FC Buzz Weekend of Art and Culture in Fairfield County May 17-19
HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.
MoCA Westport
Friday May 17, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Deal Yourself In to Support the Arts, a unique evening will combine the excitement of gaming tables, the joy of live music, and the allure of silent auction prizes, all within the vibrant setting of MoCA Westport. Guests are offered a unique opportunity to support contemporary art and education while enjoying a night out filled with entertainment.
Latham Park
Saturday May 18, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy sampling beer from a variety of local, regional and national craft breweries (plus a few non-beer options too!) In addition to great beer, the event will offer live music, lawn games and local food vendors.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
Saturday, May 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
It’s springtime, a time of daffodils, crocuses, new buds. The birds are back and singing. What better time to pair the colors of nature re-awakening with the vibrant colors of Art! Flower arrangements will accompany the works of art on the wall in an exhibition guaranteed to bring a new appreciation for what nature, and artists, can create.
Norwalk Symphony & Gustav Mahler
Norwalk City Hall
Saturday May 18, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with the Fairfield County Children's Choir and the Fairfield County Chorale and guest soloists for Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3. Come hear our Season Finale concert in a fabulous hall!
Carriage Barn Arts CenterSunday May 19, 10:30 am - 12:45 pm
Discover the enchanting world of rhododendrons at Rhodo Rendezvous! Dive deep into captivating discussions led by American Rhododendron Society experts Richard A Flavell, PhD and Ron Rabideau held at the Carriage Barn Art Center, New Canaan, CT. Enjoy a delicious box lunch and embark on optional garden tours at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford, CT and Blau House & Gardens, Westport, CT. Plein air painters will capture the beauty of these stunning gardens. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!
Spring Concerts-Greater CT Youth Orchestras
The Klein Auditorium
Sunday May 19, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All GCTYO ensembles perform! The winner of the 2024 GCTYO Concerto Competition, Michael Sigal, Violin, will perform as soloist with Principal Orchestra.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Sunday May 19, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This event will feature luxurious tea refreshments, a silent auction, a hat contest, and a fascinating exploration of Fairfield Museum’s exhibit titled, Money Talks: The Gilded Age in Fairfield.
An Evening With Bernadette Peters
Westport Country Playhouse
Sunday May 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience an evening with three-time Tony recipient, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy nominee, Bernadette Peters as she performs live on the Westport Country Playhouse stage! Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, film and television, in concert, and on recordings.
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