Cultural Events in Western Connecticut
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
You're invited to the Annual Columbus Day Weekend(s) Arts & Fine Craft Show at the historic Merwinsville Hotel. Over 75 local artists will have their work on display including fine art and photography, jewelry, fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, and other fine crafts!
Fall Arts and Fine Crafts Show
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
August 17 – November 3, 2024 · Wed. - Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carriage Barn
Included with site admission
Our award-winning exhibition and program series, #HandsOnHistory, is back for another year of interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.
From sheep to wool. From flax to linen. From mulberry to silk. Until the mid-19th century and the rise of the industrialized textile factory, many Ridgefielders were creating textiles within the community: cultivating raw materials, weaving fabric to use in clothing, housewares, and decoration, and everything in between. This exhibition highlights the production of the three types of textile fibers commonly produced in Ridgefield and the surrounding region - linen, wool, and silk - from the field to the finished fabric.
Discover new ways of thinking about textile history through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities woven throughout the exhibition! Learn about the chemistry of dyes, the geometry of textiles, and the algorithms of quilts and coverlets with interactives that are fun and educational for visitors of all ages. Hands-on activities include carding wool, spinning fibers, dying fabric with natural dyes, and replicating and creating patterns for weaving and embroidery.
Participate in our Community Quilting Project! Signature quilts became popular in the 19th century as mementos and keepsakes from community gatherings, or as gifts for weddings or when families moved west. Each block was made and signed by community and/or family members. Visitors to #HandsOnHistory can add a quilt block to KTM&HC's signature quilt, with a message or signature as a record of everyone who visited the exhibition.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, site admission - including exhibit access - on Sundays in October and early November are FREE! Also included on select Sundays: family demonstrations, where local experts and skilled tradespeople will discuss textile-related topics such as 18th-century weaving, flax processing, Native American textiles, weaving in contemporary art, sheep rearing, and natural dye-making. Individual demonstration dates are listed on our website calendar.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
- NCL Ridgefield
- Jean and Michael Jaykus
- Anita and Nick Donofrio
- Annette and Dan O'Brien
- Joel Third
- Rhonda Hill
- Sara Champion
- Elegant Ridgefield
EXHIBIT: #HandsOnHistory- Threading the Needle
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
Anonymous Society is excited to present Parallel Play, a captivating two-woman art show featuring the works of Linda Colletta and Jennifer Caviola. Running from September 5 through October 19, 2024, this exhibition highlights the dynamic interplay between the artists’ distinct yet complementary styles, united by their innovative use of color and grid structures.
Parallel Play delves into the artists’ shared exploration of abstract space through the medium of paint. Both Colletta and Caviola masterfully layer paint to build rich, textured surfaces, which they then deconstruct and develop into striking geometric compositions. Colletta’s intricate grid-based patterns reveal deep, textural complexity, while Caviola’s bold geometric designs present a crisp, impactful clarity. Their parallel approaches—marked by skillful manipulation of color and form—create a dynamic visual conversation that invites viewers to engage with their individual and collective artistic expressions.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to meet the artists and experience the vibrant dialogue of Parallel Play. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the intersection of abstract art and geometric precision in a lively and engaging atmosphere.
The exhibit will be open September 5 through Thursdays and Fridays from 12-5 pm, Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, or by appointment.
For more information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.
Parallel Play at Anonymous Society
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
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For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
The Danbury Museum and The Danbury Music Centre have created a multi-day celebration focused on honoring Charles Ives on the occasion of his 150th birthday, this October 20th, 2024.
Charles Ives, born in Danbury, CT, on October 20, 1874, was influenced by the sights and sounds of Main Street and the surrounding countryside. He used the inspiring blend of hat factory sounds, multilingual peoples, city life and country life, and created internationally renowned compositions that have inspired the American and international musical community for more than 100 years. Ives Week celebrations—all of them free of charge— honor his life, his work, his family, and his legacy. The diverse artists we have performing are interpreting the Ives cannon for the 21st century.
From October 16 through the 20th, there are free walking tours, guided tours of the Charles Ives Birthplace Museum, a graveside gathering, and three very special local, national, and international musical performances. On Friday, October 18, 7pm at Ives Concert Hall, Ives's Complete Violin Sonatas will be performed by William Harvey, violinist and concertmaster of Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional, and accompanied by renowned pianist Frederic Chiu.
Sunday, October 20, the 150th anniversary of Ives’s birth, features a 3pm performance by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra at Ives Concert Hall, followed by the grand finale of our celebration, Louise Bessette, Canadian pianist and Latitude 45 recording artist, playing Ives Piano Sonata No. 2 at a 6pm concert.
Full schedule and artist bios available at CharlesIves150.org
This is a once-in-a lifetime series of events. Please, join us in celebrating and sharing Charles Edward Ives's enduring American musical legacy!
Charles Ives 150th Birthday Celebration
Inspired by Layo Bright: Dawn and Dusk, a current exhibition at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra String Quartet will perform a concert on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the museum featuring selections from Franz Schubert’s “Rosamunde” Quartet, Joseph Haydn’s “Sunrise” Quartet, Giacomo Puccini’s “Chrysanthemums”, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Fantasiestücke “Humoresque” and more! The connections between the music and the art will be articulated throughout this engaging performance and highlight both the gorgeous music and the beauty and strength of the art.
RSO String Quartet at The Aldrich Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society and the Danbury Music Centre present a free concert in celebration of Danbury's own Pulitzer Priz- winning composer
On Friday, October 18, 7 pm at Ives Concert Hall, join us for a special performance of Ives's Complete Violin Sonatas!
Tickets are FREE and can be booked HERE.
Sonata #1 (1903-1908)
Andante
Largo cantabile
Allegro
Sonata #2 (1909-1910)
Autumn
In the Barn
The Revival
Intermission
Sonata #3 (1902-1914)
Adagio
Allegro
Adagio (cantabile)
Sonata #4, “Children’s Day at the Camp Meeting” (1916)
Allegro (in a rather fast march time - most of the time)
Largo
At the River
Concertmaster of Mexico’s premier orchestra, the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional, and violin faculty at the Universidad Panamericana, violinist, conductor, and composer William Harvey has appeared as violin soloist at Carnegie Hall with the New York Youth Symphony and has performed concerti with orchestras in Argentina, the Philippines, Mexico, and USA. His recording of the violin concerto by Hector Infanzón received two nominations to the Latin Grammys in 2021.
Frederic Chiu plays major venues on five continents: Lincoln Center in New York, Le Châtelet in Paris, the Mozarteum in Buenos Aires, and extensive tours in smaller and unusual venues. He collaborates with Classical music friends Joshua Bell, Pierre Amoyal and the St Lawrence String Quartet, as well as non-Classical friends like jazz pianist Bob James or storyteller David Gonzalez, to bring vivid live piano experiences to all audiences. Frederic Chiu recorded the most extensive complete piano works of Prokofiev, and his personal relationship with the Prokofiev family makes him a world-recognized advocate of the composer.
Ives 150: William Harvey & Frederic Chiu
Anonymous Society is excited to present Parallel Play, a captivating two-woman art show featuring the works of Linda Colletta and Jennifer Caviola. Running from September 5 through October 19, 2024, this exhibition highlights the dynamic interplay between the artists’ distinct yet complementary styles, united by their innovative use of color and grid structures.
Parallel Play delves into the artists’ shared exploration of abstract space through the medium of paint. Both Colletta and Caviola masterfully layer paint to build rich, textured surfaces, which they then deconstruct and develop into striking geometric compositions. Colletta’s intricate grid-based patterns reveal deep, textural complexity, while Caviola’s bold geometric designs present a crisp, impactful clarity. Their parallel approaches—marked by skillful manipulation of color and form—create a dynamic visual conversation that invites viewers to engage with their individual and collective artistic expressions.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to meet the artists and experience the vibrant dialogue of Parallel Play. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the intersection of abstract art and geometric precision in a lively and engaging atmosphere.
The exhibit will be open September 5 through Thursdays and Fridays from 12-5 pm, Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, or by appointment.
For more information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.
Parallel Play at Anonymous Society
You're invited to the Annual Columbus Day Weekend(s) Arts & Fine Craft Show at the historic Merwinsville Hotel. Over 75 local artists will have their work on display including fine art and photography, jewelry, fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, and other fine crafts!
Fall Arts and Fine Crafts Show
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
August 17 – November 3, 2024 · Wed. - Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carriage Barn
Included with site admission
Our award-winning exhibition and program series, #HandsOnHistory, is back for another year of interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.
From sheep to wool. From flax to linen. From mulberry to silk. Until the mid-19th century and the rise of the industrialized textile factory, many Ridgefielders were creating textiles within the community: cultivating raw materials, weaving fabric to use in clothing, housewares, and decoration, and everything in between. This exhibition highlights the production of the three types of textile fibers commonly produced in Ridgefield and the surrounding region - linen, wool, and silk - from the field to the finished fabric.
Discover new ways of thinking about textile history through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities woven throughout the exhibition! Learn about the chemistry of dyes, the geometry of textiles, and the algorithms of quilts and coverlets with interactives that are fun and educational for visitors of all ages. Hands-on activities include carding wool, spinning fibers, dying fabric with natural dyes, and replicating and creating patterns for weaving and embroidery.
Participate in our Community Quilting Project! Signature quilts became popular in the 19th century as mementos and keepsakes from community gatherings, or as gifts for weddings or when families moved west. Each block was made and signed by community and/or family members. Visitors to #HandsOnHistory can add a quilt block to KTM&HC's signature quilt, with a message or signature as a record of everyone who visited the exhibition.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, site admission - including exhibit access - on Sundays in October and early November are FREE! Also included on select Sundays: family demonstrations, where local experts and skilled tradespeople will discuss textile-related topics such as 18th-century weaving, flax processing, Native American textiles, weaving in contemporary art, sheep rearing, and natural dye-making. Individual demonstration dates are listed on our website calendar.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
- NCL Ridgefield
- Jean and Michael Jaykus
- Anita and Nick Donofrio
- Annette and Dan O'Brien
- Joel Third
- Rhonda Hill
- Sara Champion
- Elegant Ridgefield
EXHIBIT: #HandsOnHistory- Threading the Needle
October 19, 2024 · 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sitewide
Free
Explore the museum for FREE on Saturday, October 19, as part of the town's Fall in Love with Ridgefield event.
Visitors get free site admission at KTM&HC all day, which includes a tour of our historic tavern museum and access to our family-friendly interactive exhibit, #HandsOnHistory: Threading the Needle.
Reserve tickets in advance online or day-of at the Visitor Center.
Fall in Love with Ridgefield
WANDA & THE HBH BAND ft. George Potts, (JAZZ)
Celebrating their 18th year together, HBH is a collective effort of talented musicians from NY, CT and MA who musically travel the spectrum of the American Songbook. They deliver unique yet respectful interpretations of the "Standards" whether Broadway, Pop, R&B, Blues or Country from a Jazz perspective.
Innovative and interpretive the group is lead by the stirring and soulful vocals of Wanda L. Houston, the solid percussive piano/keyboard rhythms of Scott Heth and the swinging driving drums of Jay Bradley.
By adding the foundational bass of George Potts, there is a quartet representing over 40 years of professional experience. Each performer has played across the country and abroad. Currently, they play throughout the tristate area, but can often be found performing at The Fife & Drum for dinner and for NYE.
Wanda and the HBH Band
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, 6:30-9:30PM
*Aug 17th
*Sept 28th
*Oct 26th
Taught with joy by an informative, highly experienced and fun-loving instructor.
This is a two-day course - you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel & trim the base during the second visit. Call for scheduling and availability.
All materials included. BYOB
$129 Each.
Registration and payment secure your spot.
(860) 354-4318
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
Clay Play Mini
- August 17th
- Sept 21st
- October 19th
For ages 7 and under with parents. 2:00-4:00PM
This is a chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands on some clay. We show you how then you get on the wheel right away. Smaller children can sit on their parent's lap. $50 ea
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class
Registration and payment secures your spot.
(860) 354-4318 call with any questions.
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar
Clay Play Mini
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
Clay Play Mini
Saturday, October 19th. 2:00-4:00PM
Each date is an individual class.
For ages 7 and under with parents.
This is a chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands on some clay. We show you how then you get on the wheel right away. Smaller children can sit on their parent's lap. $50 ea
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar
Clay Play Mini
The Danbury Museum and The Danbury Music Centre have created a multi-day celebration focused on honoring Charles Ives on the occasion of his 150th birthday, this October 20th, 2024.
Charles Ives, born in Danbury, CT, on October 20, 1874, was influenced by the sights and sounds of Main Street and the surrounding countryside. He used the inspiring blend of hat factory sounds, multilingual peoples, city life and country life, and created internationally renowned compositions that have inspired the American and international musical community for more than 100 years. Ives Week celebrations—all of them free of charge— honor his life, his work, his family, and his legacy. The diverse artists we have performing are interpreting the Ives cannon for the 21st century.
From October 16 through the 20th, there are free walking tours, guided tours of the Charles Ives Birthplace Museum, a graveside gathering, and three very special local, national, and international musical performances. On Friday, October 18, 7pm at Ives Concert Hall, Ives's Complete Violin Sonatas will be performed by William Harvey, violinist and concertmaster of Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional, and accompanied by renowned pianist Frederic Chiu.
Sunday, October 20, the 150th anniversary of Ives’s birth, features a 3pm performance by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra at Ives Concert Hall, followed by the grand finale of our celebration, Louise Bessette, Canadian pianist and Latitude 45 recording artist, playing Ives Piano Sonata No. 2 at a 6pm concert.
Full schedule and artist bios available at CharlesIves150.org
This is a once-in-a lifetime series of events. Please, join us in celebrating and sharing Charles Edward Ives's enduring American musical legacy!
Charles Ives 150th Birthday Celebration
a Studio Affair
Saturday, October 19th 6:30-10:00PM
Ages 21+
Featuring "Pocket Vinyl"
We have established a lively hub where our community can come together, socialize with friends, and engage with new acquaintances.
Our primary focus is on inclusivity and nurturing creativity.
If you're already working on a project, bring it along to continue working on it.
Pocket Vinyl will entertain us with Indie rock like you’ve never seen before
with piano slamming and live painting starting at 9PM.
This is a free event and all are welcome
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318.
a Studio Affair
WANDA & THE HBH BAND ft. George Potts, (JAZZ)
Celebrating their 18th year together, HBH is a collective effort of talented musicians from NY, CT and MA who musically travel the spectrum of the American Songbook. They deliver unique yet respectful interpretations of the "Standards" whether Broadway, Pop, R&B, Blues or Country from a Jazz perspective.
Innovative and interpretive the group is lead by the stirring and soulful vocals of Wanda L. Houston, the solid percussive piano/keyboard rhythms of Scott Heth and the swinging driving drums of Jay Bradley.
By adding the foundational bass of George Potts, there is a quartet representing over 40 years of professional experience. Each performer has played across the country and abroad. Currently, they play throughout the tristate area, but can often be found performing at The Fife & Drum for dinner and for NYE.
For more info go to wandaworld.biz
Wanda Houston and the HBH Band
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
You're invited to the Annual Columbus Day Weekend(s) Arts & Fine Craft Show at the historic Merwinsville Hotel. Over 75 local artists will have their work on display including fine art and photography, jewelry, fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, and other fine crafts!
Fall Arts and Fine Crafts Show
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
October 6, 2024 · 1 to 4 p.m.
Carriage Barn
Free
At #HandsOnHistory Family Demonstrations, local experts and skilled tradespeople will discuss textile-related topics such as 18th-century weaving, flax processing, Native American textiles, weaving in contemporary art, sheep rearing, and natural dye-making.
Did you know that the word "moccasin" comes from the Algonkian word meaning shoe or footwear? On October 20, Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, Education Director for the Institute for American Indian Studies, will talk about the use of leather (tanned animal hides) in Indigenous American clothing and will demonstrate traditional moccasin making. Traditional Indigenous American clothing varies widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element has been the moccasin, a sturdy slipped-shaped type of shoe sewn from leather.
Family Demonstrations are FREE for all visitors as part of free site admission on Sundays from October 6 through November 3. As part of free site admission, visitors can also take a 30-minute Highlights tour of the historic tavern museum.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
- NCL Ridgefield
- Jean and Michael Jaykus
- Anita and Nick Donofrio
- Annette and Dan O'Brien
- Joel Third
- Rhonda Hill
- Sara Champion
- Elegant Ridgefield
#HandsOnHistory Family Demonstration
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
Sunday October 20 at 2:00 pm in the Meeting Room
Presented by Christine Rewinski from the Connecticut Historical Society. With a stage and film career that spanned six decades, Katherine Hepburn became an elegant American icon. Born and raised in Connecticut, Hepburn had a career in stage, film and television that reflected the changing role of women in broader society. The story of her life-long ties to Connecticut offers a complete picture of how Hepburn became the woman and the star she was.
This program is presented by the Newtown Historical Society. Register in advance to save your seat(s) in the Meeting Room.
Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood
Enjoy the music of the Legacy String Quartet
Jazz – Bluegrass – Classical – Tango – Folk
“Harvest Moon” Chamber Concert
Jules Chetcuti – violin
Cristofer Zunun – violin
Dio Oakley – Viola
Dylan Costa – cello
With guest violinist – Anthony Mancuso
605 Ridgebury Rd
Ridgefield, CT
Sunday, Oct 20th
2 PM
Suggested Donation
$15 Per Person
Harvest Moon Chamber Concert with The Legacy String Quartet
Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, October 20th at 4:00 pm as we welcome Fritz Horstman, Artist, Curator and Education Director for the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, for our next ARTalk.
Horstman will divide his ARTalk into three parts: a discussion of the Alberses’ art and lives; his new book based on Josef Albers’s color teaching titled Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments; and how some of the Albers’s ideas have informed his own artwork.
Josef and Anni Albers were two of the most dynamic and important artists of the 20th century. Both were teachers at the German Bauhaus and at the arts-centric and progressive Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Josef was eventually made chair of the Yale School of Art in 1950, thus bringing him and Anni to Connecticut.
Of special note: Horstman has a solo show entitled Valleys and Blue Light, which is on view at the New Britain Museum of American Art from September 5 through March 30, 2025.
Books on the Common will have copies of Interacting with Color for sale and signing.
ARTalk: Unfolding Color with Fritz Horstman of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
Voted Danbury's number 1 solo artist! Co-founder of the J&B Band and solo artist in his own right, Billy Michael has been marching to the beat of popular music from a very early age.
When he was just five years-old, Billy could be heard belting out Ray Charles’ hit “You Don’t Know Me,” which his mother, Dolores, had taught him. In the first grade he was known as “Little Elvis.” The nuns took him from classroom to classroom to sing Elvis’ 1956 hit song “Teddy Bear” for the other students. In high school, he started his first band, Downhill Tangerine, performing songs by Procol Harem and The Doors.
Billy Michael
The Valley Concert Series will open its 24/25 season at Valley Presbyterian Church in Brookfield on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM with a performance by Trio Ondata featuring: Michael Ferri, violin; Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello and Anthony Ratinov, piano.
Please join us as Trio Ondata performs a collection of reflective works from both seminal trio repertoire and some that are off the beaten path, too. It will include trios by Brahms, Beethoven and Gity Razaz.
The trio is a New England-based classical music ensemble who began playing together during their graduate studies at the Yale School of Music. With an inquisitive approach defined by advocacy, dialogue, and thoughtful programming, Trio Ondata strives to use artistry to engage with broader social and cultural contexts, facilitating a connection with wide-ranging repertoire both old and new. A bold and exploratory young ensemble, Trio Ondata has always been drawn to the fringes of the classical repertoire by the belief that music is an ever-evolving, vital means of connection across time and place.
The trio is dedicated to presenting music of the highest caliber from many eras, whether this means contemporary music by historically marginalized artists, obscure Haydn trios performed with Baroque bows, or underperformed works from composers who loom large in the canon. Unafraid of programming that weaves together sounds both familiar and challenging, above all Trio Ondata hopes to invite spaces of close listening in a busy and loud world. We are excited for the return of this talented trio to entertain us again!
The concert is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 gratefully accepted at the door. Parking is free. Handicap parking spaces are also available. Valley is fully wheelchair accessible at the front entrance, with space for wheelchairs in the Sanctuary and handicap accessible restrooms.
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The Valley Music Series Presents Trio Ondata
The Danbury Museum and The Danbury Music Centre have created a multi-day celebration focused on honoring Charles Ives on the occasion of his 150th birthday, this October 20th, 2024.
Charles Ives, born in Danbury, CT, on October 20, 1874, was influenced by the sights and sounds of Main Street and the surrounding countryside. He used the inspiring blend of hat factory sounds, multilingual peoples, city life and country life, and created internationally renowned compositions that have inspired the American and international musical community for more than 100 years. Ives Week celebrations—all of them free of charge— honor his life, his work, his family, and his legacy. The diverse artists we have performing are interpreting the Ives cannon for the 21st century.
From October 16 through the 20th, there are free walking tours, guided tours of the Charles Ives Birthplace Museum, a graveside gathering, and three very special local, national, and international musical performances. On Friday, October 18, 7pm at Ives Concert Hall, Ives's Complete Violin Sonatas will be performed by William Harvey, violinist and concertmaster of Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional, and accompanied by renowned pianist Frederic Chiu.
Sunday, October 20, the 150th anniversary of Ives’s birth, features a 3pm performance by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra at Ives Concert Hall, followed by the grand finale of our celebration, Louise Bessette, Canadian pianist and Latitude 45 recording artist, playing Ives Piano Sonata No. 2 at a 6pm concert.
Full schedule and artist bios available at CharlesIves150.org
This is a once-in-a lifetime series of events. Please, join us in celebrating and sharing Charles Edward Ives's enduring American musical legacy!
Charles Ives 150th Birthday Celebration
We are grateful to our sponsors: William Baker & Elizabeth King
City of Danbury Cultural Commission (Presenting Sponsor), Western Connecticut State University, Savings Bank of Danbury, Donald & Patricia Weeden, Amber Room Colonnade, Hopkins School, The Rizzo Companies.
Ives 150: Danbury Symphony Orchestra
The Grand Finale of our #Ives150 celebration! Latitude 45 Arts recording artist and pianist, Louise Bessette will perform Charles Ives's Piano Sonata No. 2 "Concord".
Tickets are FREE and General Admission tickets can be booked HERE!
"An exhilarating and elegant concert pianist, Louise Bessette is recognized internationally as one of today’s preeminent interpreters of the music of our time. She has recorded most of the major works of Messiaen for solo piano as well as the music of Elliott Carter, Charles Ives, music on Spanish themes and tango and several CDs of chamber music including the works of Gubaidulina, Schnittke and Serge Arcuri.
She possesses a unique combination of eclectic repertoire and impeccable delivery. Recipient of numerous prizes and awards, notably the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for her Lifetime Artistic Achievement, she is a champion of the music of our time."
Ives 150 Celebration - Grand Finale: Pianist, Louise Bessette
Learn more HERE
About John Scofield:
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist that NPR called “one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation.”
A three-time Grammy winner, Scofield has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ jazz, acoustic chamber jazz, electronically tinged groove music, jam band style, and orchestral ensembles with ease and enthusiasm.
He’s recorded nearly 50 albums as a leader in the company of such major players as Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Brad Mehldau and Eddie Harris.
About John Scofield Trio:
There has been a John Scofield Trio at play since the late 70’s and it undisputedly remains his favorite format. The newest incarnation – Scofield on guitar, bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart are having fun. They sail through tightly knit sets that typify the musical diversity that has colored Scofield’s long career: time honored jazz standards, rock and blues classics, savvy original Scofield compositions and whatever assorted off-the-cuff improvisations that turn up on a whim. More than just a collection of tunes, they play music that embodies the spirit that has kept improvisational jazz vigorous and visceral since its start.
John Scofield Trio ft Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.
Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit. Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,
drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.
Meditation - Relax and Unwind
Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life. Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.
Residents $105.00
Non-residents $125.00
Class Times:
10-11 AM
6:15-7:15 PM
Pop Up Option Available
Not sure you can make all the sessions? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.
Same class times.
Residents $25
Non-residents $30
Art of Sound Meditation, Pop Up Classes Available
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!
Monday Night Movies
Jeanine Chayka of Inspired Vibrations is ready to take you on a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and soul nourishment. With a combination of guided meditation and sound vibrations, she activates your mind and body to unwind, letting go of pesky stressors and emotional baggage. It is time to let your inner Zen shine! Register and join her for a sound-tastic adventure.
Jeanine is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, certified Practitioner in Reiki Energy 1 & 2 and Meditation guide. She offers individual and group sessions of Sound and Vibrational Healing and Meditation and Sound classes to heal the mind, body and spirit. Some of her sessions and classes include the accompaniment of her Crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes,
drums, ocean drum, a rain stick and a variety of sound vibration instruments to heal.
Meditation - Relax and Unwind
Jeanine will offer a guided meditation each class with a focus to bring peace and harmony to your life. Each class will talk about the energy centers, intentions, and ways to relax and unwind at home between classes. The class will include soft music to allow you to relax throughout the guided meditation and beyond leaving you with a feeling of a deep sleep and a release of any stress and worry that you came with.
Residents $105.00
Non-residents $125.00
Class Times:
10-11 AM
6:15-7:15 PM
Pop Up Option Available
Not sure you can make all the sessions? Jeanine is delighted to give you the flexibility of Pop Up Classes. Register for as many that fit your schedule as you like.
Same class times.
Residents $25
Non-residents $30
Art of Sound Meditation, Pop Up Classes Available
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
A violent storm, murder plots, and a romance set the scene for this play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:30-7:45 PM
Monday Night Classics Book Club
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
Senior Clay Hand-building
2 separate classes.
Class 1) Starting Tuesday, October 8th, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Class 2) Starting Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Both are 8 week sessions.
We can take up to 10 students in each class.
This is for Seniors 60+
Skillfully taught by Claire, you will learn the art of making various
creations, with step-by-step instructions.
Whether you have worked with clay before, or you want to try something new. All levels are welcome, this class is beginner friendly.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT.
Registration form and payment secure your spot.
Call with any questions (860) 354-4318.
Senior Clay Hand-building
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other medium to create their own masterpieces. They will complete and take home a different art project each week!
Requirements:
Clothes that you don't mind getting paint on!
Coordinator:
Roberta Baker
Residents $80, Non-residents $100
Crafty Art for Kids
Special Guest! Armen Garo, "Coco" Cogliano, will be at the sitdown to tell it like it is.
Sopranos Fans: Come to this group discussion on one of the most influential and beloved TV shows of our time. Trivia and gabagool! (Don't wear a wire!)
The Sopranos 25th Anniversary Sitdown
This session will focus on the open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans. Participants will gain insights into choosing the best coverage options, understanding premium and cost-sharing details, and accessing marketplace or private insurance options for themselves and their families.
Understanding Health Insurance Part II: Individual & Family Enrollment
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
Let Prabha Makayee guide you in the steps of meditation to help you navigate the challenges in your life.
WEDNESDAYS
3:30-4:30 PM
Mindfulness Meditation for Adults
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to welcome Mark Schenker to present a series of online lectures this fall on novels that engage the themes of curiosity and exploring. Dr. Schenker, formerly of Yale College and a frequent lecturer at the Ridgefield Library, began with Cloud Cuckoo Land (2021), Anthony Doerr’s, inventive and wide-ranging tale that spans Western civilization from Ancient Greece through 15th-century Constantinople to the present-day US, and into the 22nd century.
Turning from the public sphere, on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm Mark will now discuss the personal self-discovery of Janie Crawford, the protagonist of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937). Janie, an African-American woman in 1930s Florida, confronts and shapes her destiny through three marriages and a murder trial. Please register for the Zoom link.
Mark's final lecture in the series will be on Wednesday, November 20th, covering the Norwegian novel, Out Stealing Horses (2003).
This program is part of the Library’s fall scholarly series, The Curious Mind: Exploration and Discovery, which is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Explore Literature with Dr. Mark Schenker: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" (Online)
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to welcome artist Bonnie Figgatt as she exhibits her botanical drawings and monotypes in our Art Gallery from October 24 - November 21st. All are invited to stop by and meet Bonnie at an Artist's Reception on Saturday, October 26th between 2:00-4:00 pm.
Bonnie has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive coursework in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art. She recently added monotype printmaking to her practice, first studying at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk.
Drawing tends to be exacting and precise; monotype is less controlled and can be unpredictable. Bonnie has found that alternating between drawing and printmaking refreshes and informs her work.
Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt at the Ridgefield Library
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
Anonymous Society is thrilled to present Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, a captivating group exhibition showcasing the innovative encaustic works of eight remarkable women artists. Running from October 24 to November 17, 2024, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the unique fusion of color, texture, and emotion of encaustic artwork.
Encaustic painting, an ancient technique blending heated beeswax with pigments and resin, elevates simple materials into complex, layered expressions. In Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, the featured artists explore a range of themes, from abstract forms to evocative landscapes, each offering a fresh, personal interpretation that inspires both wonder and introspection. The exhibition celebrates the versatility of encaustic art while highlighting the significant contributions of women artists within this historic medium, each sharing a distinct narrative and artistic journey.
Featured Artists: Christina Brady (Saugerties, NY), Andrea Carracedo (Spain), Tracy Casagrande Clancy (Cincinnati, OH), Alaina Enslen (Hudson Valley, NY), Sally Hootnick (Syracuse & Chautauqua, NY), Lorra Kurtz (Atlanta, GA), Michele Randall (State College, PA), Terri Yacovelli (Central Pennsylvania).
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 26th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to celebrate the artists and their art. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore
Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5pm, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment.
For more information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.
Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nuvance Health is hosting a special speaker series dedicated to raising awareness and providing valuable information on breast cancer. Dr. Christina Wolchok will lead a discussion on breast cancer at the New Milford Public Library on October 24th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Breast Health
GRADES 6-12
Learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to edit photos! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12.
Thursdays
5:30-6:30 pm
Teen Photography
Stress happens to all of us. Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress differently? Can going through stressful times without stress be a learned skill? Whatever your age or situation, this presentation will provide 10 tips to manage stress. Everyone will learn a technique to minimize stress and maximize vitality.
Presented by Wendy Hurwitz: A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.
Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.
Stress Tips for Everyone
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!
Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.
This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!
Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java
Learn more HERE
The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, under the direction of Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos – original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club – continues the legacy of the legendary group of keeping the arts, music, and culture of Cuba alive.
The exciting, new stage production features a repertoire pulled from their greatest hits, many of which were composed by Ramos, and deep-dive cuts, including music from the Grammy-winning, self-titled Buena Vista Social Club album, released in 1997 and enshrined into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.
Ramos is joined by an all-star ensemble including original Buena Vista Social Club members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (Congas, Bongo), Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz (Piano) and Fabían Garcia (Bass).
To date, The Buena Vista Social Club and related projects have global sales that stand at over fifty million, making it the biggest-selling Cuban music project in history. As one critic put it, Buena Vista has become “world music’s equivalent of The Dark Side of the Moon.”
Part of the Westchester Automated Gate World Music Series
Buena Vista Social Orchestra
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
More information here:
The Saugatuck Cosmology: Photographs by Bill Gore
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to welcome artist Bonnie Figgatt as she exhibits her botanical drawings and monotypes in our Art Gallery from October 24 - November 21st. All are invited to stop by and meet Bonnie at an Artist's Reception on Saturday, October 26th between 2:00-4:00 pm.
Bonnie has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive coursework in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art. She recently added monotype printmaking to her practice, first studying at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk.
Drawing tends to be exacting and precise; monotype is less controlled and can be unpredictable. Bonnie has found that alternating between drawing and printmaking refreshes and informs her work.
Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt at the Ridgefield Library
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
Anonymous Society is thrilled to present Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, a captivating group exhibition showcasing the innovative encaustic works of eight remarkable women artists. Running from October 24 to November 17, 2024, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the unique fusion of color, texture, and emotion of encaustic artwork.
Encaustic painting, an ancient technique blending heated beeswax with pigments and resin, elevates simple materials into complex, layered expressions. In Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, the featured artists explore a range of themes, from abstract forms to evocative landscapes, each offering a fresh, personal interpretation that inspires both wonder and introspection. The exhibition celebrates the versatility of encaustic art while highlighting the significant contributions of women artists within this historic medium, each sharing a distinct narrative and artistic journey.
Featured Artists: Christina Brady (Saugerties, NY), Andrea Carracedo (Spain), Tracy Casagrande Clancy (Cincinnati, OH), Alaina Enslen (Hudson Valley, NY), Sally Hootnick (Syracuse & Chautauqua, NY), Lorra Kurtz (Atlanta, GA), Michele Randall (State College, PA), Terri Yacovelli (Central Pennsylvania).
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 26th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to celebrate the artists and their art. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore
Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5pm, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment.
For more information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.
Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
October 25 – 27, 2024 · 5 to 8 p.m.
Sitewide
$25/adults, $10/kids
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Ghosts of Ridgefield is a series of spooky and fun ghost tours happening three nights only: Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26; and Sunday, October 27.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Get yours before they sell out!
Led by a KTM&HC guide, our popular specialty tours offer ghostly encounters and storytelling with a historic twist. Traverse the museum’s site and encounter the ghosts of some of Ridgefield’s former residents, who are eager to share their stories with passersby. The ghosts haunting KTM&HC this year and showcasing the town’s rich history include a Scottish immigrant cook who worked for the Gilberts in the early 20th Century; a journalist who helped anti-Nazi refugees escape from France during WWII; a Black woman whose life was shaped by 19th century prejudice and racism; a leading women's suffrage activist; a survivor of the Battle of Ridgefield; and a Wild Thing.
Ghosts of Ridgefield is a family-friendly event, recommended for adults and kids ages 7 and older. Sponsorship opportunities are available - email Executive Director Hildegard Grob at hgrob@keelertavernmuseum.org.
Tours go out every ten minutes, with the last tour departing at 7 p.m. Tours hold a maximum of ten people and are about an hour in length. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes: tours are exclusively outdoors, rain or shine.
Sponsored by Donnelly, McNaramar, and Gustafson, P.C.; and Rieve Fire Protection. Thank you!
Ghosts of Ridgefield
Get festive and make your own mug! Participants will be making a mug using a hand built technique. Working with a slab of clay, you will decorate using texture, cutting and mold the mug and adding a handle. At the end, you will choose the glaze that Roberta will apply after the firing. When the mugs are fired a second time, she will bring them back to Gallery25. Workshop participants will be notified as to when to come to the gallery to pick up their mug.
Registration is required online or through this link: https://square.link/u/DnssFPfm
Friday, Oct 25
6-7:30pm
Cost is $40.
Age is 15+.
There is a maximum of 5 participants and minimum of 3.
Make your own mug--Pottery Class
One-Day Doodle Workshop
There are many benefits to Doodling, from improved memory, to creative development, to (my favorite) stress reduction.
Join us for this one day workshop where you will learn different patterns to help you develop your own “Doodle Language”.
For adults 18+
Price $35 + $10 supply fee = $45
All materials included
Doodle to Destress
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to welcome artist Bonnie Figgatt as she exhibits her botanical drawings and monotypes in our Art Gallery from October 24 - November 21st. All are invited to stop by and meet Bonnie at an Artist's Reception on Saturday, October 26th between 2:00-4:00 pm.
Bonnie has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive coursework in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art. She recently added monotype printmaking to her practice, first studying at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk.
Drawing tends to be exacting and precise; monotype is less controlled and can be unpredictable. Bonnie has found that alternating between drawing and printmaking refreshes and informs her work.
Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt at the Ridgefield Library
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
Join the Fairfield County Writers Group for their monthly write-in! Get motivated to write more and discuss issues with other writers.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
1:00-4:00 PM
Fairfield County Writers Group
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
America Sings!
This concert will feature works by American composers. On the program will be the well-known and endearing work by Randall Thompson, “Frostiana”, which sets seven poems by Robert Frost to music. Emma Lou Diemer, who recently passed away, wrote “Three Madrigals”, a work set to three Shakespearean texts. To round out the program, the chorus will sing two works by groundbreaking composer Florence Price, “Praise the Lord” and “Resignation”, Ola Gjeilo’s haunting setting of “Ubi Caritas, and Morten Lauridsen’s “Sure on this Shining Night” and “Dirait-on!” Organist Joshua Ehlebracht will perform a special prelude as a part of the concert which begins at 4 pm.
Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
Danbury Concert Chorus: American Sings!
October 25 – 27, 2024 · 5 to 8 p.m.
Sitewide
$25/adults, $10/kids
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Ghosts of Ridgefield is a series of spooky and fun ghost tours happening three nights only: Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26; and Sunday, October 27.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Get yours before they sell out!
Led by a KTM&HC guide, our popular specialty tours offer ghostly encounters and storytelling with a historic twist. Traverse the museum’s site and encounter the ghosts of some of Ridgefield’s former residents, who are eager to share their stories with passersby. The ghosts haunting KTM&HC this year and showcasing the town’s rich history include a Scottish immigrant cook who worked for the Gilberts in the early 20th Century; a journalist who helped anti-Nazi refugees escape from France during WWII; a Black woman whose life was shaped by 19th century prejudice and racism; a leading women's suffrage activist; a survivor of the Battle of Ridgefield; and a Wild Thing.
Ghosts of Ridgefield is a family-friendly event, recommended for adults and kids ages 7 and older. Sponsorship opportunities are available - email Executive Director Hildegard Grob at hgrob@keelertavernmuseum.org.
Tours go out every ten minutes, with the last tour departing at 7 p.m. Tours hold a maximum of ten people and are about an hour in length. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes: tours are exclusively outdoors, rain or shine.
Sponsored by Donnelly, McNaramar, and Gustafson, P.C.; and Rieve Fire Protection. Thank you!
Ghosts of Ridgefield
Anonymous Society is thrilled to present Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, a captivating group exhibition showcasing the innovative encaustic works of eight remarkable women artists. Running from October 24 to November 17, 2024, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the unique fusion of color, texture, and emotion of encaustic artwork.
Encaustic painting, an ancient technique blending heated beeswax with pigments and resin, elevates simple materials into complex, layered expressions. In Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax, the featured artists explore a range of themes, from abstract forms to evocative landscapes, each offering a fresh, personal interpretation that inspires both wonder and introspection. The exhibition celebrates the versatility of encaustic art while highlighting the significant contributions of women artists within this historic medium, each sharing a distinct narrative and artistic journey.
Featured Artists: Christina Brady (Saugerties, NY), Andrea Carracedo (Spain), Tracy Casagrande Clancy (Cincinnati, OH), Alaina Enslen (Hudson Valley, NY), Sally Hootnick (Syracuse & Chautauqua, NY), Lorra Kurtz (Atlanta, GA), Michele Randall (State College, PA), Terri Yacovelli (Central Pennsylvania).
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 26th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to celebrate the artists and their art. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore
Anonymous Society hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5pm, Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment.
For more information, visit www.anonymoussocietygallery.com or email info@anonymoussocietygallery.com.
Igniting Reverie: Works in Wax OPENING RECEPTION
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, October 26th, 6:30-9:30PM
What could be more fun than a bunch of ladies laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
This is a two-day course - you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it's out of the kiln. BYOB $129 Each.
Women, Wine, & Wheel
NEW ART SHOW! Falling for Art
Friday, August 30 with opening reception on September 7, 4pm to 6pm with light refreshments and wine. All are welcome to attend!
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
New Milford Commission on the Arts
11 Railroad St., New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-6009 * gallery25ct.com
Open hours are Friday & Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 10-4
Gallery 25 invites you to its “Falling For Art” show featuring our 23 members.
With the coming of the beautiful Fall season, we are delighted to announce our Falling for Art Show! Enjoy our member artists’ best work in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, glass art, collages, assemblages, mixed media, photography, wood work, wearable art jewelry and more not-to-be-missed works.
In addition to the diverse range of art on display, Gallery 25 is excited to welcome a new artist to its gallery. Betsy Duckworth, an environmental sculptor who creates using found natural objects, will be showcasing her unique and captivating work and Jim Stasiak an award-winning photographic artist, musician and printing arts professional. His photography spans documentary, creative, travel and constructed imaging.
The public is also invited to attend one of Gallery 25’s exciting artist workshops:
• Adele Moros will be giving one of her popular Acrylic Demonstrations on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 3pm.
• Christy Bonaiuto will be holding a “Glow Glam Pour Painting” class on October 13th from 11am to Noon. Registration will be online shortly!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering many enjoyable activities, among them well-reviewed restaurants, pubs and unique shops, as well as an Art Deco movie theater, an innovative playhouse, Theaterworks, and a historical New England green. Plan a fun weekend in our fine town! G25 wishes to thank the town of New Milford and the New Milford Commission on the Arts for their continued generous support.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes and events!
Falling into Art --Art Show
Open Studio - All welcome
Indoor gallery and outdoor sculpture.
Open Fri-Sun through the month of October. Open 10am-6pm.
David Boyajian Open Studio
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to welcome artist Bonnie Figgatt as she exhibits her botanical drawings and monotypes in our Art Gallery from October 24 - November 21st. All are invited to stop by and meet Bonnie at an Artist's Reception on Saturday, October 26th between 2:00-4:00 pm.
Bonnie has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive coursework in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art. She recently added monotype printmaking to her practice, first studying at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk.
Drawing tends to be exacting and precise; monotype is less controlled and can be unpredictable. Bonnie has found that alternating between drawing and printmaking refreshes and informs her work.
Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt at the Ridgefield Library
Join us for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition from Saturday, September 28th through Sunday, October 27th. Visit our website for more details.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists' 47th Annual Juried Exhibition
Join Amber Vlangas of Mindful Art and Sound for an Immersive Sound Experience
What To Expect:
- Guided Meditation & Visualization
- Vibrations of Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Chimes and more.
- Release, Relaxation & Balance
Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring their own yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering and anything else to make themselves comfortable. This Sound Bath Sunday session will take place from 1-2pm.
About Your Sound & Meditation Guide: Amber Vlangas, MAT is an artist, certified Meditation Specialist, Mindful and Meditative ArtTeacher, Restorative Circle-keeper, and Sound Healer. She has always had a heart for holding space and helping others. Her work is grounded in the truth that every person has the ability to access their power, potential, and creativity when given the safety and encouragement they need to do so. She invites people into accessible and mindful art activities, guided meditation, music making, and sound journeying to help them relax, renew, and open pathways to enhanced mind-body connection, imagination, self-awareness and overall balance. Amber holds certifications accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance, The Mindful Art Alliance, The Meditation Organization and the Complementary Medical Association.
Sound Bath Sunday With AMber VLangas
For the Fall, The Meetinghouse has a great show featuring the work of 3 Photographers – Colin Harrison, Marcy Juran and Terry Tougas , from the Brookfield Craft Center.
It will be an exhibition of Photographic Works.
Artist Reception on Sept. 8th from 2-4pm.
Learn more about the photographers at:
https://meetinghouse.life/2024/08/21/beyond-the-frame-photography-show/
Fall Photography Show at The Meetinghouse from Sept. 8th thru Oct. 27th
The monthly acoustic song circle is for anyone who enjoys singing or playing an instrument. Everyone takes a turn and may invite others to sing and play along. No expertise is necessary. The circle is a great way for new musicians to play in a supportive, encouraging environment. Listeners, of course, are welcome.
Our next meetup will be on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 at Shields Hall.
Questions may be directed to Marcia Simha at 203 240 0486.
Free
Acoustic Song Circle
Gabriela Mikova Johnson - Soprano
Chris Cantu - Tenor
Susan Brown - Piano
Stephen Paul Johnson - Narration
“Americana: A Concert of American Music”, celebrating Danbury’s native son, Charles Ives.
Join us for the launch of The Knitting Witch by Norma Kassirer, illustrated by Mark Richardson, on Sunday September 22nd at 4:00pm. We will host Norma's daughter, Susan, and illustrator Mark Richardson as we discuss how this wonderful book came into existence! Registration suggested due to space.
About the book: Beloved author Norma Kassirer, known for her classic children’s novel Magic Elizabeth, brings to life another enchanting tale
with her newly rediscovered manuscript, The Knitting Witch. This magical story, beautifully illustrated by Mark Richardson, will captivate readers of all ages upon its release in September 2024.
Book launch for The Knitting Witch at Byrd's Books
October 25 – 27, 2024 · 5 to 8 p.m.
Sitewide
$25/adults, $10/kids
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Ghosts of Ridgefield is a series of spooky and fun ghost tours happening three nights only: Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26; and Sunday, October 27.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Get yours before they sell out!
Led by a KTM&HC guide, our popular specialty tours offer ghostly encounters and storytelling with a historic twist. Traverse the museum’s site and encounter the ghosts of some of Ridgefield’s former residents, who are eager to share their stories with passersby. The ghosts haunting KTM&HC this year and showcasing the town’s rich history include a Scottish immigrant cook who worked for the Gilberts in the early 20th Century; a journalist who helped anti-Nazi refugees escape from France during WWII; a Black woman whose life was shaped by 19th century prejudice and racism; a leading women's suffrage activist; a survivor of the Battle of Ridgefield; and a Wild Thing.
Ghosts of Ridgefield is a family-friendly event, recommended for adults and kids ages 7 and older. Sponsorship opportunities are available - email Executive Director Hildegard Grob at hgrob@keelertavernmuseum.org.
Tours go out every ten minutes, with the last tour departing at 7 p.m. Tours hold a maximum of ten people and are about an hour in length. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes: tours are exclusively outdoors, rain or shine.
Sponsored by Donnelly, McNaramar, and Gustafson, P.C.; and Rieve Fire Protection. Thank you!
Ghosts of Ridgefield
"The Saugatuck Cosmology" is an exhibition by Redding photographer Bill Gore that incorporates works that span natural and human-made worlds. There is a palpable sense of flow in Gore’s multi-layered compositions, influenced by the works of painters like Pat Steir, Robert Rauschenberg, Uta Barth and Gerhard Richter.
Gore explores dream-like spaces, and there is a feeling of passing in between aspects of reality. Each layer reveals something otherwise hidden in plain sight. We are simultaneously looking at and through the works, seeing different layers in conversation with each other.
Bill Gore says in his artist statement, "The intent of my lens-based image making is not to represent buildings and trees but to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. I photograph the landscape and return to the studio where images are passed into virtual space, something like a digital bardo."
Bill Gore grew up in Louisiana and seemed always to have a special connection to the natural sciences, the environment, and photography. He studied chemistry in college, received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and from there went on to work as a researcher in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and imaging science. For a time, he led a research laboratory at Polaroid and contributed to the development of new photographic media. Bill studied photography with Sandi Haber Fifield and now lives and works in Connecticut. His photographic arts are grounded in the American landscape and search for ways to rethink the possibilities for visual expression. He recently co-authored “The Saugatuck Cosmology” with writer Ted Wade, and this work will be featured in the 2024 Photobook Exhibition at the Griffin Museum. His works are widely exhibited across New England including The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, The Rowayton Arts Center, The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, The Loft Artists Association, The Shoreline Artists Group, The Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Griffin Museum Lafayette Gallery.
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