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FROM THE GALLERY: Eileen Hogan, artist and professor of the University of Arts London and a trustee of the Royal Drawing School, will be in conversation with Elisabeth Fairman, chief curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts at the Yale Center for British Art, at noon Friday, Sept. 4. Register for the free Zoom event at Britishart.yale.edu.
FROM THE GALLERY: Eileen Hogan, artist and professor of the University of Arts London and a trustee of the Royal Drawing School, will be in conversation with Elisabeth Fairman, chief curator of Rare Books and
Photo: Cathy Courtney / Britishart.yale.edu
FROM THE GALLERY: Eileen Hogan, artist and professor of the University of Arts London and a trustee of the Royal Drawing School, will be in conversation with Elisabeth Fairman, chief curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts at the Yale Center for British Art, at noon Friday, Sept. 4. Register for the free Zoom event at Britishart.yale.edu.
FROM THE GALLERY: Eileen Hogan, artist and professor of the University of Arts London and a trustee of the Royal Drawing School, will be in conversation with Elisabeth Fairman, chief curator of Rare Books and
Photo: Cathy Courtney / Britishart.yale.edu
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Michael Blackson, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Sept. 4, 5, 6, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. $270-$90. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Films
Art-inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online Sept. 4-Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p.m. Line-up: “The Cardboard Bernini,” Sept. 4; “The Collector,” Sept. 11; “IRWIN” & “A Story In Stone,” Sept. 18; “Actually Iconic: Richard Estes,” Sept. 25; “Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King,” Oct. 2; “Nothing Changes: Art For Hank’s Sake,” Oct. 9; “Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck,” Oct. 23; “The Original,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.org
Specials
Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market, McLevy Green, corner of State St. and Main St. Thursdays, through Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mask required. lauren.dssd@infobridgeport.com
Visual Arts
“Student Art Show,” hosted by Housatonic Community College, will be on view virtually, through Sept. 30. To view visit housatonic.edu/studentgallery
CENTERBROOK
Specials
Autumn Arts Festival in Madison, seeks representational and abstract painters, collage artists, photographers, potters, glass, wood and fiber artisans and jewelry designers for Outdoor Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd./Route 1 and Copse Road. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists participating on the Green can submit to a 6-week show, “At Spectrum Gallery: The Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit,” at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Sept. 18-Nov. 8. Receiving: Sept. 6-11, 1-6 p.m. Submit at spectrumartgallery.org 860-767-0742.
DANBURY
Specials
Railway Museum, 120 White St. Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gift shop, children’s play area closed. The Rail Yard Local train ride not operating. 203-778-8337. For updates visit danburyrailwaymuseum.org
Visual Arts
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut launches a new online gallery of original artwork. The first exhibit features work from participants of the 2020 Accessible Art Project that would have been presented at venues throughout Danbury. Through early Sept. 203-798-0760, cawct.org
Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St #3. “Wish You Were Here,” virtual, in-gallery Postcard Exhibit. Through Sept. 25. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
EAST HADDAM
Music
Goodspeed by the River Outdoor Concerts: Bluegrass quartet The Playbillies, Goodspeed Opera House lawn. Through Sept. 6, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun. All performances 6 p.m. Weather permitting. $25 concert only, $49 outdoor dinner and concert package. Tickets available only by calling the Box Office at 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org
EAST WINDSOR
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road. Trolley ride is included with admission. Social distancing and designated marked areas for music. Guided tour of the Main Hall, trolleys housed in Kelly Storage Barn. 860-627-6540, ct-trolley.org
ESSEX
Specials
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, hosts public cruises on the Connecticut River Thurs-Mon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860-767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
Visual Arts
Essex Art Association’s virtual exhibit, “Art in Isolation,” on view. Submissions on a rolling basis accepted. essexartassociation.com
FAIRFIELD
Books
“The Kid: the Immortal Life of Ted Williams” by Ben Bradlee, Jr., Virtual two-part book discussion, Part 1, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.; Part 2, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Register and receive log on visit fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts outdoor Comedy with Paul Virzi, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. $25, $30 admission + CT Cigar Company Cigar after the show, $42 VIP lawn seats+ cigar. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Music
Summer concert series, Sherman Green Gazebo, 6:30-8 p.m. My Black Shirt, Sept. 5. 203-256-3144, fairfieldct.org
Specials
Virtual Beer Tasting Experience with Devil’s Purse Brewing Company, Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market, 2094 Post Road. Sept. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. $30. bit.ly/3gqtZwj
Visual arts
Fairfield University offers a virtual exhibit: “Howard Skrill: Monumental Follies,” through Sept. 12. 203-254-4046, fairfield.edu
GROTON
Visual Arts
“Open Air: An Exhibit of Sculpture and Installation Art,” Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn, Avery Point, through Sept. 30. Open Air by Day, an exhibit of outdoor sculpture and installation art on the grounds, and Open Air by Night, a series of outdoor art film and video art projections onto the facades of the historic Branford House and Avery Point Lighthouse. All exhibits and events are free. openair2020.art.uconn.edu
HARTFORD
Dance
Columns Dance Festival, Bushnell Park Bandstand, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Dance classes, 2-6 p.m. Socially distanced outdoor seating. Tickets at columnsdance.com
Music
Free Outdoor Concert & Film: Music by Nelson Bello, Film screening of “Buena Vista Social Club,” Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St. Sept. 5, 6 p.m. realartways.org
Specials
Old State House Farmers Market, 800 Main St. Through Oct. 30. Tues, Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Masks required to enter. Social distancing and one-way foot traffic will be followed. 860- 522-6766, cga.ct.gov/osh/farmersmkt.asp
Visual Arts
“Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy,” “Fighting on the Home Front: Propaganda Posters of WWII,” “A Vote of Her Own: The Long Fight for Woman Suffrage,” Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. All In-person exhibits on view through Nov 30. Tue-Thu noon-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with museum admission. 860-236-5621, chs.org
LITCHFIELD
Music
The Zolla Boys, virtual concert hosted by White Memorial Conservation Center Museum on Zoom and simulcast on The Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live, Sept. 4, 7-8 p.m. Free. 860-567-0857, whitememorialcc.org
LYME
Visual Arts
“Point of View: The 99th Annual Elected Artist Exhibition,”and “Animal Kingdom,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Oct. 1. Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. 860-434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
MADISON
Visual Arts
Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Road. “Summer in New England,” through Sept. 26. 203-318-0616, susanpowellfineart.com
MILFORD
Lectures
Sharing Our Shores with Our Feathered Friends, virtual lecture hosted by Milford Library on Zoom, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Related lectures: will be two more lectures in this series: Help Birds on their Journey South, Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; All About Owls, Nov.17, 7 p.m. Join the meetings at milfordlibrary.org
Outdoors
About Boating Safety course, offered by USCG Auxiliary Milford Flotilla online, Sept. 9, 10, 6:30-9 p.m., and Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-noon. $60. State of CT Conservation ID Number before taking the ABS/PWC class is required. For a free ID number go to ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales. Advance registration required at a0142403.uscgaux.info. 203-530-3951.
Perform
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online outdoor events. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
Specials
Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks, Sept. 5-Nov. 14. Walk starts at Hotchkiss Bridge, Factory Lane. Online ticket price $18 per person, $23 walk-up ticket per person exact cash only. To ensure health, and safety walk is strictly limited to no more than 25 people. Advance tickets recommended. 203-214-7554, spiritsofmilford.com
Visual Arts
Milford Arts Council is accepting submissions for its next exhibit “The Story of Women.” Digital submissions due, Sept. 25. Exhibit runs Oct. 15-Nov. 19. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
MORRIS
Music
College Street Music Hall presents Twilight Concerts on The Farm: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, South Farm, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. $150; Connecticut Trasit Authority: Chicago Tribute, South Farm, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. $30-$20; Marcus King Trio, South Farm, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. $150. collegestreetmusichall.com
MYSTIC
Visual Arts
Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. “A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft,” exhibit on view in Collins Gallery. 860-572-0711, mysticseaport.org
NEW HAVEN
Music
Music Listening Class taught by New Haven Chorale Music Director Ed Bolkovac, via Zoom, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 7-8 p.m. Free. 203-776-7664, newhavenchorale.org
Specials
Kentucky Derby Day Party, Amarante’s Sea Cliff, 62 Cove St. Sept. 5, 4-8 p.m. Food, drink, music. Watch the Kentucky Derby Races. Masks and social distance required. Information at lwebb@ethniconline.net
Visual arts
“The Landscape, Real and Imagined,” City Gallery, 994 State St. Sept. 5-27. Sat-Sun, 2-4 p.m., and by appointment. Meet the artist, Sept. 5, and Sept. 26, 2-4 p. Limited to six visitors at a time. Masks must be worn. 203-782-2489, city-gallery.org
NEW LONDON
Visual Arts
“Stains Remain” Works by Michael Harvey, Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, 625 Williams St. Through Nov. 1. Free admission through Labor Day. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. “Peter Anton’s Sweet Dreams: Confectionary Sculpture,” through Oct. 18. 860-443-2545, lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN
Music
Parks and Recreation music series, Dickinson Park, 50 Elm Dr., Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. newtown-ct.gov
NORFOLK
Music
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will stream via website, Facebook and YouTube, concerts performed at the historic shed. All concerts begin 7 p.m. norfolkmusic.org
NORWALK
Lectures
Organization and Time Management series that begins with “Had it with Being Disorganized? How to Get Organized & Stay that Way,” virtual series with professional organizer Ronni Eisenberg hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-noon. Future workshops: Sept. 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required for each workshop at cfriedman@norwalkpl.org
Outdoors
Seaport Association dock, 4 N. Water St. Cruises through Sept. Sat, Sunday noon, 3 p.m.; sunset cruises Wed-Sun, 6 p.m. Weekday cruises Wed, 11:30 a.m.; Thur, Fri, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. $30, $18 ages 12 and under, and $75 family pack. Sunset cruises are $30 per person. All ticketing “contactless.” 25 passengers limit, masks required. 203-838-9444, seaport.org
ORANGE
Specials
Greek Food Takeout Event, presented by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Featuring a selection of popular Greek cuisine. Pre-order required, drive-through curbside pickup and takeout only (no eating on premises). Order online at odysseyexpress.org or call 203-795-1347.
SEYMOUR
Lectures
“The New York 1964/65 World’s Fair,” by Jason Scappaticci, virtual program hosted by Seymour Public Library on Zoom, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. Registration is not necessary. Visit the Library website or call for the link. seymourpubliclibrary.org, 203-888-3903
SHELTON
Stage
Valley Shakespeare Festival will be doing a LIVE performance of “Cyrano,” Veteran’s Memorial Park. Sept. 3-6, 7 p.m. Free. Suggested $10 donation. vsfestival.org
SOUTHINGTON
Comedy
Jessica Kirson, Mount Southington Ski Area’s patio and lawn area, 396 Mt. Vernon Road. Sept. 5, 8-10 p.m. $30. First glass of beer or wine included with ticket. Tables will be socially distanced and table service provided. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
STRATFORD
Specials
National Helicopter Museum at Railroad Station (east bound), 2480 Main St. By appointment only. Masks required. Free admission, parking. 203-375-8857, nationalhelicoptermuseum.org
TORRINGTON
Visual Arts
“Here and Hereafter,” solo exhibit of mixed media painting and works on paper by Housatonic Community College studio art adjunct professor Lydia Viscardi, Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St. Through Oct. 3. Hours: Fri-Sun 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. Virtual Tour of the exhibit available on the website when the show opens. Artists Talk via Zoom in mid-Sept. 860-618-7222, fivepointsgallery.org
TRUMBULL
Music
Summer Concert Series: Mass-Conn-Fusion, Sept. 8, (rain date Sept. 15), Town Hall Green Gazebo, 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing and masks required. 203-452-5060, trumbull-ct.gov
UNCASVILLE
Comedy
Big Jay Oakerson, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 3, 8 p.m.; Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, 7, 9:30 p.m. $55-$20. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
Specials
“Over the Edge” event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 4. Over the Edge lets participants rappell more than 30 stories down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower. Find out more and register at SOCT.org.
WATERBURY
Visual arts
Mattatuck Museum exhibits “Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist;” and “Women’s Sphere: Selections from the Collection” online until the end of the year. mattmuseum.org
WATERFORD
Stage
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced its Summer season will be held entirely online. theoneill.org
WEST HARTFORD
Dance
Ballet Theatre Company offers Keep Dancing At Home Guide. Ballet fun with Movement Monday, Technique Tuesday, Workout Wednesday, Theraband Thursday, Fun Friday, Stretch Saturday, Sharing Sunday. dancebtc.org
Visual arts
West Hartford Art League exhibit “CT+6” Regional Juried Exhibit. Show will run Sept. 6-Oct.11. westhartfordart.org
WEST HAVEN
Specials
West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center, 30 Hood Terr. is open Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Guided tours available. 203-934-1111, whmilmuseum.org
WOODBRIDGE
Specials
Farm-to-Table Gala, “Food for Good,” virtual fundraising dinner hosted by Massaro Community Farm, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Take-home meal paired with a virtual program of live and recorded segments. Meal pick-up at the farm, Sept. 4, join in virtually, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. $100/pp. Tickets at MassaroFarm.Square.Site.
WATERBURY
Visual arts
Mattatuck Museum exhibits “Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist;” and “Women’s Sphere: Selections from the Collection” online until the end of the year. mattmuseum.org
WATERFORD
Stage
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced its Summer season will be held entirely online. theoneill.org
WEST HARTFORD
Dance
Ballet Theatre Company offers Keep Dancing At Home Guide. Ballet fun with Movement Monday, Technique Tuesday, Workout Wednesday, Theraband Thursday, Fun Friday, Stretch Saturday, Sharing Sunday. dancebtc.org
WILTON
Specials
Wilton Library’ s drive-thru window to pick up physical materials is open. Drive-thru located on Godfrey Place, will be open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Library building remains closed to the public. 203-762-3950.
Visual Arts
Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit, a virtual festival hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site. All artists can submit n image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at the park. Submissions accepted online through Sept. 30 by email to carly_buta@partner.nps.gov. All works will be included in a virtual exhibit on Weir Farm’s website that will go live on Weir Farm’s 30th Birthday, Oct. 31. nps.gov/wefa
WEST HAVEN
Specials
West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center, 30 Hood Terr. is open Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Guided tours available. 203-934-1111, whmilmuseum.org
WOODBRIDGE
Specials
Farm-to-Table Gala, “Food for Good,” virtual fundraising dinner hosted by Massaro Community Farm, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Take-home meal paired with a virtual program of live and recorded segments. Meal pick-up at the farm, Sept. 4, join in virtually, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. $100/pp. Tickets at MassaroFarm.Square.Site.
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