Arts & Culture

Emergence – an exhibition of Charles Gulbrandsen’s luminous abstract field paintings will be on view from May 24 through June 26 during regular Library hours. Gulbrandsen’s new series of paintings explore the nature of light and luminosity – eliminating the traditional distinction between light and shadow. He describes his paintings as “a place where space and light are not separate…where luminous vessels define and complete the other within their own shimmering atmosphere.

Dana Fuchs is an incredibly strong woman, a survivor of terrible life losses, and the beautiful mother of a healthy son, Aidan, born in Sept. 2016. She also possesses a kickass voice that many of you have been asking for since she was last here in 2011. We are honored to have her back. Rain venue: RP.Underwritten through the generosity of Gary & Susie Singer.

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”

Create your own flag celebrating you! Brainstorm about the things that make you unique as you walk through exhibitions such as Harmony Hammond and Sara Cwynar, then join us in The Studio to create a fabric flag painting that you can wave proudly.

Thursday, June 27, 2019, 2 pm to 4 pm

Free for members or with Museum admission
All ages

“McLean and company ooze drops of southern roots rock, blues, R&B, funk and soul out of every note… the rock & roll swagger of the Rolling Stones combined with the songwriting prowess of Ryan Adams.” – Jambase.  Back for a second year after debuting to much applause last year.

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”

Hey Nineteen a Tribute to Steely Dan is comprised of top professional musicians, many of whom have performed with Grammy- winning, international artists. They bring the big hits and the deep cuts, from “Do It Again” to “Your Gold Teeth II,” from “Reelin’ in the Years” to “Doctor Wu” and “Peg” many more. Hey Nineteen will amaze you with their exacting solos (as originally recorded), vocals, harmonies, and musicality, all while keeping you moving with their high energy show.
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Monday, July 1, 2019, 2 pm to 4 pm

Free for members or with Museum admission
All ages

It’s always fun and games at The Aldrich! Hop into The Studio to paint a piece of one of our new outdoor Jenga sets! Leave your bricks here to dry and come back later in the summer to use our Jenga sets in the Sculpture Garden.

Montreal-based, Canadian Blues rockers who combine rock with straight-ahead blues in a way that echoes the vibe of the great power trios from the 60’s and 70’s. Paul desLauriers was crowned Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 21st annual Maple Blues Awards held on January 15th 2018 in Toronto, Canada. The band also won multiple Maple Blues Awards. Rain venue: RP. Underwritten thanks to The Wadsworth Russell Lewis Trust Fund. 

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”

2014 IBMA Momentum Award winners for “Band of the Year,” this string quartet from Hendersonville, TN. plays mostly original music that isn’t quite country and certainly isn’t tradiational bluegrass. But notwithstanding, their fan base keeps growing. Rain venue: RP.Underwritten through the generosity of Purkiss Capital Advisors, LLC.

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 artist, activist, and educator Luciana McClure for a tour of the galleries, highlighting key pieces throughout the Museum and engaging in conversation around the work of artists Harmony Hammond, Sara Cwynar, N. Dash, and (weather-permitting) the outdoor sculpture installed throughout the Museum’s campus.

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!

This perennial favorite, The “The Heir to the Zydeco Throne” (Billboard Magazine) returns for the 10th consecutive year. Need we write more? Rain venue: RP Underwritten through the generosity of Sam Hur, Ridgefield Cleaners.

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”

After the passing of Bobby Hatfield in 2003, Bill Medley carries on The Righteous Brothers’ legacy with old friend Bucky Heard! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo topped the charts in four decades. The show features the blue-eyed soul pioneers’ biggest hits – “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock and Roll Heaven,” Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing theme “The Time of My Life,” and much, much more!

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”

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.

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.

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)

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.

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”

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”

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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“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.)

Ridgefield’s SummerFest is on Sat., July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm with sidewalk sales, food, music, children’s activities/games, shopping, touch-a-truck and more! Main Street & Bailey Avenue will be closed to traffic.  

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

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.

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”

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”

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.”

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.

“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”

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!

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 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!

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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Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time,” actor and comedian Sinbad’ storytelling style of comedy is profound without being profane. Sinbad has appeared on Disney’s “Planes,” “Comedy Bang Bang,” “The Eric Andre Show,” FX Television series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Grammy Award nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation with songs like “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk,” “April Fools,” and his covers of “Hallelujah” and “Across the Universe.”

Rufus has released eight studio albums, three DVDs, and three live albums. He has collaborated with artists ranging from Elton John, David Byrne, Robbie Williams, Mark Ronson, Joni Mitchell to Burt Bacharach. His album “Rufus Does Judy” recorded at Carnegie Hall in 2006 was nominated for a Grammy Award.

His acclaimed first opera, Prima Donna, premiered at the Manchester International Festival in July 2009 and has since been presented in London, Toronto, BAM in New York,  Armel Opera Festival in Hungary and Augsburg Theatre in Germany.  In 2015,  Deutsche Grammophon released a studio recording of the opera recorded with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Rufus celebrated the 400^th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with the release of his latest album Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare Sonnets on Deutsche Grammophon worldwide in Spring 2016. The Canadian Opera Company commissioned Wainwright’s second opera, about Roman Emperor Hadrian, which premiered in Toronto in the fall of 2018.

Art Walk 2019

August 23 – September 8

Deadline to apply:

July 12, 2019 11:59pm