Subject: Ebuzz Celebrating MLK Day & More January 12, 2022

Our Weekly Guide to

Arts & Culture in Fairfield County

January 12, 2022

MLK DAY SPECIAL

Author Heather McGhee, The Bridgeport Boys Choir, and Dance by Regional Center for the Arts


THE 16th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION (A VIRTUAL EVENT)


Sun., Jan. 16, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

The Westport Library (Register for Livestream)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Crusades to Secure Voting Rights


SELMA

Directed by Ana DuVernay

Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, & Oprah Winfrey


Sat., Jan. 15, 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm

SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield

CONNECTUS Presents A Special MLK Day Performance


BRIDGEPORT HAS A DREAM


Mon., Jan. 17, Doors Open 1:30 pm

The Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport

THIS WEEK'S TOP PICKS

Margaret Roleke's Solo Exhibit Opening Reception:

MARCH ON SOCIETY


Fri., Jan. 14, 6:00 pm

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP Gallery)


Based on responses to last year’s attack on the US Capitol Building, Roleke’s work provokes deeper investigation into what the American legacy truly is—not what the age-old myth of American Exceptionalism has preserved, but what the day-to-day lived lived reality is cementing into history.

ALIGNMENTS Exhibit Artist Talk


Sat., Jan. 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

The Flinn Gallery at The Greenwich Library


An Artist Talk for the new exhibit, Alignments features three artists whose abstract work overlaps in color, strata, and form. Meghan Brady (a Greenwich native), Ben Godward, and Erika Ranee will speak about their work in conversation with the curator, Tracy McKenna, and answer questions from the audience.

COLIN QUINN: THE LAST BEST HOPE TOUR


Sat., Jan. 15, 8:00 pm

The Wall Street Theater, Norwalk


From MTV’s “Remote Control” to “SNL” to Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” this comedian is about as famous as they come. Guaranteed laughs all night long! 

PARALLELS: CHLOE LAMB & BILL SCOTT

OPENING EXHIBIT RECEPTION


Sat., Jan. 15, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Hollis Taggart Gallery, Southport


Come to the opening exhibition reception of British artist Chloë Lamb (b. 1960) and American artist Bill Scott (b. 1956), who both work in the tradition of 20th-century colorists and abstract expressionists, and who are united by their masterful handling of color and careful attention to the formal possibilities of oil paint. On view through Feb. 26th.

REZA - EDGE OF ILLUSION


Sun., Jan. 16, 4:30 pm

The Ridgefield Playhouse


Don’t expect rabbits out of hats! Reza brings rock concert level lighting and production merged with the most incredible cutting-edge magic in existence! Reza has garnered a world-wide buzz and loyal fan base with his passion for creating signature grand-scale illusions. His unique brand of illusion has landed him on popular reality shows across 31 countries. Young and fresh, “Edge of Illusion” has earned various awards including “Magician of the Year.” 

MORGAN JAMES

A VERY MAGNETIC POST-CHRISTMAS SHOW


Sun., Jan. 16, 8:00 pm

FTC Stage One, Fairfield


Called "the most promising young vocalist to come along so far this century" by The Wall Street Journal, Morgan James presents her A Very Magnetic Post-Christmas Show. The singer has also been described as having it all: “soul, charm, chops, blue-chip musicianship, and the kind of absolute individuality that makes her singing as recognizable as a fingerprint.

SPOTLIGHT ON

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

One of 10 FREE Masterclass Workshops at the Klein!


KLEIN THEATRE ARTS MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP

With Jon Jordan, Emmy-winning Hair & Makeup Stylist


Sat., Jan. 15, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

The Klein, Bridgeport

A Beginner and Intermediate Hybrid Class with Riley Strom


INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING


Fri., Jan. 14, 9:00 am

11 Fridays through March 25th

Greenwich Art Society

A Three-Session Workshop For Beginner Printmakers


INTRODUCTION TO SCREENPRINTING

with MEAGHAN MORROW


Starting Sat., Jan. 15 through Jan. 29

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk

Learn About & Experience Mad KiDZ Art Workshop Series


MAD KIDZ DEMO DAY


Mon., Jan. 17, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

MAD Lab, Norwalk

Calling All K-12 & Adult Students of Stage, Screen, & TV


WINTER 2022 DRAMATIC ARTS CLASSES


Beginning Tues., Jan. 18 through March 21

4:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Curtain Call, Stamford

DON'T FORGET...

FROM THE RAC STUDIO EXHIBITION


Now through Jan. 29

On Tues. - Sats., noon - 5:00 pm

Rowayton Arts Center

GUEST EXHIBITOR OF THE MONTH:

POET LAUREATE & VISUAL ARTIST DIANE LOWMAN


Now through Jan. 30

Tues. through Sats, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

& Sundays, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Westport Book Shop Drew Friedman Art Place

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