The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
CALENDAR
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
ANSONIA
Junior Rangers, Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane. Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 18. All dates meet 3:30-5 p.m. Free. 203-736-1053 or ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org to sign up.
BETHLEHEM
Fairs
Bethlehem Fair, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St. Sept. 10, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. bethlehemfair.com
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Luenell, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Sept. 10 & 11, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. $210-$35. Shows will follow all State guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
CT Bands Giving Back to the Bijou, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Sept. 11, 7 p.m. $42-$27. bijoutheatrect.net
Brit Floyd World Tour, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Ticket information at ticketmaster.com. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
Stage
“Decades in Concert: The Music of the 70’s, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Sept. 10-Oct. 3. 203-5761636, dtcab.com
Visual Arts
Arcade Mall, City Lights Gallery, and Ursa Gallery. City Lights and Ursa Gallery offer companion exhibits: City Lights exhibit, “Pandemic Art;” and “Here Comes the Sun” at Ursa Gallery. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-art-trail.org
“Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler-Art and War,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through Oct. 8. Collective Exhibit: “Big Art Bash 2021,” Burt Chernow Galleries, on view in-person gallery. “Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment,” through Dec. housatonicmuseum.org
BRISTOL Halloween
“Happy Hauntings,” Lake Compounce, 185 Enterprise Dr. All-new experience debuts Oct. 2 with tricks and treats for guests of all ages on Saturdays and Sundays in Oct. LakeCompounce.com/Happy-Hauntings
CENTERBROOK Visual Arts
“Changing Seasons,” Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St. In-gallery show through Sept. 24-Nov. 7. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
CHESHIRE
Music
Eight to the Bar performs at the Cheshire Fall Festival, Bartlem Park (Rte 10), Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. Food trucks and craft beer. cheshirefestival.com
DANBURY Dance
“Dancing Under The Starts” sponsored by CityCenterDanbury, Patriot Gargarge, 1 Patriot Dr. Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Familyfriendly dance series located on the rooftop of the Patriot Garage. Each event begins with a 30-minute dance lesson taught by professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray of Danbury. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music
Kingston Trio, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $40. Purchase tickets in advance by phone at 203-794-9944, online at thepalacedanbury.com, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime.
Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts outdoor concerts at Richter House, 100 Aunt Road. Through Oct. 31. All concerts 2 p.m. Lineup: Sax4Tet, Sept. 12; Catoonah Street Jazz and Blues Society, Sept. 19; Berkshire Jazz Orchestra, Sept. 26. richterarts.org
Live Music: North County Band, Charter Oak, 39 Shelter Rock Road. Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m.
Visual Arts
“10 Year Retrospective Group Exhibit” featuring some of the many past artists who have exhibited, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. The exhibit will run through Dec. 17. stillrivereditions.com
DERBY Special
Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day with “The History of Chocolate Milkshakes,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. off Rte. 34. Sept. 11, 1 p.m. Register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Calendar of Events webpage at DEEP Calendar-Event Details (ct.gov) or call 203-734-2513.
EAST HADDAM Specials
Goodspeed Musicals’ Kids Company, a performing arts education and training program for students 7 years of age and older. Fall semester runs Sept. 13-Dec. 17. goodspeed.org
Stage
Goodspeed Musicals presents “A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein,” Goodspeed, 6 Main St. Sept. 24. Tickets start at $29. Tickets available online or by calling the Box Office 860-873-8668. Box Office is open Tue 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. goodspeed.org
EAST HAVEN Fairs
Fall Festival, East Haven Town Green, Sept. 10, 11, 12. The Stylistics, will be the feature entertainment. Crafts, classic car show, What a Fool Believes-A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers, Pop Rocks-Ultimate 80’s Experience, Business Expo, Teen Corner. First Connecticut State Troubadour, Tom Callinan, performs Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m.Visit Christ and The Epiphany Church’s Harvest Fair, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. townofeasthavenct.org
Specials
9/11 Memorial Honoring Transit and Port Authority Workers, Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St. Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Honoring the workers of the New York MTA, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson, the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission, and all the private companies and citizens who put their private cars and boats into service during the evacuation of New York on September 11, 2001. The Shore Line Trolley Museum's Port Authority TransHudson (PATH) car #745 will be on display all day. 203-467-6927, shorelinetrolley.org
ESSEX Visual Arts
“Summer Show” art by River Valley Artists, Earth and Fire Art Studio, 2 Main St. Now on view. Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. rivervalleyartists.com. 860-753-2425, earthandfireartstudio.com or rivervalleyartists.com.
River Valley Art Tour, Sept. 18 & 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. From an RV parked in Deep River to homes overlooking the Connecticut River, the Tour winds through Essex, Chester and Deep River stopping at 22 distinctly different work places where 42 local artists are showing their work. rivervalleyartists.com
FAIRFIELD Festivals
SeptemberFest, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road. Sept. 17-19. Hours of operation (weather dependent): Sept. 17, 6-10:30 p.m.; Sept. 18, 1-10:30 p.m.;
Sept. 19, 1-6 p.m. 203-333-9065, assumptionfairfield.org
Music
Fresh Air Concert Series: Julai and The Serotones, Fairfield Theatre Company Sanford Street Parking Lot, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. Free. fairfieldtheatre.org
Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser Gala featuring Alpaca Gnomes & Tracy Jo, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $35, $40 day of show, $50 VIP. fairfieldtheatre.org
Al DiMeola, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $48, $148 meet & greet. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Visual Arts
Fairfield University Art Museum fall exhibits focus on issues of racial justice, racism, police reform, and Black history in the United States. All exhibits on view Sept. 18-Dec. 18: “Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts; “Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics,” and Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check,” presented in Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. fairfield.edu/museum
“Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea” Art/Place Gallery, 70 Sanford St. Show is on now and runs through Sept. 26. Gallery open every day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Game On,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. New exhibit opens Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. It will run through Oct. 30. 212-6284000.
“Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. On view. fairfieldhistory.org
“Photo Exhibit by Harrison Gordon,” Pequot Library Perkin Gallery, 720 Pequot Ave. Through Sept. 18. pequotlibrary.org
“Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks” virtual art exhibit, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view on the museum’s website, through Dec. 31. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/ museum
FARMINGTON Music
Music in the Garden: Crowes Pasture with Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, StanleyWhitman House, 37 High St. Sept. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. $20; Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, Sept. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. 860677-9222, s-wh.org
HAMDEN Music
Scarlet Fire, The Cellar on Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St. Bldg H. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. 203 390-5816.
The Skatalites, Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St. Sept. 9; Brandon “Taz” Nniederauer, Sept. 10; Ceschi, Dark Time Sunshine, Sept. 11; Felice Brothers, Sept. 15. All concerts: Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. Tickets at spaceballroom.com
HARTFORD Festivals
Farm Aid Music & Food Festival, Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way. Sept. 25, beginning at noon. Music, family farmers, homegrown food and a Homegrown Village. farmaid.org/festival
Music
“Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords 20th Anniversary Tribute to September 11, 2001,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $38.50. 860-9875900 or bushnell.org
Pratt Street Patio Live Music Series, Pratt St. in Downtown Hartford. Performances will be free and run every Thursday, Friday, 6-7 p.m.; and Saturday noon-1 p.m. through mid-Oct. In case of rain, performance will be re-scheduled to a later date. Full line-up and schedule of musicians, visit Hartford.com
Concert Series: The Vox Hunters, The Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. Sept. 11, 5-8 p.m. Free. 860-236-5621, chs.org
The Wailers, Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $42-$32; Todd Snider, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $49-$34. infinityhall.com
Visual Arts
“Sculpture by Contemporary Artist Leonardo Drew,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Two-part project features an interactive, outdoor sculptural landscape spanning the museum’s Main Street lawn, on view through Nov. 14; and an expansive three-dimensional work that the artist refers to as an “explosion” for the museum’s Main Street lobby, on view through Jan. 2, 2022. Visitors are required to wear a face mask and observe social distance while on the grounds of the Wadsworth and inside the museum. Visit website for required advance registration, current hours and admission. “Sculpture in the City” a cityscape-focused program activating the works of sculpture and architectural design on the grounds of the Wadsworth and Main St. thewadsworth.org.
MADISON Crafts
Antiques, Vintage & Re-Purposed Goods and Crafts Show, Madison Town Green. Sept. 18. Show hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both dates and held rain or shine. madisonct.com
Stage
Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company serving the Connecticut shoreline, mainstage season: “Suor Angelica and Erwartung,” Sept. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 19, 5 p.m. All productions will be held under a tent on the grounds of the Deacon John Grave House in Madison’s historic district.Individual tickets: $50; Season ticket bundles: $120. Tickets at madisonlyricstage.org or call 203-215-6329.
Visual Arts
“Vincent Giarrano-City Stories,” Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Road. Through Sept. 25. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun and anytime by appointment. Ten people in the gallery at one time during the opening and masks must be worn. 203-318-0616, susanpowellfineart.com
MANCHESTER
Visual Arts
“Etcetera” Manchester Art Association exhibit, Manchester Town Hall, 41 Center St. Through Oct. 7. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. manchesterart.org/town-hall
MASHANTUCKET Comedy
Kathleen Madigan, Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. $44. 860-312Hack
3000, foxwoods.com
MERIDEN Specials
Oktoberfest Under the Pavilion, Meriden Turner Society, 800 Old Colony Road. Sept. 18. Gate opens 5 p.m. Music of “The Adlers” 6-10 p.m. German Food including Bauernwurst, Bratwurst, and Leberkase, Potato Pancakes, Pastries and Coffee. Full outdoor cash bar including both Imported/Domestic Beers, Spirits, and Soft Drinks. $7 per person, free for children under 17 accompanied by an adult. bit.ly/2Ya6G6y
Meriden Turner Society Stanley’s Kitchen Series hosts Schnitzel Dinner, Sept. 23, 7-10 p.m. “To Go” only orders will be served 6-7 p.m. & dine-in service begins 7 p.m. Price per dinner is $12, and reservations required in advance by Sept. 19. Make your reservations with Peter by email (reservations@meridenturnersociety.com) or phone 260341-2542. Specify if your order is “To Go.” bit.ly/2WE49Az or facebook.com/ events/212641023934454.
MIDDLEBURY
Specials
“Totally Rock’n Drive-In Laser Light Show,” Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road. Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19. Quassy’s main parking lot will be transformed into a drive-in theater for the 8 p.m. family-friendly presentations. Price per car: $25. Pre-sale only and no tickets will be sold at the park. Gates open 6 p.m. for each show. Donations of nonperishable food items in support of the Quassy Cares program to assist area food banks accepted. Online tickets available now at quassy.com. Visual Arts
“Summer's End” exhibit by the late Donald Purdy, Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo, 564 Middlebury Road. On display through Oct. 2. Gallery hours: Thu, Fri, Sat, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2:30-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-598-3933.
MIDDLEFIELD
Specials
a’MAZE'ing Beer Tasting, Lyman Orchards Corn Maze, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Dates: Sept. 17; Oct. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct.15, 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $30. Wander through the corn maze to sample beer from local breweries. Ticket includes six 4 oz. beer samples and corn maze ticket. 21+ event. Bring ID. Live music at 1741 Pub & Grill, located at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. 860-349-6000, lymanorchards.com
MIDDLETOWN Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Mike Koutrobis and Friends, Stubborn Beauty Brewery, 180 Johnson St. Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25. Show takes place indoors. Capacity is limited and tables will be socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First glass of beer is included with your ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
Music
Enzo in Italycious, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. Sept. 18, 11 a.m. Admission is $10 and includes coffee and Italian pastries. Experience an Italian family of immigrants with music, humor, and color. To purchase tickets visit buttonwood.org
Chicago Blues giant Studebaker John together with master drummer, Liviu Pop, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. Sept. 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25$10. Seating limited, reservations requested. Masks required. buttonwood.org
Visual Arts
“Standing On The Shoulders” by David Chorney, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St. Through Sept. 30. Reception for the exhibit Sept. 12. Buttonwood Tree’s Art Gallery open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 860-3474957, buttonwood.org
MILFORD Music
Green-Eyed Lady, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Sept. 10, 8-11 p.m.; Rock Landing Band, Sept. 11, 8-11 p.m.; Off The Hook, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. milfordsportspub.com
Lords of 52nd Street: Legends of the Billy Joel Band, Milford Performance Center, Veteran's Memorial Auditorium/Parson’s Government Center, 53 West Main St. Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $55$45. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org
Milford Arts Council hosts Saldana/Bravo Guitar Concert, Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Sept. 16, 8-9:30 p.m. Ticket information at milfordarts.org
Summer Pop Up Line-Up: Classical Guitar by the MAC’s New England Guitar Society, Milford Historical Society, 34 High St., Sept. 11. All events begin 11 a.m. 203-878 6647, milfordarts.org
Milford Arts Council’s Music and Arts series: “MAC In The Park,” Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. The Talbott Brothers, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; and an outdoor reprise of Eastbound Theatre’s “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Oct. 1. For tickets visit milfordarts.org
MONROE Festivals
Apple Festival, St. Peters Church on the Monroe Green, 175 Old Tannery Road. Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 203-268-4265, stpetersonthegreen.com/apple-festival/
MYSTIC Visual Arts
“The Founders: Reclaiming Mystic’s Artistic Roots,” Mystic Museum of Art, 9 Water St. Through Sept. 12. Viewing hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free. mysticmuseumofart.org
NEW HAVEN Comedy
Patton Oswalt Who’s Ready to Laugh, College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. $65-$35. collegestreetmusichall.com
Music
East Rock Concert Series: Rachael Sage and Grace Pettis, Never Ending Books, 810 State St. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. collegestreetmusichall.com
CT Folk hosts “Folk at the Edge” Concert Series, Edgewood Park, 540 Edgewood Ave. All Concerts 5-9 p.m. Line-Up: Amythyst Kiah, Sept. 25. Purchase tickets for Folk at the Edge at CTFolk.org.
Kallos Chamber Music Series: Ulysses String Quartet will join Kallos Artistic Director and pianist Min Young Kang for “Opening Night: When Beauty Triumph,” First Presbyterian Church, 704 Whitney Ave. Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at kalloscms.org
Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Line-Up: P.O.D., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $32 advance, $35 day of show; August Burns Red, Fit For A King, ERRA, Like Moths to Flames, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. $27.50 advance, $32 day of show; Live Nation presents Beartooth, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. $30 advance, $35 day of show; Conway the Machine, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 day of show; Madeon, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. $50-$35 advance, $50 day of show. 203624-TOAD, toadsplace.com.
Visual Arts
“John T. Hill: Persistent Observer” exhibit selected from 65 years of photos, Gallery at the Institute Library, 847 Chapel St. Sept. 15-Jan. 15, 2022. Closing reception Jan. 15. Curated by Stephen Vincent Kobasa. TueFri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-2 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon. 203-562-4045, institutelibrary.org
“On the Basis of Art: 150 Years of Women at Yale” celebrates the vital contributions of generations of Yale-trained women artists to the national and international art scene. Through an exploration of their work, the exhibit charts the history of women at the Yale School of Art (formerly Yale School of the Fine Arts), Yale Universty Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Sept. 10-Jan. 9, 2022.
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, online. Also visit the Museum’s full online exhibit line-up. peabody.yale.edu
“Exposed Secrets” by Marjorie Gillette Wolfe, and “Secrets Exposed” by Kate Henderson, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Sept. 9-Oct. 17. Related events: Opening Receptions, Sept. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Artist Talks, Sept. 12, 1 p.m.; Closing Reception, Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m. Masks required for all regardless
of vaccination status. Gallery hours: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 203-3899555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
NEW LONDON Festivals
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival, New London Waterfront Park, 1 Waterfront Park St. Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. visitnewlondon.org/ct-maritime-heritage
festival/ Visual Arts
“The Prismatic Palette: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Through Oct. 3. Related event: The exhibits curator Dr. Tanya Pohrt will be give an in-person Curator Talk, Sept. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. Admission to the lecture is $10 members, $15 nonmembers. RSVP to 860-443-2545, ext. 2129; “Forest Dreaming: Sculptures and Paintings by Ana Flores,” through Oct. 24. lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN
Dance
Introduction to Modern Square Dance, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Road. Sept. 14 & 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.
Music
Colonial Automobile Group Music Series, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Sept. 17-Jan. 29, 2022. All Shows 8-10:30 p.m. $45-$30. Lineup: Destination Motown, Sept. 17; Best of the Eagles, Oct. 9; A Brother’s Revival, Nov. 6; Sir Paul, Dec. 3; and Alpaca Gnomes, Jan. 29. edmondtownhall.org
Stage
Stray Kats Theatre Company presents a staged reading of “The Little Sisters of Littleton,” Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $30. Tickets can be purchased online at StrayKatsTheatreCompany.org or call 203-5160606.
NORFOLK
Music
Todd Snider, Infinity Music Hall, Rt. 44. Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $59-$44; Reckless Kelly, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $65-$39. infinityhall.com
NORTH HAVEN
Fairs
North Haven Fair, North Haven Fairgrounds, 290 Washington Ave. Sept. 9, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 10, 3-11 p.m.; Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission $10, (Thursday only $5), free children (under 12), Sunday Senior day with $5 for (65+). facebook.com/NorthHavenFair/
OLD LYME
Music
Larry Fuller Trio, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Sept. 18, starting at 8:30 p.m. For reservations call 860-434-0886 or visit thesidedoor.com
Visual Arts
“Century of Inspiration,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Sept. 16. WedSun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
OLD SAYBROOK
Music
Jim Kweskin & Samoa Wilson, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. $28; Home Again: Music of Carole King, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $44; Running on Empty: Music of Jackson Browne, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $34. Call or visit website for tickets. 860-510-0453, thekate.org
Specials
Shoreline Sailing Club hosts a get-together with a Great Group of Single People over 35, Clark Memorial Field Pavilion, 210 Elm Street. Sept. 16, 7 p.m. shorelinesailingclub.com
ORANGE
Specials
United Way of Milford’s 20th Annual Golf Classic, Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane. Sept. 17. Registration 11 a.m. Tee Off 12:30 p.m. Online registration & sponsorship
visit bit.ly/3ge96Y4
RIDGEFIELD
Comedy
Andrew Dice Clay, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $125-$98. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Rhiannon Giddens, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $65; Peter Cinotti, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40. Shows take place indoors. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Pepsi Rock Series: Eric Hutchinson with opening act Evan Felts, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $35. Show takes place indoors. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Live Music: Hot Club of Black Rock, Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Hwy. Sept. 9, 6:30-9 p.m.; Hitch & The Giddyup, Sept. 11, 6:30-9 p.m.
Brian Butler Quartet, Sarah’s Wine Bar, 20 West Lane. Sept. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Stage
“The Exonerated,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Sept. 11-Oct. 2. Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees Sept. 12, 19, 26, 5 p.m. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
Visual Arts
Curated exhibit by artists from the Philoche Collection, RPAC Gallery, 410 Main St. Sept. 17-Oct. Opening reception, Sept.16, 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun noon-6 p.m.; Fri, Sat noon-7 p.m. rpacgallery.com
Adrienne Elise Tarver: The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Through Jan. 2022. aldrichart.org
SHELTON
Music
Stone Garden Farms Music Series Lineup through Oct. 30: Tracy Jo & Lee-Ann Lovelace, Sept. 11. All concerts at noon. Farm is located at 83 Saw Mill City Road. stonegardensfarm.com
Green-Eyed Lady, Spotted Horse Tavern, 100 Commerce Dr. Sept. 12, 5 p.m.
Stage
“Nunsense A-Men,” Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St. Through Sept. 19. Thu 7 p.m., Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Visit website for tickets. $30 adult, $15 students. 203225-6079, centerstageshelton.org
STRATFORD
Halloween
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Through Oct. 31. Events run: Sept. 3-25, Fri & Sat only, 7-11 p.m.; then Fri & Sat in Oct. 7:30 p.m.midnight; and Sun in Oct. 7-11 p.m. $25 general admission. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com/index.html
Music
Cassandra pays tribute to female singers with star power in the music business, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m. Mask required for unvaccinated. 203-377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com
The Valenti Brothers, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Sept. 10, 7-10 p.m.; Spellbound, Sept. 11, 7-10 p.m.; Jon Hollywood, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m. Mask required for unvaccinated. 203-377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com
TORRINGTON
Music
Start Making Sense-Tribute to Talking Heads, Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Tracy Walton and Jason Ingriselli & The Miles North Band, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. $20. 860-489-7180, warnertheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Airplanes and Dirt Naps,” 20 Yrs after 9/11 and Surviving Covid, Five Points Annex Gallery, 17 Water St. Through Sept. 12.
TRUMBULL
Music
Summer Concerts on the Town Hall Green Gazebo, 5866 Main St. Lineup: Mass Conn, Sept. 7. All concerts 7 p.m. Rain date is Thursday of the same week.
UNCASVILLE
Comedy
Jessica Kirson, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 9 & 10, 8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 6 & 8 p.m. $45-$15. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
Music
Dan & Shay, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. $99-$59. Tickets through ticketmaster.com. mohegansun.com
WALLINGFORD
Music
Rock the Lounge: Tribute to the Beatles White Album, Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at oakdale.com
WATERBURY
Music
Melissa Newman Quartet, Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Sept. 17, 7 & 9 p.m. $32. palacetheaterct.org, in person at the Box Office, or call 203-346-2000.
Specials
Table Readings Series, presented by Gracewell Productions, Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Lineup: “Five Bells for 9/11,” Sept. 11, 2 p.m.; “The Little Sisters of Littleton,” Oct. 16, 2 p.m.; An evening of four, shorter oneact monologues offering unique perspectives from African-American women, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.; “Joy Meets Girl,” Dec. 11, 2 p.m. For tickets call the Box Office at 203-3462000. palacetheaterct.org
Visual arts
“In the Wake of 9/11: Robert Carley’s American Journey,” Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, 63 Prospect St. On view through Sept. 12. mattmuseum.org
WEST HARTFORD
Music
Music at the Red Door announce a full program of concerts entitled “Coming Home.” In-person audience, as well as a livestreamed option. Series begins with the first concert Sept. 25. Open to all. Free-will donations accepted. Visit website for schedule of performances and livestream instructions. reddoormusic.org
Visual Arts
“Concurrent to An Inward Sea,” New Britain Museum of American Art presents an exhibit of works by Jennifer Wen Ma, Delamar West Hartford, 1 Memorial Road. The free exhibit is open to the public. 860937-2500, delamar.com/west-hartford
WEST HAVEN
Specials
WestFest, West Haven Green, Main St. Sept. 18, noon-8 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19.
W. SPRINGFIELD, MA
Fairs
Big E, Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Ave. Sept. 17-Oct. 3. Visit website for lineup of events, entertainment, vendors, arts & crafts, animals, ticket prices, and FOOD. thebige.com
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