Acabella was founded in 2001 by two friends who had recently moved to Darien and were eager to sing a cappella music, as they had done in college. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Capella Concert This Sunday, 5 to 6 PM at Darien Library
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Arts & Entertainment
Art receptions, author appearances, performing arts and some film events
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Director Mira Nair Takes Questions at Avon Thursday After Her Film ‘Salaam Bombay!’
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Avon Theatre presents the Anglo-Indian film Salaam Bombay! (1988) on Thursday, May 17, and after the performance, the director, Mira Nair, will take questions from the audience. The film, shown at 7:30 p.m. won the Golden Camera and Prix de Publique awards at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Film, Avon Theatre Events 2018
Photos by Nanci Natale on Display Through May at Atria Darien
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Atria Darien cordially invites you to see the photography of Nanci Natale, on display daily for the rest of May in the Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Art Exhibits, Photography, Atria Darien 2018, Nanci Natale
‘The Salvatones’ A Capella Ensemble Sings This Saturday, May 19 at St Luke’s Church
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The Saint Luke’s Friends of Music are excited to present an afternoon with one of New York’s finest professional singing ensembles, The Salvatones, on Saturday, May 19 at 5 p.m. in St. Luke’s Church. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Churches, Music, Saint Luke's Friends of Music, Salvatones
Letter: Thanks, Darien, for Supporting ‘Cabaret’ with Nine Sold-Out Performances
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To the editor:
Thank you, Darien, for coming out in droves to enjoy the Darien Arts Center production of Cabaret. Because of your support we had nine sold-out performances of this show in a setting that gave the community a high-quality theatre experience. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Arts Center, Theater, Cabaret, The Lipstick Project 2018
Impressionist Artists in CT and Local WPA Artists: Lecture Thursday at Historical Society
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Hear about Impressionist artists who made Connecticut their home, and also local artists from the Works Progress Administration, during an art history lecture on Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Darien Historical Society. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops, Darien Historical Society
Weed Beach Fest Coming June 2: Must Buy Tix for Clam Bake, But Admission and Puns Are Free
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On Saturday, June 2 Darien Parks & Recreation Department will once again be SHELLABRATING with live music, food and games everyone is SHORE to enjoy! (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts & Entertainment, Outdoors, Parents & Kids, Darien Parks and Recreation Department 2018, Weed Beach Fest, Weed Beach Fest 2018
Greenwich International Film Festival’s 2018 Program Lineup Announced
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The lineup of events for the 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) was recently announced at a party for the 2018 program, which runs from May 31 through June 3 in Greenwich. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Film, Greenwich International Film Festival, Greenwich International Film Festival 2018
Four Fifth Graders from Royle School Selected to Participate in State Elementary Honors Choir
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Four Royle fifth graders were selected to participate in the 2018 Elementary Honors Choir at the Connecticut Music Education Association Conference on April 20 at the CT Convention Center in Hartford. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education, Music, CMEA Elementary Honors Choir 2018, Royle School 2017-2018
Rowayton Gardeners Club 2018 Spring Market Blooms on Saturday, May 19
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Transform your garden from winter weary to glorious spring! The Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Spring Market is the perfect place for plants and ideas. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gardening, Weekend Events, Rowayton Gardeners Spring Market
Actor and Singer Raymond G. Michaud Named Master of Ceremonies for Darien’s Got Talent
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Veteran actor, singer and entertainer, Raymond G. Michaud has been announced as Master of Ceremonies for Darien’s Got Talent, the Darien Arts Center’s talent competition taking place on June 23. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Auditions, Darien Arts Center, Darien's Got Talent 2018, Raymond Michaud
Schedule of 12 Darien School Concerts Starts Monday, April 30
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The Darien Public Schools Music Department recently announced its spring concert calendar, which runs from April 30 to May 31. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education, Music, Darien Public Schools Music Department 2018, Music Department 2017-2018, Spring Concerts 2018
The Darien Foundation Celebrates 20 Years with Yacht Rock Gala
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The Darien Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization that provides grants for technology and capital initiatives throughout Darien, will celebrate its 20th year with a gala and fundraiser at the Tokeneke Club, on Saturday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community Organizations, Weekend Events, An Evening of Yacht Rock, Darien Foundation 2018
Jazz Quartet Performs Sunday Morning, April 29 at United Church of Rowayton
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A special music program featuring a jazz quartet will be presented by the United Church of Rowayton this Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. All are invited to the annual event. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Music, Jazz 2018, United Church of Rowayton 2018
REMINDER: Model Boat Regatta with Racing at Tilley Pond Park May 5
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The Darien Youth Commission invites you to the Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta on Saturday, May 5. There will be ample opportunity for EVERYONE in the family to enjoy the event, with face painting and tattooing from the Depot, musical entertainment sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, and Georgie the Clown will be on hand passing out balloons thanks to the generous support of the Darien Parks & Recreation Department! (more…) Continue Reading →