Subject: eBuzz - February 8, 2023 Spotlight on Valentine's Day

February 8 - 14, 2023

Our February theme is "Better Together"

Let's keep expanding our inclusive arts and culture network!

Let's do our part to build a thriving, equitable Coastal Fairfield County!

TICKET GIVEAWAY!


WPKN’s Black History Month Celebration

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company – New York Live Arts


Saturday, February 25th


Thanks to a generous gift by WPKN, we have set aside 2 tickets to a rare CT performance by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co just for YOU. We are giving away two tickets to a lucky eBuzz subscriber who enters our Ticket Giveaway Contest. Ticket value: $50 each.


Three Easy Steps To Enter:


1 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you don’t already

2 Forward this newsletter to a friend

3 Let us know by email that you've completed steps #1 & #2


Recognized as the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co comes to Fairfield County for the first time in nearly a decade! It’s the perfect finale for the WPKN Black History Month celebration and you can be there.


Winner will be announced in this newsletter on Feb 15th and notified by email.

Winners have 48 hours to reply.

Must be 18 years old or older.

TOP PICKS

"GLOW" EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION


THURS FEB 9, 6-8PM

Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library

On view through March 22nd

FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHILDREN'S CHOICE PRESENTS BROADWAY MELODIES


SAT FEB 11, 6-9PM

Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport

RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS "DESTINY" CONCERT


SAT FEB 11, 7:30-9:30PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

NORWALK SYMPHONY & NEW PARADIGM THEATRE PRESENT "CAROUSEL: A CONCERT"


SAT FEB 11, 7:30PM

Norwalk City Hall

"WOOF WOOF THE SHADOW PUP"


SUN FEB 12, 1-5PM

Westport Country Playhouse

"THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN SONATA" CONCERT SERIES FEATURING VIOLINIST ANDREW SMITH & JOSHUA PIERCE


SUN FEB 12, 4PM

The Suzuki Music Schools, Westport

"MY STORY, OUR FUTURE" EXHIBIT


MON FEB 13, 9AM-6PM

The Greenwich Historical Society

On view through February 26th

BLUES LEGEND KEB' MO'


TUES FEB 14, 7:30-10PM

The Ridgefield Playhouse

SPOTLIGHT ON VALENTINE'S DAY

"LOVE, ACOUSTIC STYLE"


FRI FEB 10, 8PM

The Wilton Playshop

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and grab your loved ones for an intimate evening of heart-warming and toe-tapping acoustic love songs, featuring local talent, including members of the all-star cover band Captain Obvious. A Valentine reception will follow and "B" Chic boutique will be selling Valentine’s gifts before and after the concert.

SWEETHEART BALL


SAT FEB 11, 4-8PM

Stepping Stones Museum, Norwalk

All children and their favorite grown-ups are invited to glam-up for a pre-Valentine’s Day soiree. Share a horse-drawn carriage ride with someone you love, and get creative by designing your own corsage or boutonniere. Enjoy a special dance experience with music hosted by Star Factory's DJ Lou, plus sweetheart-themed activities and games to make your heart sing.

"DANCE IS IN THE AIR"


SAT FEB 11, 7:30PM

SUN FEB 12, 2PM


East Coast Contemporary Ballet at Darien Arts Center

East Coast Contemporary Ballet shares a program of love, passion and playfulness. This performance features four neoclassical and contemporary love duets and one original and fresh world premiere.

"BELGIAN CHOCOLATE: ROMANTIC RHAPSODIES FOR VIOLIN & PIANO"


SUN FEB 12, 2-4:30PM

Fairfield Public Library

The latest in the Soundwaves series of concerts sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library, a special concert with violinist Katie Lansdale and pianist Marija Stroke celebrating Belgian romanticism and its influence. Hear pieces from Cesar Franck, Claude Debussy, Lili Boulanger and more. A reception with light refreshments offers listeners a chance to meet the performers.

"PAIRINGS"


SUN FEB 12, 2-5PM

art/place Gallery, Fairfield

Come to a reception and artist talk for an all-member show that includes a wide variety of subjects, mediums, colors, styles, and sizes. On view through March 5, 12-5pm every day.

CONNECTICUT BALLET PRESENTS "BE MY VALENTINE"


MON FEB 13, 7:30-9PM

The Palace Theatre, Stamford

Connecticut Ballet offers a one-night only evening of passionate duets followed by an onstage after-party. Curated by Artistic Director Brett Raphael, the evening will feature classical and contemporary works such as 'Romeo & Juliet Balcony Scene Pas de Deux,' Lynne Taylor-Corbett's haunting 'Full Moon' to music by Paul Winter plus a world premiere by renowned tango choreographer Dardo Galletto to music by Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla.

DON'T FORGET...

"LEGACY: THE ADAIRS OF WESTPORT"

EXHIBIT OPENING


FRI FEB 10, 5-7PM

Westport Museum for History and Culture


"WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" VIRTUAL LECTURE WITH ELIZABETH RESNICK


MON FEB 13, 5PM

Fairfield University Art Museum Virtual Event


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