The Bruce Museum presents its exhibition "Exotic Encounters: Art, Travel, and Modernity in the Collection of the Bruce Museum," featuring approximately 70 rare, rich and wondrous objects, including an array of paintings, sculpture, and photography, as well as decorative and utilitarian objects.Museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 1- 5 PM. >More...

Stamford Museum presents a family music series, Exploring the Orchestra, concerts with audience participation, appropriate for children ages 4 to 8. Scheduled concert themes are: on January 24th, Boom & Toot, featuring peppy percussion and boisterous brass; on February 21st, Peter & the Wolf, Prokofieff's beloved classic and on March 21st, Hop! with symphony strings and a special visitor. Concerts take place at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Tickets are $8 to $15. >More...

The Bruce Museum presents its new exhibition "Writing the Earth: 2,000 Years of Geography and Mapping," which features a selection of world maps printed between 1511 and 1800 and are on loan from a private collection. The show also includes a small group of maps from 1570 featuring the Americas. Admission is $6 and $7 and admission is free to all on Tuesdays. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1-5 PM. >More...

Ridgefield's Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art presents five new exhibits: Paying a Visit to Mary, an exhibition organized by Canadian curator Maxine Kopsa (end date June 6th); Jeanne Finley and John Muse: Sleeping Under Stars, Living Under Satellites (end date June 6th); Chad Kleitsch: White Box -- Photographs of the Unseen Museum (end date March 14th); an exhibit of sculptures, photographs, and drawings by Tom Molloy (end date June 13th) and Jo Yarrington: Ocular Visions (end date: June 6th.) An opening reception takes place January 31st from 5-7 PM. Admission is $25. Museum hours are: Tuesday - Sunday, 12 noon to 5 PM. >More...

The Discovery Museum presents Amusement Park Science, an interactive exhibit that explores the physics behind the fun at amusement parks and features a look at the Bumper Blaster, hands-on with create-a-coaster and K'Nex area, a momentum machine and much more. Hours are: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, noon to 5 PM. Admission is $7 and $8.50. >More...

Explore the aquatic wonders of Africa and discover how the continent’s fish – though much different from those in Long Island Sound – face similar environmental challenges. >More...

"Mysteries of the Great Lakes," a new IMAX® movie at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, lets you bask in the beauty of America's "inland seas" and join scientists working to reintroduce an ancient species. The film celebrates one of Earth's greatest freshwater ecosystems and it is a rallying cry for the lakes' continued protection.  Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 65+ and $6.50 for children 2-12. >More...

The R&J Project at Fairfield University is a university-wide, multidisciplinary exploration of Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet.” The Project, will feature panels, culminating in April with nine performances of Theatre Fairfield’s Shakespeare’s timeless play directed by Barbra Berlovitz, Many of the R&J Project events are free and open to the public. >More...

Trumbull Arts Commission's 2010 Concert Schedule line-up includes on February 12th,"And the Oscar goes to..." at 7:30 PM, a cabaret featuring Michael Jovovich & Dr. Joe Utterback, Brian Coralian, Richie Kaye, Tony LaVorgna; on March 12th, River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs at 7:30 PM with Cajun music and lore; on April 16th, Val Ramos' Flamenco Ensemble at 7:30 PM, singers, dancers, and the music of Spain; on May 7th, Bellyissima, at 7:30 PM, featuring traditional belly dancers. All performances take place at the Center, 23 Priscilla Place. Pre-purchase of tickets, which are $5, is suggested. Bring your own refreshments. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 203-452-5065. >More...

Take six desperate men, a depressed economy and throw in a few g-strings and you'll find yourself with the wonderful musical comedy romp, The Full Monty.The first Stamford performance in The Kweskin Theatre will be February 12 and continue on weekends throughout the month. The show then moves to Playhouse on the Green in Bridgeport for a three-weekend run there, March 12 through 28. >More...

Bring the family to the Lincoln, Life-Size Family Day Celebration from 1-4 pm. Gallery hunt and 'make your own Abe Lincoln stovepipe hat “mailbox.” Re-enactors in period dress will describe what it might have been like to be a Union soldier during the Civil War. At 3 pm “Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln in 1865” impersonators describe the Lincolns’ life and times. All activities are suitable for people of all abilities, ages 5 years and up and are free with Museum admission. >More...

The works American artist Stanley Boxer, known for the exuberant qualities of his thickly brushed abstract paintings and energetic works on paper and sculptures, will be on display through March 28 at the Housatonic Museum of Art. >More...

The Katonah Museum presents the exhibit, The Art of Contemporary Puppet Theater, features works by puppeteers, sculptors, and film and media artists, which demonstrate how the often daring art of puppetry can explore a range of ideas and emotions. Artists participating include: Eric Bass/Sandglass Theater, Janie Geiser, Liz Goldberg, Chris Green, Dan Hurlin, William Kentridge/Handspring Puppets, Ralph Lee, Mabou Mines, Brian Selznick, Julie Taymor, Hanne Tierney, and Basil Twist. The exhibition also includes films by additional artists. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 12-5 PM. Admission is free from 10 AM to noon and $3 or $5 thereafter. >More...

Join us for lively book discussions at The Ferguson Library. No registration is necessary – just drop in. Book discussions are generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson. The March schedule follows. >More...

Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers will offer its six-week Women's Strength Training course at its Shelton outreach site, 4 Corporate Drive.The program provides women with the tools to improve muscular strength and enhance bone density, physical fitness, health and quality of life. >More...

Currier & Ives and Their Rivals art exhibit is on display now through June at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Featuring 19th century lithographs depicting scenes of sporting events, marine vessels, rural life and Native American portraits. >More...

The Westport Library welcomes a diverse selection of authors to its Authors@the Library series during the month of March. Cooking, self-help, literature and politics are among the topics explored. >More...

The Sustainable Living Series presented by the Westport Library offers two important films this month focusing on the responsible utilization of our ecosystem and food production. The month ends with a presentation on Permaculture. >More...

The Green Homes & Building Series returns for a third season of lectures for homeowners and professionals who want to create an environmentally-friendly home or office space. Whether building new or retrofitting an existing structure, these informative sessions will explain design elements and innovative materials that help people to go green. Each presentation followed by an in depth Q&A session. - >More...

In honor of Women's History Month, the GreenwichHistorical Society will admit two women for the cost of one admission to its new exhibition, A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection from March 17 through March 21. The new exhibition, which opens on March 3 and runs until June 13, 2010, will highlight 25 quilts in a range of patterns and styles made by Greenwich women during the 1800s. >More...

A free spring film series, 'Hollywood and the Great Depression,begins Wednesday, March 3 at Fairfield University with a classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film. The films will be shown in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. The series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. >More...

Calling all citizen scientists and anyone with an interest in the natural world! Come to the Fairfield Museum and History Center's new exhibit in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society: A Bird's Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks. A free opening reception, will be held on Thursday, March 4 from 5:30-7 pm. >More...

Stop in at the Ferguson Library branches for March activities for children, stoytimes, book times and after school activities for all ages and interests. >More...

The Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute at Bridgeport Hospital will sponsor "Creative Expression for Your Mind, Body and Spirit," free art therapy sessions for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, Tuesdays, March 9 and 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.-noon. >More...

Learn the basics about Microsoft Word at a four-part series at The Ferguson Library Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. Must be familiar with the Windows environment. >More...

The Path of Yoga: Creating a Practice of Peace is being offered with instructor, Basil Jones on March 10, 17, 24, 31 11:00 am-1:00 pm. In this course, students will experience a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection through the exploration of the foundations and basic principles of classical yoga. >More...

An exhibition titled “Awareness: Ending Homelessness“ will be on display at The Barnum Museum from March 11 through May 23, 2010. The exhibition features photographs by Ronnie E. Maher and is presented by Alpha Community Services, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. The Opening Reception is free and will be held on Thursday, March 11 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. >More...

Helen Ainson of Darien cordially invites you to our Spring 2010 Trunk Shows being held Thursdays though Saturdays March 11-13, 18-20 and April 8-10th at our retail location during business hours. From all weather outerwear to colorful silks, you won't want to miss this opportunity to experience our beautiful designer clothing and accessories. >More...

A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Maryann Arcoleo-Koltun and produced by Sherry Asch will be presented at the Ridgefield Theater Barn Mar. 12 through Apr. 10. >More...

It's not very often, if ever, that a piece of work can win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, win an Academy Award for Best Picture and win the hearts of millions of theatergoers. Driving Miss Daisy, playing March 12 through 28 in Curtain Call's Dressing Room Theatre, is one of those rare works. >More...

Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio hosts Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party on Friday, March 12 and repeats on March 19, 2010. Free introductory private lessons can be scheduled on Friday, either day 2-8 pm. >More...

Enjoy recent hits and compelling independents at The Ferguson Library in Stamford. All films are free and are shown in the Main Library's Third Floor auditorium. Our March schedule follows. For more information contact 203 351-8231. >More...

Putting the wrap on March and moving on into April, Bobby Q's Barbeque and Grill welcomes these musical events. all shows starting at 10 pm: Saturday, March 13-The Well Band, Saturday, March 20-The Straight Jackets, Saturday, March 27-Fast Lane Band, Saturday, April 3-Quake and Saturday, April 10-Louder Daddy. >More...

Enjoy a brief presentation while our naturalist staff feeds the Center's resident birds. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. At least two animals will be fed. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. >More...

Madea is Back! For the first time in 5 years, Madea will bring creative energy to the live stage like never before. Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Big Happy Family” is guaranteed to be the best show ever. >More...

Musicals at Richter, celebrating its 26th season, will hold 2010 season auditions for high school, college and adult performers March 18-21 at The Melrose School, 120 Federal Hill Road, in Brewster, NY, just a few minutes from Richter Park. A separate children’s audition will be held for young performers ages 7-15 on Saturday, March 20, also at The Melrose School. >More...

Women's History Month Program: Iron Jawed Angels, 7:00 pm Join the Museum and the Fairfield League of Women Voters to honor the struggle forfull citizenship by women in the early 1900s. >More...

From "Midnight Blue", "Don't Cry Outloud" and "You Should Hear How She Talks About You", Melissa Manchester has penned many of her owns hits, as well as writing songs for Barbara Streisand, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis and many others. She gives an 8 PM concert at Ridgefield Playhouse. Tickets are $45. >More...

Fairfield University¹s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will host 'Coppélia,' a full-length sentimental comic ballet in three acts performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet, on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. An 'Art to Heart' Q&A with the company will follow the performance. ' >More...

Beginning March 19, the Hubble Space Telescope returns to Fairfield County from its space odessey and shares its celestial wonders when the IMAX® movie “Hubble” premiers at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. “Hubble” will take audiences through distant galaxies at 11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. daily through June 24 on the Aquarium’s six-story screen – the largest in Connecticut. >More...

The Stratford Library continues “Friday Night Movies” a monthly series showing uncut recent, popular films on widescreen in the Stratford Library Lovell Room beginning at 7 pm. Complimentary snacks will be served at the series which continues through June 2010. >More...

Stations: A Lenten Concert of Sacred Songs with psalmist and sacred song composer Kathleen Deignan, CND, pianist Rob Silvan, guitarist Beth Bradley, percussionist Marion Najamy and choreographer and co-director of the Omega Dance company, Sandra Rivera. >More...

Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula's ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Watch her do it again at Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 PM. Tickets are $45 and $50. Gold Circle tickets, which include a Meet & Greet with Ms. Poundstone, are also available. >More...

The 7th Annual Fairfield County Home & Outdoor Living Expo is being held March 20 - 21, 2010 at the Stamford Plaza Hotel (formerly the Sheraton). Show hours are 11 am - 6 pm on Saturday and 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday. The largest home show in Fairfield County, it offers 200 upscale displays of home related products and services from leading contractors, builders, designers, remodelers and repair professionals from Connecticut and New York. >More...

The Norwalk YMCA welcomes you to "Allan Houston Day" on Saturday, March 20, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm The days events will include open house activities, family shoot around, 3 point contest, foul shot contest, 3 on 3 half court tournament, autographed t-shirts for the winning teams, special guest appearance by Allan Houston that includes questions & answers with kids, families and fathers. >More...

On Saturday, March 20 join us from 10:00 am-12:00 pm for a hike with Sierra Club hiking guide, John Calendrelli, for a special hike through the Audubon Greenwich sanctuary - a 295 acre site with miles of trails that wind through forest, field, and riparian areas. >More...

What happens when three musicians each a formidable musical force in her own right come together onstage...A rockin' good time! Marcia Ball joins Bettye LaVette and Maria Muldaur - Sisters in Soul - at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50, $45 and $40. >More...

Enjoy a special backstage look at how the sharks, seals, river otters and hundreds of other aquatic species are kept happy, healthy and well-fed during a “Behind-the-Scenes Tour” offered on Sat., March 20 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. A few lucky visitors may even get to help feed the sharks or hand-feed the rays! >More...

Comedian Kevin Meaney will make only his second Connecticut appearance in almost ten years on March 20th at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the all new Savin Rock Roasting Company in Stratford. >More...

This lecture will be an introductory discussion on orchids and will feature a slide with photos of his orchid database. You will learn the basic steps of care and how to get them to rebloom again. There will be an opportunity for questions. >More...

Everything you want to know about home orchid cultivation, hands-on cultivation, repotting and reblooming. Attendees may bring in orchids that have bloomed for inspection and repotting. A trip to J&L Orchids in Easton will be scheduled. >More...

Bring the whole family and join us in and around the Nature Center's 'Sugar Shack to learn about this New England tradition and celebrate the bounty from the Syrup Season! The day will include a maple tree tapping demo, a sap boil down, and historic methods of Maple Syruping. Pancake Brunch too! >More...

Hop! - Celebrate Spring with the Symphony Strings including violin, viola, and cello. Plus meet special animal friends from the farm: Bring on the Bunnies! Each concert ticket includes admission to the grounds of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center which offers a small working farm, a museum, and an innovative playground. >More...

Two, talented tenors from Lincoln Center, Matthew Surapine and Tim Russell, will perform a concert of delightfully entertaining Irish and Italian songs in "I" Squared. The concert will be held on March 21, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in St. Ladislaus Church, Norwalk. >More...

Join four-season grower and herbalist Shannon Algiere to learn how to cleanse your system and boost your energy using spring plants. Shannon will lead participants on a walk to identify and harvest plants then demonstrate how to cook up a cleansing infusion and early season salad to supplement your spring diet. All participants will share in tasting their herbal recipes. >More...

Hunt for Wild Chickweed and more at Stone Barns Center with naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill on Sunday, March 21.We'll look for ground ivy, sheep sorrel, field garlic, garlic mustard, and chickweed. In addition, we'll find culinary and medicinal herbs such as black birch, yarrow, sassafras, and spicebush twigs. >More...

David Dunlop will lead a discussion on these questions as well as how past artists conveyed the sensation of time and how will future artists present it in light of new discoveries in neuroscience and philosophy. >More...

Pianist Benjamin Hochman joins Lincoln Center CMS Two artist Arnaud Sussmann and Associate Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra Efe Baltacigil to perform two great Romantic piano trios at the Treetops Chamber Music Society on March 21. >More...

Darien's Libby Skala presents a one-woman show March 21 in Wilton as a benefit in part for Haitian relief, a tribute to the remarkable life of her grandmother who gave an Oscar-nominated performance as the strong-willed Mother Maria opposite Sidney Poitier in the 1963 movie classic “Lilies of the Field.” >More...

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, presents a lecture on the history of world mapping on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 3 p.m. Map scholar and collector Jack Somer will discuss antique maps as a record - in line, graphic, color, and word - of the history of the Earth as its citizens understood it at the time. >More...

Due to popular demand, the Stratford Library announces the continuation of the CTWorks Career Coach, a career center on wheels that delivers career services and training opportunities on a monthly basis. The Career Coach delivers free services to those who are unable to get the services at local career centers due to lack of transportation, childcare or employment schedules. >More...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, "Harvey," will be read by Westport Country Playhouse actor alumni and audience favorites Jayne Atkinson, Bill Buell, Brian Carter, Donald Corren, Andrea Maulella, Sarah Peterson and Mark Shanahan, and others to be announced, on Monday, March 22, 7 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse. >More...

Sacred Heart University's University College is launching a new Haitian Creole class that will run at its Stamford campus. It is aimed to teach Haitian Creole to volunteers and relief workers heading to aid the earthquake-hit island-nation. >More...

The Fairfield Public Library is offering a business writing workshops, facilitated by Fairfield resident Ellin Yassky, Ph.D. and Deirdre Silberstein in the Memorial Room, Main Library on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. >More...

Did you ever wonder why stone walls are a recurring visual motif throughout the town of Greenwich? On March 23 at 1:00 pm, The Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Historical Society will join forces for an educational program on the historical significance of these rough-cut gems. >More...

Join Westport Country Playhouse's 80th Anniversary celebration with a Blended & Single Malt Scotch Tasting sponsored by Diageo at 6 pm on March 25. Their Master of Whisky will share the pleasures and complexities of premiere brands Johnnie Walker Black, Johnnie Walker Gold, Johnnie Walker Blue, Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin. - each with hors d'oeuvres pairings. >More...

The American Heart Association's 2010 Westchester/Fairfield Go Red for Women Luncheon & Learning Sessions will combine a reception, heart-healthy lunch and educational break-out sessions focusing on women's issues, heart and stroke health and wellness. >More...

The Vision Project chapter at Sacred Heart University will present photographer Lucian Read on Thursday, March 25 at 1:30 pm, as part of a lecture series entitled Photography in a Digital World. >More...

On Friday,March 26 at 8 p.m., Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents the New Haven Symphony Orchestra conducted by its Music Director and Principal Conductor William Boughton. >More...

In the Mood on Friday March 26, 7:30 pm is the 1940’s Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue that celebrates the decade through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940’s. >More...

Join Artists Susan Newbold and Alex Rheault for an informal art discussion about their current collaborative works on exhibit in “Natural Overlaps” at the Silvermine Galleries. Silvermine Road, New Canaan. >More...

This one day event is open to the public and provides an opportunity for continuous, intensive figure drawing. Participants of all skill levels, ages 16 and up will be able to work alongside Silvermine faculty, Guild Artist members and students to develop their artistic vision, sharpen skills and energize the studio experience through drawing. >More...

"Eggs-plore" what's hatching at the Center at Fairfield's 15th annual "Egg-stravagana". Activities include an egg hunt (for children 8 years old and under), spring crafts for families to do together, live animals and a visit from a Very Special Rabbit. The Morning Egg Hunt at 9:30 am includes a continental breakfast. The Afternoon Egg Hunt at 1:30 pm includes juice, cookies and healthy snacks. Bring your cameras and your own baskets! >More...

The Fairfield Woods Branch Library invites you to: The English Lady, Garden Earth Lecture on March 27th, 2- 3 pm. Renowned landscape designer Maureen Haseley-Jones is embarking on a statewide quest to reconnect people’s hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life giving gardens. >More...

Mark your calendar for a weekend of poetry at the Ferguson Library Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, March 28 when Elizabeth Thomas, poet and coach of the Connecticut National Youth Poetry Slam Team, will conduct a poetry slam workshop Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Main Library. >More...

Connecticut residentsget a jump start on economical mid-winterand spring home fix-up, make-over and renovation projects at the 9th annual “Home Show at Harbor Yard”. The popular yearly event will take place on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main St. in Bridgeport, Conn. The event hours are Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. >More...

Learn the ins and outs of selling on eBay Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. at the Ferguson Library's Harry Bennett Branch, 115 Vine Road. Presented by Frank Hajdu, NCC instructor. Call 203 351-8292 to register. >More...

Come join us and discover different techniques, styles and elements for arranging forced spring bulbs in anything from glass vases to containers. Learn how to put together your own spring plantings to enhance your front entrance or table setting for Easter. >More...

The Met: Live in HD returns to Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts with Ambroise Thomas' 'Hamlet' on Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. There is limited seating available for the 1 p.m. live performance. There will be an encore performance on the same day at 6 p.m. >More...

The Brookfield Film Festival announces the complete line-up of films to be shown at this year's "shorts"-themed festival, “Shorts and to the Point”. An arrangement of ten short films, consisting of live-action and animated short productions from around the world, will be shown during two screenings on March 27. >More...

Community Answers, Inc. presents “Swing into Spring", a family luncheon, silent auction and fashion show, on Sunday, March 28th at 11:30 am at the Greenwich Country Club. The vendors participating in the show are: Fred, Hoagland’s of Greenwich, J. McLaughlin, Lily Pulitzer, Lululemon, Marietta C., Pastiche, The Side Door, and Vineyard Vines. >More...

Explore the history of the natural surroundings of Fairfield and nature's connection to human events over the last several hundred years. If the trees could talk, what stories would they tell? Were there really wolves in Wolf Swamp? Why are there parakeets living in Fairfield? >More...

Come join us at Make and Mingle for an afternoon of quiltmaking for Haiti using Sis Boom fabrics. No experience necessary. Sunday, March 28, 12:00- 4:00. $10 donation to cover supplies and shipping. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present the musical adventure, "Are You My Mother?," based on P. D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book, on Sunday, March 28, 1 and 4 p.m. Recommended for grades K and up, the show is produced by ArtsPower and is approximately one hour in length. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents Human Comedy Thurs., April 1 - Sun. May 30. Cartoons from the drawing boards of Roz Chast and R. Crumb. Opening reception Thursday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 pm. Open to the public. >More...

The Westport Downtown Merchants Association and Band Together present “HeArt and Soul” at the Westport Country Playhouse to benefit Save the Children. The concert will showcase a variety of rock and soul classics performed by 20 of the area’s top musicians with a guest performance by 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ronnie Spector. >More...

The Westport Arts Center is launching a new exhibition series based on the theme of storytelling, beginning with an exhibition of cartoon art, entitled “Divine Comedy: Drawings by R. Crumb & Roz Chast.” The show is on view from April 1-May 30, and will open with a public reception on Thursday, April 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. >More...

Children can hunt for eggs on a real farm at the 6th annual Egg Hunt on Heckscher Farm Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Children ages six and younger may bring their own baskets and hunt for the thousands of eggs that will be hidden all over the farm. >More...

Looking for something fun to do on April 4th - come to the JCC for a great concert featuring Eric Komar with special guests Kathy Gohr and Rick Calvert. This is a great event for your "older" kids, teens, and young adults. >More...

Bridgeport Hospital's Emergency Care Institute will offer a series of self-care classes. To register, call 203-384-4497: CPR Certification Classes, Medicine Administration Seminar and a Pediatric First Aid and Safety Class. >More...

Housatonic Community College will host the 7th Annual Citywide Community Health Fair on Wednesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. The fair, dubbed “A Healthier America One Community at a Time,” is being held to promote community awareness of health issues. >More...

SIRIUS XM Radio sportstalk personality Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo will be the guest speaker at the Bridgeport Hospital Home Run Celebrity Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, in the Mr. & Mrs. Henry duPont Tower Room at the University of Bridgeport, 84 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. >More...

Home-owners! learn some of the hows – and also the whys – to make your residence more energy-efficient on Thurs., April 8 during the first in a series of “Green Homes/Green Building Science” seminars hosted by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. >More...

An evening of wine and jazz with renowned twelve-time Grammy Award winner Chick Corea will take place at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, April 9, starting at 7 p.m. with a complimentary wine and hors-d’oeuvre tasting. >More...

Friday, April 9 – Family Fun Night with Olivia from 6 to 8:30 pm.Join us for a night of fun for the whole family with Olivia. The evenings include a light dinner, hands-on activities, storytime and a photo with Olivia. >More...

Quick Center for the Arts welcomes David Bromberg Quartet Friday, April 9 at 8p.m. A singular performer/writer/arranger, Bromberg’s remarkable musical versatility and innovative resourcefulness have earned vast critical and popular acclaim. >More...

Love that West Coast sound? Then you won't want to miss The San Francisco area band, Houston Jones, appearing in concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport at 96 Chapel St., Stratford, CT. >More...

PD Gallery at Performance Dance is pleased to announce a new art showing entitled VIVA CHILE! a fundraiser to benefit The American Red Cross for the Chilean Earthquake Relief Fund. The art fundraiser will be open to the public the weekend of April 9 - 11, 2010 with hours Friday from 6 – 8:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 2 – 5 PM. >More...

A concert performance featuring members of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” will be the highlight for the Westport Arts Center ’s annual gala on Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. at Westport Country Playhouse. >More...

WestConn hosts a 7:30 p.m. planetarium show, “Spring Skies,” followed by telescope viewing of Mars, Saturn and the spring sky from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Westside Observatory and Planetarium on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. >More...

Newtown Friends of Music presents the internationally acclaimed Parisii Quartet in a 3 PM concert at Edmond Town Hall, featuring a completely French program - the music of Debussy, Chausson and Franck. Tickets are $20. Children are free when accompanied by a ticket holding adult. An informal reception follows the concert. For reservations, call 203-426-6470 or visit www.newtownfriendsofmusic.org. >More...

1 and 4 p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse presents "I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," by Theatre IV, appropriate for grades 3 - 12. Two performances only at 1 and 4 pm. >More...

Rock & roll maverick Todd Rundgren, best known for “I Saw the Light” and “Hello, It’s Me”, will perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, April 11, 8 p.m. >More...

Theatreworks/USA presents a Two Beans Production of a dramatization of Judy Blume's contemporary classic 'Tales Of A Fourth Grade Nothing' on Sunday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Tickets for the Sunday series are $15 for adults and $12 for children. >More...

The City of Stamford comes together to commemorate the 3-month anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti with a benefit concert performance of Mozart's Requiem on Sunday, April 11 at 7:30 pm at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford. >More...

Children ages 6 to 9 can venture off to Africa, dabble in piracy, experiment with their five senses, work with microscopes and more in this series of fun programs during the upcoming school vacation April 12-16. The Maritime Aquarium’s “Spring Vacation Adventures” invite young students to explore a different topic involving our watery world each day of the school break. Sign up for any or all days. >More...

Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16 – Spring Break Vacation Week Activities Come to Stepping Stones and enjoy special activities designed for children to learn more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the destination for April in the museum’s year-long Around the World program. >More...

Enjoy a one hour guided walk with a naturalist in the surrounding trails around the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Birdcraft Nature Center. Starting in spring the Pond teems with Painted Turtles, Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other song bird species. >More...

There is no better cure for Spring Fever than Family Take a Hike Week at Stamford Museum & Nature Center! Bring the family to enjoy three days of fun, hands-on activities April 13 through 15. All activities are free with gate admission, with all hikes beginning at the Overbook building. >More...

Become a Nature Detective! Search the Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary for signs of spring. Learn the clues that animals leave behind, investigate early flowering plants, and detect the difference between animal sounds. Stories, games, crafts,experiments and live animal presentations. >More...

Local farmers share their knowledge and passion about how to grow, source & eat real, delicious food closer to home. Speakers include Sal Gilbertie, Amy Kalafa, Dina Brewster & Annie Farrell. >More...

The WCSU Opera will present “The Magic Flute” at 7:30 p.m. on April 15, 16 and 17, with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 17 in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. For tickets and information, call (203) 837-8499 or go to www.wcsu.edu/tickets. >More...

On Thursday April 15th the Fairfield Museum and History Center offers a full morning of children's programs covering a range of interests and age groups from a pre-K story time to Geo-catching for young geologists. >More...

Listen to harrowing stories of ships lost at sea, by sailors and captains from Fairfield! Construct a ship and create a stormy scene or rescue in your own diorama. For children in grades 3 – 5 >More...

"Silver Lining" A Benefit for Silvermine Guild Arts Center takes place on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 beginning at 7 pm. Cocktail buffet, scintillating company, great music, live and silent auctions. Tickets are $175 per person. Visit our website at www.silvermineart.org for details or call 203-966-9700 ext. 22 >More...

Imagine seven delightful children’s stories coming to life in a musical revue performed by a multi-talented cast. “If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books” is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. >More...

One of rock’s most established acts, “Foghat” will be live at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m. Special guest for the evening is King Norris featuring Fred Norris from the Howard Stern show. >More...

Earth Day Weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18 Save the date for a weekend of special farm activities in honor of Earth Day! Check www.stonebarnscenter.org for more details in March. >More...

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk opens its backstage spaces for a rare behind-the-scenes tour. Conducted before the Aquarium opens, from 8:15 to 10 a.m., the guided tour offers unique opportunities to see how the animal-husbandry staff meets the varying food and water needs of some 2,000 resident animals. >More...

Safe Boating Course Sat., April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New boaters or boaters who feel they'd benefit from a refresher course on handling a boat safely should plan to attend the Safe Boating Course at The Maritime Aquarium. >More...

Join Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day 12 noon to 3 pm.! Our Earth Day event is about encouraging local, organic, earth-friendly choices as a way of promoting better health for our planet and ourselves. >More...

On Monday, April 19, at 7 pm The Greenwich Library and Just Books welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen to the Greenwich Library as she introduces her new novel, Every Last One. In this her newest novel, she creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother, father, a family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like inconsequential actions. Free and open to the public. >More...

Children 2-3 years old accompanied by an actively participating adult are invited to take a look at the colors of springtime in this cheerful series. Join us for a colorful rainbow of fun as we listen to a story, create a craft, sing a song and then explore what's happening in our Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary this spring. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse stages the enchanting musical comedy, "She Loves Me." With a beautiful score and delightful book by the team that created "Fiddler on the Roof," the show has all the grace, allure and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents Staycation: Painting - Drawing - Building Tues., Apr. 20 - Fri., Apr. 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Ages 6 - 9 at the WAC Gallery Experiment with a variety of media including fabric, newspaper, sand, and found objects, to create imaginative drawings, paintings, and mixed-media contructions. >More...

Fresh off the ice in Vancouver, the Stars will bring the excitement of their performances directly to Bridgeport. The Smucker's Stars on Ice Tour captures their spirit as it visits Arena at Harbor Yard for one night only. >More...

The Maritime Aquarium’s Red Apple Fund for Student Enrichment, which helps to make the Aquarium’s unique marine-science and environmental-education programs available to students and teachers in the tri-state area invites guests enjoy a sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, and a one-of-a-kind cocktail party throughout the Aquarium galleries, as well as the event’s awards ceremony. >More...

Harmonies for Haiti, which will raise funds for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, takes place on April 23, 2010 at 7:30p.m. in the Darien High School Auditorium. Raffles will also be held to assist with fundraising efforts. Entertainers tba. President Clinton has been invited to attend this event. >More...

Cruise out for close encounters with crabs, fish, lobsters and always a few surprises when you come aboard the research vessel Oceanic for The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s new season of Marine Life Study Cruises. >More...

Heather Stephenson of BEDS & BORDERS will be discussing early spring annual selections. This lecture will inspire you to create beautiful spring garden containers and window boxes. We’re not just talking about pansies and violas. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: Chiara String Quartet on Sunday, April 25, 4 p.m. at the Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport. $35; $5 (18 and under). Playing works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Jefferson Friedman, a protege of former Westporter John Corigliano. >More...

Easton Arts Council presents "Broadway to Hollywood" another concert in the popular Taste of Opera series featuring singers Joanne Kant and Wanda Grochowski with Marcia Slater at the piano performing songs from Broadway shows that later became Hollywood movies. >More...

In a stunning recreation and celebration of the super group “Queen”, Gary Mullen & The Works will present “One Night of Queen”, complete with over-the-top staging, lighting and special effects, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, April 28, 8 p.m. >More...

Dave Brubeck, jazz icon and recent Kennedy Center Honors winner, will perform with The Dave Brubeck Quartet on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at a benefit concert at The Stamford Center for the Arts' Palace Theatre. Mr. Brubeck will receive the 1st Annual Stamford Center for the Arts Legacy Award. >More...

This year, the Open Door Shelter has reserved the incredible Special O Band for our 2010 Spring Dinner Gala and Silent Auction! Join us for a night of cocktails, dinner, live music and auction featuring Funk and R&B sensation Special O Band at the wonderful Inn at Longshore. >More...

Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s 7th annual Model Ts to Mustangs outdoor antique and classic car display returns Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring dozens of American and import cars manufactured between 1900 and 1979. This year, the special section will focus on Buicks, a storied American brand whose origins date back to 1903. David Greenberg of Stamford, and Rosa Portell, the Museum’s Curator of Collections, will co-curate this event. >More...

On Saturday, May 1, Western Connecticut State University will ‘jazz’ up its annual gala by ditching the tuxes and evening gowns in favor of some fresh air and inspired music. Grammy Award-winning jazz composer and artist Maria Schneider will headline the university’s 24th annual gala, which will be held in a festival tent on the grounds of the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. >More...

We’re Havin’ A Party” with Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, and you don’t want to miss it! After twenty albums; thousands of live performances around the globe; and dozens of classic songs, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes still know how to show you a great time! 8pm >More...

The Fairfield County Women’s Expo will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am to 6pm and Sunday, May 2 from 10 am to 5pm at the Stamford Plaza Hotel. Don't miss this ultimate shopping and entertainment experience with over 200 exhibits! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to benefit American Red Cross and AmeriCares – Humanitarian Lifeline to the World. >More...

Join us for the 15th Annual Frog Frolic - Redding - a country fair featuring kid friendly games, crafts, rides, books, music, food, silent auction and more! Free Admission. Fun for all. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: Jazz-Rock Fusion - The Influence of Horn Bands Sunday, May 2, 4 p.m. at the WAC Gallery. $25 adult; $10 student; $5 youth (18 and under). >More...

"Ridgefield Band Jam”, a rock band competition created by kids, will take place at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, May 2, at 4 p.m. to benefit the Playhouse. Entry deadline is Sunday, March 14th.Tryouts are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 12 & 13. >More...

As American as apple pie, Little Feat, will present their unique style of rock ‘n’ roll music on Thursday, May 6, at 8 p.m. at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Little Feat fans and fellow musicians have loved the band for more than three decades. >More...

7th Annual Westport Youth Film Festival Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8 Westport Town Hall and Toquet Hall Created and run by high school students. Awards donated by Simon Pearce and Tiffany & Co. >More...

Join the Fairfield Museum and History Center for this special sneak preview of the IMAGES Photography Exhibit at the Gala Preview Party, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm where you will view winning selections from the Museum's juried photography competition. >More...

Pet Awareness and Adoption Day, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Zoo and PETCO for our annual Animal Adoption Day. Together with several animal adoption and rescue organizations, we'll look learn about the wonderful animals we live with every day, our pets. >More...

At Fairfield Museum May 10- 24: A selection of photography classes for kids from digital workshop to nature photography and more. Classes are age appropriate. Please view the following schedule. >More...

Liberation Programs, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing substance use prevention and treatment programs in Fairfield County hosts its 3rd Annual Spirit of Hope dinner to benefit . >More...

The Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with the "Mangia" celebrity luncheon on Friday, May 14, at Testo's Ristorante in Bridgeport, featuring cookbook author and journalist Arthur Schwartz. >More...

Steeped in the fantastic realms of science fiction and the contemporary American shadow land, Jefferson Starship features a stellar cast of old and new players, including songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner and vocalist David Freiberg. >More...

The Norwalk-Wilton Tree Festival returns to Cranbury Park on the border between the two communities May 22 with a full agenda of family-style activities dedicated to promoting the urban forest, all free of charge--hamburgers, hotdogs, cookies, popcorn and soda included. >More...

Fun for all ages! Join us at 1pm as 1000+ yellow rubber ducks race down the Mill River in Fairfield. Back by popular demand is the Decorated Duck Contest, the duck mascots, food and fun. >More...

A lavish musical production, “The Wizard of Oz” will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This show features dazzling choreography and classic songs and is part of the Playhouse Pepsi Children’s Series. >More...

Please join us for an evening of insight into China’s vibrant contemporary art scene and the vital Asian art market, to benefit The Aldrich's exhibition fund. Our guides will be Xu Bing and Barbara Pollack. Discussion will be followed by a seated dinner in the galleries. >More...

A family of meerkats, one of Africa’s most entertaining species, will burrow into visitors’ hearts in a new special exhibit opening Memorial Day at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. “Meerkats” opens May 28 – Memorial Day Weekend – and will be at the Aquarium through February 2012. >More...

Don't miss The Bridgeport area's premier Memorial Day weekend five-kilometer road race and walk, now in its seventh year. Proceeds from the event support the Heart Institute at Bridgeport Hospital. Children's Fun Run too! >More...

Continue the fun after the parade at the Fairfield Museum and History Center--join us for our 3rd Annual Memorial Day Community Picnic starting at 12:00 pm! Bring your blankets and picnic for an afternoon of games and fun. All are welcome! This event is free and open to the public. >More...

The Westport Country Playhouse's celebrates its 80th Anniversary Season with the production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama, "Dinner with Friends" by Connecticut's own Donald Margulies. This is the second production in the 2010 season at Westport Country Playhouse. Scheduled for June 1 through June 19, "Dinner with Friends" will be directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director. >More...

The Woman's Club of Greater New Milford holds the 14th Annual Teddy Bear Festival and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Village Green in New Milford. A fun-filled day geared towards children, the Festival features games, prizes, food, raffles, craft and teddy bear vendors and more. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse stages "Happy Days," written by, one of the greatest playwrights of our age, Samuel Beckett. Directed by Mark Lamos, it is a play of luminous beauty and rare power. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: “WACky Art,” July 12-16, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 1st through 4th grade. Students will celebrate the Arts Center’s motto, “Make it WACky,” to create quirky constructions and experiment with new techniques. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents:“The Art of Toys,” July 19-23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 1st through 4th grade. Children will to take on the role of a toy “imaginers” as they design, build and engineer spectacular toy creations using a range of materials. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: “Art Around the World,” July 26-30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 1st through 4th grade. Kids will take a whirlwind tour around the world and create art work inspired by cultures from all over the globe. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: “Architecture, Sculpture and Design”, August 2-6, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 1st through 4th grade. This camp is for kids who love to build and construct. >More...

This August the 15th Anniversary of the Litchfield Jazz Festival presents the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project, Anat Cohen Trio with Benny Green and Peter Washington and many more. Tickets start at $29. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse stages "I Do! I Do!," a joyful and touching musical, written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 2 and 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. $35 - $65. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents:“Experimental Drawing and Painting,” August 9-13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 3rd through 5th grade. This program is for children who want to learn more advanced techniques in drawing and painting including sketching, composition, color, and perspective. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents:“Felting for Fun: A Soapy Sudsy Art Adventure,” August 16-20, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 3rd through 5th grade. Explore the process of 3-dimensional felting, using an array of vibrant colored materials including yarn, string and fabric. >More...

Westport Arts Center presents: “Art Around the World,” August 23-27, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for children entering 1st through 4th grade. Kids will take a whirlwind tour around the world and create art work inspired by cultures from all over the globe. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse stages "The Diary of Anne Frank," the timeless and powerful classic, by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. >More...