The Fire & Ice Winter Festival at Columbus Park in Stamford on Saturday, Jan. 27 will feature ice sculpting demonstrations, interactive ice photo frame, fire pits and live music.
— an announcement from the Stamford Downtown Special Services District
The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Then, from 5 to 9 p.m., “Prelude,” a walk-through light installation will be open at nearby Mill River Park, diagonally across Washington Boulevard from Columbus Park.
At 1 p.m., Kari Kola, the artist who created “Prelude” will give a free talk at Mill River Park (you’ll need to register for that; a link and details are at the bottom of this article.)
These Columbus Park restaurants are participating in the event: Acuario Restaurant, The Americano, Columbus Park Trattoria, Fiesta on Main, FIN II Japanese Restaurant, Kouzina Greek Taverna, Noches de Colombia, Tiernan’s Bar & Restaurant, Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea and more.
Live Music will be provided by Me & D
Vendors at the event include Snuud, Plain and Fancy Boutique, Whimsical Wicks, Woof ‘n Whisk
Following Fire & Ice we encourage attendees to head over to Mill River Park for “Prelude” — a free-to-the-public walk-through light installation by light artist Kari Kola.
As you stroll down the path along the Mill River, pause to enjoy the slow, contemplative music and take notice of how the lights installed among the dormant riverbed gardens highlight the stark beauty of nature in midwinter.
After taking in the beauty of this unique light installation, take a spin on the ice at Mill River Park’s Cohen Skating Center, ride the Carousel at the Brownstein | Selkowitz Carousel Pavilion.
More About Prelude
— an announcement from the Mill River Park Collaborative
This installation will be open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 27.
As you stroll down the path along the Mill River, pause to enjoy the slow, contemplative music and take notice of how the lights installed among the dormant riverbed gardens highlight the stark beauty of nature in midwinter.
As an artist marking his first venture in the U.S., Kari Kola’s “Prelude” symbolizes a fresh chapter in his artistic journey with Community Curator Fernando Luis Alvarez.
‘Prelude’ Artist’s Talk at 1 PM
— an announcement from the Mill River Park Collective
You can register here to attend a family-friendly artist talk with Kari Kola, renowned light artist who made his U.S. debut in Mill River Park with his “Prelude” light installation along the West side path! Mr. Kola will be giving a little insight into how he makes his pieces and will his sources of inspiration for his work.
WHO:
ALL Ages
WHERE:
Whittingham Discovery Center at 1040 Washington Boulevard in Stamford (in front of the skating rink)
WHEN:
Jan. 27 • 1 PM
HOW MUCH:
FREE