February 12, 2012

On Stage

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Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

* = Shows for children.

OPENING

Play With Your Food, lunchtime theater series, Feb. 7, 8 and 9, noon-1:30, Toquet Hall, Westport, and Feb. 14, noon-1:30, Fairfield Theatre Company; staged reading of letters between John and Abigail Adams, plus musical performance from 1776; plus two short plays, The Kiss and In the Trap; catering by DaPietro’s in Westport and Layla’s Falafel in Fairfield; tickets $43, adv. res. required, jibproductions.org or call 203-293-8831 (M-F, 10-4).

* Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane, off Rte. 33; 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org: Life with Father, Feb. 10-12 and 16-18, shows at 8, except Sun. at 2; tickets $20/adults, $15/students and srs.

Westport Community Theatre, performances at the Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.; res., info., 203-226-1983 or visit westportcommunitytheatre.com: A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner, Feb. 10-26, Fri.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2, and Thur., Feb. 16, at 8; tickets $18-$20.

Purchase College Repertory Theater, at the Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, N.Y.; res., info., 914-251-6200: Love’s Fire, short plays by Eric Bogosian, William Finn, John Guare, Tony Kushner, Marsha Norman, Ntozake Shange and Wendy Wasserstein, Fri., Feb. 10, at 8, Sat., Feb. 11, at 2 and 8; Sun., Feb. 12, at 2; Thur.-Fri., Feb. 16-17, at 8 and Sat., Feb. 18, at 2 and 8; tickets $17.50, $12.50/srs.

THIS WEEKEND ONLY

Hudson Stage Company, at Woodward Hall Theatre, Pace University, 235 Elm Rd., Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.; hudsonstage.com or 914-271-2811: Staged Reading: Raising Jo by Charlotte Miller, Fri., Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m., $10, door donation.

Classic Night Reading Series: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? by Eric Bentley, Fri.-Sat., Feb. 10-11, at 8 p.m.; no reservations, donations accepted; Theatre Artists Workshop, 5 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk; info., taworkshop.org.

The Liar Show, four storytellers, three true stories, one pack of lies, Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., tickets $27; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

* Pinkalicious: The Musical, produced by Vital Theatre of New York City, Sun., Feb. 12, at 1 and 4; tickets $18; Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court; 203-227-4177 or westportplayhouse.org.

CONTINUING

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage: Almost, Maine by John Cariani, Feb. 3-19, Fri.-Sat. at 8, Sat. matinees at 4 and Sun. at 3; tickets $25-$45; MTC MainStage Studio Theatre, 246 Post Rd. East (Colonial Green/Lower Level); res. recommended, 203-454-3883 or visit musictheatreofct.com.

* Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport; 203-576-1636 or downtowncabaret.org: Pinkalicious The Musical, Jan. 15-Feb. 19, Sat.-Sun. at 11 and 1:30, and Sat., Feb. 11, 5 p.m.; tickets $18.

ADVANCE

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct.; 203-227-4177 or westportplayhouse.org: Script in Hand play reading, “Mornings at Seven” by Paul Osborn directed by Anne Keefe, with Geneva Carr, Frank Converse, Mia Dillon, Keir Dullea, Beth Fowler, Edward Herrmann, Lisbeth Mackay, Maria Tucci and Stephen Wallem, Mon., Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.; $15.

Join the Conversation: StoryCorps founder Dave Isay, Thur., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield; 203-371-1255 or wshu.org.

Colin Quinn, Long Story Short, Fri., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $80; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

* Galumpha, acrobatics, visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Sat., Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., appropriate for ages four and up; $18/adult, $13/children; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

They Called Me Lizzy... from Slavery to the White House, one-woman show by Stephanie Jackson as Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker and confidante, Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m.; wine and cheese at 7 p.m.; Q&A session at 9 follows performance; $20/person; Weston Historical Society Archive Building, 104 Weston Rd. (Rte. 57), Weston; res., 203-226-1804.

American Legends Series with Ben Vereen, hosted by Jerry Goehring, Sun., Feb. 19, 3 p.m.; tickets $25, $20/students, $15/srs.; Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield; 203-371-7908 or edgertoncenter.org.

A View from ‘Left to Right,’ lecture series, with Tucker Carlson and Eugene H. Robinson, Wed., Feb. 22, 7 p.m.; tickets $35; Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield; 203-371-7908 or visit edgertoncenter.org.

Poetry and Music: In Performance at the Silo Gallery, Sun., Feb. 26, 2 p.m., with writers Davyne Verstandig, Melissa Brown, bonnie Wheeler, Cady McClain and Jim Scrimgeour; guitarist Fred Krug; Pilobolus Dancers Jordan Kriston and Nile Russell; free; The Silo Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd., New Milford; 860-355-0300 or hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Sacred Heart Improv Troupe’s The Awkward Handshake, eight-member team, Wed., Feb. 29, 10:10 p.m., adm. $5; University Commons, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield; info., 203-371-7908.

* Arts in Education: Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad, Wed., Feb. 29, at 10 and 1; tickets, $10; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Complete World of Sports (abridged) by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, Fri., March 2, 8 p.m., tickets $35, $30, $25; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

Square One Theatre Company at the Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St.; 203-375-8778: Southern Comforts by Kathleen Clark, March 2-17, Fri.-Sat. at 8, Sun., at 2; add’l Sat., March 17, performance at 4; tickets $20, $19/srs., students.

* Nate the Great, Sat., March 3, at 11 and 1:30; for ages four and up; $18/adults, $13/children; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

   

Sound Of Music

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Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

* = Things to do with children.

Rebirth Brass Band: A Mardi Gras Celebration!, Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., $35, $30, Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

Commander Cody and Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., tickets $30; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

Wagner’s Götterdämmerung: The Met Live in HD, Sat., Feb. 11, at noon; tickets $25, $20, $15; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

* Free Young Persons’ Concert with clarinetist Narek Arutyunyan, Sat., Feb. 11, 2 p.m.; Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport; free master classes follow the concert (res., 203-938-3843 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

* The Stowe School (UK) Music Scholars, directed by Simon Dearsley; choral, vocal and instrumental music; Sat., Feb. 11, 5 p.m.; free and open to the public at the historic Meeting House of The Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park St.; info., 203-966-2651 x33 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Valentine’s Day Champagne Fund-raiser with The Men of Soul Jeffrey Osborne & Peabo Bryson, Sat., Feb. 11, 6:30 buffet dinner, 8:30 show; tickets $225 performance and meet & greet, $175 orchestra, $135 mezzanine/balcony; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; ridgefieldplayhouse.org or 203-438-5795.

Broadway Sings the Blues, with jazz pianist Joe Utterback and singers Carol and Tom Woodman, Sat., Feb. 11, 7 p.m., First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield; info., 203-259-8396.

Urban Folk Jazz Performer KJ Denhert, Sat., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., tickets $15, $10 for students, srs., children; PAC House Theater, 311 Huguenot St., New Rochelle, N.Y.; res., 212-868-4444 or visit theparishhouse.wordpress.com.

Ars Antiqua: World Without End, Bach & the Dance of God, Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m., with guest performers Rebecca Ringle, mezzo soprano, Jorg-Michael Schwarz & Karen Marie Marmer, baroque violin, and the Ars Antiqua Consort of Viols; tickets $30, avail. at the door at 7:30; dessert recept. follows; Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 191 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, N.Y.; info., 914-238-8015 or visit ars-antiqua.org.

Darien Arts Center’s Cabaret Theatre: “Cookie” Thomas and His Trio, with vocalist Joan Carlo, Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Weatherstone Studio, 2 Renshaw Rd., Darien; res. required, $25/adults, $15/students, 203-655-5414 or visit arts.darien.org.

Melissa Manchester in Concert, Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m., tickets $55 and $35; the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield; res., 203-371-7908 or edgertoncenter.org.

The Emerson String Quartet, presented by the Stamford Symphony on Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m.; tickets $22 to $73; at the Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.; info., stamfordsymphony.org or 203-325-1407 x14.

American Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert: A Night at the Opera, featuring Stephanie Gregory and Ricardo Herrera, Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m.; Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1; Strauss’s Die Fledermaus Overture; selected arias by Dvorak and Leoncavallo; $15 contribution, $10/students; First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield, 2475 Easton Tpk.; info., 203-255-7661.

Wagner’s Götterdämmerung: The Met Live in HD, Sun., Feb. 12, at noon; tickets $25, $20/srs., students; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Dan Stevens & the Fiery Band, Sun., Feb. 12, 2 p.m., acoustic, electric blues, American roots music; Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd.; free; 203-291-4800.

* New Haven Symphony Orchestra: Haydn to Hip Hop, a concert for children and families, Sun., Feb. 12, 2 p.m., tickets $15/adults, $12/srs., $5/children; Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd., Shelton; res., 203-865-0831 x10 or newhavensymphony.org.

* Norwalk Youth Symphony, Sun., Feb. 12, 3 p.m., five tiered ensembles performing; Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave.; ifno., 203-866-4100 or norwalkyouthsymphony.org.

Newtown Friends of Music: Trio Solisti, with Maria Bachman, violin, Jon Klibonoff, piano, and Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello, Sun., Feb. 12, 3 p.m., tickets $20, students free w/ticket-holding adult; Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main st., Newtown; res. necessary, 203-426-6470.

* Songs from the Civil War, Sunday, Feb. 12; craft project for youngsters, 2-2:30, followed by songs and readings by musicians Stefanie Kies and Nick Carter plus local musicians, 2:30-3:30; Greenwich Historical Society Vanderbilt Education Ctr., 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; $15/person; reg., 203-869-6899 x10 or greenwichhistory.org.

Songs of the Heart — Great Love Songs with Two Voices and Harp, Sun., Feb. 12, 3-4 p.m., Hitchcock Rm., St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich; benefitting ALS Foundation; info., 203-869-9393.

Candlelight Concerts: Violinist Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek, piano, Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m., works by De Falla, Shostakoviich, Messiaen, John Adams, and Schumann; tickets $25, $10/students; Wilton Congregational Church, Rte. 33; wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org or call 203-801-9945.

* I Dream A World, benefit concert for A Better Chance (ABC) of Wilton, music conducted by Rollo Dilworth of Temple U., performed by the Brooklyn High School of the Arts Choir and the Middlebrook School Choir, Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m., at The Clune Center, Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Rd./Rte. 7; patron tickets start at $75; gen. adm. $20/adults, $10/students; info., 203-834-1882.

* Fountain Music Series at the First Congregational Church, 103 Main St., Ridgefield, 203-438-8077: The True Story of Cinderella, by Warren Martin, Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m.

Singing Valentines, by tuxedoed quartets from the Mad Hatter Barbershop Chorus (who present a card and a rose), Feb. 12-14; to arrange a visit, call Dick Walter, 203-438-8154.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, A Night for Valentines, Tues., Feb. 14, 8 p.m, tickets$55, $45; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

The Serendipity Chorale Concert, Wed., Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.; reg. encouraged, donations accepted; Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.; 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.

John Mayall, Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.; $100; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Band Together Remembering Alzheimer’s benefit for The Alzheimer’s Association, Thur., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Marcia Ball & BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Thur., Feb. 16, 8 p.m., tickets $55; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Soul Rebels Brass Band, Fri., Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., $25; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike, bluegrass, Fri., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., tickets $38; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

Lucy Kaplansky, singer/songwriter, Sat., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., tickets $27; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Foreigner, Sat., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., tickets $45-$85; at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport; tickets through StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin with Maxim Kozlov, cellist, Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m.; tickets $35; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

Mozart & Friends Recital by musicians of the Stamford Symphony, Sun., Feb. 19, 4 p.m., tickets $28; at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 401 Post Road East, Westport; info., 203-325-1407 x10 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Sun., Feb. 19, 8 p.m.; tickets $39; The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; 914-698-0098 or emelin.org.

Company of Thieves, Thur., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $17; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

An Evening with Wilson Phillips, Thur., Feb. 23, 8 p.m., tickets $97.50; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Jill Sobule, Fri., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., $22; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers, Fri., Feb. 24, 8 p.m., tickets #40, $35, $30; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

Giuseppe Verdi’s Ernani: The Met Live in HD, Sat., Feb. 25, live at 1 p.m., encore at 6 p.m.; tickets $25, $20, $15; Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; 1-877-ARTS-396 or quickcenter.com.

Giuseppe Verdi’s Ernani: The Met Live in HD, Sun., Feb. 25, live at 1 p.m., encore at 6 p.m.; tickets $25, $20/srs., students; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Johnny A and Joe Louis Walker, Sat., Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., $37; StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.

Pianist Janina Fialkowska, Sun., Feb. 26, 3 p.m., works by Chopin and Liszt; tickets $25, $10/college students and younger; Westport Arts Center Gallery, 51 Riverside Ave.; 203-22-7070 or westportartscenter.org.

Camerata d’Amici Midwinter Concert, Sun., Feb. 26, 4 p.m., tickets $25/door, $20/advance, $10/children 12 and younger; South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring St., South Salem, N.Y.; cameratadamici.org or 203-826-7862.

Jazz at the Grange with the Chris Coogan Quintet, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd., Weston; gen. adm. $25; info., cooganmusic.com or 203-454-4695.

Cowboy Junkies, Sun., Feb. 26, 8 p.m., tickets $50; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Taj Mahal Trio, Thur., March 1, 8 p.m., tickets $65; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Connecticut Little Symphony, Fri., March 2, 8 p.m. (premier postponed from Jan. 21 by snow); chamber music, one-hour program, free-will offering; Meeting House of The Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park St.; info., 203-966-2651 x33.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band The Falconaires Jazz Ensemble, free concert, Sat., March 3, 7:30 p.m., Darien High School auditorium, 80 High School Lane; for tickets (limit 4) send SASE to Falconaires Tickets, 80 High School Lane, Darien CT 06820; info., 203-655-3981 x2250.

B52s, Sun., March 4, 8 p.m., $110/$95; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

   

Something New

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Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

* = Activities for children.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

* Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-4519, www.aldrichart.org: Family Drop-In Weekends, noon to 5, every weekend in the Education Center, free w/gen. adm.; Makers Night, informal papermaking workshop with McKendree Key, Thur., Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m., $30; Brown Bag Tour with artist Jim Dingilian, Wed., Feb. 15, 11-1, $7/person (BYO lunch; drinks, coffee, tea and dessert provided), info., 203-438-4519 x38 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Teen Pizza, collaborative art-making session for teens 13-16, w/refreshments, music by Ridgefield Music and Arts Center, Fri., Feb. 17, 3-5 p.m.; Aldrich Buddies, weekly learn and play workshop series for children and families, begin. Wed., Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m., $30; Curator-Led Exhibition Tour, with exhibitions director Richard Klein, Sun., Feb. 26, 2-3 p.m., free w/adm.

* Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Halpin Lane; 203-438-8863: Adult Classes, Drawing from the Model, Victor DeMasi, monitor, Thur., 7-9:30, weekly $15/session, $8/students; office hours Thur.-Sat., 1-5; upcoming classes for kids, teens and adults, call for info.

* Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr., Greenwich; brucemuseum.org or 203-869-0376: Docent-led Museum Exhibition Tours, Fri., 12:30, free w/ museum adm.; Walter Wick: Larger Than Life, projections of pictures for interactive observation experience guided by a museum educator, for ages 3 and up, Sat., March 10, 10:30-11:15; Astronomy Family Day, Sun., Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m., Starlab Planetarium shows running continuously, talks by members of the Astronomical Society; Look and See for Young Museum Visitors: Can You See What I See?, Thur., Feb. 23, 12:30-1:15, for ages 3-5, $7/child.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan; 203-966-9700 or silvermineart.org: 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch featuring Rob Silvan, Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30-2, $25; Artist Talk: New Members/Grace Shanley/Jak Kovatch, Tues., Feb. 28, 6 p.m.

* Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org: ArtCafé, arts discussion, Fri., Feb. 10, 17 and March 2, 9, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and happy hour 6-7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 24 and March 16, free, comp. refreshments; Education Programs, next session, April 9-May 28 (see Web site for info.); Writers Artists Collaborative, one Wed./month, 12:30-1:30, free, coffee served, BYO lunch if desired (RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ): Feb. 15, March 14, April 11, May 16; JazzJam Thursdays, March 1, April 12, May 17, June 14, 7 p.m., $20, $10/college students and younger, free for musicians who play, led by Brian Torff; Play Time/Games and Theories of Play, Thur., Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., $15, panel discussion moderated by Carolyn McKenzie; Animation with Experimental Materials, Sat., Feb. 11, 10-noon, ages 11-14, New Media Lab, 42 Main St.; The Fine Art Portrait, Thur., Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m., ages 15-adults, New Media Lab, 42 Main St.; Janina Fialkowska, Pianist, Sun., Feb. 26, 3 p.m., $25, $10/college students & younger; 3D Dream Machines, Mon., Feb. 27, 10-noon for ages 6-10, $45.

Guilded Lynx, jewelry and metal arts school, 458 Main St., Ridgefield; info., 203-431-2400 or guildedlynx.com: Pre-Valentine’s Intensive Course in Metal Etching, Feb. 11-12.

Bellarmine Museum of Art in Bellarmine Hall, at Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd.; free adm., Mon.-Fri., 10-4; 203-254-4000 x4046 or fairfield.edu/museum: The Golden Door, screening of 2007 film in connection w/exhibit of From Italy to America — Photographs of Anthony Riccio, Wed., Feb. 29, 7:30, at the Quick Center (quickcenter.com).

* Katonah Museum of Art, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, N.Y., 914-232-9555: Programs for Children: Target Picture Story Saturdays, Sat. at 10:30, with guest readers, free; See-and-Do Art Activities, ages 3 and up (accomp. by an adult), Sat. at 1, Sun. at 1:30, free.

* Neuberger Museum, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y., 914-251-6112 or www.neuberger.org: Gallery Talks, Tues.-Fri. at 1, Sun. at 3, led by docents, res. not required. First Wednesdays @ the neu, 4-8 p.m., refreshments and adm. free.

CRAFTS

Stitch-In-Public-Day at the Wilton Library, Sat., Feb. 11, 10-4; Fairfield County Chapter of the Embroider’s Guild of America; demonstrations, exhibit; 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton; 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd. (Rte. 25 at 202), Brookfield; 203-775-4526 or brookfieldcraft.org: Classes in ceramics, jewelry making, wood turning, glass, fiber arts, etc.

Nutmeg Quilters Guild, meeting monthly on the 2nd Wed. of the month (except August) at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30): Ridgefield Recreation Center, Danbury Rd. (Rte. 35); on the odd months, a celebrity quilter is guest speaker: meeting incl. a quilt vendor, “show & tell”; on even months, “hands-on” evening; guests welcome, $5 fee (annual dues $25, Sept.-Sept.); info., nutmegquilters.org.

Huck Embroidery instruction; initial private lessons then drop-in weekly “Stitch and Kvitch” sessions; small fees; led by Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray, Temple Shearith Israel, Ridgefield; info., e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

GARDENING

Garden Education Center of Greenwich, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob; 203-869-9242 or visit gecgreenwich.org: Fern Frenzy, Wed., Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m., in the Greenhouse; Introduction to Bonsai Series, six classes begin. Feb. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $250; Carri Raven Orchid Growing Workshop & Trunk Show, Thur., Feb. 23: workshop 9:30-11:30, $25; trunk show, 11:30-1:30, free; The Entertaining Addict, Wed., Feb. 29, 11-1, $75.

* Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, 151 Brookdale Rd., Stamford; 203-322-6971 or bartlettarboretum.org: Eat Your Weeds, Thur., Feb. 9, 10-noon (info. or reg., ladybug.uconn.edu); Signs of Spring, Sun., Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m., $10; Winter Vacation Camp, Feb. 20-24, for children ages 5-11, $350/wk., $75/day, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Open Exploration at the Arboretum, Tues. & Thur., 10-11 a.m., ages 2-8, $10.

HEALTH

Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Group, Tues., Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m.; reg. highly encouraged; Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.; 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.

Red Cross Courses (including Parenting, CPR, Back Injury Prevention, First Aid, HIV/AIDS Education, Lifeguard Training) offered periodically, visit ctredcross.org:

—Danbury area Chapter at 7 Park Lawn Dr., Bethel; 1-877-3327.

—Darien Chapter, 39 Leroy Ave., Darien, 203-655-2586.

—Greenwich Chapter, 99 Indian Field Rd., 203-869-0192.

—New Canaan Chapter, 51 Main St., New Canaan, 203-966-1663.

HISTORY & ANTIQUES

* Greenwich Historical Society, Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; open Wed.-Sun., 12-4 (docent-led tours at 1, 2 and 3); 203-869-6899, ext. 10 or www.hstg.org; adm. to gallery, visitor ctr. & house museum, $10/adults, $8/srs. and students, under 6 free; group tours at $7/person avail. on public and non-public days; library and archives open Wed.-Thur., 10-4; adm. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5.

* Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd., Wilton, 203-834-1896 or www.nps.gov/wefa: grounds open daily dawn to dusk; Burlingham House Visitor Ctr., Sat.-Sun., 10-4, Jan.-March (Thur.-Sun., 10-4, April-Dec.); call for info. on tours. Admin. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5; info., incl. current program and tour sched., call or visit Web site.

Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Genize, talk by Peter Cole and Adina Hoffman, Sun., Feb. 12, 10 a.m., Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Rd., Westport; info., 203-227-1293.

The Caryatid Hairstyles: How to Braid Your Hair Like a Greek Goddess, presented by Katherine Schwab, Ph.D., Wed., Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m., Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Rd., Fairfield; info., 203-254-4000 x2950.

The 140th Anniversary of President Ulysses Grant Meeting the Japanese Iwakura Mission on May 4, 1872, presentation by Harry Sakamaki, Sr. advisor of the Japan Society of Fairfield County, Sat., Feb. 25, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Rd.; res. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 203-912-3757.

The American Civil War Series, Part II: A Connecticut Focus, presented by the Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, lectures alternating between the historical society, 224 Danbury Rd. (Rte. 7) and the library (137 Old Ridgefield Rd.), res., recommended at wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-3950 x213: Connecticut Women in the Civil War, Sun., Feb. 26, 4-5:30 p.m., w/Dione Longley, former director of the Middlesex County Historical Society, at the library; Connecticut’s African-American Soldiers, Sun., March 4, 4-5:30 p.m., with Assistant Prof. David Koch of Housatonic Community College, at the historical society; The Artist in the Civil War, sun., March 18, 4-5:30 p.m., w/artist Dan Troiani, at the library.

Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield; 203-259-1598 or fairfieldhistory.org: MouseMuse presents “Stories on the Green: Love Hurts,” Thur., Feb. 9, 7 p.m. (snow date March 1), $20 incl. light fare and cash bar; Kate’s Cottage with Mike Bielawa, Thur., Feb. 16, noon (BYO lunch), short film and talk about Katharine Hepburn’s stay in Stratford.

LITERATURE

Author Jackson Kuhl, Samuel Smedley, Connecticut Privateer, Mon., Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd.; info., 203-291-4800.

Ladies Who Launch of Southwestern CT, discussion and book signing with Millie Grenough, author of OASIS in the Overwhelm, Thur., Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs, 103 Elm St., New Canaan; limited seating, res., visit ladieswholaunch.com/southwestct/event/2928.

Author Robert Leleux, The Living End, about his grandmother’s decline into Alzheimer’s, Wed., Feb. 29, noon; Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd.; 203-291-4800.

The Westport Writers’ Workshop, 3 Sylvan Rd. South, Westport; membership $150/yr. offers access to “writing hours unplugged,” quiet writing time w/o Internet access, several days/wk.; westportwritersworkshop.com or 203-227-3250.

The Advanced Writers’ Workshop, satellite group of the Westport Y’s Women, inviting serious writers to join; particip. not limited to Westport res.; info., 203-256-8786.

MISCELLANY

Chinese Foreign Policy and American Security Interests in Asia, World Affairs Forum featuring David J. Firestein, vice-pres. of the Strategic Trust Building Initiative and Track 2 Diplomacy at the East West Institute, Wed., Feb. 15, 5:45 p.m. networking and refreshments and presentation at 6:15 p.m.; $20 adm.; at UConn Stamford, corner Broad St. and Washington Blvd.; res., 203-356-0340 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Compassionate Friends, Stamford Chapter, non-denominational self help group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings; meets 2nd Mon. of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Tully Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Ct., Stamford, main floor; info., 203-329-2796 or 203-323-2617.

MUSIC

* Exploring the Orchestra with the Stamford Symphony, for children 4-8, up-close-and-personal; Sun., Feb. 12 and March 25, at 1 and 2:30; at Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd.; adm. $15/adults, $8/children; info., stamfordsymphony.org or call 203-325-1407 x10 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Ridgefield Songwriters’ Circle, monthly gatherings to play new songs and discuss them; for info., call Dave Goldenberg, 203-438-4521.

NATURE & SCIENCE

* New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 203-966-9577; satellite site for NY Botanical Garden programs (800-322-6924); buildings open Mon.-Sat., 9-4 (closed major holidays); Programs for Kids & Families: First Saturdays, 1st Sat. of the month, free guided activities for visitors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Feb. 4, 11-12:30, “Winter Survival”; Free Live Animal Presentations, Sat. at 3, lasting 15-20 min., dif. animal each week; Fall Registration Open for children’s programs, see Web site; Owl Moon Night Hike, Sat., Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., $8/person, reg. in adv.; Winter Break Programs, Feb. 14-16, 9-3, $60-$90/day depending on age group (3-5 or 6-9); Programs for Adults: New Canaan Nature Center Bookclub, first Tues/mon. at 7:30 p.m.; Backyard Gardening Series with “Uncle Buck” (Randy Brown), 10 lessons over 13 weeks, beginning in Feb., $250 incl. supplies, Sat. mornings, 8:30-10:30 in the Greenhouse.

* Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Rd., Wilton; center open 9:30-5, Tues.-Sat., two-plus miles of trails open daily, dawn to dusk; reg. in advance for programs, 203-762-7280; www.woodcocknature center.org.

* Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St., adm. $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 2-12; open 10-5 daily (till 6, July and August); info., 203-852-0700, ext. 2206: Toy Boat Workshop on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3, 20-min. workshop, $5/child, no res. required. Winter Creature Cruises: Sun., Sat., Feb. 18, 1 p.m., 2.5 hrs., for ages 8 and older, tickets $20.50, adv. purchase strongly recommended.

* Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; adm. $12/adults and children (under 1, free), $10/srs.; Early Childhood Classes for ages 6 mon.-6 yrs. and After School Adventures for grades 3-12, reg. online; other ongoing events; steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203-899-0606: Around the World Performance: Maori Stories and Songs with Ataahua Papa, Sat., Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Summer Workshops: for children 7-11, create comic books July 9-13, puppetry July 16-27, build and launch rockets July 30-Aug. 23; call for info. or visit website.

* Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport; open Mon.-Sat., 9-5, Sun., 1-4 (closed major holidays); adm. $7/adults, $5/ages 1-12 & srs.; free adm. to trails and property, daily 7 a.m.-dusk; interactive nature museum, live wildlife, family program on Sat.; 203-227-7253; earthplace.org: School Break Fun, Fri., Feb. 17, drop-in activities w/reg. adm.: meet an animal at 10 a.m., trail walk at 2:30; February Vacation Fun, drop-activities at 10 and 2:30, Tues., Feb. 21, through Fri., Feb. 24, free w/reg. adm.; February Vacation Days, drop-off program for ages 3 1/2 to first grade, 9:30-12:30 Tues., Feb. 21, and Wed., Feb. 22, pre-reg. required.

* Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; 203-322-1646 or www.stamfordmuseum.org: Sunday Explorers, 1-4 p.m., outdoor activity followed by indoor science activity at 2:30 and “Animal Meet and Greet” at 3:30; Heckscher Farm, daily, 9-4 (Animal Embassy open Tues.-Sun., 10-3:30); Nature’s Playground, daily 9-5; Bendel Mansion (main building), Mon.-Sat., 9-5, Sun., 11-5. Teddy Bear Tea Party, Sat., Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m., $35/person; Exploring the Orchestra: Play Me A Story, Sun., Feb. 12, at 1 and 2:30 p.m., adults $15, children $8, res. required; Astronomy Night: Globe at Night and Other Citizen Science Projects, Fri., feb. 17, 7 p.m., $3/adults, $2/children 5-17.

* Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport; adm. $12/adults, $10/children 3-11 and seniors, free for children under 3; open daily 9 to 4; Carousel, Peacock Cafe, Jungle Canteen, Gift Shop; 203-394-6565, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

* The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport; 203-372-3521; Tues.-Sat., 10-5, Sun., 12-5; museum and planetarium (Full-Dome Show: The Little Star That Could, for ages 8 and young; Dawn of the Space Age, for ages 8 and older), $8.50 adults, $7 children, seniors, students, free under 5.

* Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd., call for program res., 203-869-5272 or greenwich.audubon.org; program fees: $5/adults, $3/children, srs. (incl. adm. to Center & Grounds); trails open dawn to dusk weekends; Kimberlin Nature Center open daily, 9-5; nature store open Tues.-Sat., 9-5. 1st Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point, Sun., March 4, 9-11 a.m., free, meet at second concession stand, bring binoculars (info., 203-413-6756 or 203-637-9822); Winter Vacation Adventures, Feb. 14-15 and Feb. 21-22, for grades K-5, $75; Great Backyard Bird Count: A ‘Training Session,’ Sat., Feb. 18, 1-2:30, all ages, call for res.

Tilly Foster Farm, Rte. 312, Brewster, N.Y.; open to visits daily 10-4; farm store open Fri.-Sun., 10-4; info., 845-279-4474 or visit tillyfosterfarm.org.

* Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem, N.Y; pre-reg. required for programs; nywolf.org: Wolves of North America, Sat., March 3, Tues., March 6, 11 a.m., Sat., March 10, 2 p.m., Sun., March 11, 11 a.m., $13/adults, $11/children under 12; Wolf Tails for Kids — Mythology of a Predator, Sat., March 3, 2 p.m., $13/adults, $11/children under 12; Pack Chat for Kids (ages 4-8), Sun., March 4, 11 a.m., Sat., March 10, 11 a.m., $13/adults, $11/children under 12; Sunset Photo Session, Sun., March 11, 4:30-Sunset, $150/person, space limited.

Appalachian Mountain Club: presentation by Deborah Lewis on Hiking in Austria and Bavaria, Tues., Feb. 14, wine, cheese, appetizers, coffee and dessert at 6:30, presentation at 7:30; $8/non-members; St. Thomas Church, 95 Greenwood Ave. (Rte. 302), one block east of PT Barnum Square, Bethel; info., ct-amc.org/Fairfield.

Mianus Chapter, Trout Unlimited: Fly Fishing Tips & Tactics with Jeff Yates and Dean Keister, Tues., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the mansion at Waveny Park, 677 South Ave., New Canaan; info., mianustu.org.

Audubon Connecticut Master Bird Conservationist Program, 4-day workshop Feb. 22, March 7, March 21, at Bridgeport City Hall Annex, April 4, field trips; free, but requires 20 hrs. vol. service; info., audubonct.org.

SELF IMPROVEMENT

Career Development Workshops, 3rd Tues. of the month at 10 a.m., Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Tpk., Monroe; reg. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 203-452-2850 x6: Job Search Strategies, Feb. 21; Cover Laters, Thank You Notes and More, March 20; Resume Basics, April 17.

TING (Temple Israel Networking Group) for individuals in their job search, Tues., Feb. 14 and 21, at 2 p.m.; 14 Coleytown Rd., Westport; free; info., 203-227-1293.

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives, help for small-business owners:

— Western Connecticut SCORE - 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury; 203-794-1404; westernconnecticut.score.org.

— Fairfield County - 24 Belden Ave., Norwalk; 203-847-7348, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , fairfieldcounty.score.org.

— Greater Bridgeport - University of Bridgeport Mandeville Hall, 230 Park Ave., Bridgeport; 203-450-9484, greaterbridgeport.score.org.

— Westchester - 120 Boomingdale Rd., NYS Dept. of Labor, White Plains, N.Y.; 914-948-3907; westchester.score.org.

THEATER & DANCE

Ridgefield Theater Barn Workshops, 37 Halpin Lane, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org: Fundamentals of Improv with Rick Hodder, eight weeks beginning Sun., Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (free sample class, Sun., Jan. 22); adults-only, 18 min. age, $340.

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Kids Stuff

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Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

A selection of events planned for youngsters and their families — see other calendar listings for more comprehensive coverage of area performances and activities.

Summer Opportunities Fair, camps and teen programs for students ages 8-18; hosted by Laura Rumbough of Tips on Trips and Camps; Sat., Feb. 11, 1-3:30 (snowdate Feb. 12); Darien High School, cafeteria, 80 High School Lane; info., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 203-563-9964.

Katonah Art Center First Annual Chili Out Scholarship Fundraiser, Sun., Feb. 12, 11-2; participants will choose a pottery bowl to fill with chili or mac and cheese; $15/adults, $10/children; all proceeds go to KAC scholarship fund; snowdate Feb. 18; 131 Bedford Rd., Katonah, N.Y.; info., 914-232-4843 or visit katonahartcenter.com.

Free Young Persons’ Concert with clarinetist Narek Arutyunyan, Sat., Feb. 11, 2 p.m.; Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport; free master classes follow the concert (res., 203-938-3843 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

The Stowe School (UK) Music Scholars, directed by Simon Dearsley; choral, vocal and instrumental music; Sat., Feb. 11, 5 p.m.; free and open to the public at the historic Meeting House of The Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park St.; info., 203-966-2651 x33 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Haven Symphony Orchestra: Haydn to Hip Hop, a concert for children and families, Sun., Feb. 12, 2 p.m., tickets $15/adults, $12/srs., $5/children; Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd., Shelton; res., 203-865-0831 x10 or newhavensymphony.org.

Norwalk Youth Symphony, Sun., Feb. 12, 3 p.m., five tiered ensembles performing; Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave.; ifno., 203-866-4100 or norwalkyouthsymphony.org.

Songs from the Civil War, Sunday, Feb. 12; craft project for youngsters, 2-2:30, followed by songs and readings by musicians Stefanie Kies and Nick Carter plus local musicians, 2:30-3:30; Greenwich Historical Society Vanderbilt Education Ctr., 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; $15/person; reg., 203-869-6899 x10 or greenwichhistory.org.

I Dream A World, benefit concert for A Better Chance (ABC) of Wilton, music conducted by Rollo Dilworth of Temple U., performed by the Brooklyn High School of the Arts Choir and the Middlebrook School Choir, Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m., at The Clune Center, Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Rd./Rte. 7; patron tickets start at $75; gen. adm. $20/adults, $10/students; info., 203-834-1882.

Exploring the Orchestra with the Stamford Symphony, for children 4-8, up-close-and-personal; Sun., Feb. 12 and March 25, at 1 and 2:30; at Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd.; adm. $15/adults, $8/children; info., stamfordsymphony.org or call 203-325-1407 x10 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane, off Rte. 33; 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org: Life with Father, Feb. 10-12 and 16-18, shows at 8, except Sun. at 2; tickets $20/adults, $15/students and srs.

Pinkalicious: The Musical, produced by Vital Theatre of New York City, Sun., Feb. 12, at 1 and 4; tickets $18; Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court; 203-227-4177 or westportplayhouse.org.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport; 203-576-1636 or downtowncabaret.org: Pinkalicious The Musical, Jan. 15-Feb. 19, Sat.-Sun. at 11 and 1:30, tickets $18.

Summer Opportunities Fair, camps and teen programs for students ages 8-18; hosted by Laura Rumbough of Tips on Trips and Camps; Sat., Feb. 11, 1-3:30 (snowdate Feb. 12); Darien High School, cafeteria, 80 High School Lane; info., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 203-563-9964.

Toy Makers competition for children 5-14, as part of new exhibit Toy Stories, entries due Fri., Feb. 10; Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; info., 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org.

Westport Youth Film Festival, submissions now open, through March 10, for filmmakers 13-19 in genres of comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, music video, animation and social action; info. at wyff.net.

NATURE

New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 203-966-9577; satellite site for NY Botanical Garden programs (800-322-6924); buildings open Mon.-Sat., 9-4 (closed major holidays); Saturday Explorers Club, 2 Sat./month for ages 6 and up and families, 1:30-2:45; First Saturdays, 1st Sat. of the month, free guided activities for visitors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Feb. 4, 11-12:30, “Winter Survival”; Free Live Animal Presentations, Sat. at 3, lasting 15-20 min., dif. animal each week; Fall Registration Open for children’s programs, see Web site; Owl Moon Night Hike, Sat., Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., $8/person, reg. in adv.; Winter Break Programs, Feb. 14-16, 9-3, $60-$90/day depending on age group (3-5 or 6-9).

Darien Nature Center, 120 Brookside Rd.; free adm. Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat., 9-1; 203-655-7459: Ongoing exhibits.

Devil’s Den/Lucius Pond Ordway Preserve, a Nature Conservancy property, 33 Pent Rd., Weston; open dawn to dusk to passive recreation; 20 miles of trails; info., concerns, 860-455-0716; natureconservancy.org.

Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Rd., Wilton; center open 9:30-5, Tues.-Sat., two-plus miles of trails open daily, dawn to dusk; reg. in advance for programs, 203-762-7280; www.woodcocknature center.org.

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St., adm. $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 2-12; open 10-5 daily (till 6, July and August); info., 203-852-0700, ext. 2206: Toy Boat Workshop on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3, 20-min. workshop, $5/child, no res. required. Winter Creature Cruises: Sun., Sat., Feb. 18, 1 p.m., 2.5 hrs., for ages 8 and older, tickets $20.50, adv. purchase strongly recommended.

IMAX Theater at the Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk; daytime films, $9/adults, $8/srs., $6.50/2-12; Hollywood films, $11.50, $10.50, $9.50; info., 203-852-0700 or maritimeaquarium.org: Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World, at 11 and 2 daily, Jan. 13-April 19; Born to Be Wild, at noon weekdays, Jan. 13-April 19; Search for the Great Sharks, at 1 and 3 daily, Jan. 13-April 19.

Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; adm. $14/adults and children (under 1, free), $10/srs.; steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203-899-0606: Cyberchase — The Chase Is On!, traveling exhibit based on the PBS series, Sept. 24-Dec. 31; Energy Lab; Tot Town; Healthyville, learn about your body and how to keep it healthy; Build It!, learning about architectural design and construction; art studio and science lab; ColorCoaster; Light Gallery; café and gift shop. Around the World Performance: Maori Stories and Songs with Ataahua Papa, Sat., Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Summer Workshops: for children 7-11, create comic books July 9-13, puppetry July 16-27, build and launch rockets July 30-Aug. 23; call for info. or visit website.

Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd., call for program res., 203-869-5272 or greenwich.audubon.org; program fees: $5/adults, $3/children, srs. (incl. adm. to Center & Grounds); trails open dawn to dusk weekends; Kimberlin Nature Center open daily, 9-5; nature store open Tues.-Sat., 9-5. 1st Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point, March 4, 9-11 a.m., free, meet at second concession stand, bring binoculars (info., 203-413-6756 or 203-637-9822); Winter Vacation Adventures, Feb. 14-15 and Feb. 21-22, for grades K-5, $75; Great Backyard Bird Count: A ‘Training Session,’ Sat., Feb. 18, 1-2:30, all ages, call for res..

Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; 203-322-1646 or www.stamfordmuseum.org: Heckscher Farm, daily, 9-5 (Animal Embassy open Tues.-Sun., 10-3:30); Bendel Mansion (main building), Mon.-Sat., 9-5, Sun., 11-5. Teddy Bear Tea Party, Sat., Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m., $35/person; Exploring the Orchestra: Play Me A Story, Sun., Feb. 12, at 1 and 2:30 p.m., adults $15, children $8, res. required; Astronomy Night: Globe at Night and Other Citizen Science Projects, Fri., feb. 17, 7 p.m., $3/adults, $2/children 5-17.

Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, 151 Brookdale Rd., Stamford; 203-322-6971 or bartlettarboretum.org: Signs of Spring, Sun., Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m., $10; Winter Vacation Camp, Feb. 20-24, for children ages 5-11, $350/wk., $75/day, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Open Exploration at the Arboretum, Tues. & Thur., 10-11 a.m., ages 2-8, $10.

Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport; open Mon.-Sat., 9-5, Sun., 1-4 (closed major holidays); adm. $7/adults, $5/ages 1-12 & srs.; free adm. to trails and property, daily 7 a.m.-dusk; interactive nature museum, live wildlife, family program on Sat.; 203-227-7253; earthplace.org: School Break Fun, Fri., Feb. 17, drop-in activities w/reg. adm.: meet an animal at 10 a.m., trail walk at 2:30; February Vacation Fun, drop-activities at 10 and 2:30, Tues., Feb. 21, through Fri., Feb. 24, free w/reg. adm.; February Vacation Days, drop-off program for ages 3 1/2 to first grade, 9:30-12:30 Tues., Feb. 21, and Wed., Feb. 22, pre-reg. required..

The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport; 203-372-3521; Tues.-Sat., 10-5, Sun., 12-5; museum and planetarium, $8.50 adults, $7 children, seniors, students, free under 5: daily planetarium shows (The Little Star That Could, for ages 8 and younger; Dawn of the Space Age, for ages 8 and older), Challenger Learning Center, call for schedule; many interactive exhibits.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport; adm. $12/adults, $10/children 3-11 and seniors, free for children under 3; open daily 9 to 4; 203-394-6565, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Tilly Foster Farm, Rte. 312, Brewster, N.Y.; open to visits daily 10-4; farm store open Fri.-Sun., 10-4; info., 845-279-4474 or visit tillyfosterfarm.org.

MUSEUMS, Etc.

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-4519, www.aldrichart.org: Family Drop-In Hours, third weekend of every month in the Education Center, free w/gen. adm.; Aldrich Buddies, weekly learn and play workshop series for children and families, begin. Wed., Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m., $30. ‘Found’ Exhibits: Barrao: Mashups, Jan. 29-June 10, first US solo exhibition by the Brazilian artist Barrao; Jim Dingilian: Subtractive Images Jan. 29-June 10; Roy McMakin: Middle, Jan. 29-June 10; Regina Silveira: In Absentia (Collection), Jan. 29-June 10; Kathryn Spence: Dirty and Clean, Jan. 29-June 10; Xu Bing: Tobacco Project, Jan. 29-June 10.

Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-5485: tour hours, Wed., Sat., and Sun., 1-4, last tour at 3:30 (closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas); special exhibits in the Cass Gilbert Dining Room; adults/$5, srs., under 12/$3.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd., Wilton, 203-834-1896 or www.nps.gov/wefa: grounds open daily dawn to dusk; Burlingham House Visitor Ctr., Wed.-Sun., 9-5; call for info. on tours. Admin. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5; info., incl. current program and tour sched., call or visit Web site.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road (Route 7), 203-762-7257: period rooms in the Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, gift shop; Tues.-Fri., 10-4:30, Sat., 1-4, 2nd & 4th Sun., 1-4, adm. $5; period rooms in the Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, gift shop, Tues.-Fri., 10-4, Sat., 1-4.

Greenwich Historical Society, Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; open Fri.-Sun., 12-4 (docent-led tours at 1, 2 and 3); 203-869-6899, ext. 10 or www.hstg.org; adm. to gallery, visitor ctr. & house museum, $10/adults, $8/srs. and students, under 6 free (half-price on opening day); group tours at $7/person avail. on public and non-public days; library and archives open Wed.-Thur., 10-4; adm. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5: Everyday Heroes: 24/7 Throughout History, Sept. 14-Aug. 26, history of fire, police and emergency medical service workers in Greenwich; gallery hours Wed.-Sun., 12-4.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan; 203-966-9700: Art Spy Bingo, game for children ages 5-12 as they view gallery artwork. Classes for all ages.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St., Danbury; 203-778-8337; danbury.org/drm: adm. $6/adults, $5/srs., students, $4/children (3-12); open Wed.-Sat., 10-4, Sun., 12-4.

The Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr., Greenwich; 203-869-0376: Tours of Museum Exhibitions, free with mus. adm., Fridays, 12:30-1:30; Walter Wick: Larger Than Life, projections of pictures for interactive observation experience guided by a museum educator, for ages 3 and up, Sat., March 10, 10:30-11:15; Look and See for Young Museum Visitors: Can You See What I See?, Thur., Feb. 23, 12:30-1:15, for ages 3-5, $7/child. Changes in Our Land, long-term exhibits in the Environmental History Galleries. Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry, July 16-March 11; Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic, Jan. 28-April 22, retrospective of the author/creator of children’s books, from 1973 through 2011; Coming Full Circle: Greenwich Art Society Celebrates 100 Years at the Bruce Museum, Feb. 11-April 1. Astronomy Family Day, Sun., Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m., Starlab Planetarium shows running continuously, talks by members of the Astronomical Society; Look and See for Young Museum Visitors: Can You See What I See?, Thur., Feb. 23, 12:30-1:15, for ages 3-5, $7/child.

Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org: Education Programs, sessions Jan. 30-March 19, and April 9-May 28 (see Web site for info.) Toy Stories, 20 major artists who work with toys in a wide range of media, Jan. 27-March 18.Animation with Experimental Materials, Sat., Feb. 11, 10-noon, ages 11-14, New Media Lab, 42 Main St.

Fairfield Museum and History Center, behind the old Town Hall; open Mon.-Fri., 10-4 (Thur. till 6); Sat.-Sun., 12-4; research library closed Mon.; adults, $5, students w/ ID, $3, children 5 and under, free; info., www.fairfieldhs.org or 203-259-1598: Bravo! A Century of Theatre in Fairfield County, Sept. 25-March 18.

Katonah Museum of Art, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, N.Y., 914-232-9555: In the Sculpture Garden and South Lawn: Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures, through May 2012. Target Picture Story Saturdays, Sat. at 10:30, with guest readers, free; See-and-Do Art Activities, ages 3 and up (accomp. by an adult), Sat. at 1, Sun. at 1:30, free.

Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave., Danbury; 203-790-9277; www.usmilitarymuseum.org: more than 30 armored vehicles; massive collection of military artifacts; Story of the 10th Mountain Division; Life-size dioramas with major military vehicles; The World in Flames, story of World War II 1939-1945; The War in the Pacific, expanded exhibit; large gift shop; summer hours, Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5; From the Beginning to the End: The Story of 9/11, marking the 10th ann. of the attacks; winter hours (Dec. 1-March 31), Fri.-Sun. only; adults $6, active duty military, children and srs. $4; under 5, free.

John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Rte. 22, Katonah, N.Y.; 914-232-5651 or www.johnjayhomestead.org: guided tours offered Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 11-4; $7/adults, $5/srs., students, free up to age 12: Slaves, Slavery and the Jay Family, through February, 2012.

   

Fairs

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* = Things to do with children.

Darien Restaurant Week, Feb. 6-10; prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus; details and participating restaurants at darienchamberonline.com.

Jumpfest Weekend 2012 spon. by the Salisbury (CT) Winter Sports Association, Feb. 10-12; details at jumpfest.org: Friday Night Lights, Feb. 10, Chili Cook Off at 6:30, Target Jumping at 7, followed by Human Dogsled Race, adm. $10; Saturday, junior jumping competition begins at 9 a.m., USA Cup Series and Salisbury Invitational Competition, adm. $10, Ice Carving Competition, 11-3, Snow Ball Dance, 8-midnight, $12; Sunday, Pancake Breakfast, Eastern US Ski Jumping championships, practice at 11, competition at 1, adm. $10 (children 12 and under free for all events).

* Children’s Carnival for Charity, Sat., Feb. 11, 12-4 (snow date Feb. 12); bouncy stations, games, juggler, stories and crafts, food, dance workshops, etc.; spon. by the Harvey School Community Service Club, 260 Jay St., Katonah, N.Y.; info., harveyschool.org or 914-232-3161.

* Summer Opportunities Fair, camps and teen programs for students ages 8-18; hosted by Laura Rumbough of Tips on Trips and Camps; Sat., Feb. 11, 1-3:30 (snowdate Feb. 12); Darien High School, cafeteria, 80 High School Lane; info., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 203-563-9964.

* 50 Years of Discovery, launch of the 50th anniversary year of The Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Sat., Feb. 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. reception; 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport; info., 203-372-3521 or visit discoverymuseum.org.

* Katonah Art Center First Annual Chili Out Scholarship Fundraiser, Sun., Feb. 12, 11-2; participants will choose a pottery bowl to fill with chili or mac and cheese; $15/adults, $10/children; all proceeds go to KAC scholarship fund; snowdate Feb. 18; 131 Bedford Rd., Katonah, N.Y.; info., 914-232-4843 or visit katonahartcenter.com.

Jazz Brunch at Silvermine Arts Center featuring Rob Silvan, Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30-2 in Sara Victoria Hall; $25; 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan; res., 203-966-9700 x22 or silvermineart.org.

* Danbury Westerners’ (summer collegiate league baseball) 4th Annual Chili Winter Warm-Up, Sun., Feb. 19, 1-4 p.m., $5/person, $15/family (incl. discounted skating for those 12 and under); at the Danbury Arena, 1 Independece Way; info., 203-790-8342 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FARMERS MARKETS

Weston Winter Farmers Market, Sat., 10-2, through April 21, at the Norfield Grange, 12 Goodhill Rd., Weston; info., wintermarket-ct.com or norfieldgrange.com or call 203-226-8233.

New Canaan Winter Farmer’s Market, starting Feb. 7, Tues., noon to 3; winter produce, dairy, meat, baked goods, and other sundries; at the New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge; info., 203-966-9577 or visit newcanaannature.org.

Fairfield Farmers’ Market, indoors, Sat., 10-1, through May, Greenfield Hill Grange, 1873 Hillside Rd., Fairfield.

Westport Winter Farmers Market, Thur., 10-2, through March 15; Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport.

Gossett Brothers Farmers Market, Sat., 9-1, through mid-March; 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem, N.Y.; info., gossettnursery.com/farmers-market.

   

On Exhibit

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k = Exhibits for children.

OPENING

* The Bruce Museum, Tues.-Sat., 10 to 5, Sun., 2 to 5; $7/adults, $6/students and seniors, free/under 5, free adm. for all on Tuesdays; One Museum Drive, Greenwich, 203-869-0376: Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry, July 16-March 11; The Prints of Martin Lewis: From the Collection of Dr. Dorrance Kelly, Oct. 2-Feb. 19; Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic, Jan. 28-April 22, retrospective of the author/creator of children’s books, from 1973 through 2011; Coming Full Circle: Greenwich Art Society Celebrates 100 Years at the Bruce Museum, Feb. 11-April 1.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.; 203-438-2282 or ridgefieldlibrary.org: Ridgefield Shutterbugs Photography Exhibit Feb. 5-29; recept. Sun., Feb. 12, 2-4 p.m.

Samuel Owen Gallery, 378 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich; 203-325-1924 or samuelowengallery.com: Black & White Carpet: An Exclusive Photo Exhibition Featuring Candid Red Carpet Photos from Stéphane Kossmann, opening recept. Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m., through Feb. 26, Mon.-Sat., 10:30-5:30, Sun., 11-3.

SM Home Gallery, 70 Arch St., Greenwich; 203-629-8121, open Mon.-Fri., 10-5:30,p Sat., 11-5: Color Stories, group show by Penny Putnam (abstract paintings), Jody McLeane (pastel interiors) and Donna Grande (pastel landscapes), opening recept. Thur., Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m.

22 Haviland Street Gallery, 22 Haviland St., South Norwalk; 203-852-6727: Midwinter Mix, works from the kitchen, kiln and studio of artists Karen Ford, Shiela Hale, Susan McCaslin, and Nancy Woodward; opening recept. Sun., Feb. 12, 2-4 p.m., artists’ talk Sun., March 4, 2-4 p.m.; through March 10, Wed.-Fri., 3-5 p.m., Sat., 2-5 p.m., by appt.

MUSEUMS

* The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, open Tues.-Sun., 12-5; historic $7/adults and $5/srs.; free adm. for full-time teachers and students in grades K-12; free docent-led tours on Tues. and Sun. between 2 and 4 p.m.; 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 203-438-4519. Barrao: Mashups, Jan. 29-June 10, first US solo exhibition by the Brazilian artist Barrao; Jim Dingilian: Subtractive Images Jan. 29-June 10; Roy McMakin: Middle, Jan. 29-June 10; Regina Silveira: In Absentia (Collection), Jan. 29-June 10; Kathryn Spence: Dirty and Clean, Jan. 29-June 10; Xu Bing: Tobacco Project, Jan. 29-June 10.

* Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; open daily 10-5; $14/person (under 1, free), srs. (over 62), $10; www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or 203-899-0606: Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, Sat., Jan. 21-Sun., April 29; Energy Lab; Tot Town; Healthyville, learn about your body and how to keep it healthy; Build It!, learning about architectural design and construction; art studio and science lab; ColorCoaster; Light Gallery; café and gift shop.

* Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St., Danbury; 203-778-8337; danbury.org/drm: adm. $4/adults, $2/children (5-15); winter hours: Wed.-Sat., 10-4, Sun., 12-4; (summer hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-5, Sun., 12-5).

* The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport; 203-372-3521; Tues.-Sun., 10-5; museum and planetarium, $8.50 adults, $7 children, seniors, students, free under 5: daily planetarium shows (The Little Star That Could, for ages 8 and younger; Dawn of the Space Age, for ages 8 and older), Challenger Learning Center, call for schedule; Contraptions A to Z, hands-on visiting exhibit, created by Clifford Wagner Science Interactives, Inc.; many interactive exhibits, incl. Preschool Power for babies through 3 yr. olds.

The Housatonic Museum of Art, at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport; 203-332-5052 or housatonicmuseum.org: Ground Truth: Mapping the Senses/Charting Experience, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, works of 15 artists; Mon.-Fri., 8:30-5:30, Thur., till 7, Sat., 9-3, and Sun., 12-4.

Bellarmine Museum of Art, Fairfield University; open Mon.-Fri., 10-3; fairfield.edu/museum or call 203-254-4000 x4046: From Italy to America — Photographs of Anthony Riccio, Feb. 1-March 30, 26 B&W photographs plus audio clips of subjects; special weekend hrs. Sat., Feb. 11, 12-5, w/family activities.

* Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave., Danbury; 203-790-9277; www.usmilitarymuseum.org: more than 30 armored vehicles; massive collection of military artifacts; Story of the 10th Mountain Division; Life-size dioramas with major military vehicles; The World in Flames, story of World War II 1939-1945; The War in the Pacific, expanded exhibit; From the Beginning to the End: The Story of 9/11, marking 10th ann. of the attacks; gift shop; summer hours, Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5; winter hours (Dec. 1-March 31), Fri.-Sun. only; adults $6, active duty military, children and srs. $4; under 5, free.

* Katonah Museum of Art, open Tues.-Sat., 10-5, Sun. 12-5; adm. free 10 a.m. to noon; guided tours Tues.-Sun. at 2:30; adm. $5; srs. (60+) and students, $3 (under 12/free), Rte. 22/134 Jay St., Katonah, N.Y., 914-232-9555, www.katonahmuseum.org: Art to the Point: Tri State Juried Exhibition, Jan. 15-Feb. 19; Younger Artists: New York Stories, student art inspired by visits to recent exhibit, Jan. 15-Feb. 19; In the Sculpture Garden and South Lawn: Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures, through May 2012.

* Neuberger Museum of Art, at Purchase College, State Univ. of N.Y., 735 Anderson Hill Rd., 914-251-6100; Tues.-Sun., 12-5; adm. $5, $3/srs. and students, free/12 and under: continuing exhibits from the Roy R. Neuberger collection and the museum’s African art collection; American Vanguards: Graham, Davis, Gorky, De Kooning and their Circle, 1927-1942, art and influence of John Graham and his circle, Jan. 29-April 28; Visionary Sugar: Works by Kiki Smith, multi-media work, Feb. 4-May 6.

* Skitch Henderson Museum at Hunt Hill Farm; a slice of Skitch’s life – radio with Frank Sinatra, the first Tonight Show program with Steve Allen, Henderson American Music Archive and items from Skitch’s collections – aviation, banks, musical instruments; Silo Gallery: periodic art exhibits; Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd., New Milford; open 10 to 5, Wed.-Sat., 12-5, Sun.; 860-355-0300; hunthillfarmtrust.org: Six Views, photography by six gifted high school students, Jan. 14-Feb. 19; In Our Corner, David Boyajian, sculpture, Florin Firimita, mixed media, Fran Patnaude, painting and sculpture, Andy Richards oil painting and sculpture, and Laurie Sweet, mixed media, Feb. 25 opening recept., 3-5 p.m., through April 1.

ARTS CENTERS

Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Wed.-Sun., 12-4, 203-438-8863 or rgoa.org: 123 Solo Guild Shows, juried by Helaine Posner, featuring artists Fruma Markowitz, Ann Conrad Stewart and Heidi Lewis Coleman, Jan. 21-Feb. 18; Small Works in the in the Pop Up Gift Gallery through Feb. 19. 2012 Guild Member Show: Post-Odyssey, Feb. 25-March 23, opening recept. Sat., Feb. 25, 2-4 p.m. Artists Walk & Talk Series: Feb. 11, 4-5 p.m., w/show juror Helaine Posner and featured artists.

Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park, New Canaan; 203-972-1895, carriagebarn.org: 32nd Annual Photography Exhibition spon. by the New Canaan Society for the Arts and the Barbara Benton Davis Fund, Jan. 22-Feb. 19, Tues.-Sun., 12-4.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan; galleries, Wed.-Sat., 12-5, Sun., 1-5; 203-966-9700 or silvermineart.org: New Guild Members Show, Director’s Choice: Jak Kovatch and Grace Shanley: Circle of Life — Then and Now, Jan. 8-March 4.

Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave.; Tues.-Sat., 12-5, free adm.; rowaytonartscenter.org or 203-866-2744: Expressions 2012, all media exhibit juried by Robin Garr, dir. of education at the Bruce Museum, Feb. 5-28.

Greenwich Art Society’s 95th Annual Juried Exhibition, March 1-31, curated by Marla Prather of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; recept. Fri., March 2, 6-8 p.m., Bendheim Gallery at the Greenwich Arts Center, 299 Greenwich Ave.; info., greenwichartsociety.org or 203-629-1533.

* Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org: Toy Stories, 20 major artists who work with toys in a wide range of media, Jan. 27-March 18.

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Mathews park, 299 West Ave., Norwalk; 203-899-7999 or contemprints.org: Charlie Hewitt: Cut and Printed, recent color woodcuts, more than 50 orig. woodcuts through Sun., March 18, Mon.-Sat., 9-5, and Sun., 12-5.

Loft Artists Association, 845 Canal St., Stamford; loftartists.com or 203-323-4153: New Year, New Artists, five new members: Ellen Gordon (painter and printmaker), Philippa Lodato-Suppa (sculptor), Karen V. Neems (photographer, painter, mixed media) Jon Puzzuoli (ceramic artist), Hernan Restrepo (graphic designer, painter); Fri., Jan. 13, to Sun., Feb. 12; Transformations, Feb. 17-March 18, recept., Fri., Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, N.Y.; clayartcenter.org or 914-937-2047: Weathering Scape, recent ceramic and mixed media installations by Tomoko Abe, Jan. 7-Feb. 11; Figure It Out, national invitational invitation featuring fuctional and decorative pottery inspired by the figure, Feb. 18-March 31, opening recept. Sat., Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m.; gallery and shop hours, Mon.-Sat., 10-4 or by appt.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., Rye, N.Y., 914-967-0700: Look A Me: A Cross-Section of Contemporary Portraiture, Jan. 8-Feb. 11.

LIBRARIES

Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd., Cos Cob; 203-622-6883: Stanwich School Kindergarten Art Inspired by Eric Carle, Feb. 1-24.

Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd.; 203-655-1234 or darienlibrary.org: The Narrative and Nuance — Work by Henry Caserotti, paintings, Jan. 12-Feb. 27.

Easton Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Rd.; 203-261-0134: Easton Arts Council Member Show, 138 works by 74 artists, on view through Feb. 24 (eastonartscouncil.org or 203-261-0175).

Mark Twain Library, Redding Rd. (Rte. 53) at Diamond Hill Rd., Redding; 203-938-2545: Our Favorite Winter Sport, an exhibit of hooked rugs, pillows, wallpieces, etc., through February.

New Canaan Library, 151 Main St.; info., 203-594-5007 or newcanaanlibrary.org: Out on a Limb, works by Wendy Shalen (painting and drawing) and Sally Frank (etchings, monotypes and monoprints), Jan. 8-Feb. 12.

* Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Rd.; 203-291-4800 or westportlibrary.org: Pearl Harbor — 70 Years Later, 3 Westport artists share firsthand views of WWII, Leonard Everett Fisher, Howard Munce & Tracy Sugarman, Nov. 1-Jan. 31; Portraits in Bloom, by watercolorist Mary Ann Neilson, Jan. 3-March 28.

Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Rd., Westport; 203-291-4800 or westportlibrary.org: Portraits in Bloom, botanical paintings by Mary Ann Neilson, Feb. 1-March 28; Lucille Lortelle — The Queen of Off-Broadway, Feb. 1-April 30; Up in the Air, photos of flight & flying, Feb. 1-29.

Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton Ctr.; 203-762-39-50 or wiltonlibrary.org: Wilton Up Close Photography Project, Feb. 3-29, photos and writings by students in grades 7-12 working w/Daryl Hawk. Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Meg Pierce, mixed media work, Mon., Feb. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, N.Y.: Safari Photographic Exhibit, by Ann and Charles Hermann, Feb. 4-March 17 in the library’s Schaffner Gallery; info., 914-260-1229 or visit anncharlesphotography.com.

HISTORICAL

* Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-5485: Keeler Tavern tour hours, Wed., Sat., and Sun., 1-4, last tour at 3:30 (closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas and January); adults/$5, srs. and under 12/$3. Victorian Dishes, Dolls and Duds, open Feb. 1.

* Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road (Route 7), 203-762-7257: period rooms in the Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, gift shop, Tues.-Fri., 10-4, Sat., 1-4; adm. $5/adult.

* Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd., Wilton, 203-834-1896 or www.nps.gov/wefa: grounds open daily dawn to dusk; Burlingham House Visitor Ctr., Jan.-March, Sat.-Sun., 10-4 (Thur.-Sun., 10-4, April-Dec.): Weir Was Here — Secret Rooms, Doors, and Windows, photographs by former artist-in-residence Xiomaro, through May 31; 30-min. intro tour, Sat. at 11 and 3, Sun. at 11, 1 and 3; 1-hour stone wall tour, Sat. at 1; reg. required for tours; admin. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5; info., incl. current program and tour sched., call or visit Web site.

Darien Historical Society, 45 Old Kings Highway North; 203-655-9233 or historical.darien.org.

* New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge (Rte. 124), in the Town House Gallery; Tues.-Fri., 9:30-4:30, Sat., 9:30-12:30; 203-966-1776 or nchistory.org: Works of the Silvermine Group of Artists (1908-1922), permanent exhibition room.

Norwalk Museum, 41 North Main St., South Norwalk, 203-866-0202: Collections and exhibits reflecting the lives and culture of local people from settlement to present; ref. library and archives; open Wed.-Sun., 1-5; free adm.

* Greenwich Historical Society, Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; open Fri.-Sun., 12-4 (docent-led tours at 1, 2 and 3); 203-869-6899, ext. 10 or www.hstg.org; adm. to gallery, visitor ctr. & house museum, $10/adults, $8/srs. and students, under 6 free (half-price on opening day); group tours at $7/person avail. on public and non-public days; library and archives open Wed.-Thur., 10-4; adm. offices open Mon.-Fri., 9-5: Everyday Heroes: 24/7 Throughout History, Sept. 14-Aug. 26, history of fire, police and emergency medical service workers in Greenwich; gallery hours Wed.-Sun., 12-4.

* Stamford Historical Society, 1508 High Ridge Rd., P.O. High Ridge Connecticut: The Evolution of a Country Village, open Thur.-Sat., 11-4, adm., $5; info., 203-329-1183, stamfordhistory.org.

Westport Historical Society, 25 Avery Place; Mon.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 12-4; 203-222-1424 or westporthistory.org: Next Stop: Westport! 1950’s TV/Film Writers’ Inspiration and The Cold War in Our Backyard, An Archival Film Compilation by Lisa Seidenberg, Jan. 29-April 28.

* Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Rd., behind the old Town Hall; open Mon.-Fri., 10-4 (Thur. till 6); Sat.-Sun., 12-4; research library closed Mon.; adults, $5, students w/ ID, $3, children 5 and under, free; info., www.fairfieldhs.org or 203-259-1598: Bravo! A Century of Theatre in Fairfield County, Sept. 25-April 1.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St., 203-743-5200 or danburymuseum.org: Locally Grown Art, through March 24, on view Tues.-Fri., 10-3, and Sat., 10-4.

* John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Rte. 22, Katonah, N.Y.; 914-232-5651 or www.johnjayhomestead.org: guided tours offered Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 11-4; $7/adults, $5/srs., students, free up to age 12: Slaves, Slavery and the Jay Family, through February, 2012.

NATURE/SCIENCE

* Darien Nature Center, 120 Brookside Rd.; free adm. Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat., 9-1; 203-655-7459: ongoing exhibits.

* Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd.; adm. $5/adults, $3/children, srs.; greenwich.audubon.org or 203-869-5272: Kiernan Hall Nature Arts Gallery, in the Kimberlin Nature Education Center, open daily, 9-5 (12-5 on Sun.).

* The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water St., Norwalk; 203-852-0700 or maritimeaquarium.org; open daily, 10-5 (till 6 in July and August; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas); $12.95 adults, $11.95 seniors, $9.95 children 2-12 (various combination passes avail. incl. IMAX theater): sharks, seals, river otters, sea turtles, jellies and more than 100 other species; Marine Lab, Ocean Playspace for toddlers; Africa: The Desert to the Sea, through Labor Day, 2012; seal feedings at 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 and 3:45 p.m. daily; Meerkats, special exhibit, through Labor Day, 2012.

* New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge (Rte. 124); 203-966-9577 (for New York Botanical Garden program reg., call 1-800-322-6924): Saturday Videos, family program every Sat. at 2; Saturday Live Animal Demonstrations, every Sat. at 3. Center open Mon.-Sat., 9-4, Sun., 9-1; grounds open dawn to dusk daily.

* Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Mon.-Sat., holidays, 9-5, Sun., 11-5; non-res. adults $10, srs. and students (18+ w/ID), $8, children 4-17, $5, age 3 and younger, free; 203-322-1646 or www.stamfordmuseum.org: Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs 1853-1982, more than 125 objects, photographs, ephemera, Jan. 14-March 18.

GALLERIES, ETC.

The Tusk & Cup espresso bar and gelateria 51 Ethan Allen Hwy. (Rtes. 7 & 107), Ridgefield: Abstracted photographs by Richard Lerner of Redding, through February.

Rockwell Art Galleries-Ridgefield, 470 Main St., 203-894-8000: Verdure, featuring representational landscape painter Joseph Fama, transitional painter Brenda Jacobsen,figurative sculptor Danielle Langford, contemporary painter Josafine Weatherwax and plein air landscape painter Jack Vogler, Feb. 17-April 28, opening recept. Fri., Feb. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Geary Gallery of Darien, 576 Post Rd.; open Wed.-Sat., 9:30-5; 203-655-6633 or gearygallery.com: A Breath of Spring, paintings by Barbara Lussier, land- and seascapes, Feb. 1-29.

Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd., Greenwich; 203-869-1091, open Mon.-Fri., 9-3, Sun., 11-noon: To the Extreme: Images of the Arctic and Antarctic, photography by Charles C. Kingsley, Jan. 17-Feb. 22.

Garden Education Center, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob; 203-869-9242 or gecgreenwich.org: Art Exhibit: Julie Satinover, Jan. 28-Feb. 29.

Photographs of Greenwich Scenes by Dan Fredland of Riverside, through February, at Village Barbers, 238 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich; 203-637-1161.

UConn Stamford Gallery, 1 University Place: Faces of Winter 2012: A Daniel Greene Festival, Conn. Society of Pastel Artists Juried Portrait Exhibition and Symposium, Jan. 30-Feb. 24; info., csopa.org.

Amy Simon Fine Art, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport; 203-259-1500 or amysimonfineart.com: Every Pictures Tells a Story: Amy Cheng; Xin Song; Laurel Sparks, Jan. 21-March 3; Tues.-Sat., 11-5:30.

Nylen Gallery at Picture This, 606 Post Rd. East, Westport; open Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30, Sat., 9:30-5; 203-227-6861: Happy Chinese New Year — The Art of Peter Landa, through Feb. 29.

Rockwell Gallery-Westport, 236 Post Rd. East; 203-227-1800: AKASHA, mixed media painter Karen Recor Green, multi-media artist Elise Black, and watercolorist Rosalind Oesterle, Jan. 27-April 21.

Piano As Art, three-way collaborative art exhibit by Penny Putnam and Shauna Holiman of Greenwich and Faust Harrison Pianos, on view through March 17, Faust Harrison Pianos, 214 Central Ave., White Plains, N.Y., 914-288-4000 or faustharrisonpianos.com; then on view March 22-May 3, opening Thur., March 22, 6-8 p.m., at The Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich; 203-622-7947 or flinngallery.com.

Ulla Surland — Gallery Eleven-2, 11 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield; 203-259-1572: Lisie Orjuela, oil paintings on canvas, Jan. 21-March 3; gallery hours, Tues.-Sat., 11-6.

On Display@ Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd./Rte. 6 Plaza; 203-748-0197: Water & Wood Art Exhibit, watercolors by Dennis Stuart and Zhu Aihua and handmade wood bowls and sculptures by Michael Agius, Jan. 8-Feb. 17, Mon.-Fri., 10-7 Sat., 10-6, Sun., 12-5.

Peter Lawrence Gallery, 703 Kent Rd. (Rte. 7), Gaylordsville; Fri.-Sun., noon to 5; 203-746-5533: Odyssey, 24 encaustic images by Marilee O’Gorman, Feb. 3-March 4; opening recept. featuring the wines of White Silo Winery, Sun., Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m.

Behnke Doherty Gallery, 6 Greenhill Rd., Washington Depot; Fri.-Sat., 11-5, Sun., 12-4; 860-868-1655 or behnkedoherty.com: Third Annual Invitational Group Exhibition, Jan. 13-April 1, 33 artists’ paintings, works on paper, sculpture and ceramics.

Good News Cafe and Gallery, 694 Main St. South Woodbury; 203-266-4663 or: Mind in Motion, paintings by Sebastian DiStefano, Jan. 31-March 20.

   

Auditions Et Cetera

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Performing and other arts opportunities.

CT Free Shakespeare, Equity and Non Equity adults and teens, auditions for Romeo and Juliet, Tues., Feb. 21-Thur., Feb. 23, 11 to 5; Bridgeport City Hall Annex, first flr., 999 Broad St.; no appoint. nec.; info., ctfreeshakespeare.org.

Newtown Choral Society rehearsals for spring concert on April 28; openings in all sections; info., 203-426-3769 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra 51st Annual Music Award for a High School Senior, single prize of $1,000 or split prizes, presented at Sun., April 15, concert; app. forms due Feb. 15; for forms and info., call 203-869-2664.

Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums, seeks exper. bagpipers and drummers as well as individuals interested in student classes; rehearsals every Thur., 7-9 p.m. in Danbury; info., 860-927-4045, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit ccpddanbury.org.

Taconic Opera seeking choral singers for two performances of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle, June 2 and 3; no fees but chorus must provide own music; “friendly” auditions; info., email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 914-649-1826.

Fairfield County Symphony Society welcomes string players over 18 years (violin, viola, cello and double bass); meeting Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Merit Music, 143 Main Ave., Norwalk; info., visit www.geocities.com/symphonysociety or call 203-857-7209; no auditions required.

Westport Community Band invites woodwind, brass and percussion players; rehearsals every Mon. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bedford Middle School, North Ave., Westport; no auditons required; info., westportcommunityband.com or call 203-595-0089.

Danbury Madhatter Barbershop Chorus, invites men to experience the enjoyment of singing “barbershop harmony;” Tues., 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 90 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury; info., 203-438-8154.

Singers for the Good News Gospel Choir led by Chris Coogan; sopranos, tenors and altos, no experience necessary; $75 fee for 10-session program; info., 203-454-4695 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call for Artists and Musicians for Jazzeria Italian Restaurants in Ridgefield, Georgetown and Wilton (Piccolo, Toozypatza, Wilton Pizza & Pasta); info., 203-979-7811 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and Friends of the Fairfield Public Library, Journeys juried exhibition, open to CT artists 18 and older; juror, Thomas Mezzanotte, Fairfield’s 2010 Artist of the Year; 2 works, $25 fee, due Feb. 10; prospectus avail. at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/gallery.htm or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

* Toy Makers competition for children 5-14, as part of new exhibit Toy Stories, entries due Fri., Feb. 10; Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; info., 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org.

Art About Town, month-long event in Westport; applications due March 16; event runs May 24-June 17; info. at artabouttownwestport.com.

Valentine’s Day Cake Creation & Celebration, judging in 2 categories: decoration & taste; free entry, organizers request mini-version of the cake for a Silent Cake Auction; Feb. 11, 12:30-4 p.m.; Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St.; info., 203-743-5200 or danburymuseum.org.

Greenwich Youth Film Festival, run by the Greenwich Library and the Junior League of Greenwich; for high school students in Fairfield and Westchester counties; entries accepted through Feb. 17, at jlgreenwich.org; judges incl. Ron Howard, Blue Sky Studios.

Westport Youth Film Festival, submissions now open, through March 10, for filmmakers 13-19 in genres of comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, music video, animation and social action; info. at wyff.net.

   

Dance

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Premier Ballroom Dance Company, Sat., Feb. 25, with Silver Medalists for the U.S. National 10-Dance title, Sasha Chernositov and Regina Maziarz; general dancing 7-midnight, with dance lesson at 8, show at 9:30; adm. $17; Grand Ballroom of the Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Ctr., 4070 Park Ave., Bridgeport; res., 203-374-7308.

   

Afterdark

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COFFEEHOUSE-Style CONCERTS, BENEFITS, GALAS, etc.

Chocolate, Dessert & Wine Lover’s ‘Tasting’ Evening, Thur., Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m., at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, more than 60 participating companies; Valentine’s Gift Boutique; benefit for the Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford; tickets $45 before Feb. 6, and $50 thereafter, at shelterforhomeless.org or call 203-406-0017.

Stories on the Green: Love Hurts, presented by MouseMuse at the Fairfield Museum & History Center, Thur., Feb. 9, 7 p.m.; snow date March 1; $20 adm. incl. light fare and cash bar; Beach Rd., Fairfield; 203-259-1598 or fairfieldhistory.org.

Turning Love Into Power II, benefit for the RE (Rasmussen’s Encephalitis) Children’s Project, in honor of the Wohlberg family and their daughter Grace, Sat., Feb. 11; jazz by the Faker Five, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, carving stations, sweets; at the Woodway Country Club in Darien; info., REChildrens.org or call 203-316-0369.

Valentine’s Day Champagne Fund-raiser with The Men of Soul Jeffrey Osborne & Peabo Bryson, Sat., Feb. 11, 6:30 buffet dinner, 8:30 show; tickets $225 performance and meet & greet, $175 orchestra, $135 mezzanine/balcony; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge; ridgefieldplayhouse.org or 203-438-5795.

Champagne & Chocolate Tasting to benefit Operation Hope, Sat., Feb. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Rd., Fairfield; tickets and info., 203-292-5588 x246 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Charity Auction, Sat., Feb. 11, 6-10:30 p.m. to benefit St. Padre Pio Academy in Ridgefield; artwork by Will Nathans, golf outings, ski packages; live and silent auctions; cocktails, refreshments, music; tickets $25 avail. at the door; Ridgefield Community Center/Lounsbury House, 316 Main St., Ridgefield; info., 914-739-1093.

4th Annual Darwin Day Dinner, featuring Rene Almeling, Ph.D., sociology dept. at Yale, discussing “Sex Cells”: the market for human eggs and sperm; Sat., Feb. 11, cocktails at 6, dinner at 7, followed by science quiz and presentation; Inn at Longshore, Westport; res., info., darwindayct.org or call 646-371-9280.

Wild at Heart, fund-raiser for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Sat., Feb. 11, 6:30-10 p.m., food, open bar, animal encounters, entertainment and a silent auction; $75/person, $125/couple; in the zoo’s Carousel Building, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport; res., 203-394-6569 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, N.Y., info., walkaboutclearwater.org: The Ebony Hillbillies, Sat., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30, with audience songfest starting at 6:45; adm. $20 at the door, children/$10.

Acoustic Celebration, Sunday afternoon concerts at 4, at either St. Stephen’s North Hall, 341 Main St., Ridgefield, or Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St., Ridgefield; tickets $17 in adv. or $20/at door unless otherwise noted; info., acousticcelebration.org or call 203-431-6501: Pierce Pettis and Grace Pettis, Feb. 12 (tickets $20/adv., $25/door), temple.

The Single Gourmet — Metro NY, dinners by res. only, to 914-600-4267 or visit singlegourmet-metrony.com: Singles TGIFFondue, Fri., Feb. 17, 6:30 meet, 7:15 dinner at The Melting Pot, 30 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y., $55; Lunch at Ruby’s Oyster Bar, Sun., Feb. 26, 12:30 meet, 1:15 lunch, 45 Purchase St., Rye, N.Y., $54.

* Sacred Heart’s Latin Music Gala, Sat., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., featuring Brazilian music, voice and guiar, Spanish classical piano, and flamenco dancing; $10/adults, $5/children under 8; refreshments; Sacred Heart Parish Pryor-Hubbard Hall, Church St., Georgetown; info, tickets, 203-858-2007 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

* Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball, Sat., Feb. 25, 6-8:30 p.m., tickets $12, reg. in advance; family ballroom dancing lesson, refreshments, etc.; Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; 203-899-0606 or steppingstonesmuseum.org.

ROAR with Laughter, fund-raiser for Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue, Sat., Feb. 25, 7 p.m.; tickets $100/$950 table of 10; live and silent auctions, comic Ross Bennett, music by the J&B Jazz Trio; at the Matrix Banquet and Conference Ctr., 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury; info., roar-ridgefield.org.

Great Chefs honoring Alessandro Stratta, culinary event by more than 60 restaurants, caterers and wine distributors, to benefit the wellness programs offered by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital, March 2, 6:30-11:30, Hyatt Regency of Old Greenwich; info., tickets, 203-863-3863 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Art Auction spon. by the Lions Club of Ridgefield, Sat., March 3, preview at 6:30, auction at 7:30; $20/person, $35/couple; at the Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club, Governor St.; info., tickets, 203-438-1332 or 203-470-9411.

Dancing with the RSO, fund-raiser for the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra featuring professional/amateur couples performing, Sat., March 10, 7-11 p.m., tickets $175/person incl. cocktails, dinner, dancing, live auction; Salem Golf Club, 18 Bloomer Rd., North Salem, N.Y.; info., 203-438-3889 or visit ridgefieldsymphony.org.

Folk Music at the Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem, N.Y.; usually 1st Sat., doors open at 7:30, music at 8, no res., $15/adults, $12/srs., free/under 12 (tickets available at commondgroundfusw.com); info., 914-763-3857 or lewisborolibrary.org: The Clancy Tradition, March 10; Gathering Time, April 7; The YaYas and Carolann Solebello, May 5.

The Stamford Center for the Arts Gala with Liza Minnelli, Fri., March 30; The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; gala tickets $350 (show only: $185, $110, $95); 203-325-4466 or scalive.org.

The Warhol Ball — A Night at the Factory, benefit for the Westport Arts Center, Sat., April 28, at the Steel Shed in SoNo (South Norwalk); info., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CLUBS

Georgetown Saloon, 8 Main St., Georgetown; res. suggested, 203-544-8003; Tues. at 8, Acoustic Open Mic (sign-up at 5); Thur. at 8:30, Open Jam Night; Fri.-Sat., bands start 9:15, $5 cover charge; Sun., Family Night music, 5-8 p.m.: Hoe, Fri., Feb. 10; TBA, Sat., Feb. 11; Johnny Boots, Fri., Feb. 17; TBA, Sat., Feb. 18; Bl_gr_ve, Fri., Feb. 24; River City Slim, Sat., Feb. 25.

Redding Roadhouse, 406 Redding Rd. (Rte. 53), West Redding 203-938-3388: Pickers’ Night Out, acoustic/bluegrass, Wed. at 9:30; Thur., 7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9:30 p.m.

Piccolo Pizza, 24 Prospect St., Ridgefield; 203-438-8200: Karaoke, Mon. at 7; live music other nights, including: Cheryl Boyd and Billy Michael, 2nd & 4th Tues., 6-9 p.m.; Jazz Jam with Brian Duke, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Gary MacFadden and guests, Thur., 6-9 p.m; Arildo de Souza, Sun., 6-9 p.m.

Luc’s Café-Restaurant, 3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield; 203-894-8522: Wednesday ndights, 7:30, Cafe Musette, gypsy swing featuring vocalist Noreen Mola; www.cafemusette.com.

Sarah’s Wine Bar, upstairs at Bernard’s, 20 West Lane Ridgefield; 203-438-8282 or bernardsridgefield.com: Bob Curiano, every Wed., 6:30, guitar; Mark Mollica & Friends, every Thur., 6:30, guitar; Fri.-Sat., 7:30ish, no cover.

Bernard’s, 20 West Lane, Ridgefield; 203-438-8282 or bernardsridgefield.com: Live Music: Fri., piano, 7-10:30 p.m.; Sat., piano, 7-10:30 p.m.; Sun.brunch, piano, 12-3 (1st Sun./month, Young Musicians).

The Little Pub, 59 Ethan Allen Hwy./Rte. 7, Ridgefield; 203-544-9222: P.J. Pacifico, Mon., 8-10 p.m. (when not touring).

Toozy Patza Pizza, 991 Danbury Rd. (Rte. 7), Georgetown, 203-544-9500: Murray the Wheel, Tues., 6-9 p.m.; Arildo de Souza, Thur., 6-9 p.m.

SoNo Caffeine Coffee and Chocolate Lounge, 133 Washington St., South Norwalk; Thur., 7-9 p.m., Fri., 8-10 p.m.; 203-857-4224 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : SoJourn, Feb. 9; Lisa Fitzgerald, Feb. 10; Chuck Chesler, Feb. 16; Julie Corbalis, Feb. 17; no music Feb. 23; Ian Charles, Feb. 24.

The Roger Sherman Inn, Oenoke Ridge; res. necessary for music room; 203-966-4541 or rogershermaninn.com: Jazz Duo Jody Sandhaus and Pete Malinverni, Sun., 6-9 p.m.

Sails American Grill, 148 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton; music starts at 10 p.m. Sat., 203-853-7245: Voodoo Carnival, Sat., Feb. 11; Mojo!, Feb. 18; Barnstorm!, Feb. 25.

The Goose American Bistro & Bar, 972 Boston Post Rd., Darien; music at 9:30, Thur.-Fri., 8:30, Sat.; 203-656-2600 or thegoosedarien.com: P.J. Pacifico, Thur. (when not on tour), 9:30.

Backstreet, 10 Centre St., Darien, 203-655-9944: P.J. Pacifico, Sun., through February.

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, 89 Rowayton Ave., 203-866-4488: P.J. Pacifico, Wed. eve. in February.

Thataway Café, 409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich; 203-622-0947: Karaoke every Sun., 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Left in the Attic, every Tues. night.

Beach House Café, 220 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich; 203-637-0367 or beachhousecafe.com: Roots Vibrations, Fri., Feb. 10; Mojo, Sat., Feb. 11; Headrattlers, Fri., Feb. 17; Electric Beef, Sat., Feb. 18; Last Minute, Fri., Thur., Feb. 23; Kind Buds, Wed., Feb. 29.

Bobby Q’s Barbeque and Grill, 42 Main St., Westport; music starts at 10 p.m., Sat.; bobbyqsrestarant.com or 203-454-7800: Pimpinella, Feb. 11.

Treehouse Comedy & Musical Talent at Marisa’s, 6540 Main St., Trumbull; 203-459-4225 or treehousecomedy.com: Steven Scott with Kevin Bartini and Erik DaSilva, Fri., Feb. 17, 9 p.m., $17.50; General Hospital’s Jonathan Jackson, aka Lucky Spencer, and his band, Enation, Fri., Feb. 24, 10 p.m., $75.

Treehouse Comedy at the Director’s Cut, 225 Lordship Blvd., at the Stratford Hotel, 203-268-5857 or treehousecomedy.com: Quentin Heggs, with Peyton Clarkson and Jared Bilski, Sat., Feb. 11, $15; Mike Yard, with Peter Bales and Daniel Tirado, Sat., Feb. 18, 9 p.m., $15; Joey Kola, with Rich Walker, Sat., Feb. 25, 9 p.m., $20.

Pizzeria Lauretano, 291 Greenwood Ave., Bethel; Sun., 6-8 p.m., cover charge plus $10 min. Wed., 6:30-8:30, no cover; res. recommended, 203-792-1500 or visit pizzerialauretano.com: Cool Struttin’s Valentine’s Day Show, Feb. 12, $10; Dave Smith Quartet, Feb. 15; Joe Stelluti quartet: A Salute to the Three Tenors, with guest Lalo Conversano, $15; Maydie Myles and the Tom Devine Trio, Feb. 26, $15.

Le Chateau, Rte. 35, South Salem, N.Y.; lechateauny.com or 914-533-6631: JP’s Lounge, music Wed. nights w/DJ E Train; Dinner & Dancing: Cafe Musette, Feb. 10; Danny D, Feb. 12; Gene Matera and The Jazzy Blend, Feb. 25.

The Towne Crier Café, 130 Route 22, Pawling, N.Y.; 845-855-1300 or townecrier.com; Wed. and Thur. open mic, sign-up 5-7 p.m.(or online, 3:30-6:30); The Song Circle, first Thur., doors open at 3, music 7-9:30 (unless otherwise noted); 845-855-1300: Stephane Wrembel & The Django Experiment, Fri., Feb. 10, 8:30 p.m.; Chris Smither, Sat., Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m.; Poco, Sun., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., with Matt Turk; CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Mardi Gras celebration, Fri., Feb. 17, 8:30 p.m.; Peter Yarrow, Sat., Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m.; Greg Brown, Sun., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.

DINNER THEATER

Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, N.Y.; box office, 914-592-2222: Big River, musical based on Huckleberry Finn, Feb. 2-26; performances Thur.-Sun., some matinees.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport; BYO food and drink, tickets, 203-576-1636 or dtcab.org: The Amazing Kreskin, Feb. 18-19; SCARAB — A Tribute to Journey, Feb. 25; Face to Face — A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, March 3.

   
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