May 09 Thursday
The Upstairs Gallery is pleased to present the works of Sherry Davis and Cathleen Ficht. Sherry Davis is exhibiting a site-specific installation that blends recycled and modified textiles, industrial materials, and natural objects. Cathleen Ficht’s works on paper are based on her finely detailed drawings of waves and water; depicting images that hover between representation and abstraction. The exhibition runs daily from 8 March through the end of May.
On view at the Old Academy on Fairfield's Town Green from April 30-May 19. Viewing hours are Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 3-5 PM; Thurs 3-7 PM; Sat & Sun 12-4 PMLearn about the Revolution through a unique fusion of biography and geography called “The American Revolution Experience”. Explore the people and places of America’s war for Independence thanks to a collaboration between the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust. Coupling DAR’s archive of documents with the Trust’s digital content, this traveling exhibit shares the experiences of ordinary people who witnessed the dawn of a new nation. The exhibit is hosted by the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter in Fairfield, CT.
Community-Based Services (CBS), in partnership with Dutchess County, the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, and ThinkDIFFERENTLY, is holding a transition and resource fair for high school students with IEPs/504s and their families, to learn about resources and options for life after graduation. This is a chance to meet face-to-face with provider agencies and other key organizations in the transition process and have your questions answered! Participating vendors will include resources for vocational training, higher learning programs, day programs, eligibility, and more. The event will take place on May 9th from 4-7pm at Spackenkill High School.
Long Island's all-new fair features family-friendly entertainment, exciting midway rides including a massive 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel, and plenty of tasty carnival eats.
Free with admission are live bands, edge-of-your-seat high-wire performances by Victoria Circus, The Globe of Death motorcycle thrill act, amazing Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, and spectacular Fireworks by Grucci both Saturday nights.
Musical highlights include Fleetwood Macked tribute band, Reverb, The Big Bay Band, and a classic rock lineup on May 19 featuring Gimme All Your Lovin' (ZZ Top tribute), The Strange Parade (The Doors tribute) and Penny Lane (Beatles tribute).
Fair admission: $5 (free for kids under 36" tall). Parking is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on-site ($40 cash); $25 online through May 8 (valid Monday - Thursday only); or online before 5 pm May 9 for $29, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are also available on-site and discounted online pre-sale.
Fair hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21+.
More information: 866-666-3247 or www.BaldHillFair.com
There's something for everyone at this family-fun annual event, from midway rides and games for all ages to carnival eats for every appetite.
Admission and parking are free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last, or online before 5 pm Thurs., May 9 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.
Visit the website for advance savings on ride tickets, coupons for rides and food, and event updates.
Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21+.
More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.comhttps://tinyurl.com/y24vbu6a
Whether your singing experience is car stereo karaoke, a concert stage, or somewhere in between, all are welcome! Inspired by research that suggests group singing improves quality of life for all humans, this is casual, community-based music making designed to be accessible to everyone.
Led by Montville Music teachers Ms. Claire Scott and Mr. Joshua Cushing, you will learn songs in unison and harmony that are customized for the evening! Complimentary coffee and tea will be provided by the Montville High School Music Boosters. Voluntary donations will be collected to support the Oakdale Elementary music program.
May 10 Friday
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale Friday, May 10, 9am—5pm and Saturday, May 11, 9am—4pm
Spring into Reading with The Friends of the Library. The Annual Spring Book Sale offers gently used hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction for adults and children, as well as books on art, cooking, gardening, history, nature, photography, poetry and travel. Also, vintage books, mass market paperbacks, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles. Everything in excellent condition and at unbeatable prices.
Special events include a performance by the Ukuladies on Friday at 2:00.
The first 25 early-bird shoppers on Friday will receive a special gift compliments of The Fresh Market.
The sale will take place on the front patio and in the meeting room, rain or shine.
All proceeds from the sale go to support the Library—to buy books; sponsor programs for children, teens, and adults; purchase equipment, software, and hardware; and to provide funds for staff development.
The Library is located at 67 Park Street across from the Guilford Green. For more information, contact the Library at 203-453-8282 or www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Pop artist Leo Jensen (1926–2019) turned a winking eye on America, producing irreverent art that is nevertheless serious in its cultural observations. Known best regionally for his bronze frog sculptures on the Thread City Crossing bridge in Willimantic, Jensen infused his work with humor as well as thought-provoking reflections on modern American society.
The Tremaine Art Gallery at The Hotchkiss School at 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville CT is pleased to present Dialogue: Art in Conversation, featuring works by Valerie Hammond and Nathaniel (Tate) Klacsmann, from April 2 through June 2, 2024, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. This exhibition explores the creative processes of two artists whose work reverberates around questions of social inequity, magic, myth, and the environment. Together, their pieces begin a conversation filled with reflective echoes, offering opportunity for intersection around creativity and process. Curated by Joan Baldwin and Terri Moore, Dialogue also includes video and photography by Colleen Macmillan, Ann Villano, and Hotchkiss film students. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.