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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Mic at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teens! Join us for Mic at the Museum\, a Teen Open Mic Night on April 30 from 6–8 PM\, organized and hosted by the MoCACT Teen Council. Teens are invited to take the stage and share music\, poetry\, comedy\, spoken word\, or any creative act in a relaxed\, art-filled space. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Come perform\, support your friends\, and enjoy a fun evening celebrating teen creativity!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mic-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Dance,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Music,Performing Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260401T160119Z
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SUMMARY:Family Mini-golf Fundraiser at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fairfield Public Library return with this popular all-ages fundraiser!  Bring the family for a morning or afternoon of mini-golf at Main Library.  Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family (pay at the door).  Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent.  Raffle prizes will be offered. \nProceeds from this fundraiser help fund programs and services at Fairfield Public Library.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/family-mini-golf-fundraiser-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260401T155745Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Golf After Dark (fundraiser for Fairfield Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fairfield Public Library invite you to join us for this spring fundraiser!  This mini-golf event is for adults only (21+)\, and includes music; wine\, beer\, and cocktails; food from local restaurants\, and raffle prizes.  Tickets must be purchased in advance ($65 each). \nProceeds go to fund Fairfield Public Library programs and services.  Enjoy a fun evening with friends and neighbors and support your local library at the same time!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mini-golf-after-dark-fundraiser-for-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260401T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T154903Z
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SUMMARY:My Family's Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents\, Helen and Sam\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II.  The only surviving members of their large\, extended families (except for one of Sam’s brothers) after the war\, they reunited\, married\, and eventually moved to America.  Helen went on to give video testimony about her experiences to the Shoah Foundation\, and using this–together with her parents’ stories and family photographs–Renee shares the horrors of the Holocaust in the hope that history will never repeat itself. \nPlease register for this lecture.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260312T183052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Sound Art Workshop: Jazz\, Blues & Abstract Expression
DESCRIPTION:As jazz and blues soundscapes fill the studio\, students will create two original 2D artworks\, translating rhythm\, mood\, tempo\, and emotion into dynamic compositions. Through guided exercises\, you’ll learn how to use line\, color\, shape\, texture\, movement\, and composition to support creative freedom and spontaneous expression. \nThis workshop is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages playful experimentation\, personal interpretation\, and bold artistic exploration. \nWhat to Expect: \nLive music-guided creative prompts\nInstruction in rhythm and key art elements\nCreation of two abstract artworks\nA relaxed\, social Lunch & Learn atmosphere \nArt materials included.\nBring your own snack and drink to enjoy while you create. \nCome ready to listen\, feel the rhythm\, and let the music move your brush!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/visualizing-sound-art-workshop-jazz-blues-abstract-expression/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
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CREATED:20260312T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Sound Art Workshop: Jazz\, Blues & Abstract Expression
DESCRIPTION:As jazz and blues soundscapes fill the studio\, students will create two original 2D artworks\, translating rhythm\, mood\, tempo\, and emotion into dynamic compositions. Through guided exercises\, you’ll learn how to use line\, color\, shape\, texture\, movement\, and composition to support creative freedom and spontaneous expression. \nThis workshop is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages playful experimentation\, personal interpretation\, and bold artistic exploration. \nWhat to Expect: \nLive music-guided creative prompts\nInstruction in rhythm and key art elements\nCreation of two abstract artworks\nA relaxed\, social Lunch & Learn atmosphere \nArt materials included.\nBring your own snack and drink to enjoy while you create. \nCome ready to listen\, feel the rhythm\, and let the music move your brush!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/visualizing-sound-art-workshop-jazz-blues-abstract-expression/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z
UID:10002050-1775300400-1775322000@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260309T190427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190427Z
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SUMMARY:The Sober Truth: from Addiction to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library partners with Fairfield CARES to bring you this community conversation about substance abuse\, addiction\, and recovery with speaker Hunter Flores.  From early experimentation with marijuana to battling opioid addiction\, Hunter shares his lived experience\, the impact addiction had on his life\, and the path he took toward recovery.  This program is for teens and adults dealing with addiction and/or their family members who are coping with it\, and focuses on awareness\, prevention\, resilience\, and hope.  \nAdvance registration is appreciated.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-sober-truth-from-addiction-to-recovery/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260312T182342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T182342Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Jazz Inspirations
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with WestPAC’s\, Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, this engaging discussion brings together musicians\, artists\, educators\, and scholars to consider how jazz and blues music continue to inspire visual expression\, creativity\, and collaboration within our community and beyond. Each panelist will share insights from their own creative and teaching practice before a group discussion and audience Q&A about the intersections of music\, art\, and culture. This conversation will begin with a guitar performance with Tim Cole at 5:30pm.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/community-conversations-jazz-inspirations/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
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CREATED:20260309T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184805Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "A Bevy of Beauty"
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the opening reception for A Bevy of Beauty at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery\, Main Library\, from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday\, March 12.  The Gallery’s latest show features the paintings of Keith Magner\, Nathan Rosler\, and Rosa Sclafani; the artists will speak at 6:00pm.  Light refreshments will be served. \nA Bevy of Beauty will be on display from March 5 through May 2\, 2026\, during regular Library hours.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-a-bevy-of-beauty/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260305T162219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T162219Z
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SUMMARY:Y's Women Meeting: Guest Speaker Miggs Burroughs
DESCRIPTION:Y’s Women general meetings are open to members and their guests. We warmly welcome first-time visitors to attend any presentation before deciding to join The Y’s Women. \nPlace: Green’s Farms Church\, 71 Hillandale Road\, Westport \n10:45 am Coffee and Conversation\n11:20 am Announcements\n11:30 am Speaker \nMarch 9 – Miggs Burroughs\, ‘Westport’s Artist’\nMiggs Burroughs is a fine artist and designer based in Westport. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon School of Fine Arts with a degree in theater. His photographs and illustrations have been seen and collected internationally\, and privately\, by institutions and museums. Miggs’s work has also graced the covers of numerous magazines including four for Time magazine\, as well as an illustration for a U.S. Postage Stamp. His graphic designs have been seen and appreciated internationally\, including posters for the American Red Cross and Save the Children. Most recently\, his installation of 30 lenticular images called “Signs of Compassion” was on display in the lobby of United Nations headquarters in New York City. Miggs will be speaking to us about his career in art – which he characterizes as a study and celebration of the human condition.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ys-women-meeting-guest-speaker-miggs-burroughs/
LOCATION:Green’s Farms Church\, 71 Hillandale Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Y's Women":MAILTO:mollyalger@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20260119T142233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T144446Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation With Kathryn Turley-Sonne + Rachel Churner
DESCRIPTION:January 29\, 2026\n6pm \nJoin MoCACT for a dynamic panel discussion that considers both the exhibition ‘Enough Already: Women Artists from the Sara M. + Michelle Vance Waddell Collection’ and the groundbreaking work of Carolee Schneemann featured within it. Moderated by Kathryn Turley-Sonne (PhD)\, professor\, writer\, and an organizer of the exhibition\, the conversation will situate Schneemann’s practice within the broader context of the exhibition’s 80-plus works by modern and contemporary women artists who challenge conventions around gender\, identity\, and social change. Joining Turley-Sonne is Rachel Churner\, art critic\, editor\, and director of the Carolee Schneemann Foundation. \nThe talk will highlight three Schneemann works currently on loan and on view at MoCACT: Interior Scroll (1974/1975)\, photographs documenting her influential 1975 performance\, and The Message (1974)\, a drawing that extends the visual and conceptual vocabulary of her performance practice. These works will serve as a lens through which the panel explores themes central to Enough Already\, including the body\, agency\, and the politics of representation in feminist art. \nThis program takes place on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\, at 6pm at MoCACT\, in conjunction with the exhibition’s run through February 15\, 2026. Attendees are invited to experience the exhibition before the program and to join an engaging conversation about Schneemann’s legacy and the ongoing impact of women artists in shaping contemporary visual culture.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/community-conversation-with-kathryn-turley-sonne-rachel-churner/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale),New
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251231T162445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T162445Z
UID:10002192-1768498200-1768505400@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Reception:  "Expressions of Love"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opening reception for the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery’s latest exhibit\, Expressions of Love\, a Community Art Show.  The show represents submissions from the Fairfield community with unique interpretations on the theme of love\, using color\, imagery\, composition\, personal experience and creative expression.  Light refreshments will be served. \nExpressions of Love can be viewed in the Kershner Gallery from January 10 through February 28\, 2026\, during regular Main Library hours.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-reception-expressions-of-love/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z
UID:10002047-1767438000-1767459600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T185919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185919Z
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SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour of Uman: After all the things…
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 6 to 7 pm\nFree: Members; $10 General Admission; $5 Seniors/Students \nJoin Diana Bowes Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart for an exclusive after-hours tour of Uman: After all the things…. The exhibition includes new and recent paintings\, a mural\, and sculpture. New York Magazine recently hailed the artist’s work as “a reminder of what painting can still do.” \nMembers\, please join us at 5:30 pm for refreshments with Amy Smith-Stewart prior to the tour. To become a member\, email hhart@thealdrich.org or join online here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/curator-led-tour-of-uman-after-all-the-things/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251113T225510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T225510Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday December 7\, 2025 at 3:00pm\nNorwalk Concert Hall ~ 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk CT 06851 \nCelebrate the holidays with the Norwalk Symphony! Come hear all your favorites of the season\, from classical hits like Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah Chorus to popular gems like Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells\, and everything in between! In this joyful extravaganza there will be choruses\, dancers\, exciting vocal soloists and a special surprise guest who happens to wear red and have a white beard… It all ends with a big sing-along for the entire audience of the most famous holiday carols.\nBring the whole family for all the festivities! \nCome early to hear students from the Suzuki Cello School performing in the lobby from 2:15-2:45pm. \nPlease bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Pantry at\nCt. State Community College Norwalk \nFor more information visit www.norwalksymphony.org or call 203.956.6771
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-pops/
LOCATION:Norwalk Concert Hall\, 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Orchestra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwalk Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@norwalksymphony.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185653Z
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SUMMARY:Performance: Sarah Hennies and Tristan Kasten-Krause
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 | 7 pm\n$10 Members and Students; $15 General Admission \nJoin us for an intimate duo performance by composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies and bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause\, presented in connection with Zak Prekop: Durations. Hennies and Kasten-Krause will present a 40-60 minute set of experimental music within the Museum’s galleries\, offering a meditative\, resonant experience that blurs the boundaries between sound\, space\, and visual art. \nSarah Hennies is known for her immersive and durational performances that explore psychoacoustic phenomena\, queerness\, and the act of listening. Her duo with Kasten-Krause combines sensitivity and restraint\, crafting quiet\, expansive works that unfold gradually over time. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with Zak Prekop: Durations (on view through January 11\, 2026)\, an exhibition exploring visual rhythm\, repetition\, and the temporality of painting. It also marks the launch of Zak Prekop’s first museum publication. This fully illustrated\, 32-page softcover catalogue features bold new abstract paintings by the artist\, along with an interview between Prekop and curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The catalogue will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/performance-sarah-hennies-and-tristan-kasten-krause/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T191056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191056Z
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SUMMARY:RSO Quartet in Concert Inspired by Uman: After all the things …
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 | 7 pm\n$35 for members of The Aldrich and RSO; $40 General Admission \nWe are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra to present the RSO Quartet for a performance inspired by upcoming exhibition\, Uman: After all the things …. The quartet features the four principal string players of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra\, violinists Jorge Avilia and Mialtin Zhezha\, violist Suzanne Corey-Sahlin\, and cellist Nick Hardie.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/rso-quartet-in-concert-inspired-by-uman-after-all-the-things/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185336Z
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SUMMARY:“Getting” Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, November 4\, 11\, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm\nIndividual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural contexts of artists currently on view at The Aldrich\, blending storytelling\, close looking\, and discussion to help participants uncover new ways of seeing contemporary art. No prior experience with art history is required\, only curiosity and a willingness to dive in. \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Kristen Erickson\, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy. \nAttend all three classes or a single class! \nClasses \nTuesday\, November 4 – Nickola Pottinger: Jamaica\, Memory\, and Folklore \nThis class delves into the history and folklore of Jamaica to better understand Nickola Pottinger’s shape-shifting sculptures. Through a gallery walk\, participants will examine the mix of spiritual and personal symbols in her works\, which include casts of her own body and family heirlooms. Group discussion will encourage participants to uncover the layers of meaning carried by these spectral figures\, which merge ancestral traditions with contemporary stories. \nTuesday\, November 11 – Zak Prekop: Music in Abstraction \nHave you heard of Song Exploder\, the podcast where musicians take apart their songs piece by piece? In this class\, participants will “explode” the vibrant abstract paintings of Zak Prekop. The session will focus on how he creates a sense of movement and stillness through color relationships\, while also considering art historical precedents such as the “action painting” of the 1950s. Participants will further explore Prekop’s musical influences and how rhythm and harmony appear in his painting practice. \nTuesday\, November 18 – Uman: Textiles\, Calligraphy\, and Transformation \nUman’s kaleidoscopic paintings reflect the story of her extraordinary life. She grew up in Somalia and Kenya\, spent her teen years in Denmark\, and traveled to Vienna and Paris before moving to New York where her artistic vision blossomed. This class will introduce participants to the art histories that shaped her\, including East African textiles\, Arabic calligraphy\, and the work of Gustav Klimt and Sam Gilliam. During a gallery walk\, participants will consider how Uman captures her memories\, dreams\, and personal transformation in visionary paintings that celebrate survival and creativity. \nInstructor Bio \nKristen Erickson has been teaching art history and curating exhibitions for the past three decades. She spent eight years working in the curatorial field at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford\, the Smith College Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art before turning to teaching. Kristen currently teaches art history at Greenwich Academy\, where she also runs the campus art gallery. She holds degrees in French and art history from Vassar College and Oxford University. A resident of Ridgefield\, Kristen loves making contemporary art come alive for new audiences.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/getting-contemporary-art/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,History,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T190511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190511Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day in the Sculpture Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 15 |10:30 am to 5 pm\nFree; Pre-registration encouraged \nJoin us for a free day of art and community at The Aldrich as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newly renovated campus and Sculpture Garden! \nExplore outdoor works featured in A Garden of Promise and Dissent or join guided tours of our current exhibitions: Uman: After all the things…\, Aldrich Projects | Estefania Puerta: Laughing Death Drive\, Zak Prekop: Durations\, and Nickola Pottinger: fos born. \nFamilies can start the day with a Story Time inspired by the work of Uman\, then enjoy hands-on art-making in The Studio\, meet animals from Woodcock Nature Center\, exchange native plant seeds with Caudatowa Garden Club\, take part in a nature-inspired scavenger hunt\, and much more! \nLight refreshments will be available for purchase. Food and drink vendors will be onsite throughout the day including Ursa Coffee Roasters\, a small-batch Connecticut-based roastery serving up locally crafted blends throughout the event. \nSchedule of Activities \n10:30 to 11:30 am — Community Day Story Time with Ridgefield Library\nEnjoy an art-inspired Story Time perfect for families with young children\, with the Ridgefield Library. Registration is required. \n12 noon to 4 pm — Scavenger Hunt\nPick up a scavenger hunt card anytime between 12 noon and 4 pm—once complete\, return it to receive a seed packet prize! \n12 noon to 4 pm — Woodcock Nature Center: Meet the Animals!\nFind Woodcock Nature Center and their turtle friends in the Sculpture Garden! Feel the luscious textures of a moss petting zoo\, investigate animal artifacts like furs and skulls\, and meet beloved creatures such as Elma the Eastern Box Turtle. Nature is full of inspiration for artists of all ages! \n12:30 to 4 pm — Drop-in Studio Workshop\nCreate your own vibrant artwork inspired by the current exhibitions and the Eastern Box Turtle in hands-on activities led by Aldrich Educators. \n1 pm — Indoor Exhibitions Tour\nJoin an Aldrich Educator for a highlights tour of our fall exhibitions: Uman: After all the things…\, Aldrich Projects | Estefania Puerta: Laughing Death Drive\, Zak Prekop: Durations\, and Nickola Pottinger: fos born. \n1:30 to 3:30 pm — Seed Exchange Table with Caudatowa Garden Club\nBring seeds to swap or pick up something new for your garden! \n2 to 3 pm — Sculpture Garden Tour with Caudatowa Garden Club\nJoin members of the Caudatowa Garden Club\, the Ridgefield Conservation Commission\, and The Aldrich’s team for a collaborative tour exploring the native plantings and outdoor artworks featured in A Garden of Promise and Dissent and 2025 Aldrich Box. \n3 pm — Indoor Exhibitions Tour\nJoin an Aldrich Educator for a highlights tour of our fall exhibitions: Uman: After all the things…\, Aldrich Projects | Estefania Puerta: Laughing Death Drive\, Zak Prekop: Durations\, and Nickola Pottinger: fos born. \nAbout Our Partners \nWoodcock Nature Center creatively re-connects the community with nature through educational programming\, school field trips\, summer camps\, enrichment programs\, guided hikes\, and animal encounters. The preserve includes a natural playground\, owl and hawk aviaries\, historic stone walls\, hardwood forests\, a pond\, wetlands\, vernal pools\, and nearly four miles of hiking trails which are publicly accessible year-round. \nCaudatowa Garden Club is a group of like-minded gardeners who enjoy sharing information about flower and vegetable gardening\, pollinator gardens\, and native plants. They care about the environment and making Ridgefield a beautiful place to live. \nRidgefield Conservation Committee duties include looking after the town’s open space\, advising other Ridgefield committees on environmental impacts\, and seeking additional open space for the town.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/community-day-in-the-sculpture-garden/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Fine Art,Museum,Nature/Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251105T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T151352Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Fairfield Public Library Big Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale.  Thousands of books for all ages\, tastes\, and genres; most items $1-$5.  Daily specials.  All proceeds support FPL’s programs and services. \nHours are:  Fri.\,  November 14\,  9:00am-4:30pm \n                   Sat.\, November 15\, 10:00 am-4:30pm \n                   Sun. November 16\,  1:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/friends-of-fairfield-public-library-big-fall-book-sale/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251103T210640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T210640Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening:  "Into the Light"
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a reception for the latest Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery show\, ” Into the Light”\, featuring the paintings of Laura Barr\, Jim Fiora and Suzanne Heilmann.  The artists will speak about their work at 6:00pm\, and light refreshments will be served. \n“Into the Light” can be viewed from November 8\, 2025 through January 3\, 2026 during regular Fairfield Public Library hours.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-into-the-light/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185336Z
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SUMMARY:“Getting” Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, November 4\, 11\, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm\nIndividual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural contexts of artists currently on view at The Aldrich\, blending storytelling\, close looking\, and discussion to help participants uncover new ways of seeing contemporary art. No prior experience with art history is required\, only curiosity and a willingness to dive in. \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Kristen Erickson\, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy. \nAttend all three classes or a single class! \nClasses \nTuesday\, November 4 – Nickola Pottinger: Jamaica\, Memory\, and Folklore \nThis class delves into the history and folklore of Jamaica to better understand Nickola Pottinger’s shape-shifting sculptures. Through a gallery walk\, participants will examine the mix of spiritual and personal symbols in her works\, which include casts of her own body and family heirlooms. Group discussion will encourage participants to uncover the layers of meaning carried by these spectral figures\, which merge ancestral traditions with contemporary stories. \nTuesday\, November 11 – Zak Prekop: Music in Abstraction \nHave you heard of Song Exploder\, the podcast where musicians take apart their songs piece by piece? In this class\, participants will “explode” the vibrant abstract paintings of Zak Prekop. The session will focus on how he creates a sense of movement and stillness through color relationships\, while also considering art historical precedents such as the “action painting” of the 1950s. Participants will further explore Prekop’s musical influences and how rhythm and harmony appear in his painting practice. \nTuesday\, November 18 – Uman: Textiles\, Calligraphy\, and Transformation \nUman’s kaleidoscopic paintings reflect the story of her extraordinary life. She grew up in Somalia and Kenya\, spent her teen years in Denmark\, and traveled to Vienna and Paris before moving to New York where her artistic vision blossomed. This class will introduce participants to the art histories that shaped her\, including East African textiles\, Arabic calligraphy\, and the work of Gustav Klimt and Sam Gilliam. During a gallery walk\, participants will consider how Uman captures her memories\, dreams\, and personal transformation in visionary paintings that celebrate survival and creativity. \nInstructor Bio \nKristen Erickson has been teaching art history and curating exhibitions for the past three decades. She spent eight years working in the curatorial field at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford\, the Smith College Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art before turning to teaching. Kristen currently teaches art history at Greenwich Academy\, where she also runs the campus art gallery. She holds degrees in French and art history from Vassar College and Oxford University. A resident of Ridgefield\, Kristen loves making contemporary art come alive for new audiences.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/getting-contemporary-art/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,History,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190826Z
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SUMMARY:Care and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 8 | 10:30 to 11:30 am\n$22 per person\, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required \nJoin us for Care and Connection\, an access program offering a welcoming museum experience for visitors living with memory loss and their care partners\, featuring guided conversations in the galleries that encourage memories and personal connections inspired by the artwork on view.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/care-and-connection/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Art,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251016T133349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T133349Z
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SUMMARY:Prints & Small Plates: Light Bites at the Housatonic Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Burt Chernow Galleries\, Lafayette Hall\, CT State Housatonic  \nAs part of the Bridgeport Art Trail\, savor appetizers while exploring two remarkable exhibitions in Lafayette Hall at CT State Housatonic. Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists celebrates SAGA’s legacy with 160 hand-pulled prints from artists nationwide. Nearby in the Performing Arts Center lobby\, Poli’s Palace & Majestic Theaters Memories Project brings Bridgeport’s history to life through Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine’s photographs and recorded stories of the city’s grand theatres.  \nFree and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/rsvp-hma-prints-and-plates
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/prints-small-plates-light-bites-at-the-housatonic-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Art (not for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housatonic Museum of Art":MAILTO:hello@housatonicmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T205719
CREATED:20251023T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185336Z
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SUMMARY:“Getting” Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, November 4\, 11\, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm\nIndividual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural contexts of artists currently on view at The Aldrich\, blending storytelling\, close looking\, and discussion to help participants uncover new ways of seeing contemporary art. No prior experience with art history is required\, only curiosity and a willingness to dive in. \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Kristen Erickson\, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy. \nAttend all three classes or a single class! \nClasses \nTuesday\, November 4 – Nickola Pottinger: Jamaica\, Memory\, and Folklore \nThis class delves into the history and folklore of Jamaica to better understand Nickola Pottinger’s shape-shifting sculptures. Through a gallery walk\, participants will examine the mix of spiritual and personal symbols in her works\, which include casts of her own body and family heirlooms. Group discussion will encourage participants to uncover the layers of meaning carried by these spectral figures\, which merge ancestral traditions with contemporary stories. \nTuesday\, November 11 – Zak Prekop: Music in Abstraction \nHave you heard of Song Exploder\, the podcast where musicians take apart their songs piece by piece? In this class\, participants will “explode” the vibrant abstract paintings of Zak Prekop. The session will focus on how he creates a sense of movement and stillness through color relationships\, while also considering art historical precedents such as the “action painting” of the 1950s. Participants will further explore Prekop’s musical influences and how rhythm and harmony appear in his painting practice. \nTuesday\, November 18 – Uman: Textiles\, Calligraphy\, and Transformation \nUman’s kaleidoscopic paintings reflect the story of her extraordinary life. She grew up in Somalia and Kenya\, spent her teen years in Denmark\, and traveled to Vienna and Paris before moving to New York where her artistic vision blossomed. This class will introduce participants to the art histories that shaped her\, including East African textiles\, Arabic calligraphy\, and the work of Gustav Klimt and Sam Gilliam. During a gallery walk\, participants will consider how Uman captures her memories\, dreams\, and personal transformation in visionary paintings that celebrate survival and creativity. \nInstructor Bio \nKristen Erickson has been teaching art history and curating exhibitions for the past three decades. She spent eight years working in the curatorial field at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford\, the Smith College Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art before turning to teaching. Kristen currently teaches art history at Greenwich Academy\, where she also runs the campus art gallery. She holds degrees in French and art history from Vassar College and Oxford University. A resident of Ridgefield\, Kristen loves making contemporary art come alive for new audiences.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/getting-contemporary-art/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,History,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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