| E-Buzz FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Your Weekly Top Picks from February 5-9, 2020 The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
| | | | | An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial
Wed. - Sun. 12pm Greenwich Historical Society
This exhibit tells the story of the fight for women’s voting rights in Greenwich, and across the nation. Learn about prominent Greenwich suffragists, such as Louisine Havemeyer, as well the participation of working women, women of color, and middle-class families in the fight for equal suffrage. More... |
| | Wed. Feb. 5, 5pm Fairfield University Library
Special Agent Geoff Kelly, part of the FBI’s Art Crime team, and head of the investigation into the 1990 theft of 13 artworks valued at over $500 million, from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. More... |
| | Frederick Douglass: An American Slave
Thurs. Feb. 6, 10:30am + 7pm
The Klein Bridgeport
A well-received one-man play about one of the prominent leaders of the abolitionist movement, followed by Q&A with actor, author, director & historian. More... |
| | Nancy W. McFarland The Nude Figure as Abstract Composition
Thurs. Feb. 6, 6pm Greenwich Art Society
The opening reception for recent paintings by CAFC member Nancy W. McFarland exploring “the magnificent geometry, design, surface texture, varying light dynamics and surprise abstract shapes” of the human body. More... |
| | Touching Maine: Soul and Spirit
Thurs. Feb. 6, 5pm Atria Senior Living Center Darien
Enjoy the opening reception for this exhibition of photographs by CAFC member Tom Kretsch, whose journeys to the coast and islands of Maine capture the essence of the spirit of Maine. More... |
| | Rachel Owens The Hypogean Tip
Thurs. Feb. 6, 6pm The Housatonic Museum of Art
Bridgeport Opening Reception
This new sculpture exhibit features many materials, exploring Bridgeport’s history, including large-scale casts in broken glass from the porch of the Freeman Houses (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and works cast in coal and marble dust that invoke P.T. Barnum’s specter. More... |
| | Thurs. Feb. 6, 5:30pm One River School of Art+Design
Westport Opening Reception
The opening reception for the vibrant, large-scale abstract paintings of CAFC member Kat Evans, who, inspired by Josef Albers and the Color Field Movement, masterfully explores the interplay of color and texture to evoke an emotional response in each composition. More... |
| | Cuba Today: Internet Access, El Paquete, and the New Filmmakers
Fri. Feb. 7, 1pm
Gonzaga Hall Fairfield University
A panel discussion, followed at 2:45pm by a screening of a Selection of Cuban Live-Action Short Films and a final roundtable conversation. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Archives of Consciousness: Six Cuban Artists, on view at the Walsh Gallery in The Quick Center. More... |
| | Shepard Fairey Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent
Fri. Feb. 7, 6pm
Samuel Owen Gallery Greenwich Opening Reception
This exhibit showcases the dialogue between the artist’s 19-year-old punk beginnings and his current life as a 49-year-old artist, activist, punk, father, and husband who’s journeyed through many trials. More... |
| | Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm
Norwalk Public Library
Jazz-flavored love songs of the 60s, featuring Jim Clark on saxophone, Jay Gitlin at the piano, and the vocals of Ginny Bales. More... |
| | Connecticut 3rd Annual Guitar Festival
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm
The Westport Library
Kickoff Concert, with classical guitarist Mak Grgic, jazz legend Joe Carter, and world-music duo 'Instruments of the People’. More... |
| | New Wave Dance Party Fundraiser
Fri. Feb. 7, 8pm
Fairfield Theatre Company The Warehouse
Break out your hair mousse, neon boots, leather jackets, Doc Martens, and black eyeliner and come out to shake off the winter blues. DJ Peter G will be playing all of your favorite songs from Talking Heads, Blondie, New Order, INXS, B-52's, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and more! Proceeds go to support FTC! 21+ More... |
| | Fri. & Sat. 8pm Ridgefield Playhouse
The show is politically incorrect, edgy, spontaneous and full of heart. Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos & Jim Florentine - four comedians who are dads, and who promise the funniest show you have seen in a long time. More... |
| | Rhonda Denet & Mike Bardash From Jazz to Soul: The Holiday Edition
Sat. Feb. 8, 2pm Bridgeport Public Library
Rhonda Denet and Mike Bardash perform songs that honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement, and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans throughout the country's history. More... |
| | Sat. Feb. 8, 5pm
Franklin Street Works Stamford Opening Reception
A group show curated by Anita Bateman theorizing a connection between hair and landscape as navigational modes for black cultural expression. More... |
| | Entre Chien et Loup - Between Dog and Wolf
Sat. Feb. 8, 5pm Loft Artists Association Stamford
The opening reception for a new exhibit focused on that time of day when it is hard to distinguish between dog and wolf, friend and foe, known and unknown. More... |
| | The Klein Bridgeport
The Fairfield County Children’s Choir celebrates its Silver Anniversary with a special concert performed by 300 children in grades 4-12 from communities in and around Fairfield County. More... |
| | Norwalk Concert Hall
Norwalk Symphony and New Paradigm Theatre present this Rogers & Hammerstein’s classic, with actors and singers joining with the orchestra to provide a memorable evening for lovers of musicals. More... |
| | Sakiko Ohashi & Anna Stoytcheva: The French Connection
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University
These renowned pianists perform a program of music with a French theme for piano, with both four hands and two pianos repertoire, including selections from Debussy, Copland, Ravel, and Gershwin. More... |
| | Children’s Sweetheart Ball
Sun. Feb. 9, 5:30pm Stepping Stones Museum for Children Norwalk
Hosts Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen get the party started with the first dance of this exciting evening that includes horse-drawn carriage rides around our bus circle, a red carpet debut, music, dancing, door prizes, balloon animals, a character artist and magician, a photo booth, heart smart bingo and a lot more games and silliness to go around. More... |
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| ACE AWARD NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2020 Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards, celebrating achievements in arts and culture across Fairfield County. Awards in five categories will be presented at our 5th annual ACE Awards Breakfast, Tues. June 9, 2020, at The Shore and Country Club, Norwalk. The categories are: Artist, Citizen, Corporate, Educator and Nonprofit. Click here to make your nominations, including a statement of up to 150 words on why you are making the nomination. |
| | | Erik Jensen and Jessica Blank The Exonerated
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm Mon. Feb. 10, 7pm Ridgefield Theater Barn
The Ridgefield Theater Barn seeks a diverse cast of seven men and three women for The Exonerated. Those auditioning should be prepared to read from the monologues provided. Please be familiar with the play. More... |
| | Music on the Hill Song is a Strong Thing
Tuesday Night Practices
Tues. Feb. 11, 7pm WEPCO Wilton
Music on the Hill's spring concert, Song is a Strong Thing, is gearing up with rehearsals. You are welcome to join as part of the Festival Chorus and make beautiful music with 40+ adult singers who share in their love of high-quality choral singing and music-making. No auditions required, but some experience might prove useful: try it out, sing with us and stay if you like it! More... |
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