What a Work of Art (& Other Weekend Events)

Check out these events in the area this long Veterans Day weekend:

• Starts at 6 p.m.: "'The Space Between' is a new exhibition opening at WALA Gallery (Wilson Avenue Loft Artists) on Nov. 8, 2013. The public is invited to see the new exhibition at an evening reception located on the second floor of 225 Wilson Avenue in South Norwalk." -- from an event listing on Norwalk Patch (See the painting illustrating this article.)

• "The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) is hosting its eighth annual FALL TAG SALE on Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 4p.m. at the JLSN Headquarters, 748 Post Road, Darien. Early bird shopping will take place from 9 -10 a.m. for a $10 early entrance fee." -- from an event listing on Darien Patch

• "Johnny Winter, a Grammy-Award-winning blues guitarist, singer and producer, is visiting Darien on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Johnny's Records (no relation), 45 Tokeneke Rd." -- from a post on Darien Patch

• Sunday, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.: "Join Sharon Louden, editor of the recently published book Living and Sustaining a Creative Life: Essays by 40 Working Artists, along with fellow artists and contributing authors Richard Klein, artist and Aldrich exhibitions director, and Maureen Connor, Queens College CUNY professor, for a frank look at how they and other artists balance the competing demands of their creative and professional lives.  A book signing will follow the talk. [...] Price: Free for members of The Aldrich; Free with the price of admission ($10 adults/$5 seniors 60+ and students) [...] Please register as space is limited." -- from an announcement on the Aldrich Museum website

• "The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the Darien Town Hall Veterans' Memorial Circle at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Members of Darien's Monuments and Ceremonies Commission and VFW Post Commander, Phil Kraft along with First Selectwoman, Jayme Stevenson will conduct the ceremony to honor all veterans. The ceremony begins promptly at 11 a.m. adhering to the custom of having this ceremony at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month which was the moment when the Armistice took effect in World War One." -- an event listing on Darien Patch

• "Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee cordially invites you to a Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, Norwalk City Hall - Concert Hall: 9:30 a.m. concert, 10 a.m. ceremony, 11 a.m. moment of silence." -- an announcement on the Norwalk city government website

• "The Darien Old Timers Athletic Association will hold its 52nd Annual Sports Award Dinner on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s. The purpose of this very popular dinner is to recognize the accomplishments of Darien athletes and coaches, to meet with old friends, to reminisce about days gone by and to recognize those who support the opportunity for athletics to be part of the educational and growing experience in Darien.  The Honorees this year include Dr. Andre Buchs, Patrick Williams, Joe Lopiano, Paul Hendrickson, Coach Isidore Battino, Kathy Bounty Gouin, Edward Tunick and Lauren Lindsay." -- from an event listing on Darien Patch