May 05 Sunday
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.
The Argentine tango has long been part of the Classical repertoire. In Ridotto the traditional Tango is performed by two dancers (“daring, seductive”) and the Pedro Giraudo Quartet (Grammy Winner Best Tango Album)
Charis Chamber Voices present Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental St. John Passion, 300 years after its premiere. Performances are Saturday May 4, 7 pm, in the O'Byrne Chapel at Manhattanville College in Purchase and Sunday May 5, 4 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. Artistic Director Jeremy Wiggins conducts.
The starring role of the Evangelist will be sung by Grammy-nominated British tenor Ryland Angel and international bass-baritone Christopher Grundy will sing the role of Jesus. Concertmaster Nelva TeBrake has assembled some of the finest Baroque instrumentalists in the NY region. The work will be sung in its original German.
Saturday night’s performance will include a pre-concert lecture at 6pm. Charis’s famous wine & cheese reception will follow each concert.
Tickets are $30 ($25 for seniors and $20 for students). They may be purchased in advance through the Charis website, www.charisvocals.com, or at the door.
Charis is an auditioned chorus of about 30 men and women from Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. Founded in 1994, the group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voices and captivating performances.
This concert is made possible in part by a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Trust, www.wcf-ny.org.
Charis is a media partner of WSHU Public Radio.
The Friends of the Weston Library present the fourth concert in our Sunday Soundscapes series on May 5th at 4 pm. Kinga Augustyn, baroque violin, Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichord, and Christopher Morrongiello, lute and baroque guitar, will perform a program of exciting 18th-century compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jean-Marie Leclair, Arcangello Corelli, and others. Be sure to reserve a seat for this Sunday Soundscapes concert by using the Eventbrite link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-soundscapes-baroque-virtuosity-trio-tickets-858166718757?aff=ebdsoporgprofileSuggested donation is $20 for adults and $10 for students.
St. John’s welcomes the Jazz Loft All Stars, a quintet of stellar musicians and bandleaders, teaming up for this special performance of selections from the Great American Songbook. A “Cinco de Mayo” style reception will follow. General Admission $30. Seniors/Veterans/Students $15. Early Bird Presale Tickets $20 until April 30th.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and tantalizing fair food for the whole family.
Admission and parking are free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on-site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online before 5 pm Wed., May 1 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.
Ride tickets are also available at the event and online. Pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.)
Visit the website for discount coupons for rides and food and event updates.
Midway hours are 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, and noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21+.
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May 06 Monday
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.