Norwalk, CT – On Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 2 p.m. the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will present author and scholar Eve M. Kahn for an illustrated virtual talk on the forgotten American impressionist, Mary Rogers Williams. Ms. Kahn said, “I grew up visiting the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum and can’t wait to bring my research and…
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Connecticut Public Launches On-Air and Online Educational Programming and Resources to Support At-Home Distance Learning for Students Pre-K through 12
HARTFORD, CT – At a time when classrooms have given way to distance learning across the state and nation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) virus, Connecticut Public is putting its broadcast and digital platforms to work to support the at-home educational efforts of teachers, parents, caregivers and children in grades pre-K through…
Curtain Call in Stamford streams past productions for free
While virtually every theatre in the country is dark, like many, Curtain Call’s executive director, Lou Ursone, has been looking for ways to keep his audience engaged. Thirty five days ago, he started reaching out to his customers on a daily basis by sending brief video clips of about one minute each, along with messages of…
Seventh Annual Norwalk LitCrawl Zooms Live April 30
Norwalk, CT – Norwalkers will come together – albeit virtually – for the Seventh Annual LitCrawl on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. Although residents can’t visit the Wall Street Theater and local pubs and restaurants this year, the Norwalk Public Library invites all to celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by participating in our LitCrawl…
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Postponement of 2020 Season to Next Year, Due to Global Pandemic
Focus will now be online content to connect with stay-at-home audience Westport Country Playhouse is postponing its 2020 season until spring 2021, due to the global pandemic. All programming will move to 2021, including the season’s five main productions, Script in Hand Playreading series, Family Festivities presentations, and the New Works Initiative. This year would…
Westport Country Playhouse Partners with Kelli O’Hara for Livestream Event
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara, in partnership with Westport Country Playhouse’s education and community outreach department, will host “Getting to Know You: A Celebration of Young Artists,” on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m., on the Playhouse YouTube channel and Facebook Live. The virtual showcase will feature 10 randomly selected Fairfield County high school…
Norwalk’s Maritime Garage Gallery Extends Call For Art for Next Exhibit
Norwalk, CT – The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery has extended its call for art for its next exhibit, entitled “DeFACEment: Through Artistic Eyes ”. The new deadline for submissions is April 30, 2020. The exhibit, which was to open on April 30 has been postponed and is expected to open mid-2020, at…
NRVT Covid-19 Public Service signs now on the Trail
In times like this, the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) offers a critical outlet for exercise and experiencing the healing power of nature. There’s been a significant uptick in trail usage as the trail offers a reprieve from the issues that surround us. If you choose to go for a walk, run, or bike, please…
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Changes in 2020 Season Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
90th Season for historic theater now set to begin in July Westport Country Playhouse announces changes in its upcoming 2020 Season, with the official opening now scheduled for July instead of the previously announced April kick-off, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The revised 2020 lineup includes a total of three productions: two musicals, “Ain’t…
Fairfield County DJ Rocks the Extra Chromosome With Free Virtual Dance Party for World Down Syndrome Day
Here’s some good news in an otherwise crazy world we’ve been living in. Everyone is invited to join a free Virtual Dance Party, live on Facebook, tonight, Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. EST in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Joe Agostino, a 24-year-old graduate of Norwalk High School Sacred Heart University…