Community Calendar

🎶✨ Celebrate the Season with Strolling Connecticut Yuletide Carolers! 🎄🎤
Join us for a festive celebration as talented carolers, dressed in beautiful traditional garb, fill the air with holiday cheer throughout the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts!

When & Where:
📍 Chapel Street Historic District:
• Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13 & 20
• ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Broadway Shopping District:
• Sundays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21
• ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

📸 Capture the Magic! Don’t miss the great photo opportunities as our merry carolers spread holiday spirit throughout the districts!

Bring your family and friends to soak in the festive atmosphere and create cherished memories together! 🎉
👉 For more details, visit https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

The Seymour Library welcomes "The Elderly Brothers" musical group for a free concert. The group consists of longtime solo artists Brian Gillie on the keyboards and T-Bone Stankis on guitar.

Enjoy the solid groove and the upbeat move-it-or-lose-it '50s and '60s rock and roll songs from The Shirelles--Elvis--Orbison--Buddy Holly and others. The group wants to serve up mint condition "oldies" rock and roll with pitch-perfect harmonies and soulful improvisations as fresh as the originals.

This is a free event and registration is not needed. For more information, please call the Library at 203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org. Doors open for seating at 12:30 pm.

Step into a world of holiday magic at A Very Merry Grinchmas, happening on December 6, 2025, at Great South Bay Brewery. This immersive celebration brings the season to life with unforgettable entertainment, festive drinks, interactive experiences, and a one-of-a-kind vendor market featuring handcrafted gifts, artisan goods, and specialty treats.

Throughout the event, guests will have the chance to meet the Big Green Guy himself and his best friend Cindy, who will be making special appearances for photo opportunities and interactive moments. From mischievous antics to heartwarming holiday fun, these character experiences are ones you won’t want to miss.

This event is designed to transport you into a holiday wonderland, complete with the most epic photo ops you’ve ever seen. Larger-than-life décor, and immersive installations will make your photos stand out. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out with family and friends or seeking the perfect holiday-themed snapshots, this event delivers an experience like no other.

Enjoy a variety of seasonal food and drink offerings, from festive craft brews to delicious holiday-inspired bites. Shop an exclusive vendor market with top small businesses offering handcrafted gifts, home décor, seasonal treats, and unique finds.

Be a part of this extraordinary holiday experience—this event is free to attend!

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Four friends, three bows, and one pick: High Horse is a progressive acoustic string band blending Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Celtic influences with the energy of alternative rock. Hailing from Boston, MA, High Horse delivers a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals.

Kat Wallace is a Boston-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. Known for her fiddle playing in Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light, she’s now writing and singing her own songs on tenor guitar. Her debut album “Grand Design” marks a new chapter for Wallace, showcasing her Americana influences from legendary songwriters like Gillian Welch and John Prine, as well as centuries-old Celtic and English balladry.

Check them out!

Learn more: highhorseband.com and katwallacemusic.com

Part of The Granite Bluegrass Series

The Hotchkiss School invites the community to an evening of outstanding student performances by the Hotchkiss Orchestra and jazz ensemble Right Brain Logic. The Orchestra, conducted by Fabio Witkowski, will perform works by Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, and Vieuxtemps, featuring violin soloist Yobin Kim ’26. Right Brain Logic, directed by Michael Musillami, will perform original jazz compositions by Musillami. The concert also marks twenty years of music in Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Admission is free and all are welcome.

the North Fork Chorale presents our Winter Concert featuring the music of renowned composer and arranger John Rutter. Join us for an evening of carols and other seasonal music to get you into the Holiday Spirit!

Norwalk Community Chorale, now in its 64th year, will present Carols of the Night, a free concert, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. The performance begins at 7:30p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Choral selections include traditional holiday songs along with some new arrangements of old favorites. The eighty-member mixed chorus is led by Conductor and Artistic Director Brian Muller. Pianist Will Duchon will accompany all choral arrangements. Norwalk Community Chorale is sponsored by the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department.

"She Loves Me" is an award-winning musical romantic comedy that tells the story of two parfumerie clerks, Georg and Amalia, who constantly argue at work - completely unaware that they are each other's secret "lonely hearts" pen pals. The show features music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joe Masteroff. It has been adapted from the 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklós László. Sean Latasa will be directing with musical director Sarah Fay. Auditions are Sept. 14 & 15 or 21 & 22 - Cast of 8 roles plus ensemble for teens thru adults.

Shows are at the theatre on Route 25, next to Brookfield Library, on Nov. 14 thru Dec. on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $25 for students. They are available online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or at the box office. There will also be a free preview on Thursday, November 13 at 8 p.m. for area senior citizens.

Brookfield Theatre's 2025 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.

On Saturday evening, December 6th at 8:00pm the lively, fun, toe-tapping bluegrass of On the Trail will be in concert at Westport CT’s Voices Cafe. For tickets go to: voicescafe.org.

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The band features Connecticut musicians Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals), and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals).

On The Trail brings “standout songwriting, tight musicianship, and that rare ability to honor tradition while pushing it forward,” shares Static Noise Magazine.

On December 6th concert doors open at 7:30pm, with showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets and information are available at voicescafe.org. General admission is $25 per ticket.

🎶 Weekend of Holiday Cheer: Community Choral Concert & Toy & Coat Drive! 🎁❄️

📅 Sunday, December 7 | 🕛 12:00-3:00 PM | 📍 Broadway Island
Spread the joy this holiday season! Join us for a heartwarming Community Choral Concert while helping your neighbors in need by donating NEW toys (ages 0-3) and NEW coats (all ages)! 🎁

✨ Enjoy Free Activities:
• Complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Capture magical moments on their holiday throne with a professional photographer! 🎅🤶 Free printed photo.
• Complimentary Fresh Kettle Popcorn from The Kettle King! 🍿
• Fun Craft Activity for kids and families! 🎨
• Hot Cocoa Competition: Join the fun from 12:00-3:00 PM! Receive your tasting cup at The Shops at Yale table and vote for your favorite hot cocoa to win gift cards!

🚗 Parking: Enjoy free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage). Don’t forget to bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale table for validation!

🛍️ Stop by The Shops at Yale table during the event for exclusive Event Shopping & Dining Offers.

🌟 This event is FREE and open to the public—bring your family and friends for a day filled with music, giving, and holiday spirit! Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!