Specials
Derby Historical Society’s 12th Night Celebration, David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Masks required. Group/tour sizes monitored.203-735-1908, [email protected]
Visual Arts
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, presents “The Painted Doors of Branford,” Over sixty decorated doors will be displayed on Main St. as a symbolic reopening of our community. Visit the display, vote for your favorites, and participate in the silent auction to purchase and bring your favorite door home. All monies raised fund college scholarships for deserving & talented students who will be furthering their education in the written, visual & performing arts. [email protected]
Comedy
Jeff Dye, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. $120-$40; Jan. 8, 9, 6 & 8 p.m. $132-$44. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
“A Light in the Darkness,” virtual concert recorded at The Klein Memorial Auditorium, featuring pianist Tiffany Poon and twenty-seven GBS musicians, all socially distanced, under the direction of conductor Eric Jacobsen, will be available for at-home viewing through Feb. 1. $23. Tickets at gbs.org
Visual Arts
“In Accordion Time, Unfolding,” show by London Calling Collective, featuring mail art in the form of poetic accordion-fold books as well as diverse digital dialogues, the show reflects the bonds between artists as individuals and as a group as they reimagine community for life during and after a pandemic, Ursa Gallery, 100 Main St. Through Feb. 12, noon- 6 p.m. ursa.gallery
Holidays
Holiday Exhibit: “Home Sweet Home,” Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St. In-person exhibit runs through Jan. 10. Masks and use of hand sanitizer required upon entering the Gallery. Hours Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org.
Visual Arts
Joy Bush will exhibit her work, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Jan-March. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to 1 or 2 visitors from the same household at one time, masks required. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
Books
Author Talk with Danielle Martin, author of “Glimmer As You Can,” virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Jan. 6, 7 p.m. Registration required. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary.org
Specials
Virtual Live-Streaming and On Demand Meditation from Odiyana Center. Classes include guided meditations and practical advice to carry into daily life. For information, weekly class schedule and online registration, visit meditationinconnecticut.org
Holidays
Holiday Train Show, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Through Feb. 14. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $7 students, $6 children (6-12), under 6 free. Timed, ticketed admission for all guests, including members. 860-767-8269, ctrivermuseum.org
Visual Arts
River Valley Artists group show with works by artists from Essex, Chester and Deep River, Earth and Fire Art Studio, 2 Main St. Through Jan. 23. Gallery hours: Wed, Thu 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri, Sat noon-4 p.m. earthandfireartstudio.com, 860-767-753-2425.
Outdoors
Nature Walk at Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1530 Bronson Road. Self-guided tour highlights some of the specimen trees and historic markers. Brochure with map available at the office kiosk or click the QR code from your smartphone to use the audio tour.
Visual Arts
“A Way of Feeling: Anna Pietrzak, Thomas Agrinier, and Hollis Heichemer,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Masks required and all State Covid protocols followed. [email protected], 212-628-4000.
Holidays
“The Nutcracker Reimagined,” performed by Ballet Theatre Company, Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road. Through Jan. 10. $20 members & children, $25 nonmembers. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets sold at the door. All safety precautions enforced.
Visual Arts
Open Air by Day, an exhibit of outdoor sculpture and installation art on the grounds, and Open Air by Night, a series of outdoor art film and video art projections onto the facades of the historic Branford House and Avery Point Lighthouse. All exhibits and events are free. openair2020.art.uconn.edu
Specials
Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. is open outside. The public is welcome on the museum grounds to see the historic buildings in person, explore the site’s history through new interpretive signs, figure out the three Visitor Center “What Is It?” window displays, and play a scavenger hunt and submit answers for a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Outdoor visitors are also encouraged to picnic, play catch, read, paint, etc. Social distancing required. Online offerings with photos, videos, and historical information on social media, a museum collections database , and a Whitfield House virtual tour. Parking is free. 203-453-2457 or e-mail [email protected].
Educational
Greenwich Art Society Studio School Winter Term opens for hybrid, in-person & new online classes. Classes start Jan. 8. G.A.S. Studio School will follow strict Covid safety protocols for those classes to be held in studio. Winter term class schedule and registration availability at greenwichartsociety.org
Visual arts
“Art History for Travelers,” online class hosted by Greenwich Art Society on Zoom, Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 4:30-6 p.m. $100 tuition. Register with Mary Newcomb at [email protected] or 203-629-1533.
Music
Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Spotlight: Music for Strings & Organ, through Jan. 10. Part of the virtual on-demand HSO Spotlight Series. Tickets and information available at hartfordsymphony.org.
Specials
Family Grab & Go Bags: Ordinary to Extraordinary, Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library, One Elizabeth St. Jan. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Transform ordinary items into extraordinary art with a free family Grab and Go bag, available for one day only. Look closely at collages made by Clifford Mitchell, a Connecticut artist, and see how many shapes, objects, and colors you can find within. Then, create your own collage. All necessary materials included. 860-236-5621, chs.org
Visual Arts
“Ali Banisadr / MATRIX 185,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Through Feb. 14; “Made in Connecticut: Celebrating 25 Years of the CT Art Trail,” through Feb. 7. Visitors are required to wear a face mask and observe social distance while on the grounds of the Wadsworth and inside the museum. Visit website for required advance registration, current hours and admission. “Sculpture in the City” a cityscape-focused program activating the works of sculpture and architectural design on the grounds of the Wadsworth and Main St. thewadsworth.org.
Films
50th Anniversary of Earth Day with One Earth, Our Earth Film Series, Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road. Doc’s & Dialog line-up: “A Simpler Way,” Jan. 6; “A Time to Choose,” Feb. 3. All films run 6-8 p.m. Free will offering. Limited to 25 with registration required. Bring a brown bag dinner. Tea, coffee and packaged snack served. 860-567-8302, thecommunitycenter.org
Visual Arts
“Perspectives of a Pandemic,” Galleries at WORK_SPACE, 903 Main St. In-person exhibit through Jan. 31. Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Galleries at WORK_SPACE are thrilled to partner with EquityCT for the second annual diversity, equity and inclusion art exhibit and experience. Related event: Equity Symposium co-produced by EquityCT, Jan. 9, and a companion exhibit by local high school students. 860-647-3168, workspacemanchester.com
Specials
“How Networking Can Grow Your Business,” Do’s and Dont’s of effective networking and how to grow your business through making the right connections, virtual presentation hosted by Network of Executive Women, Jan. 5, at noon. Virtual meeting fees are $5 members, $10 guests. Register at networkofexecutivewomen.org
Visual Arts
Milford Arts Council announces its project grant, “Meet Me At The Bench,” awarded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development: Office of the Arts. Bench designs by creatives, artists, and craftsmen who created and will install six unique benches re-imagined as artistic and community experiences throughout downtown Milford. Project which will launch in Spring 2021.
Holiday Lights Spectacular, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd. Through Jan. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Face coverings required and social distancing is maintained in our wide open campus of stores. oldemistickvillage.com
Visual Arts
“Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea,” Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. New exhibit now open, C.D. Mallory Building “A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft,” exhibit on view in Collins Gallery. 860-572-0711, mysticseaport.org
Visual Arts
“2020/20+ Women @ NBMAA,” New Britain Museum of American Art on view through Jan. 31; “Some Day is Now, Women, Art & Social Change,” on view through Jan. 24. 860-229-0257, nbmaa.org
Visual Arts
“Peter Monaghan: Fold” solo exhibit, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through Jan. 9. 203-801-9590, heathergaudiofineart.com
Holidays
Music
New Haven Symphony Orchestra presents Alternative Programming online and social media: NHSO @Home Series: NHSO musicians and guest artists perform music from home; Instrument Selection Resource Center; and Listen Up! Podcast Series. newhavensymphony.org
Specials
Natural Science Illustration Classes for Adults, offered by Yale Peabody Museum on-line through its Natural Science Illustration Program. Registration is open beginning in Jan. Register and information, visit peabody.yale.edu or call 203-432-3775.
Stage
“Abundancia,” presented and performed as a pre-recorded radio play accompanied by a video with technical elements by Matchbox Theatre Company, Jan. 1-10. Tickets are $12 and will go towards paying the creative team that put the show together. Tickets at bit.ly/3ok34H0
Visual Arts
“Perseverance: Three Artists Work through Stressful Times,” City Gallery, 994 State St. Jan. 2-31. Sat-Sun 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. Free admission. Artists in the gallery: Michael Zack, Jan. 2; Ruth Sack, Jan. 3; and Susan Newbold, Jan. 31. Number of visitors limited to six at a time. Mask and observe social distancing protocols required. 203-782-2489, city-gallery.org
Visual Arts
“Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Through Jan. 17; “Things Come Apart,” on view through Feb. 7; “Melissa Barbieri: Memories, Dreams & Archetypes,” on view through Jan. 24. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. 860-443-2545, lymanallyn.org
Visual Arts
“When the Snow Flies,” Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, 11 Railroad St. Through Jan. 9. Gallery hours: Thu noon- 3 p.m.; Fri & Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-3 p.m. gallery25ct.com
Lectures
ArtScapades Lecture: “Cuban Art Uncovered: From Havana to the World,” virtual presentation hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Register by e-mail to [email protected]
Outdoors
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Seal-Spotting and Birding Cruises: Jan. 9, 1 p.m. and Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Advance reservations required. $31.50, $26.50 for Aquarium members. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium.org
Visual Arts
Call to artists for a juried exhibit titled, “Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lockdown,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Submission deadline is Feb. 15, noon. Exhibit will open April 8 and run through Aug. 29, and will be held in the Billiards Room. Fine arts media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing, pastel, small sculpture, mixed media, photography, monotype, monoprint, and fiber art accepted. $35 fee for four images inclusive of a one-year membership will be required to enter. Enter submissions on the website. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Specials
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop, 605 Orange Center Road. Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks required. 203-795-3106.
Lectures
ARTalk with Michael Gitlitz, Executive Director of the Katonah Museum of Art, with an online webinar hosted by Ridgefield Library on Zoom, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. He will focus on the history, mission, and architecture of the KMA and will feature several past, current, and future exhibits of note at the Museum. Register at ridgefieldlibrary.org or call 203-438-2282.
Visual arts
Exhibit “Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries, through May 9, 2021. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org
Visual Arts
2021 New Members Exhibit-Multi Media Art, virtual exhibit offered online by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, Jan. 9-Feb. 6. 203-325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org
Lectures
“Conversations on Racial Equity ” six-part series, presented by Stratford CARE (Citizens Addressing Racial Equity) and sponsored by the Town of Stratford, Stratford Clergy Association and the Stratford Library on Zoom. Programs are: “Health Disparities,” Jan. 7; “Educational Disparities,” Feb. 4; “Employment Disparities,” March 4; and “Criminal Justice Disparities,” April 1. All sessions run 7:30-8:45 p.m. 203-385-4162. Register at stratfordcare.org
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Specials
National Helicopter Museum at Railroad Station (east bound), 2480 Main St. By appointment only. Masks required. Free admission, parking. 203-375-8857, nationalhelicoptermuseum.org
Stage
International Playwrights Festival production of “Put on a Grumpy Face” by Reed Halvorson, virtual production presented by Warner Theatre, streams through Jan. 13. No fee to watch but donations accepted. warnertheatre.org
Comedy
Mike Feeney, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 9, 8 p.m. $55-$20. In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show: Pete Haddad, Jan. 8, 5 p.m.; Ben Pratt, Jan. 9, 4 p.m.; Matt Roberts, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. $15, $10; Silly Sunday: Gordon Baker-Bones & Friends, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. $20, $15, $10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
Visual Arts
Washington Art Association issues a call for entries for its “Post Pandemic” Exhibit that will be on view in 2021. COVID-19 global pandemic is an unprecedented event and presents a unique opportunity for artists to discover themselves. Participants are invited to submit up to three original 5” x 7” (postcard sized) works to be selected for inclusion in a group show that highlights each artist’s experience, impressions, and processes during the pandemic. [email protected].
Specials
Palace Theater introduces new streaming products: “Broadway Buzz” podcast will feature music, anecdotal information, and interviews with theatre notables. “Concert Conversations” a second podcast devoted to CT based concert musicians is set to begin airing episodes after the first of the year. To learn more about the podcasts go to palacetheaterct.org
Visual arts
Mattatuck Museum exhibits “Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist;” and “Women’s Sphere: Selections from the Collection” online until the end of the year. mattmuseum.org
Visual Arts
“Artists in Residences,” hosted by Miggs Burroughs and Westport Library Exhibit Curator Carole Erger-Fass, includes twenty-four videos that provide an exclusive look inside the home studio of working Westport artists. westportlibrary.org
Specials
West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center, 30 Hood Terr. is closed to the public through Feb. 26. Guided tours available. 203-934-1111, whmilmuseum.org
Visual Arts
Wilton Historical Society’s online show, “Citizens at Last: Hannah Ambler, Grace Schenck and the Vote”on-line exhibit runs through Sept. 21, 2021.
Specials
Burnelli CBY-3 Loadmaster, New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road. Rare, and fully restored aircraft now on display. Also on display are Grumman F-14B Tomcat, Stearman PT-17, a Ryan PT-22A, and the Pratt & Whitney J58, jet engine. Winter hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mondays. 860-623-3305, neam.org