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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
ANSONIA
Maritime Festival and Open House, General David Humphreys House, Elm St. Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 per visitor. Music from Thyme Awaye, Big Bear Trading Company, the Crew of the Mermayde, Szabo's Seafood, and more! 203-735-1908, info@derbyhistorical.org. derbyhistorical.org
BRANFORD
Blackstone Library Used Book Sale, River Run Business Park, 59 School Ground Road, Unit 6. Sales run Fri-Sun, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the following dates: Aug 21-23, Adult Fiction, Mystery, Classics, Science Fiction; Aug 28-30, Art, Music, Biography, History; and Sept 11-13, Cookbooks, DVDs, CDs, Crafts, Audiobooks. Masks must be worn and social distances kept. Restricted number of shoppers will be admitted into the building at the same time. facebook.com/JBMLfriends. 203-4881441, friends@blackstonelibrary.org BREWSTER, N.Y.
Parking Lot Theatre’s production of “Neil Simon and Garfunkel,” Old Town Hall Parking Lot, 67 Main St. Aug. 22, 23, 7:30 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. Reservations required. Limited seating to approximately 25 guests. No tickets sold at the door. culturalartsco.com BRIDGEPORT
Carlos Mencia Live, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, which is seating at half capacity, 167 State St. Aug. 20, 7 p.m.; Aug. 21, 22, 7, 9:45 p.m. $45, $25. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
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
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. beardsleyzoo.or
BROOKFIELD
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts Virtual Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Prerecorded performances, live staged readings and Live Studio B open studio performances. brookfieldtheatre.org
DANBURY
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. 203-7911474, stillrivereditions.com
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed by the River Outdoor Concerts: Bluegrass quartet The Playbillies, Goodspeed Opera House lawn. Aug. 20- Sept. 6, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun. All performances 6 p.m. Weather permitting. $25 concert only, $49 outdoor dinner and concert package. Tickets available only by calling the Box Office at 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org EASTON
“Artistic Expressions” art by Harry L. Green, exhibit in-person and online at Easton Library, through Aug. 31. eastonlibrary.org
ESSEX
Rail-Bike Adventures, Essex Steam Train and River Boat, 1 Railroad Ave. Through Aug. 23. Fri-Sun only. $50$95. Mask is mandatory while waiting in line and in areas where others are congregating, and practice social distancing. A face mask is not required while riding the bike. Rain or shine. 860-767-0103, essexsteamtrain.com FAIRFIELD
Meet the Authors virtual events hosted by Pequot Library on Zoom: Stephen Gray Wallace, author of “IMPACT-An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development” and “Reality Gap,” Aug. 20, 4-5 p.m.; Will McGough, author of “Swim, Bike, Bonk: Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete,” Aug. 25, 4-5 p.m. pequotlibrary.org
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts outdoor Comedy with Joe Gerics & Beecher, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. $30. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Summer concert series, Sherman Green Gazebo, 6:30-8 p.m. Yesteryear, Aug. 20; Silver Steel, Aug. 22. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Jazz Friday with Cookie Thomas,
Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 21, 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 203-2591598 for updates. GREENWICH
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Fall Term is re-opening for in-person & online classes. Registration for current and new students are being accepted. Classes start Sept. 14. G.A.S. Studio School will follow strict Covid safety protocols for those classes to be held in our studio. Register at greenwichartsociety.org
Music Series, presented by Greenwich Parks & Recreation, Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. in Horseneck Parking Lot, 2 Horseneck Lane. greenwichct.gov
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. Online exhibits: “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMKthe 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 Gallery, 32 N. Main St. “Kent and Around Travel,” by artist Michael Danon, through Aug. 31. 860927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org MILFORD
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online outdoor events. 203-8786674, milfordarts.org
MORRIS
Twilght Concerts on the Farm with Grace Potter, South Farm, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Comedy with Nikki Glaser, Aug. 30, 5:30, 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfortable seating and enjoying the farm field. Outside food and beverages prohibited. Food trucks and a full bar available on site. Social distance and current health and safety standards observed. Tickets at twilightconcertsonthefarm.com MYSTIC
Summer Concert Series featuring HiJacked, The IRONS at Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd. Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m. Free. 860- 572-0731, hilton.com
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 NEWTOWN
Parks and Recreation music series, Dickinson Park, 50 Elm Dr., Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. newtown-ct.gov NORFOLK
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will stream via website, Facebook and YouTube, concerts performed at the historic shed. All concerts begin 7 p.m. norfolkmusic.org NORWALK
Not Your Usual Book Club: “Conjure Women” by Afia Atakora, virtual book club discussion hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. Register at sviolino@norwalkpl.org
“Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden and Yard” by lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, live webinar hosted by Norwalk Public Library and Norwalk River Watershed Association on Zoom, Aug. 20, noon. Register at sviolino@norwalkpl.org
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. 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. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
“Stage Fright: An Interactive Musical Thriller,” virtual play reading hosted by Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC), Aug. 22, 8-9:30 p.m. $25. Tickets online or by phone. 203454-3883, musictheatreofct.com
“SoNo Art Cares,” ten 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
“Paint & Sip,” offered by Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. on Zoom, Aug. 20, 4:30-6 p.m. $30. Register at website. 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. 203-866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org RIDGEFIELD
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Classic & Broadway Series: Met Opera in HD Summer Encore: “Rigoletto,” Aug. 23, 2 p.m. 203-4385795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Outdoor concerts hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse. 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
Virtual Ink and Think, offered by Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required at shop.aldrichart.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 STAMFORD
Avon Theatre In-Person screenings: “How to Build a Girl,” Aug. 20, 7:15 p.m.; “Jazz on a Summer’s Day,” Aug. 20, 9:45 p.m. 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
Outdoor Sunset Yoga, Museum & Nature Center Knobloch Family Farmhouse’s Overlook Terrace, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Aug. 20, 24, 31, Sept. 3, 10, 14, 21. All classes 6-7 p.m. Held rain or shine. SM&NC Members: $30/class, Non-members: $40/class. stamfordmuseum.org
Stamford Downtown Celebrates Summer Restaurant Weeks, through Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations recommended at most restaurants. Masks required until you are seated and practice social distancing. 203-348-5285, stamford-downtown.com
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
STRATFORD
Books Over Coffee: “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins, virtual book discussion hosted by Stratford Public Library on Zoom, Aug. 26, noon-1 p.m. Register. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.libcal.com
Summer Concert Series, Paradise Green, DaBand, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. No rain date; The Cold Ones, Aug. 25. 7 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 27. townofstratford.com
Outdoor Concerts on the Patio at Outriggers Restaurant, 555 Broad St. Mark & Pat, Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m.; Dawn & Greg, Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.; Henry’s Steel Drums, Aug. 23, 4:30 p.m. outriggersrestaurant.com
TRUMBULL
Summer Concert Series: Kathy Thompson Band, Aug. 25, (rain date Aug. 27), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-452-5060, trumbull-ct.gov
UNCASVILLE
Mike Feeney, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Aug. 20, 8 p.m.; Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
WESTPORT
Writing Conversation with Rea Frey & Hank Phillippi Ryan, virtual author event hosted by Westport Library, Aug. 20, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Register at westportlibrary.org
Get Growing Kids Program, offered by Westport Farmers Market. 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.
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
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
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