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Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
A screening of the film “GroundWar: When Playing Fields become Battlefields,” followed by a discussion with the film maker, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
The fifth annual Artists at Grove Street Plaza open-air art show will feature top local painters, photographers and ceramicists, with live chamber music and five food vendors as part of a Paris-style exhibit produced with Darien talent. (more…) Continue Reading →
“Marine & Coastal Art,” a new exhibit opening on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Rowayton Arts Center, features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Bruce ConsTRUCKS, a day of free family fun on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 8 will have construction trucks and other vehicles for kids to explore, an array of children’s crafts and other hands-on activities, a visit by the “Bubble Bus,” live music, food and ice cream trucks, and more. (more…) Continue Reading →
Exit Ramp Band performs contemporary rock and “neo-soul” outdoors Friday night, Sept. 6 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Norwalk Oyster Festival, with music, food, carnival rides and other fun, will take place this weekend in Veterans Park. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Slice of Saugatuck Festival in Westport takes place from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, with over four dozen of Saugatuck restaurants, shops and galleries inviting the community to come and sample their offerings. The event in the Saugatuck section of Westport also features live music, fire trucks for kids to touch, an auction, a Belt Tae Kwon Do demonstration and a chance to learn about 3D printing. (more…) Continue Reading →
Young & talented performers in Grades 3 to 6 will be given a chance to shine in the Darien Arts Center’s classic Broadway style production, “Regards to Broadway.” (more…) Continue Reading →
The Blues & Views Festival returns to Westport with two days of sensational music, soulful sounds, tantalizing tastes and a swingin’ street party vibe along the banks of the Saugatuck River. (more…) Continue Reading →
This Friday Aug. 30, start the holiday weekend at Darien Summer Nights: We welcome back to Grove Street Plaza a local favorite, Wingmen. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Arts Center has announced the addition of two new instructors to their dance faculty. (more…) Continue Reading →
In the 2018 documentary “The Biggest Little Farm, a documentarian and his wife attempt to establish a farm outside LA while facing wildfires, pests and predators. (more…) Continue Reading →
Busker performs Friday, Aug. 23 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. (more…) Continue Reading →
Richard “Cookie” Thomas performs outdoors Sunday, Aug.18 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. (more…) Continue Reading →
Cha Wa will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 in a free outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport. (more…) Continue Reading →