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BRANFORD

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, presents “The Painted Doors of Branford,” Nov. 7, 8. Over sixty decorated doors will be displayed on Main St. as a symbolic reopening of our community. Visit the display, vote for your favorites, and participate in the silent auction to purchase and bring your favorite door home. All monies raised fund college scholarships for deserving & talented students who will be furthering their education in the written, visual & performing arts. Jeanettemobeck@yahoo.com

BRIDGEPORT

Art-inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Line-up concludes: “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.org

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during the week. Weekends and holidays, the Zoo will retain the morning and afternoon sessions, closing from noon-1 p.m. for cleaning. Guests must wear a mask. New online ticketing system. $15 adult, $13-$10 child and seniors, children under 3 free. beardsleyzoo.org

Bridgeport Art Trail, citywide arts celebration runs Nov. 5-15. Ten day calendar of online and onsite programs adapted to comply with Covid19. BAT Kickoff Party, Nov. 7, 6-9:30 p.m. will include visual art, music, and projections indoors and outdoors. Attendees can safely assemble outdoors near the Read’s ArtSpace building and Peacock Alley and indoors at the Arcade Mall. Face masks and physical distancing protocol required. Full schedule posted on website and social media platforms. bridgeport-art-trail.org

“Winter Wonderland” at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo,1875 Noble Ave. Zoo grounds will have10 one-of-a-kind snowpeople sculptures from local artists on display at the Zoo from DecMarch. 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.

“Scream and Shout,” the art of Carlos Bautista Biernnay, absurd fiber art influenced by the artist's personal reactions to events on 9/11 in the United

States and in Chile, Now online on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery.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-on-demand catalog. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo online Zoo Photography Exhibit, “Photography Goes Wild.” beardsleyzoo.org