Subject: Spotlight on Holiday Performances Ebuzz December 8, 2021

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December 8, 2021
The E-Buzz is published each Wednesday 

The E-Buzz is our weekly selection from the many hundreds of events 
published on the FCBuzz-Events section of our website by our members.
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THIS WEEK'S TOP PICKS
The Artists Collective of Westport
The 12 X 12 Holiday Exhibit Opening

Wed., Dec. 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Gallery at Westport Country Playhouse
 
All are welcome to join the opening reception for this 'all-members' small works holiday show brought to you by The Artists Collective of Westport. With over 100 pieces in various media, sized to 12” x 12” and priced to sell, you may find yourself going home with more than one treasure. The exhibit will also be open from 2 to 6pm each day, Thursday thru Sunday, December 12. More...
Nancy C. Woodward & David E. Gordon: 
Two Views Exhibit

Thurs., Dec. 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gordon Fine Arts Gallery
Westport

Enjoy a special opening reception that includes a talk by the artists at 7:15 pm and live music by Rowayton native Ed Wright on his unique guitar. View the latest works featuring Nancy C. Woodward, an accomplished digital fine artist and David E. Gordon, a painter working in oils. Both artists share a commonality by their observations and descriptions of growth and the natural forms of organic and imaginary through the voice of trees. On view through Dec 16. More...
Chasing Your Dreams:
Canvas, Culture, and Conversation

Thurs., Dec. 9, 6:00 pm
Stamford's Loft Artist Association

A festive evening where you can meet the artists, see some artwork, and shop for holiday gifts - all to support LAA's mission to provide ongoing art education for children, adults and families. More...
Stamford Art Association
Celebrates 50 Years

Thurs. Dec. 9, 6:30 pm
Stamford Jewish Community Center
(The Gallery @ The J)

Come and celebrate with SAA at an opening reception that honors decades of bringing art to the community. Juried by Marguerite Weinert, recently retired Gallery Manager and curator of many of its exhibits. Also featured, a drawing demonstration by Portrait Artist Gigi Barrett. On view through January 29, 2022. More...
Caroling Party & Open House

Fri., Dec. 10, 5:00 pm
Pequot Library
Southport

The library's signature winter event is back! Celebrate the holidays on the Great Lawn for a festive evening of holiday cheer, music, treats, horse drawn carriage rides, and a surprise visit from the North Pole! Registration required. More...
Cabaret Piano Bar

Fri., Dec. 10 & Sat., Dec. 11, 8:00 pm
The Ridgefield Theater Barn

This special holiday edition of Ridgefield's piano bar is a wickedly entertaining evening filled with live music, talented performers, and good company. Invited singers will offer up their favorites while encouraging the audience to sing old familiar tunes. Be prepared to be shaken out of your seat to hop on the stage yourself. Unpredictable laughter is guaranteed. More...
Silvermine Seasonal Sale & Fundraiser

Sat., Dec. 11 & Sun., Dec. 12
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Silvermine Gallery
New Canaan

Purchase very special art and artisan gifts created by Silvermine School of Art students and instructors. You will find ceramics, paintings, sculptures, prints, jewelry, drawings, photographs, fiber arts, cards, ornaments, wearable arts and more. Your purchases support Silvermine and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Silvermine School of Art Scholarship Fund. More...
Holiday Art Exhibition

Sat., Dec. 11, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oksana Tanasiv Gallery

Celebrate the first year anniversary of Norwalk’s Oksana Tanasiv Gallery and join in a Holiday Art Show featuring Elen Zelin, Miggs Burroughs, and Oksana herself. Then from 6 to 9pm, meet the artists in person and enjoy a performance by Ukrainian singer- songwriter Iryna Lonchyn during the evening reception. More...
NUTCRACKER BALLET SPECIAL
New England Academy of Dance &
New England Dance Theater
with The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra

Fri., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 12
New Canaan High School

Enjoy a Fairfield County tradition as the New England Academy of Dance and New England Dance Theater proudly present their 36th annual Nutcracker Ballet with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jonathan Yates. This year’s production features over 100 dancers from communities across Fairfield and Westchester counties, including students from the New England Academy of Dance and professional guest artists from New York City. More...
The Ballet School of Stamford
Nutcracker Suite

Sat., Dec. 11 & Sun., Dec. 12, 3:00 pm
The Stamford Town Center
Third Floor Rotunda

The Ballet School of Stamford Foundation presents a special one act version of the classic Nutcracker ballet, The Nutcracker Suite, created for young families. Presented free this year as a thank you to the community. More...
Connecticut Dance Center
The Nutcracker

Sat., Dec. 11, 6:30 pm &
Sun., Dec. 12, 1:30 pm
Norwalk's Wall Street Theater

Ring in the holidays as the Connecticut Dance Center presents two performances of The Nutcracker Ballet More...
Connecticut Dance School
The Nutcracker

Sun., Dec. 12, 1:00 pm & 4pm
Fairfield University's
Quick Center for the Arts

Featuring over 120 dancers from all over Fairfield County. See dancing flowers, a Sugar Plum Fairy, a Mouse King and much more! More...
SPOTLIGHT: HOLIDAYS ON STAGE 
A Grown-Up 'Cindy Lou Who'
Jokes & Stumbles Her Way Through Her Life Story

WHO'S HOLIDAY! 

Fri., Dec. 10 at 8:00 pm
through Sun., Dec. 19
Norwalk's Music Theatre of Connecticut

Broadway Dancers, Singers, Instrumentalists, "Ms. Clauz with a Z"

THE NEW PARADIGM THEATRE COMPANY
ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Sat., Dec. 11, 8:00 pm & Sun., Dec. 12, 3:00 pm
FTC's Stage One, Fairfield

Celebrate Chanukah, Solstice, Christmas, Advent, Season of Light

UU WESTPORT HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT

Sun., Dec. 12, 10:00 am
The Unitarian Church in Westport

Five Holiday Readings & An Award-winning Holiday Exhibit

SEASONS READINGS

Sun., Dec. 12, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
presented by Play with Your Food
Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

Fairfield County Chorale Offers Old, New & Unexpected Favorites

HAILSTORK, HOLIDAY, AND A LITTLE HALLELUJAH

Sun., Dec. 12, 4:00 pm
Norwalk Concert Hall

Transport Back in Time Through Your Imagination

A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
A Charming Radio Play Adaptation 

Mon., Dec. 13, 7:00 pm
Westport Country Playhouse

AND DON'T FORGET...
SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS, TRAINS, & SANTA
with silhouette artist, Deborah O'Connor

Sat., Dec. 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wilton Historical Society

HOLIDAY POP UP EVENT WITH SHOLEHArt 
charity event with Westport Downtown Merchants Assn

Sat., Dec. 11 & Sun., Dec. 12
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
7 for All mankind, 61 Main Street, Westport

NEW ENGLAND GUITAR SOCIETY
holiday classical guitar concert

Sun., Dec. 12, 2:00 pm
Stratford Library

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