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SPOTLIGHT ON
"MIX & MINGLES"
"THE BIG EVENT: FALL INTO THE HOLIDAYS ENTERTAINING FETE"
WED OCT 18, 4PM
Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan
Planning a party or special event for the holidays? Mix, mingle and be inspired by the area’s top event professionals. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music while you soak up fresh ideas for your next party or celebration from caterers, florists, designers, photographers, and more!
Creatives: Immerse yourself in a supportive and friendly environment where you can share artistic practices, including: current shows and events, techniques, classes, artistic challenges, and more. Bring a piece of work to share with your fellow artists!
Three days, 50 authors, 20 programs! Showcasing an array of award-winning authors and special events featuring Clay Chapman, Angie Kim, Gabino Iglesias, Stephen Graham Jones, Caroline Kepnes, Josh Mal-e-rman, and many more.
Join Band Central for an evening of party-vibe rock music to benefit CLASP, a local nonprofit that provides homes and opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.The pre-party starts in the FTC gallery with complimentary light bites and the opportunity to support a great cause. Wear a costume (or don’t) and come ready to dance your CLASP off! Concert begins at 7:30pm.
EAST COAST CONTEMPORARY BALLET PRESENTS "STRINGS & ASYMMETRY"
FRI OCT 20, 7:30PM
Darien Arts Center
This dynamic evening marries contemporary dance and string music in expert and unexpected ways. Live musicians of Alturas Duo and Callisto Quartet will be featured in a brand-new work, Desde Adentro – From Within by Claire Mazza set to music by composer Javier Farias. Alejandro Ulloa will premiere another new piece and a magnetic duet by Frances Ortiz will be performed.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, The Norwalk Seaport Association, and Two Roads Brewing come together to provide Ok2berfest Cruise - an adventure that includes specialty beers from Two Roads, German-inspired small bites, and distant views of foliage on the Norwalk Islands during a season known for tranquil water and light boat traffic on Long Island Sound. Cruises also offered on Oct 21 and 28.
BEASTIES AND BESTIES: A SPOOKTACULAR AFTER-HOURS EVENT
SAT OCT 21, 4PM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Come dressed in your most creative costumes, and get ready for a night of spellbinding shows and epic adventures. It's an enchanting evening of Halloween fun with warm drinks and apple cider donuts and a master storyteller for tales that range from not-so-spooky to seriously spine-tingling!
Head to a book signing and discussion of Newman’s new book "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, A Love Affair in Words and Pictures." Moderated by author and Avon co-founder, Deborah Goodrich Royce followed by a Screening of the film "Mr. & Mrs. Bridges."
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The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit arts & culture network that supports the creative sector and its value to community life - supporting members with marketing, capacity building, professional development, networking, and advocacy services. With a membership of nearly 600 artists and arts and cultural organizations from a 15-town region, we connect, inform, promote and advocate for the arts - together. Contact us at: 203-256-2329 or info@culturalalliancefc.org
