The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
pianist, Fairfield Public Library Memorial Room, 1080 Old Post Road. May 22, 2-4 p.m. Registration required for this in-person event. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Connecticut Symphonic Winds performs an All John Williams concert, Roger Ludlowe Middle School Theatre, 689 Unquowa Road. May 21, 7:30 p.m. Free. 203-386-1625.
Stage
“Cheese Fries & Froot Loops” written and performed by Chris Fuller, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. May 23, 8 p.m. Free. fairfieldtheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Fairfield Public Schools 48th Annual Student Art Show,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. May 21-30. Reception May 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food trucks on site. pequotlibrary.org
“Life Force” solo show of micro paintings by Dave Pressler, Art/Place Gallery, located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. May 24-June 17. Reception June 5, 2-5 p.m. Artist talk 3 p.m.“Black & White,” through May 22. artplacegallery.org
“IMAGES 2022,” Fairfield Museum & History Center Jackie Durell Meeting Hall, 370 Beach Road. May 19-July 24. Related exhibit: “IMAGES 2022” Featured Photographer: Allison Minto, Spaght Gallery, May 19-Sept. 25. Related event: Preview of IMAGES 2022 and Featured Photographer: Allison Minto, live piano music, wine and cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction items, open air photo booth, May 19, 6-8 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org
“Unwrapping the Mystery of New York's Wrappers,” Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through June 11. hollistaggart.com
FARMINGTON
Music
Music in the Tavern: Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High St. May 21, 7-9 p.m. $20. s-wh.org/ music
Visual Arts
“Museum on A Perfect Perch: The Architect's Chair,” Hill-Stead Museum Visitors Center, 35 Mountain Road. Through May 22. hillstead.org
HAMDEN Music
Scarlet Fire, The Cellar on Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St. Bldg. H. May 21, 7 p.m. 203390-5816.
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St. Lineup: Battles, May 19, 8 p.m.; Covet, May 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at spaceballroom.com.
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Hamden Symphony Orchestra presents “Homecoming: 60th Anniversay Celebration,” Hamden Memorial Town Hall. May 22, 3 p.m. Suggested donations at the door: $15, $10 students, seniors. hamdensymphony.org
HARTFORD Comedy
Christina Walkinshaw, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St. May 20 & 21, 8-10 p.m. $25. Free parking at Marriot Residence Inn. comedycraftbeer.com
Music
Masterwork Series: “From the New World,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. May 26,
7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35, $10 students with ID. hartfordsymphony.org
Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St. Lineup: Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, May 22, 8 p.m. Tickets at infinityhall.com.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra with Hartford Chorale Celebrate 50 Years, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. May 20, 8 p.m. Tickets at hartfordsymphony.org.
Sunday Serenades-Mozart at the Museum with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. In Museum concert, May 22, 2 p.m. $30, $25 for HSO subscribers and Wadsworth members. hartfordsymphony.org
Specials
2nd Annual Mocktail Tasting, hosted by A Promise to Jordan, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about and eliminating the stigma of substance use disorders, Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St. May 22, 1-4 p.m. $45. Tickets at 2ndMocktailTasting.eventbrite.com.
Walk Like MADD Hartford County, Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way. May 21, 8:30 a.m.noon. $25 adults, $20 youth (5-18). walklikemadd.org
Stage
Connecticut Virtuosi & Lyric Opera's “Giulio Cesare in Egitto,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Seaverns Hall, 166 Capitol Ave.
May 22, 6 p.m. bushnell.org
“Stomp,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 & 8 p.m.; May 29, 1 & 6:30 p.m. bushnell.org
“Zoey's Perfect Wedding,” TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl St. Through June 5. twhartford.org
Visual Arts
Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St. “Your Absence Is My Monument” solo exhibit by Merik Goma, through May 29; “Battlegrounds” solo exhibit by Elizabeth Flood, through June 12. Admission is free. realartways.org
Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave. New Exhibit: “The Evocative Mark Twain Inspires the Printmakers' Network of Southern New England” Collaborative Exhibit featuring Works Inspired by Twain Quotes, through Jan. 23, 2023. marktwainhouse.org.
“Hamilton Heroes and Villains,” Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. Through Aug. 28; “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health,” through Oct. 16. In-person gallery exhibit.
chs.org
“Milton Avery,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Through June 5; “Edward Russell Thaxter: Love's First Dream,” through July 3. thewadsworth.org.
“Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit,” Connecticut Convention Center Exhibit Hall B, 100 Columbus Blvd. Through June 26. chapelsistine.com/exhibits/hartford/
IVORYTON STAGE
“Native Gardens,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. May 19-June 12. Wed 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Thu 7:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. ivorytonplayhouse.org
MADISON Music
“KYRIE-Musical Vigil for Peace to Benefit Ukraine,” First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane. May 21, 8 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door. facebook.com/fccmadison
Outdoors
The Audubon Shop Spring Migration Bird Walks, Hammonasset State Park: Wednesday Bird Walks, through May 25; Saturday Bird Walks, through June 18. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Shop. $6 per person. 203-2459056
Stage
Madison Lyric Stage Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road. Season lineup: “Sweeney Todd,” June 9-19.$55. Tickets at madisonlyricstage.org.
MANCHESTER
Stage
“Over The River And Through The Woods,” Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. May 27-June 12. Fri & Sat 7:30; Sun 2 p.m. cheneyhall.org
Visual Arts
“Art of Pride,” Galleries at WORK_SPACE, 903 Main St. Through June 24. Free. workspacemanchester.com/art-culture
MASHANTUCKET
Comedy
Nickki Glaser, Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. May 21, 8 p.m. $40. foxwoods.com
Mike Epps with B. Simone, Foxwoods Resort Casino Premier Theater, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. May 20, 8 p.m. $92-$32. foxwoods.com
Music
Johnny Mathis, Foxwoods Resort Casino Premier Theater, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. May 28, 7:30 p.m. $96-$50. foxwoods.com
Specials
Carbonaro: Lies on Stage, Foxwoods Resort Casino Centrale Fox Tower, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. ,May 20, 7:30 p.m. $69-$49. foxwoods.com
Stage
Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Broadway Series Lineup: “Fiddler on the Roof,” May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 & 8 p.m.; May 29, noon & 6 p.m. $75, $60, $45. foxwoods.com
MERIDEN Specials
Schnitzel Dinner, Meriden Turner Halle, 800 Old Colony Road. May 19, 7-10 p.m. “To Go” only orders 6-7 p.m.; dine-in guests 7 p.m. The price per dinner is $12. Reservations required at reservations@meridenturnersociety.com or 260-341-2542 by May 14. meridenturnersociety.com
Stage
Castle Craig Players present “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” Almira Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main St. Through May 22. Tickets at castlecraigplayers.org.
MIDDLEFIELD
Specials
Touch a Truck, Lyman Orchards Apple
Barrel, 32 Reeds Gap Road. May 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lymanorchards.com
MIDDLETOWN
Music
Dina DiMarco and Mike Gaboardi, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. May 20, 8-10 p.m. $15; Ryan Sands, May 28, 8 p.m. $15; Robinson Treacher, June 4, 8 p.m. $20. buttonwood.org
Specials
Poetry Contest “Set Your Conscience Free,” Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. One poem per person. Submissions accepted through June 30. See website for rules. buttonwood.org
Stage
Teen Repertory Company perform “The Greeks” two epic tragedies by Euripides “Iphigenia at Aulis” and “The Trojan Women,” Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. May 19-21 & 27-28, 7 p.m. oddfellows.org
Visual Arts
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. hosts photographer Don Logie with “Water Music,” on display through May 31. buttonwood.org
MILFORD Music
New England Guitar Society presents Saldana/Bravo-Argentine Guitar Duo, Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. May 20, 8 p.m. Masterclass, May 21, 9:30 a.m. milfordarts.org
Walnut Wednesdays, Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. May 18-Aug. 24. All concerts 6-8 p.m. Lineup: Greg Hanna, May 18; Washboard Slim & The Bluelights, June 1. milfordarts.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series, Connecticut Post Mall, 1201 Boston Post Road. Lineup: CT Greatful Dead All-Stars, June 4, 7:30 p.m. $47-$30. milfordperformancecenter.org.
Specials
Wine/Spirit Festival, Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. May 19, 1-2 p.m. milfordarts.org
UBUNTU Storytellers present a Spring Story Concert & Reception “Lift Every Voice,” Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations required at bit.ly/3ETNnjh
Brews & Pose, Milford Point Brewing, 230 Woodmont Road. 29B. May 23, 7-9 p.m. $20 bring your own art materials, includes one beer, $28 art materials provided, includes one
beer. milfordarts.org
Visual Arts
“Color: Purple,” Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. Through May 22. milfordarts.org
MYSTIC
Specials
Ukrainian Relief Benefit Concert, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd. May 22, 2-4 p.m. oldemistickvillage.com
Visual Arts
“More Than Hot Type,” a special printmaking exhibit presented in collaboration with the Providence Art Club of Rhode Island, Mystic Museum of Art, 9 Water St. Through May 29. Admission is free. mysticmuseumofart.org
NEW BRITAIN
Festivals
Dionyos Greek Food Festival, Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of New Britain, 301 West Main St. May 20-22. Fri.& Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun noon-8 p.m. Free admission and parking. nbstgeorge.com/festval
Music
The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut presents pianist, Kate Liu, New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. May 22, 3-4 p.m. $7.50 nonmembers, free members. nbmaa.org
Stage
“An Afternoon with The Grimms,” No Boundaries Youth Theater, 90 Main St. May 20 & 21, 7:30 p.m.; May 22, 2 p.m. $15 adults,
$10 seniors, students. nbyt.org
Visual Arts
“Poetry of Nature-Hudson River School Landscapes,” New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. Through May 22. nbmaa.org
Spring Open Juried Exhibit, Art League of
New Britain, 30 Cedar St. Through June 5. alnb.org
NEW HAVEN Comedy
John Mulaney, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave. June 8, 6 p.m. $99.50-$49.50.
westvillemusicbowl.com
Dance
New Haven Ballet presents “Don Quixote & Symphonic Nonsense,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. May 28, 1 p.m. Tickets at
shubert.com.
Juneteenth
New Haven Museum celebrates Juneteenth with Dennis Culliton, the founder and executive director of the Witness Stones Project, to speak on the lives of Pink and Stepna, two enslaved individuals who are now memorialized with Witness Stones at the historic site, Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Road. June 19, noon-2:30 p.m. Free tours until 4 p.m. witnessstonesproject.org.
Memorial Day
City of New Haven Memorial Day ceremonies, May 29. Wreath laying ceremonies: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, Long Wharf Drive, 1 p.m.; and World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green, 3 p.m.
Music
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave. Goose, May 27 & 28, 7 p.m. $59.50-$39.50; Avett Brothers, May 31, 7 p.m. $85-$60; Ween, June 9, 6 p.m. $65.50$39.50; Fitz and the Tantrums and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, June 10, 6:30 p.m. $85$40.50. westvillemusicbowl.com
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Lineup: Alyssa Edwards: Life, Love & Lashes Tour, May 20, 8 p.m. $75-$35. Tickets at collegestreetmusichall.com
CT Rocks Fest Day, Café Nine, 250 State St. May 19, 7:30 p.m. $5; Jazz Jam Session with Toni D. & Friends, May 21, 4 p.m. Free. cafenine.com
Jack Lynn’s Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Carmines di Vega, 1500 Whalley Ave. May 27, 6-9 p.m. 475-234-5976
Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Lineup: The Walters, May 22, 7 p.m.; Blacklight Glow Party, May 28, 9:30 p.m.; Max & Iggor Cavalera, June 1, 7 p.m.; Blacklight Glow Party, June 3, 9:30 p.m.; Ace Frehley, June 9, 6:30 p.m.; Cradle of Filth, June 10, 6 p.m. toadsplace.com
Specials
Fashion Design for Kids Class, Westville Performing Arts Center, 351 McKinley Ave. Through May 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $150. Register info@artsinct.org. artsinct.org
Stage
“An American in Paris,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. May 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 20, 8 p.m.; May 21, 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets at shubert.com.
“Queen,” Long Wharf Theatre Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Through June 5. longwharf.org
Visual Arts
The Shops at Yale and Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District’s Window Art Stroll & Contest, downtown New Haven, through May 30. Window Art Stroll & Contest is a selfguided walking tour with an online people’s choice voting system. Vote after completing the walk at TheShopsatYale.com/ArtStroll
“Bridget Riley: Perceptual Abstraction,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through July 24. britishart.yale.edu
“Proximity,” Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. Through June 5. creativeartsworkshop.org
“Midcentury Abstraction: A Closer Look,” Yale Universty Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Through June 26; “Gold in America: Artistry, Memory, Power,” through July 10.
“In Mind & Hand” Fiber work by Jennifer Davies, City Gallery, 994 State St. Through May 29. city-gallery.org
“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
“Forest-Wander” Paintings by Frank Bruckmann and Photos by Roy Money, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through May 22. kehlerliddellgallery.com
“The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven,” New Haven Museum’s Small Exhibit Gallery, 114 Whitney Ave. Through Sept. 16. Register for the opening. newhavenmuseum.org
NEW LONDON Dance
Eastern Connecticut Ballet presents “Ballerina Swan,” Garde Arts Center, 325 State St. May 22, 1 p.m. gardearts.org
Music
Friday Night Folk with Charlie King and Colleen Kattau, All Souls, 19 Jay St. May 20, 7:30 p.m. $17 advance, $10 students and active military with ID, $20 door. Reserve tickets on EvenBrite or call 860-443-0316 by May 19. fridaynightfolk.org
Visual Arts
“Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the Work of Women Photographers,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum Glassenberg Gallery, 625 Williams St. Through June 19. lymanallyn.org
OLD SAYBROOK Comedy
A Night of Comedy and Music with Stephen Lynch, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. May 21, 8 p.m. $40; Paula Poundstone, May 27, 8 p.m. $75. thekate.org
Music
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Lineup: Smokey & Me-Smokey Robinson Tribute, May 19, 7:30 p.m.; Last Child-Aerosmith Tribute, May 20, 8 p.m.; CT Gay Men’s Chorus with The British are Coming, May 22, 3 & 7 p.m.; Bob Mould, May 24, 7:30 p.m. thekate.org
Specials
Shoreline Sailing Club Singles Group will meet at Clark Memorial Field-Bar/Lounge, 210 Elm St. Events: Learn About CPR, May 19, 7 p.m. Members and first-time guests are free, all others $10. shorelinesailingclub.com
PLAINVILLE
Specials
Summer Holistic Expo, VFW Hall, 7 Northwest Dr. June 12, noon-4 p.m. fairsandfestivals.net
SHELTON
Specials
Food Trucks on the River, Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal St. June 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kids activities, handmade artisans, beer & wine garden. celebrateshelton.com
STRATFORD Music
Jack Lynn’s Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Ristorante Di Sofia, 1479 Barnum Ave. May 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations at 203-275-8561.
Highland Rovers, Windmill Tavern, 400 Hollister St. May 20, 8 p.m.-midnight; Frandango, May 21, 8 p.m.
Specials
Spring Vendor Jubilee…celebrating 100 years in Lordship, Lordship Community Church, 179 Prospect Dr. May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date May 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft and business vendors, food/food trucks, Shortbus bicycles, music, and a food pantry collection for the South End Community Center. 203-377-6568 or office@thelordshipchurch.org.
Visual Arts
“Old Trucks” exhibit of original photos by Tom Rudne, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through May 31. stratfordlibrary.org
TORRINGTON Visual Arts
Sculptures by Don Gummer, Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Dr. Opening reception, May 21, 6-8 p.m. Meet and greet with the artist, a tour of the sculpture fields and book signing of his latest book, “Don Gummer.” Light refreshments. fivepointsarts.org
UNCASVILLE Comedy
Dov Davidoff, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. May 19 & 20, 8 p.m.; May 21, 6 & 8 p.m. mohegansun.com
Music
Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Lineup: Deftones with guests Gojira & Vowws, May 19, 7 p.m.; Brad Paisley, May 27, 7:30 p.m.; Kane Brown with Walker Hayes & Raelynn, June 4 & 5, 7 p.m. mohegansun.com
WALLINGFORD Music
Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road. Lineup: The Lox, June 4; Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, June 11. oakdale.com
Stage
“Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road. May 21-22. livenation.com
WEST HARTFORD Stage
“The Agitators-The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass,” Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. May 25-June 12. $50$40. playhouseonpark.org.
Visual Arts
“The Front Lines Project,” Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, 227 South Main St. On view. noahwebsterhouse.org
“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. Free. delamar.com/west-hartford
WEST HAVEN Specials
West Haven Art Crawl, at participating bars on Campbell Ave. May 26, 5-9 p.m. Stop at each bar to view local artists and purchase their artwork for sale while enjoying special $3 drink prices and supporting local establishments. Tickets required at bit.ly/3jTtZcm
WILLIMANTIC
Festivals
Street Fest, Main St. May 19, 6-9 p.m. Food vendors, multiple musical stages, and artists, crafters, and local businesses to shop, fire or belly dancers and stilt walkers. Beer garden. willimanticstreetfest.com
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