Wilton Answer Book – Entertainment

Where is the nearest movie theater?

Bow Tie Wilton 4 is a four-screen multiplex at the Wilton Executive Campus, 21 River Road. The phone number is 761-0767.

Are any amateur theatrical companies active?

The Wilton Playshop at 15 Lovers Lane reopened offers up to five major theatrical presentations during its season from October through August. The organization is staffed by volunteers and welcomes new members. For information about shows or about getting involved, call 762-7629 or check online at wiltonplayshop.org.

For information about the Wilton Children’s Theater, which offers young people in town the opportunity to gain theatrical experience, call Lee Ann Schneider at 761-0736 or visit wiltonchildrenstheater.org.

For news about other area companies and tryouts, check Auditions Et Cetera in Arts & Leisure.

Are there any local orchestras?

Although there are none in Wilton, there are a number of orchestras nearby.

The Norwalk Symphony (866-2455/norwalksymphony.org) plays at the Norwalk Concert Hall at the Norwalk Town Hall, also home of the Norwalk Youth Symphony (866-4100.)

The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (438-3889/ridgefieldsymphony.org) offers an ambitious series of concerts each year. It is also the home of the Ridgefield Symphony Youth Orchestra.

There are also the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra (869-2664/greenwichsym.org), and Stamford Symphony Orchestra (325-1407/stamfordsymphony.org). Details of concerts by these and other orchestras appear in the Sound of Music category in Arts & Leisure.

Are there any area singing groups I can join?

The Wilton Singers (wiltonsingers.com), a mixed group of approximately 30, finished its 26th season this spring. Founded to give adults an outlet for participation in small ensemble singing, it stages several major concerts a year including a fall cabaret and a spring musical feast. New singers are welcome. For information or an audition, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Jean Caffrey at 761-9331.

The Wilton Treblemakers is open to women of all ages and experience who sing and dance at nursing homes and community events. They are known for their costumes and choreography. No auditions are required. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The group’s Web site is wiltontreble.org.

A diverse group of more than 60 men and women, The Ridgefield Chorale has brought the joy of singing to local communities for nearly 30 years. With a repertoire of Broadway show tunes and popular music, the chorale performs in a variety of concerts and productions throughout the year. For information, visit online at ridgefieldchorale.org.

There are many other groups in the area. For information, refer to Sound of Music in Arts & Leisure.

Where can I go out dancing or hear live music?

The closest place for dancing is the Georgetown Saloon; the dance floor is small and the music varies. The Saloon (as it is called by regulars) publishes a calendar of upcoming bands and events; call 544-8003.

Robin Poska’s Ballroom Magic (831-9382/ballroommagic.net) offers dance parties the first and third Saturdays at the Round Hill Community House in Greenwich. All ballroom dances are done, a half-hour lesson is included, singles and couples welcome.

You can also check Dance in Arts & Leisure.

How about other types of dancing?

The Cranbury English Country Dances and Contras meet on the first and third Friday of the month (except July and August), at the Cranbury Community Chapel in Norwalk. All dances are taught and partners are not necessary. For details, call 226-6681 or 373-9320.

For American contra dancing, there are the Round Hill Country Dances (roundhill.net) on the second Saturday of the month (except August) at Round Hill Community House in Greenwich. The basics are taught at 7:30 p.m., and there is a live band and caller. For information, call 914-238-7911 or e-mail Bernard Koser at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You may also check Dance in Arts & Leisure for new listings.

What clubs or restaurants offer music?

Wilton Pizza at 202 Town Green hosts Jazz Nights seasonally (762-0007).

The Georgetown Saloon, 8 Main Street offers open mic nights on Tuesday and Thursday, bands start at 9:15 on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday is Family Night music from 5 to 8. Reservations are suggested; call 544-8003.

The Lumberyard Pub, 2 Main Street, Georgetown, offers music at 9. Call 544-7287 for details.

For more listings, check After Dark in Arts & Leisure.

Where can I hear a concert?

Wilton Candlelight Concerts offers a series of Sunday afternoon concerts at Wilton Congregational Church. Call 762-3401 or visit online at wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.

The Arts at St. Matthew’s (Episcopal Church) offers concerts with sacred and secular themes, as well as presentations of theater, dance and the visual arts. Call 762-7400 or visit stmatthewswilton.org.

Are there any arts-oriented shows?

The Wilton Fine American Craftsmanship Show, sponsored by the Wilton Historical Society, is presented each November at the Wilton High School Field House. For details, call the historical society show committee at 761-1308 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Wilton Arts Council presents an annual photography show/competition each April. Visit wiltonarts.org for information.

Rotating art and history exhibits may be viewed at the Weir Farm visitor center on Nod Hill Road. The center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5, May through October, and Thursday through Sunday, 10 to 4, November through April. Call 834-1896 or visit nps.gov/wefa.

The Weir Farm Art Center presents special exhibitions and the Adair Burlingham Memorial Lecture Series on art and culture at 735 Nod Hill Road. For information, call 761-9945 or visit weirfarmartcenter.org.

What museums are in town?

The Hurlbutt Street Schoolhouse at 157 Hurlbutt Street operates as a museum of early education. It was built in 1834 and is in Wilton’s 4th Historic District. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Classes and tours are available by appointment. Call 762-9586.

The Wilton Heritage Museum (762-7257/wiltonhistorical.org) at 224 Danbury Road is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 4:30, and Sunday from 1 to 4. Special programs are offered from time to time. The gift shop is a treasure trove of craftsman-made folk art and stylish objects for the home as well as old-fashioned children’s toys, historical maps and books, and Wilton signature pieces.

Through the 12 rooms in the Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House and the Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House visitors can see how life in rural New England changed from the early colonial to Victorian eras. Specialized collections focus on textiles and costumes, Norwalk-made redware, toys and dolls, and tools. There is also a complete blacksmith shop on site.

At Weir Farm, the summer home of American painter J. Alden Weir (1852-1919), the house and studio are usually open for tours, but as of spring 2009, they were closed for restoration. For current information, call 834-1896 or visit nps.gov/wefa.

Is there a planetarium nearby?

Two observatories are open to amateur stargazers. The Discovery Museum at 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, has a planetarium show that changes seasonally, with presentations offered most afternoons. Call 203-372-3521 or go to discoverymuseum.org.

The observatory at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center (203-322-1646) on Scofieldtown Road is open Friday nights from 8 to 10 (8:30 to 10:30 in summer), weather permitting. The planetarium in the main museum building offers shows on Sundays at 3. For details and best moon-viewing nights, visit stamfordmuseum.org.

What does the Maritime Aquarium offer?

The Maritime Aquarium on North Water Street in South Norwalk has a variety of aquatic exhibits featuring harbor seals, penguins, and sharks.

Next door is an IMAX theater. Visitors may buy a ticket to either or gain admission to both the aquarium and the theater with a combination ticket. For more information, call 852-0700 or maritimeaquarium.org.

Is there a guide to interesting places to go?

Each spring, The Wilton Bulletin publishes a guide called 100 Things to Do, which lists activities and places to visit within about an hour or so from Wilton. For a copy, send $3 to cover postage and handling to 100 Things to Do, Box 1019, Ridgefield, 06877 or stop by The Bulletin office at 16 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield.

Visitors or people new to the area may call The Coastal Fairfield County Tourism Convention and Visitor Bureau in Norwalk for tourism information; the agency publishes seasonal calendars of events in the area. Call 800-866-7925 or log onto coastalct.com for more information.

Can I rent a local hall for a party?

The Old Town Hall on lower Ridgefield Road is available through the Wilton Garden Club; call Sally Ritchie at 762-0103, ext. 327 for details.

The Cannon Grange Hall is also available. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Comstock Community Center has a variety of rooms available for rent. Call Steve Pierce at parks and recreation at 834-6234, ext. 6.

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