Stamford, CT – Stamford Museum & Nature Center is pleased to present “Art and the Animal,” the flagship exhibition of The Society of Animal Artists, which is regarded worldwide as the most prestigious artist membership organization dedicated to the theme of animals in art. On view in the SM&NC’s Bendel Galleries this summer through September…
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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to reopen its tours and galleries with new exhibition in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center
Norwalk, CT – After temporarily closing on March 23, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is pleased to announce that it will reopen for tours at noon on Wed., July 29, 2020. While most of the programming for youth and adults throughout the season will be offered virtually, and be either live-streamed or recorded, the Museum will…
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to reopen to the public on Saturday, June 20 with timed-ticketing and other COVID measures
NORWALK, CT – After a three-month closure, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will reopen to the public on Sat., June 20 with online ticketing for timed entry and other special guidelines for guest and staff well-being. In aligning with the state’s phased approach and federal and state public-health directives, The Maritime Aquarium will limit guest…
StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown continues Saturday, June 6
Stamford, CT – StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown continues this Saturday, June 6. An initiative by the Stamford Downtown Special Services District in conjunction with the City of Stamford, the program is designed to provide expanded space for walking, sitting and eating while adhering to the social distancing recommendations by state and local health agencies. Stamford…
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to present a virtual talk on American Impressionist Mary Rogers Williams by author & scholar Eve Khan
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…
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…
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
Kelli O’Hara (contributed photo/Westport Country Playhouse)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…
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…