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The Art of Kathleen L’Hommedieu
Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury 23 South Street, Roxbury, CT, United States"I was taking the ferry to Block Island and a stranger who happened to be an art teacher, said to me, “Everyone should paint.” I thought she was crazy. Thirteen years later and I would say the exact same thing! Painting is freedom, magic, meditative and joyous. I have spent a lifetime gathering beauty while…
David Merrill’s Lifetime of Painting Exhibit
Newtown Municipal Art Gallery 6 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesDavid Merrill's Lifetime of Painting; By the artists who painted the mural in Edmund Town Hall. Plus a book with over 100 paintings from his 60+ year career. Open during business hours and late Monday-Thursday.
Grease
Wilton Playshop 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, CTTickets: $65- $100; access:https://www.wiltonplayshop.org/current-production; Fri-Sat: 8 pm; Sundays: 3 pm With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin'," and "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
‘Views From a Matrix” printmaking exhibit
Brookfield Craft Center 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesAn exhibition of various styles of printmaking by CT printmakers. Public invited. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 12-5 pm Saturday: 11 m- 5 pm Sunday: 12-4 pm
Art of Sandra Cointreau
Southbury Library 100 Poverty Road, Southybury, CTThis exhibit brings together Sandra Cointreau's view of an evolving environment and the animals that experience it. Open during library hours: Mon: 9:30am - 5:30pm Tues: 9:30am - 9:00pm Wed: 9:30am - 5:30pm Thurs: 9:30am - 9:00pm Fri: 9:30am - 5:30pm Sat: 9:30am-4:00pm Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
“Way Off Broadway”
Woodbury's Historic Old Town Hall 5 Mountain Road, Woodbury, CT, United States"Directed by Tom Wood, " 'Way off Broadway' is a look at what auditions for community theater may or may not look like." Friday & Saturday: 7:30 pm. Sundays: 2:00 pm. Tickets at: www.ctaw-ct.org
Shrek The Musical, Jr.
Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesNewtown Middle School Drama; tickets: $10 at http://newtownms.booktix.net/; May 17-18, 7:00 pm; May 18, 19: 2:00 pm.
“Moon Over Buffalo”
Little Theater, Newtown 18 Orchard Hill Road, Newtown, CTGeorge and Charlotte Hay, a husband-and-wife team of actors, struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director's visit. For tickets: https://www.newtownplayers.org/
Artist Reception for: “Views From a Matrix” printmaking exhibit
Brookfield Craft Center 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesCraft Center hours: Reception for an exhibition of various styles of printmaking by CT printmakers. Public invited.
“Inspired Shakespeare” Concert
Newtown Meeting House 33 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesFeaturing songs inspired by Shakespeare’s plays including “West Side Story”,”& Juliet,” “The Lion King.” Tickets at the door: Tickets: $10; Students & Seniors: $8
“Heavenly Journey: Mozart and Mahler”
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTMozart: Marriage of Figaro and Clarinet Concerto in A major; Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major ; Grammy nominated soprano: Laquita Mitchell; pre-concert lecture: 2:30; for tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?orgid=56669&agency=WSOV_PL_MPV#/?view=list&includePackages=true
Catoonah Street Jazz
Danbury Museum 43 Main Street, Danbury, CTIndoor or outdoor performance. The Catoonah Street Jazz and Blues Society will bring the sound of New Orleans style Jazz. They have been performing for more than 20 years, spreading happiness and joy through their music. No reservations or tickets required. Free will offering.
The Neave Trio in concert
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTThe Neave Trio: violin, cello, piano; Young masters of both the classic and the modern, the Neave players have earned critical praise (and a Grammy nomination) for their beautiful tone, precise synchronization, and remarkable balance. Tickets: $28.52 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danbury-concert-association-presents-the-neave-trio-tickets-831770486917 Admission is free for ages 18 and under, depending on availability. Inquire at the VPAC box office…
Violin, Cello, Piano concert
Washington, CT 1st Congregational Church ( Historic Meeting House) 6 Kirby Road, Washington, CTYoung masters of both the classic and the modern, the Neave players have earned critical praise (and a Grammy nomination) for their beautiful tone, precise synchronization, and remarkable balance; access https://danburyconcert.org/
“Kinky Boots” musical
A Contemporary Theatre of CT, Ridgefield 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CTThe winner of the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award, this huge-hearted Broadway hit features a joyous score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think. Recommended for age 10 & up. Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36285/production/1156183?performanceId=11260415 Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday…
Chauncey Street Blues Band
Danbury Museum 43 Main Street, Danbury, CTThe Chauncey Street Blues Band is a four piece band based in Stratford, Connecticut which plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional blues songs by iconic artists including Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Buddy Guy, B.B. King and many others along with its own original material. No reservation or tickets required. Free will offering.…
“The Baker’s Wife”
Ridgefield Theater Barn 37 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield, CTSet in a small French provincial village in the 1930's, THE BAKER'S WIFE is a musical that is a gently comic and bittersweet fable of life, love and bread. An amiable older baker and his beautiful wife come to a small town replete with petty feuds and comically calcified relationships. Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm;…
“F*ck 7th Grade” Musical
Merryall Center 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT"Fresh off its 2022 and 2023 off-Broadway run, F*ck 7th Grade celebrates an adolescent romance and a brief rise to pop stardom. It's a queer musical memoir about how we never really get out of middle school." Tickets: Advance Ticket: until midnight, June 1: $40 + $1.00 service fee; Day of Tickets: $45 + $1.13 service…
“Food for Thought” Concert
Danbury Music Centre 256 Main Street,, Danbury, CTFree. The DCS is a non-auditioned string orchestra for all ages (including adults) that performs varied repertoire. The Danbury Centre Strings (DCS) provides a challenging, exciting, educational ensemble experience for string players. Members will study standard string repertoire appropriate to their level of playing. Group is for all ages, including adults.
SCAN Summer art Show & Sale
C.H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CTHours: 9:30-8:00 pm weekdays; Saturday: 9:30-5:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 noon-5:00 pm
“Junk” Outdoor concert
Brookfield Municipal Center 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CTFree outdoor concert Classic 90's and 2000's Alternative Rock., Alice in Chains, Weezer STP and many more
“Evelyn in Purgatory”
Sherman Playhouse 5 Route 39 N, Sherman, CTWhen a complaint is filed against one of the 70,000 teachers in New York’s public schools, they’re sent to a Reassignment Center, one of a series of empty offices in…
“Sounds of New York” Barbershop Concert
Immanuel Lutheran Church 18 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CTtickets: $20; This year’s show will feature the 2023 CT Chorus Champions Mad Hatter Chorus, various chapter quartets and the 2022 & 2023 NED Very Large Quartet Champions Harmonic Combustion. The groups will be singing songs from Broadway and Jazz Clubs around New York City. Come hear songs from ‘The Music Man’, ‘Man Of La…
Annual Young People’s Concert; Danbury Symphony Orchestra
Ives Concert Hall, White Hall 181 White Street, Danbury, CT, United StatesAdmission is free. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Join us for this family-friendly concert for all ages! The Danbury Symphony Orchestra , under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov. will perform Faust Overture, Emelie MayerLvB- Variations, Extensions and Collisions, Thomas Caprino; What’s Up at the Symphony? (Bugs Bunny’s Greatest Hits) Arr. Jerry Brubaker. The concert will also…
“Dirt Road Pickers” outdoor concert
Brookfield Municipal Center 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CTThe Dirt Road Pickers, playing a mix of music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond with their own little touches. With a mix of acoustic guitar, mandolin and whatever stringed instrument is handy, a good time is guaranteed.