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Western CT State University Alumni Exhibition
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTFree art exhibition; hours: Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 pm; Sat-Sun: 1-4 pm. gallery is closed on holidays and when the University is closed. Exhibit showcases fifty talented artists who have graduated from…
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Wilton Playshop 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, CTTickets at: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, with a book written by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material…
“Newtown & Beyond” Photo Exhibit
Newtown Municipal Art Gallery 6 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesMembership exhibit featuring more than 300 photographs for Holiday giving. Open Monday-Thursday 8:30-9:00 pm. Friday: 8:30-5:00 pm. Reception: Sunday, November 12, 2-4 pm.
“ANgels in America,” part 1
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTtickets: from $23.18 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angels-in-america-part-one-millennium-approaches-tickets-642392391937?aff=ebdsoporgprofile; matiness Sunday, 11/4- & Sunday, 11/12, 1 pm; 11/4-11/11, 7 pm Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama Angels in America is one of…
Landscape in Pastel Demonstration
Public is welcome. Basement of Meeting House, at the flagpole in Newtown. artist: Diana Rogers
“The Breath of Life” Choral Concert
Trinity Episcopal Church 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesTickets: $25; "Our program features Dan Forrest’s, the breath of life, Light Beyond Shadow and Alway Something Sings; Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Two Songs by American composer Amy Beach." "The Connecticut Choral Society is an organization of people united in their love of music and our joy in sharing that love with the greater communities to which we…
“Prelude to a Kiss”
The Theater at Drew United Methodist Church 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NYtickets: $24 at https://thebrewstertheatercompany.thundertix.com/events/219009. The play introduces Peter & Rita. They fall in love despite Rita's pessimistic view of life. Soon after their wedding, something supernatural happens that tests their commitment.
“The Breath of Life,” choral concert
North Church, Woodbury 11 Main Street North, Woodbury, CT, United Statestickets: $25; For tickets: https://ctchoralsociety.com/the-breath-of-life-november-11-2023/ The program features Dan Forrest’s, the breath of life, Light Beyond Shadow and Alway Something Sings; Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Two Songs by American composer Amy Beach.
Molly Ringwald, evening of song w/ Jim Allen & Friends
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTGeneral seating: $75; VIP Seating: $500; doors open at 6 pom; event at 7 pm; tickets at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/75842
“Newtown & Beyond” Photo Exhibit Reception
Newtown Municipal Art Gallery 6 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesOver 300 photographs for viewing and Holiday giving. Meet the photographers,
“Prelude to a Kiss”
The Theater at Drew United Methodist Church 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NYtickets: $24 at https://thebrewstertheatercompany.thundertix.com/events/219009. The play introduces Peter & Rita. They fall in love despite Rita's pessimistic view of life. Soon after their wedding, something supernatural happens that tests their commitment.
“The Breath of Life,” Choral Concert
Valley Presbyterian Chuirch 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United Statestickets: $25; For tickets: https://ctchoralsociety.com/the-breath-of-life-november-11-2023/ The program features Dan Forrest’s, the breath of life, Light Beyond Shadow and Alway Something Sings; Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Two Songs by American composer Amy Beach.
Yongqiu Liu piano concert
First Congregational Church of Woodbury 214 Main Street South, Woodbury, CTpiano concert; tickets: $31.00 at https://sites.google.com/wbcmusicfoundation.org/wbcmf/tickets; [ianoi concert
Ridgefield Chorale
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTTickets' at:https://ridgefieldchorale.org/; online only; nine sold at door Anchoring The Ridgefield Chorale in Concert is Elaine Hagenberg’s stunning Illuminare. Premiered in 2022, Illuminare’s 5 movements are full of mysticism, tenderness and passion. Also on the program are an arrangement of the music from The Light in the Piazza by Adam Guettel, Craig Courtney’s moving Ukrainian…
All That Jazz
Christ Church on Quaker Hill 17 Church Road, Pawling, NYClassical jazz; tickets at www.SCEmusic.org
“All That Jazz” Concert
Salem Covenant Church 96 Baldwin Hill Road, Washington, CTClassical jazz! Tickets at SCEmusic.org; general admission: $25 plus fees. 16 and under: free.
“All That Jazz” Concert
St. Andrews Church 1 North main Street, Kent, CTClassical jazz! For tickets: scemusic.org; General admission $25 plus fees; Under 16: free
Exhibition & Sale by Newtown Potters
Newtown Municipal Art Gallery 6 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesIn the showcase at the Newtown Municip0al Center. Ceramics featuring the work of Four Potters. Available for holiday giving. Open Monday-Thursday 8:30-9:00 pm. Friday: 8:30-5:00 pm.
Anton Checkov’s “Three Sisters
The Visual and Performing Arts Center @ WCSU 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CTtickets: $10. https://www.wcsu.edu/events/series/three-sisters-by-anton-chekhov/ Set in the early 20th century before the Russian Revolution, "Three Sisters" explores the themes of reality, dreams, love and loss. Sisters Olga, Masha and Irina and their brother Andrew live in a small town in Russia. But the sisters long to return to Moscow, where they once lived.
“Fun Home” Musical
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts 184 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CTFinal shows: December 15 & 16. Fun Home is a musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel's memoir of her discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. Ticket's: $25: general admission; $20 students & seniors;
Friends of Library Holiday Sale
C.H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CTSale hours are 9:30 am-5 pm on Saturday Dec. 2 and 11:00 am-5 pm on Sunday December 3. Jigsaw puzzles, games, jewelry, stocking-stuffers, media and other gift items. Books are in excellent condition and arranged by category. Art to cooking to crafts to history and biography to the natural world, mystery, thriller and fiction. Pay…
SCAN Small Works Show & Sale
All works 11"x14" or less.
Flagpole Radio Cafe
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTFeaturing Fred Newman and the Flagpole Radio orchestra; tickets $45 at https://www.flagpoleproductions.org/
George Li
George Li gained international attention in 2015 when he won the silver medal in the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Piano Concerto # 2, Rachmaninoff; Symphony # 5, Tchaikovsky; tickets: at ridgefieldsymphony.org; $10-$60
Newtown Holiday Festival
Main Street, Newtown Main Street, Newtown, CTtickets: General admission:$15- $20 at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/newtownyouthfamilyservices/902654; incudes, One Performance of the Nutcracker Suite, One Ride on the Historic Trolley Tour, Outdoor Holiday Market, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, Concessions, Festival of Trees, Gingerbread House Competition, Kids' Crafts, Photos with Festival Friends, Online Silent Auction, Family Magic Shows