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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Michael Blackson, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Sept. 4, 5, 6, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. $270-$90. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all state guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Art-inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online Sept. 4-Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p.m. Line-up: “The Cardboard Bernini,” Sept. 4; “The Collector,” Sept. 11; “IRWIN” & “A Story In Stone,” Sept. 18; “Actually Iconic: Richard Estes,” Sept. 25; “Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King,” Oct. 2; “Nothing Changes: Art For Hank’s Sake,” Oct. 9; “Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck,” Oct. 23; “The Original,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.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
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
“Crossed Swords,” staged reading hosted by Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. 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. 203-7788337. 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
DARIEN
“Filming the Dance: The Great Age of Hollywood Musicals,” virtual Cinematic Series featuring film historian Max Alvarez hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. darienlibrary.org
“Inspirations of Sea and Sky” impressionist paintings by Catherine Andersen, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. In-person exhibit runs through Sept. 30. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, 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 860-8738668. goodspeed.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
“The Kid: the Immortal Life of Ted Williams” by Ben Bradlee, Jr., Virtual twopart book discussion, Part 1, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.; Part 2, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Register and receive log on visit fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts outdoor Comedy with Paul Virzi, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. $25, $30 admission + CT Cigar Company Cigar after the show, $42 VIP lawn seats+ cigar. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Summer concert series, Sherman Green Gazebo, 6:30-8 p.m. My Black Shirt, Sept. 5. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Virtual Beer Tasting Experience with Devil’s Purse Brewing Company, Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market, 2094 Post Road. Sept. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. $30. bit.ly/3gqtZwj
Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are accepting vendor sign-ups 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, first-served basis. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. 203-259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University offers a virtual exhibit: “Howard Skrill: Monumental Follies,” through Sept. 12. 203-254-4046, fairfield.edu
GREENWICH
Music Series, presented by Greenwich Parks & Recreation, Wednesdays, 7:158:45 p.m. in Horseneck Parking Lot, 2 Horseneck Lane. greenwichct.gov
Juried Exhibit, Greenwich Art Center’s Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Sept. 30-Oct.24. Viewing hours by appointment, weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends noon-4 p.m. Entries for consideration are being accepted, Sept. 8-15. Link for entry at greenwichartsociety.org
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. Wed-Sun, 1-hour time slots at noon, 1:30, and 3 p.m. 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. The BushHolley House remains closed. Reserve at greenwichhistory.org or 203-869-6899
“Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-E,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Nov. 1. “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” On view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, through Oct.11. Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition.com. 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.” 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
“At Home, For Home,” online exhibit offered by Greenwich Art Society, through Sept. 10. greenwichartsociety.org KENT
Virtual Music Access is coffeehouse style music, hosted by Kent Memorial Library on Zoom. Line-up: Vance Cannon, Sept. 4; KC Sisters, Oct. 2; Spinn Music, Nov. 6; Wanda Houston and George Potts, Dec. 4. All concerts, 7 p.m. 860-927-3761. Register at kentmemoriallibrary.org LITCHFIELD
The Zolla Boys, virtual concert hosted by White Memorial Conservation Center Museum on Zoom and simulcast on The Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live, Sept. 4, 7-8 p.m. Free. 860-567-0857, whitememorialcc.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
MILFORD
Sharing Our Shores with Our Feathered Friends, virtual lecture hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Related lectures: will be two more lectures in this series: Help Birds on their Journey South, Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; All About Owls, Nov.17, 7 p.m. Join the meetings at milfordlibrary.org
Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks, Sept. 5-Nov. 14. Walk starts at Hotchkiss Bridge, Factory Lane. Online ticket price $18 per person, $23 walk-up ticket per person exact cash only. To ensure health, and safety walk is strictly limited to no more than 25 people. Advance tickets recommended. 203-214-7554, spiritsofmilford.com
NEW CANAAN
“70th A-One Exhibit,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Sept. 5-Oct. 16. Works on-site and virtually. Galleries open by appointment only, Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule 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, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW HAVEN
Music
Music Listening Class taught by New Haven Chorale Music Director Ed Bolkovac, via Zoom, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 7-8 p.m. Free. 203-776-7664, newhavenchorale.org
New Haven Symphony Orchestra presents Alternative Programming online and social media: NHSO @Home Series: NHSO musicians and guest artists perform music from home; Instrument Selection Resource Center; and Listen Up! Podcast Series. newhavensymphony.org
NEW LONDON
“Stains Remain” Works by Michael Harvey, Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, 625 Williams St. Through Nov. 1. Free admission through Labor Day. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. “Peter Anton’s Sweet Dreams: Confectionary Sculpture,” through Oct. 18. 860-443-2545, 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
Barefoot Shakespeare Company presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” virtual performance hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. Register at clahey@norwalkpl.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
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 being accepted in an open call to artists for the “Autumn Juried Show” that will run Oct. 18-Nov. 14. Submit at website by Sept. 18. 203-866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
ORANGE
Greek Food Takeout Event, presented by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Featuring a selection of popular Greek cuisine. Pre-order required, drive-through curbside pickup and takeout only (no eating on premises). Order online at odysseyexpress.org or call 203-795-1347.
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: Nellybombs, Sept. 3, 5 p.m.; Adam Falcon, Sept. 5, 5 p.m.; Live Stream Concerts: The Big Takeover, Sept. 3, 9 p.m.; Acoustic Brunch: Tristan McIntosh, Sept. 6, noon. 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. 914-937-4126, thecapitoltheatre.com RIDGEFIELD
“Gladiator,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 3, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same,” Sept. 4, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” Sept. 5, 2 p.m. $12-$10; “The Big Lebowski,” Sept. 5, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Malcolm X,” Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Free. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. 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 SEYMOUR
“The New York 1964/65 World’s Fair,” by Jason Scappaticci, virtual program hosted by Seymour Public Library on Zoom, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. Registration is not necessary. Visit the Library website or call for the link. seymourpubliclibrary.org, 203-888-3903
SHELTON
Valley Shakespeare Festival will be doing a LIVE performance of “Cyrano,” Veteran’s Memorial Park. Sept. 3-6, 7 p.m. Free. Suggested $10 donation. vsfestival.org SHERMAN
Sherman Chamber Ensemble, performs a program celebrating the 250th birthday of Ludwig von Beethoven, IGA Plaza field, 15 CT-39. Sept. 5, 6 p.m. Chairs, blankets and picnicing allowed. Face masks required. Blankets must be spaced 15 feet apart. Rain date, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. $30, $25 seniors and students, children 15 and under free with paying adult. Advance ticket purchase required at SCEmusic.org or call 860-355-5930.
Bluegrass Jamboree with the SCE Blue Grass Band, Sherman IGA Plaza, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. and Sept. 6, 1 p.m. at Kent Barns, in Kent. Free. $10 per person donation suggested. Bring your own chairs, snacks and beverages. Advance tickets required at SCEmusic.org or call 860-355-5930. STAMFORD
Virtual Improv Workshop with Chicago City Limits, virtual four session class meets weekly on Zoom, beginning Sept. 9, 7-8 p.m. Classes are Wednesdays only. $100 for 4 sessions. Tickets for the improv workshop available at palacestamford.org or by calling the box office at 203-325-4466.
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In-Person screenings: “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” Sept. 3, 3:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m.; Music on Film with “Monterey Pop,” Sept. 4, 3:45 p.m., Sept. 7, 7:45 p.m.; “The Rolling Stones-Gimme Shelter,” Sept. 4, 7:45 p.m., Sept. 5, 3:45 p.m., Sept. 8, 7:45 p.m. All films are $14.50, $9 Avon members. avontheatre.org
Magical Beasts Forest Egg Hunt, Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Sept. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12. Dress in your favorite costume or animal shirt, hunt for eggs in the forest, and look for hidden magical beasts throughout our trails! We’ll have real-life magical beasts to meet, and a craft and prize for each participant. SM&NC Members: $20/child, NonMembers: $25/child. One adult can attend the program per each paying child. 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
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 TRUMBULL
Summer Concert Series: Mass-ConnFusion, Sept. 8, (rain date Sept. 15), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-4525060, trumbull-ct.gov UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Big Jay Oakerson, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 3, 8 p.m.; Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, 7, 9:30 p.m. $55-$20. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
“Over the Edge” event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 4. Over the Edge lets participants rappell more than 30 stories down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower. Find out more and register at SOCT.org. WATERFORD
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced its Summer season will be held entirely online. theoneill.org WESTPORT
Westport Library Book Sale has an online book store. Purchases will be made available for pick-up, by appointment, within seven to ten days after purchase, at the Book Donation Center, Westport Library Upper Parking Lot, 20 Jesup Road. Shop at westportbooksales.org or westportbooksaleventures.org/shop. 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
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.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight: Alexa Tarantino Quartet, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m. $150, $125 MoCA Westport Members. 203-572-2720, mocawestport.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
“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
Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit, a virtual festival hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site. All artists can submit n image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at the park. Submissions accepted online through Sept. 30 by email to carly_buta@partner.nps.gov. All works will be included in a virtual exhibit on Weir Farm’s website that will go live on Weir Farm’s 30th Birthday, Oct. 31. nps.gov/wefa WOODBRIDGE
Farm-to-Table Gala, “Food for Good,” virtual fundraising dinner hosted by Massaro Community Farm, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Take-home meal paired with a virtual program of live and recorded segments. Meal pick-up at the farm, Sept. 4, join in virtually, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. $100/pp. Tickets at MassaroFarm.Square.Site.