| E-Buzz November 12, 2019 Your Weekly Top Picks from FCBuzz Events
The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
| | | | | Kathy Bennewitz History Bites: An Artist at Work
Wed. Nov. 13, 12:30pm Fairfield Museum & History Center
Independent curator Kathy Bennewitz discusses the recently restored 1948 Black Rock Bank & Trust Company Mural, by Westport artist Robert Lambdin, that celebrated the role Black Rock Harbor had played in the maritime and economic life of the region, as well as the bank’s standing in the community. More... |
| | Wed. Nov. 13, 5pm Westport’s One River School Of Art + Design Opening Reception
Eric Hibit's crisp imagery and exquisite detail has been influenced by Japanese painting, Persian miniatures and Indian painting, as well as by textiles such as tapestry and needlepoint. Meet the artist and also Matt Ross, founder of One River School. More... |
| | Thanksgiving Gingerbread-Baking Workshop
Wed. Nov. 13, 6pm
Westport Museum for History and Culture
Westport Museum's executive director, Ramin Ganeshram, chef, food historian and award-winning cookbook author, will discuss the history of gingerbread, before helping you make your own gingerbread mix to bake at home. More... |
| | Disarming Gun Violence - Emanuel: Screening + Discussion
Thurs. Nov. 14, 5:30pm
Bijou Theatre
The Bridgeport Public Education Fund presents a screening of the new documentary about the Charleston church shooting that killed nine Emanuel AME church members. Following the film, Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the Emanuel Church shooting, and Jeremy Stein, Executive Director of CT Against Gun Violence, will lead a community conversation. More... |
| | A Curated Art Sale & Silent Auction
Thurs. Nov. 14, 7pm Aldrich Museum Ridgefield
Bid on unique works of art and experiences by Aldrich alumni artists. Purchase works in our one-night-only art sale. Marcia Seldon Catering, Fairfield County’s Best of the Gold Coast caterer, will create a festive atmosphere with extraordinary food and a bespoke martini bar featuring Litchfield Distillery spirits. More... |
| | Richard III
Thursday - Saturday
Edgerton Center
Sacred Heart University
SHU’s Theatre Arts Dept presents Shakespeare’s Richard III. After the completion of the Wars of the Roses, the deformed and jealous Richard, Duke of Gloucester, brother to King Edward, stops at nothing plotting his way to the crown. More... |
| | A Harvest of Hues
Fri. Nov. 15, 6pm
The Wilton Library Opening Reception
Join the opening reception for this exhibition of work by seven local area artists including Cultural Alliance members Cynthia Mullins and Kelly Rossetti. More... |
| | Holiday Piano Bar
Friday - Saturday, 8pm
Ridgefield Theatre Barn
Kick off the holidays with this Theatre Barn audience favorite. Accompanied on the piano by musical director Lisa Hobbs, invited singers will offer up their favorites while encouraging the audience to sing along. Co-hosts Pamela Jones and Jeffery Albanesi guarantee an evening of good music and unpredictable laughter. More... |
| | Steel Magnolias
Friday - Sunday The Music Theatre of Connecticut Norwalk Set in wise-cracking, Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, this is a story of hilarious repartee, acerbic verbal collisions, and the sudden realization of mortality within an all too perfect beauty salon. Fri at 8pm; Sat at 4 and 8pm, and Sun at 2pm More... |
| | Visual Conversations
Friday - Sunday Wilson Avenue Loft Artists
Norwalk
An exhibition of work by the 15 artists who make up this artists space, curated by Patricia Miranda. Fri, 6 - 8; Sat. & Sun., 11am - 4 pm. More...
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| | Five Fabulous Abstract Women
Sat. Nov. 16, 6-9pm
The Rene Soto Gallery Norwalk |
| | Crystal Theatre Ellis Island: The American Dream
Sat. Nov. 16, 6:30pm Ben Franklin Center South Norwalk
Crystal Theatre presents an award-winning historical musical set in 1907, performed by a student cast. More... |
| | Sophia Loren: An Evening with An Icon
Sat. Nov. 16, 8pm
A once-in-a-lifetime experience of a live on-stage conversation with the film legend – one of only five shows nationwide. Includes clips of her career and audience Q&A. More... |
| | The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio
Sat. Nov. 16, 8pm
A night of jazz, folk, pop, classical, Americana on keyboards, brass, all sorts of strings - and intricate instrumental arrangements with stirring three-part vocal harmonies. More... |
| | Gerlach-Tetzloff Duo
Sun. Nov. 17, 3pm
Fish Church Stamford
The Drozdoff Society presents Alexis Pia Gerlach, cellist, and Reed Tetzloff, pianist, in a program of works by Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Drozdoff, and Piazolla. More... |
| | Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony
Out of the Salon
Sun. Nov. 17, 4pm
Round Hill Community Church Greenwich Mon. Nov. 18, 7:30pm Greenwich Arts Council
The Chamber Players of The Greenwich Symphony present a program of lyrical works for trios in a small setting, featuring flute, piano and strings. Round Hill; GAC |
| | The Need to GROW
Mon. Nov. 18, 7pm
The Bijou Theatre Bridgeport
WPKN's new Environmental Film Series presents a documentary on the importance of healthy soil and our opportunity as individuals to help regenerate our planet’s dying soils. More... |
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