FC Buzz Weekend March 8 - March 10
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Ridgefield Theater Barn, Ridgefield
FRIDAY Mar 08 to Mar 30, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Following on the heels of their wildly successful and sold out run of Clue, the Ridgefield Theater Barn will open their ever popular An Evening of One Acts Friday, March 8th. The 2024 production will feature 8 short plays and will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings from March 8th to the 30th at 8pm, with Sunday matinees March 17th and 24th at 2pm.
Fairfield Museum, Fairfield
FRIDAY Mar 08, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Don’t miss this fascinating exhibit featuring the work of Isabel Chenoweth. In addition to a preview of the exhibition, join a gallery tour with photographer Isabel Chenoweth and indulge in festive food and cocktails by Dave Grant Caterers.
MoCA Some Noise an Open Mic Night
MoCA Westport, Westport
FRIDAY Mar 08, 6:30 am - 12:00 am
Get ready for a night filled with fun featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.
StageOne at FTC, Fairfield
FRIDAY Mar 08, 7:45 pm - 12:00 am
Rooted in the craft of classic singer/songwriters and inspired by cultures of the world, Connor continues in the tradition of Billy Bragg, Ben Folds, and Tom Petty.
Connecticut Tribal Panel Discussion
Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield
SATURDAY Mar 09, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
As a follow-up to the Fairfield Public Library’s One Book One Town author talk, you are invited to hear from our local Native communities. Join a moderated panel discussion with tribal citizens from four of the Indigenous tribes in Connecticut.
John Kaos presentation of The World According to Jazz
First Presbyterian Church, New Canaan
SATURDAY Mar 09, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Delve into what jazz musicians can teach the rest of us about creativity, collaboration, and finding our way in a disrupted time. John is author of the bestseller – Jamming; The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity. He is presently the first Turing Fellow at CCAM, Yale’s center for new media. Described as a “serial innovator,”John is a former Harvard Business School professor. He is now a resident of New Canaan.
“Sensory Overload” Opening Reception
City Lights Pop-up Space, New Canaan
SATURDAY Mar 09, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
City Lights' Bridgeport Art Trail takes a detour, bringing a blast of its diverse and eclectic art to New Canaan. Enjoy art, music, light bites and drink.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet: A Tribute to Dave Brubeck
Westport Library, Westport
SATURDAY Mar 09, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Get ready to embark on a musical journey that defies time and space as the Brubeck Brothers Quartet transports you into the heart of jazz. This enchanting evening marries musical elegance with irresistible swinging rhythms, offering a jazz experience in an intimate setting that will resonate deep within the soul.
SATURDAY Mar 09, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Fairfield County Chorale is thrilled to announce an extraordinary concert experience featuring the high-energy tango rhythms of Argentinian composer Martín Palmeri’s Misa a Buenos Aires, selections from Ola Gjeilo and a world premiere by Evan Fein featuring the poetry of Faith Shearin.
Bus Tour of Historic Homes, Weston
SUNDAY Mar 10, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The mid-century modern movement that was, in its time, quite radical and sometimes controversial, is today widely enjoyed for its simplicity, creativity, and integration with nature. Weston proved to be one of Fairfield County's hot spots for midcentury modern homes, including those designed by Allan Gelbin, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Richard Neutra. The tour begins in Weston
Poetry Reading by Ira Joe Fisher
The Meetinghouse, Ridgefield
SUNDAY Mar 10, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the author of the verse collections Some Holy Weight in the Village Air, Songs From an Earlier Century, The Creek at the End of the Lawns and a volume of essays, Wide and Wavy Out of Salamanca. Ira presents readings and conducts poetry workshops in New York and throughout New England.
ARTalk: Puppetry – Sharing Art to Make Lasting Connections
The Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield
SUNDAY Mar 10, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Artistic Director and Founder of the Sova Dance and Puppet Theater, Adelka Polak will give an ARTalk discussing her current puppetry, which focuses on the environment and natural cycles. Adelka will also bring in some of her beautiful puppets to share with the audience!
Dr. Orin Grossman and Giulia Contaldo
Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Fairfield
SUNDAY Mar 10, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Music lovers won’t want to miss these Italian pianists, who will perform a selection of music for one piano four-hands and two pianos, featuring works by Debussy, Ravel, and Milhaud. Contaldo, a rising
star in the piano firmament, has won numerous European competitions and has performed with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Grossman, a well-known performer, will introduce his cousin Giulia to Quick audiences in the United States.
Soundwaves Concert at Fairfield Public Library: “Sunday Serenade”
Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield
SUNDAY Mar 10, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join award-winning chamber musicians Katie Lansdale, Rosemary Nelis and Samuel DeCaprio in exploring the magical sounds made by violin, viola and cello, both alone and in combination, as they perform pieces by Bach, Britten, and Beethoven, among others. Don't miss this extraordinary exploration of sound and strings!
Scholarly Series: Innovation, Disruption, Revolution: The Impact of Technological Advancement
Wilton Library, Wilton
SUNDAY Mar 10, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
In this lecture, John Kao, Turing Fellow at Yale’s Digital Media Center, will present a contemporary view of what innovation is, where it is going, and how advanced technology is reshaping its foundations.
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