<p>The Exchange Club of New Canaan will kick off its annual Christmas Tree sale at Kiwanis Park on Friday, November 29th. This year marks the Club’s fifty fifth year running the annual event, which raises funds for a variety of charitable organizations in New Canaan and nearby communities.</p><p>The tree lot in Kiwanis Park, on Old Norwalk Road, will be open every day. Hours are from 9 am until 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and 11 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, from November 29th through December 22nd. </p><p>The Club sells trees (Balsam and Fraser firs), wreaths and various Christmas merchandise.</p><p>Learn more <a href="https://newcanaanchamber.com/2024/11/03/exchange-club-of-new-canaan-kicks-off-its-annual-christmas-tree-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>New Canaan's annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and commemorate the service of all military veterans will be held at the Wayside Cross at the bottom of God’s Acre on Monday, November 11, 2024.</p><p>Mike McGlinn, the Commander of The Howard M. Bossa / Peter C. Langenus Post VFW 653 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will lead the Ceremony set to begin at 10:45 AM.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the VFW, town officials and the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR will participate in the ceremony.</p><p>First Selectman, Dionna Carlson, will introduce the guest speaker. This year the guest speaker will be Rich Mercado. Rich is a 35-year resident of New Canaan, an Army Veteran, graduate of the U.S. Army School of Engineering and is fluent in Spanish. He has a successful career in Direct Marketing including catalog, direct mail and list management.</p><p>During his time in the U.S. Army, Rich served in a variety of assignments, including as helicopter crew chief in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge.</p><p>Refreshments will be served at the Town Hall following the Ceremony. In case of rain, the ceremony will take place inside Town Hall.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Most Famous Reindeer of All Lights Up Theater at The Maritime Aquarium</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>(Norwalk, CT) – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer shines in an all-new 4D Experience at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk this holiday season.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y2IyVoSKOj8?showinfo=0"></iframe><p><br></p><p>Guests can join him on his epic adventure to save Christmas now through January 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>When young Rudolph is teased for his red nose and runs away from Christmastown, he sets off on a series of&nbsp;adventures, meets new friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius along the way, and escapes&nbsp;the clutches of the Abominable Snow Monster. Find out if he can rescue his family and friends and help Santa save Christmas when an epic snowstorm threatens the holiday in this 10-minute adaptation of the film.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D” uses the same stop motion animation as the beloved television classic to deliver a visually brilliant experience true to the story that has charmed audiences for generations. The audience will instantly recognize the film’s iconic songs and timeless characters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D,” guests can swim alongside a creature that has survived for millions of years in “Turtle Odyssey 4D,” which follows a sea turtle as she grows and navigates the dangers of life at sea.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets are $7 or $6 for Aquarium members. They can be purchased with or without Aquarium admission.&nbsp;</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.maritimeaquarium.org</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connecticut Stage Company Presents Hair at New Canaan Library</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 11/23 7:00pm - 9:30pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday, 11/24 2:00pm - 4:30pm</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connecticut Stage Company presents the groundbreaking American tribal love-rock musical Hair. Hair celebrates the 1960s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, and psychedelic glory.</span></p><p><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jim &amp; Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library</em></p><p><a href="https://ohvwq5bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zr9_xTAlDF4RyoBrxIQa8EP3U_quP0aDqyBZOuqlJysGurXV0tVYCtrRPbfGT7h-Ufd2DO14PV3t8qQAqzsvgSqJdWc2B7ODEj8hBPe6zck1gEhw503IPuJ4-YaS4ZUNMa1qlZA1H_Kr68mAzPjzbfnYugRgJRIQvnn5momPa7zkVNcXbHQizQ==&amp;c=plNh5_oJWqdhOijyA2zVEeC2DJ_8BZ3cNbTlKHB-mlVcQwemcbgTIQ==&amp;ch=2rOSZKK2n0GauWtCFHYyaOzOADIkUyzveomFHe8UXPvFmUPJEILgVw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">GET TICKETS</a></p><p><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A portion of your ticket donation will go to support New Canaan Library</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC BUZZ Weekend November 1 - November 3</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/saad-mohseni-time-100-honoree-and-author-presents-new-canaan-library-s-william-attwood-lecture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Saad Mohseni, Time 100 Honoree and Author Presents New Canaan Library’s William Attwood Lecture</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan Library</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/warren-miller-s-75" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Warren Miller's 75</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 1, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/in-the-heights-cb98b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>In The Heights</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 1, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-partners-with-the-music-theater-of-connecticut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale"</strong></a></p><p><strong>Music Theatre of CT</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bartlett-book-club-gardening-can-be-murder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bartlett Book Club: Gardening Can Be Murder</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bartlett Arboretum &amp; Gardens</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</p><p>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.”</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/an-evening-of-classical-guitar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>An Evening of Classical Guitar</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/grateful-dead-night-2nd-november-at-the-carriage-barn-arts-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Grateful Dead Night</strong></a></p><p><strong>Carriage Barn Arts Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 7:00 pm - 10:45 pm</p><p>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. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/an-evening-of-jazz-with-the-randal-despommier-quartet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>An Evening of Jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet</strong></a></p><p><strong>Emerson Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/almost-queen-a-tribute-to-queen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/voices-cafe-presents-cheryl-wheeler-with-special-guest-kenny-white" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Kenny White</strong></a></p><p><strong>Voices Cafe</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 2, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/first-folk-sunday-and-woody-guthrie---voice-of-the-people-on-nov-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>First Folk Sunday and Woody Guthrie - "Voice of the People"</strong></a></p><p><strong>Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 3, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/chat-and-chop-with-nbc-s-al-roker-and-courtney-roker-laga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Chat and Chop with NBC’s Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-howard-and-katherine-aibel-memorial-concert-owls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Howard and Katherine Aibel Memorial Concert: Owls</strong></a></p><p><strong>Quick Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 3, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/an-evensong-for-all-saints-and-all-souls-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>An Evensong for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day</strong></a></p><p><strong>St. Mark's Episcopal Church</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 3, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm</p><p>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 &amp; Soloists offer a service of Evensong for the Feasts of All Saints &amp; 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 &amp; Nunc Dimittis on Plainsong themes as well as a setting of the Preces &amp; Responses, allcomposed for the occasion by the Director of Music Ministries. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/agatha-christie-s-and-then-there-were-none-97eb0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 3, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244);">Please join us for our annual Artisans Market at Silvermine Arts Center on Saturday November 9th and Sunday November 10th from 11 am-4 pm. Shop unique artisan made gifts from over 15 local creators including jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass, textiles, fashion, candles, accessories and original artwork. </span>With every purchase you are not only supporting a local artisan you are also supporting Silvermine!</p>