FC Buzz Weekend May 10-12
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MoCA Westport
Friday, May 10, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
To watch Stella Katherine Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her voice, personality, and presence all shine with a timeless quality, as if she’s been plucked straight out of an old MGM movie. The joy she derives from the music of the Great American Songbook is irresistible. Spend a few minutes scrolling through the thousands of comments on her viral singing videos, and you’ll see she has people of all ages falling in love with this music.
V – ECCB’s 5th Anniversary Spring Season
Darien Arts Center
Friday, May 10 to May 11, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The evening highlights the versatility, technical prowess, and acute artistry of ECCB's dancers and celebrates four different choreographers and their varying styles. Complete with live music, come enjoy works by Dorothea Garland, Seyong Kim, Alejandro Ulloa and Claire Mazza.
Bird Banding Demonstration at Birdcraft
Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
Saturday May 11, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
A fascinating, up-close view of how bird banding works. Watch as birds are gently captured in the Birdcraft Sanctuary, their measurements are recorded, and they are fitted with an identification band before being released back into the wild, unharmed. Participants may get to release a bird too! Bird banding is one of the oldest and most important techniques used for studying and understanding birds. All ages welcome. Located at 314 Unquowa Rd. in Fairfield, Birdcraft operates a licensed bird banding station where more than 18,000 birds have been documented since the 1970s.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Sale features hundreds of plants for you to choose from, for gardens with sun or shade, in dry areas or wet: Native perennials and shrubs, Aromatic and Culinary herbs, Garden Vegetables and more! UConn Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the sale to help you make the best choices.
Ridgefield Playhouse
Saturday, May 11, 12:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos Elizabeth DeShong and Eve Gigliotti share the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Davide Luciano and Lucas Meachem are the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Living with Connecticut’s Wildlife
Connecticut Audubon Society Center, Fairfield
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Connecticut’s citizens are blessed with the rich diversity of wildlife in the state. Learn all about our wild neighbors from Paul Colburn, master wildlife conservationist with CT’s DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) for “Living with Connecticut’s Wildlife” presentation focuses on how to live with and enjoy our wild neighbors. Species covered include Black Bear, Eastern Coyote, Bobcat, Fisher, Raccoon, Skunk, Virginia Opossum, Red and Gray Fox, Woodchuck, White-Tailed Deer, birds, bats venomous and non-venomous reptiles, and amphibians.
Wilton Historical Society
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Guests will be seated in a beautifully decorated tent in the courtyard of the Society’s campus, with all the classically magnificent details expected from a 19th century tea service. Delicious teas and bites
catered by A Dash of Salt will be accompanied by a presentation on the History of Tea from an expert from Bigelow Tea.
Awakening: Exhibition Reception Featuring Floral Artwork to Benefit Local Organization Earthplace
Sorelle Gallery, Westport
Saturday, May 11, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
During the reception Explore floral artwork, Watch a frosting piping demo and taste cake samples by Harborview Cakes, Watch a bouquet-building demo and shop flower arrangements by New Petal Flower Farm, Enjoy light refreshments including a specialty floral cocktail, Percentage of proceeds from partnering organizations and artwork sales to be donated to Earthplace!
Mcc Spring Concert, Featuring Frostiana
Saint Luke Church, Fairfield
Saturday, May 11, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut for a springtime concert, featuring Frostiana, along with other works.
Finely Tuned: Paintings By Marlene Siff
Westport Library
Sunday, May 12, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Each of the five massive, dimensional works in "Finely Tuned, Paintings by Marlene Siff"— Fanfare, Crescendo, Legato, Elegy, and Fugue — is named for, and linked to, a specific expression found in music. Visitors to the gallery can scan a QR code next to each piece and listen to the musical selections that the artist used as inspiration. Also on view are several maquettes that Siff made as studies prior to the construction of these awe inspiring works.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport
Sunday, May 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The timeless story of Cinderella and her journey to find love and happiness with the handsome Prince Charming, but this is unlike any Cinderella you’ve ever seen! Cinderella’s her wicked step mother and stepsisters try everything they can to keep Cinderella from attending Prince Charming’s Royal Ball, but with a little help from a magical fairy Godmother, Cinderella makes it to the Ball for a night she will never forget.
The Norwalk Art Space
Sunday May 12, 12:00 am -12:00 am
Resident Artists of TNAS join together for a group exhibition featuring Alejandra Gonzalez, McLee Mathias, Brie Miyoko, Remy Sosa and Tiara Trent. Excerpt of exhibition statement by Brie Miyoko: "In the heart of our TNAS community, the Resident Artists embark on a transformative journey similar to the growth of a vibrant garden. The canvas of the artist’s experiences mirrors the stages of blooming flowers.
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