Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Events: Holiday Concerts Aplenty
Looking for something to do this weekend?
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.
Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St.
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Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; $50 for a post-performance meeting w/Kreskin.
Greenwich: Pancakes With Santa
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m.
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Where: Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, Horseneck Lane.
Cost: $5; $5 for photo with Santa.
Fairfield: A Visit to Santa's House
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: The Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Road
Cost: $7
Description: "Please join us for entertainment, cookies with Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts, model trains, a bake sale, raffles, and much more -- and of course a picture with Santa! All proceeds will go to the Thomas Merton Center in Bridgeport and the Fairfield Storm Sandy Relief Fund."
Fairfield: Connecticut Dance School's "The Nutcracker"
When: Sunday, Dec. 9. Performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 North Benson Road
Cost: $40 adults/$25 for seniors, students, and children
Description: Come and see the classic Christmas-themed ballet. More than 170 students ranging in ages from 6 to 17 and representing many Connecticut communities will dance in this "extravagantly costumed production."
Norwalk Symphony's Holiday Extravaganza
Where: Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave.
When: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: Join the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Jonathan Yates, members of the youth choir of the Seabury Academy of St. Paul's on the Green and the Men's Gospel Choir of Pivot Ministries as we share the joy of the holiday through music and song.
On the program are Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate with Soprano Amelia Watkins, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Rutter's Colors of Christmas, Healey's Three Chanukah Songs and a sing-along!
Darien: Candlelight Christmas Concert
When: 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9
Where: First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT | Get Directions
Cost: Free
Description: Get in the Christmas spirit at the beloved annual Candlelight Concert at The First Congregational Church of Darien on Sunday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m. The evening will feature performances by The Darien High School Tudor Singers under the direction of Chris Andrade, the church’s Senior Choir soloists, world-class pianist Max Pakhomov, and a carol sing-along. Dan Hague, First Congregational’s Music Director, has also promised “a few surprises.”
Southbury: Nutcracker Presentation
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Pomperaug High School
Cost: $20
Description: Don't miss Southbury's longest running production of this great holiday classic. Spectacular sets and costumes and great fun for the whole family.
When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
Where:
Cost: Powerhouse Performing Arts Center, 681 South Ave, New Canaan,
Description: The Town Players are all set to open their annual Family Holiday Show, Little Red Riding Hood, A Panto, Tina and Robert Burbidge’s light hearted, happy go lucky spoof, filled with music, dancing, and colorful, sometimes ridiculous costumes. Performances will take place onFriday, December 14 at 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, December 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park.
Wilton: Stämbandet Jul Concert
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
Where: 68 Westport Rd, Wilton, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Join us for a Scandinavian celebration of holiday joy and light! Lucia wears her crown of candles, bringing light into the darkest month of the year. Enjoy some of the most beloved holiday music of Sweden this season! For reservations, e-mail unitedpastor@att.net or call 203-834-0644.
Weston: Opera Series at Cobb's Mill Inn
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9
Where: 12 Old Mill Rd, Weston, CT
Cost: Dinner and Opera Program, $35
Description: “Diva” Laura Papallo will present the series, singing selections highlighting great moments of opera history. On December 9th, “Classic
Movie Favorites” will plunge you into a world of nostalgia as you listen to the “classiest” classics of the silver-screen.
Weston: Weston Women's League Gingerbread Holiday Brunch
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
Where: La Roue Elayne at Cobb's Mill Inn, 12 Old Mill Rd, Weston, CT
Cost: Free admission.
Description: Tickets to complete three holiday crafts will be available for only $10. Raffle tickets will be sold for various items. This event raises funds for the Weston Warm-up Fund and will include a light continental breakfast and live music.
Watertown: Tracey O' Shaughnessy Lecture and Book Signing
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
Where: 250 Porter St, Watertown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Tracey O' Shaughnessy, author and regional columnist, will be giving a lecture and book signing at Blue Horse Arts and JFoster Music Studios.
Woodbury: Flanders Artisan Marketplace
When: Noon Sunday, Dec. 9
Where: Flanders Nature Center
Cost: Free admission
Description: This holiday season, stop by Flanders and see what quality creations local crafters have created. There is a variety to choose from: beeswax candles, hand crafted quilts, hand knitted gloves, scarves and more, using Flanders' very own wool, handmade wreathes, honey, jewelry,
needle felted kits and creatures, pottery, wood building kits and more. Celebrate the season this year, keeping it handmade and local!
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