FC BUZZ Weekend September 13 - September 15
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.
Literary Luncheon with Beatriz Williams
Pequot Library
Friday, Sep 13, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Pequot Library and local Connecticut author Beatriz Williams for a glamorous afternoon discussing her recent release Husbands & Lovers. Beatriz Williams is the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of Our Woman in Moscow, The Summer Wives, Her Last Flight, The Golden Hour, The Secret Life of Violet Grant, A Hundred Summers, and several other works of historical fiction.
Seeking Peace Before the Apocalypse: The End of the World in Hispanic Art
Bridgeport Public Library
Friday, Sep 13, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Bridgeport Public Library is delighted to host Professor Julia Kushigian PhD, author of "The Resilient Apocalypse" for a discussion on the end of the world as visualized in Hispanic art and literature. When you hear the word Apocalypse, what comes to mind? Is it zombies, plagues, disease, political and social chaos, monsters, trauma, societies collapsing, the End of the world, or climate change? Could this be happening now? Why does it happen at all? What can we do about it? Throughout history, people have faced apocalyptic moments striking across geographic, gender, social, racial and ethnic boundaries. In this talk, we will explore how an illustration from medieval Spain, a Cuban slave novel and a Latino hip-hop artist battle the end and create promising new beginnings.
Terrence McNally's Master Class
The Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage
Friday, Sep 13, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This compelling drama, winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play, offers a riveting portrayal of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas as she navigates a master class filled with sharp wit, deep emotion, and unflinching honesty. The production runs from September 13th through the 29th, with performances on Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, and, new to MTC, two Thursday performances on September 19th and 26th at 7pm.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Friday, Sep 13, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. In an infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!
Carriage Barn Arts Center
Saturday, Sep 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Artist & instructor Fruma Markowitz returns to lead Cyanotype workshops. In this morning's intro session: Learn the process, experiment and develop your skills. Create prints on paper using the cyanotype historical photographic process. Learn how the non-toxic cyanotype chemicals (potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate) react in exposure to sun/UV light to produce permanent, magical blue and white images. Use botanical specimens and common objects to produce one-of-a-kind compositions involving both random and intentional mark-making. The results are surprising, ethereal and delightful!
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Saturday, Sep 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A heartwarming event dedicated to shelter dogs and the amazing shelters that care for them. Discover the benefits of adoption for families and communities while connecting with local shelters and meeting some adorable, adoptable dogs.
Oliver Nurseries
Saturday Sep 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Our plein air speaker series returns for fall with timely new topics and speakers to pique and inform your gardening minds! Join us on Saturdays at 10:00 on the terrace outside the Design Barn. In case of inclement weather, talks will take place inside the Barn.
UCONN-Stamford
Saturday Sep 14, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presented by UCONN Stamford & The Stamford Art Association these 3-hour self-directed drawing/painting sessions are with a live model observing a live model (both nude and clothed) moving through various timed still poses. Register today! Space is limited. Bring your own drawing or painting materials. FREE for UCONN Students and Faculty! (UCONN ID required.) Please be on time! Late arrivals may be asked to wait until the next pose transition.
Fairfield Theatre Company
Saturday, Sep 14, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event is co-hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department, Experience Fairfield and Fairfield Theatre Company. A selection of seasonal beers, as well as, local food trucks with festive food offerings will be on-site. Commemorative Fairfield Oktoberfest t-shirts and steins will be available for purchase.
INTEMPO's Hispanic Heritage Month Benefit Concert: "Soundscapes from Latino America"
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Saturday, Sep 14, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the musical celebration as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Benefit Concert Series! Soundscapes from Latino America showcases INTEMPO's talented teaching artists and advanced students performing the diverse musical traditions of Latin America all while we celebrate the richness of Hispanic culture and raise funds for our students! This annual event promises high-level artistry in a cultural celebration not to be missed.
Opening Reception for 74th A•ONE Exhibition
Silvermine Galleries
Saturday, Sep 14, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Established in 1949 as the New England Exhibition, a regional exhibit, it later became known as Art of the Northeast and is now a national exhibition. It features a wide range of collectible contemporary artwork that is both vibrant and surprising.
It's Happening with Snooki and Joey
Stamford Center for the Arts
Saturday, Sep 14, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
If you are a fan of humor, gossip, and pop culture commentary, then “It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey Live” is what you’re looking for. This is a live show for the podcast that is hosted by Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Joey Camasta. Reality TV legend Polizzi is best known for the popular MTV reality show, “Jersey Shore,” and Camasta is a talented makeup artist turned comedian and podcaster who can be heard on Barstool’s hit “Out and About.” These two best friends started their podcast back in 2017 and they have put out more than 200 episodes since.
The Best Is Yet to Come - Annual Fundraiser
Westport Country Playhouse
Saturday, Sep 14, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
“The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit pays tribute to Cy Coleman’s music and presents Westporters Harold Bailey, Jr., and Bernicestine McLeod Bailey with Leadership Award.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Sunday, Sep 15, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
A celebration of nature’s wonders, focusing on the crucial role that bees play in our ecosystem. This event offers a unique opportunity for families and individuals to engage in educational and fun activities, including honey tasting, beekeeping demonstrations, guided garden tours, children’s crafts, shop local with over 20 vendors, and live music with The Bookends.
John Kao Presents: Creative Habits For Modern People
Carriage Barn Arts Center
Sunday, Sep 15, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lecture and Reception co-hosted by the Carriage Barn Arts Center and the Kanonah Museum Artists'
Association. “In turbulent times, creativity matters more than ever. New ideas, approaches, possibilities all have value when the old answers seem less relevant. We tend to think of creativity as a stroke of inspiration, but it is far more complex and results from intentional practices that creators over centuries have figured out. These practices can inspire us to strengthen our own creative abilities and output.”
Weston Public Library
Sunday, Sep 15, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Kicking off its second season with the mellow sounds of Harmonia V, an innovative professional woodwind quintet from Connecticut. This group of accomplished musicians is dedicated to performing the best of the standard literature, seldom-heard treasures, and the most dynamic contemporary music available.
The Borealis Wind Quintet In Concert
First Church of Fairfield
Sunday, Sep 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Music in the Meetinghouse, the concert series of First Church of Fairfield, proudly commences its 2024-25 season. Borealis' appearance in our series is generously sponsored by Marty Jeiven.
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