetry Society Workshop via Zoom, June 19, 10: 30 a. m.- noon. Poets should e- mail a copy of their poems to Ray Rauth at rayrauth@ optonline. net. No charge but online registration required. Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy, June 24, 2- 3: 30 p. m. wiltonlibrary. org
Weir Farm National Historic Site re- opens access to its Park grounds and parking lot to 50% capacity. Park hours are 7 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily. Short visits are encouraged to allow others to enjoy the park, get outdoors, and recreate responsibly. There are resources available on the visitor center porch for selfguided visits, including maps, selfguided tours, Junior Ranger activities, and the National Park Passport Stamp. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps. gov/ wefa