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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHANY
Adventures in Music Productions Music and Art festival, “CT Localpalooza,” Three Saints Park. 112 Miller Road. Aug. 29. Gates open 11:30 a.m. Music ends 10 p.m. Eight bands share their original music, live painting from Connecticut artists, yoga classes, songwriting workshop and games in the fields. Food trucks and a kids corner with arts and crafts. $15 advance, $20 day of event at the gate. Kids 12 and under free. ctlocapalooza.bpt.me
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 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
BRIDGEPORT
Vic DiBitetto, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 28, 29, 7, 9:45 p.m. $180- $60. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all state guidelines for reopening. 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.org 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
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. 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
DARIEN
“Pollinator Pathway: Working Together to Protect Pollinators,” virtual lecture offered by Darien Library on Zoom, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org
“Inspirations of Sea and Sky” impressionist paintings by Catherine Andersen, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. In-person exhibit runs Sept. 2-30. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203655-6633, gearygallery.com
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed by the River Outdoor Concerts: Bluegrass quartet The Playbillies, Goodspeed Opera House lawn. Through 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
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 ThursMon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860-767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Comedy Club presents Krystyna Hutchinson, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Aug. 29, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. $25, $35 VIP lawn seats. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Summer concert series, Sherman Green Gazebo, 6:30-8 p.m. Voodoo Carnival, Aug. 29. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Jazz Friday with the Chris Coogan Quartet, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Free performances on the rear patio. Chairs, blankets and picnicing allowed with social distancing. In case of inclement weather, visit fairfieldhistory.org or call 203-2591598 for updates.
GREENWICH
Music Series, presented by Greenwich Parks & Recreation, Wednesdays, 7:158:45 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. 203629-1533, 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. 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 at greenwichhistory.org or 203869-6899
“Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-E,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Sept. 1-Nov. 1. “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” On view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, through Oct. 11. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
KATONAH, N.Y.
In-Person Workshop with Artist Tijay Mohammed: Beloved Portraits, Katonah Museum of Art Sculpture Garden, 134 Jay St. Aug. 31, 1-2:30 p.m. ages 6-10 with adult, 3-4:30 p.m. ages 11 and up. $25 members, $30 non-members per child. 8 students maximum. Registration required. Museum is open. Admission is by advance reservation. Click the link to access the timed-entry ticketing system to purchase tickets. katonahmuseum.simpletix.com
KENT
“By the Sea” exhibit by artist Christine Lombardi, Library Gallery, 32 N. Main St. Sept. 2-Oct. 30. Meet the Artist outdoors in front of the Library’s Chess Court, Sept. 12, 1-3 p.m. Private tour of the show, refreshments. Adults must wear face mask or shield. Register. Reception rain date, Sept. 19. Library is open for browsing the gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only. 860-927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
LITCHFIELD
Bob & Claudia Hughes in Concert, Litchfield Community Center outside under a tent in the parking lot, 421 Bantam Road. Aug. 27, noon-2 p.m. Free. 860-567-8302, thecommunitycenter.org
LYME
“Point of View: The 99th Annual Elected Artist Exhibition,”and “Animal Kingdom,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Oct. 1. Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. 860-434-7802, lymeartassociation.org MADISON
Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Road. “Summer in New England,” through Sept. 26. 203-318-0616, susanpowellfineart.com
MILFORD
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: Lords of 52nd St.-Original Billy Joel Band, CT Post Mall (Sears front lot), Boston Post Road. Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Tickets are based on a per car basis with up to 4 people in a car. Food trucks. Keeping each car socially distant will allow for up to 4 people to sit outside the car with a barrier of a car and distance between vehicles for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
MORRIS
Twilght Comedy on the Farm with Nikki Glaser, South Farm, 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
Fine Arts Exhibit, virtual show hosted by the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, online through Sept. 5, at ctacademy.org NEW CANAAN
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, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW HAVEN
Beinecke Library at Yale University digital exhibits: “1917 Silent Protest Parade Fifth Avenue, New York City,” “Protest Culture in Peril: Frigidaire under Threat in Italy Today,” “Carl Van Vechten’s Harlem Renaissance Portraits,” “America and the Utopian Dream,” “Making the Medieval English M anuscript.” beinecke.library.yale.edu
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, now online. peabody.yale.edu
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. 860-4432545, lymanallyn.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
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, TueSun, 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
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. 203-8662744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
OLD LYME
“Onions and Sugar: The Connection Between Connecticut Farms and the West Indies,” virtual lecture hosted by Florence Griswold Museum via GoTo Webinar, Aug. 27, 2 p.m. Register at florencegriswoldmuseum.org
OLD SAYBROOK
“Aladdin,” Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Aug. 29, 7 p.m. $8 adults, $3 children. Enjoy classic films on the Kate’s big screen, with surround sound, in a physically distanced and safe environment. 860-510-0453, thekate.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.
PAWLING, N.Y.
Live on the Porch at Daryl's House Club: David Powers, Aug. 27, 5 p.m.; Sunshine Nights, Aug. 28, 5 p.m.; Jason Gisser, Aug. 29, 5 p.m.: Doug Munro, Chris Vitarello, Aug. 30, 5 p.m.; Live Stream Concerts: Are You Dense? Benefit featuring Vincent Ingala, Aug. 27, 9 p.m.; Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience, Aug. 28, 9 p.m.; Deadgrass, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. darylshouseclub.com PORT CHESTER, N.Y. Garcia’s Bar at The Capitol Theatre, 145 Westchester Ave. Opens 4 p.m. daily. Extended happy hour pricing on drinks, curated Jerry Garcia playlists, and psychedelic visuals playing on screens. 914-9374126, thecapitoltheatre.com RIDGEFIELD
Comedy Series with Dave Attell, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Aug. 30, 7 p.m. $45. Under the tent on the field next to the Playhouse. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
“Getting” Contemporary Art: Frank Stella and The Aldrich, virtual art talk offered by Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum on Zoom, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. $10, free for members. Related event: Exhibit “Frank Stella's Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries starting Sept. 20. Register at shop.aldrichart.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
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
Comedian Yakov Smirnoff “United We Laugh,” Virtual performance hosted by Palace Theatre, Aug. 29, 9 p.m. $50 includes virtual Meet & Greet post show, $25 show only. palacestamford.org
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In-Person screenings: “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” Aug. 28; “Still Here,” Aug. 28. $14.50, $9 Avon members. avontheatre.org
Drive-In Movie Nights: “A Dogs Way Home,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. gates open, 8:30 p.m. movie. Starting at $40 in advance at stamfordmuseum.org
Outdoor Sunset Yoga, Museum & Nature Center Knobloch Family Farmhouse’s Overlook Terrace, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Aug. 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, stamforddowntown.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. stamford-downtown.com
“Born Again” exhibit explores the theme of recycling, Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. In-person gallery exhibit runs through Sept. 20. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Sundays 1-4:30 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,” ingallery 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, Chauncey St., Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 3. townofstratford.com
Outdoor Concerts on the Patio at Outriggers Restaurant, 555 Broad St. Dawn & Greg, Aug. 28, 29, 5:30 p.m.; Bobby Wheeler, Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. outriggersrestaurant.com
National Helicopter Museum at Railroad Station (east bound), 2480 Main St. By appointment only. Masks required. Free admission, parking. 203-375-8857, nationalhelicoptermuseum.org
TORRINGTON
“Here and Hereafter,” solo exhibit of mixed media painting and works on paper by Housatonic Community College studio art adjunct professor Lydia Viscardi, Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St. Aug. 28-Oct. 3. Hours: Fri-Sun 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. Virtual Tour of the exhibit available on the website when the show opens. Artists Talk via Zoom in mid-Sept. 860618-7222, fivepointsgallery.org
TRUMBULL
Summer Concert Series: Big Deal Rock, Sept. 1, (rain date Sept. 3), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-4525060, trumbull-ct.gov
UNCASVILLE
Vlad Caamano, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
WESTPORT
“No One is Too Small to Make a Difference,” virtual book discussion hosted by Westport Library on Zoom, Aug 27, 7-8 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. 203-2227070, 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 203-6855096, 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. 203-259-1500, 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
Wilton 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. 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