Subject: eBuzz August 3, 2022 Spotlight on Arts + America

Guide To Arts & Culture In Fairfield County

Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2022

TOP PICKS

THE FERNANDA FRANCO BRAZILIAN

JAZZ QUARTET


WED AUG 3, 7PM

La Zingara Restaurant, Bethel

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL:

SHORT FILM TOUR 2022


WED AUG 3, 7:30PM

The Avon Theatre, Stamford

32ND SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE

"THE PAJAMA GAME"


THURS AUG 4 - SAT AUG 6, 7:30PM

SUN AUG 7, 2PM

Through Aug 14th

Curtain Call Inc, Stamford

MUSIC AT MoCA: DANISH STRING QUARTET


FRI AUG 5, 7-9PM

MoCA Westport

THE 5TH DIMENSION


FRI AUG 5, 8PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE


MON AUG 8, 12PM

WPKN 89.5 FM

SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS + AMERICA

"CURT SWAN: SUPERMAN ARTIST OF THE SILVER AGE"

 

WED AUG 3, 7PM

Westport Library

Come to an illustrated talk by award-winning comic book-style illustrator and comics/pop culture historian, Arlen Schumer, who delves into Curt Swan’s ‘Super-works’—covers, pages and panels— in ways that will make you see comic book art as never before. To the Baby Boomers who grew up on his work, Curt Swan was, is, and forever will be, the definitive Superman artist.

SUMMER SHOW

JARVIS WILCOX, SHERRI WOLFGANG, DEREK BUCKNER, MATT JACOBS


THURS AUG 4, 4-6:30PM

The George Billis Gallery

The new location of The George Billis Gallery, now at 180 Post Road East in Westport is the place to be this Thursday! The opening reception for a summer show of work by four artists, including two Cultural Alliance artist members, Jarvis Wilcox and Sherri Wofgang, including new works from her large-scale American pathos series. Sherri Wolgang's paintings include the new "Wonder Women" On view through Sept 10.

"THE BURNING OF NORWALK 1779"


FRI AUG 5 & SAT AUG 6

7:30pm - 9:45PM

Crystal Theatre Performing Arts Center at Ben Franklin Center, South Norwalk

Mariner Pezza and Cheryl E. Kemeny’s historical musical captures the intense emotions and passions arising from the American Revolution. The powerful musical score is infused with an authentic period sound. The singers - both classical and Broadway-trained - include opera singers Daniel Hague, Matthew Surapine, James Ring-Howell, Sonny Capaccio as well as local community theatre powerhouses.

CASTLEBAY IN CONCERT

"SONGS OF SHIPS & SAILORS"


SAT AUG 6, 2PM

The Ridgefield Library

Castlebay weaves together Maine's nautical and British Isles' legacies, transporting their audience through time and across the Atlantic. Come hear Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee blend history, legend, and experience into their traditional and original songs, with Celtic harp, 12-string guitar, fiddle, & woodwinds.

THE DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET


SAT AUG 6, 8PM

FTC's The Warehouse, Fairfield

If you listened to bluegrass, folk, country, or rock music during the 1970s, it was hard to miss the songs of Bromberg. He is a godfather of Americana, a decorated multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, and “an American music icon.” After fifty years, David has evolved, but is still searching, still creating, still vital, and ever humble.

CHARLES IVES MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER 2022 "SIMPLE GIFTS"


SUN AUG 7, 12-4PM

Ridgefield Playhouse Tent

“Simple Gifts” is the Charles Ives Music Festival Summer 2022’s gift to the community - a FREE outdoor concert and community expo presented by People’s United Bank in the Ridgefield Playhouse Tent. Evoking the richness of the diversity of styles within American concert music, these performances feature works by John Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Frucht, Jared Miller, Chris Cerrone & more!

MUSIC AT THE BARN

THE BAR CAR BAND


SUN AUG 7, 5:30-7PM

Weston Historical Society

A BYO-Lawnchair Alert! Celebrating American rock & roll. Hot off the release of their second EP, “High on the Sunshine,” The Bar Car Band will bring you their signature mix of rock & roll music. Joe’s Food Truck will be on site selling picnic food. Concert tickets online or at the door.

AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET


SUN AUG 7, 7-8:30PM

Levitt Pavilion, Westport

It's another free concert for the community! Alan Lomax Grammy-winning guitarist/vocalist, Clay Ross, 3-time Grammy-winning drummer Clarence Penn, Grammy-winning vocalist Falu Shah, and highly acclaimed bassist Yasushi Nakamura, showcase the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past.

DON'T FORGET...

"PHOTOGRAPHY & SCULPTURE"

JURIED EXHIBITION

Cultural Alliance members Nancy Breakstone,  Katharine Draper, Maria Friscia, Joanie Landau, Julie O’Connor, Barbara O’Shea, Barbara Ringer, Lisa Silberman, Nancy C. Woodward,  and more. 


WED AUG 3 - THURS AUG 4, 12-5PM

FRI AUG 5 - SUN AUG 7, 10AM - 1PM

On view through August 28th

Rowayton Arts Center


NORTH COUNTY BAND


FRI AUG 5, 8:30PM

Michael's Tap Room, Bethel


MILFORD ARTS COUNCIL'S

45th ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST


SAT AUG 6 9AM - 3PM

Walnut Beach, Milford


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