05/29/2010 to 09/05/2010
Guided tour of historic Black Rock Harbor aboard our 40’ Navy launch, “Chief” - 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: 203-335-1433 . Fax: 203-335-6793. View the beautifully restored Black Rock Lighthouse (built in 1823)and Penfield Lighthouse said to be haunted by the ghost of a former keeper! Passengers can also enjoy scenic views of our local yacht club, the old Fayerweather Lighthouse and other historic sites. Tours are given weekends Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weekday groups and school tours are available. Please call the Seaport Office at for more information.
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06/12/2010 to 08/08/2010
Earth From Space Exhibit--Stamford Museum and Nature Center - 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203-322-1646. View the Earth from Above in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition June 12 - August 8, 2010 Bendel Mansion (main building). Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the Earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images, which reveal the awesome beauty of the planet's surface through the "eyes" of a space satellite, are on display in a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition. "Earth from Space" opens at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., June 12, 2010 and will remain on view through August 8, 2010. The exhibition will then continue its national tour through 2010. Featuring 40 beautifully detailed satellite images of the planet - from the swirling arms of a massive hurricane and grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland to the triangular shadows cast by the Great Pyramids and the sinuous channels entering the Arctic Ocean - "Earth from Space" illustrates how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand mankind's understanding of life on Earth. It also explores the remote sensing technology used to gather the images and discusses the individual satellites whose images are on display.
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06/24/2010 to 08/05/2010
Alive @ Five in Stamford- Thursday Evenings - Main Street, Stamford, CT Alive @ Five is a concert series with live music from national and regional headliners, which attracts after work crowds and families. Columbus Park is the place to be during the summer as Stamford Downtown produces great music, great dancing and great times! June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2010 - Thursday Evenings.
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06/30/2010 to 10/01/2010
The Hildebrabdts of Huckleberry Hill at the New Canaan Historical Societ - 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-1776. Exhibit in the Silvermine Room at New Canann Historical Society. The Historical Society has received some lovely new paintings, done by Howard Hildebrandt. They were donated to the Society by the daughter of Mary and Walter Poor. These paintings are on display in the Silvermine Room. The New Canaan Historical Society is open Tuesday through Saturday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the gallery is closed between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
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07/01/2010 to 08/31/2010
Creature Encounter at The Maritime Acquarium - 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-852-0700. Fax: 203-838-5416. This exciting new series - which is free with Aquarium general admission - offers informal encounters with live animals from Long Island Sound and its watershed, while asking you to do your part to improve the creatures' habitats
The "Creature Encounter" presentation will feature the diamondback terrapin, a Connecticut turtle that prefers brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh waters). From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the staffed "Creature Encounter" booth in the Aquarium's watershed/otter gallery to touch real turtle artifacts and for a hands-on demonstration to understand how our activities throughout the Sound's watershed affect the health of the Sound and its inhabitants. Althought the presentation is FREE the Aquarium will ask all participants to sign a "Clean Water Pledge" to make simple changes at home that will help to protect our local habitats and wildlife. Open 10 a.m. to 6pm.
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07/10/2010 to 08/21/2010
Norwalk Seaport Association Offers Bird Watching Cruises July & August - Washington and North Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT Phone: 203-838-9444. Saturdays, July 10 & 24 ... August 7 & 21 and Wednesdays, July 14 & 21 ... Thursdays, August 5 & 19
Four weekday mornings have been added to the Saturday bird watching cruises organized by the Norwalk Seaport Association. The popular cruises will be on Saturdays, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 22; Wednesdays, July 14 and 21; and Thursdays, August 5 and 19. Participants board the Seaport Association's new 45-foot C.J. Toth ferry at 7:30 a.m. and return at 10:30. All levels of bird watchers are welcome and binoculars are available for beginners. The cruises depart from the Seaport Dock, adjacent to the Stroffolino Bridge at the corner of Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT 06854. The fee is $22.00 for non-member adults/teens ($20.00 for NSA members) and $12.00 for children. Reservations are recommended - 203-838-9444. The wildlife interpreter for these excursions is Larry Flynn, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Division of Wildlife, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Each cruise is a different experience because the bird watching opportunities depend on the height of the tide, weather and time of year. We may meander around Norwalk Harbor, go up the Norwalk River or cruise out to Sheffield Island and other islands in Long Island Sound.
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07/10/2010 to 08/01/2010
Summer Theatre of New Canaan presents Big River - 237 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-4634. Big River is the 8 Tony Award winning musical adapted from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Big River Mississippi Barbeque Opening Night Party, Thursday, July 15, 2010 includes PreShow, Dinner, Auction and Show. Show time is 7:45PM. Previews: July 10, 11, 14.
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07/12/2010 to 09/26/2010
Cruises and Lighthouse Tours Sponsored by Norwalk Seaport Association - 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-838-9444. BEAT THE HEAT ... COME CRUISE WITH US! Cruises & Lighthouse Tours Weekdays through September 3 -- 11 a.m. ... 3:00 p.m. Weekends & Holidays through September 26 -- 11 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ... 3:30 p.m. There are no cruises to Sheffield Island during the weekend of the 33rd Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival on September 10-12. Enjoy a round-trip cruise to Sheffield Island, a tour of the 142-year-old lighthouse, beach walks and strolling along a nature trail. Bring a picnic. Reservations recommended. Schedules are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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07/23/2010 to 08/07/2010
Follies-The Musical in Concert Presented byTown Players of New Canaan - South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-7371. Summertime is the perfect time for music in Waveny Park. Follies won seven Tony awards in 1972. We will be doing the shortened, staged concert version. The show takes place at a 1970s reunion; the Weismann Follies' showgirls and the men in their lives gather at the old Weismann Theatre the night before it is razed to become a parking lot. As occurs in reunions, the characters ruminate on their present and past lives. The show's title is a play on words, the foibles of the human condition and the lives of theatre people when troupes like Broadway's Ziegfeld Follies were the superstars in that bygone era before talking movies, radio, television and YouTube. The show contains songs poignant, witty, gorgeous and complex. Several have become standards including "Broadway Baby," "I'm Still Here," "Too Many Mornings," and "Could I Leave You?" For someone not thought of as romantic, Sondheim in his homage to the courage of the human spirit and Broadway performers has created an act of love.
During the run of Follies we will be accepting donations for the New Canaan Food Bank, which serves 600 people every two weeks. Please place your donations in the wicker basket by the box office window. Town Players will deliver donations to the New Canaan Food Bank the Monday morning following each weekend's performances. Tickets (for the musical only) $25 Adults and $20 Students and Seniors (age 62).
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07/25/2010 to 01/02/2011
Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum—Energy, Vitality, Balance - Barnum Musem - 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: 203-331-1104. An Exhibition by sculptor David Millen opens July 25. Open House: Sunday, July 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be free during this time when the core exhibitions are closed due to damage from the June 24 tornado, but donations of any amount are truly appreciated. Regular museum hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m. Last admission at 3:45 p.m
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07/27/2010 to 08/29/2010
37th Season at The Levitt Pavillion Summer Outdoor Performances - Westport - 40 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880. Phone: (203) 221-2153. The Levitt's season officially begins June 27 and runs through Aug. 29 "We are delighted that even in these still challenging economic times, we are still able to fulfill our mission of presenting 60-plus nights of fun and diverse performances to suit all ages and tastes to our area residents at no charge," Welsh said.A different format of programming takes place each evening to suit all ages and tastes. The public is invited to bring picnics, blankets and beach chairs to enhance the experience.The division of performances is as follows: Sundays - Jazz and Big Band music, beginning at 7 p.m, Mondays (August only) - TeenFlix, starting at 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays - Potpourri, beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesdays - Children's Series, starting at 7 p.m.Thursdays - Classical and Cabaret music, starting at 8 p.m. Fridays - Party Bands beginning at 8 p.m. Saturdays - Blues/Folk/Rock starting at 8 p.m. Upcoming free acts include the Westport Community Band (June 29),The Hall Family and Friends (June 30), the Air Force Band of Liberty (July 1), Geils/Gerry Beaudoin Quartet (July 4, Connecticut Chamber Orchestra (July 6), VooDoo Carnival (July 10), Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Quintet (July 11), Connecticut Ballet (July 13) and Gunsmoke (July 16). The Children's Series will include Bounce, Ooo La La & Daniel -- a smorgasbord of juggling, acrobatics, music, mime, and stupid pet tricks (July 7), The Magic of Lyn (July 21), Tom Chapin & Band (July 28) and Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck (Aug. 11) All currently scheduled performances are subject to change. An up-to-date calendar and rain date locations are available throughout the season.
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07/29/2010 to 08/01/2010
Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival-Bridgeport - 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06044. Phone: 203-908-3030. Gathering of the Vibes is an annual music, arts and camping festival now in its fifteenth year. Vibes has grown into a four day festival. The 2010 line-up is Furthur Feat. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir-Primus-Jimmy Cliff-Damian Marley Ft.Nas-Rhythm Devils Ft. Keller Williams-Umphrey's McGee-Galactic-Jackie Greene-Robert Randolph and The Family Band-Steve Kimock Crazy Engine-The Radiators-Mix Master Mike-Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau Band-Deep Banana Blackout-Little Feat-Big Sam's Funky Nation-Assembly of Dust-Max Creek-Dark Star Orchestra-New Riders of the Purple Sage-Zach Deputy-Harlem Gospel Choir-King for a Day and Dona Jean Godchaux.
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07/31/2010 to 08/01/2010
Catch Farmin' Fever at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! - 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565.. Performer Chris Rowlands to take the stage...a weekend of song, dance, learning and family fun as we welcome Nationally-Acclaimed and Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Naturalist, Chris Rowlands back to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Chris is back by popular demand, bringing his original songs, humor and ventriloquism to our stage to delight children, families and all guests alike! All shows are free with admission. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $11.00, children (ages 3 -11) and senior admission (62 and older) is just $9.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members are also admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.
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08/01/2010 to 08/29/2010
Ogden House Open - Fairfield - 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: 203-259-6356. Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4pm. Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, generously maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times.Fee: Members; free, non-members; $3 suggested donation.For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org. Closed Sept. 5 & 12th.
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08/07/2010
St. Vincent's SWIM Across The Sound - 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: 203-576-5451. Swimmers and Boat Captains join the 2010 SWIM Marathon on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 4PM to 8:30PM and help us raise more than $350,000 for cancer screening, education, support and financial assistance programs by St. Vincent's Medical Center. The public is invited to come watch the SWIM Marathon Swimmers cross the finish line at Captain's Cove! The Cove will be alive with activities, music and other entertainment, food and shopping. The awards ceremony will kick-off at approximately 6:30pm after all the swimmers have safely arrived.
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08/07/2010 to 08/08/2010
34th Annual SoNo Arts Celebration - PO Box 600, South Norwalk, CT 06856. The 34th Annual SoNo Arts Celebration Saturday, August 7, 2010: 10am - midnight Sunday, August 8, 2010: 11am - 6pm will enliven the streets of the historic, waterfront district of South Norwalk (SoNo), CT. The Arts Celebration is host to over 50,000 attendees, primarily from New England and the NY metro area.Inspired by their passion for the arts and community spirit, a staff of volunteers produce the SoNo Arts Celebration and work throughout the year on various committees. Exhibiting Artist booths are open Saturday from 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm.
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08/08/2010
Antique Car Show at The Bradley-Hubbell House - 535 Black Rock Typke. , Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-2090. From 12 - 3 p.m. See local vintage cars and Model T Fords owned by Connecticut's Crankin' Yanks. The house and barn will be open for tour. (House open til 4 p.m). Sponsored by: The Historical Society of Easton.
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08/08/2010 to 09/17/2010
Silvermine Guild Arts Center August Exhibits - 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-9700 Ext. 20. On Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 2PM to 4PM an Opening Reception will be held for the August Exhibits: Language in Art - Guild Group Show and Director's Choice: Kirill Doron. Language in Art: Artists are increasingly engaged in conversation with their viewers. Lecturing them, persuading them, cajoling. Trying to convince them to see the world as they see it themselves, or perhaps, as they would wish their admirers would see it. This juried Guild Group show will showcase the range of directions in which artists incorporate language into their art and seek to engage the viewer into this dialogue. Juried by Liza Statton, Interim Director, Artspace, New Haven and Jeffrey Mueller, Gallery Director, Silvermine Guild Arts Center. Director's Choice: Kirill Doron--An exhibit showcasing the artist's still life paintings that are of simple objects demonstrating his connection with trompe-l'oeil, a technique that dates back to the Renaissance. A French term literally meaning "trick the eye," Mr. Doron's paintings, rendered in extremely realistic detail, give the appearance of being three-dimensional. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12Noon to 5PM--Sunday 1PM to 5PM.
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08/08/2010
Pitch, Hit & Run - Fairfield Museum & History Center - 310 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: 203-259-1598. Sunday, at 2pm Have a ball in this exciting and fun skills competition presented by the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club! This program promotes fun and friendly competition in pitching, hitting and running. Free, please pre-register by calling.
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08/11/2010
Stamford Downtown sponsors A Grand Summer Night - 5 Landmark Square, Suite 110, Stamford, CT 06901. Phone: 203-348-5285. A Grand Summer Night -- Organized by the "Friends of Stamford Downtown" this annual fund-raiser salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown. Money raised supports acquisition of permanent outdoor sculpture in the Downtown.
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08/14/2010
Easton Farm Tour - On the Green, Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-2090. See us at The Farm Tour on the Fireman's Green. We will have a pictorial display of photographs from our collections of Easton's Farming past. Sponsored by: The Historical Sociecty of Easton.
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08/14/2010
2nd Annual Cove Mini Golf Tournament--Norwalk - 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., Norwalk, CT 06855. Phone: 203-853-8282. On Saturday, August 14, 2010 the 2nd Annual Cove Mini Golf Tournament will be held from 10AM to 2PM (rain date 8/15). Come down to the course to sign up for a tee time any day from 10AM to 10PM. Price: $25: includes two rounds of mini golf, food and beverage (when purchased by 8/8). Price $30 when purchased after 8/8. Shotgun tee-offs every hour. Cash awards for players 15+. Trophies and more for kids 14 and younger. Awards for best dressed golf attire and most holes in 1. Proceeds donated to the Norwalk Seaport Association.
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08/14/2010 to 08/15/2010
Haunted Lighthouse Tour--Shefield Island--Norwalk - 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-838-9444. Norwalk Seaport Association sponsors Haunted Lighthouse Tours -- August 14 & 15, 2010. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins greet visitors to the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse, which is decorated to provide thrills and chills for youngsters of all ages (only two rooms are kept dark). This fun-filled, child-friendly haunted attraction includes activities for young visitors. Haunted Lighthouse activities are free, but participants must purchase round-trip ferry tickets -- $22.00 adults ... $12.00 children ages 4-12 ... $5.00 children ages 3 and younger. Reservations recommended - NSA Ferry cruises to Sheffield Island depart at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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08/15/2010
Teddy Bear Fest at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! - 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565.. Noon - 3:00 pm Bring your favorite teddy bear friend to the Zoo! This "beary" fun day also will feature children's crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears. Free admission for children under age 12 who bring their teddy bear to the "Teddy Bear Clinic" and are accompanied by a paying adult. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $11.00, children (ages 3 -11) and senior admission (62 and older) is just $9.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members are also admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.
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08/15/2010
Ponder the Pond Trail at Weir Farm National Historic Site - 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. Phone: (203) 834-1896 ext. 12. Enjoy a hike at the Pond Trail 1:00 to 2:30 PM, join Park Ranger Emily Bryant for a new look at this popular local trail. Explore the ways people have shaped their natural environment, and discover sights that often go unexamined--ones which you may have passed several times and never thought to consider. You will find the Pond Trail has many surprises. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (203) 834-1896 ext. 12. This is not a strenuous hike, but bringing a water bottle is recommended.
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08/21/2010
FCBuzz Goes Live At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565. Spend an afternoon getting up close and personal with the amazing animals of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. FC Buzz Goes Live, a new collaborative project among eleven of Fairfield County's best cultural organizations, is showcasing an afternoon of fun for the whole family at the zoo. Visit the zoo's Learning Circle on Saturday, August 21 at 2pm to be delighted by alligators, snapping turtles, red-tailed hawks, a savannah monitor and more! This Wonders of Wildlife show will explore exotic places like deserts, rain forests, wetlands and even Connecticut's backyard forests while learning about the amazing adaptations that allow animals to call those places home. This event is FREE with Zoo admission. FCBuzz Goes Live was created by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in partnership with the Westport Arts Center, Westport Country Playhouse, Fairfield Museum and History Center, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Fairfield Theatre Company, Westport Historical Society, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, Fairfield Arts Council and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking.
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08/21/2010 to 09/18/2010
Historic Town Green Walking Tours - Fairfield Museum - 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT Phone: 203-259-1598. 2:00 pm Location: Fairfield Museum on Saturdays, July 17, August 21 and September 18. Learn about the founding of Fairfield and its fascinating colonial history in this walking tour. Visit the historic buildings on and around the Green. Tours may include the Old Academy Schoolhouse, the Sun Tavern and the Old Burying Ground.Fee: Members $5; non-members $7. Pre-registration required. For more information email or call.
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08/25/2010 to 09/05/2010
Stamford Downtown Summer Restaurant Weeks - Stamford, CT Experience dinner in Stamford Downtown at prix-fixe daily specials.
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05/29/2010 to 09/05/2010
Guided tour of historic Black Rock Harbor aboard our 40’ Navy launch, “Chief” - 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: 203-335-1433 . Fax: 203-335-6793. View the beautifully restored Black Rock Lighthouse (built in 1823)and Penfield Lighthouse said to be haunted by the ghost of a former keeper! Passengers can also enjoy scenic views of our local yacht club, the old Fayerweather Lighthouse and other historic sites. Tours are given weekends Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weekday groups and school tours are available. Please call the Seaport Office at for more information.
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06/12/2010 to 08/08/2010
Earth From Space Exhibit--Stamford Museum and Nature Center - 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203-322-1646. View the Earth from Above in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition June 12 - August 8, 2010 Bendel Mansion (main building). Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the Earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images, which reveal the awesome beauty of the planet's surface through the "eyes" of a space satellite, are on display in a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition. "Earth from Space" opens at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., June 12, 2010 and will remain on view through August 8, 2010. The exhibition will then continue its national tour through 2010. Featuring 40 beautifully detailed satellite images of the planet - from the swirling arms of a massive hurricane and grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland to the triangular shadows cast by the Great Pyramids and the sinuous channels entering the Arctic Ocean - "Earth from Space" illustrates how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand mankind's understanding of life on Earth. It also explores the remote sensing technology used to gather the images and discusses the individual satellites whose images are on display.
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06/24/2010 to 08/05/2010
Alive @ Five in Stamford- Thursday Evenings - Main Street, Stamford, CT Alive @ Five is a concert series with live music from national and regional headliners, which attracts after work crowds and families. Columbus Park is the place to be during the summer as Stamford Downtown produces great music, great dancing and great times! June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2010 - Thursday Evenings.
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06/30/2010 to 10/01/2010
The Hildebrabdts of Huckleberry Hill at the New Canaan Historical Societ - 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-1776. Exhibit in the Silvermine Room at New Canann Historical Society. The Historical Society has received some lovely new paintings, done by Howard Hildebrandt. They were donated to the Society by the daughter of Mary and Walter Poor. These paintings are on display in the Silvermine Room. The New Canaan Historical Society is open Tuesday through Saturday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the gallery is closed between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
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07/01/2010 to 08/31/2010
Creature Encounter at The Maritime Acquarium - 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-852-0700. Fax: 203-838-5416. This exciting new series - which is free with Aquarium general admission - offers informal encounters with live animals from Long Island Sound and its watershed, while asking you to do your part to improve the creatures' habitats
The "Creature Encounter" presentation will feature the diamondback terrapin, a Connecticut turtle that prefers brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh waters). From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the staffed "Creature Encounter" booth in the Aquarium's watershed/otter gallery to touch real turtle artifacts and for a hands-on demonstration to understand how our activities throughout the Sound's watershed affect the health of the Sound and its inhabitants. Althought the presentation is FREE the Aquarium will ask all participants to sign a "Clean Water Pledge" to make simple changes at home that will help to protect our local habitats and wildlife. Open 10 a.m. to 6pm.
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07/10/2010 to 08/21/2010
Norwalk Seaport Association Offers Bird Watching Cruises July & August - Washington and North Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT Phone: 203-838-9444. Saturdays, July 10 & 24 ... August 7 & 21 and Wednesdays, July 14 & 21 ... Thursdays, August 5 & 19
Four weekday mornings have been added to the Saturday bird watching cruises organized by the Norwalk Seaport Association. The popular cruises will be on Saturdays, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 22; Wednesdays, July 14 and 21; and Thursdays, August 5 and 19. Participants board the Seaport Association's new 45-foot C.J. Toth ferry at 7:30 a.m. and return at 10:30. All levels of bird watchers are welcome and binoculars are available for beginners. The cruises depart from the Seaport Dock, adjacent to the Stroffolino Bridge at the corner of Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT 06854. The fee is $22.00 for non-member adults/teens ($20.00 for NSA members) and $12.00 for children. Reservations are recommended - 203-838-9444. The wildlife interpreter for these excursions is Larry Flynn, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Division of Wildlife, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Each cruise is a different experience because the bird watching opportunities depend on the height of the tide, weather and time of year. We may meander around Norwalk Harbor, go up the Norwalk River or cruise out to Sheffield Island and other islands in Long Island Sound.
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07/10/2010 to 08/01/2010
Summer Theatre of New Canaan presents Big River - 237 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-4634. Big River is the 8 Tony Award winning musical adapted from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Big River Mississippi Barbeque Opening Night Party, Thursday, July 15, 2010 includes PreShow, Dinner, Auction and Show. Show time is 7:45PM. Previews: July 10, 11, 14.
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07/12/2010 to 09/26/2010
Cruises and Lighthouse Tours Sponsored by Norwalk Seaport Association - 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-838-9444. BEAT THE HEAT ... COME CRUISE WITH US! Cruises & Lighthouse Tours Weekdays through September 3 -- 11 a.m. ... 3:00 p.m. Weekends & Holidays through September 26 -- 11 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ... 3:30 p.m. There are no cruises to Sheffield Island during the weekend of the 33rd Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival on September 10-12. Enjoy a round-trip cruise to Sheffield Island, a tour of the 142-year-old lighthouse, beach walks and strolling along a nature trail. Bring a picnic. Reservations recommended. Schedules are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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07/23/2010 to 08/07/2010
Follies-The Musical in Concert Presented byTown Players of New Canaan - South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-7371. Summertime is the perfect time for music in Waveny Park. Follies won seven Tony awards in 1972. We will be doing the shortened, staged concert version. The show takes place at a 1970s reunion; the Weismann Follies' showgirls and the men in their lives gather at the old Weismann Theatre the night before it is razed to become a parking lot. As occurs in reunions, the characters ruminate on their present and past lives. The show's title is a play on words, the foibles of the human condition and the lives of theatre people when troupes like Broadway's Ziegfeld Follies were the superstars in that bygone era before talking movies, radio, television and YouTube. The show contains songs poignant, witty, gorgeous and complex. Several have become standards including "Broadway Baby," "I'm Still Here," "Too Many Mornings," and "Could I Leave You?" For someone not thought of as romantic, Sondheim in his homage to the courage of the human spirit and Broadway performers has created an act of love.
During the run of Follies we will be accepting donations for the New Canaan Food Bank, which serves 600 people every two weeks. Please place your donations in the wicker basket by the box office window. Town Players will deliver donations to the New Canaan Food Bank the Monday morning following each weekend's performances. Tickets (for the musical only) $25 Adults and $20 Students and Seniors (age 62).
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07/25/2010 to 01/02/2011
Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum—Energy, Vitality, Balance - Barnum Musem - 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: 203-331-1104. An Exhibition by sculptor David Millen opens July 25. Open House: Sunday, July 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be free during this time when the core exhibitions are closed due to damage from the June 24 tornado, but donations of any amount are truly appreciated. Regular museum hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m. Last admission at 3:45 p.m
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07/27/2010 to 08/29/2010
37th Season at The Levitt Pavillion Summer Outdoor Performances - Westport - 40 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880. Phone: (203) 221-2153. The Levitt's season officially begins June 27 and runs through Aug. 29 "We are delighted that even in these still challenging economic times, we are still able to fulfill our mission of presenting 60-plus nights of fun and diverse performances to suit all ages and tastes to our area residents at no charge," Welsh said.A different format of programming takes place each evening to suit all ages and tastes. The public is invited to bring picnics, blankets and beach chairs to enhance the experience.The division of performances is as follows: Sundays - Jazz and Big Band music, beginning at 7 p.m, Mondays (August only) - TeenFlix, starting at 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays - Potpourri, beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesdays - Children's Series, starting at 7 p.m.Thursdays - Classical and Cabaret music, starting at 8 p.m. Fridays - Party Bands beginning at 8 p.m. Saturdays - Blues/Folk/Rock starting at 8 p.m. Upcoming free acts include the Westport Community Band (June 29),The Hall Family and Friends (June 30), the Air Force Band of Liberty (July 1), Geils/Gerry Beaudoin Quartet (July 4, Connecticut Chamber Orchestra (July 6), VooDoo Carnival (July 10), Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Quintet (July 11), Connecticut Ballet (July 13) and Gunsmoke (July 16). The Children's Series will include Bounce, Ooo La La & Daniel -- a smorgasbord of juggling, acrobatics, music, mime, and stupid pet tricks (July 7), The Magic of Lyn (July 21), Tom Chapin & Band (July 28) and Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck (Aug. 11) All currently scheduled performances are subject to change. An up-to-date calendar and rain date locations are available throughout the season.
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07/29/2010 to 08/01/2010
Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival-Bridgeport - 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06044. Phone: 203-908-3030. Gathering of the Vibes is an annual music, arts and camping festival now in its fifteenth year. Vibes has grown into a four day festival. The 2010 line-up is Furthur Feat. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir-Primus-Jimmy Cliff-Damian Marley Ft.Nas-Rhythm Devils Ft. Keller Williams-Umphrey's McGee-Galactic-Jackie Greene-Robert Randolph and The Family Band-Steve Kimock Crazy Engine-The Radiators-Mix Master Mike-Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau Band-Deep Banana Blackout-Little Feat-Big Sam's Funky Nation-Assembly of Dust-Max Creek-Dark Star Orchestra-New Riders of the Purple Sage-Zach Deputy-Harlem Gospel Choir-King for a Day and Dona Jean Godchaux.
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07/31/2010 to 08/01/2010
Catch Farmin' Fever at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! - 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565.. Performer Chris Rowlands to take the stage...a weekend of song, dance, learning and family fun as we welcome Nationally-Acclaimed and Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Naturalist, Chris Rowlands back to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Chris is back by popular demand, bringing his original songs, humor and ventriloquism to our stage to delight children, families and all guests alike! All shows are free with admission. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $11.00, children (ages 3 -11) and senior admission (62 and older) is just $9.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members are also admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.
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08/01/2010 to 08/29/2010
Ogden House Open - Fairfield - 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: 203-259-6356. Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4pm. Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, generously maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times.Fee: Members; free, non-members; $3 suggested donation.For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org. Closed Sept. 5 & 12th.
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08/07/2010
St. Vincent's SWIM Across The Sound - 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: 203-576-5451. Swimmers and Boat Captains join the 2010 SWIM Marathon on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 4PM to 8:30PM and help us raise more than $350,000 for cancer screening, education, support and financial assistance programs by St. Vincent's Medical Center. The public is invited to come watch the SWIM Marathon Swimmers cross the finish line at Captain's Cove! The Cove will be alive with activities, music and other entertainment, food and shopping. The awards ceremony will kick-off at approximately 6:30pm after all the swimmers have safely arrived.
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08/07/2010 to 08/08/2010
34th Annual SoNo Arts Celebration - PO Box 600, South Norwalk, CT 06856. The 34th Annual SoNo Arts Celebration Saturday, August 7, 2010: 10am - midnight Sunday, August 8, 2010: 11am - 6pm will enliven the streets of the historic, waterfront district of South Norwalk (SoNo), CT. The Arts Celebration is host to over 50,000 attendees, primarily from New England and the NY metro area.Inspired by their passion for the arts and community spirit, a staff of volunteers produce the SoNo Arts Celebration and work throughout the year on various committees. Exhibiting Artist booths are open Saturday from 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm.
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08/08/2010
Antique Car Show at The Bradley-Hubbell House - 535 Black Rock Typke. , Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-2090. From 12 - 3 p.m. See local vintage cars and Model T Fords owned by Connecticut's Crankin' Yanks. The house and barn will be open for tour. (House open til 4 p.m). Sponsored by: The Historical Society of Easton.
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08/08/2010 to 09/17/2010
Silvermine Guild Arts Center August Exhibits - 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. Phone: 203-966-9700 Ext. 20. On Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 2PM to 4PM an Opening Reception will be held for the August Exhibits: Language in Art - Guild Group Show and Director's Choice: Kirill Doron. Language in Art: Artists are increasingly engaged in conversation with their viewers. Lecturing them, persuading them, cajoling. Trying to convince them to see the world as they see it themselves, or perhaps, as they would wish their admirers would see it. This juried Guild Group show will showcase the range of directions in which artists incorporate language into their art and seek to engage the viewer into this dialogue. Juried by Liza Statton, Interim Director, Artspace, New Haven and Jeffrey Mueller, Gallery Director, Silvermine Guild Arts Center. Director's Choice: Kirill Doron--An exhibit showcasing the artist's still life paintings that are of simple objects demonstrating his connection with trompe-l'oeil, a technique that dates back to the Renaissance. A French term literally meaning "trick the eye," Mr. Doron's paintings, rendered in extremely realistic detail, give the appearance of being three-dimensional. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12Noon to 5PM--Sunday 1PM to 5PM.
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08/08/2010
Pitch, Hit & Run - Fairfield Museum & History Center - 310 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: 203-259-1598. Sunday, at 2pm Have a ball in this exciting and fun skills competition presented by the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club! This program promotes fun and friendly competition in pitching, hitting and running. Free, please pre-register by calling.
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08/11/2010
Stamford Downtown sponsors A Grand Summer Night - 5 Landmark Square, Suite 110, Stamford, CT 06901. Phone: 203-348-5285. A Grand Summer Night -- Organized by the "Friends of Stamford Downtown" this annual fund-raiser salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown. Money raised supports acquisition of permanent outdoor sculpture in the Downtown.
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08/14/2010
Easton Farm Tour - On the Green, Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-2090. See us at The Farm Tour on the Fireman's Green. We will have a pictorial display of photographs from our collections of Easton's Farming past. Sponsored by: The Historical Sociecty of Easton.
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08/14/2010
2nd Annual Cove Mini Golf Tournament--Norwalk - 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., Norwalk, CT 06855. Phone: 203-853-8282. On Saturday, August 14, 2010 the 2nd Annual Cove Mini Golf Tournament will be held from 10AM to 2PM (rain date 8/15). Come down to the course to sign up for a tee time any day from 10AM to 10PM. Price: $25: includes two rounds of mini golf, food and beverage (when purchased by 8/8). Price $30 when purchased after 8/8. Shotgun tee-offs every hour. Cash awards for players 15+. Trophies and more for kids 14 and younger. Awards for best dressed golf attire and most holes in 1. Proceeds donated to the Norwalk Seaport Association.
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08/14/2010 to 08/15/2010
Haunted Lighthouse Tour--Shefield Island--Norwalk - 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. Phone: 203-838-9444. Norwalk Seaport Association sponsors Haunted Lighthouse Tours -- August 14 & 15, 2010. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins greet visitors to the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse, which is decorated to provide thrills and chills for youngsters of all ages (only two rooms are kept dark). This fun-filled, child-friendly haunted attraction includes activities for young visitors. Haunted Lighthouse activities are free, but participants must purchase round-trip ferry tickets -- $22.00 adults ... $12.00 children ages 4-12 ... $5.00 children ages 3 and younger. Reservations recommended - NSA Ferry cruises to Sheffield Island depart at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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08/15/2010
Teddy Bear Fest at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! - 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565.. Noon - 3:00 pm Bring your favorite teddy bear friend to the Zoo! This "beary" fun day also will feature children's crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears. Free admission for children under age 12 who bring their teddy bear to the "Teddy Bear Clinic" and are accompanied by a paying adult. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $11.00, children (ages 3 -11) and senior admission (62 and older) is just $9.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members are also admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.
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08/15/2010
Ponder the Pond Trail at Weir Farm National Historic Site - 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. Phone: (203) 834-1896 ext. 12. Enjoy a hike at the Pond Trail 1:00 to 2:30 PM, join Park Ranger Emily Bryant for a new look at this popular local trail. Explore the ways people have shaped their natural environment, and discover sights that often go unexamined--ones which you may have passed several times and never thought to consider. You will find the Pond Trail has many surprises. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (203) 834-1896 ext. 12. This is not a strenuous hike, but bringing a water bottle is recommended.
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08/21/2010
FCBuzz Goes Live At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 394-6565. Spend an afternoon getting up close and personal with the amazing animals of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. FC Buzz Goes Live, a new collaborative project among eleven of Fairfield County's best cultural organizations, is showcasing an afternoon of fun for the whole family at the zoo. Visit the zoo's Learning Circle on Saturday, August 21 at 2pm to be delighted by alligators, snapping turtles, red-tailed hawks, a savannah monitor and more! This Wonders of Wildlife show will explore exotic places like deserts, rain forests, wetlands and even Connecticut's backyard forests while learning about the amazing adaptations that allow animals to call those places home. This event is FREE with Zoo admission. FCBuzz Goes Live was created by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in partnership with the Westport Arts Center, Westport Country Playhouse, Fairfield Museum and History Center, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Fairfield Theatre Company, Westport Historical Society, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, Fairfield Arts Council and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking.
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08/21/2010 to 09/18/2010
Historic Town Green Walking Tours - Fairfield Museum - 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT Phone: 203-259-1598. 2:00 pm Location: Fairfield Museum on Saturdays, July 17, August 21 and September 18. Learn about the founding of Fairfield and its fascinating colonial history in this walking tour. Visit the historic buildings on and around the Green. Tours may include the Old Academy Schoolhouse, the Sun Tavern and the Old Burying Ground.Fee: Members $5; non-members $7. Pre-registration required. For more information email or call.
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08/25/2010 to 09/05/2010
Stamford Downtown Summer Restaurant Weeks - Stamford, CT Experience dinner in Stamford Downtown at prix-fixe daily specials.
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