It’s time for THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: WEEKEND ROUND UP!
On Sun, January 8 at 2pm Ridgefield Responds and the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Present a film screening event and fundraiser for Ukraine. Hot off its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, A Rising Fury, comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse. Filmed over 8 years, it tracks the evolution of the conflict in Ukraine. The film follows two hopeful Ukrainian idealists from the peaceful protest of the 2013 Maidan Revolution in Kyiv to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A Q&A hosted by Ridgefield’s own Ira Joe Fisher, and co-moderated by Dora Chomiak, President of Razom for Ukraine, will feature panelists Lesya Kalynska, Co-director, screenwriter, producer of “A Rising Fury”; TJ Collins, Producer of “A Rising Fury”; and Ambassador William Taylor, Vice President US Institute of Peace and former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2006-2009, 2019). After the panel discussion, enjoy sampling Ukrainian food, drink and music at the Taste of Ukraine Reception. Meet the filmmakers and panelists in person. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID IN UKRAINE.
For tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/ARisingFuryRPH
TICKETS ON SALE NOW for shows announced earlier this week-
Steve Morse Band on Sun, February 26 at 8pm
After the Dixie Dregs sold out show in 2018, Steve Morse returns to the Playhouse stage! Reunited and performing together for the first time in over 10 years, the Steve Morse Band returns with a long-awaited live set including fan favorites from the band’s illustrious career. Featuring a trio of some of the world’s most notable instrumentalists - Steve Morse, Dave LaRue, and Van Romaine - this evening with the legendary act promises to be a can’t-miss event in music history and a true testament to their status as the original gold standard in rock fusion. Part of the Pepsi Rock Series Driven by North American Motor Car.
ANNOUNCING OUR JANUARY GUITAR AUCTION!
Own a piece of Rock history! For January, we're offering an Epiphone Les Paul Special signed by alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket. TTWS is best known for their Billboard-charting hits, “Walk on the Ocean”, “All I Want”, “Something’s Always Wrong”, and “Fall Down”, among others. They share the kind of musical chemistry that can only come from meeting in high school and writing, recording and touring for over 30 years. Bring home this piece of music history, signed at their Playhouse gig this past year!
The auction closes on Tues, January 31, at 5pm.
Proceeds will benefit the Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone Outreach Program at The Ridgefield Playhouse!
CLICK HERE to learn more and place a bid!
Get a glimpse below of what’s coming up NEXT WEEK, and CLICK HERE for the Ridgefield Playhouse’s full calendar.
- Much Ado About Nothing - National Theatre in HD on Fri, January 13 at 7:30pm
- The Immediate Family on Sat, January 14 at 8pm
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