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3 events,
SCAN Color in Winter Art Show
Color in Winter Show will be on Exhibit. This event will be at The Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street in Newtown, CT. All are welcome and admission is free.
“Million Dollar Quartet”
"On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley." Performances: February 21- March 17. Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, Sunday at 2pm Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7pm; tickets at: https://www.actofct.org/tickets
“Next to Normal” Musical
"A family determined to balance sanity and happiness against the gale force winds of mental illness finds strength in their commitment to love each other through their pain. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this groundbreaking musical is an insightful and deeply moving look at a modern family, all while raising the rafters with its Tony…
4 events,
Roberta Shea, artist demonstration
Roberta Shea, artist demonstration
Oil painter of Land, Sea, sky. All are welkc9ome and the event is free
4 events,
“:The Boy and the Heron”
Free movie but reserve tickets at https://www.edmondtownhall.org/movies/; times: 1 pm & 7:30 pm "Described as a "big fantastical film", it follows a boy named Mahito Maki during the Pacific War who discovers an abandoned tower near his new home after his mother's death and enters a fantastical world with a talking grey heron." (Wikipedia)
7 events,
“Escape to Margaritaville” musical
Note: "not suitable for young audiences." "Tully Mars works as a singer for the bar at Margaritaville, a run-down hotel on a small island in the Caribbean. He’s a regular playboy who thinks he has life all figured out. Until he meets Rachel, a career-minded tourist on vacation with her best friend Tammy. Including songs…
2024 Winter Extravaganza Band/Color Guard Festival
2024 Winter Extravaganza Band/Color Guard Festival
Tickets: Each event sold separately: $15: Adults; $8 children 10 & under & seniors. Competitive performances from Newtown High School Percussion Ensemble & Varsity & JV Color Guards; gates open at noon; NHS Percussion Percussion at 3:04 followed by senior recognition and awards. JV Guard at 9:02; varsity at 9:11 followed by senior recognition awards.…
Jaclyn Breeze, Flute
Jaclyn Breeze, Flute
"Described as 'inspiring, accessible, and distinctly her own' , Jaclyn’s works bridge modern composition and classical jazz harmony."
7 events,
Havenwood Quartet
Havenwood Quartet
The Havenwood Quartet performs both classical music, as well as original arrangements of popular contemporary songs, bringing a level of artistry and professionalism. Free will contribution.
Silent Movies and added Musical
Silent Movies and added Musical
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-movies-made-musical-tickets-797137197817?aff=oddtdtcreator $35 Adults; Children under 12: $12.50 Step back in time and experience the magic of the silent film era at Danbury’s gem, The Palace Theater, which opened in…
4 events,
Mother & Son Art Exhibit for Autism Awareness Month Month
"In recognition of upcoming Autism Awareness month in April, the Roxbury Senior Center’s Art on Display program will feature a mother and son duo from Cincinnati, Ohio, Aaron M. Strait and Dawn Strait Wallace, from Monday, March 4 through Sunday, March 31. Reception: Saturday, March 9, 2-4 pm. Aaron, who is 31 years old and…
5 events,
“Boeing, Boeing”
"Boeing Boeing" takes place over a single long and hectic day in the life of Bernard, an American in Paris who has contrived a “foolproof system” for juggling three fiancées – all stewardesses from different countries who fly on different airlines. shows: March 8th, 9 th, 15th, 16th, 21st,22 nd, 23rd: 8 pm. Matiness: March…
7 events,
Daniel Corr, classical guitarist
Daniel Corr, classical guitarist
Reservations required: leroyandersonfoundation@gmail.com; donation; "Described by the Hartford Courant as 'a guitarist for music lovers to catch', Seattle native Daniel Corr is active as a performing classical guitarist across North America and beyond. "
Playhouse Karaoke
Playhouse Karaoke
Fundraiser for Musicals at Richter; admission: $10 recommended. Doors open at 8;30 pm "Don't just Sing in a a Bar-Perform on stage!"
8 events,
“The Holdovers”
“The Holdovers”
Oscar nominated. Free. A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who…
The Essex Octet
The Essex Octet
Mozart: Serenade No. 13 for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass in G Major, K. 525, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” Schubert: Octet for Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass in F Major, D. 803 with the Essex Octet (William Purvis, Frank Morelli, Ida Kavafian, Ani Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, Peter Wiley and…
Community Band; Danbury Music Centre
Community Band; Danbury Music Centre
“A Spring Bouquet of Music” featuring a contemporary Concert Suite from Cirque de Soleil, an exciting excursion into space with music from Star Trek and the classic band composition, Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, among others. All designed to give our audience a touch of early Spring Fever!"
7 events,
“Urinetown,” A Musical
A satirical comedy. "In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company." Tickets at: https://nhsc.booktix.net/cart.php?action=show_pers&show_id=14&show_sec=7dcf843452c1db76 THU MAR 14, 2024 AT 7:00 PM FRI MAR 15,…
Concert: The Kerry Boys Irish Balladeers
Concert: The Kerry Boys Irish Balladeers
"With their signature vocal harmonies and high energy instrumentation, The Kerry Boys are just plain Celtic fun!"
8 events,
“Wish,” Free movie
Free movie, March 15, 16, 17: 1 pm & 7:30 pm, but make your reservations at https://edmondtownhall.ticketleap.com/wish-free-movie/ "Young Asha makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom from King Magnifico and prove that when the…
“Cry It Out” Play
A comedy with dark edges, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets at: https://www.ctaw-ct.org/
10 events,
Danbury Symphony Orchestra; Brahms, etc
Danbury Symphony Orchestra; Brahms, etc
The Danbury Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, will perform a concert of Brahms, Symphony No. 1, selections from Debussy’s Nocturnes and Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with pianist Claudia Knafo. Contributions gratefully accepted.
Works by Shubert & Brahms
Works by Shubert & Brahms
Tickets: $ 60 at https://givebutter.com/LRCMarch24; Franz Schubert: Violin Sonata in A Minor, D. 385, Franz Schubert: Variations in F Major, D. 156 for piano, Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87 Artists for this concert will be Ellen dePasquale, violin, Alberto Parrini, cello, and Alissa Leiser, piano. Visit our website for more information:…
6 events,
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition WCSU
The Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University will host the 2024 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition from March 21 through April 7, 2024, in The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.
Movie “All Of Us Strangers,” rated R
A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with his downstairs neighbor while discovering a mysterious new way to heal from losing his parents 30 years ago. Tickets: $4; at https://edmondtownhall.ticketleap.com/all-of-us-strangers-r/; times: 3/21-3/23: 1 pm & 7:30 pm;
4 events,
Messiah Sing
Messiah Sing
Annual sing in for the messiah, parts II & III with the CT Choral Society. Suggested donation$ 20.00 Music provided.
3 events,
Jill Nichols Demonstration: Painting Clouds & Sea in oil
Jill Nichols Demonstration: Painting Clouds & Sea in oil
Free: Open to public; Jill Nichols will be demonstrating painting clouds and sea in oil. Lower level: entry on North side of building.
3 events,
“Wait Until Dark” (play adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher)
Special performances : March 28: senior; April 4 (PWYW pay what you want); matinees: April 7, 14. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her…