Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

The Friends of Ferguson Library in partnership with Mystery Writers of America – NY Chapter present CrimeCONN, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.

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The theme this year is  Crime & Punishment , where crime writers and experts look at the law from every angle. You'll hear from lawyers turned crime writers and formerly incarcerated writers. You'll also learn how a murder trial really works from a judge, a prosecutor, a defense attorney and a homicide cop. We'll discuss the blurred lines between crime writing, non-fiction and general fiction, the guilty pleasures of the revenge novel and navigating the lives of private, professional, real and imagined detectives.

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Books will be available for sale and signing.

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LOCATION AND PARKING INFORMATION

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CrimeCONN will be presented as a hybrid event so you can choose to attend in person or via Zoom webinar.

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TICKETS  

Online registration will close Friday, May 16 at noon.  

Tickets will be available at the door.

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In-Person Event  

(In-person ticket price includes coffee, continental breakfast and lunch)

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MWA members, Friends members, seniors and students  

$45 per person

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Through April 17 - Early Bird Registration  

$50 per person

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After April 17  

$60 per person

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Virtual Event  

Available via Zoom webinar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

$25 per person  

Zoom login will be provided in advance of the program.

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Here are some of the conference highlights. More details and full agenda to come.  

(Schedule subject to change.)

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Keynote Speaker  

Lauren Willig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 25 books, including The Girl from Greenwich Street, Band of Sisters, the RITA Award-winning Pink Carnation series, and five novels co-written with Beatriz Williams and Karen White.  

Presented in conversation with John Valeri , book critic, author and host of the web series, Central Booking.

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Writers Workshop  

Hallie Ephron is the New York Times bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For and Never Tell a Lie. Writing & Selling Your Mystery Novel (now in a "Revised and Expanded" edition) was an Edgar and Anthony award finalist. The crime fiction book reviewer for the Boston Globe for a dozen years, she won the Ellen Nehr Award for mystery reviewing.

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Also scheduled to appear:

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Mally Becker , two-time Agatha Award-nominated author of the Revolutionary War Mysteries, which include The Turncoat's Widow, The Counterfeit Wife, and The Paris Mistress.

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Michelle Clark , Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s in Connecticut

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Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times bestselling author of 30-plus novels including six in the Jesse Stone series for the estate of Robert B. Parker.

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Christy Girard - Detective First Grade Girard has been a Greenwich Police officer for over 26 years, with 20 years of experience assigned to the Detective Division. She worked in the Greenwich Special Victims section, specializing in sexual assault investigations, and is currently assigned to the Cold Case Unit.

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Penny Goetjen is a national multi-award-winning author of mysteries, crime fiction, and suspense novels.

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Juliet Grames is the national and international bestselling author of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna and The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.

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Jessica Hall is a social worker and activist who has served vulnerable populations in New York City for over 30 years. She also founded and piloted Prison Writes, a therapeutic literacy development program.

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V.S. Kemanis is a lawyer and an award-winning author of legal suspense novels, including Power Blind. Her latest novel, Indelicate Deception is a multigenerational family story.

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Chris Knopf is the author of 18 mystery/thriller novels. His most recent book is Blood Bank.

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Joseph Lopez is the Inspector General for the City of Hartford, charged with investigating citizen complaints of police misconduct. He is a former criminal defense attorney with 28 years of experience with the Division of Public Defender Services.

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Jodé Millman is the multi-award-winning author of the true-crime inspired Queen City Crimes series.

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Allison Montclair (a pseudonym for Alan Gordon) is the author of the Sparks and Bainbridge Mysteries, starting with The Right Sort of Man, the ALA Reading List Council's "Best Mystery of 2019," and most recently, An Excellent Thing in a Woman.

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Tim O'Mara is the author of five Raymond Donne novels, three Aggie novellas, and many short stories.

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Ming Liu Parson was an assistant district attorney with the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney's Office for five years until she moved to Suffolk County, New York, where she was an assistant district attorney for 24 years and ultimately became the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Economic Crimes Bureau (white collar).

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Chandra Prasad is the author of young adult novels Mercury Boys and Damselfly.

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Charles Salzberg is a former journalist and is the author of the Henry Swann mystery series and over 20 non-fiction books.

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Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity and the YA Spider-Verse adventure, Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow.

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Jonathan Stone has published 10 novels, including the e-bestsellers Moving Day and The Teller, as well as his recent serio-comic novel, The Prison Minyan.

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Wendy Walker is the internationally bestselling author of multiple psychological thrillers, including What Remains and Blade, coming in January of 2026.

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Art Weisgerber is a Lieutenant in the Crime Scene/Identification Unit with the Norwalk Police Department and is an adjunct instructor at the Connecticut Municipal Police Academy and police instructor for the Spector Criminal Justice Training Network.

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Hon. Gary J. White has been a judge of the Connecticut Superior Court for more than 28 years. Prior to beginning his judicial career, he worked as a public defender for 12 years. He is also an adjunct law professor at Quinnipiac Law School.

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Mario F. Wright is a poet, youth advocate, urban scholar, children’s book author, and justice-impacted professional who published his two-part poetry anthology Poetic Freedom 1 & 2 after his return from prison in 2022.

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 March 29 through June 1

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Reception: Thursday, April 10, 6-8 pm, in the Trefz Forum;  click here  for more information. (Reception kicks off at 6 pm, followed by a conversation between 5iveFingaz and Miggs Burroughs at 7 pm.) Click here for more on VersoFest 2025!

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In the Sheffer Gallery:   Visual Verses

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Visual Verses is an immersive art exhibit that merges the expressive power of visual art with the profound impact of language. Each painting in this collection is paired with original phrases crafted to evoke thought, emotion, and reflection. The artwork transcends traditional boundaries, using bold colors and dynamic compositions to amplify the messages embedded within the text. This fusion of imagery and words invites viewers to engage not only with the aesthetics but also with the deeper narratives and meanings behind each piece.

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At its core, Visual Verses carries a strong social conscience, addressing themes of justice, equality, and human connection. The text-based elements of the exhibit deliver positive messages meant to inspire, uplift, and provoke meaningful conversations. Through this harmonious blend of art and language, the exhibit aims to spark awareness and foster a sense of community, encouraging viewers to reflect on their role in shaping a more compassionate and just world.

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In the South Gallery: Interactive Community Participation Mural

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This Interactive Community Participation Mural will be designed by 5ive, with members of the community to help fill it in on Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 2 pm during the VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration hosted by 5ive (also featuring DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!) This exhibit will invite the viewer to participate in the making of the artwork, interacting with the canvas and materials so that both tactile processes and community contribution are as much a part of the piece as the art itself.

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In the Jesup Gallery: Graffiti Art Mural

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More information regarding scheduled mural participation times and 5ive’s Jesup Gallery exhibit is forthcoming. Stay tuned and join in on the fun at VersoFest 2025!

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In addition to his art exhibits, 5iveFingaz will also be leading two back-to-back sessions of his Verso University course Graffiti 101: Finding Your Voice as a Graffiti Artist on Saturday, April 5.

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About 5iveFingaz

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5iveFingaz is a visionary artist whose work seamlessly bridges the realms of street art, contemporary expression, and social consciousness. Renowned for his distinctive fusion of bold visuals and thought-provoking text, 5iveFingaz crafts pieces that resonate deeply with audiences, challenging them to reflect on both personal experiences and broader societal issues. His signature style often features vibrant colors juxtaposed with powerful, concise phrases that speak directly to the heart of human experience, exploring themes of love, resilience, unity, and justice. Emerging from a background rich in urban culture and creative exploration, 5iveFingaz honed his artistic voice through a unique blend of trained and self-taught techniques and active community engagement. His art transcends traditional canvases, finding life on walls, public spaces, and unconventional surfaces, transforming everyday environments into platforms for inspiration and dialogue. The artist’s work has garnered global attention not only for its striking aesthetic appeal but also for its profound ability to connect with diverse audiences on an intimate level.

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At the core of his practice lies the "Love More Than Ever" movement, a heartfelt initiative that underscores the importance of uplifting one another with kindness and understanding. 5iveFingaz’s unwavering commitment to positive messaging and social awareness drives his creative process, with each piece serving as a rallying cry for change. His work urges viewers to reflect on their roles in fostering a more compassionate and equitable world. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and public art projects, he amplifies voices that are often unheard, using art as a powerful tool for empowerment and community building. As his influence continues to grow, 5iveFingaz remains steadfast in his mission to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action, solidifying his place as a transformative figure in the contemporary art scene.

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All The Unexpressed Love: Works by Miguel A. Aragón

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Exhibition Dates: April 13 - May 18, 2025

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Through his work, artist Miguel A. Aragón explores subjects of violence, memory, and perception, transforming difficult images into catharsis. This series is a deeply personal collaboration with Aragón’s late mother, whose crochet and personal effects are the foundation of the artwork. It is a conversation between past and present, between mother and son, between the finite nature of our existence and the connections that endure across time.

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Miguel A. Aragón was born in Juárez, México. He lives and works in New York City (USA) and Berlin (Germany); he is an Associate Professor in Printmaking and Chairperson of the Department of Performing & Creative Arts, College of Staten Island, CUNY. He has exhibited extensively both in the US and internationally. He’s received numerous awards including the 2022 Southern Graphics Council International Mid-Career Printmaker Award. He was Artist-in-Residence at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in May 2024. 

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Join us on Saturday, May 17th for this free shredding event! Donations are accepted to support our student summer leadership trip with Student Leadership University! The event will run from 9am-12pm followed by a car wash from 11am-3pm!

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Spread the word and we hope to see you there!

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Come and buy locally grown perennials, annuals and some surprises! 9am-1pm

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PROUDLY CELEBRATING 95 YEARS!!

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Drowning in paper?  Bring all those document, old bills, etc. for shredding:

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• Saturday, May 17th
• 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Bethel Library parking lot
• $1.00/lb
• Benefits the Bethel Public Library

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Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour midcentury and other modernist design in Fairfield and Westport! Harvard Five architects and other talented contemporaries like Jim Evans, Joseph Salerno, and Larry Michaels all left their mark in these two towns. In Fairfield, there are nearly 50 homes by architect Victor Civkin alone!

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Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited.

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This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the Westport/Fairfield area. Location details coming soon

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The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its May exhibition, "The Palette in Bloom," featuring the lush, joyful florals and abstract paintings of artist, Lori Eubanks. Her exhibit runs May 1 - 31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

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 Jesse Lee UMC will be holding its semi-annual Document Shredding Event.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM—rain or Shine. The donation is  $15 per box and $10 for seniors. CASH OR CHECK. Once again, bake sale items will be available for purchase.

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Patty Gelineau is the chair and can be contacted at gelineau.music@sbcglobal.net with any questions. We hope you will stop by to support this important event for the church and the surrounding community.

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Calling all nature lovers! Step outside this spring and join our popular outdoor Trailblazers hiking club at the YMCA of Greenwich for their second hike of the season!

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Led by Linda Parentice , the group will meet on Saturday , May 17 , at 9:30 a.m. at Waveny Park Trailsin New Canaan, CT. Join us as we take time to reconnect with the earth, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

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Prior registration is required. Be sure to sign up for our text alerts for the latest updates, including any weather changes. All participants must sign a waiver prior to the hike.

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The Glass House, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to present Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land. For five decades, Chicago-based artist Barbara Kasten has created photographs and sculptural installations that reorient our sense of perception and explore the dynamic relationship between space, material, and form. Her artistic influences are deeply rooted in modernist architecture, the principles of Constructivism, and the interdisciplinary legacy of the Bauhaus, particularly the photograms of László Moholy-Nagy and Lucia Moholy.

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“Placing my work in and around The Glass House campus is an opportunity for me to take on a canonical modernist site. Each of the structures on the grounds is like a monument to one of many aesthetic phases of architectural history. Abstraction allows us to consider possibilities that are not the norm,” said Barbara Kasten.

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Structure, Light, Land features Kasten’s work from multiple series, including Architectural Sites, Collisions, and Progressions, as well as new iterations of digital projections, cyanotypes, and sculptures. With a striking interplay of light, color, and form, Kasten’s work infiltrates the grounds of The Glass House and responds to the site’s varied built environment and landscape.

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In the Brick House (1949), Kasten’s brilliantly hued Architectural Site 1, June 10, 1986–featuring the Philip Johnson-designed Lipstick Building (1986) in Manhattan–resonates with the ’80s postmodern interior of the Reading Room, which includes two 1986 Feltri Chairs designed by Gaetano Pesce. Five new cyanotypes by Kasten line the building’s serene 1949 hallway, illuminated by the circular skylights above.

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Kasten’s new installation of fluorescent acrylic I-beams, modeled after the structural components of the Glass House, will be interspersed throughout the Sculpture Gallery (1970). The seven-foot-long beams respond to the site’s permanent collection of works by Frank Stella, John Chamberlain, Robert Morris, George Segal, and Michael Heizer. The intervention brings attention to the structure’s exposed I-beam twenty feet overhead and responds to the gallery’s interior patterning of ever-changing natural light and winding staircases.

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The Painting Gallery (1965) features three works: a photograph from the Collision series and two sculptural Progressions. Situated near Stella’s shaped canvases, Kasten’s fluorescent forms extend the narrative around post-painterly abstraction across mediums and into the present moment.

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Da Monsta (1995), the last building Johnson designed at The Glass House, was named following a conversation between Johnson and the critic Herbert Muschamp. It was inspired in part by German Expressionism, an unrealized museum design by Frank Stella, and the work of Frank Gehry. Kasten’s Sideways Corner (2016/2025), a video projection of three-dimensional cubes in primary colors, activates the warped and torqued walls.

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The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.

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Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.

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The 2025 Glass House tour season begins on April 17, 2025. Tickets are available now! All tours include access to the newly restored Brick House. Following an extensive restoration project , we are excited to share this essential design element of the site and its history with you!

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Join us Saturdays at 10 am on the terrace next to our Design Barn for inspiring speakers and answers to your pressing gardening questions! Make a morning of it by grabbing coffee at our coffee bar, strolling our park-like grounds, checking out our curated selection of vendors and connecting with our gardening community!

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 Our eight-week session of SPRING 2025 DRAMA ARTS CLASSES for kids, teens and adults is now available on our website! Classes begin April 19, 2025, and take place after school, evenings and weekends at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, Connecticut: a professional facility with two theatre spaces and three studio classrooms. Our faculty consists of local, professional artists and arts educators dedicated to creative enrichment in the community. Classes are offered in acting, improv, sketch comedy, musical theatre, dance, on-camera, AND MORE!

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ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! (From the novice beginner to the seasoned veteran.)

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Discounts for siblings/spouses registering together!

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Payment plans available!

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Scholarships for those who qualify!

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Visit  www.curtaincallinc.com

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or contact our Education Director Brian Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com or

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203-329-8207 x700.

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ACT NOW TO ACT OUT!

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Curtain Call, Inc. is Stamford, Connecticut's longest-running and only nonprofit, theatre-producing company, offering year-round, live, theatrical productions, concert events, and educational workshops. Voted Best Local Theatre Group 10 years in a row by Fairfield County Weekly's Annual Reader's Poll, and Best Performing Arts Group 12 years in a row by StamfordPlus Magazine. Recipient of the 2011 2011 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Culture and Tourism and the 2016 ACE Award for Excellence in the Arts.

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“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi

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While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with aluminum in the 1950s and later with galvanized steel, creating a series of twenty-six sculptures in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles in 1982–83. In this body of work, each sheet of metal is cut with a plasma torch and then dipped into boiling zinc, resulting in sculptures that are subtly patterned and highly reflective, resembling pebbles in a stream or the epidermal layer of skin.

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Writing about the unique materiality of his sculptures, Noguchi described metal as a mirror in opposition to “stone [as] depth.” His galvanized steel sculptures achieve formal unity while also exploring conceptual dualities between the traditional and modern, fine art and design, and industry and nature. As a Japanese American artist working in the United States, Noguchi negotiated his own feeling of in-betweenness throughout his oeuvre. The galvanized steel editions synthesize this dual aspect of his identity, utilizing steel—a distinctly American material—while also integrating the Japanese craft of origami through cut and folded metal shapes.

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Featuring a selection of nine galvanized steel sculptures, the exhibition is organized into thematic groupings that underscore the paradoxes of the artist’s work in metal. In the first, Noguchi imparts inanimate forms with human qualities, complicating the relationship between flesh and steel, body and mirror. Man-made material is transformed into representations of mountains, fruit, and sky in the second grouping, reflecting Noguchi’s belief that, in modernity, industry and nature are intertwined. A final trio of works reveals Noguchi’s ongoing interest in abstraction, bringing theoretical and spiritual ideas, weight and weightlessness, and past and present into visual dialogue. Through these sculptures, Noguchi explores ways of belonging in between such imagined oppositions. Indeed, the polished steel surfaces entangle objects, spaces, and people in a network of cast reflections, inviting visitors to contemplate Noguchi’s life, his practice, and themselves.

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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror is curated by Julia Mun, Curatorial Associate, with support from Ashley Holland, Curator and Director of Curatorial Initiatives, and Javier Rivero Ramos, Assistant Curator. The presentation at the Bruce is organized by Margarita Karasoulas, Curator of Art.

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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror is organized by Art Bridges.

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For the final exhibition of its 2024-25 season, the Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Elemental: Work by Boston Sculptors Gallery Artists. The show runs from May 8 to June 18 and features the work of 13 artists from the Boston Sculptors Gallery. The sculptors in the exhibition work with a wide range of materials – clay, fabric, metal, plastic, wood, and mixed media – and their artwork ranges in height from three inches to over eight feet.  

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While the sculptures encompass a wide range of materials, sizes, and techniques, they were selected with a unifying theme in mind – Elemental. This word has multiple meanings, which range from primitive or basic to the four elements of nature to the chemical elements from which many of the objects are created. Visitors to the Gallery will see artwork that can be grouped into four elemental categories: Beginnings, Organisms, Earth, and Water.  

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The artists are all inspired by the beauty and fragility of the natural world along with our connections to and impact upon it. For Mo Kelman,“water is the ideal subject to reflect on the laws that govern nature as it ceaselessly advances and embarrasses our every effort to keep it at bay.” In Lagoon, Kelman merges an abstracted body of silk water with bamboo structures that ensemble towers or bridges. Artist Jessica Strauss has three pieces in the exhibition from her Packing for Mars series. In Missing You, Blue Planet, and No More Polar Ice Cap, human figures gaze at images of Earth. The sculptures express “black humor, longing, and regret” as Strauss looks toward a “future when humans must flee a devastated Earth to settle on far flung and arid worlds.” 

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Several artists use traditional domestic crafts such as crochet, embroidery, and sewing in innovative ways. In her three sculptures Ascent, Larvae, and Nests, Michelle Lougee crochets post-consumer plastic bags into monumental sculptures, which “examine the relationships between humans, plastic, and nature amidst irreversible environmental changes”. Cascading from the ceiling, Keri Straka’s “Soft Cell Division” is composed of stuffed and sewn textiles. According to Straka, “the suspended sculpture is evocative of the ebb and flow of human life as mirrored in the blooming of a single cell.” Her sculpture, “Portal: Past” is made of multiple wooden embroidery hoops of varying sizes with water-color painted fabric embedded with a wide range of materials to represent dividing cells and biological cycles.  

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Since the majority of sculptors are women, it is only natural that some artwork addresses feminine sensibilities, and as mentioned, domestic life. Ellen Schön has four ceramic pieces in the exhibition. Two of her pieces – Five Hills Font and Lotus Pod – are part of her Wellspring Series. For Schön, “the pieces in this series explore the ceramic vessel as a wellspring or womb. They are meant to evoke sources of life-whirlpools, fonts, pods, seed of hope, as well as the landscape of the female body.” Several of Jodie Colella’s sculptures are ceramic and one incorporates fabric. According to Colella, her three pieces – Offspring, Seeds, and Attempts at Conviviality Exhaust Me – “comingle rigid forms with fibers to create vessels containing the stories that embody domestic life.” 

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Elemental is curated by Flinn Gallery committee members, Barbra Fordyce and Nancy Heller. It will include over 40 works of art by the following Boston Sculptors Gallery artists: 

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 Jodie Colella (clay, fiber, stone, and mixed media), Carrie Crane (mixed media),  

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Anna Kristina Goransson (felt and wool), Mo Kelman (silk, wood, and mixed media), Michelle Lougee (crocheted plastic and wire), Ellen Schön (stoneware and fired-clay), Julia Shepley (mixed media), Keri Straka (fabric and mixed media), Jessica Strauss (mixed media), Margaret Swan (aluminum), Nora Valdez (limestone), Leslie Wilcox (steel screen and mixed media), and Andy Zimmerman (wood).  

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The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by Friends of the Greenwich Library. The Gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1-5pm, and is located on the second floor of the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT.  

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The Boston Sculptors Gallery (BSG) was founded in 1992 by 18 artists as a venue for contemporary sculpture. It is located in Boston’s SoWa arts district and has 38 member artists from Boston and New England. There is a natural kinship between the Flinn and Boston Sculptors Galleries. Both are nonprofit entities that are volunteer-run and operated with support from a part-time staff member.  

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Events: 

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Opening Reception: Thursday, May 8 from 6-8pm 

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Artist Talk: Saturday, June 7 from 2-3pm. 

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This festival features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more, all available for purchase along with demonstrations and food.

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Festival hours: 10am–5pm

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Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive

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Admission to the Outdoor Festival and the Museum during this weekend is $15 for all; Members and children under 5 are free.

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Come join us on the terrace by the Design Barn for a talk and walk with in-house horticulturalist Melanie Fox! Grab a coffee from our coffee bar, stroll our park-like grounds and visit our curated selection of vendors to round out your morning. Bring your questions! Free and open to all.

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 The Dober Team Invites You To Putt-Putt for a Purpose!

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Come join us at Norwalk Cove Marina Mini Golf for a fun-filled day of mini-golf for a good cause. Putt your way through 18 exciting holes while supporting a great purpose.

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Whether you're a mini-golf pro or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.

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After golf enjoy some Ice Cream courtesy of The Polson Team with Cross Country Mortgage. Additional food items and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Grab your friends and family and putt your way to victory while making a difference. See you there!

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 This is a fundraising event in support of the Breast Cancer Alliance . 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to their organization.

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"The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, education, dignified regional support and screening for the underserved."

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Mini golf runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! After you’ve conquered all 18 holes, swing by The Galley Green for some ice cream.

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Please join us at Silvermine Galleries on Saturday May 17th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of the Fiber 2025 Exhibition.

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This international exhibition seeks to showcase the best of contemporary fiber art that reflect the breadth of functional or non-functional works that use fiber and/or fiber art techniques in traditional or innovative ways. Artwork in this exhibition may be made from natural or high tech materials that reference fiber and that blur the lines between art, architecture and craft.

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The exhibition will run from May 10th through June 19th, 2025.

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It will be accompanied by two small exhibitions curated by browngrotta arts: Masters of the Medium: CT and Mastery and Materiality: International.

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The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

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YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE STUDIO, AGES 6-8

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with OLGA KLYMYK

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10 SATURDAYS

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April 12 – June 21 (Except May 24)

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10:30 am to 12:00 pm

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Program Description

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This class will explore new approaches to creativity with children. Using drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture children will learn new skills and improve on old ones as they experiment with new media and different techniques. To reinforce their understanding, children will learn about important artists who are either historically significant or are forerunners in contemporary art. Come join in and stretch your imagination in a relaxed, fun environment. Materials supplied. 

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Instructor

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Olga Klymyk

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Olga Klymyk was born in the fall of 1977 in the Ukraine and grew to become a talented creative artist. A graduate of Arts & Crafts College in Kociv, she majored in Monumental Art, then completed graduate studies in graphics at University Stefanyke at Ivano-Frankivst, in the Ukraine.

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After teaching art on the college level, painting murals in commercial buildings, consulting as an interior designer, as well as selling her art in retail stores, Olga emigrated to the USA in 2006 to continue exploring career opportunities.

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She became a US citizen in 2011, and actively engages in a variety of work experiences to provide income for her and her teenage daughter living in Stamford, Ct. Olga gives private art instruction and teaches at the Ukrainian school. Although she has moved on from her membership, Ms. Klymyk spent the last few years as an active member of the Stamford based Loft Artists Association, now in its 40th year.

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Olga is painting more, creating a new series, and pursuing new opportunities to exhibit and sell her growing collection of watercolor art that now consists of more than 30 pieces all professionally presented and ready to complete interiors.

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 Heather Gaudio Fine Art  is pleased to present Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, the artist’s fifth solo exhibition at the gallery. The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, and the exhibition will remain on view through June 14th. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay written by art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition. 

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“…ever since he made his first mature work, Kline has felt free to make paintings that are not flat and sculptures that are powerfully pictorial.  He is not just inventive. He is reliably – startlingly – original.” [1]

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The show brings together thirty-nine works executed between 1997 and 2025, surveying Kline’s long-standing engagement with encaustic. Kline’s output has consistently been one of working in series, creating several paintings, drawings and sculpture surrounding a theme or idea. At times he has revisited these themes to expand his material investigations, technical mastery and visual explorations. The distinguishing motif in the paintings and sculptures presented in this show, regardless of the year or series they belong to, is that they all share in the color blue. Arguably one of the favorite colors on the spectrum, blue has for millennia captivated the human eye and carried a special allure for its symbolic and emotive qualities. From ancient China and Egypt to the Celtic times, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, from the Industrial Revolution and the nineteenth century to the modern and contemporary era, blue has fascinated artists, musicians and writers. Sourced from cobalt, lapis lazuli, indigo, ultramarine and other materials, blue can transform into varying hues: cyan, navy, turquoise, aqua, midnight blue, sky blue, royal blue and aquamarine. 

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Kline’s nimble use of the color takes its hue and shade ranges in different directions, accentuating its characteristics and evocative nature with his adroit use of encaustic.  Whether applied in flat bold brushstrokes, dripped or layered to create textured surfaces, Kline modulates the color and manipulates the material to create a vast range of visual experiences. Some grided paintings are structures that take on a retro feel with lighter and darker tones and hues, such as Blue Order and Blue and White Impression. The brushstrokes create a patchwork of tetris-like tiles seeming to compete for space. A mixture of values and tones in other panels such as Blue Grid are not as delineated and appear to meld into one another. These networks are transformed into more complex systems in Blue Mosaico (Tondo) and in the camo-bot series such as Patchwork Blue and Camo Bluebot.  

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Razzle Dazzle may be visually related to the latter two but is also part of another seminal body of work by the artist, the Hammock paintings. In this large panel, Kline’s line of enquiry comes from a narrative referenced in Leo Steinberg’s essay “Other Criteria.” In it, he touches on the 19th century artist Thomas Eakins’ addressing the question whether painting and sculpture should have the same moral standing as traditionally defined manual labor, and not just be considered an activity of leisure or pleasure. Kline’s Hammock paintings are created on actual canvas service hammocks, some dating back to WWII, that the artist has collected over the years. Razzle Dazzle, with its honey-combed surface and blue color patterns, camouflages the hammock on the panel, keeping the object used for work and /or leisure not readily apparent.  

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Audiences familiar with Kline’s artistic trajectory will enjoy viewing the deep, midnight blue, almost black The Prussian Blues (II), an encaustic on linen that would be a precursor to an important series in Kline’s oeuvre, the white linen, or Tabula Rasa, paintings.  Other works on view include the artist’s signature additive layered Bloom, Jewel, and Leda paintings, with their surfaces so textured they become quasi sculptural, where shadow plays an important part in the visual engagement. When does a textured painting become a sculpture? The coup de grâce that drives this concept home is Diagonal Blue Growth on Canvas, a painting the artist cast into a unique bronze and finished with a rich blue patina to make it look like a painting. 

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About Martin Kline

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Kline has had a prolific career as a painter, sculptor and draughtsman and his works have been the subject of numerous solo and group exhibitions in the United States and abroad. His works are in many notable public and private collections, including The Metropolitan Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Brooklyn Museum and the Morgan Library in New York City; the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo; The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore; the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Albertina, Vienna; The Museum of Fine Art, Houston; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland; the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Ohio University, Athens; the New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain; Triton Foundation, Belgium; Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, among others. Kline lives and works in upstate New York.

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About Carter Ratcliff

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American critic and poet Carter Ratcliff has published writings on art for The Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Guggenheim Museum; the Royal Academy of Arts, London; Maxxi Museum of 21st Century Arts, Rome and many other institutions.  He has contributed to notable art publications such as Art in America, Art Forum, Art News, Arts, Tate, and Art Presse, as well Vogue, Elle, and New York Magazine. Books include The Fate of a Gesture: Jackson Pollock and Postwar American Art, Out of the Box: The Reinvention of Art, and monographs on Andy Warhol, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O’Keeffe, Gilbert & George among others. His books of poetry include Fever Coast, Give Me Tomorrow and Arrivederci, Modernismo. Born in Seattle, Ratcliff lives and works in upstate New York.

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Heather Gaudio Fine Art  specializes in emerging and established artists, offering painting, works on paper, photography, and sculpture. The gallery provides a full-range of art advisory services, from forming and maintaining a collection, to securing secondary market material, to assisting with framing and installation. The focus is on each individual client, selecting art that best serves his or her vision, space, and resources. The six exhibitions offered every year are designed to present important talent and provide artwork appealing to a broad range of interests. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday; 10:30am to 5:30pm; and by appointment. 

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[1] Carter Ratcliff, “Martin Kline: The World in All Its Plenitude”, 2025, Martin Kline, exhibition catalogue

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This exhibition presents highlights from the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, which explores the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. The works on view in the exhibition will include paintings by late 19th- and early 20th‐century artists like James Brenan, Daniel Macdonald, James Arthur O'Connor and Jack B. Yeats, as well as sculptures, paintings, and works on paper by contemporary artists including John Behan, Rowan Gillespie, Brian Maguire, and Hughie O'Donoghue. The exhibition is presented by Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield Exhibition.

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We are pleased to announce our next On View feature, highlighting original landscape paintings by South Carolina-based artist Karin Olah on the main wall of Sorelle Gallery. The Feature will open Saturday, May 10, 2025. Visitors will have the opportunity to view new work by Karin, with light refreshments on opening day. 

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Inspired by the colors and light of coastal landscapes, Karin Olah creates multi-layered paintings with acrylic paint, hand-dyed fabric, and vintage textiles. Karin’s subject matter ranges from seascape to abstract expressionism to a dreamy place in-between.

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Karin combines her obsession with textiles and quilts, a background in fashion design in NYC, a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, and an ever-growing fabric collection to add layers of texture to her work. She is a recipient of the Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award and an Artist-in-Residence at Palmetto Bluff. Her work has been on the cover of Charleston Magazine and featured in Southern Living, House & Garden Magazine, and American Contemporary Art Magazine. Her work is in public collections at Mayo Clinic Florida, Medical University of South Carolina, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, and Ilya Corporation in Japan. Originally from Lancaster Country, Pennsylvania, Karin has lived in Charleston, South Carolina since 2003. Karin enjoys going to the beach, playing golf, being silly with her daughters, and chasing after a naughty labradoodle named Charlie.

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"Fabric is something that evokes an emotional response," Olah says. "Soft materials can make us feel calm, relaxed, cozy, and safe. I use textiles in my paintings to suggest a connection between the beautiful places in nature and the comforting touch of a well-loved quilt. Inspiration for my subject matter comes from cloud watching at the beach, the stripes of ocean waves on the horizon, a patchwork of farm fields, the meandering thread of a creek through the marsh, and quiet time at the lake. My interpretations of landscapes focus on color and mood more than realism. In these dreamscapes, the brushstrokes are fabric."

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Karin's paintings will be on view through Saturday, May 31st. 

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This On View feature is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm. Street parking is available.

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📅 Our 3rd Annual Rebel Daughter Day will be held Saturday, May 17th, 11am-3pm

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🎪40-50 Small, local women-owned businesses will be popping up in front of our bakery. The event is FREE for vendors and attendees in the spirit of women supporting other women and supporting small businesses.

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👭The businesses range from food and drink (hello pasta and pizza-making demonstrations, gluten-free and vegan foods, sushi, a champagne cart, an ice cream truck, and desserts galore!) to handmade jewelry, art, clothing and more! Vendors are a mix of more established purveyors you know and love to moms with a side hustle, passion, big dreams and a great product. Come out to shop, sample and support these awesome women! All are local, small businesses and all woman-owned!

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🚗 Limited, paid parking available on-site in the Isaacs Square Parking Lot, or nearby parking decks (4 min walk) or street parking

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🎫 Last year was a HUGE success! We estimate at least 850 people came from all over to shop and support! It was incredible! Come out and find your new favorite small, local business!

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🛍️ Giveaways (free Rebel Daughter totes) to the first 30 attendees + enter raffles for RDC swag and girl power books by a local female author with all proceeds benefitting local non-profits!

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Join us for “Museum Movers,” a Bruce Museum yoga class for learners ages 3-6 and their grownups. Participants will explore the Bruce Museum’s galleries using a variety of sensory and experiential modalities, followed by an exhibition inspired yoga class. Museum Movers uses movement, breath, group games and creative activities to reinforce the gallery experience. Come have fun in our galleries and get to know the Bruce in a whole new way. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to take your shoes and socks off! We have a limited number of foam mats, please bring your own mat.  

Cost: Free with admission to the Bruce Museum. Members admission is free with membership. Reservations required  

Classes are held once a month on Saturdays, from 11am-12pm. Please meet at the Grand Hall Staircase.

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Join us on Saturday, May 17th for a day of art in Bridgeport! Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of City Lights Gallery at 265 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport's downtown art hub, hosting a festive opening reception for the exhibit “21 Artists” from 3 PM - 6 PM. Stroll three blocks to Read’s ArtSpace at 1042 Broad St for the new exhibit “Mirrored Resilience” from 1 PM - 6PM. On the East Side, experience open studios at the American Fabrics Arts Building at 1069 Connecticut Ave (11AM - 6 PM) and the Bridgeport Innovation Center at 995 Connecticut Ave (12 PM - 5 PM). For more info go to BridgeportArtTrail.org Send inquiries to bridgeportarttrail@gmail.com

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 The GR Art Gallery presents:

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Ellen Gordon

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“A Creative Journey II”

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April 4th, 2025 – May 30th, 2025

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Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5th from 4 PM – 7 PM

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“A Creative Journey II”” is Ellen Gordon’s first solo exhibit at the GR Art Gallery. This exhibition is a retrospective of paintings and drawings by the artist created since 2009. In 2009 Ms. Gordon had her first solo exhibition entitled “A Creative Journey” at the Stamford Mayor’s Gallery. The exhibit will be on display from April 4th thru May 30th. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 12-6 pm and from Sunday 12-4. Any time by appointment, 203-274-7497.

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The GR Art Gallery will host a reception to celebrate the artist on Saturday April 5th from 4 – 7 PM. The public is invited.

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Ellen Gordon is a Stamford, CT-based award-winning mixed media artist. The colors and patterns in her artwork are roller coaster rhythms of fences, grids, and fractured geometries – a kind of mapping. She guides us along a journey of the personal narrative through landscaped layers of abstraction and portraiture. Playful and speculative, the rhythms remain determinedly open-ended and essentially borderless. An un-plotted story with unbounded possibilities. Over the past two decades, Gordon’s work has evolved through many phases, but her main body of work centers on figurative collages - intimate yet colorful portrayals of a woman in her own thoughts, providing the viewer a window into honest moments with a series of striking and bold women. Her most recent work has been a transition into the abstract patterns, experimenting with geometric shapes and inverted forms in color palettes evoking various states of mind.

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Ms. Gordon has been active in the local arts for many years. She currently serves on the board of The Greenwich Art Society and The Connecticut Women Artists. Ms. Gordon is a commissioner of The City of Stamford’s Cultural Arts and Culture Board. She is the former Executive Director of the Loft Artists Association and was Co President of the Stamford Art Association.

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In 2022, Ms. Gordon became the curator of the Mayor's Art Gallery in Stamford, CT. 

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The GR Art Gallery is located at 1086 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 12-6 pm and from Sunday 12-4. Any time by appointment, 203-274-7497. Parking is available and the building is handicap accessible.

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Get ready for a magical journey into the land of fairy tales at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, where dreams come true and adventure awaits around every corner! In our final enchanting TYA production of 2025, witness the timeless tale of a beautiful princess cursed into a deep slumber, awaiting the kiss of true love to awaken her. But fear not, because a brave prince is ready to rise to the challenge! With his trusty sword in hand, he sets off to rescue the princess from the clutches of an evil witch and face the fiery breath of a fierce dragon.

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But our hero won’t be alone on this daring quest! With a team of helpful fairies by his side and true love lighting the way, nothing can stand in the way of our intrepid prince and his sleeping beauty. Prepare to be swept off your feet as the princess is awakened, the witch is vanquished, and order is restored to the kingdom in a spectacle of magic, bravery, and true love’s triumph!

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But wait, there’s more! At DCT, we’re known for putting our own unique twist on classic stories, so get ready for surprises around every corner that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you begging for more. So gather your family, pack your imagination, and join us for an unforgettable adventure that’s sure to capture your hearts and leave you believing in happily ever afters!

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Our Theatre for Young Audiences shows are recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages are welcome!

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Our beloved GARNER ARTS FESTIVAL returns on Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM each day.

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Rain or shine.

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Held within the iconic GARNER Historic District in Garnerville, NY.

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Festival partner, TRADE AND PROSPER, will present a thoughtfully curated "Retro/Vintage Market", offering handmade crafts, eye-catching retro/vintage clothing, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind ephemera. Enjoy delicious samples from Hudson Valley’s premier makers, bakers, and top-shelf distilleries! Pairs well with a taste of North Rockland, as offered at our festival food court and beer garden.

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The 2025 Arts Festival will feature

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GARNER's signature festival attractions!

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Open Studios

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Live Music

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World-class art exhibitions

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Large-scale installations

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Site-specific performances

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Youth Art Offerings!

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Regional Student Art Show

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Hands-on Creative Workshops

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(for children & adults)

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Mark your calendars…

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STAY TUNED for festival updates!

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 The Greenwich Art Society is pleased to announce its 108th Annual Juried Exhibition, at the Bendheim Gallery at 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Exhibition dates are May 8th thru June 8th. There will be an opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday May 8th from 5:15 - 6:30 PM. An online digital and virtual gallery will be available on our website, www.greenwichartsociety.org . All work will be for sale.

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JUROR: Kelly Long is an art worker and writer currently serving as Senior Curatorial Assistant at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, where she has worked with the Photography Acquisitions Committee since 2017), developed exhibitions across mediums, including Rachel Harrison Life Hack (2019), Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: The Art of Harry Smith (2023, and a forthcoming exhibition focused on surrealism and the 1960’s. Most recently, she curated Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and the Last Gullah Islands (2024), and Trust Me (2023), a group exhibition exploring the role that vulnerability plays in forging connection, and the overlapping lives and loves of photography’s creators, viewers, and caretakers. Previously, she has held curatorial and teaching positions at the George Eastman Museum and at the University of Rochester. Her writing has appeared in the catalogues for Chiharu Shiota: The Hand Lines and Gail Thacker: Fugitive Moments, and in publications such as InVisible Culture and MOSSFLOWER. She holds a B.A. in art history from Vassar College, and an M.A. in visual and cultural studies from the University of Rochester, where her research focused on the engagement of postmodern and contemporary art with housing, exploring notions of being and belonging, access, and ownership in the art of our time.

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AWARDS : Cash and other awards totaling over $2000 will be presented at the opening reception.

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Skaters & Spectators of all ages, join Skateport at Foolproof Brewing Company for our May Family Session! Rent a pair of skates with us or bring your own as we transform the Foolproof Gallery into a roller skating rink.

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An extraordinary exhibition featuring stunning photographic images of birds, mammals and sea life engaging in their natural habitats. Vivid color, amazing action moments and the sheer beauty of the natural world are all masterfully captured by this talented, award-winning filmmaker, expeditionist and dedicated environmentalist.

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 Incredicause Minifest 2025 - Aetheria Band

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Come join us for a unique experience to help support the Christian Metal Band & National Fine Arts Competitor, Aetheria! The event will help fundraise their trip to Orlando, FL where they will perform the original song, "Forever in Your Grace." This event features exciting outdoor activities, including a Battle of the Bands, special guest performances, a 50/50 raffle fundraiser supporting Aetheria Band, a kids' play zone with bouncing, badminton, and freeze tag, along with food and beverages for sale. Indoor activities include an art show benefiting local artists, music workshop demos during band breaks, hands-on creativity sessions like painting and jewelry-making, and swimming available by appointment. Parking is limited to 25 vehicles so please carpool or get a ride when passes run out.

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 What: Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the musical comedy SISTER ACT, based on the hit movie in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, May 9-18, 2025 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield at 148 Beach Rd (free parking lot onsite). Tickets ($30 Regular / $45 VIP) are available for sale now.

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When: The performance schedule is as follows: Fri May 9 @ 7:30pm, Sat May 10 @ 7pm, Sun May 11 @ 4pm, Fri May 16 @ 7:30pm, Sat May 17 @ 2pm, Sat May 17 @ 7pm, Sun May 18 @ 4pm.  

Cast: The all-local cast includes Leondra Smith-West (Deloris Van Cartier), Marilyn Olsen (Mother Superior), Marcelle Morrisey (Sister Mary Robert), Najlaa Noonan (Sister Mary Patrick), Mia Tommins (Sister Mary Lazarus), Natasha Fenster (Sister Mary Martin of Tours), Sarah McCormack (Sister Mary Theresa), Emmanuella Dorcely (Michelle), Hailey Stevenson (Tina), Andy Stubbs (Monsignor O’Hara), Ken Skjeveland (Curtis), Jay Reyes (Eddie), Jess Ricketts (TJ), Jayden Santos (Pablo), Cheyenne Perez (Joey), John Moran (Ernie), and Brian Bish (Drag Queen). The Ensemble includes: Jim Hisey, Maggie Kruse, Ben Legum, Jacob Legum, Sam Matis, Bridget McBride, Alana Merly, Lindsay Protsko, Jasmin Salas, Rhet Sealfon, Lauren Sittard, Xoe Tracey, Taylor Tunstall and Jennifer Turner.  

Production: The all-local production staff includes Director Brian Crook, Choreographer Bonnie Gregson, Music Director Ken Legum, Scenic Designer Kelley Wright, Costume Designer Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Sound Designer Chris Gensur, and Lighting Designer Don Rowe. Brian Bish serves as Media Manager, and Trudi Durrell serves as Stage Manager. Fairfield Center Stage is led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom & Executive Producer Eli Newsom.

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Ticketing/seating policies: Regular reserved seating is available for $30. VIP table seating ($45) allows a bring-your-own-food option for 4-top and 6-top tables (must purchase entire table) and includes wine or soft drinks. There are also 2 front-row church pews for sale that seat 4 people ($25 per person, must purchase entire pew). No outside drinks at this event per the agreement with the venue. Concessions (drinks/snacks) available before and throughout the performance.

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Table Seating Bring-Your-Own-Food option: VIP table patrons who have purchased a VIP table (sold as a 4-top or a 6-top) may choose to bring their own food to enjoy before and during the performance. No outside beverages permitted per the agreement with our venue. VIP patrons will also be provided their choice of a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic drinks (soda/water), and additional drinks may be purchased from concessions.

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Individual seated patrons ($30): seating will be in regular row seating (folding chairs), 16 seats per row. There will be two front-row church pews available for sale at each performance. Bring-Your-Own-Food is not permitted in regular seating due to close proximity to other patrons (no outside food or drinks permitted for this seating section, but concessions food/drinks permitted.)

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Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before showtime and the approximate running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

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Concession snacks and drinks will be available before the show and at intermission. A bar with wine (red / white / sparkling), soft drinks, and candy/snacks will be open before and during the performance. Parking is free in the on-site lot. Indoor public restrooms available.

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Patrons will check in at the entrance and show their phone with an order confirmation email. This is a paperless event. All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges, with the exception of an unforeseen canceled performance (in which case patrons will have the option to choose between being reseated at another performance, future credit, or a refund). Transferring tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests (info@fairfieldcenterstage.org).  

Parental Advisory: all ages welcome (all patrons must have a ticket), but we recommend this full-length production for audience members age 8+, and it is not recommended for anyone under the age of 4. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please no babes in arms --- and as a courtesy to other patrons, guardians are thanked in advance for temporarily removing any rambunctious little ones to the outer lobby during the performance.  

Audience Policy: In order to support a collaborative and respectful environment for our performers and audiences, the producers/house staff reserve the right to ask any disruptive patrons to exit the performance space.  

About the show: Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

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Following this show the 2024/25 season concludes with the 12th Annual Playathon on May 31. Future shows and auditions will be announced later this spring. Open call auditions are held throughout the year at various times.

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Fairfield Center Stage is a local community theater group in Fairfield, CT that utilizes local artists and staff from Fairfield County. Inspired by the concept of environmental theatre, Fairfield Center Stage dedicates its seasons of shows to putting Fairfield “center stage,” by highlighting several of the town’s amazing venues.

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For additional information about Fairfield Center Stage, visit www.fairfieldcenterstage.org

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Experience the highlights of the Bruce Museum’s exhibitions during a guided tour that is free with museum admission. No reservations are required but capacity is limited to twenty people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with the front desk if you wish to join. Tours depart from the bottom of the staircase in the Grand Hall.

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Looking for a furry addition to your family? Come to the Adopt and Stroll Pet Adoption event at the Richmond Hill Riverwalk! Lucky Dog Refuge will have their available dogs for adoption here to meet your new best pal.

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The first 100 attendees will also be able to get a free Kona Ice slushie, courtesy of a generous donor!

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 4th Annual Stafford Child Safety Day:  

Don’t miss the fun and educational activities children and their families can enjoy at the upcoming “4th Annual Stafford Child Safety Day” being organized by West Stafford School. This free (rain or shine) event will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 2:00-4:00pm at Stafford High School located at 145 Orcuttville Road in Stafford Springs, CT. In fair weather, the event will be held on the field in front of the high school’s entrance. In poor weather, the event will be moved indoors to the back entrance utilizing the high school’s cafeteria and adjacent hallways.

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Stafford Child Safety Day will offer three dozen groups featuring interactive vehicle displays such as: police cruisers, fire trucks, an ambulance, a high-tech satellite truck, several military vehicles, an environmental display and an ice cream truck. In addition, check out the CT State Police’s “Trooper Two” helicopter (weather permitting)!

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Children and their families will also experience many safety and wellness groups featuring information on railroad safety, injury prevention, poison control, healthy relationships, impaired driving awareness, mental health resources, early childhood education, vision screenings, community and health resources and free Child ID Kits. Not to mention a free face painting booth!

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If you have any questions, please contact Janice Morton at West Stafford School by calling 860-684-3181 (Ext. 50009) or by emailing mortonj@stafford.k12.ct.us.

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Get ready to rev up your social life because Stamford is gearing up for a thrilling evening of speed dating on May 17th, 2025! If you've been yearning for a fun and exciting way to meet new people, this event is your golden ticket to a night of potential connections and memorable encounters.

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Stamford, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse community, sets the stage for a speed dating experience like no other. Picture yourself in a chic venue, surrounded by the city's lively energy, engaging in quick and lively conversations with an array of interesting individuals.

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What sets this event apart? Well, mark May 17th, 2025 on your calendar because all participants are in for a delightful treat – a free drink to kick off the evening! It's the perfect icebreaker to set the mood for a day of laughter, shared stories, and maybe even a spark or two.

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The beauty of speed dating lies in its fast-paced yet relaxed environment. Each encounter lasts just long enough to leave you intrigued and excited for the next. Whether you're a Stamford local or a newcomer to the city, this event is your chance to expand your social circles and potentially find that special someone.

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So, why not make May 17th, 2025, a date to remember? Join us in Stamford for an unforgettable day of sizzling connections, where laughter flows as freely as the drinks. Who knows? The person of your dreams might just be a speed date away. Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections and create lasting memories in the heart of Stamford!

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How Does Speed Dating In Stamford Work?

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1. Pre-purchase your Stamford Speed Dating Ticket in advance!
2. We will email you where to check in up to a week before the event!
3. Upon checking in you will be given access to a digital Matchmaking Form to keep notes and evaluate your potential compatibility with others.
4. Upon checking in on the day of the event you will be greeted by our staff and will be guided to a table for the start of the game.
5. You will be given conversation starters for ice breakers. You may also choose not to use them.
6. You will be given 5 minutes to talk to each partner.
7. After the event ends we will reach out via email/sms to inform you of your matches from the event.

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What's Included With Ticket🚨

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• A Fun Way To Meet Singles In Stamford🔥
• Exclusive Food Or Drink Specials 🍻
• 1 FREE Drink 🍺
• DateFaster.com Digital Match Form ✅
• Get 2 Tries (With VIP Pass) 🤩
• On-Site Staff 🕺

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What Can I Expect From Speed Dating In Stamford?

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You can expect to have a fun experience meeting other singles in your area.

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This could be a stepping stone to find your perfect match!

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Visit Datefaster.com for more information and discounts.

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Disclaimer: Must be 24 years or older to participate in our events with a valid form of government issued id. Food or drink specials may be subject to change at the venue's discretion. All sales are final as there are no refunds unless the event is cancelled. By attending our event you are giving us approval to exchange your contact information with only the people you match with.

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“Croc Couture” is a high-energy, fashion-forward customization event where guests transform their Crocs into bold, personalized style statements—without a single stitch required.

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This event is part creative workshop, part social fashion lounge, and fully aligned with the playful, expressive spirit of Ladur Sewciety. It invites guests to explore their personal style through Crocs customization using a wide variety of materials and embellishments, from glam rhinestones to punk chains to whimsical charms.

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Target Audience : Creative adults who love fashion, DIY, and playful self-expression. Ideal for friend groups, date nights, or solo creatives looking for a fun night out.

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Preservation Connecticut and Connecticut's Historic Preservation Office explain the importance of historic preservation and the process for preserving buildings and structures in Connecticut.

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Get ready for a magical journey into the land of fairy tales at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, where dreams come true and adventure awaits around every corner! In our final enchanting TYA production of 2025, witness the timeless tale of a beautiful princess cursed into a deep slumber, awaiting the kiss of true love to awaken her. But fear not, because a brave prince is ready to rise to the challenge! With his trusty sword in hand, he sets off to rescue the princess from the clutches of an evil witch and face the fiery breath of a fierce dragon.

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But our hero won’t be alone on this daring quest! With a team of helpful fairies by his side and true love lighting the way, nothing can stand in the way of our intrepid prince and his sleeping beauty. Prepare to be swept off your feet as the princess is awakened, the witch is vanquished, and order is restored to the kingdom in a spectacle of magic, bravery, and true love’s triumph!

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But wait, there’s more! At DCT, we’re known for putting our own unique twist on classic stories, so get ready for surprises around every corner that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you begging for more. So gather your family, pack your imagination, and join us for an unforgettable adventure that’s sure to capture your hearts and leave you believing in happily ever afters!

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Our Theatre for Young Audiences shows are recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages are welcome!

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Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at end of the year to review everything from the year!

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January: Queer Privacy

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Feb: A Lady for a Duke- ALexis Hall

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March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

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May: Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes

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June: Man O'War by Cory McCarthy

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July: Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity

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August: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

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 FAITH PURPOSE & CONNECTION

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Come join us for an uplifting and inspiring event at Jubilee Christian Sanctuary! Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the power of faith and purpose in our lives. This in-person event will take place on Sat May 17 2025 at 15:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) at 2226 Fairfield Ave.

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Experience a day filled with insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and spiritual growth. A day filled with food, prizes, and laughter. We thank you in advance for your support!

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The Loft Artists Association (LAA) is excited to announce its Annual Spring Juried Exhibition, titled “ ZING”. The exhibition will be on display at the Loft Artists Gallery from April 26 through June 8, 2025, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, April 26 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The Gallery located at 575 Pacific Street in Stamford, CT is open weekends from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Beth Gersh Nešić, visiting juror and independent curator, invited artists to submit works that celebrate joy, positivity, excitement, good energy, and humor. This “ZING” should communicate directly to the viewer through color, line, form, composition, and/or content. It should move hearts and minds viscerally, intellectually, cognitively, and/or spiritually.

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Come join us and learn all the basic skills of macrame workshop, every third Saturday of the month.

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Connecticut’s premier creative networking experience is back and ready to kick off the summer!

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 The Friends of the Music at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, New Canaan, CT ,  proudlypresents: “Two Frenchies, four hands” a piano recital by Edward Tipton and Andrew Kimsey.  Saturday May 17th, 2025 , at  5:00 PM ,  St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge ,  New Canaan, CT. 

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Much of the music coming from France, from the mid-19th century until the early 20th, has an unmistakable "French" sound - rich in tone color, sometimes ambiguous in harmony, and evocative of a certain mood or atmosphere. This recital features piano compositions of four prominent composers: Ravel, Fauré, Debussy, and Lili Boulanger, including two works for piano four hands: Ravel's Ma mère l’Oye (the “Mother Goose” suite), and Fauré’s Dolly Suite for piano. Also included are solo works by Debussy (Estampes), Lili Boulanger (Prélude in D-flat) and Fauré (Nocturne No. 6, in D-flat). Join us for a tonal voyage to Impressionist France!

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Pianist Andrew Kimsey has produced a variety of work for piano, choral, vocal, electronic music, and other entertainment genres, as well as having written and produced his own recordings.  His published choral service setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Paraclete Press Inc.), premiered at Southwark Cathedral, London, in 2005 by Atlanta’s Peachtree Road United Methodist Choir. Other notable performances of the same work include the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys in New York City. 

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Pianist, organist, and conductor “Ned“ Tipton is Director of Music Ministries at St. Mark’s, and came to New Canaan after seven years at St. John’s Cathedral, Los Angeles; preceded by twenty-one years as Director of Music at the American Cathedral in Paris.  Mr. Tipton has performed and conducted throughout the U.S. and Europe.  

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The event is followed by a light reception.  

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General tickets $30, Students $10 ($35 and $15 day of the event) / available Here

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More information about the 2024-2025 season of the Friends of Music at St. Mark’s is available HERE

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Ned Tipton, Director of Music Ministries

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

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ntipton@stmarksnewcanaan.org

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(203) 966-4515, x 113

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Come and try some delicious homemade food!

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 Norwalk to Host Medal of Honor Recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan for Special Dinner and Memorial Ceremony

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Norwalk, CT  – The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee is honored to welcome  Medal of Honor recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan  to Norwalk for a weekend of remembrance, reflection, and community recognition.

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A  special dinner in Mr. McCloughan’s honor  will be held on  Saturday, May 17, at 6:00 p.m.  at the  Norwalk Inn. The public is warmly invited to attend this event and hear firsthand from one of our nation’s most decorated military heroes.

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Jim McCloughan was awarded the  Medal of Honor in 2017  by President Donald Trump for his acts of extraordinary bravery and heroism while serving as a combat medic during the Vietnam War. From  May 13 to May 15, 1969 , McCloughan risked his life numerous times to rescue and treat wounded soldiers under intense enemy fire.

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Notably, McCloughan served in the same unit as  Norwalk native Daniel Shea , who was killed in action on  May 14, 1969. At the request of the Shea family, Mr. McCloughan has graciously agreed to speak at the  Veterans Memorial Ceremony  on  Sunday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. , to be held at the  Shea-Magrath Memorial and Wall of Remembrance.

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“Welcoming a veteran of this caliber to Norwalk is a tremendous honor,” said Jeff DeWitt, Chairman of the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee. “This weekend is not just about history—it’s about personal sacrifice, brotherhood, and the power of remembrance. We hope the community will join us in showing our deep appreciation.”

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McCloughan will be traveling from his home in Michigan with his wife and their two dogs to attend the weekend’s events.

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Those interested in attending the dinner can RSVP through the following link:

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/d...

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About the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee:

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The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of Norwalk’s military veterans through events, education, and the preservation of local memorials and history.

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Mr. McCloughan was raised in the rural area of Bangor, MI. He graduated from Olivet College in 1968 with a BA in Sociology. Drafted into the United States Army in 1968, Jim served as a combat medic with the Americal Division where he rose to the rank of Specialist Five. In one battle alone “Doc” McCloughan has been credited with moving into the “kill zone” on ten occasions, saving ten American lives and one Vietnamese interpreter’s life.

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Specialist McCloughan was highly decorated receiving the Combat Medic Badge, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars with “V” device for valor, The U. S. Army Valorous Unit Citation, The National Defense Medal, The Good Conduct Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with three Battle Stars, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms and one Oak Leaf Cluster and the M16 Expert Rifle Badge. In 2017, Jim was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military commendation.

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In 1970, upon returning home from service to our country, Mr. McCloughan resumed his contract with South Haven Public Schools and in 1972 earned a MA in counseling. Remaining with South Haven High School for 38 years, Jim taught psychology and sociology while coaching football, wrestling, baseball, and American Legion Baseball. As a MHSAA wrestling official, he was selected to referee eighteen MI Wrestling State Finals. Jim has been inducted into three athletic halls of fame, plus the MI High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the MI High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame, and the MI High School Coaches Hall of Fame which represents coaches from all boys’ and girls’ sports. In June 2019, Jim was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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Since retirement Jim has remained dedicated to his community and the nation, as a member of non-profit organizations, serving multiple charitable projects, assuming roles on boards and performing as a vocalist. Representing the Medal of Honor, Jim speaks across the nation. He and his wife, Chérie, reside in Saugatuck, MI. They have four adult children, seven grandchildren, and two standard poodles.

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New Canaan Library invites the community to a free music and dance party under the stars on Saturday, May 17th on the Library Green. We're thrilled to share an evening of country music featuring SHOT DOWN band, performing their upbeat and energetic playlist of modern and standard country favorites. You'll also be treated to expert dance instruction to tune up your line dancing skills, led by a team from New Canaan's own Fred Astaire Dance Studio. 

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Purchase delicious food from the Avellino Family BBQ truck or bring your own picnic dinner.

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Bring your picnic blankets and chairs to spread out on the Library Green.

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The Library Green is a carry-in and carry-out space in keeping with the Library's sustainability aims. Compostable trash bags will be provided so that you can take home whatever you have carried in. 

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Restrooms and a water refill station are inside the library. 

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Advance registration for this fun evening is required.

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Leading corporate sponsorship support for this program has been generously provided by Karl Chevrolet and Walter Stewart's.

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Join us for our first live music event of the year! We're so excited to welcome Parker's Tangent, a New Haven-based band with a unique blend of blues and art-rock, to the studio. Led by Leslie VanEtten Broatch's soulful vocals, the group also features Arthur Bargar (guitar), Hal Klein (bass), Joe Rosano (drums), and Ken Ryu (violin). Their set will showcase original compositions that highlight the band’s chemistry and musical range.

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Celebrate the coming of summer with a night of great music and good vibes at Studio Andreas! Doors open at 7:00PM, performance beings at 8:00PM. Food and refreshments will be served, we hope to see you there!

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 New York City’s Premier ABBA Tribute – Mamma Mania!

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Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA

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tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music's most iconic

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groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage

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presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound.

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From "Dancing Queen" to "Mamma Mia," fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a

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stellar cast of musicians! Performers include current or former touring members of:

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Mamma Mia - Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS,

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Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, The Weeknd and many more! Mamma Mania! pays homage to ABBA's legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed

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listeners for generations.

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Join us for an evening of music that showcases not only the incredible songs but also the

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joyful spirit of ABBA. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this tribute

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promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of

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dancing. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of ABBA from

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some of New York’s finest!!

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 2025 PARKER PROJECT BENEFIT

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Performance and Fundraiser to support access to the Arts

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Saturday, May 17^th at 7:00pm at Mertens Theater

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For the past 17 years The Parker Project, a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization founded by Nikole LaChioma, has been supporting Fairfield County students going on to pursue the arts. Each year we award the Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts Scholarship to those graduating Fairfield County Seniors going on to pursue dance, choreography or musical theater as a Major or Minor in college. To date we have awarded over $90,000.

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This year we are giving out one $5,000 and two $1,000 Scholarships to deserving graduating Seniors of any public or private Fairfield County High School. The Benefit is an amazing concert and all the funds go to scholarships.

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Tickets are $25 and are 100% tax deductible.  To reserve your seats or make a donation Venmo @theparkerproject.  Please indicate your name, number of tickets or if it is donation.  Tickets will be held at the Will Call the night of the performance.  Thank you!

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In addition, The Parker Project supports and scholarships local dancers for class tuition, summer programs, costumes, competition fees and more. In just the past two years students from the Fairfield County area have received over $28,000 in scholarships. It is the goal of The Parker Project to support access to the arts on both a talent and need basis for our community's youth.

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The Parker Project was founded in 2007 by Nikole LaChioma and is a 501© 3 non-profit organization. All donations to the organization are tax deductible under the fullest extent of the law.

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Mark your calendar for the annual Spring for Abilis Gala on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, will transform Greenwich Country Club into a spectacular spring party for an unforgettable evening of joy, connection and community. Spring for Abilis will feature celebrity emcee Billy Blanks Jr., and music by ETA Music. The evening offers dinner, dancing and charitable giving through exciting silent and live auctions, the Abilis Giving Garden and Abilis Art Gallery. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://2025abilisgala.givesmart.com.

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purchase much-needed every day items for Abilis’ programs, like diapers, books, and educational games for Abilis’ Birth to Three program, and other needed items for Abilis’ lifespan programs. The Abilis Giving Garden will be live on the Spring for Abilis website prior to the Gala and the community is invited to participate in supporting these crucial needs for the organization. The Abilis Art Gallery will also be available online for anyone to bid on wonderful, one-of-a-kind artwork created by Abilis community members. There will also be a fabulous silent and live auction as part of this special evening. For the most up to date information on Spring for Abilis, please visit: https://2025abilisgala.givesmart.com.

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To purchase Spring for Abilis tickets, sponsor or learn more, visit abilis.us.

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 ​WHAT: Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the musical comedy SISTER ACT, based on the hit movie in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, May 9-18, 2025 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield at 148 Beach Rd (free parking lot onsite). Tickets ($30 Regular / $45 VIP) are available for sale now.

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WHEN: The performance schedule is as follows: Fri May 9 @ 7:30pm, Sat May 10 @ 7pm, Sun May 11 @ 4pm, Fri May 16 @ 7:30pm, Sat May 17 @ 2pm, Sat May 17 @ 7pm, Sun May 18 @ 4pm.

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WHO: This production will feature a cast of 30 local performers and a live onstage band of 5 musicians.

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The all-local production staff includes Director Brian Crook, Choreographer Bonnie Gregson, Music Director Ken Legum, Scenic Designer Kelley Wright, Costume Designer Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Sound Designer Chris Gensur, and Lighting Designer Don Rowe. Brian Bish serves as Media Manager, and Trudi Durrell serves as Stage Manager. Fairfield Center Stage is led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom & Executive Producer Eli Newsom.

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The all-local cast includes Leondra Smith-West (Deloris Van Cartier), Marilyn Olsen (Mother Superior), Marcelle Morrisey (Sister Mary Robert), Najlaa Noonan (Sister Mary Patrick), Mia Tommins (Sister Mary Lazarus), Natasha Fenster (Sister Mary Martin of Tours), Sarah McCormack (Sister Mary Theresa), Emmanuella Dorcely (Michelle), Hailey Stevenson (Tina), Andy Stubbs (Monsignor O’Hara), Ken Skjeveland (Curtis), Jay Reyes (Eddie), Jess Ricketts (TJ), Jayden Santos (Pablo), Cheyenne Perez (Joey), John Moran (Ernie).

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The Ensemble includes: Jim Hisey, Maggie Kruse, Ben Legum, Jacob Legum, Sam Matis, Bridget McBride, Alana Merly, Lindsay Protsko, Jasmin Salas, Rhett Sealfon, Lauren Sittard, Xoe Tracey, Taylor Tunstall and Jennifer Turner.

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Ticketing/seating policies:

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Regular reserved seating is available for $30. VIP table seating ($45) allows a bring-your-own-food option for 4-top and 6-top tables (must purchase entire table). There are also 2 front-row church pews for sale that seat 4 people ($25 per person, must purchase entire pew). No outside drinks at this event per the agreement with the venue. Concessions (drinks/snacks) available before and throughout the performance.

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Table Seating Bring-Your-Own-Food option:   

VIP table patrons who have purchased a VIP table (sold as a 4-top or a 6-top) may choose to bring their own food to enjoy before and during the performance. No outside beverages permitted per the agreement with our venue. VIP patrons will also be provided their choice of a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic drinks (soda/water), and additional drinks may be purchased from concessions.

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Individual seated patrons ($30):   

seating will be in regular row seating (folding chairs), 16 seats per row. There will be two front-row church pews available for sale at each performance. Bring-Your-Own-Food is not permitted in regular seating due to close proximity to other patrons (no outside food or drinks permitted for this seating section, but concessions food/drinks permitted.)

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Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before showtime and the approximate running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

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About the show: Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

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Quite the Combination! Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:30pm at the Norwalk Concert Hall as the Orchestra presents its season finale with great music and soloists! This will be an event not to be missed.

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Tickets on sale now through our website, by calling or emailing the office or at the door. Hope to see you there!

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Featuring acclaimed soloists with chorus members from Fairfield County Chorale

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Bringing opera to the Norwalk Symphony stage once more, we present Mozart’s Don Giovanni, hailed as the epitome of 18^th-century artistry. Beyond the tale of a notorious rake, it delves into deeper themes. Rumor suggests Librettist Lorenzo da Ponte fashioned “the Don” (Don Juan) after his friend, Giacomo Casanova. Beneath the comedic surface lies a damning critique of aristocratic sexism and greed, ultimately doomed to Hell. With Chris Mirto’s stage direction, this production is sure to captivate!

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Please bring any non-perishable food items to donate to The Pantry at Connecticut Community College in Norwalk.

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Experience the power and beauty of contemporary ballet as East Coast Contemporary Ballet (ECCB) returns to the Darien Arts Center for three special performances. Join us on May 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a weekend of all-original works choreographed by ECCB’s talented artistic directors and company members.

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Known for blending classical technique with innovative movement, ECCB will debut a captivating program that showcases the athleticism, artistry, and emotional depth of its professional dancers.

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Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for students. Performances will take place at the Darien Arts Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT.

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Don't miss this opportunity to experience groundbreaking contemporary ballet right in your community!

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Click here to purchase tickets

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🎻 Rising Stars Performing Arts Presents: Fiddler on the Roof JR. 🎭

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Join us for an unforgettable journey to the little village of Anatevka in Fiddler on the Roof JR., a special adaptation of the nine time Tony Award winning Broadway classic. This timeless musical follows Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect his five daughters and his way of life in a world that’s rapidly changing.

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Set in Czarist Russia and created by Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein, Fiddler on the Roof JR. explores the universal theme of tradition in a way that transcends barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion. With warmth, humor, and honesty, this beloved story tackles love, faith, family, and the bonds of community, making it a perfect introduction to musical theatre for audiences of all ages.

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Featuring iconic songs like “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this production showcases the incredible talent and heart of our Rising Stars students.

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✨ Directed by Joe Santaniello  

💃 Choreographed by Jessica Rae Foulds

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Whether you're a longtime theatre fan or new to the stage, this spirited production will leave you laughing, crying, and humming along.

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🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to celebrate tradition with us, get your tickets today!  

📅 Friday, May 17 at 7:30 PM  

📅 Saturday, May 18 at 3:00 PM  

📍 81 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT

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This event is General Admission Standing Room Only on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

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PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC FT. GEORGE CLINTON

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Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

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Set in the prohibition-era -inspired tasting room of  SoNo 1420 , this night promises handcrafted cocktail s, an electric comedy lineup , and a vibe that’s equal parts refined and unfiltered.

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 Hard Headed Comedy , the powerhouse women-owned production company created by  Luz Michelle , brings its signature high-energy, diverse, and inclusive lineup to this intimate space where every seat feels like VIP.

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Join  Kendra Cunningham ,  Michale Brigante ,  Alyce Chan , and  Luz Michelle  for a night of laughter, libations, and unforgettable moments. The space is limited , the drinks are flowing, and the comedy is unapologetically bold.

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 Secure your tickets now—this one’s selling fast! 

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 Kendra   Cunningham  is a Boston-born  stand-up comic, comedy writer, actress  and  filmmaker  living in Brooklyn, where she owns a super comfortable bed. She also bartends and has an MA in  Forensic Psychology .

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 Michael Brigante , having performed to  sold-out  audiences in comedy clubs and theaters throughout the United States- this Caribbean born,  New York City-bred , performer is  unapologetic   in his approach  to humor as he explores topics such as parenting, weight loss and growing up in the city that never sleeps.

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 Alyce Chan  has been featured on  CBC Radio, Today Parents and NBC New York.  She also founded one of the biggest parenting platforms, MOMCOMNYC, which Vogue named among the  top 6 funniest parenting Instagram accounts .

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As Founder of  Hard Headed Comedy™ , a women-owned powerhouse production company based in New York.  Luz Michelle  has hosted over 200 shows across the Tri-State area, showcasing diverse and inclusive line-ups. She has curated and produced several notable sister shows of Hard Headed Comedy, including  Still Standing Monologues, Queerlarious, and Bluntness Comedy. 

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 Ally Venable

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Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entertains wherever she goes. With her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots, Venable comes off of the ropes swinging dazzling crowds on tour or throughout the festival circuit. "Venable pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or sultry blues rock tunes embellished with lots of tasty guitar solos." - Guitar Player Magazine. A Kilgore, Texas native, Ally began singing at church at four and picked up the guitar at age 12. By 13, she started her own band and through her early influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan captured the passion and yearning for more in the blues genre. Early releases No Glass Shoes (2016) and Puppet Show (2018) started her fanbase, charting radio play, and several East Texas Music Awards. It was 2019’s #2 Billboard Blues charting Texas Honey and rocking sets on Ruf’s European Blues Caravan tour that propelled her internationally. “Ally is the future of blues and the crossover music of American roots-rock.” - Mike Zito.

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In what silenced many musicians during the pandemic, Venable now in her 20’s, released another Blues Billboard charting album, Heart of Fire (2021), which challenged her to write not only about love but the unguarded honesty of feeling pain.”On this album,I really wanted to create a tone of overcoming your struggles and persevering through them,” she explains. Mentor and featured artist on this album, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, lends his guitar skills on XM Bluesville’s charted song, “Bring on the Pain.” In 2022, Guitar World Magazine named Ally #2 on the top 15 Young Guns Making the Gibson Les Paul Cool Again, and she received the Road Warrior award from the Independent Blues Music Awards. Along with Ally’s own tour domestically and in Europe, her band has supported Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd throughout the US, as well as Colin James in Canada. She has performed as a featured artist on the Experience Hendrix Show at the ACL Live at Moody Theater in Austin, Texas.

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 Welcome to the Pre-Memorial Day Celebration!

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Come join us for a fun-filled event on Sun, May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM at 800 Union Ave. Get ready for a day of music, food, and community spirit as we kick off the holiday season!

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Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate with friends and family before Memorial Day. There will be games, live performances, and delicious food for everyone to enjoy.

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Mark your calendars and spread the word - this is an event you won't want to miss!

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A one-of-a-kind triathlon dedicated to the most personalized racer experience. This local gem features a 1-mile swim in Pinewood Lake, a challenging 25-mile out-and-back ride, and a 5-mile run around the lake with some serious hills. Proceeds of the BoFish go towards the Cardinal Sheehan Center in Bridgeport

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 Staples Tuition Grants Kids Fun Run

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Come join us for a day of fun at the Staples Tuition Grants Kids Fun Run!

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Staples Tuition Grants is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Staples High School graduates who need financial assistance pay for college. Please visit staplestuitiongrants.org for more information.

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This event is perfect for kids PreK - 5th Grade who love to run and have a great time. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to race with other kids in a friendly and supportive environment. The event will have activities like a bounce house, face painting, snacks, awards, and more! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, play, and make new friends. See you at the starting line!

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 March 29 through June 1

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Reception: Thursday, April 10, 6-8 pm, in the Trefz Forum;  click here  for more information. (Reception kicks off at 6 pm, followed by a conversation between 5iveFingaz and Miggs Burroughs at 7 pm.) Click here for more on VersoFest 2025!

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In the Sheffer Gallery:   Visual Verses

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Visual Verses is an immersive art exhibit that merges the expressive power of visual art with the profound impact of language. Each painting in this collection is paired with original phrases crafted to evoke thought, emotion, and reflection. The artwork transcends traditional boundaries, using bold colors and dynamic compositions to amplify the messages embedded within the text. This fusion of imagery and words invites viewers to engage not only with the aesthetics but also with the deeper narratives and meanings behind each piece.

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At its core, Visual Verses carries a strong social conscience, addressing themes of justice, equality, and human connection. The text-based elements of the exhibit deliver positive messages meant to inspire, uplift, and provoke meaningful conversations. Through this harmonious blend of art and language, the exhibit aims to spark awareness and foster a sense of community, encouraging viewers to reflect on their role in shaping a more compassionate and just world.

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In the South Gallery: Interactive Community Participation Mural

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This Interactive Community Participation Mural will be designed by 5ive, with members of the community to help fill it in on Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 2 pm during the VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration hosted by 5ive (also featuring DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!) This exhibit will invite the viewer to participate in the making of the artwork, interacting with the canvas and materials so that both tactile processes and community contribution are as much a part of the piece as the art itself.

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In the Jesup Gallery: Graffiti Art Mural

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More information regarding scheduled mural participation times and 5ive’s Jesup Gallery exhibit is forthcoming. Stay tuned and join in on the fun at VersoFest 2025!

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In addition to his art exhibits, 5iveFingaz will also be leading two back-to-back sessions of his Verso University course Graffiti 101: Finding Your Voice as a Graffiti Artist on Saturday, April 5.

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About 5iveFingaz

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5iveFingaz is a visionary artist whose work seamlessly bridges the realms of street art, contemporary expression, and social consciousness. Renowned for his distinctive fusion of bold visuals and thought-provoking text, 5iveFingaz crafts pieces that resonate deeply with audiences, challenging them to reflect on both personal experiences and broader societal issues. His signature style often features vibrant colors juxtaposed with powerful, concise phrases that speak directly to the heart of human experience, exploring themes of love, resilience, unity, and justice. Emerging from a background rich in urban culture and creative exploration, 5iveFingaz honed his artistic voice through a unique blend of trained and self-taught techniques and active community engagement. His art transcends traditional canvases, finding life on walls, public spaces, and unconventional surfaces, transforming everyday environments into platforms for inspiration and dialogue. The artist’s work has garnered global attention not only for its striking aesthetic appeal but also for its profound ability to connect with diverse audiences on an intimate level.

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At the core of his practice lies the "Love More Than Ever" movement, a heartfelt initiative that underscores the importance of uplifting one another with kindness and understanding. 5iveFingaz’s unwavering commitment to positive messaging and social awareness drives his creative process, with each piece serving as a rallying cry for change. His work urges viewers to reflect on their roles in fostering a more compassionate and equitable world. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and public art projects, he amplifies voices that are often unheard, using art as a powerful tool for empowerment and community building. As his influence continues to grow, 5iveFingaz remains steadfast in his mission to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action, solidifying his place as a transformative figure in the contemporary art scene.

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Join us for an energizing morning of fitness and fun with a Zumba class and stay for Brunch! Start your day with an exciting, high-energy Zumba class led by Christina Rabasco, where you'll dance, groove, and get your heart pumping to upbeat music. Whether you're a Zumba pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

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Tickets are just $10 and include one mimosa (21+). Following the class, if interested - Brunch is offered from 10-3pm for $35/per person (N/A Beverages included only).

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Whether you're coming with friends or meeting new people, this event is all about having a great time while staying active and enjoying good food. So, grab your sneakers, bring your positive energy, and let's move, munch, and make some memories!

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We strongly advise making a brunch reservation to secure a table. Please note that walk-in guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Sunday, May 18, 2025  

4:00 - 8:00PM  

Panera, Black Rock Turnpike

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25% of net sales during this time will be donated to Mercy Learning Center - must use code  FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk. Or show this flyer to make sure we receive funds!

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Looking to expand your skill set in the booming field of aesthetic medicine? The Empire Fast Track™ Dermal Fillers course is your ideal solution. Specifically designed for healthcare professionals like physicians, dentists, and nurses, this course offers in-depth, hands-on training in dermal filler injections.

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Led by renowned physician trainers, the Dermal Fillers Fast Track course covers everything from basic filler techniques to advanced contouring strategies. You’ll dive into essential topics such as facial anatomy, patient assessment, and complication management, all while gaining practical experience that will set you apart from your peers.

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The demand for dermal filler treatments continues to rise as patients seek non-invasive ways to restore volume, enhance facial features, and achieve a youthful appearance. With this course, you'll learn how to inject dermal fillers with artistry and precision, tailoring treatments to the unique needs of each patient. From lip enhancement to cheek volume restoration, you’ll develop the skills needed to deliver results that will keep your patients coming back.

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In addition to mastering injection techniques, the Dermal Fillers Fast Track course offers comprehensive training in managing complications, ensuring you can provide safe and effective treatments even in challenging cases. You’ll also gain invaluable insights into facial anatomy and the importance of symmetry and balance when performing filler injections, helping you achieve the most natural-looking results possible.

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With a special focus on creating natural, youthful results and enhancing your patient consultations, this course provides you with the tools you need to excel in the aesthetic industry. Plus, the business curriculum will give you the insights to build a thriving practice and attract more clients. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or expand your services, the Dermal Fillers Fast Track course will fast-track your success in aesthetic medicine.

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Step into the world of dermal fillers and take your career to the next level with Empire Fast Track™. Enroll now and start delivering stunning results that will set you apart as an expert in the field of aesthetics.

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Experience the high vibration of Holy Fire® Reiki 2 energy. Deepen your connection to Reiki energy and learn how to send distance Reiki in this in-person Holy Fire® Reiki Level 2 certification class. Receive the Reiki 2 placement (attunement), learn all three Usui Reiki Level 2 symbols and receive comprehensive training in giving a complete Usui/Holy Fire® Reiki session.

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Holy Fire® Reiki 2 training is open to all those who have Reiki 1 certification or higher. Register as soon as possible to save your spot and receive your course materials, but no later than May 11.

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“This is my thank you to Gail for certifying me as a Reiki Two practitioner and being a clear and guiding Reiki mentor for me. Gail is a true conduit for Reiki energy .” — Mary D.

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This class is taught by Gail Christie, an ICRT-trained Holy Fire® Usui Reiki, Karuna Reiki® and World Peace Reiki Master Teacher. Classes are small (limited to 6 students), to allow time for individualized attention. You will receive an ICRT Reiki 1 & 2 manual, course materials and a Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Second Degree certificate. You will be empowered to give in-person and online treatments to others by the end of the day.

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The price for this comprehensive 8-hour course is $285. Register as soon as possible to save your spot. Registration ends May 11.

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Special rates are available for those who are retaking Reiki Level 2 as a review class. If you would like to take it as a review class or are interested in an online class please contact: gailchristie.reiki@gmail.com

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The 2025 Glass House tour season begins on April 17, 2025. Tickets are available now! All tours include access to the newly restored Brick House. Following an extensive restoration project , we are excited to share this essential design element of the site and its history with you!

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The Glass House, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to present Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land. For five decades, Chicago-based artist Barbara Kasten has created photographs and sculptural installations that reorient our sense of perception and explore the dynamic relationship between space, material, and form. Her artistic influences are deeply rooted in modernist architecture, the principles of Constructivism, and the interdisciplinary legacy of the Bauhaus, particularly the photograms of László Moholy-Nagy and Lucia Moholy.

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“Placing my work in and around The Glass House campus is an opportunity for me to take on a canonical modernist site. Each of the structures on the grounds is like a monument to one of many aesthetic phases of architectural history. Abstraction allows us to consider possibilities that are not the norm,” said Barbara Kasten.

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Structure, Light, Land features Kasten’s work from multiple series, including Architectural Sites, Collisions, and Progressions, as well as new iterations of digital projections, cyanotypes, and sculptures. With a striking interplay of light, color, and form, Kasten’s work infiltrates the grounds of The Glass House and responds to the site’s varied built environment and landscape.

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In the Brick House (1949), Kasten’s brilliantly hued Architectural Site 1, June 10, 1986–featuring the Philip Johnson-designed Lipstick Building (1986) in Manhattan–resonates with the ’80s postmodern interior of the Reading Room, which includes two 1986 Feltri Chairs designed by Gaetano Pesce. Five new cyanotypes by Kasten line the building’s serene 1949 hallway, illuminated by the circular skylights above.

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Kasten’s new installation of fluorescent acrylic I-beams, modeled after the structural components of the Glass House, will be interspersed throughout the Sculpture Gallery (1970). The seven-foot-long beams respond to the site’s permanent collection of works by Frank Stella, John Chamberlain, Robert Morris, George Segal, and Michael Heizer. The intervention brings attention to the structure’s exposed I-beam twenty feet overhead and responds to the gallery’s interior patterning of ever-changing natural light and winding staircases.

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The Painting Gallery (1965) features three works: a photograph from the Collision series and two sculptural Progressions. Situated near Stella’s shaped canvases, Kasten’s fluorescent forms extend the narrative around post-painterly abstraction across mediums and into the present moment.

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Da Monsta (1995), the last building Johnson designed at The Glass House, was named following a conversation between Johnson and the critic Herbert Muschamp. It was inspired in part by German Expressionism, an unrealized museum design by Frank Stella, and the work of Frank Gehry. Kasten’s Sideways Corner (2016/2025), a video projection of three-dimensional cubes in primary colors, activates the warped and torqued walls.

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The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.

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Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.

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“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi

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While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with aluminum in the 1950s and later with galvanized steel, creating a series of twenty-six sculptures in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles in 1982–83. In this body of work, each sheet of metal is cut with a plasma torch and then dipped into boiling zinc, resulting in sculptures that are subtly patterned and highly reflective, resembling pebbles in a stream or the epidermal layer of skin.

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Writing about the unique materiality of his sculptures, Noguchi described metal as a mirror in opposition to “stone [as] depth.” His galvanized steel sculptures achieve formal unity while also exploring conceptual dualities between the traditional and modern, fine art and design, and industry and nature. As a Japanese American artist working in the United States, Noguchi negotiated his own feeling of in-betweenness throughout his oeuvre. The galvanized steel editions synthesize this dual aspect of his identity, utilizing steel—a distinctly American material—while also integrating the Japanese craft of origami through cut and folded metal shapes.

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Featuring a selection of nine galvanized steel sculptures, the exhibition is organized into thematic groupings that underscore the paradoxes of the artist’s work in metal. In the first, Noguchi imparts inanimate forms with human qualities, complicating the relationship between flesh and steel, body and mirror. Man-made material is transformed into representations of mountains, fruit, and sky in the second grouping, reflecting Noguchi’s belief that, in modernity, industry and nature are intertwined. A final trio of works reveals Noguchi’s ongoing interest in abstraction, bringing theoretical and spiritual ideas, weight and weightlessness, and past and present into visual dialogue. Through these sculptures, Noguchi explores ways of belonging in between such imagined oppositions. Indeed, the polished steel surfaces entangle objects, spaces, and people in a network of cast reflections, inviting visitors to contemplate Noguchi’s life, his practice, and themselves.

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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror is curated by Julia Mun, Curatorial Associate, with support from Ashley Holland, Curator and Director of Curatorial Initiatives, and Javier Rivero Ramos, Assistant Curator. The presentation at the Bruce is organized by Margarita Karasoulas, Curator of Art.

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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror is organized by Art Bridges.

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For the final exhibition of its 2024-25 season, the Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Elemental: Work by Boston Sculptors Gallery Artists. The show runs from May 8 to June 18 and features the work of 13 artists from the Boston Sculptors Gallery. The sculptors in the exhibition work with a wide range of materials – clay, fabric, metal, plastic, wood, and mixed media – and their artwork ranges in height from three inches to over eight feet.  

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While the sculptures encompass a wide range of materials, sizes, and techniques, they were selected with a unifying theme in mind – Elemental. This word has multiple meanings, which range from primitive or basic to the four elements of nature to the chemical elements from which many of the objects are created. Visitors to the Gallery will see artwork that can be grouped into four elemental categories: Beginnings, Organisms, Earth, and Water.  

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The artists are all inspired by the beauty and fragility of the natural world along with our connections to and impact upon it. For Mo Kelman,“water is the ideal subject to reflect on the laws that govern nature as it ceaselessly advances and embarrasses our every effort to keep it at bay.” In Lagoon, Kelman merges an abstracted body of silk water with bamboo structures that ensemble towers or bridges. Artist Jessica Strauss has three pieces in the exhibition from her Packing for Mars series. In Missing You, Blue Planet, and No More Polar Ice Cap, human figures gaze at images of Earth. The sculptures express “black humor, longing, and regret” as Strauss looks toward a “future when humans must flee a devastated Earth to settle on far flung and arid worlds.” 

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Several artists use traditional domestic crafts such as crochet, embroidery, and sewing in innovative ways. In her three sculptures Ascent, Larvae, and Nests, Michelle Lougee crochets post-consumer plastic bags into monumental sculptures, which “examine the relationships between humans, plastic, and nature amidst irreversible environmental changes”. Cascading from the ceiling, Keri Straka’s “Soft Cell Division” is composed of stuffed and sewn textiles. According to Straka, “the suspended sculpture is evocative of the ebb and flow of human life as mirrored in the blooming of a single cell.” Her sculpture, “Portal: Past” is made of multiple wooden embroidery hoops of varying sizes with water-color painted fabric embedded with a wide range of materials to represent dividing cells and biological cycles.  

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Since the majority of sculptors are women, it is only natural that some artwork addresses feminine sensibilities, and as mentioned, domestic life. Ellen Schön has four ceramic pieces in the exhibition. Two of her pieces – Five Hills Font and Lotus Pod – are part of her Wellspring Series. For Schön, “the pieces in this series explore the ceramic vessel as a wellspring or womb. They are meant to evoke sources of life-whirlpools, fonts, pods, seed of hope, as well as the landscape of the female body.” Several of Jodie Colella’s sculptures are ceramic and one incorporates fabric. According to Colella, her three pieces – Offspring, Seeds, and Attempts at Conviviality Exhaust Me – “comingle rigid forms with fibers to create vessels containing the stories that embody domestic life.” 

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Elemental is curated by Flinn Gallery committee members, Barbra Fordyce and Nancy Heller. It will include over 40 works of art by the following Boston Sculptors Gallery artists: 

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 Jodie Colella (clay, fiber, stone, and mixed media), Carrie Crane (mixed media),  

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Anna Kristina Goransson (felt and wool), Mo Kelman (silk, wood, and mixed media), Michelle Lougee (crocheted plastic and wire), Ellen Schön (stoneware and fired-clay), Julia Shepley (mixed media), Keri Straka (fabric and mixed media), Jessica Strauss (mixed media), Margaret Swan (aluminum), Nora Valdez (limestone), Leslie Wilcox (steel screen and mixed media), and Andy Zimmerman (wood).  

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The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by Friends of the Greenwich Library. The Gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1-5pm, and is located on the second floor of the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT.  

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The Boston Sculptors Gallery (BSG) was founded in 1992 by 18 artists as a venue for contemporary sculpture. It is located in Boston’s SoWa arts district and has 38 member artists from Boston and New England. There is a natural kinship between the Flinn and Boston Sculptors Galleries. Both are nonprofit entities that are volunteer-run and operated with support from a part-time staff member.  

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Events: 

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Opening Reception: Thursday, May 8 from 6-8pm 

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Artist Talk: Saturday, June 7 from 2-3pm. 

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This festival features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more, all available for purchase along with demonstrations and food.

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Festival hours: 10am–5pm

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Festival parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive

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Admission to the Outdoor Festival and the Museum during this weekend is $15 for all; Members and children under 5 are free.

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The Junior League of Greenwich presents Touch a Truck on May 18th, 2025 at The Greenwich Town Hall. During this fun-filled day, children’s dreams of sitting behind the wheel of a fire truck, honking the horn of a dump truck or riding a roaming railroad is brought to life. Girls and boys of all ages will enjoy. 

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General Admission begins at 10:30am. VIP tickets allow early admission at 9:00am and a Reduced Sensory experience is also available at 9:30am. 

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Tickets now on sale at www.jlgreenwich.org

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Mission:

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The Junior League of Greenwich is dedicated to empowering women, fostering leadership, and improving the quality of life in the Greenwich community through volunteer action and collaboration.

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Our Impact:

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Since its founding in 1959, JLG has initiated numerous community projects such as the Greenwich Safety Town, Kids in the Kitchen, and the Marine Discovery Room at the Bruce Museum.

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This is a special event collaboratively presented by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, Blau House & Gardens, and Wakeman Town Farm.

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My 40 Years Amongst the Rhododendrons!

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Kevin Wilcox loves imparting his wealth of experience to all who value rhododendrons (and azaleas) and wants to know more! The presentation breaks into three parts, starting with an overview of the 5 classical subdivisions of the genus Rhododendron, followed by a detailed approach to growing healthy rhodies (emphasizing planting, pruning, fertilizing, and watering), and wrapping up with a set of colorful images of the best rhododendrons to grow in your Connecticut gardens.

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Kevin Wilcox: is a horticulturist with over 40 years’ experience in growing hardy trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons in Connecticut. An accomplished and sought-after lecturer, he has presented to plant societies and garden clubs on a wide range of gardening topics as well as specific groups of plants, including rhododendrons, Japanese maples, and conifers. He has served 3 times on the Board of Directors for the CT Horticultural Society and is at present the VP of the CT Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.

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Highlights:

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Coffee sponsored by Oliver Nurseries

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Presentation: "My 40 Years Amongst the Rhododendrons"; by horticulturist Kevin Wilcox. Learn about the five subdivisions of the rhododendron genus, best practices for cultivation, and see inspiring garden images.

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Box Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow plant enthusiasts ($20 order in link below)

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Order Box Lunch Here

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Guided Tour: Explore Blau House & Gardens, a Westport hidden gem.

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Address of Wakeman Town Farm:

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134 Cross Highway Westport, CT 06880

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Please park on Wakeman Farm Drive and not in the driveway of 134 Cross Highway. Enter through red pillar gates

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Address for Blau House and Gardens

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9 Bayberry Ridge Road Westport, CT 06880

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Olivers Nurseries is open Sunday May 18 from 9 – 5.

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UPDATE: The session on April 27th will be moving indoors due to low temperatures. We look forward to our first outdoor session in May.

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Join us for a rejuvenating sound bath meditation in the serene garden setting of Designs by Lee. Experience the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other harmonic instruments as you relax among lush greenery under the open sky.

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• Yoga mat
• Blanket (for comfort and warmth)
• Eye covering or mask
• Water bottle
• Small pillow or cushion for head support

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The session will begin with gentle guided breathing to help you settle into the space. You'll then be invited to lie down comfortably as our experienced sound practitioner creates waves of soothing sounds that wash over you.

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• Deep relaxation and stress reduction
• Release of tension in the body and mind
• Improved sleep quality
• Enhanced focus and clarity
• Promotion of emotional balance
• Connection with nature in Designs by Lee's beautiful surroundings  

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No previous meditation experience is necessary.

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This event is suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

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Join Greenwich Historical Society for Rediscover Greenwich: Greewich Avenue Walking Tours this summer! Historic buildings will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Historical Society’s collections and interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories. The murals, designed by Untapped New York’s artist Aaron Asis, will debut in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society Director of Library and Archives.

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Guided Walking Tour

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Sunday, May 18

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10:30 am

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Other dates: Sundays, June 15 and July 27

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TICKETS & MORE

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 Heather Gaudio Fine Art  is pleased to present Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, the artist’s fifth solo exhibition at the gallery. The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, and the exhibition will remain on view through June 14th. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay written by art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition. 

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“…ever since he made his first mature work, Kline has felt free to make paintings that are not flat and sculptures that are powerfully pictorial.  He is not just inventive. He is reliably – startlingly – original.” [1]

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The show brings together thirty-nine works executed between 1997 and 2025, surveying Kline’s long-standing engagement with encaustic. Kline’s output has consistently been one of working in series, creating several paintings, drawings and sculpture surrounding a theme or idea. At times he has revisited these themes to expand his material investigations, technical mastery and visual explorations. The distinguishing motif in the paintings and sculptures presented in this show, regardless of the year or series they belong to, is that they all share in the color blue. Arguably one of the favorite colors on the spectrum, blue has for millennia captivated the human eye and carried a special allure for its symbolic and emotive qualities. From ancient China and Egypt to the Celtic times, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, from the Industrial Revolution and the nineteenth century to the modern and contemporary era, blue has fascinated artists, musicians and writers. Sourced from cobalt, lapis lazuli, indigo, ultramarine and other materials, blue can transform into varying hues: cyan, navy, turquoise, aqua, midnight blue, sky blue, royal blue and aquamarine. 

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Kline’s nimble use of the color takes its hue and shade ranges in different directions, accentuating its characteristics and evocative nature with his adroit use of encaustic.  Whether applied in flat bold brushstrokes, dripped or layered to create textured surfaces, Kline modulates the color and manipulates the material to create a vast range of visual experiences. Some grided paintings are structures that take on a retro feel with lighter and darker tones and hues, such as Blue Order and Blue and White Impression. The brushstrokes create a patchwork of tetris-like tiles seeming to compete for space. A mixture of values and tones in other panels such as Blue Grid are not as delineated and appear to meld into one another. These networks are transformed into more complex systems in Blue Mosaico (Tondo) and in the camo-bot series such as Patchwork Blue and Camo Bluebot.  

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Razzle Dazzle may be visually related to the latter two but is also part of another seminal body of work by the artist, the Hammock paintings. In this large panel, Kline’s line of enquiry comes from a narrative referenced in Leo Steinberg’s essay “Other Criteria.” In it, he touches on the 19th century artist Thomas Eakins’ addressing the question whether painting and sculpture should have the same moral standing as traditionally defined manual labor, and not just be considered an activity of leisure or pleasure. Kline’s Hammock paintings are created on actual canvas service hammocks, some dating back to WWII, that the artist has collected over the years. Razzle Dazzle, with its honey-combed surface and blue color patterns, camouflages the hammock on the panel, keeping the object used for work and /or leisure not readily apparent.  

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Audiences familiar with Kline’s artistic trajectory will enjoy viewing the deep, midnight blue, almost black The Prussian Blues (II), an encaustic on linen that would be a precursor to an important series in Kline’s oeuvre, the white linen, or Tabula Rasa, paintings.  Other works on view include the artist’s signature additive layered Bloom, Jewel, and Leda paintings, with their surfaces so textured they become quasi sculptural, where shadow plays an important part in the visual engagement. When does a textured painting become a sculpture? The coup de grâce that drives this concept home is Diagonal Blue Growth on Canvas, a painting the artist cast into a unique bronze and finished with a rich blue patina to make it look like a painting.