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<h2>Why Small Businesses Matter</h2><p><em>Shop small, do big things for your community</em></p><p>Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!</p><p><strong>You're IT </strong><a href="https://threebluebirds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Three Bluebirds Swedish Dishcloths</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><em>Our story begins with a fellow from Finland (that’s Lasse!) and a California girl (that’s Lynda!)</em></p><p>Three questions with Lynda Baldauf, co-founder of <a href="https://threebluebirds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Three Bluebirds Swedish Dishcloths</a>.</p><p><strong>Why did you start your business?</strong></p><p>Lasse (co-founder) is from Finland and grew up using Swedish dishcloths. When we started our business in 2013, Swedish dishcloths were very hard to find in the US. So we decided to offer them to US consumers. He creates the designs and we print them here in CT.</p><p><strong>What is your best-selling product/service?</strong></p><p>Herb Swedish Dishcloth is our most popular design!</p><p><strong>How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?</strong></p><p>SPG Printing, SGR Woodworks, Chelsea Clarke Photography, and we keep our local Cos Cob post office busy too!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://threebluebirds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Three Bluebirds Swedish Dishcloths</a> online <a href="https://threebluebirds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">here</a>, and make sure to check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThreeBluebirds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/three_bluebirds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Instagram</a> pages as well!</p><p><strong>HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658238881436694&usg=AOvVaw39W0bJpATtDqE_cBmJU58x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658238881437096&usg=AOvVaw3RsWKp-KhAsGejMtOWDanG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong>for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p>
<p>The countdown to Greenwich Historical Society’s annual Festival of Tabletop Trees is underway as organizations deliver decorated trees for the festival on December 4<sup>th</sup> - December 7<sup>th</sup>.</p><p>“Each year the bar for creativity is raised as more organizations donate trees that reflect their unique style,” says Historical Society’s Barbara Johann. “We'll have 34 hand-crafted trees decorated by retailers, non-profits, garden centers and designers for our silent auction to benefit arts and education programs.”</p><p>Trees will be on display for previewing at an opening reception on Dec. 3<sup>rd</sup> 5 – 7:30 pm. From Dec. 4th - Dec 7th, trees can be purchased or bid on via the auction. For more information, click <a href="https://greenwichhistory.org/event/festival-of-tabletop-trees-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>The Museum Store is open for shopping and refreshments while browsing trees, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Free wrapping and gift with purchase of $50 or more. Members receive a 10% discount.</p>
<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend Lineup</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/community-open-house" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Community Open House</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Norwalk Art Space</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 22, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Connect with your community and celebrate creativity at The Norwalk Art Space Community Open House, November 22nd. See all of the beautiful artwork and delight in the musical performances from the Fall semester students who attended FREE art and music classes. Take in all that this wonderful Art Space and our Community Partners bring to the region and offer families in Norwalk and the surrounding area.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/och-oy-a-considered-cabaret" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Och & Oy: A Considered Cabaret</strong></a></p><p><strong>Westport Country Playhouse</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>The show’s main title “Och & Oy!” plays on Cumming’s Scottish and Shapiro’s Jewish backgrounds. The subtitle “A Considered Cabaret” are nods to Shapiro being known for ‘All Things Considered’ and Cumming for the show ‘Cabaret.’ Their show combines the best bits of public radio with the best bits of a musical, where they have deep, thought-provoking conversations and also entertaining perhaps slightly bawdy musical numbers. What comes together is an old-fashioned cabaret that offers a mix of songs, Q&A. and personal storytelling – which both men have been doing in various ways for decades.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/2024-heida-hermanns-international-music-competition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>2024 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 22, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>The 2024 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition is for talented pianists ages 18-35 worldwide to compete. They aim to showcase exceptional piano performances and promote music entrepreneurship in musicians. The competition includes an online preliminary round and an in-person final round where participants demonstrate their technical prowess, interpretive skills, and musical expression. It’s a platform for emerging artists to gain recognition and connect with the global music community.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sm-nc-nights-out-whiskey-woodfire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SM&NC Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum & Nature Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 23, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Sips and Slices are perfect companions! Join us in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse for a night of “spirited” whiskey exploration paired with freshly made New Haven Style pies by the one-and-only Sally’s Apizza.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/greenwich-symphony-orchestra-bella-hristova-violin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bella Hristova, Violin</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Symphony Orchestra</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 23, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>Audiences are thrilled by the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra's mix of contemporary and classical selections performed by accomplished professional musicians and world-renowned soloists, under the direction of Tony Award-winning Music Director, Stuart Malina.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-smithereens-with-guest-vocalist-robin-wilson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Smithereens with Guest Vocalist Robin Wilson</strong></a></p><p><strong>Ridgefield Playhouse</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 23, 8:00 pm - 11:45 pm</p><p>Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for more than 40 years. Today, The Smithereens include original members: Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass), with a rotation of special guest vocalists. This show will feature Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/former-u-s-poet-laureate-billy-collins-debuts-water-water-poems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Water, Water: Poems</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 24, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm</p><p>Come to the literary event of the season when Billy Collins, the former Poet Laureate of the United States will introduce Water, Water: Poem<strong>s</strong>, a wondrous new collection focused on the joys and mysteries of daily life. And on our stage for the first time - Collins meets Brubeck - where poetry and jazz come together in a very special pairing! In Water, Water, Collins combines his vigilant attention and respect for the peripheral to create moments of delight. Common and uncommon events are captured here with equal fascination, be it a cat leaning to drink from a swimming pool, a nurse calling a name in a waiting room, or an astronaut reciting Emily Dickinson from outer space. With his trademark lyrical informality, Collins asks us to slow down and glimpse the elevated in the ordinary, the odd in the familiar. It’s no surprise that The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both call Collins one of America’s favorite poets.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/jack-lawrence-fall-concerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jack Lawrence Fall Concerts</strong></a></p><p><strong>Klein Auditorium</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>Concert 1, 1 PM : Steel Pan Future Stars, Junior Stars, and All Stars, and Percussion, Jazz II, Saxophone, and Jazz I Orchestras. Concert 2, 4 PM : String, Sinfonia, and Virtuosi Orchestras. Classical selections, plus music by American songwriter Jack Lawrence. Concert 3, 6:30 PM : Principal & Philharmonic Orchestras. Our 88 Principal Orchestra musicians will perform the “New World Symphony” (Symphony No. 9) by Antonin Dvorak under the baton of Christopher Hisey. The Philharmonic will perform works by Schubert, Sibelius, and Dvorak. In addition, GCTYO will present its inaugural Inna Berson Wetmore Excellence in Teaching Award to Bernice Friedson, longtime music educator and former Concertmaster of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"> https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the Cultural Alliance eBuzz to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>
<p><strong>Town of Greenwich Celebrates Completion of Wesskum Wood Road Bridge with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony</strong></p><p><strong>Greenwich, CT, November 20, 2024</strong> – The Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works (DPW) celebrated the successful completion of the Wesskum Wood Road Bridge project today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Binney Park, adjacent to the newly constructed bridge.</p><p>The <strong>Wesskum Wood Road Bridge</strong>, originally built in 1950, required a full replacement due to significant wear and tear. In addition to the bridge replacement, the project introduced several enhancements to improve safety, accessibility, and aesthetics. Notable upgrades include:</p><ul><li><strong>Decorative crosswalks</strong></li><li><strong>A sidewalk</strong> along the bridge interior</li><li><strong>A path</strong> connecting to the Binney Park trail</li><li><strong>ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps</strong></li><li><strong>A widened roadway shoulder</strong> to better accommodate bicyclists</li></ul><p>The new design preserves the original aesthetic by utilizing natural stones with deep joints and a flat capstone, seamlessly blending with the park's scenic surroundings. Additionally, new landscaping harmonizes the bridge with Binney Park's natural beauty.</p><p>Construction began on <strong>July 5, 2023</strong>, and the roadway reopened as scheduled on <strong>July 1, 2024</strong>. The project utilized <strong>Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)</strong> techniques to minimize road closures and inconvenience to residents.</p><p>The construction plans were prepared by <strong>Stantec of New Haven, CT</strong>, and the primary contractor was <strong>A. Vitti of Stamford, CT</strong>. Project oversight was provided by Town of Greenwich DPW staff, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Gabriella Circosta Cohee, P.E., Chief Engineer</strong></li><li><strong>Finton Sweeney, Civil Engineer I</strong></li></ul><p>The <strong>Wesskum Wood Road Bridge project</strong> demonstrates the Town’s commitment to improving public infrastructure while preserving historic charm and enhancing safety and connectivity for road and park users alike.</p><p>For more information, please visit: Wesskum Wood Road Bridge Project.</p>
<p>Orchestra Lumos – A Night In Vienna, Almost at The Osborn, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY on Dec. 4th from 7:30pm - 8:45pm </p><p>A Viennese evening with a twist. This event is part of the Osborn’s signature Wellspring program, held at the Osborn Auditorium in Rye (101 Theall Road).</p><p>Musicians from Orchestra Lumos (formerly Stamford Symphony) present an evening musical tour of Vienna. Music by Mozart, Shubert, Beethoven, Ponce and more. It's almost like being in Vienna!</p><p>The event is free and open to the public, however you must register by emailing <a href="mailto:RSVP@theosborn.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSVP@theosborn.org</a> or calling 914-925-8218.</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://orchestralumos.org/a-night-in-vienna-almost-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://orchestralumos.org/a-night-in-vienna-almost-2/</u></a></p>
<p><strong>GREENWICH, CT – </strong>Greenwich Historical Society’s annual shopping extravaganza at Greenwich Country Club will feature 38 vendors and artisans who will display distinctive and one-of-a kind items for all age groups. An opening night reception with complimentary drinks, light hors d ‘oeuvres and music kicks-off the boutique on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30 – 8pm in the Club’s elegant ballroom. The boutique is open for more shopping on Thursday, December 5th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. </p><p>“Each year the bar is raised for giving the community a carefully curated selection of high quality and distinctive merchandise from local area vendors coupled with a selection from the Hamptons and Europe,” says Historical Society Director of Special Events Daniel Suozzo. “We know what the Greenwich-area market favors and we’re confident attendees will find something for everyone on their list, whether it’s luxurious fashion and home accessories, exquisite fine and costume jewelry, culinary goods, holiday decorations or charming gifts for children.”</p><p>“We’re thrilled to have several new local organizations join us, among them are Stamford’s gingerbread lady, Gingerbitz, for delicious treats and festive centerpieces, and Old Greenwich’s <em>The Village Ewe</em>, one of the premier needlepoint shops in the country,” says Suozzo. Owner Heather McNally and her staff have assembled a magical selection of holiday themed canvasses: “We have canvases for every skill level, including some great child and adult beginner kits that would be a perfect gift for the new stitchers,” according to McNally. </p><p>Pamela Scott, a longtime local-area Boutique vendor of luxurious clothing, jewelry and home accessories, with a national following, says her customers eagerly await Holiday Boutique. “It’s a festive occasion and a great source for unique and wonderful offerings.” Greenwich Country Club is located at 19 Doubling Rd., Greenwich. For more information on the Boutique: <a href="https://greenwichhistory.org/event/holiday-boutique-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://greenwichhistory.org/event/holiday-boutique-2/</a> </p><p>A portion of the proceeds from sales will benefit Greenwich Historical Society’s arts and education programs. Committee co-chairs are Liz Anderson, Connie Anne Harris, Patrick Mele, Mimi Moulton, Catherine Tompkins, Shirin Von Wulffen.</p><p><br></p>
<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend November 15-17</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fantastic-stories-meet-wondrous-visions-art-exhibition---opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Opening Reception of</strong> <strong>"Fantastic Stories Meet Wondrous Visions" Art Exhibition</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>Fourteen area artists from Wilson Avenue Loft Artists will bring holiday spirit to Wilton Library's November-December art exhibition "Amazing Stories and Wondrous Visions." Wilson Avenue Loft Artists (WALA), founded in 2007, is located on the border of Norwalk and Rowayton and provides studio spaces for artists working in a variety of media, including painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. WALA's goal is to provide a supportive environment for making artwork and connections to the arts community, especially during their annual Open Studio Weekend.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/holiday-marketplace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Holiday Marketplace</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Shop a curated selection of local artisans, offering unique, items perfect for everyone on your list. Plus, your $10 ticket includes admission to MoCA CT’s current exhibitions, blending holiday shopping with a cultural experience.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/elf-the-musical-fddd5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ELF the Musical</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>ELF The Musical is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This must-see Broadway holiday production is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/historic-homes-tour-colonial-wilton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Historic Homes Tour: Colonial Wilton</strong>!</a></p><p><strong>Wilton Historical Society</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Settlers arrived in Wilton in the 17th-century, with a written account of the area around 1640. From wilderness, to parish, to official town in 1802…Homes that were built by these founding Wilton families continue to beautify the landscape today, including great examples of the Saltbox, Georgian, and Federal styles.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/open-day-at-new-pond-farm-education-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Open Day</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Pond Farm Education Center</strong>!</p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Stop by to learn more about our stunning landscape, the diverse habitats, our fascinating history, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, in addition to our warm and welcoming staff. Meet our new calves, piglets, and other barnyard residents, tour our Woodland Indian encampment, explore our trails, visit with our delightful program animals, and enjoy a delicious farm treat!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-space-we-exist-in-curated-by-larry-ossei-mensah-15c05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah</strong></a></p><p><strong>Heather Gaudio Fine Art</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present The Space We Exist In, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by the renowned Ghanaian-American art curator Larry Ossei-Mensah. This is the first time the gallery invites a guest curator to organize an exhibition. The group show will open on November 16th and will run through January 18th, 2025. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and curator talk on Saturday, November 16, 4-6pm.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/easton-arts-council---juried-photography-exhibition-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Easton Arts Council Juried Photography Exhibition Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Easton Public Library</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>The juror, Johnes Ruta will present two first place winners with $100 for our Easton and General categories.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-and-violins-of-hope---november-16-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Norwalk Symphony and Violins of Hope</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Members of the Norwalk Symphony are honored to be included in a concert featuring string instruments rescued after the Holocaust. The concert will take place on November 16, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Norwalk Concert Hall and will include explanations and demonstrations of these historic instruments by docents and the luthiers.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pride-of-new-york-playing-the-annual-gregg-and-clare-burnett-memorial-concert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pride of New York playing the Annual Gregg and Clare Burnett Memorial Concert</strong></a></p><p><strong>Gaelic-American Club</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>A not-to-be-missed evening of traditional Irish music by some of the best-known musicians this side of the Atlantic-- Joanie Madden, Brian Conway , Billy McComiskey and Brendon Dolan. An opportunity to hear these multiple award-winning traditional musicians who have performed around the world and have many, many recordings and honors among them. Sponsored by the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and the Gaelic-American Club of Fairfield.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/a-celebration-of-the-music-of-rev-ed-thompson-by-nyc-s-choral-chameleon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>A Celebration of the Music of Rev. Ed Thompson by NYC's Choral Chameleon</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport (“UU Westport”) invites the community to join in celebrating their Minister of Music, the Rev. Dr. Edward Thompson, who is retiring from UU Westport after more than 46 years. Dr. Thompson who has led the congregation’s renowned choral music program, is also a prolific composer and his works will be performed by NYC’s Choral Chameleon Ensemble. 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 16. Ample parking is available and the building is wheelchair accessible.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/arttalk-by-artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ArtTalk</strong></a></p><p><strong>Artworks Gallery on the Green</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>Full Circle- Showing 5 years of work by Gloria Santoyo Ruenitz. A Mixed Media artist working primarily on encaustic paint. Her work is abstract and narrative. Each layer tells a story.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pre-holiday-stamford-history-center-tag-sale-weekend-04cb6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pre-Holiday Tag Sale</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford History Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm</p><p>SHC Fall Tag Sale Fundraiser returns November 16th from 9am - 3pm with an Encore Day on November 17th. This is your opportunity to find treasures and gifts large and small! Antiques, furniture, art, books, jewelry and more. We recommend arriving early for the best selection. All proceeds benefit Stamford History Center.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-greenwich-art-society-is-offering-drawing-painting-for-the-serious-young-artist-9a613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Drawing & Painting for the Serious Young Artist</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Greenwich Art Society</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm,</p><p>This four-week workshop is for students who want to improve their drawing skills and transition into painting. Drawing fundamentals such as composition, light and shadow, negative space and mark making will be covered. Painting in black and white will lead to painting in the gray scale. We will touch on color theory and paint with acrylics for the last class.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-violins-of-hope-for-kids-families" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Norwalk Symphony & Violins of Hope for Kids & Families</strong></a></p><p><strong>Discovery Science Museum & Planetarium</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Norwalk Symphony has partnered with members of the Holocaust Resource Center to share music and information about the Holocaust with children and families.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/weston-stories-local-lore-storytelling-event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Weston Stories & Local Lore Storytelling Event</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History & Culture Center</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate Tellebration! Do you love sharing family history with others? Love local lore and want to tell some tall tales? Are you a long-time Weston or Fairfield County resident who has interesting stories to tell? Then join the Weston History & Culture Center and storyteller, Arnie Pritchard of The Connecticut Storytelling Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2pm at the Weston History & Culture Center for the “Weston Stories and Local Lore Storytelling Event”. It’s an interactive afternoon of storytelling in celebration of Tellebration – a storytelling phenomenon, made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/gallery-exhibition-opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Be among the first to see the prints included in the new exhibitions. Meet some of the artists in our member community. Gather with other print enthusiasts as you enjoy light appetizers and beverages.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sunday-soundscapes-trio-ondata---beethoven-haydn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sunday Soundscapes: Trio Ondata - Beethoven-Haydn</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston Public Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Trio Ondata is a New Haven-based ensemble consisting of violinist Michael Ferri, cellist Miriam Liske-</p><p>Doorandish and pianist Anthony Ratinov. Formed at the Yale School of Music in 2022, this bold and exploratory ensemble swiftly garnered attention on the national stage, winning the Silver Medal and the inaugural Horszowski Trio Prize at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. In the same year they won the Yale School of Music Chamber Music Competition, and in 2023 they received both the Gold Medal and the Audience Choice Awards at the Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"> https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the Cultural Alliance eBuzz to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>