Since performances are alwayssubject to change, call ahead to confirm. To submit listings, mail or e-maildeadline is two weeks in advance of publication to: Arts & Leisure, HersamAcorn Newspapers, P.O. Box 1019, Ridgefield, Conn. 06877 or arts@acorn-online.com.
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CONCERTS,GALAS, etc.
Stamford Museum & NatureCenter’s
Flights of Fancy Wine Tasting
, fine wine from WinePort and food by 12 localcaterers, live and silent auctions, June 6, 6:30-10 p.m., in the museum’sBendel Mansion; tickets $100; info., res., 203-322-1646, x6548.
First Thursday
at the Aldrich Contemporary ArtMuseum, June 5, 6:30-8:30; honoring founder Larry Aldrich; wine and horsd’oeuvres, gallery tours; 258 Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-4519 or visitaldrichart.org.
The Regional Hospice Arts Festivaland Cosmopolitan Buffet
, June 6; art sale and buffet starting at 7, live auction at 9;black-tie optional; Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, 900 Ridgefield Rd.,Ridgefield; info., 203-792-1402.
6th Annual Woofs, Wines &Felines
, June 7, 4-7p.m.; wine, music from “The Loft” and food provided by Ridgefieldestablishments to benefit ROAR (Ridgefield Organization for Animal Rescue);$45/person in adv., $55 at the door; $75 Collector’s Ticket; under a tentoutside Cellar XV, 88 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield; res., info., roar-ridgefield.orgor call 203-894-8690.
Barnum Festival Ringmaster’s Ball
, June 7, 6-11 p.m.; black-tieoptional; cocktails, dinner and dancing; $125/person; res. due June 1;Bridgeport Holiday Inn; info., 203-367-8495 or visit BarnumFestival.com.
The Century Ball: Diamonds AreForever
, the BruceMuseum’s Renaissance Ball 2008, fund-raiser; June 7, 6:30 p.m., at Bydale, theestate of Joan Warburg in Greenwich; info., 203-869-6786.
Take Me to the River
, June 7, 8 p.m., riverside partywith desserts, dancing and live auction of art experiences to benefit theWestport Arts Center; under a tent on the riverbank behind the arts center, 51Riverside Ave.; tickets $150 to $1,000; info. and res., 203-222-7070 or visit westportartscenter.org.
Booked for the Evening
, benefit for the Westport PublicLibrary, June 12 at 7:30; tribute to Oscar Hijuelos, with music by AlejandroGarcia, Chico Alvarez Peraza; performance by dancer Pedro Domech; res. begin at$150/person; info., westportlibrary.org or call 203-291-4818.
Murder Mystery Night
, kicking off 140th birthdaycelebration for Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Friday, June 13, 7-11 p.m.;tickets $85; The Norwalk Inn, 99 East Ave.; res. by June 6, call 203-838-9444or visit seaport.org.
Katonah Museum Second Saturday
cocktail parties, 7-9 p.m., Junethrough Sept; incl. art, live music, catered food, wine & beer; $20 adm.,no res. necessary; 134 Jay St., Katonah, N.Y.; 914-232-9555 orkkatonahmuseum.org: June 14,
Rock, Paper, Scissors
, art-inspired scavenger hunt; July12,
Dress to Impress
, pink-and-green theme; Aug. 9,
Life’s A Beach
, in the sculpture garden; Sept. 13,
ExtraCredit
, back toschool.
Barnum Sails the Sound
, June 21, 7:30-10:30, rain or shineon the P.T. Barnum Ferry (Bridgeport/Port Jefferson); gates open at 6:30; incl.buffet dinner, entertainment, $50/person; from the Bridgeport ferry terminal;info., 203-367-8495 or visit barnumfestival.com.
Westport Country Playhouse Gala
Footlights and Film: A Celebration of the Great Musicalsfrom Stage and Screen
,hosted by Julia Roberts, Sept. 15; tickets $2,000; info., 203-227-5137 x138.
CLUBS
Georgetown Saloon
, 8 MainSt., Georgetown; res. suggested, 203-544-8003;
Acoustic Open Mic
,Tues. at 7:30, sign-up at 5; Thur. at 9,
Open Mic Night
with the house bands, (sign-up at 8); Fri.-Sat., bandsstart 9:15; Sun., Family Night music, 5-8 p.m.
:
Jay Stollman & the Black Rock All Stars
, June 6;
Shoo Fly Blues
, June 7;
Doug Wahlberg Band
for Georgetown Day after-party, June 8, 6 p.m.;
BlueSteam Band
, June 13;
ChristopherRobin Band
, June 14;
WillieNininger
, June 15.
Redding Roadhouse
, 406Redding Rd. (Rte. 53), West Redding; music at 7 p.m. on Thur., 9 p.m.Fri.-Sat.; 203-938-3388:
Bob Riccio and Friends
, June 5, 12;
Pete Hope & The Wallbangers
, June 6;
Faker Five
, June 7;
Bone Dry
, June 13;
Way-Back Machine
,June 14;
Billy Michael & Friends
,June 19, 26;
Johnny G & The Headliners
, June 20;
Mill River Band
,June 21;
Off the Hook
, June 27;
KathyThompson Band
, June 28.
Toozy Patza’s Pizza
, 991Danbury Rd. (Rte. 7), Wilton; 203-544-9500 or www.toozypatzapizza.com:
EdByron
, jazz ballads, Tues., 6-9;
Jazzguitarist John Judd
, Thur., 6-9;
ToddSchneider and friends
, jazz fusion,Sun., 6-9.
Piccolo Pizza
, 24 ProspectSt., Ridgefield; 203-438-8200:
Gary MacFadden and John Cain Duo
, Tues., 6:45-9:15, jazz, pop, Broadway and Brazilianstandards.
Fifty Coins Restaurant
, 426Main St., Ridgefield; 203-438-1456:
Felix and All the Cats
, swing and blues music “direct from New York City,”every Thur. at 9 p.m.;
The Duo
, JonChapman and Donny Pierro, music from the 1930’s to present day, every Sat. at 9p.m.
Luc’s Café-Restaurant
, 3 BigShop Lane, Ridgefield; 203-894-8522:
Live Music:
Wednesday nights, 7:30-9:30,
Cafe Musette featuringguitarist Larry Urbon;
www.cafemusette.com.
Costa Azul Restaurant
, 231/2 Catoonah St., Ridgefield; 203-438-7400:
Acoustic Guitarist Arildo deSouza
, Fri. at 8, in the upstairslounge;
Open mic
on Tues. eves.
Inn Late Jazz
atSilvermine Tavern
, 194 Perry Ave.,Norwalk; 203-847-4558:
www.SilvermineTavern.com:
Dixieland Jazz and Buffet Dinner
, Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:30,
Inn Late Jazz
, Friday and Saturday, 8-10:30, $5 music charge, oneitem min. (no charge for dinner guests).
The Bearcats
, June 5,12,19;
John Cutrone and Friends
, June 6;
The Ilona Knopfler Quartet
, June 7;
The Chris Coogan Quartet
, June 13;
The Maria Tiscia Quartet,
June 14
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The Melting Pot
, 14 GroveSt., Darien; 203-656-4774 or www.meltingpot.com:
Dennis Kyriakos — Magician
, Friday evenings, 7-10 p.m.
SoNo Caffeine Coffee and Chocolate Lounge
, 133 Washington St., South Norwalk;singer/songwriters, performing 8-10 p.m.; sonocaffeine.com or 203-857-4224.
Rhythm
, ballroom dance clubon West Ave., Norwalk; 203-286-8439 or feelingtherhythm.com:
Sunday JazzNights
, music starts at 8, no covercharge:
Karibe Mambo
, June 6;
KellyMittleman
, June 7;
Altruistic
, June 8;
Tyger McNeal Quartet
, June 15.
Bobby Q’s Barbeque & Grill
,42 Main St., Westport; 203-454-7800; Acoustic Open Mic w/Tom Crowley, Wed.,June 4-Aug. 27; Jazz w/dinner, featuring Richie Hart, Thur., 6-9 p.m.;Karaoke/DJ w/ Brian on Thur.; “Roof Music” at 9 on Fri-Sat.:
TBD
, June 6;
Tom Crowley Band
, June 7; private party, roof close, June 13;
SageTea
, June 14.
Thataway Café
, 409 GreenwichAve., Greenwich; 203-622-0947:
Emme
,June 5;
Cassandra Kubinski
, June12;
Artie Tobia
, June 19;
ErinSax Seymore and Mike Milazzo
, June 26.
Sundown Saloon
, 403Greenwich Ave., Greenwich; 203-629-8212:
Mike Milazzo and Broken Arrow
, June 5, 12,19,26;
Mark and Artie
, June 11, 18, 25.
Beach House Café
, 220 SoundBeach Ave., Old Greenwich; 203-637-0637:
The Keal Band
, June 6;
Otis and the Hurricanes
, June 14;
Roots Vibration Band
, June 20;
5 Below Zero
, June 27;
Double Down
, June 28.
The Crab Shell
, 46Southfield Ave., Stamford; 203-967-7229or crabshell.com:
Au Natural
, May 29;
The Scratch Band
, May 30;
Soul Circus
, May 31.
Beach Café
, 2070 Post Rd.,Fairfield; 203-254-3606:
Elliot Lewis
,June 6;
Guava Lava
, June 7;
ElliotLewis
, June 13;
Interscope
, June 14;
Elliot Lewis
, June 20;
Roots Vibration Band
, June 21;
Brian Dolzani
, June 27;
Otis and the Hurricanes
, June 28.
Pizzeria Lauretano
, 291Greenwood Ave., Bethel; Sun., 5-7 p.m., $5 cover, $10 min., res. recommended;203-792-1500:
Jim Lapine Quartet
,June 8;
Marc Shamasian Quartet
,June 15.
Wednesday Night Poetry Series at Molten Java
, Greenwood Ave., Bethel; info., wedpoetry.net:
ThePoets of Touchstone
, a residence forgirls in Litchfield, June 11, 8 p.m.;
Ameen Storm Abo-Hamsy
of Falls Village, June 18 at 8.
Mocha Coffeehouse
, 3 GlenRd., Sandy Hook, Newtown; mochacoffeehouse.com, 203-364-9200:
Singer-SongwriterChris Belden
, June 7, 7:30-10 p.m.
The Towne Crier Café
, 62Route 22, Pawling, N.Y.; 845-855-1300:
Kevin McKrell & the Hard RoadCeilidh Band
, June 6;
SloanWainwright Band
, June 7;
Ellis Paul
, June 8;
Rory Block
, June 13;
Leni Stern & The African Project
, June 14;
Acoustic Alchemy
from England, June 15 and 22, 8 p.m.;
UncommonGround
, June 20;
Strawbs
, June 21.
Americana 12
, downstairs atEmily Shaw’s Inn at Pound Ridge, 256 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, N.Y.,914-764-5779 or visit www.americana12.com: live music nightly, 7:30 tomidnight.
The Heights Bistro and Bar
,334 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., 914-962-3777 orwww.theheightsbistro.com:
Thursday Night Jam Sessions
, 9:30-close, with Chef Dave Shakin and his band,
TheTurnstyle Jumpers.
Dockside Pub
, 825 South LakeBlvd., Mahopac, N.Y., 845-621-0057 or docksidepub.com:
Thomas Earl
, June 7, three sets beginning at 7.
DINNERTHEATER
Westchester Broadway Theatre
,1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, N.Y.; box office, 914-592-2222:
Beauty and TheBeast
, April 24-Aug. 2; showsWed.-Sun., with matinees on Wed., Thur., Sun., evening shows, Thur.-Sun.;tickets $60 to $73 plus tax.
UNDERTHE STARS
Musicals at Richter
, withTri-M Music Honor Society of Immaculate High School, Benefit Concert forRichter House restoration, June 9 at 7:30 (grounds open at 7 for picnicking);$15/adults, $10/srs., students;
Richter House/Arts Center grounds, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury; res.,musicalsatrichter.org.
CHIRP Summer Concerts in Ballard Park
, off Main St., Ridgefield; music starts at 7, lawnseating, picnicking invited; Tuesdays, through August; info., chirpct.org:
MaryGauthier & Peter Karp
, June 10;
SusanWerner
, June 17;
Bill Evan’sSoulgrass
, June 24.
Shades of Jazz
, concerts inthe Sculpture Garden of the Katonah Museum of Art, 132 Jay St., Katonah, N.Y.,914-232-9555 or katonahmuseum.org:
Guitarist Peter Bernstein
, June 11, 6:30, $20 adm., bring a picnic, beer andwine complimentary.
Tent Night at the Second Congregational Church of Greenwich
, 139 East Putnam Ave., June 13, starting at 6:30,sugg. $5 donation; bring folding chairs or blankets, picnics; free ice cream;for family-friendly performances by Steeplechaise, comedian Lubel; in case ofheavy rain, show moves into the church; res. required by June 11, call203-869-9311 x120 or e-mail gloria@2cc.org.
Musicals at Richter,
MainStage Series:
Victor/Victoria
, June19-July 5;
Wonderful Town
, July10-26; and
the Music Man
, July31-Aug. 16; Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury; info.,musicalsatrichter.org or leave a message at 203-748-6873.
Caramoor Al Fresco
,selection of concerts offering audience members lawn seating in the picnicgrounds for $9/ticket; Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, InternationalMusic Festival, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, N.Y.; info., caramoor.org or914-232-1252:
Chatham County Line
,North Carolina bluegrass, June 22, 4:30.
Ives Concert Park
summer series presented by The Ridgefield Playhouseand Premier Concerts, at the Ives Center, WestConn State U. Westside Campus,Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury; tickets and info., 203-438-5795 orridgefieldplayhouse.org:
Melissa Etheridge
and Her Revival Tour, June 29;
Lyle Lovett
, July 1;
The Beach Boys
, July 3;
Moe
,July 6;
Frankie Valli
, July 10;
AniDiFranco
, July 15;
Govt Mule
, July 26.
