Subject: eBuzz - December 7, 2022 Spotlight on Holiday Art & More

December 7 - 13, 2022

This month, we are celebrating our members - the artists, arts and cultural organizations, and creative businesses - who contribute to our communities in a meaningful and powerful way. They make our communities shine! The events that you see in this eBuzz every week are presented by these members. It is our honor to support them through the CAFC network which helps everyone stay connected and informed, and to be seen and heard. If you have enjoyed receiving the eBuzz all year, please consider supporting CAFC. Your contribution of any amount will help our members and our communities thrive.

TOP PICKS

MARIE OSMOND SYMPHONIC TOUR WITH

RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA


WED DEC 7, 7:30-9PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

SHORT CUTS FILM FESTIVAL 2022


THURS DEC 8, 7-9PM

Westport Library Trefz Forum

NATIONAL POET LAUREATE, BILLY COLLINS

READING FROM "MUSICAL TABLES"


FRI DEC 9, 7-9PM

The Westport Library

"HOLIDAY ON BROADWAY"

FOUR FESTIVE CABARET PERFORMANCES


FRI DEC 9, 8PM & SAT DEC 10, 2PM

CHRISTMAS WITH LEE STARRING DAVID MAIOCCO

SAT DEC 10, 8PM & SUN DEC 11, 2PM

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE WITH FRANK MASTRONE

New shows next weekend

Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk

CURTAIN CALL PRESENTS "THE TALE OF THE SNOW PRINCESS"


SAT DEC 10, 2PM

The Ferguson Library

INAUGURAL MoCA FILM SALON


SAT DEC 10 & SUN DEC 11, 3-6PM

MoCA Westport

MENDELSSOHN CHOIR PRESENTS

CHRISTMAS CHEER & HOLIDAY MIXES


SAT DEC 10, 7:30PM

The Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola

On the campus of Fairfield University

NEW PARADIGM THEATRE COMPANY'S

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW


SAT DEC 10, 8PM & SUN DEC 11, 3PM

FTC’s StageOne, Fairfield

THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHORALE

"TWO CLASSICAL GEMS"


SUN DEC 11, 4PM

Norwalk Concert Hall

SPOTLIGHT ON

HOLIDAY ART & MORE

HOLIDAY JEWELRY SAMPLE SALE WITH AMY KAHN RUSSELL


WED-SAT DEC 7-10, 10AM-9PM

First Congregational Church, Ridgefield

Don't miss this seasonal designer sample sale, featuring Cultural Alliance member artist Amy Kahn Russell. The forerunner of a naturalistic trend in jewelry, inspired by motifs and cultures she encountered while traveling abroad, Amy incorporates unusual artifacts and stones collected worldwide into this dramatic jewelry.

WINE & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION FOR THE HOLIDAY GROUP EXHIBIT


THURS DEC 8, 5-8PM

Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Gallery, Greenwich

This holiday art reception features a Meet and Greet with new artists, including Formento & Formento, Nicolas V. Sanchez, and Demit Omphroy - together with works by other fine artists.

MEET THE ARTISTS


THURS DEC 8, 6:30PM

Eco Evolution Co, Norwalk

Enjoy food, wine, DJ music, and Art4Sale by Leonor Dao, Rebeca Fuchs, Hernán García & Katya Lebrija - all at the awesome store of Eco Evolution in SoNo. It's a great place to find little ecological, economical and artisanal treasures for the holidays and beyond.

FERNANDO DAZA: ESTRUCTURAS EN PAPEL EXHIBIT OPENING


SAT DEC 10, 10:30AM-5:30PM

Heather Gaudio Fine Art, New Canaan

It's this Spanish artist’s first solo exhibition in the United States! Daza’s works are adroit investigations of form, color, light, shadow, and texture. His medium of choice is monochromatic Casson paper. Arranged in overlapping layers, the sheets form simplified geometric shapes that create dialogues with juxtaposed structures. On view through January 21st.

 "OF THE MOMENT" ANNUAL MEMBER EXHIBITiON


SUN DEC 11, 2-4PM

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk

Come to an opening reception to view prints by CCP’s member artists, representing where they are in their printmaking practice at the current moment in time. While there, check out "Patterned Prose," an exhibition by Linda Herritt, who received the Best in Show award from the Center’s 2021 Members Exhibition. On view through Feb. 19th.

42ND ANNUAL FABER BIRREN NATIONAL COLOR SHOW


SUN DEC 11, 4-6PM

Stamford Art Assn. Townhouse Gallery

It's the opening reception for an exhibit that began in 1980, inspired by the world-renowned color consultant and author of 27 books on color. With awards for original and creative expression of color, this exhibit has grown from a regional exhibit to one of national scope, encouraging artists in all media. On view through January 19th.

THE

NUTCRACKER

THE 37th ANNUAL NUTCRACKER BALLET

BY NEW ENGLAND ACADEMY OF DANCE

& NEW ENGLAND DANCE THEATER

FEATURING NORWALK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA


FRI DEC 9, 7:30PM

SAT DEC 10, 11AM & 4PM

SUN DEC 11, 1PM & 6PM

New Canaan High School Theater


TCHAIKOVSKY'S NUTCRACKER

RIDGEFIELD CONSERVATORY OF DANCE


FRI DEC 9, 6PM

SAT DEC 10, 2PM & 6PM

SUN DEC 11, 11AM & 2PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse


NUTCRACKER SUITE 2022

BALLET SCHOOL OF STAMFORD


SAT & SUN DEC 10 & 11, 12 & 3PM

Stamford Town Center Mall, Grand Court


DON'T FORGET...

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAROLING PARTY

WITH HOLIDAY MARKET


FRI DEC 9, 5-7PM

Pequot Library, Southport


GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOPS


SAT DEC 10 & SUN DEC 11

THREE SESSIONS: 11:30AM, 2PM, & 4:30PM

Westport Museum for History and Culture


WEEKEND WORKSHOPS:

HOLIDAY NUTCRACKERS


SAT DEC 10, 11AM

Wilton Historical Society


IN THE WINGS

Dec 14 Small Works Holiday Show, The Barn at Westport Country Playhouse

Dec 15 An Evening of Holiday Tunes, MoCA Westport

Dec 17 Christmas with the Celts, Ridgefield Playhouse

Dec 17 Holly Jolly Saturday Santa Visits, Wilton Historical

Dec 17 Candy House Workshop, Fairfield Museum

Dec 18 Chamber Music Concert, Pequot Library

Dec 19 Orphenians Concert, Westport Library

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