Arts & Entertainment

Weekend: African Art, Andy Smiles & More

What do do this weekend in and around Darien

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 to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.

Darien: Andy Smiles Forever Foundation Fundraising Event

Where: Middlesex Middle School, 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.

When: 10:30 a.m., Sunday

Cost: $20

Description: Attend a Zumba master class; get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED); buy from the “Andy Smiles Forever Store”; participate in the raffle of a high-end Ultrabook and other great prizes; bid in a silent auction—all at the "Andy Smiles Forever" fundraising event.

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."

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: Learn how to prepare your family's pet before disaster strikes. 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.

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  See map

Cost: 
Free

Description: Village Critter Outfitter is hosting an environmental education event to learn about the local  wolf conservation efforts.

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   Add to calendar

Where: 
Stamford Museum & Nature Center  See map  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."

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.

Wilton: Wilton Cub Scout Pack 22 Spring Fishing Derby

Where: Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road

When: Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m. Cost: $10

Description: The entry fee covers bait, everyone is encouraged to bring their own rod, and it is spin fishing only so no license is needed. The pond is freshly stocked, and the fish are expected to be biting!

Newtown: BubbleMania!

When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 1:00 pm

Where: Edmond Town Hall Theatre45 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!

Ridgefield: BandJam

When: Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m.

Where:
Ridgefield Playhouse

Cost:
$20

Description: 
The best middle school and high school bands 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.

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.

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.

Newtown: Earth Day Festival

When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Where: Newtown Middle School11 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."

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.









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