FC BUZZ Weekend November 1 - November 3
Saad Mohseni, Time 100 Honoree and Author Presents New Canaan Library’s William Attwood Lecture
New Canaan Library
Friday Nov 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saad Mohseni will speak about his book Radio Free Afghanistan, a deeply moving and surprising story of the attempt to build a truly independent media company in contemporary Afghanistan. He will be interviewed by Tom Freston, former CEO of Viacom and a founding member of MTV Networks.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Friday Nov 1, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Friday Nov 1, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
In Washington Heights, community is everything, and we see how each of these individuals struggles to survive and how these same individuals come together as a community to mourn their losses and rejoice in their triumphs. Over the course of the show, we see the hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and racism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods of the people and the community forever. This revolutionary new musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots, and to celebrate the community from which you grew.
Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale"
Music Theatre of CT
Friday Nov 1, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Norwalk Symphony Partners with the Music Theater of Connecticut to bring you six performances during the 2024-2025 season in the intimate theater space.
Bartlett Book Club: Gardening Can Be Murder
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday Nov 2, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
What is it about the garden that suits it to literary murder? Perhaps it is the poisonous plants, sharp tools, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites that make gardens a mainstay in the mystery genre. Perhaps it is the gardens (and writers) themselves, with their “natural malice toward weeds, rodents and other garden undesirable. Rare is the gardener who can approach a slug without homicidal intent.”
An Evening of Classical Guitar
MoCA CT
Saturday Nov 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join them for an extraordinary evening of classical guitar featuring the gifted local artist Andrei Orasanu and Carlos Bedoy! These two talented guitarists have received international acclaim for their participation in guitar competitions and festivals. “A complete musician that excels in all range of styles.” (Ernesto Bitetti), Colombian guitarist Carlos Bedoya is a rising concert artist currently pursuing a D.M degree at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music where he also serves as Associate Instructor. Apart from performing, Bedoya also enjoys teaching, and furthering cultural enrichment through community engagement and volunteering opportunities.
Carriage Barn Arts Center
Saturday Nov 2, 7:00 pm - 10:45 pm
An evening of live music featuring uplifting rhythms, unique song forms, organic harmonic progressions and the gorgeous and often cryptic storytelling in the lyrics that connects the listener to the inner fabric of the universe and the spiritual elements of humanity. The love for the music runs deep in all of these musicians who realize of the important innovations and contributions The Grateful Dead made to the world of music, touring, sound engineering, technology, and live recording.
An Evening of Jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet
Emerson Hall
Saturday Nov 2, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Emerson Hall Foundation and Piano on Park will host an evening of jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet. An extraordinary saxophonist, composer, and educator, Randal Despommier is internationally known for his unique fusion of classical and jazz influences. With fellow jazz artists Jason Yeager on piano, Rodrigo Recabarren on drums and percussion, and Aaron Holthus on bass, the quartet’s masterful improvisation and intricate melodies create innovative soundscapes that create a spellbinding experience.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Saturday Nov 2, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
They don't just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. This deliberate four piece band is "guaranteed to blow your mind" with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. Almost Queen's impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of breathtaking. The band's authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience.
Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Kenny White
Voices Cafe
Saturday Nov 2, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Cheryl Wheeler is a gifted singer-songwriter with a beautiful voice, as well as a natural storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor. Cheryl's songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You will find yourself being pulled into each song rather than standing outside and observing, yet other songs are hilarious situation comedies.
First Folk Sunday and Woody Guthrie - "Voice of the People"
Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club
Sunday Nov 3, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
First Folk Sunday is showing its true roots. Woody Guthrie, the man who wrote the song that many people have adopted as their own personal national anthem, “This Land is Your Land,” would be very happy to know that Westport’s favorite folk series, First Folk Sunday, is honoring him and his music 2 days before the election.
Chat and Chop with NBC’s Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga
New Canaan Library
Sunday Nov 3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
New Canaan Library presents another exciting Chat and Chop culinary education experience! Emmy-award winner and co-anchor of NBC’s Today, Al Roker, and his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, will share their passion for food, family, and fun.
The Howard and Katherine Aibel Memorial Concert: Owls
Quick Center for the Arts
Sunday Nov 3, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
The first thing you’ll notice is two cellos, not two violins, in this fiercely creative string quartet. Violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko (now also a member of the iconic Kronos Quartet) weave together new compositions with original arrangements of music ranging from the 1600s to the present. Owls' distinctive instrumentation allows them access to beautiful and exhilarating new sound worlds, effectively guaranteeing that each performance is uniquely them and without limits.
An Evensong for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Sunday Nov 3, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) is one of the most beautiful services of our tradition. Most of Evensong is sung by the choir, freeing the congregation to attend prayerfully to the “holiness of beauty.” The St. Mark’s Choir & Soloists offer a service of Evensong for the Feasts of All Saints & All Souls. During the service, Lydia Cseh Dahling will sing Maurice Ravel’s extraordinary setting of the Kaddish, chanted during Jewish prayer services in mourning for the dead. The service will also feature music of the French composer Maurice Duruflé (movements from his Requiem), a Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis on Plainsong themes as well as a setting of the Preces & Responses, allcomposed for the occasion by the Director of Music Ministries.
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center
Sunday Nov 3, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Much like the members of our Workshop, Agatha Christie did not shy away from the input of others on her work. Rather, she "took into account what was perceived to be the needs of audiences during a very dark time in history," according to her grandson Mathew Prichard. The novel, originally written in 1939, had a much darker ending than what Christie eventually wrote for the stage play version in 1943. Post war audiences yearned to escape to a world where things worked out neatly. And so, we have two endings. Both were successful in their own right at the time of publication. Now we're asking you to look again through the lens of today.