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Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
Darien Library presents a new four-week, Tuesday lecture series on music and faith taught by Gil Harel. (Watch his previous lectures.) All lectures take place from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Darien Library, starting this Tuesday, Nov. 20. (more…) Continue Reading →
In Elf, The Musical, a fish-out-of-water comedy based on the cherished 2003 holiday movie, we follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. (more…) Continue Reading →
Sting, Vanessa Williams and saxophonist David Sanborn, who will each perform a couple holiday-themed songs at a concert with music producer, singer and songwriter Rob Mathes and his band at two Christmas concerts just over the state border in Purchase, New York. (more…) Continue Reading →
A bicycle stunt team, dance troupes, floats, 11 award-winning bands and, of course, 14 colossal helium ballonsPlease join us at the 2o18 Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular starting at 12 noon on Sunday, Nov. 18. The festivities start the day before, from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Giant Balloon Inflation Party at the intersection of Hoyt and Summer Streets in Stamford where you can watch the drama of giant helium balloons coming to life. The party will have live music, clowns, cartoon characters and a meet-and-greet with Santa. (more…) Continue Reading →
On Saturday, Dec. 1, Santa will arrive at Grove Street Plaza and come down the chimney to visit with children. Families can be entertained while waiting for his arrival with Rides on the Giant Animals — Lucy the Polar Bear and Rudy the Reindeer, Carolers from Darien High School will entertain all and there will be hot cocoa. (more…) Continue Reading →
Due to the weather and the school district decision to cancel after-school and evening activities, the Thursday evening Theatre 308 performance of Our Town has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Nov.17 at 2 p.m.
Tickets purchased for Thursday will be honored for the 2 p.m. Saturday show. Separately, the play is being performed Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Paintings by area artists Hanneke Goedkoop and Sandy Mills are on display in the “Spirit of Nature” exhibit at Darien Nature Center, now through Jan. 19. A wine and cheese opening reception for the artists will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. This event is free and open to the public. A total of 30 percent of sales proceeds will be donated to the Nature Center. Continue Reading →
The Silvermine Galleries will present a Guild Group Exhibition with new work by 44 members of the Silvermine Guild of Artists. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., and the exhibition runs through Dec. 20. (more…) Continue Reading →
Award-winning pedal steel guitar artists and Nashville music performers will be performing on Saturday night, Nov. 18 at the Piedmont Club’s Piedmont Lounge in Darien. The next day, they’ll perform at the Pedal Steel Guitar Association Show at the Doubletree Hotel in Norwalk. (more…) Continue Reading →
Award-winning Nashville recording artists and local country western band, Gunsmoke is performing its latest Music for Hope benefit concert, “A Country Christmas,” on Dec. 1 at the Piedmont Club in Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Meet artist Kevin Dailey at the Bemer pop-up shop in the Noroton Heights Shopping Center, where his abstract art and sailing photography are on display. You can also get free Bemer therapy sessions at the open house event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
On Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. the Darien Community Association’s Duo Piano Group will perform their fall concert, “Celebrating 70 Happy Years!” with family fun for all. Join them to celebrate with refreshments, cupcakes and balloons. (more…) Continue Reading →
Saint Luke’s Parish in Darien will mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, ending WWI, with performance of Gabriel Fore’s “Requiem” on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. A second concert will take place the same day at 4 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
For one $75 ticket (which actually costs 83.32 with the unavoidable added charges), you can go to one of six Westport restaurants at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 10, then see a concert by Kasey Tyndall. (more…) Continue Reading →
To honor the men and women who have served – and are serving – our country, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering free admission to veterans and current active-duty military throughout the month of November. (more…) Continue Reading →