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CAMP ALDRICH 2019: Week 1 – Funky Fresh 3-D Sculptures

Monday, July 8, 2019, 9 am to 5 pm

Week 1: Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12
Entering Grades 1 through 3

No need for paper or canvas here! Create bright, inventive and fun 3-D constructions, creatures, and critters using a variety of techniques like plaster of Paris, paper-mâché, and so much more. Work with Aldrich teaching artist Erika Rohde to build sculptures that are out of this world!

Check out this fun, art-centered summer camp at the Guild! For more information, email rgoasummercamp@gmail.com. 

Ridgefield Bicycle Sports Club Thirsty Thursdays 2019

Learn with Us!

Intro Rides offered each week at TT!

Intro to Group Riding: New to riding in a group? We will show you how, no drop ride. 

Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 6th, 20th, July 11th, 25th & Aug 8th

Road Skills 101: This no-drop ride focuses on shifting, climbing, & road skills.
Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 13th, 27th, July 18th, & Aug 1st, 15th

Sign up, info & location at www.rbsclub.org. 

2nd Annual Pride Party! All are welcome!

Party Time with Christine O’Leary!

Lite bites, laughs, photo fun & cocktails too!

Tickets only $25 per person

Cash bar

A hybrid of rugged Americana and purposeful pop, “they somehow strike that perfect blend of soaring vocals, impressive playing and interesting song choices” ( Fretboard Journal). Progressive bluegrass at its best. Rain venue: RP Underwritten thanks to the generosity of Chris Pike, Ridgefield Music

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

MEMBER PRE-SALE BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 26 AT 10AM
Members please call the box office for tickets 203.438.5795
PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 10AM

VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Legendary songwriter, musician, interactive artist, producer and nominee for the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, Todd Rundgren returns to The Playhouse with a full band and a night of hits and “deep tracks” spanning his 50-year career! Rundgren is on the road in support of his new book, The Individualist: digressions, dreams and dissertations. There will be a Q&A with the audience discussing the book during the show.

Todd’s band for this show features Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, Greg Hawkes, Jesse Gress and Bobby Strickland.

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New York Yankees Centerfielder turned award-winning jazz guitarist, Bernie Williams, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse for a concert and charity softball game, featuring former NY Yankee Darryl Strawberry and others!

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams discovered his love for baseball and music at roughly the same time. At the age of eight, he fell in love with the sounds of a flamenco guitar his merchant-marine father brought home from Spain, feeling the same exhilaration when he picked up a baseball bat around the same time.  In his 16 year career as a centerfielder for the New York Yankees, Bernie Williams was a four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star.  Throughout Williams’ years with The Yankees, his passion for music never waned, and the sound of a guitar would often be heard emanating from the clubhouse or during team flights. Whether acoustic or electric, a guitar was a constant presence in the star’s locker or equipment bag, and it was no surprise in 2003 when he demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his first album, The Journey Within. The record featured fusions of jazz, rock and the tropical rhythms of Williams’ heritage and was met with both strong critical praise and instant chart success- reaching #3 on Billboard’s “Contemporary Jazz Chart.”

Bernie Williams raised his musical game even further with the release of his second album Moving Forward.Featuring guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Dave Koz, and an All-Star cast of renowned studio musicians, Moving Forward debuted as Billboard’s #2 Contemporary Jazz album in the country, and continued to hold that chart position for five straight, and spawned two consecutive Billboard #1 singles, “Go For It,” and “Ritmo de Otono.” The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2009.

THREE NEW MOTHERS.
THREE DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS.
ONE SHARED STRUGGLE.

Cooped up on maternity leave and starved for conversation, Jessie invites her funny and forthright neighbor Lina, also a new mom, for coffee on the patio between their duplexes. Despite their vastly different finances, they become fast friends during naptimes—while someone watches from the mansion on the cliff overlooking Jessie’s yard. This comedy with dark edges takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the dilemma of returning to work, and how class impacts parenthood and friendship.

Preview-Thursday, July 11th 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Opening-Friday, July 12th 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Evening Shows:
July 13th, 2019
July 21st, 2019
July 24th, 2019
July 25th, 2019
July 27th, 2019

Matinee Shows:
July 14th, 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
July 20th, 2019 (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Ridgefield Pride Art Center Announces Grand Opening

New Art Center, Founded by Ridgefield Resident, Will Offer Private and Shared Studio Workspaces; Educational Programs; Gallery Space; and More 

Ridgefield Pride Art Center is excited to announce their debut in Downtown Ridgefield. Located above 850 Degrees Wood Fired Restaurant, Ridgefield Pride Art Center is currently undergoing renovations and is set to open its doors to locals as well as artists from surrounding towns in July. 

Ridgefield Pride Art Center is currently accepting applications for resident artists. Resident artists will receive a dedicated private or semi-private studio workspace, marketing support, guaranteed space in the Ridgefield Pride Art Gallery and much more. Ridgefield Pride Art Center also offers annual “drop-in” memberships and curriculum-based and independent study educational programs, and, in September, will open the Ridgefield Pride Art Gallery. Ridgefield Pride Art Gallery will be a state-of-the-art gallery located on Main Street, just steps away from the art center. Those interested in becoming a resident artist may fill out an application here.

Ridgefield Pride Art Center is the vision of Ridgefield resident Dee Dee Colabella. Colabella is a lifelong professional who says art has played a consistent role in her professional career. “Whether I was working in fashion merchandising, marketing, or website design, art, in some form, was ever-present.” Colabella drew from each professional experience when creating the concept for Ridgefield Pride Art Center. “I knew I didn’t want to only create a shared studio space, or only create an educational space,” said Colabella. “It was my goal to create a community where artists could create art, of course, but also receive instruction from MFA-certified instructors, take part in community events such as critique groups, receive continuing education on topics including marketing one’s art, and have the ability to showcase their art in a gallery with such a prime location here in Ridgefield.” 

A Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2019. The celebration will feature art by RPAC’s resident artists as well as live music, refreshments, and tours of the new studio. The public will be invited to attend this free event. 

For more information, please contact Ridgefield Pride Art Center via phone at 203.273.7455, or via email, info@ridgefieldprideartcenter.com. Ridgefield Pride Art Center is located at 424R Main Street, in the Village.

New York Yankees Centerfielder turned award-winning jazz guitarist, Bernie Williams, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse for a concert and charity softball game, featuring former NY Yankee Daryl Strawberry and others!

The Charity Softball Game will take place on the field outside of The Playhouse.

The Michael Chekhov Theatre Festival announces their summer fundraiser, Make Your Own Party, an evening of cabaret with Pamme Jones Saturday, July 13, at 7:00 pm. 

Directed by Wendy Scherl, with Musical Direction by Lisa Riggs Hobbs, Make Your Own Party will be a night of story and song punctuated by Pamme Jones’ trademark exuberant and playful wit and off-the-cuff commentary. With special guests Duane Lanham and Erik Tonner, along with her accompanying trio of Tom Morris (conductor and keyboards), Charles Casamiro (bass), and Nate Dobas (Percussion), she will present a sassy evening of sultry torch songs and irreverent, bawdy songs, along with standards, show tunes and originals mixed together to create the perfect signature mix.

A benefit for the Michael Chekhov Theatre Festival, the event includes appetizers, desserts, drinks, and a silent auction. This year’s festival celebrates its eleventh year and show dates will be October 18 and 19. Inspired by the innovative, imagination-based technique of Michael Chekhov, the festival is dedicated to discovering and welcoming original artists, presenting their creative work and offering sanctuary to experiment and explore new theatre in Ridgefield which has become a thriving theatrical hub. A nephew of famed playwright Anton Chekhov, Michael Chekhov (1891-1955) achieved fame in his own right as an actor/director/author who relocated his dramatic arts school from England to Ridgefield in 1939 in a barn off North Salem Road.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is located at 37 Halpin Lane in Ridgefield. Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased at ridgefieldtheatrebarn.org.

Show & Shine for SPHERE

Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Classics, and Antiques!

No cut-off years..
New cars welcome!

Special Trophy Awards:
The Justin Cowen Award
Harrison Mauldin Award
Jeff Doyle Award

Raffle, Door Prizes, Food Vendors, and Live Music 

Back after a sold-out show in 2016, don’t miss this evening of stand-up from the award-winning, co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live! Colin has been a writer for the show since 2005, and is currently one of SNL’s head writers. He has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on SNL. Recently, Colin co-hosted the 2018 Emmy Awards, alongside “Weekend Update” co-anchor and fellow head writer, Michael Che. Additionally, he wrote and starred in the Paramount/Netflix film Staten Island Summer, based on his days as a lifeguard growing up in New York. Colin is a Staten Island native and Harvard graduate.

Barts Tree Service Comedy Series

Theme: Life in Early Ridgefield

Explore life in early Ridgefield with fun, hands-on, educational activities!

Ridgefield’s first post office opened in the Keeler Tavern in 1792. Before telegraph and telephone, before text message and email, the postal service carried news throughout the 13 colonies and early United States. Campers will join Timothy Keeler as deputy postmasters along the post road, establishing their post offices and ensuring the news reaches its final destination!

For boys and girls entering grades 1-3

July 15 – 19, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

Check out this fun, art-centered summer camp at the Guild! For more information, email rgoasummercamp@gmail.com. 

CAMP ALDRICH 2019: Week 2 – Fantastic and Flat: Exploring Art Making on Paper

Monday, July 15, 2019, 10 am to 5 pm

Week 2: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19
Entering Grades 1 through 3

Break out your brushes – we are getting bold, bright, and colorful with our exploration into art making on a flat surface. Using pastels, paints, textiles, and other mixed media, make original pieces of art that encompass techniques such as collage and assemblage with Aldrich teaching artist Erika Rohde.

Come join us for a screening of this great movie!

Sounding at times like a New Orleans trad band, a funkified Tower of Power-style outfit, and a horn-rock group, this Chicago based brass band has perfected a gritty and dynamic sound. Rain venue: RP

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

The Ridgefield Chorale will be holding “Summer Sings” for Chorale members and other singers interested in learning more about the Chorale.  Rehearsals will be from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at various Ridgefield locations:

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Lounsbury House (316 Main Street, Ridgefield)
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – ACT  (36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield)

Singers are asked to cover the cost of sheet music provided at the Summer Sings.  If you are not a current member of the Chorale and are interested in attending, please let us know at info@ridgefieldchorale.org.

Ridgefield Bicycle Sports Club Thirsty Thursdays 2019

Learn with Us!

Intro Rides offered each week at TT!

Intro to Group Riding: New to riding in a group? We will show you how, no drop ride. 

Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 6th, 20th, July 11th, 25th & Aug 8th

Road Skills 101: This no-drop ride focuses on shifting, climbing, & road skills.
Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 13th, 27th, July 18th, & Aug 1st, 15th

Sign up, info & location at www.rbsclub.org. 

Formed in April of 2008, and still touring with the original lineup, The HillBenders have firmly established their presence as one of the most energetic and engaging progressive acoustic bands on the scene and they continue to wow audiences from stages around the country and around the world. Rain venue: RP Underwritten thanks to the generosity of The John Katz Family Foundation.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Join us on the Lounsbury House porch and lawn for an evening of great food and friendly people.

Summer-fun activities include lawn games, cornhole, horseshoes, wading pool, music and much more.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU??

$60/Adult:
Fresh 1-1/2 pound Maine Lobster, Steamers and Mussels
New Potatoes, Corn-on-the-Cob and Watermelon

$20/Child:
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Corn-on-the-Cob and Watermelon

Endless iced tea, lemonade and water for all!
Alcohol not included. BYOB

LOCATION:
Lounsbury House
316 Main Street, Ridgefield CT 06877

“SIGNALS ARE EVERYTHING”

John and his daughter Caitlyn are birders. As they scan the skies over their backyard in suburban Maryland looking for elusive birds, years go by. Relationships begin and end. Children grow up and parents age. The climate and the world change in small and vast ways. Birds of North America takes a close look at the relationship of a father and daughter over the course of a decade as they struggle to understand the parts of one another that defy understanding.

Preview- Thursday, July 18th, 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Opening- Friday, July 19th, 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Evening Shows:

July 20th, 2019
July 26th, 2019
July 28th, 2019 (7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
August 1st, 2019
August 2nd, 2019
August 3rd, 2019

Matinee :

July 21st, 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
July 27th, 2019 (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Back after a packed show in 2017! Led by Jakob Dylan (son of legend Bob Dylan), The Wallflowers enjoyed huge success as part of the mid-’90s roots-rock revival with hits like “6th Avenue Heartache” “Three Marlenas,” a gritty take on David Bowie’s “Heroes,” and  “One Headlight,” a song for which they won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Perormance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

The Wallflowers are Jakob Dylan (vocals, guitar), Jimmy Wallace (keyboards), Stephen Mackey (bass), Stanton Edward (guitar), and drummer Lynn Williams.

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Mark your calendars for July 20th! It’s a big day in Ridgefield. Come celebrate with TownVibe’s Cocktails with the Cast, sponsored by The Village Tavern and The Audubon Society of Connecticut, and featuring original music by Broadway’s Kevin Mambo.

KEVIN MAMBO
Kevin Mambo is a Zimbabwean–Canadian actor and musician. He is best known for his role on the CBS Daytime serial Guiding Light, which won him two Daytime Emmys and for his role as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in the Broadway production of the musical Fela! Kevin will debut selections from his forthcoming solo album at TownVibe’sCocktails with the Cast.

BIG DAY – BIG ITINERARY
The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce kicks off with the first session of Summerfest from 10 am – 2 pm, followed by a 4 pm matinee of Cry It Out. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the second, grownup session of Summerfest (open until 7:30 pm) — and get dinner with friends — before the 8 pm performance of Birds of North America.

Immediately following Birds (around 10 pm), walk down Main Street to the Village Tavern for TownVibe’s Cocktails with the Cast. A late-night buffet and hors d’oeuvres will be served by The Tavern’s talented crew, and the full bar is generously sponsored by The Connecticut Audubon Society. Mingle with the casts of both shows and toast the end of a classic midsummer day in Ridgefield.

A few select auction items will be available for bid to support Thrown Stone’s mission of engaging our region with new and reimagined theatre.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Tickets for TownVibe’s Cocktails with the Cast are $150. Tickets for Cry It Out and Birds of North America are available separately for $59 each or $98 for both. Senior and Under 29 discounts also available. You don’t have to do the whole itinerary to attend Cocktails, but if you’re up for this unforgettable day of theatre, book now. The performances will sell out.

Enjoy summer in Ridgefield during Summerfest, sponsored by Ridgefield Chamber and Ridgefield Parks & Rec.

In addition to live music and pop-up shops, the community event will feature a Farmers’ Market.

Call 203.438.5992 or email us for details. More information to come!

Kate Baldwin starred in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! for which she personally received Tony Award, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Award nominations. Broadway: Finian’s Rainbow (Tony Award, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Award nominations) Big Fish, Wonderful Town, Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Full Monty. Off-Broadway: John & Jen (Keen Company, Drama Desk nomination) Giant (Public, Drama Desk nomination) Superhero (Second Stage, Lortel nomination) Songbird (59E59)  Film: Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best. TV: “Law & Order: SVU”. PBS: “First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb” and “Live From Lincoln Center: Stephen Sondheim’s Passion.” Concerts: Boston, Detroit, National, Portland, Chicago Symphony Orchestras and sold-out appearances at 54 Below and the American Songbook Series at Lincoln Center.  Solo recordings: Let’s See What Happens and She Loves Him: Live at Feinstein’s (PS Classics). 

It’s a night of stand-up from actor, writer, producer and CT native Nick Kroll! He most recently co-created and voiced numerous roles on the Netflix animated series “Big Mouth,” which has been heralded by the Hollywood Reporter as “sweet, progressive and breathtakingly filthy,” and was nominated for an Annie Award for “Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production.”  Nick can next be heard in Secret Life of Pets 2 set to be released in June 2019, and as ‘Uncle Fester’ in MGM’s The Addams Family set to be released in October 2019. He also can be seen in MGM’sOperation Finale opposite Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingley, and in Lionsgate’s Uncle Drew.  In January 2017, he wrapped his Broadway debut with the critical and financial hit Oh, Hello on Broadway.  Recent film credits include Jeff Nichols’ critically acclaimed film Loving, Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party and Illumination’s Sing.  Nick had his own Comedy Central sketch show “Kroll Show” and starred as Ruxin in the hit FX show “The League.”

for boys and girls entering grades 4-6

July 22 – 26, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

Theme: Cabinet of Curiosities

A predecessor to museums, cabinets of curiosities reached the height of their popularity in the 19^thCentury when everyone from princes to armchair scientists proudly showed off their collections. From natural specimens to man-made objects, from ancient artifacts to the newest technological wonders, everything was collected. Over the week, campers will collect and curate objects to create their own cabinet of curiosities.

Check out this fun, art-centered summer camp at the Guild! For more information, email rgoasummercamp@gmail.com. 

Inspired interpretations and originals around a panorama of eclectic Yiddish repertoire, with musical influences ranging from Eastern European to Zydeco, Jazz , Latin, Funk etc. Rain venue:RP. Underwritten through the generosity of the Leir Foundation.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Calling all Party People!

Learn how to make, shake and create your own special summertime cocktail in this fun and informative session with Kyle & Codey of Ancona’s Wines & Liquors.

Flavor mixing, techniques and recipes!

Learn about spirits, mixers & garnishes!

Hands-on creation and enjoyment – make 3 cocktails and then toast to your creativity!

Ridgefield Bicycle Sports Club Thirsty Thursdays 2019

Learn with Us!

Intro Rides offered each week at TT!

Intro to Group Riding: New to riding in a group? We will show you how, no drop ride. 

Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 6th, 20th, July 11th, 25th & Aug 8th

Road Skills 101: This no-drop ride focuses on shifting, climbing, & road skills.
Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 13th, 27th, July 18th, & Aug 1st, 15th

Sign up, info & location at www.rbsclub.org. 

Celebrating their 22nd year together and their 14th appearance at CHIRP, Elana James, Jake Erwin and Whit Smith possess “an arsenal full of technique and joy.” (NYTimes) Western Swing doesn’t get better than this. Rain venue: RPUnderwritten through the generosity of the Family of Alex Heckert

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Come join us for this classic movie!

This actor and stand-up comedian has been making people laugh for more than 15 years, performing his absurdist, observational standup act worldwide. He is known for his roles in Ready Player One and the Deadpool films, as well as the HBO show “Silicon Valley.” And, he has voiced characters in more than a dozen animated films, including The Emoji Movie and Big Hero 6.

Cash Levy has appeared numerous times on Comedy Central, Fox, NBC, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “Comics Unleashed,” Comedy.TV and is a regular at the Hollywood Improv. He can be heard daily on Sirius XM Radio, and has been a regular on “The Bob and Tom Show” for years.

Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for a free beer tasting before the show!

A powerhouse siren with impressive writing chops to match her towering vocals, Porter (who attended high school in CT) won Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Born to a Broadway singer mom and rocker dad, she went from wowing America on “Star Search” at the age of five to starring in the John Hughes 1991 classic Curly Sue. Post-high school, she logged time on Broadway, starring in the first production of Footloose and revival of A Chorus Line. She fronted The Canyons and released two solo albums, namely 2009’s Alisan Porter and Who We Are in 2014. During a 2016 respite from music, a friend secretly submitted her to NBC’s The Voice. Emerging triumphantly, she made history on the show becoming the first victor for a female coach repping “Team Christina Aguilera.” Exercising the limits of her robust voice, she conjures a style steeped in booming gospel, soulful blues, and rock ‘n’ roll energy.

Porter’s newest album, Pink Cloud “is the bible of everything I’ve done.” says Porter, “it has all accumulated to this moment. It’s about truly understanding what it means to be in a partnership, but also really knowing who you are within a relationship.”

Step back in time into the 18th-century Peter Parley Schoolhouse! Get a guided tour and find out more about Peter Parley, its most famous “scholar”. Play with antique toys, write with quill pens, and wear a three-corner hat. Find out which of Ridgefield’s twelve little red schoolhouses was closest to your house. Read the strict teacher’s rules and imagine having to stoke the pot-bellied stove yourself!

The schoolhouse is open from 1 pm to 4 pm the last Sunday of each month, from May through October. Click here for directions. Each month will feature a new special program, and an ice cream truck will be available on site.

July 29 – August 2, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

Theme: Vintage Fashion Design

Cut and construct a historic costume inspired by 19th century fashion found in the Museum’s collection. Brooklyn-based costume designer Corrine Huhnke will teach campers how to apply design elements from 19th century women’s and men’s fashion to construct a creation of their own using vintage clothing and accessories found in local second-hand shops. Campers will model their final creations at a fashion show for family and friends.

Check out this fun, art-centered summer camp at the Guild! For more information, email rgoasummercamp@gmail.com. 

“An astonishing array of virtuosity” (Washington Post). One of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Celtic music returns to Ridgefield for their bi-annual visit. Rain venue: RP Underwritten thanks to the generosity of Tom & Marlene Gerhard.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

The Ridgefield Chorale will be holding “Summer Sings” for Chorale members and other singers interested in learning more about the Chorale.  The rehearsal will be: 

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – ACT  (36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield)

Singers are asked to cover the cost of sheet music provided at the Summer Sings.  If you are not a current member of the Chorale and are interested in attending, please let us know at info@ridgefieldchorale.org.

Don’t miss this Grammy Award-winner as he returns to The Playhouse – this time with his Large Band! A singer, composer and actor, Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Hits include “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas),” “If I Had a Boat,” “Cowboy Man” and more!

Don’t miss this Grammy Award-winner as he returns to The Playhouse – this time with his Large Band! A singer, composer and actor, Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Hits include “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas),” “If I Had a Boat,” “Cowboy Man” and more!

Ridgefield Bicycle Sports Club Thirsty Thursdays 2019

Learn with Us!

Intro Rides offered each week at TT!

Intro to Group Riding: New to riding in a group? We will show you how, no drop ride. 

Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 6th, 20th, July 11th, 25th & Aug 8th

Road Skills 101: This no-drop ride focuses on shifting, climbing, & road skills.
Thursdays at 5:50 pm, Dates: June 13th, 27th, July 18th, & Aug 1st, 15th

Sign up, info & location at www.rbsclub.org. 

The Brother Brothers are Adam and David Moss, identical twins carrying on the folk tradition for a new generation. Using minimal instrumentation, heartfelt lyricism, and harmonies so natural they seem to blend into one beautiful voice, the siblings draw on the energy and creativity of Brooklyn, New York, though it was Peoria, Illinois where they grew up. http://www.thebrotherbrothersmusic.com Rain venue: RP Underwritten through the continuing generosity of Bob & Loire Leavitt

The Role in the Hay Players and Improv Comedy featuring: David Fritsch, Rick Haylon, Rick Hodder, Pamme Jones, Monica O’Brien, Jeff Pliskin, Melissa Power, and Lisa Tancredi. Due to the spontaneous nature of improvisation, performances may contain adult language and themes that may not be suitable for some children. Parental discretion is advised. 

Join a guided hike and/or trail run as part of our Outdoor Sports Center’s new Summer Hike Series, happening once a month at a local trail system in the area. Choose between two different pace groups of either trail running or a leisurely hike ranging from 2-4 miles at a moderate pace. Hikers will be joined by Merrell, who will be offering a chance to test out their new line of trail running shoes and hikers. (The Trail Glove 5, or Nova and Antora – adult shoes only) Merrell is also offering free swag and a swag bag raffle to one lucky winner. Enjoy a trail mix bar and make your own snack before the hike begins! Appropriate for ages 12+; leashed dogs welcome.

This event is FREE but registration required 

Barbara Nevins and Southwest Cafe present the 13th annual Southwest Cafe Margarita Run to benefit the Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage. This festive 5k offers participants a fun night out with a free margarita at the finish (for those 21 and over, of course).

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The Southwest Cafe Margarita 5K benefits the Sunrise Cottage in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The Sunrise Cottage is a residence for members of the community with disabilities. It is part of ARI (Always Reaching for Independence), and devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work, and in the community.

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Race will start promptly at 7:00 PM in the parking lot of Union Savings Bank, across the street from the 109 Danbury Road shopping plaza in Ridgefield, CT.

Click here to register!

Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for a complimentary wine tasting and art exhibit by a local artist!

Grammy Award-winner, Corinne Bailey Rae’s music spans indie, electronic, jazz, soul and experimental. The critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter’s global hits include “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Don’t miss this intimate performance the day after her Newport Jazz Festival debut!

In addition to her two Grammy Awards, Bailey Rae has received two MOBOS in the UK, alongside multiple nominations including BRIT and BET Awards. She was awarded her first Grammy Award in 2008 for Album Of The Year when featured on Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters. Her second album, The Sea (2010) was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. The subsequent EP Is This Love garnered a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.

Bailey Rae continues to collaborate and perform with artists across musical genres, including Mary J Blige, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, KING, Paul McCartney, Kele Okereke (Bloc Party), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Questlove, Salaam Rami, RZA, Tyler The Creator, Paul Weller, Stevie Wonder, Tracey Thorn, Logic, Mick Jenkins, and many more!

People’s United Bank brings back a free, outdoor day of fun! An annual summer tradition, Shakespeare’s classic play comes to life in a family-friendly production –  outside, under a tent on the baseball field adjacent to The Playhouse! This much-loved summer event is a “thank you” to the community.

A charismatic war hero on the brink of kingship, Caesar is celebrated by the people of Rome–but mistrusted by some of his closest friends who fear his popularity will throw the country into chaos. In this immersive, 90-minute touring production, audiences will help bring this anachronistic tale of violent betrayal to vivid life, constructing a post-apocalyptic world of power and consequence.

The Green Expo features local businesses that are conscious about making environmentally friendly choices. The experts who will be participating in the Green Expo will explain how easy it can be to implement sustainability in our workplace practices, in how we run our homes and how we can make everyday choices that are not only good for us but also for the environment. Food samples, food for purchase, product information and demonstrations make this “green” entertaining and educational event one not to miss.

Call the box office at 203-438-5795 to reserve your free tickets!

Check out this fun, art-centered summer camp at the Guild! For more information, email rgoasummercamp@gmail.com. 

An iconic pop star of the ’70s and ’80s, a successful Broadway and West End actor in the ’90s, and a major writer/producer in television to this day, Shaun rose to fame in ABC’s popular series, “The Hardy Boys Mysteries.” Along the way, he enjoyed a massive recording career, garnering hits like “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Hey Deanie,” and “Do You Believe In Magic.” After selling out arenas nationwide, and sharing a year-long run on Broadway in Blood Brothers with his late half-brother, David Cassidy, Shaun moved behind the scenes to become one of television’s top writers, creating shows like “American Gothic,” “Invasion,” and producing series like NBC’s current hit, “New Amsterdam.” Stepping out from behind the camera for the first time in decades, Shaun returns to the stage to perform with a full band, sing all his hits, and share funny and moving stories of his famous family and extraordinary life.
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