Calendar
“Amadeus”
Little Theater, Newtown 18 Orchard Hill Road, Newtown, CTArguably one of the most successful serious plays of the last half century, Amadeus celebrates Mozart and his music but also analyzes, with compassion and wit, how ordinary most of us are. It's a drama with nuggets of historical truths. It's a tragedy. A contest between Salieri and God vs the inexplicable talents and gifts…
“The Lorax” Drive In
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT"A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story…
“Little Red Riding Hood” Fairy Tale Theater
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTTickets: $5; Summer youth Musical Theater workshop; theater by young people, for young people; crafts; snacks; inside when it's too hot. Interactive with sojng and dance. Bring lawn chairs
Silent Film Night with Buster Keaton accompanied by music
Danbury Music Centre 256 Main Street,, Danbury, CTA century has passed since the inimitable Buster Keaton unleashed one of his best films upon the world...now regarded as a masterpiece. In 1990, it was entered into the…
“The O-Tones” oputdoor concert
Southbury Town Hall 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT, United StatesFree outdoor concert New England Swing and Motown
Al DeCant at Tuesday Tunes
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTAl is a critically acclaimed concert performer and educator from Connecticut, who has entertained and educated thousands of young people through his programs of music and storytelling.
“On The Trail” outdoor concert
Southbury Gate House 1461 South Britain Road, Southbury, CTBluegrass to contemporary pop
Frandango
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTFree, outdoor concert. Dickinson Band shell, Elm Drive. Five piece band covering “Vintage” rock/pop hits.
“Tales of Joy” outdoor concert
Brookfield Municipal Center 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CTRaggae Rock Funk
“Annie Get Your Gun”
"The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley (1860–1926), a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler (1847–1926)." (wikipedia) Mounted on Broadway…
“Grease” Musical
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTHere is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound…
Ridgefield Summerfest 2024
Lounsbury House 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTentertainment; artisans, food trucks, sensory play
FairyTale Theater
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTTheater by young people for young people. Grounds open at 10:30 for a craft. Bring blankets or chairs; performance will move indoors for bad weather. Tickets are $5 and are…
Flora & Fauna Fiber Arts Exhibition
Brookfield Craft Center 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesArtist Reception: August 3, 5-7 pm; A celebration of fiber art by Members of the studio Art & Quilt Associates, CT Region; Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 12-5, Saturday from 11-5,…
Charles Ives Music Festival Artists
Lounsbury House 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTJulia Choi, Violin & Mika Sasaki, Piano performing works by Charles Ives, Amy Beach, John Corigliano, Alex Weiser and Reena Esmail; 4:00 pm wine and cheese; 4:45 concert; tickets: $10-$30 at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35696/production/1190900?performanceId=11422121
Ballet Under the Stars
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTFree, outdoor performance and suitable for all ages. Program comprised of classical and contemporary ballet plus revivals of the popular jazz ballet, Goose Pimples, and Gatsby-era ballet, Indian Summer by Joseph Locarro
BenAnna Band: Tuesday Tunes
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTThe BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children's duo that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities and identities.
Survivor’s Swing band
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTClassic Rock
Spiritual Muisic; Charles Ives Music Festival
Keeler Tavern Museum 152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTCIMF Artists flutist Katie Althen-Velázquez, violinists Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez and George Meyer, violist Jacob Shack, cellists Mitch Lyon an Francesca McNeeley perform Big Sky, Low Horizon by Micahel Ippolito, Plea for Peace by Augusta Read Thomas, Mysterium by Alexandra Bryant, Largo Cantabile by Charles Ives, “Adagio” from String Quartet No. 1 by Adolphus Hailstork and Spoken in Waves by Chris Beroes-Haigi.s tickets at: https://charlesivesmusicfestival.org/
Generation Blues Band
Brookfield Municipal Center 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CTWe are a heavily blues driven band.
“Disney Frozen, Jr.”
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTThis version is designed specifically for middle schoolers and features all the songs heard in the movie, plus five numbers written specifically for the stage musical. Tickets: $15 Performances: Fri.…
Mass-Conn Fusion Band
Wolfe Park, Monroe 285 Cutler's Farm RdCT 06468, Monroe, CTJazz to Motown to Pop
Judy Pancoast; Tuesday Tunes
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT"Judy Pancoast (born 1959), is an American singer, songwriter, and composer of children's music. She was nominated for the Best Children's Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and uses themes of Maine, where she…
Outdoor Movie Night
Soccer Field, Fairfield Hills, Newtown D. G. DeBeers Blvd., Newtown, CT, United StatesMovie "Aladdin" begins at dusk at Fairfield Hills Soccer Field. bring blankets, chairs and snacks and enjoy the movie.
Sounds of Sinatra Music
Dickinson Memorial Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CTSinatra music