BACKGROUND: The R/V Spirit of the Sound will resume bird and seal cruises at the Norwalk Aquarium from January 9-10. Reservations are required in advance maritimeaquarium. org.
WHAT: With a larger external element, Derby Historical Society will offer its “Night of Kings” birthday party (previous above) on January 10, 11 a. m. at 3 p. m, at David Humphreys House in Ansonia Details in the Go segment on Thursday.
CÓMIC SHOW: Comedian Jeff Dye will perform at The Stress Factory in Bridgeport from Thursday to Saturday, January 7-9. Tickets are Bridgeport. StressFactory. com.
BRASSY TIME: Don Batchelder, left, who plays the trumpet at the Stamford Symphony Brass Quintet, is seen here with quintet member Eva Conti, with the horn. The Stamford Symphony Brass Quintet will celebrate the New Year with an afternoon of music on a loose interactive occasion that will take place online in stamfordsymphony. org on Sunday, January 3 at 3 pm The quintet members noted here are Brian Brown (tuba), Richard Clark (trombone) and Timothy Schadt (trumpet).
Special offers
Celebrating the Night of the Derby Historical Society, David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. January 10, 11 a. Free Masks Required. Supervised group/visit sizes 203-735-1908, info@derbyhistorical. org
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Branford Arts
Comedy
Jeff Dye, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, January 167 State St. , 7:30 p. m. $120 to $40; 8, 9, 18 and 8 p. m. January $132 to $44 The curriculum indoors with a capacity of 50% and following all state rules for reapertura. bridgeport. stressfactory. com
music
“A Light in the Darkness”, a virtual concert recorded at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, featuring pianist Tiffany Poon and twenty-seven socially est distanced GBS musicians, under the direction of director Eric Jacobsen, can be seen at home until February 1. . It’s $23. Tickets in gbs. org
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“In Accordion Time, Unfolding”, an exhibition by the Calling Collective in London, which presents the art of mail in the form of poetic books dubbed in accordion, as well as various virtual dialogues, the exhibition reflects the connections between artists as Americans and as an organization, as they reinvent the network for life and after a pandemic, Ursa Gallery, Hundred Main Street Until February 12 Midday Agreement at 6 pm ursa. gallery
“Winter Wonderland” at Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut, 1875 Noble Ave. The zoo will provide 10 exclusive snowman sculptures by local artists at the zoo until March. Public online voting for a winner from first, time and third place with cash prizes of $250, $125 and $75 respectively. Beardsleyzoo. org jtaylor@beardsleyzoo. org.
“Scream and Shout”, the art of Carlos Bautista Biernnay, an absurd art of fiber influenced by the artist’s non-public reactions to the occasions of September 11 in the United States and Chile, now online in City Lights. citylightsgallery. org
“Photorealism: Fixing the Ephemeral Moment,” Housatonic Museum of Art on housatonic Community College campus, 900 Lafayette Boulevard. New exhibition opened until December 2021; Exhibition “The Roots of Abstraction”, which will be open until August 31, 2021. An appointment is required to make a stopover at the museum and those who make a stopover must be prepared to respect social distance rules and wear protective masks. Art will also offer the exhibition in the form of a slideshow, virtual tour and catalogue on request. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum. org
Online Zoo Exhibit at Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut, “Photography Goes Wild” . beardsleyzoo. org
Holidays
Christmas Exhibition: “Home, Sweet Home,” Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street. The in-person exhibition will be open until January 10. Masks and hand sanitist are required when entering the gallery. Sunday noon-5: 860 p. m. -767-0742, Spectrumartgallery. org.
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Joy Bush will exhibit her work, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Jan-Mars. Usual gallery opening hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a. m. at 5 p. m. Open to 1 or 2 of the same family at a time, mask required. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions. com
The Western Connecticut Cultural Alliance is organizing an online program designed to increase and show the strength of network members beyond the crises of the year. “Arts Are> Greater Than” is open to artists from Connecticut and New York. The exhibition will be held in January. Org
Books
The author’s interview with Danielle Martin of “Glimmer As You Can”, a virtual program presented through the Danbury Library in Zoom, January 6 at 7 p. m. Registration required. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary. org
Special offers
Virtual live streaming and meditation at the request of the Odiyana Center. Classes come with guided meditations and practical recommendations to integrate into life. For more information, the weekly elegance program and online registration, stop by meditacióninconnecticut. org
Holidays
Holiday Train Show, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street until February 14. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $7 students, $6 young (6-12), under 6 years free access Scheduled and paid access for all guests, adding members. 860-767 -8269, ctrivermuseum. org
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Collective exhibition of River Valley artists with works by artists from Essex, Chester and Deep River, Earth and Fire Art Studio, 2 Main St. Until January 23. Friday and Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm earthandfireartstudio. com, 860-767-753-2425.
Virtual exhibition of the Essex Art Association, “Art in Isolation”. Shipments in acceptées. essexartassociation. com ongoing shipment
Outdoor
Nature Walk at Oak Lawn Cemetery and Arboretum, 1530 Bronson Road. La self-guided tour highlights some of the tree specimens and ancient markers. Card brochure that you can have at the workplace kiosk or click on your smartphone’s QR code to use the audio tour.
Visual arts
“A Way of Feeling: Anna Pietrzak, Thomas Agrinier and Hollis Heichemer,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. The exhibition will be open until 6 February 9 a. m. 2 p. m. Se masks are required and all Covid State protocols are followed. Info@hollistaggart. com, 212-628-4000.
Exhibition “outside” through members of Art / Place, Fairfield Theatre Company building, 70 Sanford St. until notice. 203-319-1404
“Crossing the Border: The Difficult Truths of Human Migration,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Until January 23. Exhibition face-to-face consultation times: Monday, Wednesday, 3 p. m. at 6 p. m. ; Friday, 3 p. m. at 3 p. m. ; Saturdays from 14 am. Masks and physical distance are required in the afternoon. 203-259-036, pequotlibrary. org
“Hiroshige I, Fuchu: The Abe River”, a view presented through the University of Fairfield. fairfield. edu/museum
Holidays
“The Nutcracker Reimagined”, performed through the Ballet Theatre Company, Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road. Until January 10, $20 members and children, $25 non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are not sold at the door. All protective precautions apply.
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Open Air through Day, an exhibition of sculptures and installations on the ground, and Open Air through Night, a series of screenings of art and video films on the facades of historic Branford House and Avery Point Lighthouse. All exhibitions and occasions are gratuitas. openair2020. art. uconn. edu
Special offers
The Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. , is open abroad. The public is welcome on the grounds of the museum to see the historic buildings in person, explore the story through new interpretive panels, observe the 3 visitor centers “What is that?”exhibitions, and play a treasure hunt and send answers to have a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Outdoor guests are also encouraged to picnic, fish, read, paint, etc. Social distance is required. Online offers with photos, videos and old data on social media, a database of museum collections and a virtual tour of Whitfield House. Parking is free. 203-453-2457 or by email whitfieldmuseum@ct. gov.
Educational
Greenwich Art Society Studio School The winter semester opens for hybrid, face-to-face and online classes Classes begin on January 8, GS Studio School will adhere to Covid’s strict security protocols for those courses of study. Winter course schedule and availability of greenwichartsociety. org
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“Travel Art History”, a course organized through the Greenwich Art Society in Zoom, from January 11 to February 15, 4:30 p. m. until 6:10 p. m. Enrollment $100. Register with Mary Newcomb at admin@greenwichartsociety. org or 203-629-1533.
“MASKED / UNMASKED”, through Serge Clement and Marina Kamena, Gilles Clement Gallery, forty-five E Avenue. Putnam Until January 19th. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10. 30 a. m. M. A 6. 30 p. M. 203-489-3556, email derdos@gclementgallery. com, gclementgallery. com
“Animal Attraction” through Heidi Johnson, Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, W. Putnam Ave. Until January 6, 203-622-7947, flinngallery. com
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. Advance reservations are required for museum galleries and the number of visitors will be limited. The museum shop is also open. The library and files are open by appointment only. Opening of heritage gardens and historic grounds, and new guided tours of sites and landscapes are coming. Bush-Holley House remains closed. Book at greenwichhistory. org or 203-869-6899
Exhibition of illustrations of children’s books from the archives of the artist, illustrator and James Stevenson, “Fun / No Fun: Children’s Book Art”, until April 18; “She sweeps with multicolored brooms: ” Paintings and engravings through Emily Mason, Bruce Museum, 1 Dr. Visual Exhibition Museum until March 21; “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum”, an online edition of the exhibition that will be available at houseonthehillexhibition. com. Admission by advance reservation, with scheduled ticket. Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a. m. 30 am for self-selected or immunosuppressed people over 65 years of age; Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a. m. 11:30 a. m. All remaining hours remain unchanged. Mask or mask Open museum shop required. Online exhibitions: “On the Edge of the World: Masterpieces through Laurits Andersen Ring of SMK-the National Gallery of Denmark”, “Under the Skin” and “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum” . 203-869 -0376, brucemuseum. org
Music
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Highlights: String Music
Special offers
Family grip
Holiday Light Fantasia, Goodwin Park, 1130 Maple Ave. Until January 3. Game-Sun 5 p. M. A 10 p. M. Car to $15 (up to 10 passengers), $25 limousine, $50 minibus (up to 30 passengers), full size bus $100 (31 passengers and more). A wonderland of the Christmas spirit that only celebrates Christmas, but also Hanukkah, the New Year and The Day of the Three Wise Men. Benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp. 860-742-2267, facebook. com/HartfordHolidayLightFantasia
Visual arts
“Ali Banisadr / MATRIX 185”, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street through February 14; “Made in Connecticut: Celebrating 25 Years of the CT Art Trail,” through February 7. Visitors must wear a face mask and practice social distancing on the Wadsworth grounds and inside the museum. Times and the “Sculpture in the City” ticket, an urban landscape program that includes sculpture and architectural design work at Wadsworth and Main St.
Movies
50th Anniversary of Earth Day with One Earth, Our Earth Film Series, Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road.
Visual arts
“Perspectives of a Pandemic,” galleries in WORK_SPACE, Nine03 Main St. Exposure in the user until January 31. 10 a. m. at 4 p. m. ; Sun from nine a. m, to 3 p. m. The galleries WORK_SPACE are pleased to partner with EquityCT for the time being, the annual exhibition and artistic delight in diversity, equity and inclusion. Related Event: Equity Symposium co-produced through EquityCT on January 9, and a complementary exhibition through the best students from local schools. 6four7-3168, workspacemanchester. com
Special offers
“How networking can grow your business,” what to do and what to do in terms of effective networking and how to grow your business by building the right relationships, a virtual presentation organized through Network of Executive Women, January 5 at noon. Rates are $5 members, $10 guests. Sign up for networkofexecutivewomen. org
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The Milford Arts Council announces its allocation grant, “Meet Me At The Bench,” from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development: Office of the Arts. Bank designs through designers, artists and craftsmen who have created and installed six banks reinvented as artistic and network reports in downtown Milford. This assignment will be presented in the spring of 2021.
Spectacular Christmas Lights, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd. Until January, Monday through Thursday, 10 a. m. at 8 p. m. ; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a. m. at 9 p. m. ; Sun, 11 a. M. A. 6 p. M. Se needs to cover your face and maintains social distance on our large open shopping campus.
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“Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea”, Mystic Seaport Museum, Greenmanville Ave. New exhibition now open, CDMallory Building “A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft”, exhibition presented at Collins Gallery. 860-572-0711, mysticseaport . org
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“2020/20 Women – NBMAA”, New Britain Museum of American Art, open until 31 January; “Someday it’s now, women, art
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Personal exhibition “Peter Monaghan: Fold”, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Elm St. January 9, 203-801-9590, heathergaudiofineart. com
“Texture Transparency”, virtual tours and online programming hosted through The Glass House, available at the sitio. theglasshouse. org
“The Golden Gate,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Until January 16. In-person screening, from 10am topm Related events: Michelle Loh, art representative and director of the New York-based gallery, will produce video interviews with Door”artists who will be broadcast weekly. Plan for 203-966-9700, ext. 3, silvermineart. org
Holidays
Virtual exhibition presented through the Shubert Theatre: “A Christmas Carol”, until January 3. $50,203-624-0825, shubert. com
music
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra presents online choice and social media programming: NHSO @Home Series: NHSO musicians and guest artists perform music from home; Resource center for instrument selection; and listen to the serie. newhavensymphony. org
Special offers
Natural Science Illustration Course for Adults, presented through the Yale Peabody Museum online as a component of its Natural Science Illustration Program Registration is open from January. Sign up for information, peabody. yale. edu or call 203-432-3775.
New Haven Museum: “CoVID-19 Crisis Documentation,” an effort to collect stories and photographs of life in New Haven, the coronavirus quarantine. It also offers virtuelles. newhavenmuseum. org
Yale University’s Beinecke Library offers a new YouTube offering: “Introduction to the collection of trendy European books and manuscripts with curator Kevin Repp”. Digital exhibitions: “Silent Protest Parade of 1917 on Fifth Avenue, New York”, “Culture of Protest in Danger: The Threat of Frigidaire in Italy Today”, “Portraits of the Harlem Renaissance by Carl Van Vechten”, “America and the Utopian Dream”, “Making the M anuscrit medieval English. beinecke. library. yale. edu
milestone
Abundance, presented and conducted as a pre-recorded radio play accompanied by a video with technician through Matchbox Theatre Company, from 1 to 10 January. Tickets charge $12 and will be used to pay for the arts equipment that organized the show. to bit. ly/3ok34H0
The New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. , is closed to the public. 203-562-4183, newhavenmuseum. org
The exhibition “See nature through art” 30 works of art created through instructors from the Natural Sciences Illustration Program of the Yale Peabody Museum, now online. peabody. yale. edu
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“Perseverance: Three Artists Work Stressful Times,” City Gallery, 994 State St. , January 2-31. Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm, or by appointment. Free entry. Artists from the gallery: Michael Zack, January 2; Ruth Sack, January 3; and Susan Newbold, January 31. Number of visitors limited to six at a time. Hide and practice the required social estating protocols. 203-782-2489, city-gallery. org
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“Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations”, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. until January 17; “Things Come Apart”, in sight until February 7; “Melissa Barbieri: memories, dreams
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“When the Snow Flies”, Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, Railroad St. Until January 9. Gallery opening hours: Thursday from noon to 3 p. m. ; Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p. m. ; Sunday noon-3 p. m. gallery25ct. com
Conferences
ArtScapades Conference: “Cuban Art Discovered: From Havana to the World”, virtual presentation made through the Norwalk Library in Zoom, January 13, 6:30 p. m. Register by email to clahey@norwalkpl. org
Outdoor
Marine Aquarium in Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Seal Watching and Bird Watching Cruises: January 9, 1 p. m. and January 10 at 2 p. m. Requires advance reservation. $31. 50, $26. 50 for Aquarium members. COVID precautions come with reduced capacity, physical distance and masks required. 203-852-0700, post. 2206; maritimeaquarium. org
Visual arts
Call for artists for a jury exhibition entitled “Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lock”, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. The deadline for submission is February 15 at noon. The exhibition will open on April 8 and run until August 29. and will be held in the billiard room. Fine media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing, pastel, small sculpture, combined media, photography, monotype, monoprint and fiber art are accepted. Payment of $35 for 4 photos by adding a one-year subscription will need to participate. Enter the presentations on the website. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion. com
The Maritime Garage Gallery of the Norwalk City Parking Authority is organizing a virtual exhibition titled “Splash”. It presents works of art with pieces that bring delicacy and power through bright colors and dynamic composition. The exhibition will be open until March 14. Artists and audiences Encouraged to participate in the social networks of the Gallery. 203-831-9063, norwalkpark. org/public-art
“Days to Remember: Member Exhibition,” Contemporary Engraving Center, 299 West Ave. In gallery until February 21. Related event: “William Evertson: Mythologies”, recognizes wood engraving paintings through member William Evertson. Gratis. La admission is via scheduled entry Contact CCP to book a schedule at 203-899-7999.
Special offers
Academy Museum and Historical Society Antique Shop, 605 Orange Center Road, Saturday from 10 a. m. masks p. M. Se 20-795-106.
Conferences
ART will speak with Michael Gitlitz, Executive Director of the Katonah Museum of Art, with an online webinar hosted through Ridgefield Library at Zoom, on January 10 at 2 p. m. He will speak about the history, project, and architecture of the KMA and will provide several full-length exhibitions at the Museum. Register at ridgefieldlibrary. org or call 203-438-2282.
Visual arts
Exhibition “The Stars of Frank Stella, an investigation”, visual on the lawn and sculpture galleries, until May 9, 2021. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart. org
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2021 New Members Exhibit-Multi Media Art, a virtual exhibition presented through the Townhouse Gallery of the Stamford Art Association, from 9 January to 6 February 203-325-1139, stamfordartassociation. org
“BIOPHILIE: A Dialogue with Art, Nature and Science,” Bendel Galleries of the Museum
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented through the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists (CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, recently featuring a gallery and showcase, 170 Bedford St. csopa. org
Conferences
Special offers
National Helicopter Museum at the station (east, 2480 Main Street. Masks required. Free admission, parking. 203-375-8857, nationalhelicoptermuseum. org
milestone
Reed Halvorson’s production of The International Playwright Festival of “Put on a Grumpy Face”, a virtual production presented through the Warner Theatre, will run until January 13. Warnertheatre. org
Comedy
Mike Feeney, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort
Visual arts
The Washington Art Association is applying for nominations for its post-pandemic exhibition, which will be presented in 2021. The COVID-19 Global Pandemic is an unprecedented occasion and provides an exclusive opportunity for artists to notice themselves. 3 original works of five “x 7” (postal format) to be decided for inclusion in an exhibition of the organization that shows the experience, impressions and processes of each artist pandemic. info@washingtonartassociation. org.
Internal Museum of the Institute of American Indigenous Studies, 38 Curtis Road. Mandatory masks inside the museum and outdoors on the grounds when within six feet of other visitors, members or presenters. The museum and grounds are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to Four p. m; Sunday, 12 p. m. at four: 860 p. m. -868-0518, email general@iaismuseum. orgiaismuseum. org
Special offers
Palace Theatre introduces new streaming products: the “Broadway Buzz” podcast will include music, anecdotal data and interviews with theater notables. “Concert Conversations”, a moment podcast dedicated to CT concert musicians, is expected to begin broadcasting episodes after the first of the year To learn more about podcasts, palacetheaterct. org
Visual arts
The Mattatuck Museum exhibits “Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist”; and “Women’s Sphere: Selections from the Collection” online until the end of the año. mattmuseum. org
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“Artists in Residences”, presented through Miggs Burroughs and Westport Library exhibition curator Carole Erger-Fass, includes twenty-four videos that offer an exclusive look at the studio of Westport. westportlibrary. org
“World Peace Exhibition”, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Until January 17. $10, $5 students/educators, seniors (60), loose youth 12 years of age or younger, army workers’ corps and fitness service providers with ID. 203-572-2720, mocawestport. org
Vanishing Species Vanishing Murals, gallery in downtown Westport. The murals on the outer walls are visual for buyers, diners and visitors, and will illustrate some other endangered animal species. Locations: patio in Bedford Square; next to Jeera Thai at the back of Sconset Square; Post Road under Amy Simon Fine Art, and along the disabled ramp on the front of Anthropologie. amykaplanartwork@gmail. com
“Say the Word”, Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Visual exhibition until March 31 at the South Gallery near the main entrance. Online exhibition, “The suffragists of Westport – Our Neighbors, Our Crusaders”. Westportlibrary. org
‘Westport In Focus’, a collaborative exhibition between the Westport Museum for History
Special offers
West Haven Veterans Museum
Visual arts
The Wilton Historical Society’s online exhibition, “Citizens at Last: Hannah Ambler, Grace Schenck and the Vote,” will be open until September 21, 2021.
He works through new craft artists to celebrate the publication of his 50th catalogue, Browngrotta Arts, 276 Ridgefield Road. browngrotta. com
Art in the Park Exhibit, a virtual exhibition organized through the Weir Farm National Historic Site. All works will be included in a virtual exhibition on the Weir Farm website.
“Reflections of the Resident Artist of Weir Farm: Creating During the Pandemic,” video presented through the Weir Farm Art Alliance. Episodes resume in January. Watch all the episodes you’re going to have and attach them to weir Farm Art Alliance on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and the web. weirfarmartalliance. org
Special offers
Burnelli CBY-3 Loadmaster, New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road. Rare and restored aircraft are now in demonstration. Also in demonstration are the Grumman F-14B Tomcat, the Stearman PT-17, a Ryan PT-22A and the Pratt