PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHEL
Community
Teen Project Lab, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Morning All Genres Book Discussion, Dec. 18, 10:15 a.m.; Teen Crafts, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave. BRANFORD
Visual Arts
“Mythic, Mysterious, and Archtypal,” paintings by Dana Naumann, Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road. Through Dec. 29. BRIDGEPORT
Holiday
“Rudolph,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through Dec. 29. Tickets available by phone, in person at the box office, or online. 203-576-1636, dtcab.com
Stage
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through Dec. 29. Showtimes: Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 5, 8 p.m.; Sun 4:30 p.m. 203576-1636, dtcab.com
Visual Arts
“Love Past Death,” tribute to Peter Konsterlie, Framemakers Picture Framing & Art Gallery, 3004 Fairfield Ave. Through Dec. 203-338-0332
“We are Artists Every One: the Bridgeport Cultural Arts Center in Action, 1970-1986,” Library Burroughs-Saden Branch History Center, 925 Broad St. On view. 203-5767400, ext. 7
BROOKFIELD
Holiday
Holiday Sale, Brookfield Craft Center’s Gallery Shop, 286 Whisconier Road. Through Dec. 31. Holiday ornaments, woodcrafts, glass crafts, jewelry, pottery, fiber works, and more.
DANBURY
Dance
Ballroom Dance, Portuguese Cultural Club, 65 Sand Pit Road. Dec. 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $20. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee, and dancing. $15 dance only. 203-748-1278, portugueseculturalcenter.org
Holiday
Ride a Vintage Train to Visit Santa Claus, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Dec. 15, 21, 22. Trains depart every half-hour from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sundays. $12 ages 2 and up, free under 24 months. danburyrailwaymuseum.org
Danbury Music Centre’s “Nutcracker Ballet,” Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road. Dec. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. $35, $32, $27. 203-748-1716, bit.ly/37Cp3RT
Whiffenpoofs Holiday Concert with Martini Glass a cappella, Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. $35. 203-794-9944, thepalacedanbury.com
The Christmas Show, Anthony’s Lake Club, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave. Dec. 15, 12:30 p.m. $75-$65 includes meal, show, tax and tip. Specials
Presentation by railroad historian Daniel R. Gallo with “New York Central Railroad’s Putnam Division,” Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Free. 203-7788337, danburyrailwaymuseum.org Visual Arts
Savage Studio Farewell Ceramic Show and Sale, Savage Studio, 93 Mill Plain Road. Through Dec. 23, daily noon-6 p.m. 203-743-3000, savagestudio.com
DARIEN
Holiday
“Scenes from The Nutcracker,” Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. Dec. 15, noon, 3 p.m. $20. 203-6558683, darienarts.org.
Visual Arts
“Katrin Waite: Inside the Outside World-Plus Two New Craft Artists,” Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through Dec. 24, Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 655-6633, gearygallery.com
DERBY
Books
Poetry Club, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.; Tech Time!, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Meeting Room.
Holiday
Kevin Woyce presentation on “Santa’s Hometown,” Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Learn about Christmas traditions that have their origins in New York City over the past two centuries. 203-734-1492
EASTON
Holiday
“Magic of Christmas” show, Spinning Wheel Restaurant, 109 Black Rock Tpke. Through Dec. 24. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. spinningwheelct.com
FAIRFIELD
Community
Wee People, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.; Field Goods Pick Up, Dec. 17, 4 p.m.; Fireside Tales, Dec. 17, 7:15 p.m.; Music and Movement for Wigglers, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave.
Holiday
Holiday Express Train Show, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Through Jan. 5. Train Show hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fri evening 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekdays during school vacation: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, free members and children ages 5 and under. Polar Express-themed evening, Dec. 20. fairfieldhistory.org
“A Chistmas Carol in Concert,” Sacred Heart University Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 5151 Park Ave. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Featuring Kathleen Turner as Scrooge, music by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. $35, free SHU students with ID. edgertoncenter.org Music
Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas, StageOne, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $35, $30; Rock & Roll Playhouse: Music of the Greatful Dead for Kids, Warehouse, Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. $17, $15; Mike Zito, StageOne, Dec. 15, 9 p.m. $28. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Color in Motion,” Public Library Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. Through Jan. 19. 203-246-9065, bskgallery@gmail.com, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
“Cover to Cover: How People Bind Their Books” Exhibit, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Through Feb. 9, during Library hours. 203-254-0123, pequotlibrary.org
“Winter Light” artwork by members, Art/Place Gallery, 70 Sanford St. Through Jan. 31, noon-5 p.m. every day. 203-374-9720 or 646- 2586912, artplacegallery.org
“Rodin, Truth, Form, Life,“Fairfield University’s Walsh Art Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through Dec. 21. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. fairfield.edu
“From the Ground Up: Fairfield’s Foods,” Museum & History Center Spaght Gallery, 370 Beach Road. Exhibit runs through Jan. 5. 203-2591598, fairfieldhistory.org GREENWICH
Holiday
Holiday Art Show and Sale, YWCA of Greenwich Gertrude White Gallery. Through Dec. 27.
Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village, Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses, 437 North St. Through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa, Carousel & Train Rides, Food trucks. Visits with Reindeer and the Christmas Shop, MonSat 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. sambridge.com
Specials
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Bruce Explorers: Weather Investigators, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. $50 Museum members, $60 nonmembers. Reservations required. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
Visual Arts
“Contemporary Realism,” Cavalier Ebanks Galleries, 405 Greenwich Ave. Through Dec. 31. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 203869-3664, cavaliergalleries.com
“Scott Glaser and the Grid,” Greenwich Art Society Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd. fl. Through Jan. 3.
“An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County,” Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Jan. 6. Gallery hours: Wed-Sun noon-4 p.m. greenwichhistory.org
“Collecting Reimagined: A 2D Curiosity Cabinet,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through March 29. Museum hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Closed Mon. $7 adults, $6 students up to 22 years, $6 seniors, free for members and children under 5. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org IVORYTON
Holiday
“An Actor’s Carol,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Through Dec. 22. Thu, Fri, Sat 2, 7:30 p.m.; Wed, Sun 2 p.m. $35 adult, $32 seniors, $20 students, $15 children under 12. 860767-7318, 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. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. Closed Monday. 914-232-9555, katonahmuseum.org
KENT
Visual Arts
“Third Eye” paintings by Heather Scofield, Kent Memorial Library Gallery, 32 N. Main St. Through Jan. 10. 860-927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
“New Nudes” Group Show, Craven Contemporary Gallery, 4 Fulling Lane. Kent Barns. Through Jan. 15. Weekends only.
MAMARONECK, N.Y. Holiday
“Nutcracker Dream,” Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane. Dec 15, 2, 5 p.m.; Dec 21, 3, 7 p.m.; Dec 22, 28, 2, 5 p.m. $100-$20. emelin.org/nutcrackerdream/
MILFORD
Holiday
Pantochino Productions Inc. holiday musical, “The Gingerbreads of Broadway,” Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Through Dec. 22. Saturdays, 2, 5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. $22 online, $25 at the door. Cabaret seating at all performances. Bring your own food and drink. pantochino.com
Pantochino Productions present “Christmas Cocktails,” Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Dec. 13, 20, 8 p.m. Bring own “cocktails” and snacks. $30. 203-843-0959, pantochino.com
Visual Arts
“Milford Student Show,” Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. Through Jan. 17. Gallery hours: Thu 2-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat, Sun, noon-4 p.m. 203-8786647, milfordarts.org
MYSTIC
Holiday
Lantern Light Tours, Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Dec. 15, 20-22, 5-10 p.m. Tours begin every 15 minutes. $33 nonmembers, $28 members, $23 youth members, $28 youth nonmembers. Children under 3 free.
Visual Arts
“J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors from Tate,”Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Through Feb. 23. NEW CANAAN
Visual Arts
“Northeast Waterscapes: Artists Explore OCeans, Rivers, Harbors,” New Canaan Museum & Historical Society Bishop Gallery, 13 Oenoke Ridge. Through Dec. 14; “Hat Madness,” through March 8. nchistory.org
“HeART & Mind,” Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Jan.12. silvermineart.org
“Into the Garden,” paintings by Christian Peltenburg-Brechneff, Carriage Barn Arts Center Gallery, 681 South Ave. On view. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-594-3638, carriagebarn.org
“Jessica Drenk: Second Nature” exhibit, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. On view. Free.
NEW HAVEN
Books
Book Talk and Brunch celebrates the publication of “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between,” by Stephanie Butnick, Liel Liebovitz, and Mark Oppenheimer, Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel, 85 Harrison St. Dec. 15, 10 a.m. Free. Reservations at 203-389-2108, ext. 114, beki.org Holiday
New Haven Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Shubert Theater, 247 College St. Dec. 15, 1, 5 p.m. $73-$25. 203-562-5666, shubert.com.
“Deck the Walls-Holiday Group Show” featuring unframed art sale,” Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Dec. 22.
Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road. Through Dec. 31. Sun-Thu 5-9 p.m., Fri, Sat 5-10 p.m. $10 car/family van, $25 mini-bus, $50 full size bus. 203-7772000, goodwillsne.org
Holiday Show & Sale, Gearge Street Studio, 519 George St. Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-776-3957
Stage
“Pride and Prejudice,” Long Wharf Theatre Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Through Dec. 22. 203787-4282, longwharf.org
Yale Repertory Theatre presents “The Plot,” Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St. Through Dec. 21. $79-$20. yalerep.org
Visual Arts
“Inerplay” works by Sheila Kaczmarek, Kathy Kane, Maria Morabito, River Street Gallery @ Fairhaven Furniture, 72 Blatchley Ave. Through Jan. 12. fairhaven-furniture.com
“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
“Casting a Net,”collection of Jennifer Davies newest fiber works, City Gallery, 994 State St. Through Dec. 29; “Shadows,” through Dec. Gallery hours: Thu-Sun noon-4 p.m. 203782-2489, city-gallery.org
“The Hilton Als Series: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through Dec. 15; “Peterloo & Protest,” through Dec. 15; “Britian in a World,” through Dec. 31. 203-432—2800, britishart.yale.edu NEW MILFORD
Holiday
Annual Carol Sing and Holiday Festivities, New Milford Town Green, 2 Main St. Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Free. NEWTOWN
Holiday
“The Shop Around the Corner,” Edmond Town Hall Theater, Main St. Dec. 15, 1, 4, 7 p.m. For those with hearing impairment, the 1 p.m. matinee will be shown with captions. $3 at the box office cash only.
NORWALK
Holiday
“Holiday Gift Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Dec. 24: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. Christmas Eve 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Mondays. Suggested donation $5, free admission with canned goods for Open Door Shelter. 203-866-2744, rowaytonarts.org
“Toys, Trains, and Magnificent Trees: Illuminating Christmas at the Mansion,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Jan. 5. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Holiday Reception, Shorehaven Golf Club, 14 Canfield Ave. Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m. $150. 203-866-5528.
Visual Arts
“The Trained Eye: The Art of Railroads & Stations,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Jan. 5. Wed-Sun noon-4 p.m. 90-minute tour $20, $18 seniors, $16 ages 8-18; 45 minute tour $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 ages 8-18 years old. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“Under the Influence Members Exhibit,” Center for Contemporary Printmaking, 299 West Ave. Through Feb. 9. View hours: Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Free. 203-899-7999, contemprints.org.
“Seeking Peace and Calm?” SoNo’s Maritime Garage Gallery Winter Exhibit, 11 North Water St. Through Feb. 29. Free. Viewing hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 831-9063, norwalkpark.org/public-art ORANGE
Visual Arts
“Waterworks XX,” students of Audrey Galer will display new watercolors, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road. Through Dec.
RIDGEFIELD
Films
Ridgefield High School Ski Team hosts Warren Miller’s “Timeless,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Tickets visit RHSSkiBoosterClub@gmail.com 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org Holiday
SNL’s Ana Gasteyer brings “Sugar & Booze” a night of hilarious holiday cabaret, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $45. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
“The Nutcracker,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; Dec. 14, 2, 6 p.m.; Dec. 15, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. $25, $20 child; Ridgefield Chorale’s Annual Holiday Pops Concert, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. $15-$10. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org Visual Arts
Zoe Sheehan Saldana: “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here,” Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibit runs through May 17; “Weather Report,” through March 29; “Eva LeWitt,” Through April 5. 203-438-4519.
STAMFORD
Holiday
Annual Brass and Organ Christmas Concert by The New York Symphonic Brass, First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bedford St. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering. 203-324-9522, fishchurch.org.
Noel! with Stamford Symphony Brass, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 628 Main St. Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Kids are free with an accompanying adult. 203-3254466. Museums & Attractions
Outdoor Adventures: Family Night Hike, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.; Sunday Explorers, Dec. 15, 1 p.m.; FIY: Winter Evergreen Swags, Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road.
Music
Stamford Chorale presents “Copeland’s America, Gershwin and More,” Unitarian-Universalist Church, 20 Forest St. Dec. 15, 4 p.m. $20 at the door. 203-359-0659, thestamfordchorale@gmail.com
Visual Arts
“How Many Tears Are Enough” exhibit addresses the aftermath of gun violence, UConn, Stamford Branch, 1 University Place, Through Feb. 6. 203-251-8400.
“Recollections” Retrospective Exhibit of Selected Artwork by Paul G. Larson, Loft Artists Galleries and Studios, 575 Pacific St. Through Dec. 22. Gallery hours: Sat, Sun 1-4:30 p.m. loftartists.org
TORRINGTON
Holiday
“A Christmas Carol,” Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, 84 Main St. Through Dec. 15. 860-489-7180, warnertheatre.org
TRUMBULL
Holiday
Bridgeport P.A.L. Christmas Village, P.A.L. Complex, 2 Quarry Road. Through Dec. 23. Daily 1-8 p.m. Dec. 17, closed. $2. Photo with Santa, $10. 203-576-7604, e-mail paltrumbull@aol.com
UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Music
Anuel AA, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casinos, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Dec. 15, 7 p.m. $140.50-$50.50. In the Wolf Den: Willie Jones, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. 888-2267711, mohegansun.com WASHINGTON
Books
Sarah Albee with “North America: A Fold-Out Graphic History,” Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. 860-868-0525, hickorystickbookshop.com WASHINGTON DEPOT Holiday
“A Cabin Holiday,” Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Plaza. Through Dec. 24. Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 23, 24, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Related event: Holiday in the Depot, Dec. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. Closed Mon. 860-868-2878, washingtonartassociation.org WESTPORT
Holiday
Script in Hand Playreading of “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court. Dec. 16, 7 p.m. $20. 203-227-4177, westportplayhouse.org
Stage
“The Tale of the Allergists Wife,” Westport Community Theatre, in Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave. Through Dec. 15. Showtimes: Fri, Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $25, $23 senior citizens 65 years of age or older, $15 students with valid identification. 203-226-1983, westportcommunitytheatre.com
Visual Arts
“The Kids’ Wall at Longshore Pool,” Library South Gallery, 20 Jesup Road. Through March 11; “Let’s Dance,” through Dec. 12. 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. For a listing of the individual participating libraries and their exhibit dates, see adobe.ly/2mn61Mh 203291-4800, westportlibrary.org
“Becoming Westport,” Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place. Through June 30. $5 adults, $3 students & seniors, free members & children 10 and under. Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WILTON
Books
Holiday Book Sale, Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Through Dec. 29, during regular library hours. 203762-3950, wiltonlibrary.org. Holiday
Great Trains Holiday Show, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Through Jan. 20. $5 nonmember child, $10 nonmember adults. 203-762-7257, wiltonhistorical.org
Specials
Hard-boiled egg peeling demonstrations and tastings with the inventors of the Negg, Cook’s Nook, 39 Danbury Road. Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Visual Arts
“A Harvest of Hues,” Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Runs through Jan 2. 203-762-6342, wiltonlibrary.org.