Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

Fresh off of her Connecticut debut earlier this year, violinist Hana Mundiya makes a return appearance by popular demand, this time presented by Stamford-based music education nonprofit INTEMPO. Praised for her “violin pyrotechnics” (BBC Music Magazine), Hana made her solo debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 13 and has won top prizes in the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria, the Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition in Germany, the Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Competition, and the Hudson Valley Competition in New York. She will be joined by pianist Eri Kang, a soloist, collaborative pianist and chamber musician who has appeared frequently in major concert halls in New York City and across the world. Together, they will present some of the most beloved works in the Western classical music repertoire.

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At 3PM, Hana will present a masterclass for students from INTEMPO Music School and the Norwalk Youth Symphony, followed by her recital at 4:30PM. Both events are free and open to the public; however, advance registration is required.

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Free online program. Register here.

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Join writer and curator  Dr. Glenn Adamson  as he discusses the creative vision of Italian architect, artist, and design pioneer  Gaetano Pesce  (1939-2024). Completely dedicated to personal expression, Pesce loved working with manufacturers, finding ways to push them to embrace experimental processes. Most of all, Pesce believed in making what he called “objects of our time.” That meant working in plastic and other modern materials. It meant constant innovation. Yet in retrospect, we can see that his great subject was the human condition itself, which never truly changes. All these things were true of him, all at once. Now Pesce is gone; his remarkable, completely incoherent oeuvre – tragic and joyful, ecstatic and conceptual, anarchic and precise – is complete at last. And his impact on the future of design is just beginning.

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Glenn Adamson  is a curator, writer and historian based in New York and London. The author most recently of A Century of Tomorrows (Bloomsbury, 2024) and Gaetano Pesce: The Complete Incoherence (Monacelli, 2023), he is currently Curator at Large for the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Artistic Director for Design Doha – a biennial festival in Qatar – and editor of Material Intelligence, a quarterly online journal published by the Chipstone Foundation.

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Please join us in the Brubeck Room for another Connecticut's Own concert. Ralph Kirmser and Kyong Hee Cho are once again our guest performers for a piano and oboe concert including:

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• Four Pieces for Piano, Opus 119 (4 Klavierstucke Op. 119) by Johannes Brahms

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• Danzas Argentinas for Piano by Alberto Ginastera

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• Concertante for Oboe and Piano by Emile Paladilhe

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• Friendship's Garland, a Suite of Five Miniatures by Thomas Dunhill, Opus 97

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• Dialogue for Oboe and Piano by Geoffrey Bush

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Ralph Kirmser, oboe, has been oboist for the Madera Wind Quintet, the Prevailing Winds of Connecticut and the Morningside Wind Quintet of New York City. In 2000, he was oboist for Orvieto Musica, Orvieto, Italy. While in college, Dr. Kirmser was principal oboist for the Vermont Symphony. He is a resident of Wilton and has lived there with his wife, Sally, and their three children for 46 years.

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Kyong Hee Cho began her piano career in Korea at the age of four. She gave her first concert piano performance with the Seoul Symphony at the age of eleven. She attended the Manhattan School of Music as a merit scholar where she earned a BA and MA degree in piano performance. Kyong Hee has performed numerous solo concerts to benefit international medical and disaster relief. She teaches piano at her studio in Wilton.

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Registration strongly recommended.

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All are welcome to the reception and awards event as The New Canaan Preservation Alliance presents its annual Preservation Awards. This year, the awards will honor two residences and the rehabilitation of an industrial structure as well as a special award for a Lifetime of Preservation Leadership.  Selected by a jury of board members and advisors of the Alliance, the winners will be presented certificates of honor. In addition, the Land Trust will give a brief presentation on their planned renovation of the Grupes House.

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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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Music from North and South America, featuring Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Community Sponsored Awards,” will be on view May 18 through June 15, 2025. The artwork in this exhibition will feature local scenes by RAC Exhibiting Members with cash awards thanks to individuals and merchants in the area. This year's awards have been made possible by the support and generosity of the following: All Seasons Marine Works, Arden’s Rowayton, Brendan’s 101, Cucina Daniella, Darien Rowayton Bank, E.R. Salvatore Associates, Fairfield County Bank, Avery and Rob Flowers, Gway Printing, HTG Investment Advisors, Images of Old Greenwich, Kim and Gil Kernan, Rowayton Wine Shop, Sails American Bar & Grill, Seaside Delights, The Bait Shop Marine Services, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Whitebridge Wines & Spirits and William Raveis/Tammy Langalis.

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The opening reception on Sunday, May 16 from 4 pm to 6 pm is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.

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RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For over 60 years, this nonprofit organization has been a cultural gem in Rowayton, CT. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.

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See and hear the wide range of music that GCTYO offers young musicians! Choose one concert, or come to both. At Concert 2, the winners of the 2025 GCTYO Concerto Competition, Kyra Brown & Kazuho Yasuno, will each perform one movement of a Cello concerto, accompanied by Principal Orchestra. Support the musicians of tomorrow! 

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Join us at Wakeman Town Farm to celebrate the beauty and history of rhododendrons and their landscape use at Blau House & Gardens.

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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. 
• Box Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow plant enthusiasts. 
• Guided Tour: Explore Blau House & Gardens, a Westport hidden gem.

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Schedule:

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• 9:30 AM: Coffee and Pastries sponsored by Olivers Nurseries
• 10:00–11:15 AM: Presentation “My 40 Years Amongst the Rhododendrons” by horticulturist Kevin Wilcox ( Space is limited reserve your space below) 
• 11:15 AM–12:15 PM: Box Lunch (order your meal below)
• 12:30–2:00 PM: Guided tour of Blau House & Gardens. (Parking available at #9 Bayberry Ridge Road driveway, across the stone wall, and at #7 Bayberry Ridge Road Driveway)

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Registration & Box lunch Option:

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• Presentation at WTF: $12.51 per person (Reserve your spot on Eventbrite: 
• Box Lunch: $20 (Order with your sandwich preference: 

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Collaboratively presented by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, Blau House & Gardens, and Wakeman Town Farm.

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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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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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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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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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 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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 Due on May 19th at 10:00 AM

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Wish your child well and celebrate their hard work this season with a program ad. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

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1. Choose your ad size and click the button to purchase a "ticket" (which is the ad)
2. Email your photo, well wishes, and/or ad to events@darienarts.org
3. Wait for a confirmation email** from events@darienarts.org to receive a PDF file with instructions.

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Click HERE to see PDF instructions.

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*PLEASE NOTE: You will first receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite thanking you for purchasing a "ticket" -- this is your ad. You will then receive a SEPARATE confirmation email from DAC with instructions on how to place your ad and where to send your materials.

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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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Feel better, move more easily, and stay active! Led by Dave Graves and developed in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, the Walk with Ease program at the YMCA of Greenwich helps reduce arthritis pain , boost strength and balance , and build confidence through regular movement.

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Starting Monday, May 19th , the group will meet three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays  from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.  for guided outdoor walks, with periodic educational sessions on walking techniques and wellness.

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All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. No YMCA membership or arthritis diagnosis is required. Just show up, move at your own pace, and connect with others!

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To learn more about this FREE program, please visit:

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greenwichymca.org/Walk-With-Ease

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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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Ever want to learn or refine your watercolor painting skills? The Greenwich Art Society offers both beginner and intermediate/advanced watercolor classes with Greta Corens!

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BEGINNER WATERCOLOR

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10 MONDAYS

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April 7 – June 16 (except May 26)

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5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Program Description

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To start you off on the right footing and avoid the mistakes so many watercolorists face, you will find the principles of watercolor painting to be the most targeted and focused on this class. The first and most pressing to acquire are Values, Colors, Materials, and Basic Techniques, all of which we tackle with the spirit of a ballet dancer's moves. Knowing these principles provides you with the verve and self-assurance of having acquired a solid foundation that leads to painting more complex subject matter in the next step, the Intermediate & Advanced Watercolor class 

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INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

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11 WEDNESDAYS

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April 9 – June 18

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5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Program Description

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How do watercolorists paint with such accuracy, have you often wondered? In this ongoing class, you obtain the technical secrets to painting with watercolors by using different brush techniques and color palettes, from neutrals to brights, from dry brush to washes, or from delicate shades to deepest shadows, and obtain insight into the color wheel, primary-secondary-tertiary colors and using complementary colors to great effect so as to put you on the path of artistic achievement.

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Max. 8 students.

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Instructor

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Greta Corens

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Art and design teacher, Greta Corens, began teaching after a career as a successful fashion designer in NYC. She specializes in portraiture, botanical watercolors, landscapes and illustration.  

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"My paintings are realistic, but they also translate personality and have a soul that vibrates with sensitive qualities that set them apart, where no photography can tread."

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She received a master's degree in Art, Architecture, and Design at St. Imelda Institute, div. of St. Lucas Architectural Institute in Brussels, Belgium.

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Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!

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In today’s consumer-centric digital-first business environment, organizations have multiple ways to reach their target audience with sales and marketing messages. It’s a daunting mixture that includes, email, mobile messaging, social media, and video. However, what’s not readily apparent to many small business owners is that each of those channels uniquely colors the message and changes the way it’s interpreted. Enterprises who understand this have a strategic advantage when it comes to getting the attention of (and influencing) their current and prospective customers.

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What you will learn:

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• The importance of adapting your messaging to specific communication channels 
• Why some mediums work better than others when it comes to influencing prospects 
• A best practices approach to mainstream digital branding and marketing 
• Why video is “the next best thing to being there” when it comes to communicating important concepts to your customers and prospects 

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Presenter: Doug Rawady

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Doug Rawady is a Business Development Director with Sandler Training. He helps company owners and entrepreneurs realize their full performance and income potential through the discovery and activation of underutilized resources and assets, and the application of proven sales, marketing, leadership and customer relationship strategies and best practices.

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With more than 40 years B2B and B2C experience under his belt, Doug is able to quickly and objectively assess an organization’s problems and deficiencies and, after doing so, typically come up with one or more turnkey solutions that meet them head-on.

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Event Sponsored by Fairfield Library

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In today’s consumer-centric digital-first business environment, organizations have multiple ways to reach their target audience with sales and marketing messages. It’s a daunting mixture that includes, email, mobile messaging, social media, and video. Presenter Doug Rawady,  business development director with Sandler Training, will teach you the importance of adapting your business message to specific communication channels, and why some mediums work better than others at influencing prospects.

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Please register for this SCORE presentation at  https://tinyurl.com/4whjmxac

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 Food For Life: Food for Fitness

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Come join us at the Stamford Health Tully Health Center for an exciting event focused on fueling your fitness journey with whole foods! Learn from licensed Food for Life instructors & nutrition experts, discover delicious recipes, and get inspired to take your health to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to optimize their nutrition for peak performance. Discover the knowledge and skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals that fuel optimal fitness and recovery. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, taste, and transform your relationship with food!

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Gain the skills and confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. 

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• Be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches
• Practice to become a leader and an eloquent speaker
• Grow into a better negotiator and sharpen your management skills
• Gain trust and inspire teams

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Toastmasters members report getting promoted because of their ability to build a convincing argument, landing better job opportunities while networking because of polished impromptu speaking skills, impressing a hiring manager during an interview and expressing their thoughts when speaking in public at formal or informal functions.

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How Toastmasters Works: 

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Members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. The Bethel Toastmasters club is made of 10-20 people who meet on the first and third Monday of each month for up to two hours. Each meeting gives members and guests several opportunities:

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• Guests and members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
• Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
• Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters' education program. Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
• Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.
• New members are offered the opportunity to work with a mentor

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Are you ready to grow your potential?  

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Meeting Location: Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

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Meeting Time: 6:15 pm ET

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Get in touch with us if you have any questions: 

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David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.

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Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Calypso. His book Happy-Go-Lucky, debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. The audio version of Happy-Go-Lucky, written and narrated by Sedaris, won the 2023 Audie Award. His most recent book is a short graphic novel for children with illustrations by Ian Falconer titled Pretty Ugly (TOON Books.)

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This evening will consist of a 60-minute reading followed by 20–30-minute audience Q&A. There will be a book signing in the lobby pre- and post-show, with books

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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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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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“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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 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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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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 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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Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

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Check out other library programs!

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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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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Community Sponsored Awards,” will be on view May 18 through June 15, 2025. The artwork in this exhibition will feature local scenes by RAC Exhibiting Members with cash awards thanks to individuals and merchants in the area. This year's awards have been made possible by the support and generosity of the following: All Seasons Marine Works, Arden’s Rowayton, Brendan’s 101, Cucina Daniella, Darien Rowayton Bank, E.R. Salvatore Associates, Fairfield County Bank, Avery and Rob Flowers, Gway Printing, HTG Investment Advisors, Images of Old Greenwich, Kim and Gil Kernan, Rowayton Wine Shop, Sails American Bar & Grill, Seaside Delights, The Bait Shop Marine Services, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Whitebridge Wines & Spirits and William Raveis/Tammy Langalis.

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The opening reception on Sunday, May 16 from 4 pm to 6 pm is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.

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RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For over 60 years, this nonprofit organization has been a cultural gem in Rowayton, CT. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.

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Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy. Leading the company’s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome’s lecherous stepfather, King Herod; American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth.

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Pre-screening talk with Michael Ciavaglia, PhD: 12 p.m.

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This free pre-screening talk will take place at the Dolan School of Business Event Hall.

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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.

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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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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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Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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Check out other library programs!

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 Nature’s Essence: A Solo Art Exhibit by Jennifer Faye Colombo

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May 20th, 5-8pm

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Serendipity Labs

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55 Post Rd W 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880

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Free event 

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Nature’s Essence is an invitation to pause, feel, and simply be one with nature. Explore nature through watercolor art in a way that is deeply personal and meaningful to you.

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Sip wine, enjoy cheese, and simply be in the presence of art that invites you to experience.

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Join us for an evening that celebrates the art of experiencing—tarot readings and door prizes from local businesses will make the evening even more special.

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Come, breathe in the beauty, and discover what Nature’s Essence means for you.

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Jen is a watercolor artist who creates soul nourishing art inspired by nature. To find out more about Jen and her work, please visit her site.

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Jencolombo.com

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Be part of Fairfield Teen Theatre's 50th Anniversary Summer!

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This session will be focused on how to optimize your existing yard space for small scale production and micro farming. We will look at the economics of yard versus productive gardens, how to decide what to grow, and how to start a micro farm in your own backyard.

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You will learn about:

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• Flower vs Vegetable Gardening - Pros and Cons Permaculture Design and perennial planting

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• Natural vs Crafted garden design layouts for cut flower business

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• Design and build of raised bed gardens

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• Critters, pests and hazards

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• Fencing, companions and natural deterrents

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Presenter: Asha Yoganandan

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Asha is the founder of NOURISHED Gardens + Greenspaces, an Exterior Design & Build firm. She is self taught multi-concept designer with a background in Engineering and Business Management. She brings her combined experiences in design, financial services, people and project management to create beauty for any budget.

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More about Asha - https://nourishedgardensdesign.com/about

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashayoganandan/

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Event Sponsored by Easton Library

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 Pasta & Punchlines

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Get ready for a night of delicious food and hilarious comedy at CoCreate. Join us for an evening filled with laughter and carb-loading as talented comedians take the stage to entertain you. Whether you're a pasta aficionado or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a great meal. Don't miss out on this unique experience - Get your tickets today!

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For more information, visit: https://www.heartandpurpose.org/pasta-punchlines

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Join us for an exclusive happy hour at the upscale Shanghai inspired restaurant spekeasy Moli in heart of Greenwich Ave! A curated evening designed for driven and passionate professionals looking for connections!

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This curated evening is all about authentic conversation, shared laughs, and new friendships. Surrounded by intelligent professionals and great energy, you’ll enjoy a refreshing alternative to the typical happy hour scene. Whether you're looking for a new clients/hires, a career change, or simply want to expand your social circle, this tailored event is designed to bring together those who are ready for something genuine.

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Set against the backdrop of the beautiful pre-summer season, you’ll mingle with amazing people in an upbeat, welcoming environment.

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Good vibes, great company, and the possibility of something real—don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to spark something special!

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Positive Directions offers a FREE, weekly peer support group for those thinking about suicide - now on Zoom!

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Alternatives to Suicide (“Alt2Su”) is a free, peer-led support group where people can talk openly about suicide thoughts, attempts, or experiences like self harm. It's a safe, non-clinical space where people ages 18+ can talk about their experiences and emotional distress without judgment or fear of unwanted interventions. We do not assume suicidal thoughts are connected to mental illness, and you do not need to be experiencing a current crisis to attend. You are welcome to join any time--no commitment, no need for a referral from a treatment program.

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Every Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

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Use the attached link to get on our Zoom

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More options: positivedirections.org/suicide-prevention

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Join us for an unforgettable evening at El Jardín del Chef Intergaláctico, featuring the renowned Chef Toño Méndez, famously known as "El Chef Grosero." Hailing from Tampico, Mexico, Chef Toño has captivated over 650,000 YouTube subscribers with his unique blend of straightforward cooking techniques and charismatic storytelling. ​

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This exclusive event offers a cosmic culinary journey, showcasing Chef Toño's signature specialties and inventive fusion dishes that have earned him the title of "rockstar" in the culinary world. Experience a night where bold flavors meet stellar entertainment, all set within a vibrant, garden-inspired atmosphere.​

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Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in an intergalactic dining adventure curated by one of Mexico's most dynamic and beloved chefs!

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Join us on May 20 from 6-9pm for “Stormin’ the Castle to #ENDALZ”!

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Fairfield musician (and architect) Mike Cusato will be serving up tunes that night and The Castle, Black Rock is donating a portion of the proceeds to Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter!

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Come enjoy music and raise money for hope, for a future without Alzheimer's and other dementia. 

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Thank you! 

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Step into summer with our Pre- Summer Singles Mixer in Greenwich, CT—a thoughtfully curated event for accomplished, kind-hearted professionals looking to connect beyond the apps. If you're craving genuine conversation, real chemistry, and a chance to meet quality people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, this is your night. Say goodbye to endless swiping and hello to meaningful in-person connections.

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Surrounded by like-minded individuals who are serious about meeting someone special, you’ll enjoy engaging dialogue, shared laughs, and the kind of company that feels refreshing and real. This exclusive mixer is tailored for those who value authenticity, warmth, and intentional connection.

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Don’t miss your chance to meet someone who just might be your match—join us for an unforgettable evening of possibility and great vibes.

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Liaisons from Ivy League Matchmaking will be in attendance making personal introductions: www.IvyLeague.Dating

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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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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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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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“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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 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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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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 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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 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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Gain valuable knowledge to enrich your life through our Women Speaker Series at the YMCA of Greenwich!

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This spring, we invited experts to share insights on health, wellness, parenting, resilience, and relationships. All lectures are free , open to the community , and will be held at 12:00 PM in our 1st-floor member lounge.

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Join us on Wednesday , May 21st , for Women's Health at All Ages & Stages.

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Distinguished healthcare leader and the Vice President and Global Medical Director at Mastercard, Dr. Cara Pensabene returns to the Y. Passionate about cardiovascular health, she has dedicated much of her career to advocating for better heart health practices , particularly for women at every age and stage of life.

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Dr. Cara Pensabene is a distinguished healthcare leader, currently serving as Vice President and Global Medical Director at Mastercard. With a deep commitment to women's health, she is a member of the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Regional board and a former chair of the Go Red for Women campaign in Westchester/Fairfield. Dr. Pensabene is passionate about cardiovascular health and has dedicated much of her career to advocating for better heart health practices, particularly for women.

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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Community Sponsored Awards,” will be on view May 18 through June 15, 2025. The artwork in this exhibition will feature local scenes by RAC Exhibiting Members with cash awards thanks to individuals and merchants in the area. This year's awards have been made possible by the support and generosity of the following: All Seasons Marine Works, Arden’s Rowayton, Brendan’s 101, Cucina Daniella, Darien Rowayton Bank, E.R. Salvatore Associates, Fairfield County Bank, Avery and Rob Flowers, Gway Printing, HTG Investment Advisors, Images of Old Greenwich, Kim and Gil Kernan, Rowayton Wine Shop, Sails American Bar & Grill, Seaside Delights, The Bait Shop Marine Services, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Whitebridge Wines & Spirits and William Raveis/Tammy Langalis.

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The opening reception on Sunday, May 16 from 4 pm to 6 pm is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.

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RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For over 60 years, this nonprofit organization has been a cultural gem in Rowayton, CT. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.

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Macrame is the ancient technique of knotting strings to create designs. Learn the basics of macrame with our newest member of the Studio Andreas team, Instructor Nerea Nicholson!

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In this three-hour workshop, you will learn to make your very own wall hanging and leave with a finished piece. For this workshop, please bring in a 1ft - 2ft branch or piece of driftwood.

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Join us at Pure Barre Westport for a calming Breathwork and Crystal Sound Bath Meditation with Natalia Aristizabal, founder of Sol and Luna Spirit Wellness. Through guided breath and crystal tones, Natalia helps you release tension, move energy, and find inner stillness. The session closes with a group reflection and an oracle card reading to support insight and integration. Perfect for anyone seeking balance, clarity, and deeper connection.

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If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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Check out other library programs!

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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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 Citywide Student Art Show Opening Reception At The Norwalk Art Space

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Featuring artwork by students in the Norwalk Public Schools K-12th grade!

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Opening reception on May 21st 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, exhibition will continue until June 5th, 2025.

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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Check out other library events!

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Join us for a fun and relaxed evening in the textile studio! Whether you want to mend a favorite piece of clothing, stitch some custom embroidery on an everyday purse, knit, crochet, or start a simple project with friends, instructor Chelsea Danburg will guide you through the process. Bring your works-in-progress or project ideas and we'll take care of the rest! Sessions are 2 1/2 hours long and open to all skill levels (ages 18+).

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Designed to be a social evening, this is the perfect opportunity to gather a group of friends, learn something new, create fun projects, and connect. Unleash your creative side! Students are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy & share with the group.

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Are you contemplating opening your own business? Being your own boss? This presentation will discuss all the most significant issues and actions you will need to address to start your own business. Taking your great idea from dream to reality requires many steps and lots of preparation, and this in-person workshop will show you the way.

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In this fast-paced, interactive, experiential workshop, participants will gain a greater understanding of starting and owning a new small business, what’s needed to operate properly, the planning and vision to sustain and grow your business, and other skills to make the transition to being an entrepreneur.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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• Learn about the common business entity structures and which is right for your business. 
• Learn about the various components of a business such as marketing, financial planning, cash flow, insurance, financing, and many others. 
• See if you and your family are truly ready for this life-changing decision. 

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Presenter: Bill Mollica

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Bill Mollica is retired from a 29-year career as a large national and global commercial accounts insurance broker, where he excelled at creative problem-solving, and complex, comprehensive negotiation on behalf of his Fortune 500 clients. Bill also created and delivered several training programs for insurance professionals on workers compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and excess/umbrella liability, and is thus a SCORE subject matter expert (SME) in insurance. He is a teacher, mentor, and coach, and a literacy volunteer doing individual tutoring and leading ESOL conversation groups.

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Sponsored by Wilton Economic Development Commission, Wilton Chamber of Commerce and Wilton Library Association and First County Bank.

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Co-hosted by the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, join us for a lecture led by Dr Page Knox, who is an adjunct professor in the Art History Department of Columbia University.   

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Page Knox is an adjunct professor in the Art History Department of Columbia University. She works in a variety of capacities as a contractual lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where she gives public gallery talks and lectures in special exhibitions as well as the permanent collection, teaches classes at the museum, and leads groups for art related experiences for the Museum Alliance Program and other travel companies.

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Your evening begins with a handcrafted welcome cocktail, setting the stage for a night of exceptional spirits. Next, indulge in a curated flight of SoNo 1420's finest whiskeys, showcasing our distillery's craftsmanship and innovation. *lite bites will be provided.

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The highlight of the night? An exciting blind tasting that pits two heavyweight bourbons against each other:

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1. SoNo 1420's Finished at Sea Straight Bourbon - Barrel Proof
2. Buffalo Trace Stagg - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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You be the judge in this exciting Bourbon Battle!

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to refine your palate and experience these exceptional bourbons side by side. Reserve your spot now for an evening of spirited competition and unparalleled taste!

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A bout SoNo 1420

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SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery is a veteran-founded and managed craft distillery located in historic South Norwalk, Connecticut. Situated along the Long Island Sound shoreline, the distillery pays homage to the area's rich maritime history, including its prohibition-era "rum runners" and the thriving oyster industry.

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Our product line includes ultra-premium whiskeys, vodkas, ready-to-drink cocktails, and botanical gins. The distillery has garnered international recognition, winning multiple Double Gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Housed in an 1800s industrial building designed by award-winning architect Bruce Beinfield, SoNo 1420's tasting room evokes a prohibition-era ambiance. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings, cocktails, and witness the distillation process using their imported copper and steel still.

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Seating Chart

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 Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater. 

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 Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance. 

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Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273

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 Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square. 

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Check out the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUMMhijcRMc

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Dave Stryker - Guitarist (John Patitucci, Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine) Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker fronting his own group (with 35 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with, Stanley Turrentine and Jack McDuff, you know why Gary Giddins in the Village Voice called him "one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Prime is Dave’s most recent recording and features his working trio of Jared Gold on organ and McClenty Hunter on drums. The trio recently opened up for Steely Dan’s 2002 summer tour. On his previous recording As We Are Dave broke new compositional ground for himself with an all-star band featuring John Patitucci, Brian Blade, Julian Shore and a string quartet arranged by Shore. The album made Best of 2022 in Downbeat Readers Poll, Jazz Times and many others, and hit #1 for 2 weeks on the JazzWeek Radio chart. Stryker has been on a roll the last several years with all the recordings (on his label Strikezone Records) reaching the Top 10 and 5 hitting #1 on JazzWeek. Hot House magazine awarded Dave the Best Guitarist Fans Decision for 2017. He was recently voted once again as one of the top Jazz Guitarists in the 2022 Downbeat Critics and Readers Polls for the 15th time. Stryker grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, moved to New York City in 1980, and joined organist Jack McDuff’s group (1984-85). From 1986 to 1995, Stryker played with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. He has also performed with Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy Heath, Kevin Mahogany, Eliane Elias, Joe Lovano, Steve Slagle and many others. Dave is Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. Dave’s online teaching school is at www.artistworks.com. His book Dave Stryker’s Jazz Guitar Improvisation Method Vol III is available on his website at www.davestryker.com.

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Jared Gold - Organ Organist Jared Gold's emergence as one of the New York area's most in-demand musicians comes from years of dedication and respect to his instrument. With such notable influences as Larry Young, Jack McDuff, and Don Patterson to draw upon as a foundation, the emphasis on finding his own voice has now clearly taken precedence and required Gold to construct his own unique philosophy based on extending harmony and solidifying the groove.

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Gold's latest release, titled Metropolitan Rhythm (2015, Posi-Tone), features his working trio of veteran guitarist Dave Stryker and up-and-coming drummer Kush Abadey. Gold ties together big cities from New York to Sao Paulo with three new compositions and some wonderful remakes of familiar songs by a broad spectrum of composers including Paul McCartney, Thelonious Monk, Filó Machado, and Joe Henderson.

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Following the successes of his previous seven releases, all on Posi-Tone, Jared has accumulated many accolades, including winning the 2013 Rising Star on Organ critics poll in DownBeat Magazine. His first seven releases are Solids & Stripes (2008), Supersonic (2009), Out Of Line (2010), All Wrapped Up (2011), Golden Child (2012), Intuition (2013), and JG 3+3 (2014).

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With the powerful combination of his obvious talent, the blessings of an affable personality and his unbelievable versatility and musicianship on the bandstand, Gold has been provided with the opportunity to work with many established veterans and can be seen performing regularly with his own group and appearing steadily alongside in the working groups and recordings of John Abercrombie, Dave Stryker, Oliver Lake, Ralph Bowen and David Gibson. Gold, a New Jersey native and graduate of William Patterson University's Jazz Program, keeps a busy schedule of domestic and international tours, but can still be found in playing organ on the weekends in local New Jersey churches and running his self started company, JG3 Tech, where Gold builds folding portable midi organs and ultra-lightweight portable midi bass pedals. (www.jg3tech.com)

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McClenty Hunter, Jr. - Drummer, Educator, Composer, Arranger  

McClenty is a Grammy-nominated drummer who has worked with jazz icons such as Lou Donaldson, Cedar Walton, Jimmy Heath, Kenny Garrett, Buster Williams and Curtis Fuller, among others. In the August 2019 edition of Downbeat magazine, McClenty has been acknowledged as a rising star, as well in Modern Drummer magazine Readers Poll 2017 and in February 2016 edition of Modern Drummer.  

In 2017, McClenty debut as a leader and composer on The Groove Hunter (2017) receiving 4 stars in Downbeat magazine, with a raving review in Modern Drummer, among others. His masterful work can also be heard on several notable recordings: Dave Stryker’s hit records Eight Track series (2019), The Stryker & Slagel Band’s Expand (2016), Dave Styrker’s Messin With Mr. T (2015), Javon Jackson’s Live at Smoke: Expression (2013) and Kenny Garrett’s Grammy-nominated LP Pushing The World Away (2013).  

McClenty successfully balances an international performance schedule with his role as Director of the KIPP Academy String and Rhythm Orchestra in the South Bronx. As conductor, he has led students in collaborative performances with VH1’s Save the Music Foundation and Robin Hood Foundation featuring artists Roger Waters, Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, John Mayer, and Mary J. Blige. McClenty received his Bachelor’s Degree in music education from Howard University in 2005, and completed his Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School of Music in 2007.

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We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancellations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser cannot make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.

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 Citywide Student Art Show At The Norwalk Art Space

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Featuring artwork by students in the Norwalk Public Schools K-12th grade.

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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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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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Gentle Yoga & Stretching at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center

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Embrace the calm. Move with the waves.

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Relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature through yoga and meditation on the beach. Feel the breeze, listen to the waves, and find your inner peace in a beautiful, serene setting. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel and join us for a refreshing mind-body experience. All ages welcome. Please register in advance!

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Additional dates include June 26, July 17, and August 21, 2025, 9:30–10:30am.

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No beach pass is required if you are attending Gentle Yoga & Stretching class. Please let them know at the gate you are attending the Bruce Museum Seaside Center wellness class. Programs take place outside of the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT.

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Gentle Yoga & Stretching at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center

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Embrace the calm. Move with the waves.

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Relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature through yoga and meditation on the beach. Feel the breeze, listen to the waves, and find your inner peace in a beautiful, serene setting. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel and join us for a refreshing mind-body experience. All ages welcome. Please register in advance!

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Additional dates include June 26, July 17, and August 21, 2025, 9:30–10:30am.

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No beach pass is required if you are attending Gentle Yoga & Stretching class. Please let them know at the gate you are attending the Bruce Museum Seaside Center wellness class. Programs take place outside of the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT.

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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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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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The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

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INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING

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JOE FAMA

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11 THURSDAYS

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April 10 – June 19

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10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Program Description

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Students will take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy. From their photos, students will produce a value sketch to learn how to SEE the values. The value sketch will be the guide for the painting. They will also learn how to set up a palette for landscape painting. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth. Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class.

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Max. 8 students.

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Joseph Fama studied at the School of Visual Arts and the Reilly League of Artists. Cesare Borgia was his teacher. Fama earned a bachelor’s degree from Iona College. He’s a member of the American Artist Professional League, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society, Inc. His work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and has won numerous awards.

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Fama has served as an Art Director for several advertising agencies in New York City and worked with clients and copywriters in developing concepts and visual images for ads and T.V. commercials.

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