ANSONIA Specials

“A Virtual Day in 1762,” online field trip hosted by Derby Historical Society, in March, April, and May for one-hour timeslots on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Travel to colonial Derby for a look into the life of young David Humphreys, who later in life became aide-decamp to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The “Living History” experience takes place at the home of General David Humphreys and is led by Docents in period attire. 5th-grade classes of the Lower Naugatuck Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, & Shelton are invited. Contact 203-735-1908 or info@derbyhistorical.org.

Comedy

Laughs for Easton Fun Raiser with Christine O'Leary & Friends, virtual fundraising event hosted by Easton Library, Easton Parks and Rec and the Easton Community Center, March 12, 7:30 p.m. Team Green Light is donating 100% of the proceeds from the comedy night to benefit these three organizations. Purchase a link for $30 at bit.ly/3pceFYG.

Specials

Art Show Fundraiser with the works of Keri English-Giddes and her art students, Easton Public Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. On-going event benefits the Children's Expansion Fund. eastonlibrary.org, 203-261-0134

Visual Arts site’s history through new interpretive signs, figure out the three Visitor Center “What Is It?” window displays, and play a scavenger hunt and submit answers for a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Outdoor visitors are also encouraged to picnic, play catch, read, paint, etc. Social distancing required. Online offerings with photos, videos, and historical information on social media, a museum collections database , and a Whitfield House virtual tour. Parking is free. 203-453-2457 or email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov.

Music

Lenten Concert Series with guest organists performing on the historic 1929 Möller pipe organ, hosted by First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane. Line-up: Nathaniel Gumbs, March 12. All concerts are 12:15-12:45 p.m. Each recital will be broadcast over the steeple speakers. Sit in your car and listen or bring a chair and sit on the lawn. Also streamed live on the church’s Facebook page. 203-245-2739, ext. 14, fccmadison.org or Facebook page.