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Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) will host a creative writing workshop in which participants take in the artwork in the current RAC exhibition, “Autumn Juried Show” for inspiration in writing a poem. (more…) Continue Reading →
Come to the Caffeine & Carburetors gathering of classic cars on display and on the road Sunday morning in Waveny Park for the season closer with a salute to the Great Gatsby era. (more…) Continue Reading →
All art is in dialogue with other art, says Wall Street Journal art critic Lance Esplund, who continues his lecture series on modern art on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Darien Community Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) presents another @RAC Artists Talk from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23. This evening of conversation with artists in the current exhibition, “Autumn Juried Show,” will be moderated by Mindy Green. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival brings some Halloween spookiness and fun for kids this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
The First Congregational Church in Greenwich will be hosting the Connecticut Choral Festival concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19 with a day-long rehearsal, meal, and evening concert. (more…) Continue Reading →
One of New Canaan’s most architecturally significant homes could become yet another major draw for visitors to the town, under a broad vision sketched out by the owners of the residence and local volunteers seeking to boost the economy and tourism here. (more…) Continue Reading →
Over 30 New England craft breweries will serve up their favorite seasonal beer tastings at Westoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in the heart of downtown Westport. (more…) Continue Reading →
In 1990, two young boys playing in a Connecticut quarry made a startling discovery, which led to an even more frightening revelation — evidence of a vampire scare in early New England. Hear the chilling true story, Vampires in New England, with Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Connecticut’s archaeologist emeritus, during the Darien Historical Society’s Historical Halloween on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Families can kick-off their Halloween festivities with the Darien Arts Center’s first-ever Halloween Family Fest, a free event from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 26. Children of all ages will have fun and get in the spirit of Halloween with crafts, treats, storytelling, sing-alongs and drop-in dance classes at the complementary family-oriented event, where all are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. (more…) Continue Reading →
CALLING ALL KIDS! The Darien Playhouse will be showing two episodes of Disney’s newest program, “Gabby & the Unsittables” this Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The two 22-minute episodes are free of charge, as is the popcorn and drinks. (more…) Continue Reading →
Featuring cider, pony rides, historical games and crafts, the annual Homestead Harvest Festival at Mather Homestead
Harvest Fest, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, will allow visitors to taste a piece of Darien’s history and enjoy the beautiful property. (more…) Continue Reading →
A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center, with works by 83 area artists, will be on view Oct. 13 through Nov. 9, 2019.
The “Autumn Juried Show,” an all-media exhibition, features artwork by 83 artists from the area, chosen from over 350 submissions. The opening reception is free and open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m., this Sunday, Oct. Continue Reading →
Art by Linda McKie McClellan will be in display through the month of October at Atria Darien’s Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery. (more…) Continue Reading →
Danette Meigel is teaching the new “Mommy and Me: Music and Movement” class at the Darien Arts Center. Music and Movement is geared toward children ages 18-months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. (more…) Continue Reading →