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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Books
Black History Month Book Discussion hosted by Bridgeport Public Library: “Dust Tracks on a Road” by Zora Neale Hurston, virtual discussion with City Librarian, Elaine Braithwaite on Zoom, Feb. 25, 7- 8: 30 p. m. Register at bit. ly/ DustTracksOnARoad Contact e- mail skwasnik@bridgeportpubliclibrary. org, 203- 576- 7400, ext. 425.
Comedy
Bob Marley, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Feb. 25, 7: 30 p. m. $ 210, $ 140. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport. stressfactory.com
Visual Arts
“Winter Wonderland” at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Zoo grounds will have 10 one- of- akind snowpeople sculptures from local artists on display at the Zoo through March. Online public vote to choose a first, second, and third place winner with cash prizes of $ 250, $ 125, and $ 75 respectively. beardsleyzoo. org jtaylor@ beardsleyzoo. org. “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- ondemand catalog. 203- 332- 5052, housatonicmuseum. org Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo online Zoo Photography Exhibit, “Photography Goes Wild.” beardsleyzoo. org
DANBURY Visual Arts
“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- 7911474, stillrivereditions. com
DARIEN Books
Authors Visits hosted by Darien Library on Crowdcast: Carola Lovering, author of “Too Good to be True,” March 2, 7 p. m.; Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer, and Gene Newman, authors of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around,” on Zoom, March 3, 7- 8 p. m. Need help registering e- mail apstaff@ darienlibrary. org.
Lectures
Virtual lectures hosted by Darien Library on Zoom: “The History of Jazz and Civil Rights,” Feb. 28, 5- 6 p. m.; “Strong Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt,” March 1, 3- 4 p. m.; “Gardens of the Scottish Highlands,” March 2, 10- 11 a. m. Register at darienlibrary. org
Visual Arts
Darien Arts Center’s Smartphone Photo Contest, “Pic Darien: Images of Hope, Heroes and Home.” Winners announced March 28. darienarts. org “Poetic Landscapes” outdoor landscape paintings by Stamford artist, Tim Eaton, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. On view to the public through Feb. Gallery hours: Wed- Sat 9: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. 203- 655- 6633, gearygallery. com
FAIRFIELD Books
Inspired Writers Series: “War By Other Means” moderated by MFA writing professor and author Phil Klay, the event features three military veteran/ fiction writers discussing their recent novels, each of which moves beyond the narrow scope of combat to tackle broader subjects of politics, protest, and identity, virtual program hosted by The College of Arts and Sciences MFA in Creative Writing Program, March 2, 8 p. m. Free. No registration required. Event airs on thequicklive. com
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Eric Neumann, J. B. Percival Co., 63 Unquowa Road. Feb. 25, 6 & 8 p. m. $ 58 for two general admission, or $ 29 per person; $ 116 for four lounge seats, or $ 29 per person. fairfieldcomedyclub. com
Dance
Join the CT Dance Alliance and University Dance Partners from across Connecticut for engaging conversations with dance artists and creators, free virtual event hosted by Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, March 1, 6- 7 p. m. Tune in at thequicklive. com 203- 254- 4010, quickboxoffice@ fairfield. edu
Music
Orin Grossman, PhD- USA: Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland: A Friendship in Music, virtual performance and lecture hosted by Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Feb. 26, 4- 4: 30 p. m. $ 10, free for Quick Center members. Password protected event. All viewers must purchase their ticket in advance through the Quick Center Box Office at quickcenter. com 203- 254- 4010, thequicklive. com “Broadway Our Way,” virtual concert performed by Fairfield County Children’s Choir, Feb. 27, 7- 8 p. m. $ 30 per household. Tickets on evenbrite. singfccc. org Pokey LaFarge with Esther Rose, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. March 2, 8 p. m. $ 25. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre. org
Outdoors
Winter Wonderland Snow Moon Walk, Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr St. Feb. 27, 5- 7 p. m. $ 12, $ 10 members. Guided walks will leave every 15 minutes. Toasty fire, hot chocolate, snacks and a fun take- home craft to follow. Advance registration required. No walkins or strollers. Once registered, participants need to complete a waiver and will be required to practice social distancing and wear masks. 203- 2596305, ctaudubon. org/ fairfield- programs- events/
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- 6284000. “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. In- person exhibit on view through March 28. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting greenwichhistory. org/ visit. Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. 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 Bush- Holley House remains closed. Reserve at greenwichhistory. org or 203- 869- 6899
MILFORD Visual Arts
“Home” Member Exhibit, virtual exhibit hosted by Milford Arts Council, through March 18. 203- 878- 6674, milfordarts. org Milford Arts Council announce their project grant, “Meet Me At The Bench,” awarded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development: Office of the Arts. Bench designs by creatives, artists, and craftsmen who created and will install six unique benches re- imagined as artistic and community experiences throughout downtown Milford. Project which will launch in Spring 2021.
NEW CANAAN Lectures
“How to Build an Earth: Just Add Water,” virtual presentation hosted by New Canaan Library on Zoom, Feb. 25, 7- 8 p. m. Register at newcananlibrary. org
Visual Arts
“Texture + Transparency,” virtual tours and online programming hosted by The Glass House, available on the website. theglasshouse. org “Photography Exhibit,” Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Through Feb. 27. In gallery & virtually online. Gallery hours: Wed- Sat 10 a. m.- 3 p. m.; Sun 1- 5 p. m. Admission is free. Masks required. Indoor capacity is maximum twenty- five people. 203594- 3638, carriagebarn. org “The Golden Door,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through March 13. In- person viewing, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Galleries open Tue- Sat, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Schedule in advance at 203- 9669700, ext. 3, silvermineart. org
NORWALK Books
“The Yellow House : A Memoir” by Sarah M. Broom, virtual event hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Feb. 25, 3 p. m. Register with Cynde Bloom Lahey at 203- 899- 2780 ext. 15133, or clahey@ norwalkpl. org.
Films
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk IMAX Theater, 10 N. Water St. opens its new 4D Movie Theater. 3D glasses send the action spilling off the screen and over audiences, with additional sensory special effects, such as scents, bubbles, wind, mists and more. Two films: BBC Earth’s “Shark: A 4D Experience” at 15 minutes after each hour, and “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D” at 45 minutes after each hour, weekdays, and on weekends & holidays, the movies will run alternatingly every 20 minutes starting at 10: 20 a. m. 4D movie tickets: $ 7 per person, $ 6 members. Tickets optional in addition to Aquarium admission. Aquarium admission: $ 26.95 adults, $ 24.95 seniors ( age 65+), $ 19.95 children ( ages 3- 12). COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. See the entire movie schedule, and reserve tickets at maritimeaquarium. org.
Lectures
“The Secret Life of Vines,” virtual presentation hosted by Norwalk Library and Norwalk River Watershed Association on Zoom, Feb. 25, noon- 1: 30 p. m. Register at norwalkpl. org
Outdoors
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Winter Birding Cruise: Feb. 27, 1 p. m. $ 26.50, $ 21.50 Aquarium members. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. 203- 8520700, ext. 2206, maritimeaquarium. org
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 “In the Garden,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through March 6. Gallery hours: Tue- Fri noon- 5 p. m.; Sat 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. 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.
RIDGEFIELD Comedy
Jessica Kirson and Christine O’Leary & Her All Stars- A Night of Comedy with opening by Bill Greene, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Feb. 27, 4: 30 & 8 p. m. $ 38. Masks and Social distance required. 203- 438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse. org
Films
“God’s Compass Find Your True North,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Feb. 25, 7 p. m. $ 12.50; “Boyz in the Hood- 30th Anniversary,” Feb. 28, 3 & 7 p. m. $ 12.50. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. 203438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse. org
Specials
“Snapshots- A Musical Scrapbook,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. Available to stream through Feb. 28. Both in- person and Livestream tickets start at $ 10. Visit website for ticket link. Socially distant seating. boxoffice@ actofct. org, 475- 215- 5497
Visual Arts
Ridgefield Guild of Artists CameraWorks 2021, Ridgefield Guild Of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane. Feb. 27- March 28, noon- 4 p. m. Tickets are free, but entry is by appointment through Signup genius on our website. 203- 4388863, rgoa. exhibitions@ gmail. com
STAMFORD Outdoors
Maple Sugar Festival, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Feb. 28 & March 7, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. $ 10 nonmembers, $ 7 members. Register at stamfordmuseum. org
Stage
“Same Time, Next Year,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. Feb. 25, 26, 27, 8 p. m., Feb. 28, 2 p. m. $ 35 adults, $ 25 seniors, $ 20 children. Thrifty Thursday tickets are $ 27.50. No intermission, face coverings required. Patrons will be seated six feet apart side- to- side, utilizing every other row of the theatre. 203- 461- 6358, curtaincallinc. com
Visual Arts
“Welkom to Amsterdam et Vienna” online exhibit featuring Gayle Gleckler and Tony Woolner, Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Through March 13. 203- 325- 1139, stamfordartassociation. org “Global Garden: Resonant Beauty” Solo Exhibit of Orchid Paintings by Patricia Laspino, Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Galleries, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Through March 21. 203977- 6521, stamfordmuseum. org
STRATFORD Lectures
Sunday Afternoon Talks virtual presentation hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom: “Science vs. the U- boats: Blackett’s Circus” with Bill Preinitz, Feb. 28, 2 p. m. Register at stratfordlibrary. libcal. com/ event/ 7368760
Music
BB Ready, Station House Wine Bar, 2520 Main St. Feb. 25, 6- 9 p. m.; Tom Crivellone & Shufflebone, Feb. 26, 6- 9 p. m.; Noelle and Tyler, Feb. 27, 6- 9 p. m. Mask required. 203- 377- 1648
WESTPORT Films
“King in the Wilderness” by Trey Ellis, virtual screening of the HBO documentary hosted by Westport Library, Feb. 25, 7- 9 p. m. Conversation with Ellis and TEAMWestport’s Harold Bailey to follow. bit. ly/ 3s0WAOQ
Stage
“A Sherlock Carol,” virtual Script in Hand playreading hosted by Westport Country Playhouse, available ondemand through Feb. 28, 10 p. m. $ 20 individual, $ 40 pair, $ 80 household. Tickets at westportplayhouse. org, leave a message on the box office voicemail at 203- 227- 4177, or e- mail at boxoffice@ westportplayhouse. org
Visual Arts
“Vanishing Species Vanishing Murals,” outdoor gallery in downtown Westport. Murals on exterior walls visible to shoppers, diners, and visitors, and will depict a different endangered animal species. Locations: courtyard at Bedford Square; next to Jeera Thai on the back of Sconset Square; Post Road below Amy Simon Fine Art, and along the handicapped ramp at the front of Anthropologie. amykaplanartwork@ gmail. com “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