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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHANY
“The New Normal: Public Art Drive Thru Exhibit,” Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Road. On view Aug. 9, from 1-5 p.m. Rain date, Aug. 16. Viewing will be along the driveway and the grounds of the Library. bethanylibrary.org
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 experiments, 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
Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market, McLevy Green, corner of State St. and Main St. Through Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mask required. lauren.dssd@infobridgeport.com
Klein Theatre Arts summer semester with acting, dance, film courses, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Through Aug 20, MonFri, 9 a.m.-noon. Open to Bridgeport students entering grades 7-12, and tuition is free.The program will follow social distancing as well as the other guidelines put forth by state officials. Classes held outdoors when weather is favorable. Register. theklein.org
“Student Art Show,” hosted by Housatonic Community College, will be on view virtually, through Sept. 30. To view visit housatonic.edu/studentgallery
BROOKFIELD
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts Virtual Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Pre-recorded performances, live staged readings and Live Studio B open studio performances: Mostly Monologues, Aug. 6. brookfieldtheatre.org
DANBURY
“Healthy Cooking from the PlantBased Pantry,” live virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Aug. 6, 6 p.m. Free. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary.org
Farmers Market, 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, live music. Masks required. 203-792-1711, danburyfarmersmarket.org
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed Musicals’ “I’ll Drink to That” Instagram live on hiatus for summer; “Greatspeed,” relive some of the theater’s greatest moments with special guests, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m., on Zoom; “In the Spotlight” podcast every other Wednesday; “Home Office,” for fans of new musicals, Thursdays, 7 p.m., on Zoom. gooodspeed.org
EASTON
“Artistic Expressions” art by Harry L. Green, exhibit in-person and online at Easton Library, through Aug. 31. Reception, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. Rain date for reception, Aug. 20. eastonlibrary.org
ESSEX
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, hosts public cruises on the Connecticut River Thurs-Mon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
FAIRFIELD
Sand Jam Movie Night with “Onward,” Jennings Beach, S. Benson Road. Aug. 6. Music and dancing with DJ Marvin Parsons & Double Up Dance Co., 6:30 p.m., Movie starts at dark. fairfieldct.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
Summer concert series, Sherman Green Gazebo, 6:30-8 p.m. 60’s Satisfaction, Aug, 6; Free Ride, Aug. 8; Keltic Kick, Aug. 9, Penfield Pavilion, Fairfield Beach Road. Beach sticker required for lot parking at Pavilion. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Jazz Friday with Mark Naftalin, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Free performances held on the rear patio Fridays through Aug. 28. Chairs, blankets and picnicing allowed with social distancing. In case of inclement weather, visit fairfieldhistory.com or call 203-259-1598 for updates.
Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are accepting vendor signups for the Holiday Pop-Up Market, that takes place at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road., Nov. 14, 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is limited and tables reserved on a first-come, firstserved basis. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. 203-2591598, fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University offers a virtual exhibit: “Howard Skrill: Monumental Follies,” through Sept. 12. 203-2544046, fairfield.edu
GREENWICH
Bruce Museum hosts a Zoom Webinar: “Energy Storage Technologies for Earth and Other Planets,” Aug. 6, 7—8:30 p.m. $10 Museum members, $15 nonmembers. Reserve at brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.
Music Series, presented by Greenwich Parks & Recreation, Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. in Horseneck Parking Lot, 2 Horseneck Lane. greenwichct.gov
Greenwich Art Society’s “The Art of Carol Dixon,” exhibit, through Oct. 2, at the Garden Café at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Works can be purchased through the Greenwich Art Society. 203-629-1533, e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org, greenwichartsociety.org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” through Nov. 1. WedSun, 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 at greenwichhistory.org or 203-869-6899
“House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. On view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, Aug. 8-Oct.11. Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition.com. “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK-National Gallery of Denmark,” through Aug. 9, in the Bruce Museum’s main art gallery. Minerals Collection from the private collection of Robert R. Wiener, through Aug.31. Admission by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission free. Tue-Sun, 9:3010:30 a.m. for self-selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue-Sun, 10:30-11:30 a.m. members. All remaining hours are unchanged. Mask or cloth face covering required. Museum store open. Online exhibits: “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.” 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
“At Home, For Home,” online exhibit offered by Greenwich Art Society, through Sept. 10. Drawing From Life, through Aug. 25, Tuesdays only, 2-4 p.m. greenwichartsociety.org
KENT
Library with Masters of Kent Summer Series via Zoom: Advice to a Public Speaker (Which nowadays is everyone!) A Lecture/Discussion with Ron Marasco, Ph.D., Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Free. Registration required. 860-927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
MADISON
Jeff Kinney, author of “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” visits RJ Julia Booksellers for a socially distant meet and greet to celebrate the release of his new book, “Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure,” Aug. 7, 2 p.m. $14.99 includes one copy of the book and admits one child and one adult to the book pickup event. Details and tickets available on website. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com MILFORD
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online outdoor events. 203-8786674, milfordarts.org
Sand Sculpture Contest, hosted by Milford Arts Council, will be virtual. Send a photo of your sand sculpture to info@milfordarts.org by Aug. 28. People’s choice voting begins Aug. 31. milfordarts.org
Outdoor Pop-Up Art Exhibit, hosted by Milford Arts Council, Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-noon. Artists can bring their work to the fence along Constitution Dr., between Parsons Center Veteran’s Hall and Wasson Field by 10 a.m. Public exhibit and sale begins at 11 a.m. Masks & social distancing required. milfordarts.org MYSTIC
Fine Arts Exhibit, virtual show hosted by the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, online through Sept. 5, at ctacademy.org
NEW CANAAN
Silvermine Guild Artists, 1037 Silvermine Road. Works on-site and virtually, through Aug. 20. Galleries open by appointment only, Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule in advance at 203-966-9700, ext. 3; silvermineart.org
Land Trust Preserves open with restrictions. New Canaan Sculpture Trail’s Livingston-Higley 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
NEW HAVEN
New Haven Symphony Orchestra presents Alternative Programming online and social media: HomeCooked Music Festival, through Aug. 8; NHSO @Home Series: NHSO musicians and guest artists perform music from home; Instrument Selection Resource Center; and Listen Up! Podcast Series. newhavensymphony.org
NEWTOWN
Parks and Recreation music series, Dickinson Park, 50 Elm Dr., Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. newtown-ct.gov
NORWALK
Nonfiction Chat discusses “The Marriage Bureau: The True Story of How Two Matchmakers Arranged Love in Wartime London” by Penrose Halson, and “French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris” by Scott Dominic Carpenter, virtual book discussion hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Aug. 12, 3 p.m. Register at sviolino@norwalkpl.org
“Francis Scott Fitzgerald” by Richard “Deej” Webb, virtual talk hosted by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Aug. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Donations appreciated. 203-8389799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Seaport Association dock, 4 N. Water St. Cruises through Sept. Sat, Sunday noon, 3 p.m.; sunset cruises Wed-Sun, 6 p.m. Weekday cruises Wed, 11:30 a.m.; Thur, Fri, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. $30, $18 ages 12 and under, and $75 family pack. Sunset cruises are $30 per person. All ticketing “contactless.” 25 passengers limit, masks required. 203-838-9444, seaport.org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Birding Cruises, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m. $41.50, $36.50 members. Norwalk Islands Cruises, Tue-Sun, 1:15 p.m. and Thu, Fri, Sat, 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 5. $31.50, $26.50 members. Educators will discuss the histories of the islands and Norwalk’s three lighthouses, while also pointing out birds and other natural sights. Advance reservations required. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium.org
“Living Lights,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Exhibit features creatures that have the unique ability to glow in the dark, through fluorescence or a natural process called bioluminescence. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. Limited guest capacity, masks required, ticket sales online with timed entries. $26.95, $24.95 age 65+, $19.95 ages 3-12. Free with admission. 203-8520700, maritimeaquarium.org
“SoNo Art Cares,” 10 local artists will paint live at the The SoNo Collection Mall, one artist featured per week at different locations around the Mall, Fri-Sun 1-4 p.m. Paintings will then be on display in the People’s United Magnificent Room through Oct. 3, then will be offered for bidding in a silent auction, and in a live online auction, Oct. 3. thesonocollection.com
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. is open daily from noon-2 p.m. The exhibit, “About Women,” in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center, will mark the physical reopening of the galleries and will run through Jan. 3. $10. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Online submissions in an open call to artists for the juried “Photography and Sculpture” show Aug. 9-Sept. 6. Submit at website; new online class, “Mastering Drawing Skills,” for ages 10-14, via Zoom, through Aug. 12, Wed only, 2-3 p.m. $150 six-week session. 203-8662744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
PAWLING, N.Y.
Live Stream Concerts at Daryl’s House Club: Marshall Crenshaw, Aug. 7, 9 p.m.; Live on the Porch — Jay Prince, Bill Heller Duo, Aug. 9, 5 p.m. Virtual tip jar. darylshouseclub.com
RIDGEFIELD
The Rock Series: “Once Were Brothers,” Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Classic & Broadway Series: National Theatre Live in HD: “One Man, Two Guvnors,” Aug. 8, 8 p.m., Met Opera in HD Summer Encore: “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Aug. 9, 2 p.m.; The Family Series: “Shrek 2,” Aug. 12, 2 p.m., “Babe-25th Anniversary,” Aug. 12, 7 p.m. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Ira Joe Fisher’s Speaking Fearlessly Virtual Workshop, hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, via Zoom, through Aug. 17, Mondays only 7:30-9 p.m. To register for class call the box office at 203-438-5795 or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
“Fresh Air,” Ridgefield Guild of Artists online exhibit, through Aug. 22. Submit work, any size, online through Entrythingy. Members: $15 first piece, $10 for each up to a total of 6 members; Non-members: $20 first piece, $15 for each up to a total of 6. 203-438-8863, rgoa.exhibitions@gmail.com
“Spectacular Sculptures,” Virtual Family Tour, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Aug. 7, 3-4 p.m. In-Person exhibits: “Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child,” through Nov. 29. Timed-entry tickets or reservations required. “Twenty Twenty, “exhibit through Jan. 3. aldrichart.org
STAMFORD
Avon Theatre presents Avon Online screenings of “Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful,” through Aug. 22. $12; and “2020 Sundance Film Festival Shorts Tour,” through Aug. 22. $10; “Olympia,” through Aug. 22. $12; “Kaye Ballard: The Show Goes On,” through Aug. 22. $12; “Flannery,” through Aug. 22. $12. avontheatre.org
Spring Street Farmers Market, Sat, 9 a.m.-2p.m.; and Columbus Park Farmers Market, Wed, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Both through Oct. 31. Masks required. 203-348-5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. stamforddowntown.com
“Sprung From Cages” artwork created in isolation, Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. In-person gallery exhibit runs through Aug. 16. Gallery hours: Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org
Art Collective outdoor Sculpture Exhibit throughout downtown, through Sept. 30. Download Otocast app for exhibit map, audio tour and artist narratives. 203-3485285, stamford-downtown.com
“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, 170 Bedford St. csopa.org
Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. “Art and the Animal,” in-gallery exhibit runs through Sept. 7. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $12-$6. Free for members. 203-977-6521, stamfordmuseum.org
STRATFORD
Summer Concert Series, Paradise Green, Re-Entry Band, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 13. townofstratford.com
“Motherhood Out Loud,” Readers Theatre Summer Showcase hosted by Square One Theatre Company, available on Stratford Library’s Zoom platform and its Youtube channel.
TRUMBULL
Summer Concert Series: Bob Button Big Band, Aug. 11, (rain date Aug. 13), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-452-5060, trumbullct.gov
UNCASVILLE
Ryan O’Flanagan, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Aug. 6, 8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
WASHINGTON
“Skug: Snakes in the Eastern Woodlands” exhibit highlights the perception of snakes in the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial world, Institute for American Indian Studies Indoor Museum, 38 Curtis Road. Museum and Grounds are open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 860868-0518, iaismuseum.org
WESTPORT
Westport Library Book Sale is accepting book donations every Thu, Fri and Sat, any hours the Westport Library is open. Donations will be “contact-less.” Donors are asked to bring their materials directly to the grey brick shed next to the Book Donation Center in the Library’s Upper parking lot at 20 Jesup Road. Materials accepted include used books, audio books, CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl records, vintage magazines and other ephemera. westportbooksales.org
Supper & Soul drive-in tailgate concert series with Caribbean/ reggae band Mystic Bowie-Talking Dreads, Imperial Parking Lot, Aug. 7, 8, 7 p.m. $125 per car, with up to 5 persons per vehicle. Cars will be set up in every other spot every other row for social distancing. Cars with up to five people can set up their tailgate party at 5:30 p.m. in the empty space in front of their car. No food or drink sold on site. Tickets at westportwestonchamber.com/ supper
Library’s Artist in Residence featuring Westport Artist, and founding member of the Artists Collective of Westport, Miggs Burroughs and the Library’s curator, Carole Erger-Fass visit Westport Artists in their studios, through Aug 31, all day on the Library’s YouTube channel. westportlibrary.org
“Helmut Lang: 41.1595° N, 73.3882° W,” MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Through Sept. 12. $8, $5 students, educators, seniors 60+, and free members, children 12 & under, military and healthcare providers with valid ID. 203-222-7070, info@mocawestport.org
Artists Collective of Westport presents a pandemic friendly exhibit, “24/7 @ 47 Main,” through Aug 29. Viewing choices: video of each artwork is looped on a large screen TV in the window of 47 Main St., Westport; Artists Collective of Westport’s YouTube Channel; or on the website at artists collective of west port 203685-5096, janinekbr@aol.com
WILTON
“Beach Party Bingo with Books” Adult Summer Reading Program, offered by Wilton Library. Log the books read through Aug. 16, and be entered into a prize drawing. Every book read, earns one ticket. Post reviews online on the reading program page and get extra tickets. At the end of the summer, two $25 Wilton Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be mailed out to the winners. Register at wiltonlibrary.org 203-762-3950.
Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Road. Access to grounds and parking lot to 50% capacity. Park hours 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps.gov/wefa