THINGS TO DO
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Stage
“Disney on Ice: Dream Big,” Webster Bank Arena, 600 Main St. Jan. 5, noon, 4 p.m. websterbankarena.com
BRISTOL
Specials
Capital City Public Beer Tour. PickUp Location: Bristol Double Tree Hotel Parking Lot, 42 Century Dr. Jan. 4, 12:10 p.m. $95. Tour runs noon-6 p.m. All inclusive public beer tour to Hanging Hills Brewing, City Steam, Hog River Brewing and Thomas Hooker. ctbeertours.com
DANBURY
Dance
Ballroom Dance, Portuguese Cultural Club, 65 Sand Pit Road. Jan. 8, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $20. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee, and dancing. $15 dance only. 203-7481278, portugueseculturalcenter.org
DARIEN
Visual Arts
“Abstract Gazing,” paintings of Westport artist, Kelley Schutte, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through Jan. 31. Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 655-6633, gearygallery.com
DERBY
Holiday
12th Night of Christmas Celebration, David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. Jan. 5, noon-4 p.m. $5 per person. 203-735-1908, info@derbyhistorical.org
EASTON
Music
Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club Scholarship Winners Concert, Jesse Lee Church, 25 Flat Rock Road. Jan. 5, 2 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Reception to follow. 203261-9160, wednesdayafternoonmusicclub.org
Specials
Peter McCrea, son of Joel McCrea and Frances Dee will speak on his famous parents, Easton Public Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. Jan. 7, 7 p.m. eastonlibrary.org
ELMSFORD, N.Y.
Stage
“Lend Me a Tenor,” Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza. Through Jan. 26. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. 914-5922222, broadwaytheatre.com
FAIRFIELD
Books
Author Talk and Lunch: Lisa Jewell, author of “The Family Upstairs,” in Conversation with Robin Kall, Library Main Branch, 1080 Old Post Road. Jan 6, 12:30 p.m.; International Book Club with “How To Be Both” by Ali Smith, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. 203-2563155, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
“Join the Conversation” with Emily Bazelon-New York Times Magazine staff writer, Yale lecturer & author, WSHU Broadcast Center, on the campus of Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave. Jan. 7, 7 p.m. $10. Audience Q & A. wshu.org
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. $5 adults, $3 students/ seniors, free members and children ages 5 and under. fairfieldhistory.org
Visual Arts
“Color in Motion,” Public Library Kershner Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. Through Jan. 19. 203-2469065, 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
“From the Ground Up: Fairfield’s Foods,” Museum & History Center Spaght Gallery, 370 Beach Road. Exhibit runs through Jan. 5. 203259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org
FARMINGTON
Specials
Antique Appraisal Day, ANTIQ’S, 1839 New Britain Ave. Jan. 4, 11 a.m. Free. 860-676-2679.
GREENWICH
Books
Bookworms Book Club with “Book Uncle and Me” by Uma Krishnaswami, Jan. 8, 4 p.m. Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave. 203-622-7922, greenwichlibrary.org
Dance
Ballroom Dance Party, Round Hill
Community House, 397 Round Hill Road. Jan. 4, 7-11 p.m. $18. 203-8319382, ballroommagic.com
Specials
Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series: A New Dawn? Bat Diversity & Habitat Use Post-White-Nose Syndrome, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Jan. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 203869-0376, brucemuseum.org
Visual Arts
“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
HARTFORD
Specials
Connecticut Wedding & Bridal Show, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. Jan. 4, 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $12. 860-365-5678, bit.ly/374iGWo
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
Music
Sherman Chamber Ensemble “Best of Baroque” Concert, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1 Main St. Jan. 5, 4 p.m. $30, $25 students, seniors, and children ages 15 and under are admitted free with the purchase of a paid ticket. shermanchamberensemble.org
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.
MADISON
Stage
Madison Lyric Stage, a professional company will hold auditions for its 2020 season, Jan. 5, 1-5 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only. For consideration and information e-mail your photo and resume to info@madisonlyricstage.org.
Visual Arts
“Let’s Celebrate,” Spectrum Gallery and Store, 61 Main St. Through Jan. 12. Hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
MILFORD
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 .
Visual Arts
“J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors from Tate,”Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Through Feb. 23.
NEW CANAAN
Books
Young Adult Book Brunch: “The 57 Bus” by Dashka Slater, Library, 151 Main St. Jan. 5, 1-2 p.m.; Authors @ NCL: Patricia Walsh Chadwick: “Little Sister,” Jan. 7, 7-8 p.m. 203594-5084, newcanaanlibrary.org
Kids
Music with Marcus, Library, 151 Main St. Jan. 6, 10-10:45 a.m. Songs, instrument play, stories, and dancing. 203-594-5084, newcanaanlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Hat Madness,” New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge. Runs through March 8. 203966-1776, 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
NORWALK
Books
Dennis Bradbury in a talk about her father “With Love and Gratitude: Remembering Editor Walter I. Bradbury,” Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Jan. 5, 3 p.m. Registration required. 203-899-2780 ext. 15133, clahey@norwalkpl.org.
Holiday
“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
Outdoors
Seal Spotting & Birding Cruises, Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Through Jan. 19. Departs: Jan. 5, noon; Jan. 18, 11 a.m.; Jan. 19, noon. $31.50. Advance reservations recommended. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
Visual Arts
“With Love and Gratitude: remembering editor Walter I Bradbury,” Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Jan. 5, 3-5. p.m. norwalkpl.org
“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. 203-8997999, contemprints.org.
“Seeking Peace and Calm?” SoNo’s
Maritime Garage Gallery Winter Exhibit, 11 North Water St. Through Feb. 29. Free. Viewing hours: MonFri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 831-9063, norwalkpark.org/public-art
RIDGEFIELD
Films
“Mystify” documentary portrait of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 7, 7 p.m. $12.50. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Specials
“Dick Cavett presents… A Conversation with Christopher Walken,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 5, 4 p.m. $90-$40. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Visual Arts
Tom Friedman: “Hazmat Love,” Radcliffe Bailey: “Vessell III,” Nari Ward: “Apollo/Poll,” and Tony Tasset: “Deer,” Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. All four exhibits run through March 15; “Weather Report,” through March 29; “Eva LeWitt,” through April 5; Zoe Sheehan Saldana: “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here,” runs through May 17. 203-438-4519.
SHARON
Visual Arts
Jessie English “The Book of Hours,” Standard Space, 147 Main St. Through Jan. 12, Fri-Sun noon-6 p.m.
STAMFORD
Books
Meet Mike Barlow, Co-Author of “Smart Cities, Smart Future: Showcasing Tomorrow,” Ferguson Library, 1 Public Library Plaza. Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. 203-351-8231, fergusonlibrary.org
Kids
Wee WILD Keepers Preschool Enrichment Program, Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Jan. 7-Mar. 3, 12:15-2:15 p.m. Members: $375 for 16 sessions; Non-Members: $400 for 16 sessions. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org.
Stage
“Stomp,” Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Jan. 5, 7 p.m. $79-$39. 203-3254466, palacestamford.org
Visual Arts
“Faces and Figures,” Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Jan. 5-30. Opening reception, Jan. 5, 4-6 p.m. Hours: Thu, Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat, Sun noon-3 p.m. 203-325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org
“How Many Tears Are Enough” exhibit addresses the aftermath of gun violence, UConn, Stamford Branch, 1 University Place. Through Feb. 6. 203-251-8400.
STRATFORD
Books
Book Buzz, Library, 2203 Main St. Jan. 6, 11 a.m. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org
Lectures
Sunday Afternoon Talks with Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Director Gregg Dancho, Library, 2203 Main St. Jan. 5, 2 p.m. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org.
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.
Comedy
Colin Mochrie (Of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) Presents “Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis,” Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Jan. 5, 7 p.m. $48-$35. tarrytownmusichall.org
WASHINGTON
Films
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road. Jan. 6, 1 p.m. 860-868-7586, gunnlibrary.org
WASHINGTON DEPOT
Specials
Readings from the Archives of the Gunn Historical Museum with a reading of the paper, “The History of East Street” written by Mrs. Arthur Hollister in 1914, Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza. Jan. 6, 10 a.m. 860-868-7756, gunnmuseum.org
WESTPORT
Specials
Genealogy FUN-damentals Series: Services-to buy or not to buy?, Westport Historical Society, 25 Avery Place. Jan. 8, noon. $50 for all four sessions, $15 for individual sessions. Pre-registration recommended. Register at westporthistory.org
Stage
Play With Your Food Lunchtime Play Readings, Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road E. Jan. 7, 8, noon-1:30 p.m. $54 per performance (including lunch). 203-293-8729, JIBProductions.org
Visual Arts
“Art of the Album Classic Record Covers—Rock & Roll and Blues from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s,” Library Jesup Gallery, 20 Jesup Road. Through Feb. 25; “At the Water’s Edge: Beach Photography in Westport & Beyond by Larry Silver,” through Feb. 24; “The Kids’ Wall at Longshore Pool,” South Gallery, through March 11.. 203-291-4800, 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.
WESTON
Visual Arts
“Three Women Who Made Weston
Historical Society, 104 Weston Road. Extended through Jan. Open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. westonhistoricalsociety.org
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.
Stage
“Newsies,” White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place (3rd level of City Center). Through Jan. 12. $59$37. 914-328-1600, wppac.com
WILTON
Books
“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Jan. 8, noon. Register. 203762-3950, or at wiltonlibrary.org.
Holiday
Great Trains Holiday Show, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Through Jan. 20. $5 nonmember child, $10 nonmember adults. Free for all members of the Society. 203-762-7257, wiltonhistorical.org