The Darien Arts Center’s annual smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, is accepting entries at the DAC website through Feb. 29. (more…) Continue Reading →
Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
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Arts & Entertainment
Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
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Public Invited to Opening Reception Jan 26 for Silvermine Arts Guild New Members Exhibition
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Silvermine Arts Center will welcome more than 50 new members (including three from Darien) to its Guild of Artists in January 2020 with a New Members Exhibition presenting a broad spectrum of innovative work. The public is invited to the opening reception, which will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is free. The New Members Exhibition runs Jan. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Art Exhibits, Donna Namnoun, James Buxton, Laura Pflug, Silvermine Arts Center 2020, Silvermine New Members Exhibition 2020
Songs for Seeds, a Kiddie Rock Band, Gives 30-Minute Concert Friday Morning at Darien Library
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Songs for Seeds, a kiddie rock band featuring interactive performances that appeal to all ages, will perform a 30-minute concert Friday morning in the Community Room at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Music, Parents & Kids, Songs for Seeds 2020
Register Soon for Winter/Spring Dance Classes at Darien Arts Center
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Registration is open for Darien Arts Center winter/spring dance classes, beginning Jan. 20, with a wide variety for all ages and skill levels. Don’t wait too long — classes fill quickly. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Dance, Darien Arts Center, Parents & Kids, Dance Classes 2020
Music Classes Begin in January at Darien Arts Center: You Can Register Your Kid Now
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Registration is available now for music classes that begin in January at Darien Arts Center. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Darien Arts Center, Music, Music Classes 2020
Persian Music and Poetry To Be Spoken, Played and Discussed at St Luke’s on Jan 11
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Persian music and poetry will be featured at an evening concert-talk, “Gifts From the Magi: Music and Poetry of the Near East,” by Amir Vahab and Ensemble at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. Luke’s Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Music, Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops, Amir Vahab, Persian Music, Persian Poetry
Maritime Garage Gallery Winter Exhibit, ‘Seeds of Peace’ Runs Through Feb 29
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Stop by the Maritime Garage Gallery’s winter exhibit in SoNo to experience a sense of calm during the busy holiday season. The works of art featured in the gallery’s “Seeds of Peace” exhibit embrace the senses of peace and serenity. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Art Exhibits, Maritime Garage Gallery 2019, Maritime Garage Gallery 2020, Norwalk Parking Authority 2019, Norwalk Parking Authority 2020, Seeds of Peace Exhibit
You Can See, for Free, the 6.5-Minute ‘Prologue’ to Christopher Nolan’s Movie, ‘Tenet’ at Maritime Aquarium’s IMAX
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A short prologue to Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” one of the most anticipated movies of summer 2020, is now playing in exclusive 15/70 IMAX film – for free – over the holiday period at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Film, Maritime Aquarium, IMAX 2019, Tenet
Santa, Animal Rides, Caroling and Hot Cocoa at ‘Holiday Magic’ Christmas Season Event Downtown
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On Saturday, Dec. 7, Santa will arrive at Grove Street Plaza and come down the Chimney to visit with children, who get to ride on animals, sip hot cocoa and listen to carolers from Darien High School. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Weekend Events, Holiday Magic 2019
Wreath-Making Workshop at Darien Arts Center
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Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Darien Arts Center and have a relaxing morning of creativity at their Saturday morning Wreath Making Workshop on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Arts Center, Holidays, Weekend Events, Wreath Making 2019, Wreathmaking 2019
Rowayton Gardeners Christmas Market Coming Saturday, Dec 7
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From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Rowayton Community Center transforms into a stunning showcase of holiday decorations with the annual Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Charity Events and Opportunities, Gardening, Holidays, Weekend Events
One-of-a-Kind Gifts Offered at Rowayton Arts Center Holiday Gift Show, Nov 29 to Dec 24
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Shop one-of-a-kind gifts by local artists at Rowayton Arts Center’s annual Holiday Gift Show from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24, 2019. There’s a Coffee and Bagels breakfast offered at the RAC this Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Holidays, Weekend Events, Rowayton Arts Center 2019, Rowayton Arts Center Holiday Gift Show 2019
‘Blinded by the Light’ — Darien Library’s Friday Night Feature
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Darien Library’s Friday Night Feature film, “Blinded by the Light,” tells the story of a British teen of Pakistani descent whose life is altered when he’s introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Film, Blinded by the Light, Darien Library Friday Night Feature 2019
Curator H.S. Miller of Darien Describes Bruce Museum’s Coming Exhibit: a ‘2D Cabinet of Curiosities’
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Opening on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Bruce Museum’s latest exhibition will feature depictions of sea serpents crushing ships, seven-foot-tall giants, a mummified Porsche, and a menagerie of other oddities sure to pique the interest of any visitor interested in the intersection of art and science. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Art Exhibits, Bruce Museum 2019, Collecting Reimagined: A 2D Curiosity Cabinet, H.S. Miller
‘Frozen II’ — Darien Community-Wide Movie, Coming Dec 2
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Attention movie lovers: Mark your calendars — on Monday, Dec. 2, Frozen II, the annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday gift drive will again take place at the Darien Playhouse. (more…) Continue Reading →