FC BUZZ Weekend July 12-14
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Pequot Library
Thursday Jul 11, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join area historic preservationists for a panel discussion regarding the significant challenges facing the historical sites and communities of Connecticut. Experts from all over the state will be featured, highlighting buildings in Southport, as well as farther afield. This discussion will be moderated by local preservation-enthusiast David Green, former Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, and feature Wes Haynes, Director the Merritt Parkway Conservancy, as well as other area specialists.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Thursday Jul 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy some wine and snacks while you browse unique gifts and home goods from two local artists! Jenny Aaron of Blue Sound Gifts collects clam and oyster shells from Fairfield, CT beaches and turns them into keepsakes, jewelry dishes, and decorative displays that make wonderful gifts!
PRESENTS: CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Pequot Library
Friday Jul 12, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This summer’s outdoor chamber music series will focus on Early Music, a relatively loose term encompassing all choral and instrumental music stretching from the early Middle Ages through the Renaissance and to the middle of the 17th century. This music is marked by beautiful, textured vocals and melodic harpsichords and lutes, and there is no better place to enjoy this beauty of sound than Pequot Library’s Great Lawn. All shows are at 6:00 p.m.
ART IN THE PARK: A FREE ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Whittingham Discovery Center at Mill River Park
Saturday Jul 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by the Stamford Art Association and the Mill River Park Collaborative. Immerse yourself in artistry at the Whittingham Discovery Center with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Saturday Jul 13, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A live-action educational children’s show filled with music, movement and silliness. Created in 2019 by 3 childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, the show inspires learning and off-the-couch exercise for kids ages 3 to 7. The trio is producing some of the most engaging and educational children’s content on the internet today, all from their humble production studio in North Carolina. They plan to take the show on the road, touring across North America. You can find DANNY GO! Being shown in public schools across the nation, including the NYC public school system.
Saturday Jul 13, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join Natasha, a two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner, as she takes you on a journey through her remarkable career, sharing personal anecdotes and stories that have shaped her path to success. Featuring an electrifying mix of Broadway hits, Gospel tunes, Pop favorites, and timeless Standards, Natasha's performance promises to captivate audiences. From her acclaimed roles in "Chicago" and "Some Like It Hot" to her recent Grammy win for Best Musical Theater Album, Natasha's talent knows no bounds. With an impressive 17-year tenure on Broadway, Natasha has graced the stage in eight shows, leaving an indelible mark in each performance.
ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: JONATHAN BECKER AND MARK HOLBORN
Katonah Museum of Art
Sunday Jul 14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join featured artists and Guest Curator Mark Holborn for a conversation about photography, place, and memory.
Blau House and Gardens
Sunday Jul 14, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Spend a summer afternoon getting creative in the beautiful and secluded Blau House and Gardens, a nonprofit estate in Westport. While enjoying a tour of the gardens, guests will be invited to collect botanical materials for a Gelli Plate Printmaking activity. Staff and volunteers with the Center for Contemporary Printmaking will guide participants in creating unique artworks with leaves, petals, twigs, and more from this inspiring landscape.
SUNDAY SOUNDSCAPES with HANNAH GOODMAN’s "ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE!"
Weston Public Library
Sunday Jul 14, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hannah Madeleine Goodman is in love... with the Great American Songbook. She serves as singer, pianist, arranger, and songbook historian in Almost Like Being in Love, featuring her own medleys of classics by Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, and many more. Her renditions of standards are anything but - her performances have been hailed as “exquisite,” “outstanding,” and “radiant”. A crossover singer of many styles recognized for her interpretation of American song as a 2024 American Traditions Competition quarterfinalist, classically trained at conservatory and comedically trained at Second City Hollywood, she explores what makes the songbook great - and challenges what makes the songbook American.
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