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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
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
Step OUT For The Brave 40,000 Step Virtual Challenge to support homeless Veterans, presented by Homes for the Brave, will be virtual from a location of your choice through Aug. 16. $40 registration includes an event shirt, event bib, and the chance to compete for prizes. 203-338-0669. Register at homesforthebrave.org
Klein Theatre Arts summer semester with acting, dance, film courses, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Through Aug 20, Mon-Fri, 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
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Two daily sessions allowing up to 500 guests per session. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, close for cleaning; re-open, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. close. Guests must wear a mask. New online ticketing system. $15 adult, $13-$10 child and seniors, children under 3 free. Also, online Zoo Photography Exhibit, “Photography Goes Wild” at beardsleyzoo.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. brookfieldtheatre.org
DANBURY
Danbury Music Centre celebrates 85 years with a Virtual Gala via the website and Facebook, Aug. 16, 5-6:15 p.m. Performances, auction. Donations accepted. 203-748-1716, danburymusiccentre.org
Railway Museum, 120 White St. Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gift shop, children’s play area closed. The Rail Yard Local train ride not operating. 203-778-8337. For updates visit danburyrailwaymuseum.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
Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St #3. “Wish You Were Here,” virtual, in-gallery Postcard Exhibit. Through Sept. 25. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
DARIEN
Richard “Deej” Webb will discuss his book “Boats Against the Current,” Virtual Author Talk hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Aug. 13, 7-8 p.m. Register at psheary@darienlibrary.org. Roots of American Music performance by Boogie Chillun, Virtual musical journey offered by Darien Library on Zoom, Aug. 16, 5-6 p.m. Register at scardone@darienlibrary.org
Books & Beasts-Stamford Museum and Nature Center will share their favorite children’s books with animal main characters, virtual program hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. Register at scardone@darienlibrary.org
“End of the Great War: 1914,” Virtual lecture offered by Darien Library on Zoom, Aug. 19, 3-4 p.m. Register at kgrady@darienlibrary.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
FAIRFIELD
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. Sachuest Beach, Aug. 13; Peter Gonzalez Dance Party, Aug. 15; Al Thompson Jr., Aug. 16, Penfield Pavilion, Fairfield Beach Road. Beach sticker required for lot parking at Pavilion. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Jazz Friday with Jim Clark, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 14, 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
GREENWICH
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, through Oct.11. Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition.com. Minerals Collection from the private collection of Robert R. Wiener, through Aug.31. Admission by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission free. Tue-Sun, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for self-selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue-Sun, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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.” 203869-0376, 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
MILFORD
“Let’s Talk Roddenberry,” virtual discussion of Gene Roddenberry and his career of television writing, from Have Gun Will Travel, to Star Trek, and Andromeda, hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Register at milfordlibrary.org e-mail fdanowski@milfordct.gov
“From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment: Songs of American Woman Suffrage,” virtual presentation hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. milfordlibrary.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 LONDON
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Free admission through Labor Day. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. A new exhibit, “Peter Anton’s Sweet Dreams: Confectionary Sculpture,” through Oct. 18. 860443-2545, lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN
Parks and Recreation music series, Dickinson Park, 50 Elm Dr., Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. newtown-ct.gov
NORWALK
“Dr. Alvin DeWitt Wadsworth’s Sanitarium, which was in operation from 1904-1941 in South Norwalk,” virtual lecture hosted by Norwalk Historical Society, Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m. Register in advance. norwalkhistoricalsociety.org samkulish@gmail.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
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. RAC has resumed Summer gallery hours: Sun 10 a,m.-1 p.m.; Tue.-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Online submissions in an open call to artists for the juried “Photography and Sculpture” show through
Sept. 6. Submit at website. 203866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org ORANGE
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop, 605 Orange Center Road, Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks required. 203-795-3106. RIDGEFIELD
Films, The Rock Series: “Amy,” Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Classic & Broadway Series: National Theatre Live in HD: “All My Sons,” Aug. 15, 8 p.m.; Bolshoi Ballet in HD: “Swan Lake,” Aug. 16, 4 p.m.; Great Art on Film: “Hermitage,” Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Grace Potter, outdoor concert hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, Aug. 15, 4 & 8 p.m. at Ballard Park, 485 Main St. Outdoor concerts continue with a double bill of Nick Fradiani and The Alternate Routes, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.; and Javier Colon, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Both concerts take place on the field next to Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Purchase tickets on the website or call the box office. 203-438-5795, 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
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. 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
SHARON
Standard Space, 147 Main St. “MESS (Marker Emblem Symbol Signal),” through Aug. 16. 917-627-3261, standardspace.net
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, The Void, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 20. townofstratford.com
TRUMBULL
Summer Concert Series: Yesteryear, Aug. 18, (rain date Sept. 17), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-452-5060, trumbullct.gov
UNCASVILLE
Nathan Macintosh, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Aug. 13, 8 p.m.; Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 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
Get Growing Kids Program, offered by Westport Farmers Market, begins Aug. 13, with a terrarium-making kit. Parents can pre-order craft kits for pick up at WFM between Sun-Tue, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. by emailing Mae at getgrowing@westportfarmersmarket.com. Mae announces the craft for the following week on Instagram and Facebook.
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 artistscollectiveofwestport 203685-5096, janinekbr@aol.com
“Many Rivers to Cross,” exhibit, Amy Simon Fine Art, 123 Post Road E. Through Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 203259-1500, amysimonfineart.com
Westport Library offers an online exhibit, “Westport’s Suffragists-Our Neighbors, Our Crusaders.” westportlibrary.org
“Westport In Focus,” online exhibit collaboration between the Westport Museum for History & Culture and Westport photographer Jerri Graham. The exhibit on social media platforms allows Westporters to tell their own stories about living in the town considered “ground zero” for the coronavirus epidemic in the state.
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