Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.
Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.
To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com
Summerstage 2025
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
The Greenwich Art Society is offering:
PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING (with live model) with ANDREW LATTIMORE
6 MONDAYS
July 7 – August 11
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Program Description
We will be working from a live model. Emphasis will be on lighting, features, values, composition, background, drapery, and anatomy. We’ll focus on developing a technical proficiency in rendering the portrait while working from direct observation. Emphasis on understanding anatomy, proportion, value and form and how it relates to portrait drawing. We will also concentrate on the importance of a well-balanced and a thoughtfully executed piece through understanding composition using both drawing and painting mediums.
Student work will be evaluated daily through individual critiques during class by the instructor.
Special Notes
- Highly Recommended Books:
- Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Stephen R. Peck
- Perspective Made Easy, Ernest Norling
- Suggested Books:
- Art and Fear, David Bayles & Ted Orland
- Art Spirit, Robert Henri
Supply list on our website
The Greenwich Art Society is offering Young Artist in the Studio on Saturday mornings!
Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie.
Check out other library events.
Monday Night Movies
Week 4 Half Day July 7-11: Jul 7 - 11th , 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
Ages: 4 - 10 | $ 415
- Half Day | 9:00-12:30
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
HALF DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-12:30PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
Week 4 Full Day: Jul 7 - 11th, 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
- Full Day | 9:00-3:00 | $650
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 16th and runs through the week of August 22th. Please note - there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Camp MoCA CT is thrilled to provide a unique and engaging summer camp experience for young artists. By exploring diverse art styles and renowned artists, our campers will delve into themes of self-expression, family, community, sustainability, and cultural diversity. We aim to foster a love of art and creativity while helping our young artists develop character-building traits.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
FULL DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-3PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.
For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.
AWARDS JUROR
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Our new exhibition, VIEWPOINTS, features the work of three extraordinarily talented Connecticut artists using a variety of mediums to express their visions of culture, the elements of nature and the endless depth of the imagination. Be sure to visit the gallery to enjoy this amazing visual experience.
New Exhibition! "VIEWPOINTS'
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Duration: 8 Hours
Delivery Mode: In-house/ Classroom / Online
Language: English | Credits: 8
Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.
Course Overview
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions, while also being aware of and influencing the emotions of others. Although the foundational concepts have existed since the early 20th century, the term was popularized by Wayne Payne in 1985.
This interactive workshop empowers participants to enhance self-awareness and self-management. Developing these core EI competencies can positively impact both professional performance and personal relationships.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the Emotional Intelligence competency framework.
- Evaluate your current level of emotional intelligence.
- Apply techniques to maintain a high level of positivity and energy.
- Handle high-pressure situations and maintain high standards.
- Cultivate emotional resilience and maturity.
- Take responsibility for emotions and avoid blame or complaints.
- Apply emotional intelligence strategies in the workplace.
- Recognize how emotions affect thinking, goal-setting, relationships, and decisions.
Course Inclusions :
- Comprehensive Course Manual
- Presentation Slides
Note: No exam is required to complete this course.
Target Audience: This course is ideal for anyone interested in improving their emotional intelligence skills, regardless of profession or experience level.
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Investing in Emotional Intelligence training for your team can significantly enhance collaboration, leadership, and overall workplace culture. This workshop will equip your employees with practical tools to manage emotions, communicate with empathy, and navigate challenges with resilience. As a result, you'll see stronger teamwork, improved client interactions, reduced conflicts, and a more engaged, productive workforce—making it a smart, future-focused investment for your organization’s growth and success.
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Unlock the skills to manage your emotions 1 day training in Bridgeport, CT
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
Rediscover Greenwich Avenue and Two Way Street Exhibitions
The Greenwich Art Society is offering:
ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE - ALL LEVELS
7 TUESDAYS
July 8 - August 19
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Students will discover the fundamentals needed to capture form, shading, composition, and study values with the three primary colors. Choices of subject matter range from figures, landscape, or still life. You will also be learning how to set up a full palette and how to create a strong compositional design. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth as they take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy. 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.
Max. 8 students.
member discount available
The Greenwich Art Society is offering Acrylic Painting for everyone!
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.
Check out other library programs!
Knitting & Crocheting
Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.
Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.
To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com
Summerstage 2025
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!
Check out other library programs!
Kid Gaming
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Capacity is limited. Clambakes do sell out! The U.S. Coast Guard sets limit OF 48 passengers on board. There are no exceptions to this rule and this includes all children.
Every summer, the Seaport Ferry in South Norwalk carries hundreds of hungry passengers to the historic 1868 Sheffield Island Lighthouse for the Norwalk Seaport Association's famous Tuesday Night Clambakes. A true New England dining experience, the evening allows participants to dine in the Timber Frame pavilion on the Lighthouse lawn, with tours of the Lighthouse included in the cost. Round-trip cruise and dinner has two price settings, $109 or $119 per person, depending on entrée.
Drinks /beverages are not included nor offered.
Cooler's/ Carry-On/ Packages must fit beneath your seat or will not be allowed on board per USCG regulations.
Trip Includes
- Round trip boat ride to Sheffield Island
- Panoramic views of Long Island Sound
- Tour of historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse
- Dinner on the Island provided by Chef Clyde Ripka of Ripka's Beach Café
DRINKS /BEVERAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
CLAMBAKE PACKAGE - $109 PER PERSON:
Main Course is a choice of:
- BBQ Chicken off the grill
- Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
- 14 oz. Grilled Rosemary marinated Rib Eye Steak
- BBQ Pork “Steak”
- Vegetarian Meal (BBQ Faux Chicken or Veggie Burger)
OR
LOBSTER BAKE PACKAGE - $119 PER PERSON:
The main entrée is a 1.5 lb. Lobster.
BOTH Packages include ALL of the following sides:
- Mixed field greens or Caesar Salad
- Steamed Herbed Clams and Mussels
- Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Classic Coleslaw
- Grilled Vegetables with lemon & thyme
- Biscuit Strawberry Shortcakes
Ala Carte Additions
- Dozen Copps Island Oyster $30
- Dozen Top Neck Clams $20
- Dozen Chilled Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp $26
- Extra Lobster 1 - 1/2lb $35
All served with cocktail sauce & horseradish
BYOB! Please bring your own beverages/wine/beer cups & openers as none are available in the island.
You must purchase one entrée for each person in order to attend the event.
Cooler's/ Carry-On/ Packages must fit beneath your seat or will not be allowed on board per USCG regulations.
Coolers cannot exceed 18"(H) x 18' (D) x 24" (W)
Boats sail promptly as scheduled, plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Parking available at adjacent lots (www.norwalkpark.org)
PLEASE BE ON TIME. WE CANNOT DELAY DEPARTURE FOR LATE ARRIVALS.
We promptly depart the dock at 6:00 PM.
We return to our dock at APPROXIMATELY 9:30 PM.
THIS EVENT HAS A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.
Tickets are non refundable unless there is a weather cancellation.
When making reservations, please provide contact information for day of trip, including cellphone information. We may need to contact you if there is a change due to weather conditions. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL IF EVENT IS CANCELLED. Please check your email before departing for event. Ticketing fees applied to all reservations.
The Norwalk Seaport Association has owned, restored and maintained Sheffield Island Lighthouse since 1986 and is the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Friends group for the Norwalk Islands.
Visitors can board the Seaport Association's 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaran for a cruise to Sheffield Island, take a tour of the Lighthouse, observe wildlife in their natural habitat in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for shells along the beach, dine on a delicious clambake dinner, play on the lawns around the Lighthouse, and simply have a good time. You will step directly from the boat into the past. Sheffield Island is located in the outer reaches of Norwalk Harbor providing unique views of the city and the surrounding waterways. The Lighthouse tower (currently closed for repairs) provides stunning views of Long Island Sound and, on a clear day, of the New York City skyline. However, one can see magnificent views through our new antique telescope available to everyone!
Sheffield Island is a rocky outcrop with rolling terrain and the docking facilities do not meet ADA regulations. Every effort has been made to minimize non-compliance. The gangway leading from the dock to the Island is wide enough to accommodate a standard wheelchair. The gangway incline (steepness) is determined by the height of the tide; at low tide it is steeper than at high tide. Due to liability concerns, the Sheffield Island staff is disallowed to assist with lifting or pushing a wheelchair or stroller. It will be important for the physically challenged to travel with a companion able to assist them.
Keeping in mind that you are traveling on a boat, and the Island is a rocky outcrop with rolling terrain, we encourage visitors to wear comfortable, rubber-bottom shoes for safety.
2025 Seaport Association Sheffield Island Clambake
All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.
Rick Springfield: I want my 80s Tour
Offers: Group of 5 - 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 - 20 people 15% Discount
Business Case Writing 1 Day Workshop in Bridgeport, CT
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Week 4 Half Day July 7-11: Jul 7 - 11th , 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
Ages: 4 - 10 | $ 415
- Half Day | 9:00-12:30
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
HALF DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-12:30PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
Week 4 Full Day: Jul 7 - 11th, 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
- Full Day | 9:00-3:00 | $650
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 16th and runs through the week of August 22th. Please note - there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Camp MoCA CT is thrilled to provide a unique and engaging summer camp experience for young artists. By exploring diverse art styles and renowned artists, our campers will delve into themes of self-expression, family, community, sustainability, and cultural diversity. We aim to foster a love of art and creativity while helping our young artists develop character-building traits.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
FULL DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-3PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.
For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.
AWARDS JUROR
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
Our new exhibition, VIEWPOINTS, features the work of three extraordinarily talented Connecticut artists using a variety of mediums to express their visions of culture, the elements of nature and the endless depth of the imagination. Be sure to visit the gallery to enjoy this amazing visual experience.
New Exhibition! "VIEWPOINTS'
POWERUp Monthly Series at HAYVN Greenwich
IN-PERSON EVENT
Wednesday, 7/9/25: 9am-5:00pm
Empowering Female Leaders to Connect, Collab & Cowork!
FEES:
- $25 for the POWERUp Day (Stop by for any or all of the day’s powerful experiences). Become a HAYVN Member and get the fee waived.
- FREE for HAYVN Greenwich Members (Promo Code in the Members’ Portal)
LOCATION
- HAYVN Greenwich
Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!
Join us monthly for powerful facilitated connections with local entrepreneur and nationally acclaimed community connector Penny Goffman.
- Share resources, exchange ideas, give your elevator pitch, and collaborate with female founders & leaders in the area.
- Hear from local expert speakers for a POWERChat that will spark inspiration and passion in us all.
Who should join?
- Female Founders, members & non members, invite your friends
- Female Creatives & Content Creators
- Female Leaders in Corporate
- Females looking for connection, inspiration & their next move
Let’s Grow a Powerful Community Together!
Learn More About POWERChat
TOPIC: Skincare, Celebrity Beauty Hacks With A Side of Botox
Speaker: Dr. Kim Nichols, Board-certified celebrity dermatologist & Founder of NicholsMD
Facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector, with local powerhouse speakers, Q&A to follow
Calling all women who want to look good, feel good and let’s be real, look young - this is THE POWER Chat for you! Be inspired and gain valuable insights into the world of skincare from a celebrity dermatologist. We’ll chat skincare myths and offer practical pro-women, pro-aging advice on how to achieve natural, healthy-looking skin from the inside out. Learn about celebrity beauty hacks and the latest skincare trends and technologies derm-edition. Plus, we’ll dig into the inner workings of a mom who built a multi-million dollar business!
About Our Speaker: Dr. Kim Nichols, Board-certified celebrity dermatologist & Founder of NicholsMD
Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD is a Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist and nationally recognized expert in cosmetic, wellness, and medical skincare. Dr. Nichols serves as an advisor for Clean Skin Club, Plated, and VI Peel and a national trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and Merz, educating physicians across the country on advanced injectable techniques for natural-looking results. She has been featured on The Today Show , The Dr. Oz Show , and in top beauty publications, and is the author of The Book of Skin. Dr. Nichols is the founder of NicholsMD of Greenwich, SkinLab by NicholsMD, and NicholsMD of Fairfield - three boutique dermatology offices in Fairfield County, CT. Based in Greenwich, she lives with her husband and three children and serves on the Metro NY North board of the American Red Cross.
Links:
POWERUp is facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector
Penny is a highly regarded event curator, networker, and witty moderator, renowned for her ability to connect guests and empower audiences. She specializes in hosting dynamic experiences that create community around a brand, driving organic customer acquisition, visibility and brand loyalty. Her genuine ability to connect power players, leaders and guests to top-tier brands is what sets her apart.
Connect with Penny: Website, LinkedIn, IG: @thatpennylife_
Thank you to our Media Series Sponsor, Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine
Community-focused magazine, dedicated to capturing the essence of Greenwich, Connecticut. Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine connect residents and readers to the remarkable people, captivating places, and exciting happenings that make Greenwich truly special. Inspired by the unique atmosphere that Greenwich exudes, our mission is to highlight the most positive aspects of living here. Within you’ll find a curated guide that showcases locally owned businesses, shares stories of inspirational residents, and invites you to discover the hidden gems that make Greenwich a remarkable place to call home. Join us as we delve into the vibrant tapestry of our town, celebrating the community spirit and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
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Parking & Getting to HAYVN Greenwich
- HAYVN Greenwich is located between exits 5 & 6 off I-95.
- Our building is right next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Entrance is first building on right as you enter circular driveway.
- Use HAYVN's main outside entrance to access the space (See video and map)
- Park on the HAYVN designated spaces or on parking lot 1 or 2. Either parking lot is only a few steps away from our Main entrance!
- Please only park in the designated HAYVN spaces or unmarked spots. Parking in spaces reserved for other companies may result in your vehicle being towed by the building management.
Accessibility Parking & Entry – HAYVN Greenwich
- Accessible parking is available in Lot 2 , located behind the building. This lot has ADA-compliant spaces next to an entrance with elevator access to the second floor , where you’ll find HAYVN Greenwich (Suite 208).
- Please note: The main HAYVN entrance in the circular driveway is not wheelchair accessible. For step-free access , please use Lot 2 and enter through the back of the building.
- The accessible entrance does not have an automatic door opener , but a receptionist is usually available to help if needed.
- If you have questions or would like help when you arrive, please contact us at hello@hayvn.com or call (203) 244-7322.
POWERUp Monthly Series: PowerConnect, PowerChat, PowerCollab, Cowork
Integrated Communication Strategy 1 Day Workshop
Are you ready to enhance your communication skills? Join us for a dynamic 1-day workshop Learn effective strategies to master communication in various settings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your communication abilities!
Course Overview :
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery Format: Classroom (Food and Beverages included)
Course Description:
In our daily interactions, whether at work, at home, or even with our pets, communication is a constant. Every gesture, word, and glance conveys meaning. The Communication Strategies workshop is designed to help participants unlock the full potential of their communication skills. By understanding various communication methods, attendees can enhance their personal and professional interactions, leading to widespread benefits across any organization.
Agenda
- Module One: The Big Picture
- Module Two: Understanding Communication Barriers
- Module Three: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication
- Module Five: Speaking Like a STAR
- Module Six: Listening Skills
- Module Seven: Asking Good Questions
- Module Eight: Appreciative Inquiry
- Module Nine: Mastering the Art of Conversation
- Module Ten: Advanced Communication Skills
- Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Learning Objectives
Participants in this workshop will learn to:
- Identify and overcome common communication barriers.
- Develop effective questioning techniques.
- Interpret non-verbal cues accurately.
- Listen actively and empathetically.
- Navigate difficult conversations with assertiveness.
- Handle challenging situations confidently.
Course Materials
Attendees will receive a comprehensive course manual, including presentation slides and reference materials. For those opting for the eBook version, an internet connection and a compatible device (excluding Kindle) with Adobe DRM-supported software are required. Instructions for downloading and activating the eBook will be provided.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience is required to attend this workshop. It is open to anyone interested in enhancing their communication abilities.
Target Audience
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Whether you're a professional seeking to enhance workplace interactions or someone interested in personal development, this course offers valuable insights for all.
Technical Requirements
For eBooks:
- Internet access for downloading the eBook
- A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (excluding Kindle)
- Adobe DRM-supported software (such as Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader)
- eBook download and activation instructions
Choosing the Communication Strategies course can bring several significant benefits to both the team and the organization as a whole
- Clarity and Direction: Effective communication strategies provide clarity on goals, tasks, and expectations. When team members understand what needs to be done and why, they can align their efforts more effectively.
- Coordination: Teams often consist of individuals with diverse skills and responsibilities. A communication strategy helps coordinate these efforts, ensuring that everyone is working towards the same objectives and avoiding duplication of work.
- Conflict Resolution: Clear communication channels and strategies help in resolving conflicts swiftly and constructively. When issues arise, team members can address them openly and find solutions collaboratively.
- Building Trust and Relationships: Good communication fosters trust among team members. When people feel heard and understood, they are more likely to trust their colleagues and work well together.
- Enhancing Innovation and Creativity: Open communication encourages the sharing of ideas and perspectives. This exchange can lead to innovative solutions and creative problem-solving within the team.
- Feedback Mechanisms: Communication strategies establish regular feedback loops, allowing team members to give and receive feedback on their performance. This continuous improvement helps the team adapt and grow over time.
- Cohesion and Team Spirit: Effective communication fosters a sense of belonging and unity within the team. When team members feel connected and valued, they are more motivated to contribute positively to the team's goals.
- Adaptability: In dynamic environments, communication strategies help teams stay agile and responsive to changes. They can quickly disseminate new information, adjust priorities, and reallocate resources as needed.
- Enhanced Decision Making: Good communication ensures that all relevant information is available when making decisions. Teams can make well-informed choices based on a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
- Performance Improvement: Overall, communication strategies contribute to improved team performance. By reducing misunderstandings, streamlining processes, and fostering a supportive environment, teams can achieve better outcomes.
To host the session for your group on-site, enquire us at corporate@mangates.com
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Integrated Communication Strategy 1 Day Workshop in Bridgeport, CT
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
Rediscover Greenwich Avenue and Two Way Street Exhibitions
Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.
Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.
To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com
Summerstage 2025
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
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.
Check out other library programs!
Mindfulness Meditation For Adults
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!
Check out other library events!
Chess - All Ages
The Fairfield County Dance Festival, presented by the Ted Thomas Dance Foundation and East Coast Contemporary Ballet is a series of outdoor presentations that provide instant accessibility to the dance arts in Fairfield County communities.
A mobile outdoor stage will be traveling to different communities to conduct a wide variety of outreach dance programs and performances, including master classes, lecture demonstrations and workshops. Along with guest dance companies, Garet & Company, Lydia Johnson Dance Company, Neville Dance Company, Thomas/Ortiz Dance and East Coast Contemporary Ballet will present a series of shows in multiple locations throughout Fairfield County.
Ballard Park, Ridgefield, CT - - July 9, 2025, 6:30 PM
Fairfield Museum and Historical Society, Norwalk, CT - - July 11, 2025, 6:30 PM. (Rain Date July 12)
Mill River Park, Stamford, CT - - July 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
Merwin Meadows Park, Wilton, CT - - July 17, 2025, 6:30 PM (Rain Date July 18)
Weed Beach, Darien, CT -- July 22, 2025, 6:30 PM (Rain Date July 23)
Museum of Contemporary Arts, Westport, CT - - July 24, 2025, 6:30 PM
New Canaan Library, New Canaan, CT - - July 29, 2025, 6:30 PM (Rain Date July 30)
Fairfield County Dance Festival
Join us at Inner Canvas: A Soulful Gathering for an evening of deep inner connection. Using the healing modalities of reiki and sound bath, combined with oracle cards and tea, we will release blocks that are holding us back from connecting with our inner guidance or intuition, and leave feeling restored, relaxed, and deeply connected to self. Connect with and explore your Inner Canvas.
What is Included?
- 1 hour sound bath with reiki
- Oracle Cards
- Connection Circle
- Herbal Tea
Location: 5am Studio, 39 Wall St, Norwalk
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Exchange: $40
What to Bring:
- Yoga Mat
- Blanket
- Pillow (optional)
- Eye Mask (optional)
- Bolster or rolled towel for under your knees (optional)
This session is brought to you by:
- Natalia Aristizabal, Reiki Practitioner and Owner of Sol + Luna
- Lisa Baker, Reiki Master, Sound Bath Practitioner, and owner of Create Grow Flow
- 5am Studio
This event is capped at 12 people for an intimate gathering.
Inner Canvas: A Soulful Gathering
Seating Chart : Link
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.
Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.
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
Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.
Check out the band:
About Mike Palin’s Other Orchestra
It's a funky Big Band thing; a large jazz ensemble that rocks the house. Playing music from Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Snarky Puppy, Weather Report, and so many other great modern composers and arrangers. You'll want to see this band again and again!
Michael Palin's Other Orchestra draws some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Hartford and mid-CT area, and Sara Sherman is the band’s resident vocalist. Other Orchestra typifies the high caliber of entertainment that's available to those willing to search for it. Since March 2011, this feisty, funky big band has been exciting audiences with its tantalizing mix of jazz standards, fusion favorites, and quality rock tunes.
The band truly sounds like no other jazz ensemble in the area, and it is just as likely to delve into Frank Zappa's zany repertoire, as it is to take on standards such as Johnny Mandel's beautiful "A Time for Love." One moment, the audience will hear a Steely Dan hit; the next it might be something from Weather Report's catalogue.
Palin put together what he refers to as "version 1.0" of Other Orchestra in 1998, and that group became a regular at Hartford’s 880 Club on Maple Avenue for years. While the current edition of the orchestra doesn't have a long track record, it has already attracted the attention of many of the area's most talented players, west of I-91.
Come check them out; you won’t be disappointed.
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.
The Other Orchestra 19pc Big Band Is Back! Outdoor Dining Wed July 9
Westport Country Playhouse presents
Wednesday, July 9 at 8PM
Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw!
Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw!
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell , the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex and the City, takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Grab your Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte and join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls’ Night Out!
Bushnell’s onstage memoir proceeds at a quick clip. When she emerged from puberty flat-chested, her father said soberly, “I’m afraid no man is ever going to love you.” (“Thanks, Dad.”) She climbed off the bus to Manhattan in a Loehmann’s outfit picked out by her mother, hoping to write her way to a Pulitzer. She landed her first byline with a wry piece on how to behave at Studio 54. (“If someone dies, ignore them.”) She met her Mr. Big, and then he dumped her just as she published the book “Sex and the City” in 1996, which would upend how readers, and later viewers, thought about women and sex.
“Like having a private chat over cocktails, Candace
Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Week 4 Half Day July 7-11: Jul 7 - 11th , 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
Ages: 4 - 10 | $ 415
- Half Day | 9:00-12:30
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
HALF DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-12:30PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
Week 4 Full Day: Jul 7 - 11th, 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
- Full Day | 9:00-3:00 | $650
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 16th and runs through the week of August 22th. Please note - there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Camp MoCA CT is thrilled to provide a unique and engaging summer camp experience for young artists. By exploring diverse art styles and renowned artists, our campers will delve into themes of self-expression, family, community, sustainability, and cultural diversity. We aim to foster a love of art and creativity while helping our young artists develop character-building traits.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
FULL DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-3PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.
For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.
AWARDS JUROR
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Our new exhibition, VIEWPOINTS, features the work of three extraordinarily talented Connecticut artists using a variety of mediums to express their visions of culture, the elements of nature and the endless depth of the imagination. Be sure to visit the gallery to enjoy this amazing visual experience.
New Exhibition! "VIEWPOINTS'
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
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!
The Glass House 2025 Tour season opens April 17th - December 15th
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.
Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.
Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
Rediscover Greenwich Avenue and Two Way Street Exhibitions
MONTHLY WELLNESS COLLECTIVE MEETUPS at HAYVN
IN-PERSON EVENT
Thursday, 7/10/25: 10am-5pm
Note: Meetings are 1st Thursday of the month/alternating daytime and evening meetups
- 10am-11am: Connect
- 11am-12pm: Learn
- 9am-5pm: Work: Wellness Collective Coworking Day - cowork at HAYVN for day w/ peers
COST
- HAYVN Members: Free with code on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com
- Non-Members: $25, includes your day of coworking at HAYVN
LOCATION
- HAYVN Darien
Join us for HAYVN'S Wellness Collective Meetup:
- Connect and exchange insights and resources with fellow health and wellness practitioners
- Learn from featured expert guest speakers and workshops/training
- Share your expertise in a member spotlight or experience
- Plus, health and wellness members can co-work at HAYVN for the day
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
CONNECT: 10am-11am
- Wellness Collective Monthly Meetup + Member Spotlight
LEARN: 11am-12pm
- Stay tuned for featured guest for Learning Session.
WORK: 9am-5pm
- Wellness Collective Coworking Day - co-work at HAYVN for the day with your peers
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
ABOUT THE WELLNESS COLLECTIVE:
The HAYVN Wellness Collective is a dynamic group of professionals in health, wellness and coaching who come together monthly to network, share insights, and exchange resources. Through guest speakers, interactive sessions, and masterminds, members collaborate to solve business challenges and support one another. This collective fosters innovation and teamwork, driving growth for businesses and entrepreneurs alike.
Questions? Contact communitymanager@hayvn.com
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Monthly Wellness Collective Meetups: Connect, Learn, Coworking Day
Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.
Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.
To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com
Summerstage 2025
About the Discussion:
- “What should I eat before my morning workout? Should I wait to eat until after class?”
- “How much protein do I really need?”
- “Do I need a post workout snack?”
Make sure to get the most out of your workout by fueling properly! Learn all about how to eat before and after barre to feel your best and get your strongest! Led by registered dietitian Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN, CPT, this informative nutrition discussion will break down the science behind pre- and post-workout nutrition. Register to reserve your spot for our Pure Barre Classic class followed by this insightful and interactive Fueling For Barre discussion!
Fueling Your Workout Nutrition Discussion
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
ABOUT CREATIVE CAFE
Welcome to Creative Cafe, at HAYVN for those seeking a break from work or a productive way to unwind after the day. Here, you can delve into creative play and self-expression through visual arts, writing, or any medium you prefer. While creativity is often linked with the arts, it's also crucial for entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Our cafe encourages a collaborative atmosphere where ideas are shared freely and projects can blossom through teamwork. Whether you drop in for a brief visit or linger longer, you'll find a space designed for brainstorming, collaboration, and exploration. Bring along a project you are working on, or come open to improvise with writing and drawing materials we'll have on hand. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and unleash your creativity at Creative Cafe!
Creative Cafe: Neurographic Art & Watercolor Flow
with Asami Green, Intuitive Visual Life Artist at Asami LLC
IN-PERSON EVENT at HAYVN Darien
Thursday, 7/10/25, 4:30pm-6:30pm
A soul-soothing journey through meditation & creative expression
Join us for a unique wellness workshop combining inner stillness and artistic flow:
- 30-minute Tree of Life Guided Meditation – Root yourself in calm and clarity
- Watercolor Play Session – Release, express, and reconnect through mindful art
Explore your subconscious by transforming thoughts into flowing lines and vibrant color.
Benefits of watercoloring:
- Enhances emotional processing
- Encourages letting go & being present
- Promotes relaxation
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Sparks joy and creativity
No experience needed! Let your brush become your breath. Come with open hands and a curious heart.
Visions of Healing is a gentle and enriching workshop that combines guided meditation with mindful watercolor art to support emotional well-being, creativity, and inner calm. Through grounding practices like the Tree of Life meditation and expressive techniques such as neurographic drawing and pattern play, participants are invited to slow down, release stress, and connect more deeply with themselves. No art or meditation experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to explore. COST:
- HAYVN Members: Free with code on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com
- Non-members: $10
ABOUT ASAMI GREEN
Born in Japan and raised in New York City, Asami blends her multicultural upbringing into a profound appreciation for the spiritual connections we share with our environment. Her work, spanning painting, Reiki, and meditation, invites an ethereal connection to the universe.
As she embarks on a new journey as an Artist in Residence at EXISTENCE, she is honored, humbled and excited to share her healing art globally. through her vibrant colors, dynamic textures, and kinetic motions. Asami's art offers an immersive experience that fosters introspection and reflection. Each piece embodies a personal journey of healing and growth, aiming to evoke a conscious and personal connection with her audience.
Connect with Asami Green:
Questions? Contact questions@hayvn.com
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Visions of Healing Workshop: Neurographic Art & Watercolor Flow
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!
Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.
This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!
Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java
Jazz FC is delighted to welcome back Sarah Jane Cion. Sarah has performed with young and older jazz legends such as Clark Terry, Etta Jones, Anita O’Day, Della Griffin, Ralph Lalama, Alan Harris, Carmen Leggio, Dr. Lyn Christie, Bucky Pizzarelli, Don Braden, and many others. She is often found performing with New York City mainstay big bands such as the Lew Anderson Big Band at Birdland and is currently performing with bestselling author and tenor man James McBride. Her debut CD, Indeed! features alto saxophonist Antonio Hart, drummer Tony Reedus and other young jazz giants. Her second CD Moon Song was released internationally on the Naxos Jazz label featuring Phil Palombi, Chris Potter and Billy Hart. Moon Song was the 4th best selling Modern Jazz album in Japan in April 2000, and reached Number 15 on the U.S. Gavin Reports on June 22nd, 2000.
Sarah Jane Cion returns to Westport with JazzFC
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Week 4 Half Day July 7-11: Jul 7 - 11th , 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
Ages: 4 - 10 | $ 415
- Half Day | 9:00-12:30
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
HALF DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-12:30PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
Week 4 Full Day: Jul 7 - 11th, 2025
With Camp MoCA Instructors
- Full Day | 9:00-3:00 | $650
- Ages 4 - 10
- **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**
Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 16th and runs through the week of August 22th. Please note - there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week
During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.
- All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
- T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.
Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
- 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
- Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st
On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.
At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.
At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.
Camp MoCA CT is thrilled to provide a unique and engaging summer camp experience for young artists. By exploring diverse art styles and renowned artists, our campers will delve into themes of self-expression, family, community, sustainability, and cultural diversity. We aim to foster a love of art and creativity while helping our young artists develop character-building traits.
Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.
FULL DAY 2025 Camp MoCA | 9AM-3PM | Week 4: July 7-11, 2025
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.
For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.
AWARDS JUROR
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Our new exhibition, VIEWPOINTS, features the work of three extraordinarily talented Connecticut artists using a variety of mediums to express their visions of culture, the elements of nature and the endless depth of the imagination. Be sure to visit the gallery to enjoy this amazing visual experience.
New Exhibition! "VIEWPOINTS'
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
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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!
The Glass House 2025 Tour season opens April 17th - December 15th
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.
Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.
Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
Rediscover Greenwich Avenue and Two Way Street Exhibitions
Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.
Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.
To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com
Summerstage 2025
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
Join us for Across Ten Tax Seasons, a brand-new play written by our very own social media manager, Chris Carbone!
Over ten years, an uptight tax professional and a young ne'er-do-well contractor become unlikely friends and confidants. As her strict words of advice perpetuate the advancement of his career, the tax pro becomes increasingly daunted by the fear of fading into obsolescence and memories of an unfulfilled past.
We hope you will join us on this exciting evening. Hit the link below to get your tickets today!
Support local art and nOURish BRIDGEPORT, all in one evening!
Across Ten Tax Seasons
Join us July 11th at Hebrews Cafe's Open Mic Night! Tickets on Eventbrite. Sign up at hebrewscafect@gmail.com. Doors open 6:30 PM!
Hebrews Cafe Open Mic Night
Laughing Gas Comedy, RadioTV.com in conjunction with The City's Backyard proudly present comedy night at the VFW Wesport. Volume 2. The first show was an outrageous hit so we're coming back and doing it again. Tickets are just $20 plus fees online or can buy at the door. You can also buy via Venmo! However you buy, buy in advance as this event will sell out. Sponsored by SpaceCat Brewing. The drinks and food are cheap but the laughs are anything but. This show brings back Joe Pontillo (Gotham Comedy Live, MTV, YouTube) along with Sharon Simon, Steve Rocco and Alex Kollar. Buy your tickets early and make your reservations so you too can experience some Connecticut style pain-free comedy.
The venue has a full bar and a small but affordable food menu.
Doors open at 7. Show starts at 8. Plenty of parking!
Comedy Night @ The VFW Westport - Friday July 11th
Sean Rowe
Sean Rowe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, and forager. Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. NPR’s All Songs Considered says of Rowe’s vocals, “He can just crush granite with that voice. It’s so powerful.” The Wall Street Journal proclaimed, “Mr. Rowe's ringing baritone is as timeless as his approach, recalling the ecstatic intensity of late-'60s Van Morrison and stark subtlety of late-era Johnny Cash.” Rowe has graced the stage of Mountain Jam, Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival as well as opening for Robert Plant and the Alabama Shakes. Both an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and having his song, “To Leave Something Behind” featured in the film, “The Accountant”, have expanded his voice to an international audience.
Sean Rowe
Welcome to Exposure! Get ready for a night of fun, music, and good vibes. Join us on Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM at BPT Creates for an unforgettable experience. Bring your friends and let's make some memories together. See you there!
SPACE IS LIMITED!! ORDER NOW!!
10$ pre order
15$ at door
Artists include:
- BRASS
- FAIR
- MALL
- New Power
- Buffington Slater
- Unknown Caller
- Merenotilde
- Sachcoo
- Trashketchum
- Dj Dinero
Exposure
A NIGHT OF AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO, AND INTERNATIONAL SOUNDS CURATED BY CELEBRITY DJ, MS-DSF.
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𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 9PM - 2AM
𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: IN THE CITY LOUNGE. 196 FAIRFIELD AVE, BRIDEPORT CT
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Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
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Capacity is limited to 48 passengers.
We’re thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Greens Ledge Lighthouse with the unique opportunity to tour both Sheffield Island Lighthouse as well as Greens Ledge Lighthouse!
A little bit about Greens Ledge Lighthouse. It was first proposed in 1889 to help mariners through the west entrance to Norwalk Harbor, Greens Ledge Light was constructed at the western end of a long and dangerous shoal extending from Sheffield Island. Completed in 1902, Greens Ledge Light towers nearly 100 feet above Long Island Sound. In 1933, more than 30,000 tons of protective rocks from the excavation of Radio City Music Hall were added to the riprap foundation. Over one hundred years later Greens Ledge Light continues to shine as an active aid to navigation. Greens Ledge has just completed a massive renovation project and reopened to the public in 2022. For additional information regarding Greens Ledge Lighthouse please visit https://www.savegreensledge.org.
After we depart Greens Ledge we will arrive at Sheffield Island. Guests will be given a tour of Sheffield Island Lighthouse that was constructed in 1868. Guests can also observe the wildlife in their natural habitat in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for shells along the beach, dine on a picnic lunch, play on the lawns around the Lighthouse, and simply have a good time. During this unforgettable adventure tour of Sheffield Island and Lighthouse, you'll step directly from the boat into the past.
The tour begins with Greens Ledge. Guests will depart from the Seaport Dock at 70 Water Street to Greens Ledge Lighthouse. From there you will tour Greens Ledge. Once finished with the tour of Greens Ledge guests will step back on the ferry for the second half of the trip over to Sheffield Island Lighthouse. The boat departs the Seaport dock at 8:30am and comes back at 1:30pm. Guests are expected to be at each lighthouse for about an hour and a half. Please pack lunches as there will be no food offered at either stop on this tour.
Your boat leaves from the Sheffield Island Lighthouse dock located at 70 Water Street in Historic South Norwalk.
Boats sail promptly as scheduled, plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Parking information is available at https://www.parknorwalk.org.
When making reservations, leave your email contact information that will be available for day of trip. If there is a cancellation by our captains due to weather conditions, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA EMAIL. Please check your emails before leaving for your event. Tickets are non-refundable unless cancellation by Seaport Association.
Tickets cannot be changed or refunded unless there is a weather cancellation.
Tickets are nonrefundable unless there is a weather cancellation.
Be sure to provide contact information (email) in the event we are forced to cancel due to weather conditions. Seaport cruises comply with all CDC, State and local Covid-19 rules & guidelines.
Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Ferry are available for private and corporate events, please call 203-838-9444 for more information.
Cooler's/Carry-On/Packages MUST fit beneath the seats per USCG Regulations, no exceptions allowed. Coolers cannot exceed 18"(H) x 18' (D) x 24" (W)
2025 Cruise and Tour to Green's Ledge and Sheffield Island Lighthouse
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.
For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.
AWARDS JUROR
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
Come and check out all the great stuff!
Giant Tag Sale
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.
Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.
Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land
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!
The Glass House 2025 Tour season opens April 17th - December 15th
Presented by the Stamford Art Association at MILL RIVER PARK'S Whittingham Discovery Center
10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors
- Open to the public
- Instructed by Art teachers
- Elementary & Middle School
- No registration necessary
- Art supplies provided
- Take home art!
Art in the Park: FREE Art Workshops For Kids & Families
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
Rediscover Greenwich Avenue and Two Way Street Exhibitions
Interested in researching your family history? Drop by the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library to learn the basics of genealogy with our Librarian Ed Surato. Explore the wide variety of materials available at our library, including photographs, historical monographs, manuscripts, newspapers, and church and land records. Feel free to also send your inquiry ahead of time to research@fairfieldhs.org.
Free with Museum admission.
Genealogy 101 Drop-In Session
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOCATION TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
You will use your phone to follow hidden clues, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city.
Follow the iconic story of Cinderella on her way to becoming a true princess. Navigating her wicked stepfamily, going through her magical transformation and entering a world of adventure.
The experience is inspired by the classic Cinderella story by Charles Perrault.
You can play at your own pace or against the clock to compete with friends or hundreds of other teams parading their fantastic costumes (wearing costumes is optional at the event).
-- TICKET
One ticket allows up to 6 participants
-- TIME
start anytime between 10 AM - 4 PM, the experience lasts approx. 90 minutes
-- LOCATION:
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOCATION TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
OUTDOORS, ON THE STREETS OF YOUR CITY
No need to enter locations
-- COSTUME CONTEST:
optional, for people who wear them
-- GAME
throughout the event, you will be guided solely by our immersive mobile app
-- AGE: recommended for ages 8+
-- PET FRIENDLY: yes!
-- PACE: go at your own pace or compete against the clock.
The Cinderella Escape in Bridgeport
Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking.
Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too!
+ Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April.
You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!
Plant Swap
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at Fairy Day at Designs by Lee — a magical garden celebration filled with hands-on fun for kids and families!
Young visitors will:
- 🌸 Follow a fairy scavenger hunt through the nursery
- 🪴 Decorate a mini pot and plant a flower to take home
- 📸 Pose for photos in our enchanted garden scene
- ✨ Fairy wings and costumes are encouraged!
- 🍴 Lunch available from an on-site food truck.
🎨 Extra activities available for purchase onsite:
- Cookie decorating
- Face painting
- Hair tinsel
💛 We're also collecting new, unopened socks and underwear (all sizes) to benefit Clothes for Kids of Fairfield County. Donations are optional but deeply appreciated!
🎟 Space is limited — pre-registration is strongly encouraged!
Celebrate summer magic with us at Fairy Day at Designs by Lee.
Fairy Day at Designs by Lee
It’s that time of year again! Join us on Saturday July 12 , 11-3 at Family Fun Day, Wakeman Town Farm’s annual family event for kids and families of all ages. It’s our biggest family-oriented annual summer event, so mark your calendars. We will have summer fun food and drinks, including pizza, salads, mozzarella sticks, and Italian ice, as well as cold lemonade for all to enjoy. Kids are sure to have a blast taking part in our farm crafts and activities suitable for all ages. Be sure to walk the Farm to visit our animals, read books, get hair tinsel, plant sunflower seeds, watch the bubble show, learn more about our bees and butterflies, and jam out to music from the School of Rock Fairfield!
Please note that food is included in the price of each ticket.
To support our sponsor Help for Kids please consider bringing unused or new diapers to donate to their diaper bank.
ALL DAY
- Refreshing lemonade courtesy of Huntington Learning Center
- Visit our furry friends!
- Reading Room with Westport Book Shop
- Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Plante Pizza
- Flight of the Butterflies Craft @ Pollination Station
- Marigold Seed Planting
- Tinsel Fairy and Emmy Bee Hair Station
12:00-2:00
- Bubble man - firepit
11:00-1:00
- Culinary Kids Station with Chef Kathleen
- Marvelous Monarch Station with Alice Ely
1:00-3:00
- Music from School of Rock Fairfield
- Buzzing World Of Bees With Jaime Smith
Sponsored by Help for Kids
THANK YOU Help for Kids, Huntington Learning Center, Danna Rogers & Jen Kass Team at The Higgins Group, Westport Book Shop, Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Plante Pizza, The Tinsel Fairy, Emmy Bee Creative and WTF Volunteers and Staff!
If not purchasing a family ticket, all adults require their own ticket. All children require their own ticket for capacity purposes but tickets for children ages 2 or younger are free.
Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Due to the fundraising nature of this event, we do not offer refunds or exchanges should your plans change. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Wakeman Town Farm to help support its educational initiatives.
No Rain Date. In case of severely inclement weather, we will cancel by Saturday 10AM.
Family Fun Day at Wakeman Town Farm
Get ready for a magical day at the garden! 🌸 Kids will follow a fairy scavenger hunt through the nursery, decorate their own pot, plant a flower to take home, and enjoy whimsical fun in a beautiful outdoor setting.
✨ Costumes encouraged — fairy wings, flower crowns, and garden attire welcome!
🎟 Tickets:
- $15 General Admission
- $20 Deluxe (includes accessory kit + wand or wings)
➡️ Tickets are for participating children only — parents attend free.
🎨 Extras available for purchase:
- – Cookie decorating
- – Face painting
- – Hair tinsel
🍴 Grab lunch from our on-site food truck!
💛 Giving back: We're collecting new, unopened socks and underwear (any size) to benefit Clothes for Kids of Fairfield County. Donations are optional but appreciated!
🎟 Space is limited — register early and don’t forget your wings!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairy-day-at-designs-by-lee-tickets-1423656066619
Vendors Apply Here to Join:
https://forms.gle/NMwJc3yoBiEahWyc9
Fairy Day at Designs by Lee
Our new exhibition, VIEWPOINTS, features the work of three extraordinarily talented Connecticut artists using a variety of mediums to express their visions of culture, the elements of nature and the endless depth of the imagination. Be sure to visit the gallery to enjoy this amazing visual experience.
New Exhibition! "VIEWPOINTS'
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
Tickets: $29.50 (+ processing fees). Children under 12, Free.
Bio
Formed in 2020, New England-based The Wicked Lo-Down caught the blues world by surprise with their exceptional debut album “We Hot” in 2022. In 2024 they released their critically acclaimed follow-up, “Out Of Line,” via Gulf Coast Records (the record imprint of blues legend Mike Zito). Their fiery and soulful mix earned them a spot at last year's coveted Moulin Blues Festival in the Netherlands.
While the name The Wicked Lo-Down might not immediately come to mind, it won't remain that way for long given their serious technical chops and true feel for the blues. Led by well-know guitarist Paul Size (of The Red Devils) and bluesharp veteran Nick David, the band is rounded out by bassist Brad Hallen, guitarist Jeff Berg, and drummer Nick Toscano.
Expect steamy Texas blues with an East Coast twist. Raw blues harp interspersed with gritty guitar riffs.
Music in the Meadow w/ Wicked Lo-Down
Spin Dating
Join us for an exciting evening of Spin Dating, a fun and interactive way to meet new people! Whether you're single, looking for a new connection, or just want to have a good time, this event is perfect for you.
At Spin Dating, you'll have the opportunity to meet potential matches through a series of short, one-on-one conversations. Don't worry if you're new to dating or feeling a bit nervous – our friendly hosts will guide you through the process and make sure everyone has a great time.
Located at 97 Wall Street, Norwalk 06850, our venue offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for getting to know someone new. So, grab your friends or come solo and get ready for a night filled with laughter, connections, and maybe even a spark!
Remember, Spin Dating is all about having fun and enjoying the experience. So, leave your worries behind and come join us for an unforgettable evening. We can't wait to meet you!
Complementary glass of wine and charcuterie plate.
Spin Dating
This event is Reserved Seated on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.
SHENG WANG
Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor and writer originally from Houston, TX. His first Netflix special, Sweet & Juicy, released in September 2022 and was produced and directed by Ali Wong. He was a featured stand-up on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and also wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Sheng resides in Los Angeles and in his time off, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Sheng Wang
The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as “furiously committed” by The New Yorker and recognized for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. For nearly 30 years, the GRAMMY®-nominated quartet has performed on the world’s most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike.
Performing Arts at MoCA: Miró Quartet
¡Tributofest! ¡Prepárate para una noche llena de música en vivo en Bambu Night Club! Este evento especial rendirá tributo a bandas legendarias como Soda Stereo , Enanitos Verdes , Vilma Palma y Mana. Ven y disfruta de las mejores canciones de estas icónicas bandas interpretadas por talentosos músicos. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad única de revivir los éxitos que marcaron toda una generación! ¡Compra tus boletos ahora y únete a la fiesta!
Parqueo disponible
Tributofest, tributo a Soda Stereo, Enanitos Verdes, Vilma Palma y Mana
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
My Story: Reflections & Connections
Join us for a powerful student art show connecting voices from Norwalk to Nigeria 🌍 Showcasing student art from Roton Middle School.
When: June 14–July 14
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT
** Free entry ONLY June 14 | 9am–5pm
This exhibit is a tribute to the power of art to build bridges across cultures, foster empathy, & celebrate our shared humanity.
We hope to see you there!🌟
A Student Art Show, "My Story: Reflections & Connections"
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The exhibition is curated by Cole Akers, Curator at The Glass House.
Special thanks to Bortolami Gallery, New York.
Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land
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!
The Glass House 2025 Tour season opens April 17th - December 15th
This spring and summer, historic buildings in downtown Greenwich will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Greenwich Historical Society’ s collections and include interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories.
The murals, designed by Untapped New York ’s artist Aaron Asis , are in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s chief experience officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society director of Library and Archives.
The Two Way Street exhibition by Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York at the Greenwich Arts Council is a companion to Rediscover Greenwich Avenue. This collaborative exhibition uses large-scale art site specific installations made from historic materials to explore how the Avenue’s identity has evolved and how it continues to serve as a hub of commerce and creativity in Greenwich.
