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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/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum
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SUMMARY:Artist-Led Workshop with Nickola Pottinger
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1\, 2025 | 2 to 4:30 pm\n$95 Members; $65 Youth Under Age 16; $105 General Admission \nJoin artist Nickola Pottinger for a lively\, hands-on workshop that offers participants both a hands-on introduction to paper pulp sculpting and a deeper engagement with narrative-making using personal and/or familial materials. Drawing from the techniques and approaches she uses in her own practice\, and highlighted in her current exhibition fos born at The Aldrich\, Nickola will guide participants in crafting their own one-of-a-kind three-dimensional paper pulp objects and sculptures. Whether you come with family\, friends\, or on your own\, you will create a work that’s uniquely yours.  \nThe workshop will begin with an introduction to Nickola’s practice\, in which she merges traditional papermaking with found objects\, weaving personal and cultural narratives into layered\, tactile forms. Her work often transforms everyday and salvaged materials into objects rich with memory and meaning—inviting us to reconsider what we keep\, discard\, and reimagine.  \nParticipants will then have the opportunity to create their own original paper pulp sculpture (approximately 10 x 10 x 10 inches or smaller) using all materials provided. To make the work personal\, attendees are encouraged to bring a small item from home to serve as a structural support or adornment for their piece. This could be anything from a figurine\, photo frame\, drawing\, or piece of cardboard\, to an organic material\, document\, or other found object—provided it fits within the finished sculpture’s scale.\nBecause the paper works require drying time\, participants will return to the Museum later in the week to pick up their completed sculpture.  \nAdditional Details:  \nAll materials and aprons will be provided; please dress for a wet and hands-on art-making process.  \nParticipants are invited to join an optional guided tour of fos born led by a Museum Educator from 1:30 to 2 pm before the workshop begins.  \nOpen to all ages; families with children are invited to register.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/artist-led-workshop-with-nickola-pottinger/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T080000
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SUMMARY:Latin American Moderism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield.  \nThe 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation\, political change\, and social transformation in Latin America. Latin American artists explored issues native to their local contexts while engaging and contributing to avant-garde art movements that developed internationally. Throughout the region\, there was a push and pull with ideas\, styles\, and techniques coming from Europe and the United States. Artists maintained strong ties and sentiments to their own nations\, while experimenting with and adapting international avant-garde styles.  \nBusiness consultant Scott Verchin will help us explore this growing\, and often understated\, region of the world by showcasing artists and movements from Mexico to Cuba to Chile who have made an impact on the global art scene.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/latin-american-moderism/2025-11-10/1/
LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, Fairfield\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art (not for sale)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000
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SUMMARY:Stories of Connection:  Ukraine and CT's Sister Cities
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this storytelling event with members of Ukraine Aid International (UAI)\, who will highlight the powerful connections built between Connecticut communities and their sister cities in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. \nHear from co-founders and members of UAI’s team\, who will share personal experiences and insights on how local partnerships are making a real difference in people’s lives in Ukraine’s most war-torn regions. \nPlease visit UAI website to learn more about the organization https://ukraineaidinternational.org \nRegistration is encouraged.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/stories-of-connection-ukraine-and-cts-sister-cities/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T204844
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SUMMARY:Latin American Moderism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield.  \nThe 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation\, political change\, and social transformation in Latin America. Latin American artists explored issues native to their local contexts while engaging and contributing to avant-garde art movements that developed internationally. Throughout the region\, there was a push and pull with ideas\, styles\, and techniques coming from Europe and the United States. Artists maintained strong ties and sentiments to their own nations\, while experimenting with and adapting international avant-garde styles.  \nBusiness consultant Scott Verchin will help us explore this growing\, and often understated\, region of the world by showcasing artists and movements from Mexico to Cuba to Chile who have made an impact on the global art scene.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/latin-american-moderism/2025-11-10/2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, Fairfield\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art (not for sale)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260619T204844
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sip & Shop
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season at Westport Museum’s cozy Sip & Shop event! Browse our festive selection of just-in vintage finds\, hand-made treasures\, and unique themed ornaments while sipping warm mulled wine or hot cider and enjoying light nibbles. \nThis is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations while supporting the Museum. Bring a friend\, shop local\, and toast the season with us!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-sip-shop/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum,New
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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:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T204844
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T204844
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T204844
CREATED: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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SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by Certified Master Gardener Kelle Ruden.  \nIncluded in your registration is one 20”-26″ evergreen wreath\, a decorative bow\, natural trim\, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring your own gloves and any favorite decor\, ornaments or trimmings you might like to use.  \nTickets are $55 per person. Register below to save your spot. Workshops limited to 12 attendees\, save your spot with the reservation form below before we sell out!   \nA waiting list is available if all spaces are sold\, email programming@westporthistory.org to be placed on the list. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.   \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Museum,New
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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