What’s Happening In New Canaan This Week

NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Here’s a look at events happening in New Canaan this week, including government meetings and community happenings. See our events listings for more events.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

New Canaan Board of Selectmen: 9 a.m. The board of selectmen will have its regular meeting. The previously scheduled meeting for 6:30 p.m. is canceled. New Canaan Town Hall, 77 Main St.

New Canaan Town Hall Building Committee III: 8 p.m. The New Canaan Town Hall Building Committee will have its regular meeting. New Canaan Town Hall, 77 Main St.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Brown Bag Lunch Bunch at New Canaan Library: Noon. Join librarian Indu Arya for a discussion of Chris Cleave's "Gold" in the Lamb Room. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a brown bag lunch for a heartier meal. New Canaan Library, 151 Main St.

New Canaan High School Parent Faculty Association Meeting: 9:30 a.m. The New Canaan High PFA will have a regular meeting in the Wagner Room, New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road.

Thursday, Sept. 6

Author Mike Turpin at New Canaan Library: 7 p.m. Turpin is the author of “T-Rex By The Tail.” For anyone who has wondered whether today’s parents are indeed a more evolved or devolved version of those who preceded us, this eulogy to the last great age of Jurassic parenting will have you feeling right at home. New Canaan Library, 151 Main St.

Friday, Sept. 7

Silvermine School of Art Faculty Show: Noon to 5 p.m. The Silvermine School of Art will have its faculty show on display through Sept. 16 at Sara Victoria Hall. Showcasing the current works of the distinguished artists/teachers of the Silvermine School of Art, this exhibition represents every style and medium including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and silversmithing. Silvermine Art Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road.

Full Tilt exhibit at Silvermine Arts Center: Noon to 5 p.m. Bob Gregson’s "Full Tilt" begs the question of being off-kilter or askew. The walls of the Vassos Gallery are filled with plywood constructions, all or parts of which are tilted, which visually energizes the space. The floor space is filled with maquettes for sculptures with panels that lean to the side. Silvermine Art Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road.

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