Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1
Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 The Danbury Music Centre is accepting applications and video submissions for its 2026 Annual Student Concerto Competition through midnight Feb. 1, 2026. According to the Danbury Music Centre’s event listing, the winner will receive a $500 prize to support music studies and must be available to appear as a soloist at the Danbury Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert. Finalists will perform in a recital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. at Marian Anderson Recital Hall at the Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. The winner will be revealed after the recital,&…
New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History
New Canaan Lunch & Learn On The Valentine’s Day History The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society will host a Lunch & Learn on the History of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at 13 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan. Attendees are invited to bring a sandwich, soup, or snack for a Lunch & Learn session focused on the History of Valentine’s Day. A guest speaker, Mary Frances Malone, will join The Town Players of New Canaan to explore the holiday’s history through stories and performances designed to bring the past to life. The event is free for museum members. Non-members can attend for $10, and those interested in jo…
Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday
Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Bridgeport will get a free night of live music when Anthem Reggae Band takes the stage at The Klein Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Jan 16th at 7:30 PM, according to Bridgeport Public Library's Facebook post. The library said it is co-hosting the event at The Klein and that admission is free with no tickets required. Anthem is led by founder Courtney “Coozie” Mellers. The band brings what the library described as a global sound and has shared stages with music legends, and now they are bringing the rhythm to Bridgeport. Doors open at 6:45 PM. The night is sponsored by The Klein and Br…
Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC
Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC The JCC in Sherman will host a tribute concert featuring songs from folk legends Peter, Paul, & Mary on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at 7:00 PM. According to JCC in Sherman’s Facebook post, the night will feature Unbroken Glass & Friends performing a set built around the trio’s catalog. The event is scheduled at The JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman. Tickets are listed at $20 for JCC members and $30 for non-members. Click here to purchase the tickets. The venue is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverages). The concert listing names Nancy Setzler, Al Burgasser, Carol Pasciolla, and Nancy W…
Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12 Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12
Stamford Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Set For Feb. 12 The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will hold its 26th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 12, according to its Facebook post. The program is scheduled for 7:00 to 9:00 AM at Deloitte, 695 East Main Street, and is billed as a chance for local voices to connect with local leaders. A speaker talking in front of a microphone. Pexels/Werner Pfennig Tickets are priced at $40 for members and $45 for future members. Click here to register for the event. A special ticket bundle is also being offered: Buy a 10-ticket package and receive a complimentary digital ad that will run…
Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14 Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14
Danbury To Open First-In-Nation Free Little Card Barn Jan. 14 CityCenter Danbury will hold a grand-opening ribbon cutting for what it described as the nation’s first Free Little Card Barn at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at CIFC Health, 120 Main Street in Danbury. The Free Little Card Barn is inspired by Little Free Libraries and is designed as a community spot where people can take cards, leave cards, or donate cards at no cost. CityCenter Danbury stated on Facebook that the project is funded by AARP Connecticut’s Livable Communities program. The event is set for the CIFC Community Room, and visitors can see the barn out front of CIFC, per a Facebook…
Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11 Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11
Bar Rucci Leads Kids Paint, Collage At New Canaan Library Jan. 11 Bar Rucci from @artbarblog will lead an open-ended exploration of materials at New Canaan Library on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. The program invites children of any age to experiment with different materials at their own pace, New Canaan Library stated on Facebook. Kids can paint, collage, build, tinker, and try new ideas in whatever way feels right, with the goal of helping them grow more confident in their creativity. Parents and caregivers may stay close to offer light help, or step away and read nearby while children work. No registration is required, according to New Canaan Lib…
McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library
McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library Darien Library is lining up a Bluey-themed morning of crafts and storytime as part of its annual McGraw Family Day. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, families can head to the library’s Community Room for Bluey arts and crafts from 10:30–11:15 a.m., followed by storytime and a surprise starting at 11:30 a.m. and running until noon. Register for McGraw Family Day here. Afterward, families can stick around for more activities such as snacks, extra crafts, and a bookplate dedication. According to Darien Library’s event listing, the program is for all ages and geared toward children and families…
Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman
Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman JCC in Sherman will host a Sunday Speaker Series event featuring author Jacqueline Guttman on Jan. 4, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., with free admission. According to the JCC in Sherman webpage, Guttman will discuss her book Widowhood and Other Altered States, which follows life in what she calls the “70-plus lane,” moving through grief, isolation, and changes in physical ability while keeping an eye on the absurdities that can surface along the way. Sign up for the event here. The program is set to include a short, interactive conversation about how the book came together, along with a focu…
Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library
Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library Bethel Public Library is offering teens a chance to learn the basics of flying with a hands-on flight simulator session. The Teen Flight Simulator program is set for Friday, Jan. 2, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Morse Room at Bethel Public Library, the registration listing shows. Sign up for the workshop here. During the workshop, participants will get an introduction to flight systems using the advanced X-Plane software while working with real-style controls, including a yoke, throttle, and foot pedals. A cockpit view will be shown on a large screen so the group can follow along as a vir…
WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York” WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York”
WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York” Wilton Historical Society will host a screening of The Hidden History of Slavery in New York on Thursday, Jan. 22, with Emmy Award-winning journalist Larry Epstein presenting the film and staying for a Q&A afterward. The 7 p.m. program is scheduled for 224 Danbury Rd. in Wilton. The admission is free for WHS members and $15 for non-members, according to the Wilton Historical Society’s Facebook post. Register now through the Wilton Historical Society website or by calling 203-762-7257. The documentary, the society said on their Facebook post, includes Equal Justice Initiative found…
Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10 Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10
Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10 Grace Farms will host its CEO and founder, Sharon Prince, for a lecture and chamber music concert on Saturday, Jan. 10, running from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is framed around a central question, “What does it take to build a more equitable world?” according to the program’s registration listing. Prince’s talk will explore how individuals can help build a better, more just world, as stated in the event listing, and will draw on her work creating Grace Farms as a place that brings together culture, nature, and community, per Grace Farms' announcement on Facebook. Purchase the tickets here. Pri…