| E-Buzz December 1, 2020 Your Weekly Top Picks from Dec. 1 - 8, 2020 The best guide to arts and culture in Fairfield County |
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| | Through March 14 Maritime Garage Gallery Online
The City of Norwalk Parking Authority is holding its third virtual exhibit. Artists and the public are encouraged to participate via the Gallery’s social media. “Splash” will feature artwork under the broad theme of "colors" - with pieces that bring light and energy via bright colors and dynamic composition. More... |
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Through Dec. 24 Pantochino Productions Online
Presenting a unique musical comedy theatre-inspired entertainment, delivered to audiences via 24 daily emails in December. Each day, audiences will receive a five-minute entertaining email featuring scenes, songs, stories and surprises featuring the talents of Pantochino’s favorite musical theatre performers. More... |
| | cARTie Online
A new organization designed to bring early museum experiences to CT's young people has a novel fundraising campaign to #GetTheMuseumMobile by Fall 2021. Commit to tracking your fitness movements, sharing with your social networks, and bringing in donations and pledges to cARTie. The goal is to raise $35,000 to retrofit a school bus to make the art museum experience mobile. More... |
| | Annual Benefit Auction
Through Sunday Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Online
Experience what would have been CCP's annual MONOPRINT fundraising auction in an ONLINE format. Go online to view and bid on prints by Emma Amos, Leonard Baskin, Roz Chast, Robert Cottingham, Richard Haas, Michael Mazur, Howardena Pindell, Claire Romano, Gladys Triana…and many more. More... |
| | The Golden Door Interviews; Taro Takizawa
Through Saturday Silvermine Arts Center YouTube
Continuing Silvermine's series of interviews in connection with The Golden Door exhibit, featuring artists whose experience of immigration or migration informs their art. This week's interview is with Taro Takizawa, an artist born in Japan, who, focusing on printmaking and wall vinyl installations, makes images connecting what he experienced growing up in Japan with his experience in the U.S since he migrated in 2002. His works contain both western and eastern aesthetics, as he blends the boundaries of contemporary studio practice with traditional Japanese processes. More... |
| | Greenwich Winter Antiques & Design Show
Wednesday through Sunday Greenwich Historical Society Zoom
A continuation of its annual Antiquarius celebration, partnering with InCollect, the Greenwich Historical Society presents over 40 world-class dealers with a vibrant collection of antiques, modern furniture, fine art, and jewelry. More... |
| | Wednesday through Friday New Pond Farm Redding
Fresh greens, pinecones, pods, bows, frames, and your imagination will transform these materials into a family treasure: A spectacular evergreen holiday wreath! All materials provided; limited to 14 participants spaced according to guidelines. More... |
| | Writing Through the Holidays
Wed. Dec. 2, 7pm Westport Writers Workshop Online
It’s easy to lose momentum as a writer during this season. Join a panel of professionals (Jessie McEntee, Adele Annesi, Amanda Parrish Morgan, Christine Pakkala & Jessica Speart) as they offer workable strategies to help writers through the holidays and into January with less stress. Hear how to make a writing plan, set reasonable goals, create an action plan for meeting goals, review achievements and consider next steps. More... |
| | Author Talk: Daniel Okrent
Wed. Dec. 2, 7pm Westport Library + Silvermine Arts Center Online
Daniel okrent discusses his new book, The Guarded Gate, and the dark chapter of American history it presents, when theories that certain nationalities were inherently inferior provided justification for harsh immigration laws that kept unwanted groups out of the U.S. for more than 40 years. This jointly produced, CT Humanities-funded event is being presented as part of the context of Silvermine’s exhibit on migration, The Golden Door. More... |
| | Quilt Stories: Lizzy Rockwell
Thurs. Dec. 3, 5:30pm Norwalk Historical Society Online
The veteran children’s book author will dive into the story behind her latest book, The All-Together Quilt, and explore Norwalk quilt stories as she discusses her work with Peace by Piece: The Norwalk Community Quilt Project, the inspiration for her book. The evening will include surprise guests and an interactive Q&A. More... |
| | Book Talk: Alisha Berger Gorder
Thurs. Dec. 3, 7pm
Fairfield University Bookstore Online
This Easton-based author will discuss her debut novel Joy: A Modern Fable, which has been described as a book that “will soothe your soul and warm your heart. It is a rare find, a balm for these uncertain times, one that will restore your faith in the goodness of people and in the healing power of kindness.” More... |
| | The Origin of Species...Survival Plans
Thurs. Dec. 3, 7pm Bruce Museum Online
The Virtual Bruce series continues with a panel discussion revealing some of the programs that are now saving hundreds of endangered and at-risk species worldwide. This week, Christopher Gentile, Director of the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville, is joined by big cat expert Hollie Colahan of the Birmingham Zoo and three wildlife conservation experts from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo: Curator of Education Jim Knox, Animal Care Specialist Bethany Thatcher, and Deszani Flemmings, coordinator of the Conservation Discovery Corps team at the Bridgeport Zoo. More... |
| | Mask & Movement Theatre Workshops
Thurs. Dec. 3, 4:30pm Adelka Polak Online
Offered every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 29. Starting with warm-up techniques (aerobics for puppeteers, actors, dancers and comedians), the classes will teach techniques for creating character using a full-bodied approach. Tuesdays will teach movement techniques and Thursdays will explore materials and ways to best quickly make a mask from cardstock or papier-mache. More... |
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Dec. 3 - 10, 7pm Avon Theatre Stamford Crafted from extraordinary unheard interviews, and restoring key performances into color for the first time. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of the singer who changed the face of American music. Over eight years, she recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the characters that populated the iconic singer's short, tumultuous life. However, her book was never finished and the tapes never heard -- until now. More... |
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Sat. Dec. 5, 11am Music Theatre of Connecticut Norwalk The one-man performance of this holiday classic by Jonathan Kru, who uses a treasure trove of voices to create over thirty characters. This is an audience inspired blend of theater and storytelling, filled with quotes from Dickens’ original but alive with spontaneity in each show. This is a live in-person performance that will also be live-streamed. More... |
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Sat. Dec. 5, 12pm MoCA Westport Join outdoor caroling by small groups of the Orphenians of Staples High School, per-formances by Westport School of Music teachers and students, complimentary admission to MoCA Westport's “World Peace” exhibit, and a holiday-themed project for young people. More... |
| | Gingerbread Man Holiday Puppet Show
Sat. Dec. 5, 2pm Wilton Historical Society Zoom Presented by WonderSpark, dubbed TimeOut New York Kids’ "Best Puppet Theatre in New York." Fusing puppetry and storytelling with memorable characters and sing along songs, here is the classic story of a little runaway cookie – with a holiday twist. More... |
| | Opening Premiere of 48th Annual Art Show
Sat. Dec. 5, 7pm Mark Twain Library Redding This virtual Opening Premiere kicks off with insights from the team of artists dedicated to the Show, and exclusive interviews with a group of Redding’s own internationally celebrated artists: Babette Bloch, James Grashow, Robert Mars, and Marc Mellon. All artwork and the Silent Auction will be available online. The Library Gallery will be open to the public, consistent with social distance guidelines from Sunday on. More... |
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Sat. Dec. 5, 7:30 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Online An evening combining the premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s self-described “exploding stars” ofn his Starburst composition, with Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A major. This interactive online premiere will include “backstage” clips from the musicians and social and historical context to the musical program from Music Director Michael Stern. More... |
| | The Spirit of Christmas Past
Sun. Dec. 6, 5:30pm Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum Online Celebrating "Four Centuries of Christmas in New England," this illustrated online presentation by Ken Turino traces the development of the celebration of Christmas, from the time it was outlawed in 17th-century New England through the beginning of the 21st century, when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place. More... |
| | Heather Clark & Sybil Steinberg: Red Comet
Mon. Dec. 7, 7pm Westport Library Online Heather Clark discusses Red Comet, her highly anticipated new biography of the poet Sylvia Plath that focuses on her remarkable literary and intellectual achievements, while restoring the woman behind the long-held myths about her life and art. The author will also touch on Sylvia Plath's life and work with Sybil Steinberg, who was a classmate and friend of the poet. More... |
| | Orin Grossman: An Afternoon with Porgy and Bess
Tues. Dec. 8, 5pm Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University Online Reknowned pianist and musical scholar examines Gershwin’s most controversial masterpiece, attacked from all sides when it opened in 1935 for its racial themes, its dark plot, the use of operatic devices, and its length. Grossman, who has many insights into this work will also perform several of its well-loved songs on the piano. More... |
| | Catherine Prescott: Tavern Tastings
Tues. Dec. 8, 6:30pm Keeler Tavern Museum Online The museum's chief curator presents a special holiday-themed event in the museum’s virtual series. Participants will get a copy of the recipe Catherine will be making and are encouraged to prepare and enjoy at home during the event. More... |
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Tues. Dec. 8, 7pm Music on the Hill Norwalk Cozy up with a warm drink and join the sing-along and make merry! Featuring: "Here we come A-wassailing," "O mi Belen," "Dona nobis pacem," and many other carols, as well as a new setting by Ellen Dickinson of the E. E. Cummings poem "little tree." More... |
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