Calendar
“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.
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
Danbury Community Band Holiday Concert
United Church of Christ 283 Main Street North, Southbury, CTFree concert; donations accepted at door. The Danbury Community Band, under the direction of Albert Montecalvo, will present a concert of holiday seasonal favorites.
Newtown Choral Society “Songs of the Holiday Season”
Concert featuring songs from many lands Plus Favorite Traditional Songs & A Charlie Brown Christmas Tickets at the door: $10; seniors and students: $8
Cee Songbird and the Sound Travelers
The Ridge 24 Clapboard Ridge RD, Danbury, CTTickets: $20-25 at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/concerts-of-music-at-the-ridge-1063689; all tickets through eventbrite; Cee Songbird and the Sound Travelers are a group of experienced musicians with a mission: to present real R&B and blues as it should be.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theater Works of New Milford 5 Brookside Avenue, New Milford, CTDecember 8, 9, 14 PWYW (Pay What You Want) Other dates: Tickets: $30; This charming musical comedy tells the tale of six middle school “misfits” in Putnam County, NY finding themselves through one of the most competitive and brave journeys adolescents can embark on – a Spelling Bee! This Tony Award-winning timeless and hilarious story…
Nutcracker Ballet
Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CTTickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/10718/danbury-high-school; on sale to public: November 1 Featuring over 200 dancers, it showcases talented dancers from the greater Danbury area. The production is fully staged with beautiful scenery, costumes and lighting. It includes a children’s and a live symphony orchestra which plays the iconic music of Tchaikovsky’s score in its entirety.
Nutcracker Ballet
Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CTTickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/10718/danbury-high-school; on sale to public: November 1 Featuring over 200 dancers, it showcases talented dancers from the greater Danbury area. The production is fully staged with beautiful scenery, costumes and lighting. It includes a children’s and a live symphony orchestra which plays the iconic music of Tchaikovsky’s score in its entirety.
Cassatt String Quartet
Lounsbury House 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTWine and cheese at 4 pm; concert at 4:45 pm. Hailed for its “mighty rapport and relentless commitment,” the New York City-based Cassatt String Quartet has performed throughout the world for nearly four decades, with appearances at major music venues. Tickets at ridgefieldsymphony.org general admission: $30; senior: $25; student: $10
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theater Works of New Milford 5 Brookside Avenue, New Milford, CTTickets: $30; This charming musical comedy tells the tale of six middle school “misfits” in Putnam County, NY finding themselves through one of the most competitive and brave journeys adolescents can embark on – a Spelling Bee! This Tony Award-winning timeless and hilarious story about self-discovery proves that W-I-N-N-I-N-G (and losing) isn’t everything.
Danbury Community Orchestra
The Visual and Performing Arts Center @ WCSU 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CTFree event; contributions appreciated. The concert will feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Serenade in A minor" and Robert Schumann's "Overture, Scherzo and Finale in E major, Op. 52."
The Nutcracker Ballet
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTThe Nutcracker, a fairy tale ballet in two acts, is centered around a young girl's Christmas Eve celebration and romantic awakening. She creeps downstairs to play with her favorite present, a nutcracker, which comes to life as a handsome prince who whisks her off to the Land of Sweets. Tickets: $25-$55
The Nutcracker Ballet
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTThe Nutcracker, a fairy tale ballet in two acts, is centered around a young girl's Christmas Eve celebration and romantic awakening. She creeps downstairs to play with her favorite present, a nutcracker, which comes to life as a handsome prince who whisks her off to the Land of Sweets. Tickets: $25-$55
Pete Wilkul Band Fundraiser
Keeler Tavern Museum 152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTtickets: $ 40. Fundraiser to support Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra outreach programs. Wine & cheese will be served, but feel free to bring your own beverage if you prefer. Tickets are $40 call the box office at 203.438.3889 or go online ridgefieldsymphony.org
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theater Works of New Milford 5 Brookside Avenue, New Milford, CTtickets: $25-$30 at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35926/production/1147427.This charming musical comedy tells the tale of six middle school “misfits” in Putnam County, NY finding themselves through one of the most competitive and brave journeys adolescents can embark on – a Spelling Bee! This Tony Award-winning timeless and hilarious story about self-discovery proves that W-I-N-N-I-N-G (and losing) isn’t everything.