May 13 Monday
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.
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.
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.
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
“The Devil Made Me Do It” Murder Case
Speaker: Mike Allen
Monday, May 13, 2024
6:45 PM check-in. 7:00 PM program.
Register at: https://bit.ly/DevilTrial
Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual)
Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) welcomes Mike Allen, host and producer of the podcast Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path as their featured speaker on May 13, 2024 at the Wilton Quaker Meetinghouse. Mike Allen will describe the amazing tale of a Brookfield, CT, murder case that in 1981 included the defense “the devil made me do it.” Allen has insights to share since he covered the story as a journalist, and was also featured in the Netflix documentary about the case.
Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path is a weekly program of 20-minute vignettes about Connecticut's historic past. It's ranked among the top 5-10% of all podcasts in the United States. Mike's background includes ten years as News Director of radio stations in Brookfield, a stint as Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury, and a 25-year corporate career in communications and marketing. He currently lives in Danbury.
This meeting is free and open to all. Join us at the Wilton (Connecticut) Quaker Meeting House for the presentation and come to the social hour beforehand. Pizza and refreshments will be served from 6-6:45 PM. We will also be recording and broadcasting this meeting virtually via Zoom for anyone who is unable to join us in person. HFFC meets on the second Monday of each month.
Register at https://bit.ly/DevilTrial to attend in person or to receive a link to participate online.
HFFC espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community. It holds general meetings, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at hffcct.org
Guest Speakers: Helen Sells and Robert Thompson, President and Vice President of the Long Island Setalcott Indian NationQ&A moderated by Tom Needham, Host of The Sounds of Film at WUSB radio.
Summary: For nearly 70 years, students and alumni of Wells High School in Maine have called themselves the “Warriors.” Their yearbook is named for the Abenaki, the Indigenous people the town’s settlers first encountered in the 1600s. The school’s mascot, variations of a stoic Native American head in profile with braids and feathered headband, has drawn both support and criticism in the past. However, during the 2017 fall athletic season, an incident shocks the town and reignites the debate. We Are The Warriors follows the citizenry of Wells, a population that includes Indigenous Peoples, as they convene to speak, hear each other, and seek consensus. And by inviting Wabanaki voices from across the state to join the conversation, including the mother whose experience ignited the debate, the residents of Wells work to better understand the lasting effects of their colonial past and how it relates to the present-day impact of their good intentions.2023 / United States / EnglishDirector: David Camlin and Megan GrumblingRunning time: 72 minutes
Individual tickets, $10 each, are available at: portjeffdocumentaryseries.com/ticketsvenues
May 14 Tuesday