FC Buzz Weekend November 15-17
Opening Reception of "Fantastic Stories Meet Wondrous Visions" Art Exhibition
Wilton Library
Friday Nov 15, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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.
MoCA CT
Friday Nov 15, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Friday Nov 15, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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.
Historic Homes Tour: Colonial Wilton!
Wilton Historical Society
Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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.
New Pond Farm Education Center!
Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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!
"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah
Heather Gaudio Fine Art
Saturday Nov 16, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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.
Easton Arts Council Juried Photography Exhibition Reception
Easton Public Library
Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The juror, Johnes Ruta will present two first place winners with $100 for our Easton and General categories.
Norwalk Symphony and Violins of Hope
Norwalk Concert Hall
Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
Pride of New York playing the Annual Gregg and Clare Burnett Memorial Concert
Gaelic-American Club
Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport
Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
Artworks Gallery on the Green
Saturday Nov 16, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
Stamford History Center
Saturday Nov 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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.
Drawing & Painting for the Serious Young Artist
The Greenwich Art Society
Sunday Nov 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
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.
Norwalk Symphony & Violins of Hope for Kids & Families
Discovery Science Museum & Planetarium
Sunday Nov 17, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Norwalk Symphony has partnered with members of the Holocaust Resource Center to share music and information about the Holocaust with children and families.
Weston Stories & Local Lore Storytelling Event
Weston History & Culture Center
Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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.
Sunday Soundscapes: Trio Ondata - Beethoven-Haydn
Weston Public Library
Sunday Nov 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Trio Ondata is a New Haven-based ensemble consisting of violinist Michael Ferri, cellist Miriam Liske-
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.
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