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Weekend: Band Jam, Rec Center Spring Fling
From our neighborhoods in Ridgefield to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
And for more going on in your hometown, be sure to click on our events calendar for a full listing of local events.
Ridgefield: BandJam
When: Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m.
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Where: Ridgefield Playhouse
Cost: $20
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Description: The best middle school and high school band around will rock out at the Playhouse during Ridgefield BandJam 2013. What began as a charity event for The Playhouse has become a much anticipated competition where middle school and high school students perform before a panel of industry professionals for the title of BandJam Winner. Visit www.ridgefieldbandjam.com for more details.
Ridgefield: Tenth Anniversary Spring Fling
When: Saturday, April 27, 9: a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgefield Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Description: Help the Ridgefield Recreation Center celebrate its 10th anniversary with these fun family activities: Face painting, a science show, cake cutting, music concert, camp demos and swimming.
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ELSEWHERE IN CONNECTICUT/WESTCHESTER:
Katonah: Six Ladders Opens at KMA
When: April 26, museum hours, Sunday: 12pm – 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Closed Monday.
Where: Katonah Museum of Art
Cost: $10
Description: Bright swaths of vibrant colors transform the Katonah Museum of Art’s exterior beginning this Sunday, April 21st with the opening of its newest outdoor exhibition, Six Ladders by artist Andrea Lilienthal. Lilienthal created a series of giant bamboo ladders for the Museum’s stately Sculpture Garden that are whimsical and enigmatic; their brilliant colors electrifying the natural surroundings.
Bethel: Bethel Blooms Craft Fair
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Admission is free
Description: The craft fair will take place on the front lawn of the Municipal Center.
Brookfield: Moving Sale
Where: 78 Long Meadow Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: Moving family hosts tag sale.
Brookfield: OKLAHOMA!
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. (More dates available by clicking on headline)
Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for students, faculty and seniors; free to children five and younger
Description: The Brookfield High School Curtain Players present their spring musical extravaganza, "OKLAHOMA!"
Darien: African Art Show
Where: Darien Nature Center
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Cost: Admission is free
Description: "Come see the opening of a unique art, prints and textiles exhibit and shop elegant product from across the Continent. Sales benefit Thanda's work to care for and educate HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa and Unite's work to advance women's health, education and microfinance programs across East Africa."
Fairfield: McKinley School Carnival
Where: Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road, Fairfield
When: Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 26, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Varies. Wristbands will be available for purchase all Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Description: Come, have fun, and enjoy the rides and games at the anticipated annual McKinley School Carnival.
Greenwich: Paper Shredding—Shred Sensitive Documents
Where: Island Beach Parking Lot, Arch Street & Steamboat Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per box - 8 box maximum
Description: Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Greenwich Green & Clean with The First Bank of Greenwich & Santaguida Sanitation are holding the shred fest for sensitive documents and papers.
Greenwich: Emergency Animal Response Service
Where: Choice Pet, 80 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.
When: Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: The Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) was formed based on similar efforts undertaken with specialized teams dedicated to animals in disasters. Members of EARS have the specialized expertise, knowledge, training, and resources in both animal and emergency response fields to provide a dedicated focus on animals in need during disasters. Learn how to prepare your family's pet before disaster strikes.
New Canaan: The Wolf Conservation Center Visits
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:00 PM
Where: Village Critter Outfitter: 107 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Village Critter Outfitter is hosting an environmental education event to learn about the local wolf conservation efforts.
Newtown: Earth Day Festival
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:00 a.m.
Where: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: From a huge line-up of kids' activities (including The FunArt Bus), a Silent Auction and litter pick-up to live music/performances, Birds of Prey exhibit, T-Shirt Tie-Dying and tons of tasty food, the festival is the place to be for helping our community become a bit more aware of being "green."
Newtown: BubbleMania!
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 1:00 pm
Where: Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main St, Newtown, CT
Cost: $8
Description: The Newtown Junior Women’s Club (NJWC) is pleased to present international comic bubble artist, Casey Carle, the mastermind of BubbleMania. This soapy spectacular combines visual comedy, quick wit, and Big Band music with beautiful bubbles, creating an interactive treat for the whole family!
Norwalk: Steampunk Exhibit Opens
Where: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave .
When: Now through June 15
Cost: Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Children under 8 are admitted free.
Description: Art called steampunk has influenced everything from product design to fashion to fine art and will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
Stamford: The Art of Bonsai
When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 1:00 PM
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Cost: Free w/ gate admission
Description: To celebrate Arbor Day, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Yama Ki Bonsai Society of the Greater New York Area are proud to present the family-friendly second annual exhibition: "Art of the Bonsai."
The Drifters Coming to Trumbull
Where: Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Rd, Trumbull, CT | Get Directions »
When: Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band proudly presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Thomas and The Drifters. When the "Five Crowns" appeared as an opening act at the Apollo Theater in the late ‘50’s, it was Thomas’ voice that George Treadwell heard before he fired his famous group, The Drifters. He hastily recruited "The Crowns" to become the new "Drifters.” The new Drifters first release was in 1959, a song called "There Goes My Baby." I am sure that there is no need for you to wonder what Thomas’ is up to these days, because "The Drifters" songs are still alive and well. In 1988 Charlie Thomas, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thomas also received the Rhythm and Blues Award in 1999 for lifetime achievement and was inducted in the Vocal Hall of Fame in 2000.
Weston: WestonArts Celebration of the Arts
Where: St. Francis Church, 35 Norfield Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m.
Cost: $45
Description: Displays of works by local visual artists and sculptors (all artwork available for sale). Musical performances including an outstanding line-up of
Weston's own professional performers and musicians, representing dance, opera, musical theater, cabaret, acoustic, and jazz. 50/50 raffle. BYO beverage.
Wilton: "Enchanted April" Opens
Where: Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane
When: April 26, 27, 28, May 2, 3, 4. Evenings at 8, Sunday at 2.
Cost: $20
Description: Feeling lost in their marriages and within the rapidly shifting social currents of post-WWI London, two unhappy middle-class housewives rent a villa in Italy for an impulsive holiday away from their everyday lives, reluctantly recruiting a pair of independent upper-class women to share the cost and experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four clash – and then begin to bloom – rediscovering themselves in ways that they never could have imagined.
Wilton: Estate Sale
Where: 18 Evans Lane
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: Collectibles, household & kitchen, furniture, clothing and more.
Woodbury: Earth Day
Where: Hollow Park, Hollow Road and Sycamore Avenue
When: Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Description: Vendors, delicious food, live music and more. Visit the
Earth Day website for more information.
About this column: From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
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