Subject: eBuzz - April 12, 2023 Spotlight on Musical Experiences

April 12 - 18, 2023

HAPPY APRIL! HAPPY SPRING!

HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!


April’s theme is inspired by the CAFC core value of stewardship.


We are partners in realizing the region’s fullest potential.

We serve as a collaborative agent that nurtures, facilitates, energizes, and amplifies the region’s arts and culture community.


Let’s keep expanding our essential arts and culture network.

Let’s do our part to build a healthy, thriving Coastal Fairfield County. 

TOP PICKS

https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/versofest-2023-four-days-of-music-media-and-creativity/

SPRING SPEAKER SERIES:

"PAINTING BY DESIGN" BY CHERYL D. MILLER


WED APR 12, 5:30-7PM

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport

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"NANCY MACKO: THE FRAGILE BEE"

OPENING EXHIBIT RECEPTION


THURS APR 13, 5-7PM

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Bendel Mansion

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"NANCY MOORE: WOMEN AND OTHER ANIMALS"

& "PEELING THE ONION" OPENING RECEPTION


FRI APR 14, 6PM

Wilton Library

On view through April 29th

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"WORDPLAY" EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGH WITH CO-CURATOR TOM GROTTA


SAT APR 15, 2PM

Greenwich Library, Flinn Gallery

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"THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD"

BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN


SAT APR 15, 2:30 & 7:30PM

Norwalk Concert Hall

Second show on April 22nd, 2:30 and 7:30 pm

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"RISE UP, SISTERS!" TRAVELING EXHIBITION


SUN APR 16, 1-4PM

Weston History & Culture Center

On view Suns and Thurs 1 – 4pm through May 7th

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"COLLABORATION 2020 ENCORE:

ANN CHERNOW AND JAMES REED"

EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION


SUN APR 16, 2-4PM

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk

On view through May 21st

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TONY AWARD WINNER ANDRE De SHIELDS

POST PERFORMANCE TALK


SUN APR 16, 5PM

Westport Country Playhouse

After 3PM performance of “Ain’t Misbehavin’”

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

MUSICAL EXPERIENCES

SARAH JONES TRIO CD RELEASE PARTY


WED APR 12, 6:30PM

La Zingara Restaurant, Bethel

Dinner is on for 6:30 followed by a 7:45 show celebrating the Sarah Jones Trio CD Release Party (Bucky Pizzarelli, Etta Jones), featuring Michael Camacho (drums), Bassist Alec Safy and Sarah Jones on piano. Sarah has performed with jazz legends and is often found performing with NYC mainstay big bands such as the Lew Anderson Big Band at Birdland and is currently performing with bestselling author and tenor James McBride.

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https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/carriage-barn-group-guided-tour-lunch-at-the-aldrich/

A NIGHT WITH CHUCO VALDES


THURS APR 13, 7:30PM

SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield

In a career spanning more than 60 years, both as a solo artist and bandleader, Valdés has distilled elements of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, jazz, classical music, rock, and more, into a deeply personal style. Winner of seven GRAMMY® and four Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Mr. Valdés, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Science last year and was also inducted in the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS CAJUN DANCE PARTY


FRI APR 14, 8PM

The MAC, Milford

Get ready to party Cajun-style with this progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions. They continue to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. Beaucoup fun!

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WHAT UP FUNK


FRI APR 14, 8-10PM

The Palace Theatre, Stamford

This band has been pushing the boundaries of live performance since 1996. Loaded with an arsenal of contagious funk and dance favorites, the band’s secret to success is the incomparable force of brotherhood that shines brightly through every show.

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"DEEPER THAN SKIN"


SAT APR 15, 8PM

First Church Congregational, Fairfield

Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway share a compelling and deeply personal musical performance about racial injustice in America faced down with creative resistance, friendship, music, and joy. This musical experience has been described as “a profoundly moving evening of deep sharing… riveting, poignant, joyful… with exquisite timing, careful phrasing, and the stellar musicianship and storytelling.” Proceeds benefit Becoming Anti-Racist (BAR), a program of the local Council of Churches.

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'DOOX OF YALE: A CAPELLA PERFORMANCE"


SUN APR 16, 4PM

New Canaan Library

This internationally esteemed a capella ensemble from Yale University will humor and entertain you with fresh compositions of a diverse repertoire. Since 1952, Doox has upheld a rich tradition of singing and entertaining nationally and internationally.

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MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL

CELEBRATING 65 YEARS


SUN APR 16, 7-9PM

Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield

As one of the world’s longest running and most iconic events, this festival celebrates its anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. Featuring Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, alongside new vocal sensation Veronica Swift, and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, this band will be directed by pianist (and CT-native) Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn.

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DON'T FORGET...

ARTTALK:

TOM GROTTA OF BROWNGROTTA ARTS

CONTEMPORARY ART TEXTILES

& FIBER SCULPTURE


SUN APR 16, 2PM

The Ridgefield Library


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CT'S OWN: MADERA WINDS - NAME THAT TUNE!


SUN APR 16, 4PM

The Wilton Library, Brubeck Room


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AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE 2023 YANKEES SEASON

WITH MANAGER AARON BOONE, GENERAL MANAGER BRIAN CASHMAN, & HOST BRANDON STEINER


MON APR 17, 7-9PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse


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IN THE WINGS

APR 18-20

MoCA Westport

APR 19

The Warehouse

Fairfield Public Library

APR 20

The Norwalk Art Space

Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield

APR 21

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport

Pantochino at Milford Arts Council, The MAC

The Warehouse, Fairfield

APR 22

Anne S. Richardson Auditorium

 Ridgefield High School

APR 23

Suzuki Music Schools

APR 24

Wall Street Theater

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