FC Buzz Weekend April 14 - 16
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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 the 15 towns in our region of coastal Fairfield County and each Wednesday issues our free eBuzz newsletter with a selection of the hundreds of events posted to our website.
“Women and Other Animals” and “Peeling the Onion” Exhibits
Wilton Library
Friday, April 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Come to an opening reception for two art exhibits: CAFC member artist Nancy Moore’s exhibit “Women and Other Animals” features her colorful and fanciful works in the library's gallery and “Peeling the Onion” is a special collaboration between painter Colleen Hains, photographer Heidi Mangels, and poet Jane Wenk, all from Norwalk. Both exhibitions run through April 29th.
Lost Bayou Ramblers for a Cajun Dance Party
The MAC, Milford
Friday, April 14, 8:00 pm
This Grammy-award winning progressive band is rooted in Cajun traditions, and they continue to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. Beaucoup fun!
Trouper Light Opera Presents “The Yeomen of the Guard”
Norwalk Concert Hall
Saturday, April 15, 2:30 and 7:30 pm
Get your tickets for one of four performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious and tuneful operetta, complete with period sets and costumes and with a full orchestra and a cast of 35 actors. Second show on April 22nd, 2:30 and 7:30 pm.
First Church Congregational, Fairfield
Saturday, April 15, 8:00 pm
Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway share a compelling story and deeply personal musical performance about racial injustice in America faced down with creative resistance, friendship, music, and joy. This musical experience has been described as “a profoundly moving evening of deep sharing… riveting, poignant, joyful… with exquisite timing, careful phrasing, and the stellar musicianship and storytelling.” Proceeds benefit Becoming Anti-Racist (BAR), a program of the local Council of Churches. Brought to you by the Working for Racial Justice Pathway.
“Terry Fator: On The Road Again”
Palace Theatre, Stamford
Saturday, April 15, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
If you’re looking for high energy and laughter, head to Stamford for Fator and his cast of America’s favorite puppets. Fator presents a new version of his Las Vegas show - featuring comedy, modern songs and favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s as well as hilarious musical parodies and Terry’s unique ventriloquism skills.
Fleetwood Macked & Running on Empty
Wall Street Theater, Norwalk
Saturday, April 15, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
There is no other tribute band that looks AND sounds as much as the iconic line up of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood anywhere. This show brings audiences to their feet and back to the heyday of one of the most successful hit making machines in rock history!
Weston History & Culture Center
Sunday, April 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Straight from the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, this three-week engagement will be open Sundays and Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm through May 7th. The traveling exhibit chronicles the diverse group of Connecticut women who were instrumental in the movement for woman suffrage. Co-sponsored by the Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston.
ARTalk with Tom Grotta: Contemporary Art Textiles and Fiber Sculpture
The Ridgefield Library
Sunday, April 16, 2:00 pm
Here’s an opportunity to hear Tom Grotta discuss how browngrotta arts represents, places and promotes these beautiful and unique works. Tom will share his extensive knowledge of textile and fiber art. For 30+years, browngrotta arts has been promoting contemporary art textiles and fiber sculpture through exhibitions, lectures, and publications--representing the work of more than 90 artists from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Israel, Australia, and the UK. Tom, co-curator and fine art photographer, has worked on numerous catalogs, which feature his photography along with co-curator and editor Rhonda Brown.
CT’s Own: Madera Winds – Name That Tune!
Wilton Library
Sunday, April 16, 4:00 pm
They’re back! Come and enjoy a program that will honor one of the wind quintet’s favorite music arrangers, Wilford (“Bill”) Holcomb (1924-2010). Join in the fun of listening to and naming the tunes from Singin’ in the Rain, Wizard of Oz, Porgy and Bess, and Fiddler on the Roof. The members of Madera Winds include: Kerry Walker (Flute); Ralph Kirmser (Oboe); Janet Atherton (Clarinet); Rosemary Dellinger (Bassoon); and Marjorie Seymour Callaghan (Horn).
“Doox of Yale: A capella Performance”
New Canaan Library
Sunday, April 16, 4:00 pm
The internationally esteemed a capella ensemble from Yale University are guaranteed to humor and entertain you with fresh compositions from a diverse repertoire. Since 1952, Doox has upheld a rich tradition of singing and entertaining nationally and internationally.
Westport Country Playhouse
Sunday, April 16, 5:00 pm
Welcome the Tony Award® winner for “Hadestown,” and original Broadway cast member of “Ain’t Misbehavin’”: The Fats Waller Musical.” Following the 3pm matinee performance, The Sunday Symposium presents a Q & A and discussion with De Shields. Learn about the significance and history of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” with Jeffrey L. Page, director and choreographer of the current Playhouse musical production. Free and open to the public, by reservation.
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, Celebrating 65 Years
Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Fairfield
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
As one of the world’s longest running and most iconic events, the Festival celebrates its anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. Featuring Grammy Award winning vocalist Kurt Elling, alongside new vocal sensation and Monterey Jazz Festival break-out star, Veronica Swift, and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, this band will be directed by pianist (and CT-native) Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn.
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