FC Buzz Weekend May 16-18
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.
Celebration Gala W/Kool & The Gang
Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford
Friday May 16, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
The Stamford Palace's Annual Gala w/Kool & The Gang! This year they honor the good work of Lynne Colatrella & Michael Fedele. This is a red carpet, disco-themed celebration of the arts, The Palace, & 2 extraordinary individuals.
Rainy Day Paperback, Bethel
Saturday May 17, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at the end of the year to review everything from the year!
Medal of Honor recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan
The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee, Norwalk
Saturday May 17, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to Norwalk for a weekend of remembrance, reflection, and community recognition at the Norwalk Inn. Jim McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2017 by President Donald Trump for his acts of extraordinary bravery and heroism while serving as a combat medic during the Vietnam War. From May 13 to May 15, 1969 , McCloughan risked his life numerous times to rescue and treat wounded soldiers under intense enemy fire.
Studio Andreas, Stamford
Saturday May 17, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for our first live music event of the year! We're so excited to welcome Parker's Tangent, a New Haven-based band with a unique blend of blues and art-rock, to the studio. Led by Leslie VanEtten Broatch's soulful vocals, the group also features Arthur Bargar (guitar), Hal Klein (bass), Joe Rosano (drums), and Ken Ryu (violin). Their set will showcase original compositions that highlight the band’s chemistry and musical range.
Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk
Saturday May 17, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Orchestra presents its season finale with great music and soloists! This will be an event not to be missed.
GARNER Arts Center, West Haverstraw
Saturday May 17, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Festival partner, TRADE AND PROSPER, will present a thoughtfully curated "Retro/Vintage Market", offering handmade crafts, eye-catching retro/vintage clothing, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind ephemera. Enjoy delicious samples from Hudson Valley’s premier makers, bakers, and top-shelf distilleries! Pairs well with a taste of North Rockland, as offered at our festival food court and beer garden.
Rediscover Greenwich: Greenwich Avenue Walking Tours
Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich
Sunday May 18, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Historic buildings will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Historical Society’s collections and interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories. The murals, designed by Untapped New York’s artist Aaron Asis, will debut in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society Director of Library and Archives.
Connecticut's Own: Conversations for Oboe and Piano
Wilton LIbrary, Wilton
Sunday May 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ralph Kirmser and Kyong Hee Cho are once again our guest performers for a piano and oboe concert.
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