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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BEACON, N.Y.
Visual Arts
“Stellar: Art by Canace,” RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St. Through Nov. 3. 845-838-2880, riverwindsgallery.com
BETHEL
Visual Arts
Louis Markoya exhibit, Bethel Photo Works, 226 Greenwood Ave. Through Nov. 15. 203-773-7000, bethelphotoworks.com
BRANFORD
Fairs/Festivals
Branford Garden Club’s Scarecrows on the Branford Green through Nov. 3.
Gothic Arts Market, Stony Creek Brewery, 5 Indian Neck Ave. Nov. 3, noon. Free.
BRIDGEPORT
Stage
“Sherlock Holmes Jr. and the Haunted Cabaret,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Nov. 3, 2 p.m. 203576-1636, dtcab.com
Visual Arts
“In a Dark Wood, Wandering,” Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through Dec. 14. Artist reception, Nov. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. museum.housatonic.edu
Electrical Scooters Exhibit, Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Nov. 6, 11 a.m.
BROOKFIELD
Music
Veteran’s Day Concert, Library, 182 Whisconier Road. Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. 203775-6241, brookfieldlibrary.org
Stage
Green Day’s “American Idiot,” Brookfield Theatre For The Arts, 182 Whisconier Road. Nov. 1-23. 203-775-0023, brookfieldtheatre.org
CHESTER
Music
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Nov. 3, 5 p.m. $30, $5 students. collomoreconcerts.org/tickets-2/
Visual Arts
Gallery Celebrates 10 Years with a retrospective exhibit and a selection of student work created during the annual monotype printmaking workshops in the Exumas, Bahamas, Lori Warne Studio Gallery, 21 Main St. Through Dec. 31. 860-322-4265, loriwarner.com
DANBURY
Dance
Ballroom Dance, Portuguese Cultural Club, 65 Sand Pit Road. Nov. 6, 6:3010:30 p.m. $20. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee, and dancing. $15 dance only. 203-748-1278, portugueseculturalcenter.org
Lectures
Visiting Artist Lecture-with Beverly McIver, painter, Western Connecticut State Universtity’s Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. ext. Nov. 4, 11 a.m.
Music
Jazz Combos, Western Connecticut State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Center Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Ave ext. Nov. 3, 3 p.m. bit.ly/2MP59JN wcsu.edu
DARIEN
Lectures
“French Revolution-The Terror,” Library Community Room, 1441 Post Road. Nov. 4, 3 p.m. 203-655-1234, darienlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Chin H. Shin: Visual poetry,” Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Nov. 1-30. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com
DERBY
Business
Resume “Right-ing” Workshop, Public Library Meeting Room, 313 Elizabeth St. Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Free.
EAST HADAAM
Stage
“Billy Elliott-The Musical,” Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main St. Through Nov. 24. 860-873-8668, goodspeed.org
ELMSFORD, N.Y.
Specials
A Celebration of The Life of George Puello, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza. Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Buffet, 7:30 p.m. $25. 914-592-2222, broadwaytheatre.com
Stage
“An American in Paris,” Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza. Through Nov. 24. 914-592-2222, broadwaytheatre.com
FAIRFIELD
Books
Different Kind of Book Club with Historical Fiction, Library Main Branch, 1080 Old Post Road. Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. 203-256-3155, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Films
“Echo in the Canyon,” Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Nov. 5. 7:30 p.m. $10. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Kids
Celebrate the upcoming release of “Frozen 2” with a Frozen Adventure, Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Dressing as your favorite character is encouraged. Play games, and make crafts. Registration required; Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party, Nov. 6, 4 p.m. Play games and participate in
activities inspired by the books. Registration required. 203-256-3160, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Lectures
Open Vision Forum: Jon Meacham “The Liberal Arts in a Global Culture: Gaining the Competitive Edge,” Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $40, 203-254-4010, quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
Music
“We’re Throwin’ A Party” opening concert by the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club, Fairfield Grace Methodist Church, 1089 Fairfield Woods Road. Nov. 3, 3:30 p.m. Free. Donations for scholarship accepted. Reception to follow. 203-261-9160, wednesdayafternoonmusicclub.org
Songwriters Circle with Doug Mahard, Kristin Flagg, Nancy Tucker and Mitch Katz, Public Library Memorial Room, 1080 Old Post Road. Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m.
North Mississippi All-Stars, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St., Nov. 3, 7:45 p.m. $32, $28; Magnificant Chaos, StageOne, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. $50, $45. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
Global Theatre: Performance Series Royal Family Productions “Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines,” Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Nov. 4, 7 p.m. $100 benefit evening including cocktail reception, $20, $15 Quick members, $5 Fairfield University students.
Visual Arts
“Rodin, Truth, Form, Life,“Walsh Art Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through Dec. 21. fairfield.edu
“From the Ground Up: Fairfield’s Foods,” Museum & History Center Spaght Gallery, 370 Beach Road. Through Jan. 5; “Brooklawn: A Walk in the Park,” through Nov. 11. 203-2591598, fairfieldhistory.org
GREENWICH
Books
“If Sharks Disappeared” by Lily Williams, Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Nov. 6, 4 p.m. 203-622-7922, greenwichlibrary.org
Holiday
Greenwich Historical Society’s Holiday Boutique, Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Nov. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Music
Kenneth Kuo Concert, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m. The evening begins at the Bruce with an afterhours viewing of the “Chinese Brushwork” exhibit, and light refreshments, followed by the concert at 6:30 p.m. at Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Free. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
Lectures
“Be Strong and of Good Courage” Conversation with Dennis Ross and David Makovsky, Temple Sholom, 300 E. Putnam Ave. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. $36 at the door. Presentation highlights four figures in Israeli history who took great risks for an elusive peace and why those qualities are needed in our current time. templesholom.com
Visual Arts
“The Irish Travellers: A Revealing Look at an Irish Minority,” photos by Mike and Sally Harris, YWCA of Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Ave. Through Nov. 29.
“An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County,” Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Jan. 6. greenwichhistory.org
“Contemporary Artists/Traditional Forms: Chinese Brushwork,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Dec. 8. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
GUILFORD
Community
I Voted Free Admission Day, Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. Nov. 5, 10 a.m. Free for anyone wearing an “I Voted,” sticker and children ages 12 & up. $5 for seniors ages 60 & up. $6 for everyone else.
IVORYTON
Stage
“Woody Sez-The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Through Nov. 10. 860-7677318, ivorytonplayhouse.org
KATONAH, N.Y.
Visual Arts
“Sparkling Amazons: Abstract Expressionist Women of the 9th St. Show,” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. Through Jan. 26. 914-232-9555, katonahmuseum.org
KENT
Visual Arts
“Abstraction,” Kent Barnes, 7 Fulling Lane. Through Nov. 3. 860-592-0220
MADISON
Books
Neal Shusterman with “The Toll (Arc of a Scythe #3),” R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Nov. 5, 7 p.m.; William J. Mann with “The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando,” Nov. 6, 7 p.m. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Visual Arts
Autumn Arts Festival Gallery Group Show, Spectrum Gallery and Store, 61
Main St. Through Nov. 10. Showcasing select pieces by artists from the Annual Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green, Oct. 12-13. Rain date Oct. 14. Hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
“She is Water: Healing Sources, Healing Forces” paintings by Judy Perry of Old Saybrook, Mercy by the Sea’s Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery, 167 Neck Road. Through Nov. 11.
MIDDLEBURY
Visual Arts
“Triple Vision Art” exhibit by Danbury artist, Arline Corcoran and her daughters, Kristen Packard, a photographer from Rhode Island and Karen Connolly, a jewelry artisan from Michigan on display, Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo, 564 Middlebury Road. Through Nov. 16. 203-598-3933.
MIDDLETOWN
Visual Arts
Wesleyan University’s College of East Asian Studies Gallery presents “The Imperial Ghost in the Neoliberal Machine (Figuring the CIA),” Mansfield Freeman Center, 343 Washington Terrace on the Wesleyan campus. Through Dec. 8.; Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery presents Brendan Fernandes’ “Inaction,” through Dec. 8.
MILFORD
Lectures
Genealogist Greg Thompson workshop on organizing your genealogy research, Library, New Haven Ave. Nov. 4, 1 p.m.
MYSTIC
Visual Arts
“J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors from Tate,”Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Through Feb. 23.
NEW CANAAN
Films
Documentary: “American Landscapes By Beatrix Farrand,” Library, 151 Main St. Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. 203-594-5084, newcanaanlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“In Primitivism and Les Nabis: From the Jungle to the Garden,” Library Lamb Room, 151 Main St. Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. 203-594-5084, newcanaanlibrary.org
“HeART & Mind,” Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Jan.12. Opening reception and lecture, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. silvermineart.org
“Northeast Waterscapes: Artists Explore Oceans, Rivers, Harbors,” New Canaan Museum & Historical Society Bishop Gallery, 13 Oenoke Ridge. Through Dec. 14. Reception is free members, or $10 for all others. nchistory.org
“Common Ground: Irwin” landscapes by photographer Torrance York, will be on display in the Gores Pavilion in Irwin Park, through Nov. 3. 203-966-1776, nchistory.org
NEW HAVEN
Music
U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble, Southern Connecticut State University Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, 501 Crescent St. Nov. 3, 3 p.m. Free.
Specials
CCAM Wednesday Wisdom with Marijke Jorritsma: Computer as Collaborator, Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, 149 York St. Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Visual Arts
“Ceremonial Dress from Southwest China: The Ann B. Goodman Collection,” Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Through Jan. 5; “William Bailey: Looking through Time,” Through Jan. 5. Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. artgallery.yale.edu
“Dowsing for Water” by Kate Henderson, “Lost in the Woods” by Roy Money, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Nov. 17. Artist Talk: Nov. 9, 5 p.m.
“Ready Familiar” solo exhibit by Cori Champagne, Ely Center of Contemporary Art, 51 Trumbull St. Through Nov. 10. elycenter.org
“Shop CO-OP & Save: Memories of a Field Man” exhibit includes a range of black and white and color landscape and interior images from the photographer’s road trips across the U.S. and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, mActivity, located next door to East Rock Brewery in the same building. Through Nov. 10.
“Queer Joy: LGBTQ Portraits in Pairs” works by Cate Barry, New Haven Free Public Library Ives Gallery, 133 Elm St. Through Nov. 15.
“Led by the Light” by Hannah Jung, Art in the Hallway, 300 George St. Through Nov. 15.
“Peterloo and Protest,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through Dec. 1. 203-432-2800, britishart.yale.edu
NEW MILFORD
Music
Rock ‘n roll with The “Cast” of Beatlemania, New Milford High School Auditorium, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $35, $30 with a group of 10 or more people. All proceeds
benefit the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. bit.ly/2IQNf8a or 860-355-9768.
NORFOLK
Music
John Hiatt, Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, 20 Greenwoods Road, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $85-$60.
NORWALK
Specials
Native American Living History Program: “Scouts and Soldiers-Native Americans in the Colonial Wars,” Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 E. Wall St. Nov. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m. bit.ly/2J7Xmpx
Visual Arts
“The Trained Eye: The Art of Railroads & Stations,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Jan. 5; “From Corsets to Suffrage: Victorian Women Trailblazers,” through Nov. 3. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“From the Head and the Heart,” and “Printmakers Open Forum: Exchange Portfolio-Sanctuary,”Center for Contemporary Printmaking, 299 West Ave. Through Nov. 10. Free. 203-899-7999, contemprints.org.
“Autumn Juried Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Nov. 9. 203-866-2744, rowaytonarts.org
NORWICH
Specials
Time for Me with Paige Dest, The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 W. Thames St. Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. $25-$89.
OLD LYME
Music
All Saints Choral Evensong, St. Ann’s Parish, 82 Shore Road. Nov. 3, 4 p.m. 860-4341621, saintannsoldlyme.org
OLD SAYBROOK
Music
George Winston, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Nov. 5, 6, 7:30 p.m. $65. 877-503-1286, thekate.org
Stage
Bolshoi Ballet in HD: “Raymonda,” Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Nov. 3, 1 p.m. $15. 877-503-1286, thekate.org.
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.
Music
The Last Waltz, Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Nov. 5, 8 p.m. 914937-4126, thecapitoltheatre.com
RIDGEFIELD
Specials
Trick or Treat at The Aldrich, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.; “Getting” Contemporary Art: Pushing at the Boundaries: The Body, Politics, and Critique,” Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. 203-438-4519
Visual Arts
“Weather Report,” Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Through March 29; “Eva LeWitt,” Through April 5. 203-438-4519. Registration required.
SHERMAN
Visual Arts
“Seven Pages from the Book of Renaissance Collages and Still Life Pastels” by Plonia Nixon, Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center. Through Nov. 9. 860-354-2455, shermanlibrary.org
SOUTHBURY
Crafts
New Age & Craft Expo, Wyndham Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Road. Nov. 3, 10 a.m. $6. Gallery Reading $20.
SOUTH WINDSOR
Halloween
Nightmare Acres, Nomads Outdoor Adventure, 240 Governors Hwy. Through Nov. 9, 7-11 p.m. $15 advance (online), $20 at the door. $3 parking. 860-436-5467, nightmareacresct.com
STAMFORD
Community
Auditions for “The Gondoliers,” Union Memorial Church, 58 Church St. Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Free.
UConn’s Stamford Graduate Business Infosessions, UCONN Stamford, 1 University Pl. Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Free.
Films
“Parkland Rising,” Avon Theater, 272 Bedford St. Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Free. 203-967-3660 ext. 2, avontheatre.org
Specials
Family Game Show Night, Jewish Community Center, 1035 Newfield Ave. Nov. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Compete in fun trivia and wacky challenges. Childfriendly dinner. Members: $36 for 2, $5 per additional family member; Community: $45 for 2, $5 per additional family member. 203-487-0965, sjacobs@stamfordjcc.org
Stage
“The Underpants,” Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, Dressing Room Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. Through Nov. 17. curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
Open Studios, Loft Artists Galleries and Studios, 575 Pacific St. Nov. 3, noon-5 p.m. loftartists.org
“Mixed Medium: A Walk Through Color and Design” solo mixed media exhibit by Stamford resident Anita Wasserman, Stamford Jewish Community Center Gallery, 1035 Newfield Ave. Nov.
3-Dec. 27. Wine & Art, artist reception, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
STRATFORD
Books
Book Buzz, Library, 2203 Main St. Nov. 4, 11 a.m.; Classic Mystery Discussion of “The Maltese Falcone,” Nov. 5, 6:45 p.m. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org
Films
“Yesterday,” Library, 2203 Main St. Nov. 4, noon. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org
Halloween
Fright Haven, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cutoff. Through Nov. 3. toursandevents.com/frighthaven
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.
Comedy
Kevin James, Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. $98-$58. tarrytownmusichall.org
TORRINGTON
Stage
“Something Rotten,” Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. Through Nov. 10. 860-4897180, warnertheatre.org
WALLINGFORD
Kids
“Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue,” The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road. Nov. 3, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. 203-265-1501, oakdale.com
WASHINGTON
Visual Arts
“Steven Miller Beautiful Times,” Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road. Nov. 2-Dec 14. Reception: Nov. 2, noon-2 p.m. 860-868-7586, gunnlibrary.org
WASHINGTON DEPOT
Visual Arts
“Rock, Paper, Scissors: Greenwood and Funk,” Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Plaza. Through Nov. 16. 860-868-2878, washingtonartassociation.org
WATERBURY
Stage
“The Play That Goes Wrong,” Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Nov. 5-7, palacetheaterct.org
Visual Arts
“Maryna Bilak: Caring Hands,” Mattatuck Museum, 144 W. Main St. Through Jan. 5. 203-753-0381, ext. 130, mattmuseum.org
WEST HAVEN
Lectures
Fall Lecture Series: Understanding the Ethnic and Religious Complexities of the Middle East and the Current US Strategy with “Does the US Still Have Critical Interest in the Region? What is the Current US Middle East Strategy,” Yale West Haven Conference Center. Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m. $65 for the series. sandrajogreer@gmail.com or 203444-9040.
WESTPORT
Books
An Evening with Explorer and Author Paul Rosolie, Library, 20 Jesup Road. Nov. 1, 7 p.m.; Author Elizabeth Strout Talks About Olive Kitteridge, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
Films
“Force of Nature,” Library, 20 Jesup Road. Nov. 3, 2 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
Stage
“Don Juan,” Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court. Nov. 5-23. Preview week: Nov. 5-9. $30 during preview performances, westportplayhouse.org
Visual Arts
“Let’s Dance,” Library South Gallery, 20 Jesup Road. Through Dec. 12; “Talking Type,” through Nov. 14. Related event: Art Spaces in Fairfield County Libraries, present “Art & Text,” a united exhibit featuring the work of local and regional artists runs through Dec. 31. westportlibrary.org
“Vision & Dignity: The Art of George Hand Wright,” Westport Historical Society Mollie Donovan Gallery, 25 Avery Place. Through Nov. 17; “Taking the Cure: Public Health 1880-1960,” through Nov. 17. 203-222-1424, ext. 5, westporthistory.org
“Becoming Westport,” Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place. Through June 30. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, free members and children 10 and under.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.
Specials
Dataism Exhibit, ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Nov. 5, noon. Opening reception, Nov. 3, 3 p.m.
WILTON
Music
Music on the Hill’s Community Children’s Chorus and Festival Chorus, accompanied by piano, percussion, and harpist Wendy Kerner, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 36 New Canaan Road. Nov. 3, 3 p.m. 203-5293133, musiconthehillct.org
Visual Arts
“Artists from the Grotta Collection,” Browngrotta Arts, 276 Ridgefield Road. Through Nov. 10. browngrotta.com “Art & Text,” Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Through Nov. 7. 203-762-6342, wiltonlibrary.org.