The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
CALENDAR
BOOKS, POETRY, TALKS, ETC.
Branford: Art & Writing Workshop with Amy Barry, Gather, 1048 Main St. Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40; DIY Valentine Gift Class, Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. $25-$15. Register at gatherbranford.com
Bridgeport: Adult Coloring Group @ Burroughs, Bridgeport Public Library, 925 Broad St. Jan. 30, 12:15 p.m.; Video Games, Jan. 30, 3 p.m.; Coding and Robotics for Kids, Jan. 30, 3:30 p.m.; Donut on a String, Jan. 30, 4 p.m.; Kids Lego Club, Jan. 30, 5 p.m.; Gospel Line Dance With Joy, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m.; Zumba, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m.; Little Bears, Jan. 31, 10:45 a.m.; Adult Coloring, Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m.; Fun Friday, Jan. 31, 3:30 p.m.
Derby: “Votes for Women,” presented by Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Meeting Room. Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.
Fairfield: “The Demon Rum and the Gold Coast: Temperance, Prohibition, and Rum Running,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Jan. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. pequotlibrary.org
Guilford: Book Talk: Filmmaker and Author John Sayles discusses his book, “Yellow Earth,” Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. 203-453-8282
Guilford: In Our Backyard: “Conserving Our Community’s Woodlands” with Dr. Spencer Meyer, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. 203-4538282
Madison: Jim Motavalli with “The Real Dirt on America’s Frontier Legends,” R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Feb. 4, 7 p.m.; Daniel Denvir with “All-American Nativism,” Feb. 5, 7 p.m. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Madison: Stories & Yoga with Karen, R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. 203-2453959, rjjulia.com
New Haven: The Study at Yale Living Room, 1157 Chapel St. Jan. 24, 6 p.m.; Ask the Author: Elyssa Friedland with “The Floating Feldmans,” Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m. thestudyatyale.com/culture/ events
North Haven: Children’s Winter Reading Challenge, North Haven Library Children’s Department, 17 Elm St. Through Feb. 28. 203-239-5803, northhavenlibrary.net
Old Lyme: Lecture: “A Nation of Immigrants,” Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St. Feb. 2, 2 p.m. $7-$5.
Shelton: Lecture “Every Man (and Women),” Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
Stratford: Books Over Coffee with “News of the World,” Library, 2203 Main St. Jan. 29, noon. 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org
Stratford: Preschool Power Hour with Stories, Songs & Crafts, Library, 2203 Main St. Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. 203-385Thompson, 4162, stratfordlibrary.org Wallingford: Singles Dance Party, Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Rd. Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dancing to DJ’s Top 40, dinner buffet, dessert with coffee & tea. $30. 203-468-1144, ctcontacts.com
COMEDY
Bridgeport: Sam Morril, Jan. 26, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. $40, $20; Shane Gillis Live!, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Bob Marley, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Mike Vecchione!, Feb. 1, 9:30 p.m. Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. New Talent Showcase, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $5. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Clinton: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce presents an Evening of Comedy through Franco’s Comedy for Your Cause, Jan. 31, American Legion Hall, 82 West Main St., Clinton. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets $30 per person, include a light dinner, BYOB, raffles. Headliner is Mike Hanley with comedians will be Darren Rivera (aka The Rice and Bean Joker) and Krystal Dyer. Adults only. For details and tickets call 860-669-3889 or email at chamber@clintonctchamber.com.
Fairfield: FTC Comedy presents Nick Griffin, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Feb. 1, 7:45 p.m. $29. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Fairfield: Kevin Iso, Fairfield Comedy Club at The Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Jan. 31, 8 p.m. $25; Saturday Night Headliners, Feb. 1, 7, 9 p.m. $29. 475999-2087, fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Hartford: Improv Shows: Family Show, Jan. 26, 4 p.m.; Show Lab, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. 860-578-4832, seateaimprov.com
Mashantucket: Bob Marley, Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resorts & Casinos, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Feb. 1, 5 p.m. $58.50-$33.50. 800-200-2882, foxwoods.com
Uncasville: Mitch Fatel, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 30, 8 p.m.; Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15. mohegansun.com, ticketmaster.com. or call 800-745-3000
Bridgeport: Life in Color-Fashion Show, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. $50-$30. bijoutheatrect.com
Fairfield: Vuyani Dance Theatre CION: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero, Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 31, 8 p.m. $45, $40, $5 Fairfield University students. $30 Quick members. 203-254-4010, quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
East Haven: Military and Veterans History Group presentation “A Hometown Doughboy,” Hagaman Library, 227 Main St. Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Light refreshments.
SMITHEREENS: Power-pop band The Smithereens, shown in a 2019 New Jersey concert, will play Infinity Hall in Hartford Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets ($49-$69) are at InfinityHall.com.
FAIRS, FESTS, FOOD, FUN
Deep River: Friends of the Deep River Library 5th Annual Psychic Medium Fundraiser, 2-4 p.m.., Jan. 26, snow date Feb. 2, at the Richard Smith Town Hall Auditorium, Deep River, featuring Jeff McBride. Tickets $45 advance at the library, $55 at the door. For information go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860-526-6039. West Haven: West Haven Historical Society Winter Brunch, Duffy’s, 241 Campbell Ave. Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $22. Reservations with Sandy 203934-3161 or Jon 203-933-0081.
FILM
Bridgeport: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Jan. 25, 7 p.m. $20. bijoutheatrect.com
East Haven: January Film Night at Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 East Main St., East Haven, “Yesterday” (2019) starring Himesh Patel, Lily James and Sophia Di Martino, Jan. 30, pizza at 5 p.m., film at 5:30 p.m. Free. Registration is required; call 203-4683890 to register.
Fairfield: “The Pollinators,” Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Free. 203-2591036, fairfieldtheatre.org
Fairfield: Oscar Shorts: Documentary, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. $15; “Jay Myself” with guests: Jay Maisel and Stephen Wilkes, StageOne, Feb. 1, 1:30 p.m. $10; Oscar Shorts: Live Action, Warehouse, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $15; Oscar Shorts: Animation, Warehouse, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $15. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org
North Haven: “Dogman,” 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28, North Haven Library. Rated NR Runtime: 102 min. 203-239-5803.
North Haven: Let’s Visit: “Cathedral Month-Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals,” North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.
Norwalk: IMAX Movies: “Great Barrier Reef,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Daily 11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m.; “Superpower
Dogs,” daily noon, 3 p.m.; “Dolphines,” daily 1 p.m. Aquarium (includes a standard IMAX movie): $26.95 adults, $24.95 (age 65+), $19.95 (ages 3-12). 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
Old Saybrook: Kate Classic Film: Keeper of the Flame, starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Jan. 28, $8. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., 877-503-1286, katharinehepburntheater.org.
Old Saybrook: Bolshoi Ballet in HD: Giselle, 1 p.m., Jan. 26, $15. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., 877-503-1286, katharinehepburntheater.org.
Woodbridge: Film Screening: The Goldfinch, 7 p.m., Jan. 30, free, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road Woodbridge, 203-389-3434, woodbridgetownlibrary.org
MUSIC
Bridgeport: Highland Rovers Band, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $35-$22. bijoutheatrect.com
Branford: Emerald Anniversary celebration, Opera Theater of Connecticut, 5 p.m., Jan. 26, $60, includes dinner and the performance, wine and spirits are extra, WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford. Tickets, go to operatheaterofct.org or 860-669-8999.
Derby: Been There, Done That Music, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Feb. 4, 10 a.m. 203-734-1492.
Durham: Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and a concert by Mr. Gym, 3 p.m., Feb. 1, for all ages, at the Durham Library. Register by calling 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org
Fairfield: The Joe Carter Samba Rio Quarteto, Sacred Heart University Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 5151 Park Ave. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Free. 203-371-7735, edgertoncenter.org
Fairfield: Son Little, StageOne, Jan. 29, 7:45 p.m. $28. Davy Knowles, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 31, 7:45 p.m. $28; Richard Wareho $65, $55; Ryan Mon Feb. 5, 7:45 p.m. $32 fairfieldtheatre.org
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