Community Calendar

This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, and Julie Mehretu, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all.

For Which It Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox, an initiative through which Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment.

Curator: Carey Mack Weber, Executive Director, Fairfield University Art Museum
Faculty Liaison: Aaron Weinstein, PhD, Assistant Professor of Politics

An Exhibition of Original black and white Graphite, Charcoal, Ink & Conte Crayon Drawings
On View May 14 - June 11 2026
Opening Reception Thursday, May 14th 5:30-7:30pm

CALL TO ARTISTS

CRITERIA: Artists (18 +) are invited to submit artwork for consideration for our exhibit, “Contrast: A Drawing Exhibition”! All styles are welcome. All works must be original and have been created in the last five years. References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright released for use in this work.

MEDIUMS: Limited to Black and white: graphite, charcoal, ink, pencil, or conte crayon

You may submit up to three (3) pieces of art for $25.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for submission: Sunday, April 26 at Midnight
Notification of acceptance: Friday, May 1
Drop off no later than: Friday, May 8
On view: Thursday, May 14- June 11

For any questions, please email us directly at adminasst@atelierflowerfield.org

You may register online https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheAtelierAtFlowerfield/CONTRASTADrawingExhibition
or call 631-250-9009 for more information.

The Atelier presents Dr. Frederic Mendelsohn’s picturesque landscape scenes in a solo exhibition, opening Thursday, April 2 and running through Thursday, April 30.

Dr. Mendelsohn’s profound vision transcends a simple landscape view to uncover “unobvious” scenes. By using color symbolism and brushwork to mirror the stillness translates intangible feelings into visual elements. When a viewer engages with the resulting work, they aren't just seeing a scene; they feel the heat of a painted sun or the calm of a silent pond.
“I think of myself as a truth seeker. I want to create an original work that emulates Mother Nature in a painterly fashion, rendering art that captures the effects of atmosphere through color and light. My goal is to effortlessly paint what I envision in my mind’s eye.”

Dr. Frederic Mendelsohn, is a modern-day Renaissance man — neurologist, philanthropist, author, musician and artist. He is the holder of both a BA and MA degree as well as a MD, and is predominantly a landscape artist utilizing both oil and egg tempera paints. With over four decades of experience, Frederic has studied extensively with the Art Students League in NYC, The Art League of Long Island, New School University, and Marymount College, and is a proud member of the Long Island Museum Artist Guild as well as the Setauket Artist Group and the North Shore Art Guild.

The opening reception for this amazing solo exhibition is Thursday, April 2, 5:30-7:30PM. Come meet Dr. Mendelsohn and experience the beauty of our local landscape! For more information. call 631-250-9009.

Sundays, March 22, April 19, May 17, 10 AM – 12 PM
Open chamber music reading for string players!

This event is open to everyone – students, professionals, hobbyists, teens, adults – anyone who would like to sight-read chamber music, meet other local musicians, and have fun.

Plenty of sheet music will be available, and attendees are welcome to bring their own.

Pay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.

Step back in time at the annual Fiber Fest at the Oxford Historical Society museum complex in Oxford. This free event for all ages is a rain-or-shine weekend focused on skills practiced for centuries.
See volunteers weaving on the room-sized barn loom, spinning, knitting, rug hooking and more crafts. On Sunday, the New England Lace Makers' Guild demonstrates bobbin lace making. Crafters will offer their wares: sweaters, gloves, yarn by the skein, clothes, herbs, brooms and baskets, soap, towels, tea and more. Quilts on display, for sale and for chance.
Weather permitting, see goats, sheep or alpacas sheared for spring. Docents lead tours of the 1750 saltbox house, Twitchell Rowland House Museum. Visit the 1850 one-room Munn Schoolhouse. Try your hand at weaving, spinning and explore more of Oxford.

250 Years of Independence and Evolution: An illustrated talk by architectural historian and preservationist Wes Haynes

Independence sparked Stamford’s 250-year transformation from an isolated rural colony into today’s vibrant city. Today this story hides in plain sight in the places where we live, work and play. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a virtual tour of the existing buildings, structures, and monuments and the stories of the people and forces - immigration, industries, and technological innovations - that shaped our city over time.

To preserve historic Emerson Hall, we ask for donations as you are able. $25 is recommended. RSVP at the link below. Walk-ins are welcome as space is available.

Sponsored by: Avon Theater, Ferguson Library, Merritt Parkway Conservancy, Mill River Park Collaborative, SoundWaters, Stamford Harbor Lighthouse Project. Stamford History Center, Stamford Parks Community. Additional support is provided by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Stamford.

Join us on Sunday, April 19 as we welcome author Georgia Hunter and actress Eva Feiler for a conversation about the making of the series, We Were the Lucky Ones. The pilot episode will be shown immediately following the discussion. Books will be available for purchase and signature.

This event is $16 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Light snacks and beverages will be served.

HomeHaven member and pianist Tom Martin presents "Circle of Fifths: Secrets of the Music Color Wheel" on April 19th at 3pm. His program introduces the music theory concept of the Circle of Fifths, which illustrates the relationship between keys, scales, and chords in Western music. Keys are traditionally associated with specific emotions, shaping the atmospheric tone of the music. Tom has selected works by J.S. Bach, Joseph Haydn, and Frederick Chopin to illustrate the harmonic connections associated with major and minor keys. Following intermission, Tom will play George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
A reception will follow the recital.

Robert Bruey will perform LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on April 19th from 3-4pm. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase and free for members.

For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/

About Robert Bruey

Known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and earthy soulful voice, Robert Bruey paints with words, imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Robert’s live performances are moving and intimate and his recently released ‘Carousel’ CD has received much positive acclaim.

Directed by: Beatriz M Calleja, Heather Dune Macadam
Starring: Ramita Navai

Followed by Q&A with Writer and Producer, Heather Dunn Macadam
Description:
Best-selling author and historian Heather Dune Macadam has adapted her acclaimed book 999 into a powerful documentary that sheds light on a wrenching true story. In March 1942, nearly 1,000 young Slovak Jewish women, mostly teenagers, told by their government that they were embarking on a volunteer work assignment, were instead illegally deported to Auschwitz on what was the first Jewish transport to the Nazi death camp. Rather than strictly focus on the suffering and death experienced by most of the girls, Macadam tells stories of a small group who survived against all odds.