FC Buzz Weekend May 2-4
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Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods"
The Wilton Playshop, Wilton
Friday May 2, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, stages . One of Stephen Sondheim's most popular and beloved works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated and emotionally resonant show that masterfully weaves together the stories of some of our most cherished fairy tale characters. With a brilliant score that showcases Sondheim's unmatched lyrical talent, the musical brings characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Jack and the Beanstalk fame), and the Baker and his Wife together in a shared quest that is at once whimsical and profound.
Fairfield Museum & History Center, Fairfield
Friday May 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In celebration of the new exhibition Dressed to Impress, join the Fairfield Museum for an unforgettable night of fashion through the ages!
Conversations with Robert Kalman
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Saturday May 3, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Join the conversation with Robert Kalman, a celebrated photojournalist, educator, and lifelong storyteller. Born in Manhattan and raised in Queens, Robert’s journey spans decades of rich experience, from working as a news assistant at The New York Times to leading schools in New York and New England. Along the way, he built an impressive portfolio of photographic work, capturing compelling narratives of diverse communities across the globe.
Birding with Greenwich Audubon
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Saturday May 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tours will go from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon's neighboring Oneida Sanctuary, one of Greenwich's only remaining coastal salt marshes. This location not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl, shorebirds, herons & egrets but also learn about Audubon's conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich.
The Archive, Bridgeport
Saturday May 3, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We have held “Jane’s Walks Bridgeport” for the last eight years – building on the international Jane’s Walk event inspired by the urban activist Jane Jacobs, whose focus on human-centered and community-led neighborhood development has made a lasting imprint on how cities are planned and built.
Pequot Library, Fairfield
Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm -9:00 pm
Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Pequot Library! Take a stroll around the Great Lawn to view the festive hats, attire, and decorated tailgates. Get your Derby Dollars so that you can enter to win raffle items, take home a bottle of bourbon from the Bourbon Wall, and choose your winning horse for a shot at the top prize in the 50/50 raffle. Trophies will be awarded for Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Tailgates. Watch the “Run for the Roses” on the big screen in the auditorium, and celebrate with Kentucky fare and an open bar (plus non-alcoholic options) in the Main Tent, sponsored by the Loya Family. Keep the party going with DJ Rob and the Melt Mobile at the after-party.
Greenwich Choral Society present The Great American Songbook
O'Byrne Chapel, Purchase
Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Greenwich Choral Society in the beautiful O'Byrne Chapel at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY - showcasing iconic and beloved songs from the American Songbook, featuring the the Bryan Reeder Orchestra and vocalists Hannah Gill and Chris Norton.
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Greenwich
Saturday May 3, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, and the exhibition will remain on view through June 14th. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay written by art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Sunday May 4, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Sharks and rays are an incredibly diverse group of animals, representing all sorts of sizes, body shapes, and behaviors to suit the places and climates they’ve occupied over time. In this drop-off style program, children start off examining shark teeth, jaws, and models, feel the sandpapery texture of shark skin, and learn how superb adaptations have allowed sharks to survive for millions of years in a wide variety of ocean habitats.
SM&NC Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford
Sunday May 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
There are added attractions, fun springtime programs and free giveaways. Not only will the Rock Climbing Wall be making its return, but both days will feature special performances by Spider-Man and Taylor Swift tributes! Plus, they will have Sheep Shearing and Miniature Horses on-site exclusive to the first and second fest, respectively. Be sure to pre-register, because tickets at the gate will be limited and higher in price!
Rediscover Greenwich: Greenwich Avenue Walking Tour
Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich
Sunday May 4, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
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.
Quantum Leap: A Bold Fusion of Chamber Music
Emerson Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Stamford
Sunday May 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Quantum Leap redefines chamber music by seamlessly blending classical and contemporary styles. The concert features musicians familiar to the Fairfield County chamber music community including Edita Orlinyte (violin), Shan Jiang (violin), Suzanne Corey-Sahlin (viola), Gunnar Sahlin (cello), Maxim Pakhomov (piano), and noted New Canaan musician and composer Gwyneth Walker as a narrator. The program includes works by contemporary composers Walker (Trails and Open Spaces) and Marc Chen (How Rivers Become Other Rivers), and a classical selection by Antonín Dvořák (Piano Quintet, Op. 88).
eGALitarian Brass - Sunday Soundscapes
Weston Public Library, Weston
Sunday May 4, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
eGALitarian Brass has presented recitals at Newport Classical, Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, Women Composer's Festival of Hartford, International Women’s Brass Conference, New York Women Composers, and Spectrum’s Female Composers Festival. In addition to performances, they have been an Ensemble in Residence at Rutgers University, Sacred Heart University and Marist College, where they have presented recitals and masterclasses, and led panel discussions.
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