Arts & Entertainment
What's Up This Weekend: Region 15 Art Show, Earth Day
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
Southbury: Region 15 Art Show
Where: Pomperaug High School, Southbury
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: To celebrate the Art Show’s 25th Anniversary, district art teachers invited Region 15 alumni to showcase their artwork at the high school and share the impact that the Region 15 fine arts program has had on their lives.
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Bethany: Barn Dance Fundraiser
Where: 312 Litchfield Turnpike
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When: Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: This family friendly event will feature live music, a silent auction with lots of service items including music lessons and instruments as well as donations from local businesses, and a barn dance called by local favorite Bill Fischer.
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Bethel: Bethel Blooms Craft Fair
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Admission is free
Description: The craft fair will take place on the front lawn of the Municipal Center.
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Brookfield: Moving Sale
Where: 78 Long Meadow Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: Moving family hosts tag sale.
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Brookfield: OKLAHOMA!
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. (More dates available by clicking on headline)
Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for students, faculty and seniors; free to children five and younger
Description: The Brookfield High School Curtain Players present their spring musical extravaganza, "OKLAHOMA!"
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Darien: Andy Smiles Forever Foundation Event
Where: Middlesex Middle School, 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
When: 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Cost: $20
Description: Attend a Zumba master class; get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED); buy from the “Andy Smiles Forever Store”; participate in the raffle of a high-end Ultrabook and other great prizes; bid in a silent auction—all at the "Andy Smiles Forever" fundraising event.
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Darien: African Art Show
Where: Darien Nature Center
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Cost: Admission is free
Description: "Come see the opening of a unique art, prints and textiles exhibit and shop elegant product from across the Continent. Sales benefit Thanda's work to care for and educate HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa and Unite's work to advance women's health, education and microfinance programs across East Africa."
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Easton: Multifamily Tag Sale
Where: 359 Silver Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: Many treasures including Dutch heirlooms, dishware, vases, figurines and even wooden shoes. Games, books, small furniture, consignment quality childrens' clothing and more. No early birds, please.
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Fairfield: McKinley School Carnival
Where: Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road
When: Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 26, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Varies. Wristbands will be available for purchase all Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Description: Come, have fun, and enjoy the rides and games at the anticipated annual McKinley School Carnival.
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Greenwich: Paper Shredding—Shred Sensitive Documents
Where: Island Beach Parking Lot, Arch Street & Steamboat Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per box - 8 box maximum
Description: Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Greenwich Green & Clean with The First Bank of Greenwich & Santaguida Sanitation are holding the shred fest for sensitive documents and papers.
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Greenwich: Emergency Animal Response Service
Where: Choice Pet, 80 E. Putnam Ave.
When: Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) was formed based on similar efforts undertaken with specialized teams dedicated to animals in disasters. Members of EARS have the specialized expertise, knowledge, training, and resources in both animal and emergency response fields to provide a dedicated focus on animals in need during disasters. Learn how to prepare your family's pet before disaster strikes.
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Milford: The Wiz at Jonathan Law
Where: Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave.
When: April 26 at 7 p.m., April 27 at 7 p.m., April 28 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Students/Adults and $5 for Seniors
Description: With a cast of over fifty people, the 1970’s Best Musical Tony Award Winning super soul musical version L. Frank Baum’s of "The Wizard of Oz" with Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls has a Book by William F. Brown and features the songs Ease on down the Road and Everybody Rejoice.
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New Canaan: The Wolf Conservation Center Visits
Where: Village Critter Outfitter: 107 Cherry Street
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:00 PM Add to calendar
Cost: Free
Description: Village Critter Outfitter is hosting an environmental education event to learn about the local wolf conservation efforts.
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Newtown: Earth Day Festival
Where: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: From a huge line-up of kids' activities (including The FunArt Bus), a Silent Auction and litter pick-up to live music/performances, Birds of Prey exhibit, T-Shirt Tie-Dying and tons of tasty food, the festival is the place to be for helping our community become a bit more aware of being "green."
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Newtown: Gardening Gurus Trade and Swap
Where: Dickinson Memorial Park, Elm Dr & Brushy Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: $5
Description: Trade your plants, bulbs, shrubs, seeds, books, tools, gardening related gems. What fun! Last year some of the goodies included: plant id tags, canna lilies, chives, sedum, lamb's ear, cat nip, false sea onion, iris, books, seeds galore.
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Newtown: BubbleMania!
Where: Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m.
Cost: $8
Description: The Newtown Junior Women’s Club (NJWC) is pleased to present international comic bubble artist, Casey Carle, the mastermind of BubbleMania. This soapy spectacular combines visual comedy, quick wit, and Big Band music with beautiful bubbles, creating an interactive treat for the whole family!
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Newtown: Baseball FanFest
When: Saturday, April 27, 12:30 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Bring the whole family and join us for a very special day of fun at Glander Field on Saturday, April 27 from 12:30-2:30pm! We'll have games, prizes, raffles, Newtown Baseball apparel for sale and a few special surprises! Enjoy ballpark style hot dogs, popcorn, treats and more at the Snack Shack.
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Newtown: Spring Fling Block Party
Where: Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (S.H.O.P.), Church Hill Rd & Washington Ave, Sandy Hook
When: Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Come on down and experience Sandy Hook. Our local shops will be offering fun for all ages - kids, families and adults! Outdoor live music all day! Facepainting, chalk walk, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, discounts and more!
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Norwalk: Steampunk Exhibit Opens
Where: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave .
When: Now through June 15
Cost: Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Children under 8 are admitted free.
Description: Art called steampunk has influenced everything from product design to fashion to fine art and will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
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Orange: Great Basement Book Sale
Where: Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Cost for books varies
Description: Come for a giant sale of new and gently used books, magazines, DVDs, and more. There's something for everyone in the family.
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Orange: Tag Sale
Where: 797 Rail Fence Road
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 10 a..m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: Furniture, yard equipment, tools, knick-knacks. No early birds.
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Ridgefield: BandJam
Where: Ridgefield Playhouse
When: Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: The best middle school and high school band around will rock out at the Playhouse during Ridgefield BandJam 2013. What began as a charity event for The Playhouse has become a much anticipated competition where middle school and high school students perform before a panel of industry professionals for the title of BandJam Winner. Visit www.ridgefieldbandjam.com for more details.
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Shelton: Redeemable Bottle and Can Drive
Where: Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Shelton High School Marching Gaels hold a Redeemable Bottle and Can drive on the last Saturday of every month. All donations go directly to fund their competitions.
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Shelton: SHS Softball Fundraiser Car Wash
Where: Shelton Community Center, 41 Church St.
When: Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: The Shelton High School softball players will be holding a fundraiser car wash.
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Stamford: The Art of Bonsai
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
When: Friday, April 26, 1 p.m.
Cost: Free w/ gate admission
Description: To celebrate Arbor Day, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Yama Ki Bonsai Society of the Greater New York Area are proud to present the family-friendly second annual exhibition: "Art of the Bonsai."
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Trumbull: The Drifters Perform
Where: Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Rd.
When: Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band proudly presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Thomas and The Drifters. When the "Five Crowns" appeared as an opening act at the Apollo Theater in the late ‘50’s, it was Thomas’ voice that George Treadwell heard before he fired his famous group, The Drifters. He hastily recruited "The Crowns" to become the new "Drifters.” The new Drifters first release was in 1959, a song called "There Goes My Baby." I am sure that there is no need for you to wonder what Thomas’ is up to these days, because "The Drifters" songs are still alive and well. In 1988 Charlie Thomas, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thomas also received the Rhythm and Blues Award in 1999 for lifetime achievement and was inducted in the Vocal Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Weston: WestonArts Celebration of the Arts
Where: St. Francis Church, 35 Norfield Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m.
Cost: $45
Description: Displays of works by local visual artists and sculptors (all artwork available for sale). Musical performances including an outstanding line-up of
Weston's own professional performers and musicians, representing dance, opera, musical theater, cabaret, acoustic, and jazz. 50/50 raffle. BYO beverage.
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Wilton: "Enchanted April" Opens
Where: Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane
When: April 26, 27, 28, May 2, 3, 4. Evenings at 8, Sunday at 2.
Cost: $20
Description: Feeling lost in their marriages and within the rapidly shifting social currents of post-WWI London, two unhappy middle-class housewives rent a villa in Italy for an impulsive holiday away from their everyday lives, reluctantly recruiting a pair of independent upper-class women to share the cost and experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four clash – and then begin to bloom – rediscovering themselves in ways that they never could have imagined.
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Wilton: Estate Sale
Where: 18 Evans Lane
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: Collectibles, household & kitchen, furniture, clothing and more.
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Wilton: Wilton Cub Scout Pack 22 Spring Fishing Derby
Where: Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road
When: Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m.
Cost: $10
Description: The entry fee covers bait, everyone is encouraged to bring their own rod, and it is spin fishing only so no license is needed. The pond is freshly stocked, and the fish are expected to be biting!
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Woodbridge: Neighborhood Tag Sale Benefits Breast Cancer Walk
Where: 7 High St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: A resident will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on June 1-2, 2013 in Chicago and needs to raise a minimum of $1,800 to walk. All money earned during the sale will go towardt the fundraising effort. Rain or shine.
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Woodbury: Flanders Story Time for Young Children
Where: Flanders Nature Center, 5 Church Hill Road
When: Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $5
Description: Weekly topics are designed to encourage children ages 3 to 5 and adults to explore nature, discover art and learn about farming together. Live animal demonstrations, specimens to observe and touch, crafts and nature walks on Flanders’ 200-acre campus are all part of investigating the great outdoors.
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Woodbury: Earth Day
Where: Hollow Park, Hollow Road and Sycamore Avenue
When: Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Description: Vendors, delicious food, live music and more. Visit the Earth Day website for more information.
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