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Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
Grammy Award Winner Marc Cohn will perform in concert with The Coasters on Thursday, April 4 to benefit Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County. The singer/songwriter is best known for his hit song Walking in Memphis, from his 1991 album of the same name. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien High School’s Theater 308 has kindly invited Darien seniors to attend the dress rehearsal of Chicago The Musical at Darien High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.
(The date has been changed from an earlier announcement.)
Seniors can enjoy the show free of charge without the crowds expected at performances over the weekend. Free transportation to and from the Darien High School is also available through At Home In Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
New York City TV and film acting studio, MN Acting Studio, is opening a second location in downtown Darien this month at 22 Grove St. (more…) Continue Reading →
It would be criminal if you missed it: Darien High School’s Chicago the Musical! Theatre 308 will present the high school edition of the longest running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, at the Darien High School Auditorium, March 22 – 30, 2019. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Library presents Libby Skala, winner of the London Fringe’s Best Solo Performer Award, in her new solo show, Irena Sendler: Rescuing the Rescuer, a heroic intergenerational story about the power of one person to effect change in the world, on Sunday, March 31. (more…) Continue Reading →
The latest concert in Darien Library’s Studio Showcase Series, this Sunday, March 9 from 5 to 6 p.m., will focus on “Ma Mere L’Oye” by Maurice Ravel. (more…) Continue Reading →
Stamford Symphony President and CEO, Russell Jones announces Beethoven250, the 2019-2020 Season during the continuation of the symphony’s music director search. The symphony is now accepting renewed memberships for the upcoming season. (more…) Continue Reading →
Twice this weekend, Conductor Michael Stern will lead the Stamford Symphony in The Path to Jupiter program, which includes works by Mozart, Haydn and Schubert. The concert takes place on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. at Stamford’s Palace Theatre. (more…) Continue Reading →
On the day after the nationwide release of the “Captain Marvel” movie, meet Marvel Comics characters Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Captain America in special live appearances on Saturday, March 9 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. (more…) Continue Reading →
To the editor:
We are fortunate to have many individuals and local businesses that value the importance of arts in our community and that support the Darien Arts Center. The DAC, which is not subsidized by the town of Darien, solely depends on funding from its programs, donations, grants, and fundraising. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien’s newest coffee house, Caffè Nero, will be host to “Coffee & Culture,” a benefit for the Darien Arts Center, on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6:30p.m. to 9 p.m.
The evening will include live acoustic music by DAC music instructor Dan Saulpaugh, artwork by the 2018 Ginny Wright Scholarship recipient Nadia Czebiniak, and complimentary beverages and light fare provided by Caffè Nero. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien High School will host its sixth Annual Jazz Jamboree at 4 p.m., Friday, March 1 at the high school auditorium. Twelve area high school ensembles will be competing. Admission is $5. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien’s Community Festival of the Arts has expanded into a festival of the arts and sciences, this year — and it’s coming (at the speed of light from a far corner of the galaxy, but you knew that) Saturday, March 2. The festival includes professional face painters, caricaturists, science experiments, dance presentations, crafts and more. (more…) Continue Reading →
One of New York City’s premeir country bands, CC & the Boys, will perform at the annual Kids In Crisis Spring Fling, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, on Friday, March 1 at Greenwich Country Club. (more…) Continue Reading →
Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter and compete for cash prizes at DarienArts.org. The deadline to enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest Pic Darien is Feb. 14. (more…) Continue Reading →