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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
TJ Miller: “The Best of Medicine Tour: Doing It Right,” Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Oct. 2, 3, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. $180-$60. 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 through Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p.m. Lineup: “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. 16; “The Original,” Oct. 23; “The Light of Fire,”and “8000 Paperclips,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.org
Outdoor Concert Series at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Phat Astronaut, Oct. 3; The Zamboni’s, Oct. 10; Rah Digga, Oct. 17. Concerts take place in the parking lot. Gates open 1 p.m. Music starts 2 p.m. Rain date is the Sunday after each show. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Masks required. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free on-site COVID-19 testing offered by Southwest Community Health Center. 800-424-0160, theklein.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
“Scream and Shout,” the art of Carlos Bautista Biernnay, absurd fiber art influenced by the artist’s personal reactions to events on 9/11 in the United States and in Chile, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Nov. 2. Gallery hours: Wed-Fri, noon-5 p.m., Sat noon-4 p.m. Online exhibit will go live, Oct. 1 on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery.org
“The Roots of Abstraction,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. New exhibit on view through Aug. 31, 2021. An appointment to visit the museum is necessary, and visitors must be prepared to comply with social distancing rules and wear protective face masks. Housatonic Museum of Art will also make the exhibit available as a slideshow, virtual tour and as a print-on-demand catalog. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.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
DARIEN
An Evening with Emily Gray Tedrowe, author of “The Talented Miss Farwell,” virtual book discussion hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org.
FAIRFIELD
Meet the Author: Lily King, author of “Writers & Lovers. Written [...],” virtual book discussion hosted by Pequot Library on Zoom, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. pequotlibrary.org
Albert Cummings, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. $35. fairfieldtheatre.org
Kimberly Wilson’s “A Journey” Musical One-Woman Show, Trinity Episcopal Church’s front lawn, 651 Pequot Ave. Oct. 10, 3 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Social distancing, masks and be registered in advance required. Bring chairs. Register at bit.ly/33QyaNs 203- 2550454.
“Blessing of the Animals,” Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Ave. Oct. 4, 4 p.m. All attendees must register in advance. Masks required. Fairfield Animal Shelter welcomes old towels and blankets. 203-255-0454.
GREENWICH
“The Human Planet: Earth at the Dawn of the Anthropocene” by George Steinmetz, photographer and Andrew Revkin, science writer, webinar book discussion hosted by Bruce Museum on Zoom, Oct. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. $30 Museum members, $45 nonmembers. Signed copy of the book included with the purchase of a ticket and will be available for pick-up at the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive. Register at brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376. “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-E,” 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. Mask or cloth face covering required. Museum store open.
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. 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
LITCHFIELD
“Dorothy Day: A Saint For Our Time,”
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Road. Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nigerian Refugees photographer Lee Cantelon in-house exhibit of “Nigerian Refugees,” Wisdom House Spiritual Retreat and Conference Center, 229 E. Litchfield Road. Exhibit runs thru Nov. 15. Face masks and registration required. $60 with lunch. 860567-3163, wisdomhouse.org
“Saving the American Chestnut,” virtual program hosted by White Memorial Conservation Center on Zoom and simulcast on Facebook Live, Oct. 3, 2-3 p.m. Advance registration required. 860-5670857, whitememorialcc.org
MILFORD
Sharing Our Shores with Our Feathered Friends, virtual lecture hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, Help Birds on their Journey South, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Join the meetings at milfordlibrary.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: Woodstock, CT Post Mall (Sears front lot), Boston Post Road. Oct. 3, 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 four people to sit outside the car. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks, through 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
MORRIS
College Street Music Hall presents Twilight Concerts on The Farm: Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule), South Farm, 21 Higbie Road. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $160; The Lone Bellow, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. $110; Mt. Joy, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. $150. Visit website for tickets. collegestreetmusichall.com
NEW CANAAN
October4design, celebrating New Canaan’s architecture, art, design and community, begins Oct. 1, 12:30 p.m. with Jackie Shapiro, founder of the lifestyle brand French Bull. Virtual presentation hosted by the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. Catered lunch in a French Bull lunch bag for $55 available for pick up prior to the presentation. Reserve at info@nchistory.org.
Member Show, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit in-gallery and virtually through Oct. 11. Free members. Suggested donation for guests. 203-5943638, carriagebarn.org
“70th A-One Exhibit,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Oct. 16. Works on-site and virtually, . 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, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW HAVEN
Yale Peabody Museum’s Fiesta Latina! moves online digital experiences throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Programs are free, bi-lingual, and accessible to participants of all ages. Regular programming every Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. The Peabody will release videos live on the Yale University YouTube channel and host watch parties on the Peabody Facebook page. Visit the
Peabody website, Facebook page, and Yale’s YouTube channel all month long to watch and share videos celebrating traditional and contemporary Latin American cultures.
NEW MILFORD
“Joan, Judy, & Barbra-Can We Tawk Tour,” The Silo, 44 Upland Road. Oct. 4, 3-5:30 p.m. Lawn opens 3 p.m., show starts 4 p.m. BYOE-Bring Your Own Everythingmasks, lawn chairs, umbrellas, snacks and libations. $20. Bring a nonperishable food or toiletry item, all donated items go to New Milford Social Services. Reserve tickets by phone or email. 860-350-8152, kbjbradio@gmail.com
Painting Classes, Gallery 25 at New Milford Arts Depot, 11 Railroad St. Oct. 6, 1 p.m. $ 80. 860-355-6009
NORWALK
AuthorSpeak: “Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club and Tina” with musician and author Chris Frantz, virtual discussion of his memoir, hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Register with Cynde Bloom Lahey, clahey@norwalkpl.org
Focus on Fiction:Adult Writing Program, hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, Through Nov. 30, 10:30 a. m.-noon. Sessions: Oct. 5, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Registration required at clahey@norwalkpl.org
Norwalk based documentary, “The Sexy
Six: A Story of Lifelong Friendship.” hosted by Norwalk Historical Society will run online through Oct. 4. Director talk back on Zoom, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. Registration required to view the film and join the talk. Register at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org
Wall Street Theater presents Drive-In Concert Series Live from the Rooftop of the SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St: Back In Black, Oct 2, 7:30 p.m.; The Breakers, Oct 9, 7:30 p.m. $120 per car for entry (up to 6 people per car). Tickets at wallstreettheater.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 run through Jan. 3. $10. 203-8389799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“Marine & Coastal Art,” exhibit by members of RAC, Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. On view through Oct. 10. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 203-866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
ORANGE
Corn Maze, Treat Farm, 361 Old Tavern Road. Through Oct. 31. Fri-Sun only. Book your time on-line. $7.50. COVID 19 Maze precautions enforced. 203-799-2453, treat.farm
RIDGEFIELD
20th Anniversary Gala, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 3. Performers from the past 20 years make special virtual guest appearances from Graham Nash, Stephen Schwartz, Todd Rundgren and more, as well as a full LIVE performance on the stage inside the Playhouse with Bruce Hornsby. Kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a red-carpet arrival hosted by Christine O’Leary in the tent on the field next to The Playhouse. The film “Jinn,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Free. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. Pete Wikul Jazz Band, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. $20. Socially distanced with seating under a tent on the ball field next to The Playhouse. Rain or shine. Purchase your touchless print at home ticket on the website, visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
“Suzanne Vega — An Evening of New York Songs & Stories,” livestream event from the Blue Note Jazz Club, hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $20. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
SHELTON
Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride, Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Road. Through Oct. 31. $25. Oct. 2, 4, 9, 18, 25, 7-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 8, 15, 7-9 p.m. Lights-on (less scary); Oct. 23, 24, 30, 6:30 -10 p.m.; Oct. 31: TBD. Face masks, social distancing and temperature checked upon entry. 203-9449090, legendsoffear.com
STAMFORD
Fall Family Fest Sundays, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8. Sundays only, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with admission. Pumpkin painting and sock skating, live animal shows and apple cidering demonstrations. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.or
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In-Person screenings: “The Nest,” Oct. 1, 7:15 p.m. avontheatre.org
Drive-In Movie Nights: “Zootopia,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. gates open, 8:30 p.m. movie. Starting at $40 in advance at stamfordmuseum.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. stamford-downtown.com
Learn Magic with The Amazing Max, virtual magic show hosted by Palace Theatre on Zoom, Oct. 4, 3 p.m. $25-$50 per household. $50 VIP ticket includes a pre-show event at 2:35 p.m. Tickets at The Palace Box Office at 203-325-4466 or bit.ly/3btkrQt. palacestamford.org
“Multiplicity-Psyche, Culture and Change in 2020,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Virtual exhibit only runs Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Submissions accepted through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org
STRATFORD
Meet the Author with “Being Lolita” by Alisson Wood, virtual book discussion hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom, Oct. 7, noon-1 p.m. Register at stratfordlibrary.org.
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Fridays, Saturdays in Oct. 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sundays in October, 7:30-11 p.m. $25. Covid-19 policies enforced. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com
Sunday Afternoon Talks with “High Speed Rail in Japan & China” with guest speaker Jim Cameron, virtal talk hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. 203385-4162. Register at stratfordlibrary.libcal.com
Live Music at Outriggers Restaurant, 555 Broad St. Chris Marolda, Oct. 2; Ray Vasso, Oct. 3. 203-377-8815, outriggersrestaurant.com
America/St. John’s #8 Masons Car Show, Short Beach Park, 1 Dorne Dr. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Car Tunes Classics D.J.’s, $15 car registration fee. Due to regulations there will be no food trucks so please bring your own food and drinks. Masks required.
WESTPORT
Supper & Soul Drive-In Concert with “The Machine performs Pink Floyd.” Imperial Parking Lot. Oct. 3, 7 p.m. $150 per car (5 person max). Rain date Oct. 4. westportwestonchamber.com/supper
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
Frothy Forage with Nod Hill Brewery, Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road. Oct. 3, noon-5 p.m. Admission (21+): $45, kids & spectators, designated drivers: $10. Hiking, craft brew tasting, soda tasting with Hosmer Mountain Soda, animal encounters, kids fun, live music and food. Masks required. Advance ticketing only. woodcocknaturecenter.org
“Objects of Desire: Then and Now,” virtual fundraiser to benefit Wilton Historical Society on Zoom, Oct. 1, 7-8 p.m. $125 program plus party bag that includes Tapas for Two by Barcelona, full bottle Donelan Family wine, copy of “Decorate Happy” by Anthony Baratta, and CTC&G magazine; $75 program and book; $50 program only. Tickets at wiltonhistorical.org
Weir Studio Virtual Tour Live Premier, hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site on the Farm’s Facebook page, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. 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