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August 29, 2017 |
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| | The list below is a small selection of the very many cultural events happening across our region this coming week. We strongly recommend that you click the link above for our complete listing. |
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| The Godfather
Thurs. Aug. 30
Avon Theatre Film Center
A 45th Anniversary screening of one of the best American films ever made. The Godfather stars Marlon Brando as mob boss Vito Corleone and Al Pacino as his son Michael. Please join us for a pre-film reception featuring Italian specialties from Bar Zepoli. (More)
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| | Twiddle
Thurs. Aug. 30
Fairfield Theatre Company - The Warehouse
If the first generation of jam bands was led by the Grateful Dead, and the second was led by Phish and The String Cheese Incident, then bands like Twiddle are at the fore of the latest generation. After a decade spent honing their chops, the band is rising at a rapid pace, nearing affirmed, lasting success and earning their place in this lineage. (More) |
| | Mark Twain Library 57th Annual Book Fair
Sept. 1-4 Redding Community Center
This is the oldest – and one of the largest – book fairs in New England. The Library was founded by Samuel Clemens – Mark Twain, himself -- in 1908. Twain moved to Redding in 1907 and had more books than would fit in his new home. He donated over one thousand titles to help get the Library started; and upon his death, his daughter Clara donated more for sale to build on his fledgling legacy in Redding. Today, over 100 years later, the Book Fair is still one of the Library’s principal fundraisers. (More) |
| | First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Party
Fri. Sept. 1
Aldrich Museum
Kick off your Labor Day holiday weekend with the Americana and bluegrass string quartet Switch Factory, playing an eclectic mix of blues, folk, rock, and jam band tunes for all to enjoy. Light fare will be served to accompany a spirits tasting by Berkshire Mountain Distillers. Top off the evening with a museum tour. (More)
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| | Lois Fisher: Inspiration in OilsFri. Sept. 1Geary Gallery This exhibition features the stunning New York - and Cape Cod-inspired oil paintings of Lois Fisher. From the tranquility of a Cape Cod marsh to the the mayhem of Times Square, Lois Fisher’s brush eloquently captures the mood of a particular scene and the emotion that it evokes. (More) |
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| | Thomas/Ortiz Dance A Mid-Summer Night Swing Dance
Sat. Sept. 2
New Canaan Pop Up Park
A free end-of-summer swing dance party and lesson in swing and salsa at the New Canaan Pop-Up Park. A DJ will be mixing Swing, Salsa and favorites for the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. Bring a friend and dance the night away. (More) |
| | Labor Day Weekend Comedy Explosion
Sept. 2-3
Bijou Theatre
C.H.E.S.S. Entertainment has linked up with the Bijou Theatre to bring you this hot comedy show. Hosted by Micha Jean the show features Smokey Suarez, Nikki Carr, Vinny Beedle, Trev Houston, Jatty Robinson, Shawn Harvey and Nigel Dunkley with Cindy Hot Chocolate! Music by D.J. Ryda! (More)
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| The Great Baseball Trivia Quiz - for Adults and Kids
Sat. Sept. 2
Wilton Historical Society
In the fine baseball tradition of "did you know?" the Wilton Historical Society is presenting this fast and fun fact-filled event, called by Nick Foster, curator of the current Farm Team: 40 Years of Wilton Baseball exhibition at the Historical Society, and a past DV1 athlete himself. (More) |
| | Philip Eliasoph Is Art Good, Bad, Real, or Fake?
Tues. Sept. 5
Pequot Library
Who defines good and bad art? Hear award-winning, Fairfield University Art History Professor and The New York Times education blogger for arts and visual culture, Philip Eliasoph, give an illustrated talk about art masterpieces old and new. (More) |
| | | Fiona Garland: Four Great Masters/Four Great Centuries
Sept. 5 - Oct. 10
Quick Center
Fairfield University
Starting Sept. 5, art historian Fiona Garland teaches a series of five classes on four great masters of the visual arts, starting with Giotto. The final class will meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an on-site analysis and appreciation of examples of their great works. Giotto, van Eyck, Leonardo, and Velazquez demonstrate the very essence of artistic genius, offering inspiration and beauty across the generations. From Florence to Flanders and from Milan to Madrid they defined their centuries’ artistic output while responding to the cultural contexts of their time. (More) |
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