PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Holiday
“Bridgeport Has a Dream,” MLK performance created by the young people of Bridgeport, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Jan. 20, 1:30 p.m. Free. theklein.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave. Jan. 20, 10 a.m.
BROOKFIELD
Visual Arts
“Art Quilts” exhibit by Avon textile artist Judy Ross, Library, 182 Whisconier Road. Through Jan. 31. 203-775-6241, brookfieldlibrary.org.
DANBURY
Dance
Ballroom Dance, Portuguese Cultural Club, 65 Sand Pit Road. Jan. 22, 6:3010:30 p.m. $20. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee, and dancing. $15 dance only. 203-748-1278, portugueseculturalcenter.org
Visual Arts
“Three Generations” group exhibit of paintings, etchings and sculpture by three generations of the Gesualdi family—Vito Gesualdi, David Gesualdi, and Daisy Gesualdi, The Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 East Liberty St. Through March 27. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-791-1474, stillriveredtions.com
DARIEN
Music
Music in the Stacks: Celebrate Fresh Beginnings with Sheri Miller, Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Jan. 19, 5-6 p.m. darienlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Abstract Gazing,” paintings of Westport artist, Kelley Schutte, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through Jan. 31. TueSat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 655-6633, gearygallery.com
DERBY
Books
Women’s Forum-literary discussion group with two stories by Margaret Drabble“Homework” and “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m. 203-7341492.
EASTON
Visual Arts
“Winter Celebration of the Arts,” Easton Public Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. Through Feb. 29. “Along the Shoreline” exhibit by Robert Brennan, through Feb. 8. Mon, Tue, Wed, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. eastonlibrary.org
FAIRFIELD
Books
Meet the Author: Lauren Acampora with “The Paper Wasp,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m. pequotlibrary.org
Films
Films That Rock with “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. $10. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Holiday
Family Focus: Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 203-2591598, fairfieldhistory.org
Music
Ghost Light, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St., Jan. 19, 8:30 p.m. $25. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
NT Live in HD: Arthur Miller’s “All My Son’s,” Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Performing Arts Kelley Theatre, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 22, 2, 7 p.m. $25, $20 seniors, Quick Center members. 203-254-4010, quickcenter.com
Visual Arts
“Color in Motion,” Public Library Kershner 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. 203-3749720 or 646- 258-6912, artplacegallery.org
“Gifts of Gold-The Art of Japanese Lacquer Boxes,“Fairfield University’s Bellarmine Hall Galleries the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through May 15. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. fairfield.edu
GREENWICH
Books
Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group with “Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline” by Darrell Bricker & John Ibbotson, Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Jan. 21, 7 p.m. 203-622-7922, greenwichlibrary.org
Kids
Science Solvers: Mineral Marvels, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Jan. 19, 1-3 p.m. Free. brucemuseum.org or call 203-8690376.
Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Day, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include: creating artwork inspired by Dr. King’s values of compassion, love, courage, and forgiveness. Live performances by Karima A. Robinson, Ph.D.,11 a.m., and 1 p.m. of “A So-Long Journey: The Early Years of Phillis Wheatley.” MLK Family Day also includes a donation drive in partnership with Filling in the Blanks, which delivers weekend meals to children in low-income households. Free admission, no advance registration required. brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.
Stage
Play With Your Food Lunchtime Play Readings, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Jan. 22-23, noon-1:30 p.m. $54 per performance (including lunch). 203-293-8729, JIBProductions.org
Visual Arts
“Collecting Reimagined: A 2D Curiosity Cabinet,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through March 29. Museum hours: TueSat 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
GUILFORD
Music
Jeff Fuller Jazz, Ayuthai, 2279 Boston Post Road. Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. Call for reservations. 203-453-2988.
HAMDEN
Music
Galvanized Jazz Band, Aunt Chilada’s, 3931 Whitney Ave. Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. Reserve. 203-230-4640, auntchilada.com
Visual Arts
Hamden Art League: “Watercolor: Architecture in the Landscape” by watercolorist Joan Cho, Social Hall of the Hamden Senior Center in the Miller Memorial Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave. On view. 203-287-1322, hamdenartleague.org
MASHANTUCKET / FOXWOODS
Music
DJ Snoopadelic aka Snoop Dogg, Shrine at Foxwoods Resorts & Casinos, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Jan 21, 9 p.m. $20. 800-200-2882, foxwoods.com
Specials
Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resorts & Casinos, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Jan. 19, 4 p.m. $80-$15. 800-200-2882, foxwoods.com
MILFORD
Visual Arts
“Figurative Exhibit,” Milford Arts Center Firehouse Gallery, 40 Railroad Ave. Through Feb. 8. Reception, Jan. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Cash awards presented at the reception. Gallery hours: Sat, Sun, noon-4 p.m. 203-878-6647, milfordarts.org
NEW CANAAN
Specials
The Second Amendment: What is the Right to Keep and Bear Arms?, Library, 151 Main St. Jan. 22, 7-8 p.m. 203-594-5084, newcanaanlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Hat Madness,” New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge. Through March 8. 203-966-1776, nchistory.org
“New Members Exhibit,” Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road. Jan.19-Feb. 15. Opening reception Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m. silvermineart.org
“Photo Show,” Carriage Barn Arts Center Gallery, 681 South Ave. Through Feb. 13.
Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-594-3638, carriagebarn.org
NEW LONDON
Visual Arts
“Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Through Jan 26. Museum hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, lymanallyn.org.
NORWALK
Books
AuthorSpeak: Jim Motavalli with “The Real Dirt On America’s Frontier Legends,” Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Jan. 22, noon. 203-899-2780 ext. 15133, clahey@norwalkpl.org
Holiday
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Historical Society will host, “Flower Power Kids: MLK Jr. Service Day Project,” Norwalk Historical Society Museum, 141 East Ave. Jan. 19, 1-4 p.m. Register at brownpapertickets.com, norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, 203-846-0525
Outdoors
Seal Spotting & Birding Cruises, Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Jan. 19, noon. $31.50. Advance reservations recommended. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
Visual Arts
“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: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203- 831-9063, norwalkpark.org/publicart
“RAC Studio/Instructors and Students Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Feb. 1. 203-866-2744, rowaytonarts.org
OLD SAYBROOK
Stage
Live Production of “On Golden Pond,” Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Jan. 19, 2 p.m. $23-$17. 877-503-1286, thekate.org.
RIDGEFIELD
Comedy
Gary Gulman: Peace of Mind, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 19, 8 p.m. $38. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Specials
Jeffrey Tambor returns with a new creative workshop focusing on scene study, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Tuesdays through March 31, 7-10 p.m. $695$450. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Stage
NT London in HD: Arthur Miller’s “All My Son’s,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 19, 2 p.m. $25, $20 members & seniors, $15 students, free for students 18 and under. 203-438-5795, 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 April 19; “Eva LeWitt,” through April 26; Zoe Sheehan Saldana: “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here,” runs through May 17. 203-4384519.
SHELTON
Music
New Haven Symphony performs Around the World: China, Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd. Jan. 19, 2 p.m. Free. newhavensymphony.org
STAMFORD
Dance
DanceFest, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Jan. 19, 6 p.m. $39-$18. 203-325-4466, palacestamford.org
Kids
Wee WILD Keepers Preschool Enrichment Program, Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through Mar. 3, 12:15-2:15 p.m. Members: $375 for 16 sessions; Non-Members: $400 for 16 sessions. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org.
Music
Stamford Symphony String Quartet at the Knobloch Family Farmhouse, Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Jan. 19, 3-5 p.m. Tickets start at $35. stamfordsymphony.org or call 203-325-1407
Stage
“Cactus Flower,” Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, Dressing Room Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. Through Jan. 26. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. curtaincallinc.com
STRATFORD
Books
Classic Book Discussion Series with “Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Library, 2203 Main St. Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org
Books on Tap with “The Body in Question,” Sitting Duck Tavern, 3694 Main St. Jan. 21, 7 p.m. stratfordlibrary.org
TORRINGTON
Stage
The modern dance company “Momix,” Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. Jan. 19, 2 p.m. 860-489-7180, warnertheatre.org
UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Music
Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XIX, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casinos, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 19, 3 p.m. $33, $25. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com
Specials
Hartford Boat Show, Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casinos, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 adult (13 & over), $20 two-day pass, $10 senior(55+), military with valid ID. hartfordboatshow.com
WESTPORT
Films
Documentary “Where’s My Roy Cohn,” Library, 20 Jesup Road. Jan. 21, 2 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
Holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Library, 20 Jesup Road. Jan. 19, 3 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Westport Country Playhouse Jason Robards Theatre, 25 Powers Court. Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Free. 203-227-4177, westportplayhouse.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
“Dragon Lady: The Life of Sigrid Schultz” Exhibit, Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place. Opens Jan. 20, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.