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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Luenell, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Sept. 10 & 11, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. $210-$35. Shows will follow all State guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
CT Bands Giving Back to the Bijou, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Sept. 11, 7 p.m. $42-$27. bijoutheatrect.net Brit Floyd World Tour, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Ticket information at ticketmaster.com. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
Visual Arts
Arcade Mall, City Lights Gallery, and Ursa Gallery. City Lights and Ursa Gallery offer companion exhibits: City Lights exhibit, “Pandemic Art;” and “Here Comes the Sun” at Ursa Gallery. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-arttrail.org “Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler-Art and War,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through Oct. 8. Collective Exhibit: “Big Art Bash 2021,” Burt Chernow Galleries, on view in-person gallery. “Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment,” through Dec. housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY Dance
“Dancing Under The Starts” sponsored by CityCenterDanbury, Patriot Gargarge, 1 Patriot Dr. Sept. 30, 6:308:30 p.m. Family-friendly dance series located on the rooftop of the Patriot Garage. Each event begins with a 30-minute dance lesson taught by professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray of Danbury. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music
Kingston Trio, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $40. Purchase tickets in advance by phone at 203794-9944, online at thepalacedanbury.com, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime. Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts outdoor concerts at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Through Oct. 31. All concerts 2 p.m. Lineup: Sax4Tet, Sept. 12; Catoonah Street Jazz and Blues Society, Sept. 19; Berkshire Jazz Orchestra, Sept. 26. richterarts.org Live Music: North County Band, Charter Oak, 39 Shelter Rock Road. Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m.
Visual Arts
“10 Year Retrospective Group Exhibit” featuring some of the many past artists who have exhibited, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. The exhibit will run through Dec. 17. stillrivereditions.com
FAIRFIELD Music
Fresh Air Concert Series: Julai and The Serotones, Fairfield Theatre Company Sanford Street Parking Lot, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. Free. fairfieldtheatre.org Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser Gala featuring Alpaca Gnomes & Tracy Jo, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $35, $40 day of show, $50 VIP. fairfieldtheatre.org Al DiMeola, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $48, $148 meet & greet. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Visual Arts
Fairfield University Art Museum fall exhibits focus on issues of racial justice, racism, police reform, and Black history in the United States. All exhibits on view Sept. 18-Dec. 18: “Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts; “Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics,” and Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check,” presented in Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. fairfield.edu/museum “Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea” Art/Place Gallery, 70 Sanford St. Show is on now and runs through Sept. 26. Gallery open every day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Game On,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. New exhibit opens Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. It will run through Oct. 30. 212-628-4000. “Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. On view. fairfieldhistory.org “Photo Exhibit by Harrison Gordon,” Pequot Library Perkin Gallery, 720 Pequot Ave. Through Sept. 18. pequotlibrary.org “Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks” virtual art exhibit, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view on the museum’s website, through Dec. 31. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/museum
GREENWICH Music
BackCountry Jazz Summer Concert Series, BackCountry Jazz, 15 E. Putnam Ave. Through Sept. 26, 4:30-6 p.m. 203-561-3111, jeanette@backcountryjazz.org Music on the Great Lawn Series: Vinny Nobile & The Jazz Alliance, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Sept. 16. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. greenwichhistory.org.
Music
Greenwich Choral Society announces auditions for Fairfield and Westchester County singers interested in becoming a member. Audition dates: Sept. 11 & 18, 10 a.m.; Sept. 13, 14, 21, 6 p.m. Call Bill Fulton at 203322-2990 or e-mail cbful@snet.net to schedule a date and time. GreenwichChoralSociety.org.
Visual arts
“Layers Of Life” Collection of works By Derek Gores, Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Prive Gallery, 135 E. Putnam Ave. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and by appointment. 203-629-8121, sandramorganinteriors.com Greenwich Art Society Presents “Watercolers” by Jeanne C. Potter, Greenwich Art Society Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Through Sept. 16-Oct. 11. greenwichartsociety.org. “Chain Reaction: The Photography of Patrick Nagatani,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Oct. 10; “Amazon Rainforest: Beauty, Destruction, Hope,” exhibit on view through Oct. 10. brucemuseum.org
MILFORD Music
Green-Eyed Lady, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Sept. 10, 8-11 p.m.; Rock Landing Band, Sept. 11, 8-11 p.m.; Off The Hook, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. milfordsportspub.com Lords of 52nd Street: Legends of the Billy Joel Band, Milford Performance Center, Veteran's Memorial Auditorium/Parson’s Government Center, 53 West Main St. Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $55$45. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org Milford Arts Council hosts Saldana/ Bravo Guitar Concert, Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Sept. 16, 8-9:30 p.m. Ticket information at milfordarts.org Summer Pop Up Line-Up: Classical Guitar by the MAC’s New England Guitar Society, Milford Historical Society, 34 High St., Sept. 11. All events begin 11 a.m. 203-878 6647, milfordarts.org Milford Arts Council’s Music and Arts series: “MAC In The Park,” Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. The Talbott Brothers, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; and an outdoor reprise of Eastbound Theatre’s “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Oct. 1. For tickets visit milfordarts.org
NEW CANAAN M usic
Country Music for a Cause with Trey Taylor, First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Open-air benefit concert. $75. fairfieldafterdark.com
Visual Arts
“Confluence” solo exhibit by artist Mitche Kunzman, Jean Jacobs Gallery, 84 Main St. Sept. 10-Oct. 10. Opening Receptions: Sept. 10, 4-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: WedSat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 3-7 p.m. 203703-8762, jeanjacobsgallery.com “A Sense of Place” new works by Tegan Brozyna Roberts, Simona Prives and Viviane Rombaldi Seppey, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through Sept. 25. Related event: “Simona Prives: Even While the Dust Moves,” a multichannel video installation that acts as an extension of the exhibit, Heather Gaudio Fine Arts PROJECTS, located on 78 Elm St. Through Sept. 25. heathergaudiofineart.com
NEWTOWN Dance
Introduction to Modern Square Dance, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Road. Sept. 14 & 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.
Music
Colonial Automobile Group Music Series, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Sept. 17-Jan. 29, 2022. All Shows 8-10:30 p.m. $45-$30. Lineup: Destination Motown, Sept. 17; Best of the Eagles, Oct. 9; A Brother’s Revival, Nov. 6; Sir Paul, Dec. 3; and Alpaca Gnomes, Jan. 29. edmondtownhall.org
Stage
Stray Kats Theatre Company presents a staged reading of “The Little Sisters of Littleton,” Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $30. Tickets can be purchased online at StrayKatsTheatreCompany.org or call 203-5160606.
Visual Arts
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut presents Accessible Art with sculptural work in the stunning outdoor landscape of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, 56 Pole Bridge Road. “Nesting” on view through Sept. 9; and “Migration,” opens Sept. 24 and runs through Nov. 29. cawct.org, aquilasnestvineyards.com
NORWALK Festivals
Norwalk Oyster Festival, Veteran’s Park. Sept. 10, 6-11 p.m. Eliot Lewis opens at 7 p.m., followed by headliner SteelHeart, 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Alex Shillo opens at 7 p.m., followed by headliner Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel & More, 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Best of Connecticut and More. Adults: $12 Fri, Sat, and Sun; Seniors: $10 all three days; Children 5-12 years: $5. Food, arts & crafts, circus, dog show, carnival rides. seaport.org/norwalk-oyster-festival
Music
SoNo Music Fest, SoNo Collection Mall, Garden Roof Terrace, 10 N. Water St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Lineup: Paul Green Academy, The Breakers, Sept. 18. Live music, art, interactive games and activities, fashion and beauty booths, pop-up food markets, swag bags, plus more. thesonocollection.com Carbon Leaf, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $35-$25; Leonid & Friends, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. $68-$30. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Visual Arts
“Robert Cottingham and Duvian Montoya: A Glossary of Painting,” ADK House, The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave. Sept. 16- Oct. 21. Related events: Reception with Latin Jazz and Ballet performance, Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m.; Artist Talk with Robert Cottingham and Duvian Montoya, Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m.; Finding your Visual language workshop with Duvian Montoya, Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD Comedy
Andrew Dice Clay, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $125-$98. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Rhiannon Giddens, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $65; Peter Cinotti, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40. Shows take place indoors. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org Pepsi Rock Series: Eric Hutchinson with opening act Evan Felts, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $35. Show takes place indoors. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Stage
“The Exonerated,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Sept. 11-Oct. 2. Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees Sept. 12, 19, 26, 5 p.m. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
Visual Arts
Ridgefield Guild Of Artists hosts Art Walk, downtown Ridgefield. Through Sept. 12. 203-438-8863, rgoa.org Curated exhibit by artists from the Philoche Collection, RPAC Gallery, 410 Main St. Sept. 17-Oct. Opening reception, Sept.16, 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun noon-6 p.m.; Fri, Sat noon-7 p.m. rpacgallery.com Adrienne Elise Tarver: The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Through Jan. 2022. aldrichart.org
SHELTON Music
Stone Garden Farms Music Series Lineup through Oct. 30: Tracy Jo & Lee-Ann Lovelace, Sept. 11. All concerts at noon. Farm is located at 83 Saw Mill City Road. stonegardensfarm.com Green-Eyed Lady, Spotted Horse Tavern, 100 Commerce Dr. Sept. 12, 5 p.m.
Stage
“Nunsense A-Men,” Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St. Through Sept. 19. Thu 7 p.m., Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Visit website for tickets. $30 adult, $15 students. 203-225-6079, centerstageshelton.org
STAMFORD Music
Alive@Five Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Blvd. All concerts begin at 5 p.m. Lineup: Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker, Sept. 9; Third Eye Blind, Sept. 23; Ludicris, Sept. 30. stamford-downtown.com Wednesday Nite Live Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Blvd. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Lineup: Village People, Sept. 22; Jefferson Starship, Sept. 29. stamford-downtown.com Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $50-$30; Eli Young Band, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. $52-$32; Rend Collective, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $50-$25; 1964-The Tribute, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $40-$25. Purchase tickets at palacestamford.org or call the box office at 203325-4466.
Stage
“1776,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre at Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. Sept. 17-Oct. 9. Performances: Fri & Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Also, Sept. 30 & Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $35 adults, $25 senior citizens, $20 children under 21. curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“1918 Another Pandemic/Almanac Collages: Working Through the Pandemic Time Zone” Exhibit of collages by Susan McHale and Dana McHale, Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Through Sept. 26; “Faber Birren National Color Award Show,” Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Saturdays & Sundays only noon-3 p.m. or by appointment. To view the exhibit digitally visit 1918anotherpandemic.com stamfordartassociation.org “Birds in Art,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Sept. 3-Oct. 31. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with regular admission. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org
STRATFORD Halloween
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Through Oct. 31. Events run: Sept. 3-25, Fri & Sat only, 7-11 p.m.; then Fri & Sat in Oct. 7:30 p.m.-midnight; and Sun in Oct. 7-11 p.m. $25 general admission. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com/index.html
Music
Cassandra pays tribute to female singers with star power in the music business, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m. Mask required for unvaccinated. 203377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com The Valenti Brothers, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Sept. 10, 7-10 p.m.; Spellbound, Sept. 11, 7-10 p.m.; Jon Hollywood, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m. Mask required for unvaccinated. 203377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com
WESTPORT Music
Outdoor Concert: The Escher String Quartet, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $10. Rain date Sept. 11, 7 p.m. 203-572-2720, mocawestport.org Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 40 Jesup Road. Lineup: DNR: The (Almost) All Physician Rock Band Annual Concert Tribute to First Responders & Westport EMS, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Free with reserve tickets; Borboletta: Tribute to Santana, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Free with reserve tickets. Free online tickets available in pods of 2, 4, or 6. Social distancing, mask policy, and capacity restrictions. Rain or shine. levittpavilion.com