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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo summer camp, Zoo Patrol, via Zoom. Through Aug. 13. Activities include virtual guided zoo tours, animal encounters, movement exercises, science experimentsa, trivia, dance parties and more. Register: beardsleyzoo.org
Discovery Museum Summer Programs for K-6 students will be virtual, through Aug. 14, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Live interactive sessions on Zoom. Advance registration required. info@discoverymuseum.org, discoverymuseum.org
DANBURY
Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. will begin the first phase of re-opening, July 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At this time, the Museum will only be open on Saturdays. The gift shop and the children’s play area will be closed. The Rail Yard Local train ride will not operate. 203-778-8337. For updates visit danburyrailwaymuseum.org
Danbury Farmers’ Market, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Through Oct. 30. Fridays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local produce, fresh baked goods, vendors of all types and live music. Masks required. 203-792-1711, danburyfarmersmarket.org
DARIEN
Library offer “Food Explorers: Strawberry Scones,” via Zoom, July 2, 11 a.m. Registration required by e-mail to Samantha Cardone at scardone@darienlibrary.org
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed Musicals’ “I’ll Drink to That” Instagram live Mondays 5 p.m.; “Greatspeed,” relive some of the theater’s greatest moments with special guests, Tuesdays, 5 p.m., on Zoom; “In the Spotlight” podcast every other Wednesday; “Home Office,” for fans of new musicals, Thursdays, 5 p.m., on Zoom. gooodspeed.org
ESSEX
Essex Art Association’s virtual exhibit, “Art in Isolation,” now on view. Submissions on a rolling basis accepted. essexartassociation.com
Spectrum Art Gallery is open. Summer Gallery hours: Thu-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. Online exhibit “Shadow Dance” extended through July 5. spectrumartgallery.org
FAIRFIELD
Pequot Library offers a Zoom Meet the Author Event with Tessa Wegert, author of “Death in the Family,” July 7, 6-7 p.m. Register. pequotlibrary.org
Connecticut Audubon Society’s Virtual “Not So Bummer Summer” Camp Program for ages 6-10, through Aug 21, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.noon. $150 per week for CAS members, $175 nonmembers. 203-2596305, ext. 113; summer@ctaudubon.org.
Fairfield County Children’s Choir is holding auditions. Register for a Zoom audition by e-mail to manager@SingFCCC.org
GREENWICH
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road, is open to the public. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” is on view through Nov.1. Wed-Sun, 1-hour time slots at noon, 1:30, and 3 p.m. Admissions fees waived for all visitors through the end of Aug. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum galleries, and the number of visitors will be limited. Museum Store is also open. Library and Archives open by appointment only. Heirloom gardens and historic grounds open, and new docent-led Site & Landscape Tours to come. History, Art Camps will continue in limited on-site formats in July. The Bush-Holley House remains closed. Reserve tickets on website, or phone. greenwichhistory.org, 203869-6899
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented by The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists (CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, currently offers an online gallery, , and a storefront display at 170 Bedford St., Stamford. csopa.org
Bruce Museum is open. “iCreate” Exhibit on display through Aug 2, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Art of high school students throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York; Minerals Collection from the private collection of Robert R. Wiener, on view through Aug.31. Admission will be by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission will be free to all visitors. Hours of operation: TueSun, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for self-selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue-Sun, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Museum members. All remaining Museum hours are unchanged. Mask or cloth face covering required. Exhibit galleries will have one-way flow and limited capacities. Touchable interactives will be disabled throughout the galleries. The Museum Store will be open, with controlled access and minimal touch transactions. To reserve a timed ticket visit website or call. Visitors to Bruce Park can enjoy the sculptures on Museum grounds, provided social distancing guidelines are observed. You can still view exhibits online: “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK-the National Gallery of Denmark,” “Under the Skin,” and “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum.” brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.
Greenwich Art Society offers Storytelling Though Filmmaking/Beginner & Intermediate, July 6-Aug. 3, Mondays only 10 a.m.-noon. $250, $225 members; Studio School offer Summer Art Classes via Zoom. Class schedule on the website. ; Drawing From Life, July 7-Aug. 25, Tuesdays only, 2-4 p.m. greenwichartsociety.org
HARTFORD
Virtual Event provided by the Mark Twain Library: “How to Be Amazing” with Michael Ian Black featuring Jeannie Gaffigan, July 5, 8-9 p.m. Watch on YouTube through a link from the Mark Twain Library website. Free. elaine@marktwainlibrary.org
IVORYTON
Ivoryton Playhouse announces its Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival. Submissions of one-act plays by women playwrights will be accepted by e-mail only until Aug. 30. jhubbard@ivorytonplayhouse.org.
KATONAH, N.Y.
Katonah Museum of Art introduces CrossTalk 2.0, half-hour weekly Zoom webinars. Program line-up: Historian Kenneth Jackson with podcaster Avery Trufelman speaking about “reimagining, June 30; U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D- NY18) with Rabbi Aaron Brusso speaking about “connectedness, July 7 Each program runs 6-6:30 p.m. Reservations required. $5 minimum contribution. Register at communitycenternw.org/crosstalk-20. All proceeds benefit the Community Center of Northern Westchester food bank.
KENT
Library with Masters of Kent Summer Series via Zoom: “The Pope, the Shaykh, and a Rabbi go into the KML: What’s New in Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue” presented by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, July 8, 7 p.m. Free. Registration required. 860927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
MADISON
R.J. Julia Booksellers offers events via Zoom: TAG Meeting (Teen Advisory Group), July 2, 7 p.m.; 203245-3959, rjjulia.com
In-Person Summer Camps are a GO, at Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr. The Barn will be up and running in time for summer camps. 6 weeks of different camps and workshops for 4-12 graders, beginning July 6, 8:30 a.m. $345 per week, Registration required. 203-245-2689, madisonartsbarn.org
Historical Society’s “Archive of Pandemic
Stories,” with residents contributing personal experiences during pandemic. madisonhistory.org
Meigs Point Nature Center’s live, animal-filled programs via Facebook Live Tue-Fri, 11 a.m. from the Woods Room, 2 p.m. from the Water Room. meigspointnaturecenter.org
Susan Powell Fine Art is open to the public with guidelines.“Luminous Adventures,” exhibit by David Dunlop, through July 11. . 203-318-0616, susanpowellfineart.com
MASHANTUCKET
Foxwoods Resort and Casino is partially re-open with restrictions and limitations. Visit website for what’s open and for updates. foxwoods.com
MILFORD
Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. offers online classes in Tap, Tango, Nia, bodyArt, and Dance Exercise, through July 31. Prices vary. “The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online and outdoor events. Some of the new programs include: Homebound with Eastbound, one-act plays that are presented online once a month by Eastbound Theatre; Explore Your Inner Creative online and outdoor classes and tutorials that enrich the creative spirit; and Open Mic Online every second Wednesday of the month re-starting this Fall; Summer Pop Up series, offering a spontaneous visual or performing arts experience in a surprise natural setting, Saturdays, 11 a.m. Look out for location clues all week long as to the surprise setting of the event at milfordarts.org, Facebook, or Instagram; Sandsculpt Contest is ON (line) as well. The MAC will feature sandsculpt creations on their website and social platforms during the months of July and Aug. Stay tuned for details at milfordarts.org/sandsculpt-lp; Arts Cruise-Bys,take a leisurely drive by various music, dance, theater and visual arts presentations all around Milford. 203878-6674, milfordarts.org
Pantochino Productions online series “Let’s Learn Stuff” with Victoria Sautee on Facebook Live Tuesday, Thursday 2 p.m. Pantochino Podcasts with original, mini-musicals voiced by company members. Three-character, 15-minute performances outside your home by reservation. pantochino.com
Arts Council offers “Artist to Artist,” via Zoom, through July 28, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Donations welcome. Color Exhibit: “Red,” virtual exhibit through July 30. visualarts@milfordarts.org
MYSTIC
Mystic Seaport Museum and Discovering Amistad are collaborating to develop new programs to combat racism and promote diversity. The schooner Amistad, docked for the summer at the museum, will be a platform for education, discussion, and outreach. The Seaport is partially open to the public, visit website for details. mysticseaport.org
Mystic Aquarium re-opened to the public with restrictions. Visitors can explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. Indoor exhibits, village buildings, and the historic vessels remain closed. Virtual event: Cocktails with Conservationists featuring Dr. Tracy Romano, Vice President of Biological Research & Chief Scientist, July 8, 7:30-8 p.m. Visit the Pinterest page for an easy White Russian recipe then dive into conversations about the importance of connecting with nature. Advanced registration required. . mysticaquarium.org
NEW CANAAN
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society is open.. Tours of the house museums, Cody Pharmacy, the Hanford-Silliman House, the Rock School, the Tool Museum and the Little Red Schoolhouse will be available to individuals or families by appointment. The research library will be open with limited capacity so reservations are recommended. Visitors will be asked to wear masks and have their temperatures taken. Researchers will need to also wear gloves. Equipment will be provided. Research library will be open Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours available on Saturdays. Picnic on the lawn is allowed. 203-966-1776, ext. 2 or e-mail info@nchistory.org.
Pecha Kucha Series on Silvermine Galleries NEW YouTube Channel, through July 8, all day. The series kicks off with the current exhibit which is made up of entirely fiber art. Learn more about some of the artists in the show and see their art journey of working in fiber. silvermineart.org
Carriage Barn Arts Center “Art in the Windows,” exhibit in participating store windows, through July 4. 203594-3638, carriagebarn.org
Silvermine Galleries Galleries is open by appointment only. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours run one-hour time slots. 203-966-9700, ext. 3 or e-mail sacgallery@silverminearts.org to make an appointment.
New Canaan Land Trust Preserves are open with restrictions. New Canaan Sculpture Trail’s LivingstonHigley Preserve offers, “Sugar Maple,” sculpture by Bridgeport artist Carlos Davila, through Oct. 31; and “Passages,” by Thomas Berntsen, Hannan-Eberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
Heather Gaudio Fine Art Studio resumes normal business hours Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. by appointment. “Kathleen Kucka: Slow Burn” online exhibit extended through June 20. heathergaudiofineart.com
NEW HAVEN
Elm Shakespeare Company launches online Summer Camps: Teen Camp, for teens age 13-18, campers will receive two private coaching sessions each week via Zoom with two ESC artists. elmshakespeare.org/teen-camp; and Player’s Camp for ages 7-12. Explore the world of Shakespeare in a two-week program, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each session culminates with a Shakespeare performance, created with the ideas of each camper. elmshakespeare.org
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, is now online. peabody.yale.edu
City Gallery re-opens with a Photo Exhibit by Joy Bush, “Where I Go Is What I See.” Runs through Aug. 1. The Gallery is located at 994 State St. Free. 203-782-2489, city-gallery.org
NEWTOWN
Edmond Town Hall will have the Ingersoll Auto Pop-Up Drive In Theater in the back parking lot, Friday nights. Tickets must be preordered, printed and brought with you to the parking lot beginning at 8:30 p.m. the night of the movie. edmondtownhall.org
NORFOLK
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will stream via website, Facebook and YouTube, four new concerts performed at the historic shed. All concerts begin 7 p.m. Series begins with Brentano Quartet performing works by Beethoven and Aucoin, July 4. norfolkmusic.org
NORWALK
Public Library debuts Nonfiction Chat via Zoom, with librarians Susannah Violino and Tina Kramer, July 8, 3 p.m. Chat discusses “The Yellow House” by Sarah M. Broom, and “1964-the Greatest Year in the History of Japan,” by Roy Tomizawa. To attend e-mail sviolino@norwalkpl.org.
Historical Society hosts a virtual lecture, “Women in the American Revolution: Putting the ‘Her’ in Heroics,” July 2, 5:30 p.m. Free. Donations welcome. Advance registration required by 4:30 p.m., July 2. norwalkhistoricalsociety.org or e-mail info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org
Seaport Association offers Cruises through Sept. Cruises run noon, 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday; Sunset Cruises offered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6 p.m. Weekday cruises begin July 1, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $30 adult, $18 children 12 and under, and a family pack for four passengers is $75. Sunset cruises are $30 per person. All ticketing will be “contactless, or call 203-838-9444. The number of passengers is limited to 25 people for social distancing, all passengers are required to wear safety masks. seaport.org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is open to the public. Online ticketing for timed entry and other special guidelines for guests and staff will be followed. The Aquarium will limit guest capacity, require masks to be worn at all times, sell tickets only online with timed entries, provide one-way flow through the Aquarium, and stress physical distancing. $26.95 adults, $24.95 seniors (age 65+), $19.95 children (ages 3-12). The Aquarium offers its Norwalk Islands Cruises, starting July 4, TueSun, 1:15 p.m. $31.50, $26.50 Aquarium members. Educators will discuss the histories of the islands and Norwalk’s three lighthouses, while also
pointing out birds and other natural sights. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. No food or drink permitted onboard. Advance reservations required. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206, maritimeaquarium.org
Rowayton Arts Center offers new online class, “Mastering Drawing Skills,” for children age 10-14, via Zoom, July 8-Aug. 12, Wednesdays only, 2-3 p.m. $150 six-week session. rowaytonarts.org
Library offers Creative Writing for Adults: Summer Writing Fun, via Zoom, July 6-Aug. 10. Mondays only, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Registration required. clahey@norwalkpl.org.
Special exhibit “Living Lights,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Through Dec. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. This cool new exhibit features fascinating creatures that have the unique ability to glow in the dark, through fluorescence or a natural process called bioluminescence. Free with admission. 203-8520700, maritimeaquarium.org
Rowayton Arts Center is accepting online submissions in an open call to artists for the juried “Photography and Sculpture” show that will run Aug. 9-Sept. 6. Deadline July 10, accepted artists will be notified by July 17. Submit pieces for consideration to rowaytonarts.org/entries; “Focus Under Forty” online exhibit through July 5. . rowaytonarts.org
ORANGE
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop located at 605 Orange Center Road, is open for business Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks required. 203-795-3106.
RIDGEFIELD
Ridgefield Playhouse is re-open. Live presentations will be replaced with film content. The Rock Series: “Bruce Springsteen: Western Star,” July 3, 8:30 p.m.; Drama: “Born on the 4th of July,” July 4, 8:30 p.m. All tickets are general admission. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Ridgefield Playhouse’s live presentations will be replaced with film content. The Family Series will take place every Wednesday with family friendly films. “How to Train Your Dragon,” July 8, 2, 7 p.m. All tickets are general admission. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Ridgefield Playhouse’s live presentations will be replaced with film content. The Classical & Broadway Series: “Kinky Boots-The Musical in HD,” July 2, 7:30 p.m.; The Met Opera in HD Summer Encore: “Akhnaten,” July 5, 4 p.m. . All tickets are general admission. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhou’se.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum debuts a new fundraiser, “In an Instant: Polaroids for The Aldrich,” to support the Museum in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sale is live on the dedicated micro-site, July 6 beginning at noon through July 13, 5 p.m. Learn more at polaroidsforthealdrich.org.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists “Bedlam @ Home!” online exhibit,” through July 18. rgoa.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum galleries and grounds are open. . Advance timed ticket reservations required for all visitors. aldrichart.orgOnline exhibits: Eva LeWitt’s “Untitled (Mesh A-J),” “Weather Report,” Zoe Sheehan Saldana’s “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here.” aldrichart.org
SHARON
Standard Space presents “MESS (Marker Emblem Symbol Signal),” July 3-Aug. 16. Opening Reception, July 3, 5:30- 8 p.m. 917-627-3261, standardspace.net
STAMFORD
Avon Theatre is open for in-person movie going. Line-up July 2-5: “The Goonies;” “Jaws;” “Close Encounters of The Third Kind;” “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” avontheatre.org
Spring Street Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2p.m.; and Columbus Park Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Both run through Oct. 31. Federal and state guidelines for a safe and healthy market will be followed. There will be one way in and one way out. All vendors will wear masks and gloves and will be keeping a six-foot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Wear a mask when visiting. 203348-5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. Per federal and state guidelines, there will be one way in and one way out, vendors will wear masks and gloves and keep a six-foot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Location to be announced. stamford-downtown.com
Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, is open to the public, daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Art and the Animal,” in-gallery exhibit runs through Sept. 7. $12 adults, $10 seniors (65+), $8 students (18+) with ID, $6 children (4-17), free for age 3 and under. Free for members. 203977-6521, stamfordmuseum.org
VERNON
Free Online Flute Masterclasses, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Flute students must pre-register by e-mail. Barbara.Hopkins.masterclass@gmail.com.
WASHINGTON
Institute for American Indian Studies is offering a modified Summer Camp Program of weekly themed outdoor fun and education that follows strict state guidelines. The Camp is available one week at a time, through Aug. 7, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration required. 860-868-0518, iaismuseum.org
WATERBURY
Mattatuck Museum exhibits “Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist;” and “Women’s Sphere: Selections from the Collection” online until the end of the year. mattmuseum.org
WATERFORD
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced its Summer season will be held entirely online. theoneill.org
WEST HARTFORD
Playhouse Theatre Academy offers online Summer programs via Zoom:
Kids on Stage for Grades K-5, July 6-10. Session I:“Pirates and Mermaids,” 9 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3:30 p.m. ; For pricing and registration forms for all program, visit website. playhouseonpark.org
WESTPORT
Westport Library offers an online exhibit, “Westport’s Suffragists-Our Neighbors, Our Crusaders.” westportlibrary.org
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.
White Plains Performing Arts Center, third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Ave., will hold Summer Theatre Camps Online and In-Person for grades K-10,through July 9. Digital campers will meet for 90-minute online classes, for theatre games and exercises, and instruction in acting, singing, dance, and improv, build their portfolio of monologues, scenes and songs, and graduate with their own actor reel. In-Person performances: “Descendants the Musical.” July 13-Aug.1; “Moana Jr.,” Aug. 3-22; “The Wizard of Oz,” Aug. 24-28; “Heroes & Villains,” Aug.31Sept. 3. $1,100 each three week session, $395 one week session, $350 4- day session. Register by e-mail education@wppac.com or online. wppac.com
WILTON
Library offers the final installment of the online lecture series, “Homer’s Epic Celebration of Civilization: Four Lectures on The Odyssey,” July 2, 5-6 p.m. Advance registration required. 203-762-3950, wiltonlibrary.org Library’s drive-thru window to pick up physical materials is open. Drivethru located on Godfrey Place, will be open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Library building remains closed to the public. wiltonlibrary.org
Weir Farm National Historic Site re-opens access to its Park grounds and parking lot to 50% capacity. Park hours are 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Short visits are encouraged to allow others to enjoy the park, get outdoors, and recreate responsibly. There are resources available on the visitor center porch for self-guided visits, including maps, self-guided tours, Junior Ranger activities, and the National Park Passport Stamp. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps.gov/wefa