Photo essay by JC Martin.
WESTPORT–On Friday and Saturday, the Staples High School Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra and Choral Ensembles performed the 85th annual Candlelight Concert.
The students, led by Jeri Brima, Orchestra Director, Carrie Mascaro, Orchestra Director, Kevin Mazzarella, Band Director and Lauren Pine, Choral Director performed 15 holiday songs to a sold-out auditorium.
Join the Friends of Fairfield Public Library for their Annual Meeting & Author Event, featuring Latina authors Naima Coster and Cleyvis Natera in conversation with Christine Kandic Torres. In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), the authors will discuss Coster's book Take What You Can (release date: August 4) and […]
The public is invited to attend an opening reception for "Material Matters", the newest exhibit from the Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery, at Fairfield Public Library. The reception will be held from 5:30-7:30pm at the Main Library, and features the art of Carla Goldberg, Lucy Krupenye, and Marc Zaref, who have each used unusual materials […]
In this class, we’ll explore the ancient yet contemporary medium of Encaustic—beeswax-based paint that also serves as a versatile adhesive—to create unique collages. This technique is wonderfully flexible: if you’re not happy with an arrangement, simply re-melt and re-position. Participants will learn how to build richly layered artworks using Encaustic as “glue,” incorporating fabric, stencils, […]
FREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, SEP 17th | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM This concert was originally scheduled for 8/20/26. If you already claimed a free ticket, it will work on 9/17. If you can no longer use your free ticket, please email boxofficelevittpavilion@gmail.com so it can be redistributed. Reminders: Free tickets are also issued via […]
Join us for a special evening showcasing the winners of the 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Since taking top honors last fall at MoCACT, these already exceptional pianists have gone on to impressive achievements, performing on major stages and earning recognition at worldwide competitions. Ye-Eun Hyun, a native of South Korea, began her musical […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford – bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination, and the magic of unconditional love!
Mix and mingle with the authors and browse and buy books! Meet some of Fairfield’s local authors! You will have the opportunity to ask the authors questions and get some insight into their books. And if you love a book, you can purchase it and get it signed! We also invite you to grab a […]
Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford – bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination, and the magic of unconditional love!
Westport Country Playhouse will present a masterclass with actor Andrew Keenan-Bolger, best known for originating the role of Crutchie in Disney’s “Newsies” on Broadway. Titled “Building Characters from the Inside Out,” the interactive masterclass will give participants an opportunity to explore the craft of character development through monologue work, script analysis, and imaginative storytelling. The […]
Please join us for our Fall Soundwaves concert, Echoes of Vienna, featuring the Library's trio-in-residence, Lions Gate Trio. Katie Lansdale on violin, Darrett Adkins on cello, and Florence Millet on piano will present a wonderful musical whirl through the centuries, exploring two masterworks by composers influenced by the city of Vienna. The concert will be […]
Experience a compelling evening of film and conversation with Steal This Story, Please! on Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm in the MoCACT galleries. This feature documentary traces the career of Amy Goodman, the acclaimed journalist behind Democracy Now!, whose reporting spans major global conflicts and pivotal moments in U.S. history. Directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker […]
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