FC Buzz Weekend July 19-23
HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.
The Westport Library
Friday Jul 19, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
A BYO lunchtime art meet-up at the Westport Library with members of the Artists Collective of Westport, who will discuss the inspiration for their all-member exhibition "Word: Visual vs Verbal" now on view in the Sheffer and South Galleries. Stop by the Library Cafe first and pick up a bite or brown bag it -- and enjoy Art for Lunch!
Fairfield Theatre Company
Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's new EP 'The Modern Lives – Vol 2' (out October 2018 on Blue Rose Music) finds him at a new chapter in his life: his first months of fatherhood, time off his relentless touring circuit, and a cross-country move from Brooklyn to his birthplace of Northern California.
Westport Country Playhouse
Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A concert celebrating Broadway’s greatest musicals and the works that inspired them! Thursday, July 18 at 8PM; Friday, July 19 at 8PM; Saturday, July 20 at 3PM & 8PM. “THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!” pulls back the curtain on the Broadway shows you love, shining the spotlight on the plays, novels, works of art, short stories and historical events that inspired them!
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday Jul 20, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Join Bartlett Educators for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of the summer birding activity.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Saturday Jul 20, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Post Road Historic District. Join a guided tour exploring what was once the main road through Fairfield dating back hundreds of years. Originally a Native American trade and travel route, Old Post Road is lined with historic sites. Learn about the Old Fairfield Academy, Annie B. Jennings, the Unquowa Hotel, the Roger Sherman homestead, the home of Ely S. Parker, and other fascinating stories.
Family Day: All About Conservation
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Saturday Jul 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Families and friends of all ages are invited to a special day filled with hands-on activities to celebrate the new exhibition Pioneering Conservation. Join us for a Green Song Singalong with the Fairfield Pollinator Pathway & Fairfield Forestry Committee, a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, arts & crafts, and much more. In case of inclement weather, program will take place inside the Fairfield Museum.
Center for Contemporary PrintmakingSaturday Jul 20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nomi Silverman was chosen to be the inaugural artist in the Center for Contemporary Printmaking's new annual residency exchange with the Grafikwerkstatt Dresden studio and the City of Dresden. Anyone interested in applying for 2025’s exchange should definitely plan to attend Silverman’s talk. For those unable to attend in person, a recording will be posted to our YouTube channel the following week.
Opening reception of the Summer Salon and Instructors Summer Salon
Silvermine Galleries
Saturday Jul 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Each summer, our highly anticipated Summer Salon showcases the incredible creations of our Guild members, offering a diverse and exciting range of artworks. With one hundred and thirteen artists, this exhibit has something for everyone, from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to the enduring charm of traditional craftmanship. This a great opportunity to view and purchase artwork by Silvermine's many talented instructors.
THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT WITH CRIS GROENENDAAL AND SUE ANDERSON ON PIANO
Music Theatre of CT
Saturday Jul 20, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
With over 860 performances as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera" and a B'way career with roles in "Sweeney Todd," "Sunday in the Park with George," and more, Cris Groenendaal's brings a blend of B'way hits, pop tunes, folk songs, and classic novelties.
Weston History & Culture Center
Sunday Jul 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and all around energetic and engaging performer, Fuzz has been a successful international touring and recording artist for the past few decades with some of his projects such as Deep Banana Blackout, Caravan of Thieves and Big Fuzz in addition to working alongside acts such as the Tom Tom Club and sharing the stage with The Allman Brothers, John Scofield, Keb Mo, Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck, members of Phish, the James Brown band and many others.
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