Thirty-six artists from fifteen different countries were selected to participate in this next outstanding biennial art exhibit Latin Views 2008, which opens on September 19, at 6:00 pm at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus, located in the Branford House Mansion.   The Latin Views 2008 will be an extraordinary international celebration of art that will be sure to excite and entertain any art lover.  The exhibit will cover narrative, fantasy, myths, prophesies, spectacle, and the ambiguous territory between the real and unreal.  This exhibit is an invitation to the viewer to enter, explore, and immerse himself in the imaginary world of contemporary Latin artists, which is filled with emotions and imagery. The exhibition will occupy the entire gallery creating the ideal atmosphere to showcase these impressive works of art.   The Latins Views 2008 was curated by the directors and advisors of the LNVA jointly with The Griffis Art Center Board of Trustees and overseen by Julia Pavone, Director of The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art.  The artistic director of Latin Views 2008 is Sharon Griffis, who is also the Director of Griffis Art Center of New London CT and has extensive experience organizing exhibitions throughout Connecticut. Highlighted among the special events of this exhibition is a Panel Discussion organized by the LNVA that will be presented in association with The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the Marine Science Building, University of Connecticut at Avery Point on the following day of the opening reception, September 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Since its inception in 2003, the Latin Views exhibits have greatly evolved and have become the leading medium offering international contemporary art to southeastern Connecticut.  The exhibit will run from September 19th to November 2nd, 2008.  The opening reception will be on Friday September 19th, from 6.00 to 8.00 pm and the panel discussion will be on September 20th at 1:30 pm.

Organist Peter Niedmann will perform in concert on the newly enlarged pipe organ at Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington.  The free concert will be Sunday, November 2^nd at 3 pm.  This is the first recital on the 3 manual Moller organ since the organ expansion project was completed.  Many new ranks of digital pipe samples were added to the pipe organ, making it much larger and more exciting to listen to.  Mr. Niedmann is a prize-winning organist and composer, and the director of music at the church.  Included in the concert will be “Prelude and Fugue in G Minor” by Bach, “Toccata” by Boellmann, and an improvisation on a theme submitted by an audience member.  For more information, call 860-666-4689 or visit the church website at newingtonucc.org.  

Born in Spain in 1987, this young, very accomplished, award-wining Master of Music student from Yale School of Music has performed in Holland, Germany and Spain, as well as the United States. He made his debut at the age of 16 with the Granada Symphony Orchester performing Mozart's Piano Concerto in d minor with the bariton Lutz Koehler to much acclaim. He was the youngest pianist to ever play with the orchestera. He is a prize winner of many competitions in Spain, including the Infanta Cristina, Cuidad de Linares, and the National Piano competition in Leon.

Westport Arts Center presents:
Not All Rubber Ducks Look Alike

Thurs., Oct. 30 - Sunday, Nov. 30

Studio Party: Thurs., Oct. 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Studio Gallery

Lucy Sander Sceery's whimsical, charming take on rubber ducks.

Open to the public.

For more information, contact Westport Arts Center at 203-222-7070 or www.westportartscenter.org,
or visit the gallery M-F 10-4 and Sat-Sun 12-4 at 51 Riverside Ave., Westport.

Playhouse on the Green presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show by Richard O'Brien

Oct. 24 - Nov. 9

Classic kitschy sci-fi and a rock n' roll musical phenomenon.

Friday Oct. 24 at 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 25 at midnight, Thursday Oct. 30

at 8 p.m., Friday Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., Friday Oct. 31 at midnight, Saturday Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., Friday Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.,

Saturday Nov. 7 at midnight, Saturday Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets $32.

Playhouse on the Green, 177 State St., Bridgeport. Free parking available.
Box office: 866-811-4111 or purchase online: www.playhouseonthegreen.org.

Westport Arts Center presents:

Optomism

Sept. 26 - Nov. 30

An exhibition examining the role of art as a form of political activism. Open to the public.

Gallery Talkback: Wed, Nov. 12, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

WAC Main Gallery

For more information, contact WAC at 203-222-7070, www.westportartscenter.org, or visit the gallery, M-F 10-4; Sat/Sun 12-4 at 51 Riverside Ave., Westport.

Artistry on the Shoreline Holiday Sale

October 20 - January 11, 2009

Visit our website at www.guilfordartcenter.org.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

Lying Under Oats is a Fairfield County-based improv comedy group created by Vanessa Daddario, Jeff Bukowski, and Nick Assunto. Combining various theatrical skills, improvisational training, and diverse world views, "Lying Under Oats" uses audience suggestions to inspire a combination of long form and short form comedy that can only be described as "whatever the audience wants"!

"Lying Under Oats" has one mission and one mission alone: to make people laugh!

Suggested donation: $10.

Free parking available.

Visit www.playhouseonthegreen.org for more information.

Now through Dec. 14 -

Holidaze: The Real Story of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Special exhibit at the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Learn why the Puritans did not celebrate Christmas, the myths behind the First Thanksgiving, and how All Hallow's Eve became a night of costumes and candy. The exhibit is available for viewing during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission.

Woodbury painter Matt Wood returns to nature’s essence
in “Pentimento” exhibition at Good News Cafe & Gallery

Woodbury artist Matt Wood returns to the essence of the subjects he paints from the natural world in his new exhibition titled “Pentimento,” showing through Jan. 5, 2009, at the Good News Cafe and Gallery, 694 Main Street South, Woodbury.

A native of southern California, Wood began his artistic odyssey with painting studies at the University of Iowa influenced by the work of Mauricio Lasansky. Wood notes that his own Polish and Russian heritage, and his marriage to Polish native Joanna Czaderna, have established a natural affinity for Lasansky’s passionate approach to the creative process that seeks to use art as a means to raise personal awareness.

Good News Cafe & Gallery is open from 11:30 am to 10 pm daily; closed Tuesdays.
 

Some of Fairfield County’s biggest and best big rigs will be at Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, offering kids – and kids at heart – a chance to get up close and personal with some of these larger-than-life vehicles.

From earth movers and excavators to buses, ambulances, and fire trucks, a variety of vehicles will be parked for your chance to peek inside! Even hybrid vehicles, like at CT Transit bus, will be on-hand for this event.

A food tent will be serving up refreshments for purchase. This event is rain or shine and is free with regular gate admission.

Don’t forget to stop by the otter pond and Heckscher Farm and say hi to Edie the otter and her friends!

Getting there
Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information call 203.322.1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.

Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Mission
Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction, seeking to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor’s experience on its unique site.

Hours________________________________________________________________
 
Heckscher Farm
Daily 9am-5pm
Animal Embassy
Tues-Sun 10am-2pm
Summer 10am-3:30pm
Nature’s Playground
Daily 9am-5pm
Bendel Mansion (main building)
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm
(Galleries closed Mondays except on holidays)

 
Admission Fees*_ ______________________________________________________
SM&NC members – always free
Stamford residents – always free on Wednesdays
Adults $8
Seniors (65+) $6
Students (18+) $6 (with valid ID)
Children (4-17) $4
Children (3 and younger) Free    *Excludes festival days
Planetarium Show: Members Free. Adults $3; Children 5 and older $2
Observatory: Members Free. Adults $3; Children $2
 Friday nights, 8:30-10:30 pm, weather permitting.

Jennifer Jane Gallery has organized an art exposition with a cooperative of local artists in New Haven.

The best place around this holiday season to buy handmade, original gifts.

Original photography, paintings, stained glass, giclees, watercolors, jewlery, etc.

Located at ArLoW

838 Whalley Ave.

The Westville Arts District

New Haven, CT 06515

Hours: Wed - Sat, 12 - 6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

www.GroupX20.com

ART@jenniferjanegallery.com