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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Happenings from October 12 - October 18, 2022
Arts and Entertainment
October 13, 2022
From: Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield CountyTOP PICKS
GEENA DAVIS "DYING OF POLITENESS"
WED OCT 12, 7:30PM
Wall Street Theater, Norwalk
GRACE KELLY
THURS OCT 13, 8PM
FTC’s The Warehouse, Fairfield
"BITS & PIECES" AN HISTORICAL QUILT EXHIBIT WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION
FRI OCT 14, 7PM
On view through Nov 23rd
Tuesdays to Thursdays,11am to 4pm
The Museum of Darien
PANTOCHINO PRODUCTIONS INC. PRESENTS "SCHOOL SPIRITS!" A NEW MUSICAL
FRI OCT 14, 7:30PM
SAT OCT 15, 2PM & 5:30PM
SUN OCT 16, 2PM
Running on weekends through Oct 30th
The MAC, Milford
"FROM THE PEN TO THE KNIFE" RECEPTION WATERCOLORS BY MARIAN CHRISTY
SAT OCT 15, 5-7PM
On view through Nov 27th
MoCA Westport
JACQUELINE SCHWAB: AN INTIMATE PIANO PERFORMANCE AT WSHU
SUN OCT 16, 4-5:30PM
The WSHU Broadcast Center
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield
In partnership with Fairfield Public Library
"FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA" A PULITZER PRIZE-NOMINATED PLAY
TUES OCT 18, 7PM
Runs through Oct 30th
Westport Country Playhouse
SPECIAL INVITATION
DISCOVER THE COMMUNITY-BUILDING POWER OF THE ARTS & MEET RANDY COHEN, AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
OCT 19th 10:00 am
Coffee & Info Session for CAFC Members Stepping Stones Museum, Norwalk
'The Arts Mean Business' Our members have been and will continue to be critical to our economic recovery, so mark October 19th on your calendar and join us for coffee with Randy Cohen, Vice President for Research at Americans for the Arts. Learn about how we are partnering with Americans for the Arts for Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Study, the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry.
SPOTLIGHT ON FUNDRAISING FUN FRIENDS OF THE FERGUSON LIBRARY LITERARY PUB CRAWL
WED OCT 12, 6:15 - 9PM
The Ferguson Library, Stamford
Back by popular demand, this event returns after a three-year hiatus. Meet at the library's outdoor plaza and divide into two groups to visit two of four participating restaurants—Bar Rosso, Hudson Social, Towne Parlor and Zaza. Each location will offer entertainment or literary bingo. Dessert and additional entertainment will follow at the library. Proceeds support the library’s programs and services.
TED ALDRICH: DISCUSSION OF "THE PARTNERSHIP"
WED OCT 12, 7PM
The Wilton Library
Author Ted Aldrich will discuss his book "The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration That Won World War II." Aldrich tells the fascinating stories of each man, the dramatic story of their collaboration, and the epic story of the United States in World War II. Elm Street Books will be selling copies after the talk, and a portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. Registration required.
INTO THE DEPP HAUNTED HOUSE
FRI OCT 14, 7-11PM
Through Oct 31st
The SoNo Collection, Norwalk
Get ready to scream! A 30-minute walk through a haunted house with dozens of live actors, a Pirates bar, and enough thrills for a lifetime. Also don’t miss the Not So Scary Halloween Scavenger Hunt, starting Oct 15th - an indoor immersive experience designed for kids 10 and under. These two events support fundraising efforts of The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. All proceeds go towards a student scholarship fund to attend college and study the arts.
CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
SAT OCT 15, 6:30 - 10:30PM
The Wilton Library
Don’t miss Wilton Library’s first ever Casino Night Fundraiser. Imagine the library’s open spaces transformed with lights, sounds, and professional gaming tables for a Saturday night to remember, where you can experience the thrills of Vegas – all for a great cause - The Wilton Library. Guests will be treated to exciting games, an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, “fun money” for gaming, and prizes for top winners.
MUSIC ON THE HILL - MUSIC, BOOK & JEWELRY SALE
SAT OCT 15, 10AM-4PM
SUN OCT 16, 12PM-4PM
Music On The Hill, Wilton
4000+ books, music scores, plus musical instruments & a great selection of jewelry!
Music on the Hill is a nonprofit organization with performance & music education for children and adults. This sale supports tuition-free children's programs!
BACK COUNTRY JAZZ FALL BENEFIT CONCERT
SUN OCT 16, 6-8PM
Round Hill Community House, Greenwich
Experience The BackCountry Jazz Fall Benefit Concert - an evening of
world class performances, warm ambiance, fine wine, drinks, local beers, and classic New Haven wood-fired thin crust pizza. An all star ensemble with some of the finest performers in jazz today. Don’t miss the band that The Chicago Jazz Festival, JazzTimes hails as "a great band with beauty, humor, and unstoppable grooves."
STAND UP FOR HOMES WITH HOPE
SAT OCT 15, 8:30PM
The Quick Center, Fairfield University
This longstanding Homes With Hope fundraiser returns with featured comedian Pat McGann. Rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. Homes with Hope is a Westport-based organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Fairfield County. Proceeds will go to their cause. Some tickets include cocktails, light supper, and live music under the tent at 6:30 pm prior to the show.
DON'T FORGET...
WPKN HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES "LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS" WITH JOHN LEGUIZAMO
WED OCT 12, 7:30PM
The Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport
TALK WITH SHORAN PIPER CLAN MOTHER FOR GOLDEN HILL PAUGUSSETT
SAT OCT 15, 1PM
Pequot Library, Southport
2ND ANNUAL GREAT WILTON PUMPKIN FEST
SAT OCT 15, 2-4PM
Wilton Historical Society
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