The festivities continue with the Wall Street Wonderland, celebrating Norwalk’s vibrant Wall Street district and its local businesses. This event will feature:

Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 PM: Join in the lighting of the Wall Street district’s holiday tree.
Trackless Train Rides: Fun for all ages as you take a whimsical ride through the festivities.
Performances by Local Talent: Enjoy showcases from Pontos, the Norwalk Conservatory, and the Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet.
Business Pop-Ups: Discover and support your favorite Wall Street businesses as they host special holiday offerings.

The Wall Street Wonderland is a perfect opportunity to experience the spirit of the season while supporting local businesses and enjoying the creativity of Norwalk’s arts community.

Hispanic Heritage celebrates Arts, Culture and Media join us for an amazing event:
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL THE COMMUNITY, get your free ticket:
https://www.latincolorsmagazine.com/.../latincolors...

Doors open at 1:00 PM EST
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Launch of Latincolors #29 Edition
Art Exhibit - "I am Friday" presented by Miztli NY.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Live Music performances and folkloric dance groups.

On Saturday, November 25 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the 50 Washington St. Plaza. Join us for a free, festive and fun-filled event that will kick-start your holiday season with joy and excitement. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of holiday magic as we bring together a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round while you experience the magic as Santa himself makes a grand entrance by rappelling down the iconic 50 Washington Street building. Indulge in delicious seasonal treats, explore enchanting holiday displays, and shop for unique gifts at our vibrant indoor marketplace. There will be live performances from talented local artists, including music, dance, and theater acts that will leave you in awe. Children will have a blast at our dedicated kids' zone, featuring ornament painting, games, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself! Easy parking at the Webster Lot, North Water St. Lot, Maritime Garage, Haviland Lot, or South Norwalk Train Station.

Opening Reception for our new exhibition "A Journey Through The Planes of Being" Featuring TNAS Korry Fellow Carlos RM and invited artists Jon Blank, Diana R, and Alex Rane

Live performance by The East Coast Contemporary Ballet Company at 7:00 PM
INTEMPO instructors will keep the magic alive throughout the night

The exhibition will run until December 7th

Join East Coast Contemporary Ballet and Thomas/Ortiz Dance for a summer evening of inspiring ballet, contemporary and modern dance.

Performances are FREE and open to the public.

https://eccballet.org/

https://norwalknice.org/7th-annual-nice-festival-2023/

Entertainment Highlights: Main Stage

Perform TimeArtistsGenre

1:00 to 1:50Cosmic Jibaros - Rick ReyesLatin/American Fusion

2:00 to 2:45Pluck & Rail Andrew SussmanBluegrass/Americana42:50 to 3:00Vani Nidadavolou Dance 1Indian bharatanatyam Classical Dance

3:00 to 4:00Drum Excahnge (African/Taiko/Congo)African/Taiko/Congo-Akwaaba Ensemble/African GhanianAfrican-NYTAK /Japanese TaikoJapanese-Marcos Trio/Afro-Cuban CongoAfro-Cuban

4:00 to 4:10Vani Nidadavolou Dance 2Indian bharatanatyam Classical Dance4:15 to 5:00Mike Camacho Qunitet (Tribute Horace Silver)Jazz

5:00 to 5:15Rio De la PlataArgentinian Folk Dance5:15 to 5:50Tambulatty (Zook/Soca/Calypso Rhythms)Caribbean Folk

6:00 to 7:00Mariachi Mexico Antiguo/Tere LunaMexican

7:00 to 8:00Orquesta Afinke – Latin SalsaLatin Salsa

8:30 to 10:00Kumar & the Original FiyahReggae

Child of the World StagePerform TimeArtistsGenre

11:30 to 12:30Akwaaba Ensemble/Craig NortonDrum Circle led Theo Martey

12:30 -12:45Li Garden dance 1Chinese Dance

12:55 to 1:20Vani and KidsIndian Dance

1:20 - 1:30Li Garden Dance

2Chinese Dance

1:30 - 2:30Barn Dance with Billy FischerEuropean/American

2:30 - 3:00Face Changing of Sichuan OperaChinese

3:00 - 3:15Rio Del La Plata DanceArgentinian

3:15 - 3:30Fillipino Folk Dance 1CEBU Cebuanos Engaging in Building Unity Inc

3:30 - 3:45Indian Bollywood with Yaashi (THF Consulting LLC)Indian

3:45 - 4 :00Fillipino Folk Dance 2Fillipino

4:00 to 4:30Anacaona Haitian DancersHaitian Dance

4:45 to 5:30Kayla Rae - Singer/SongwriterIndie/Pop

www.portchesterarts.org

2023 is the year of the rabbit in the Chinese tradition. Join us for the Lantern Festival, a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar calendar marking the last day of the lunar New Year celebration. Children go to temples carrying paper lanterns during the Lantern Festival and solve riddles at night. This year the Norwalk Public Library will celebrate the Lantern Festival with a legend of the Festival, a story about a wise man transforming a tragedy into a carnival in Chang'an, the capital city of ancient China's Han Dynasty and a performance by the Chinese dance group from Connecticut Chinese Education Association (CCEA) and Li Garden Dance Company. Everyone will create their own Chinese lantern. Please register for this program via email gnlv@norwalkpl.org, or by calling (203) 899-2780 ext. 15182 and leave a message with your name, phone number and number of people who will be in attendance.

Start your holiday season with Magic at Wall Street Theater! See the World Premiere of the new musical, Magic - A Ballroom Musical on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, both at the theater or in the comfort of your home with our Live Stream. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

Magic - A Ballroom Musical: Where Ballroom meets Broadway. What happens when an intriguing ballroom instructor offers 2 lonely people free dance lessons as a holiday gift one enchanted Christmas weekend? The answer is: Magic.

The Wall Street Theater, at 71 Wall Street in Norwalk, CT, will inaugurate its Christmas season on Saturday, November 26, 2022, (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) with 2 PM matinee and 7:30 PM evening performances of Magic – A Ballroom Musical.  For those unable to attend in person, live streaming of both shows will be available. Featuring 30 songs and 7 ballroom dances, this fully-original, heart-warming, family-friendly play tells the story of Pam and Bob, two lonely people who fall in love one enchanted holiday weekend when offered free dance lessons as a Christmas gift by Bailey, an intriguing ballroom instructor. Its uplifting theme reflects the hope, joy and generosity of the holiday season. 

Tickets for both live performances and for live streaming can be purchased on the Wall Street Theater website: https://wallstreettheater.com/.

For information, videos and blogs about the production, visit the Magic website: <magicthedancemusical.com>

Visit the website: magicthedancemusical.com for more information and a behind the scenes look at the production.

2 PM tickets can be purchased here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-a-ballroom-musical-2-pm-show-tickets-390631819287?aff=mc&mc_eid=2bec8206f7&mc_cid=26e333f5b0

730 PM tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-a-ballroom-musical-730-pm-show-tickets-390632701927?aff=mc&mc_eid=2bec8206f7&mc_cid=26e333f5b0

Livestream tickets can be purchased here: https://wallstreettheater.live/#!/

The opening reception is Thursday, October 20th from 6 - 9pm

- Book Reading by Nikkya Hargrove from 7pm
- Movement performance by Ariel Kleinberg @arkleinberg 7:15pm
- Music performance by @hellomynameiscanyon - 8:30 - 9pm

The exhibition will run from October 20th - December 8th.

The leading Multi-Cultural Festival in all of Connecticut.
Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11am to 10pm
Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk CT
FREE ADMISSION – Rain or Shine

Details:
- One-day festival celebrating different world cultures through music, food, and the performing arts.
- Food: world cuisines
- LIVE Dancers: Flamenco, Asian, African, etc.
- LIVE Music: Rock/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues/Latin
- Education, Health, and Environmental Exhibits
Children’s activities 12 pm to 5 pm
-Family-friendly attractions with fun interactive games, and exhibits
Supported by Norwalk Department of Recreation & Parks, Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE), Inc, sponsors, and vendors

You will not want to miss this

Join Us This Friday for our Wellness Open House!

FRIDAY NOV 19TH, 2021

The event will be offering:

Dance Classes

Reiki sessions

Mini Astrology Readings

10-15 Minute Chair Massages

Health and Wellness Coaching

Life Coaching services

Please contact The Dance Collective Studio directly for more information or any questions regarding the open house

Also, please RSVP to this event via email Team@TheDanceCollectiveCT.com

Fivefingaz Large Piece Solo Exhibition 11/13-11/28/21

Opening night is Nov 13th 5pm-9pm. 30 Free T-shirts to the first 30 people! 2 performances (5:30 & 7:30pm) by Norwalk Dance Academy. You can use these tickets for any night during those 2 weeks. Spacecat Brewery and East Coast Kombucha will also be there!

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-was-all-a-dream-exhibit-opening-tickets-170347897146?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR0NF6j21cdnxonRXBQdZi-i4Q1GpiOvssfmUub_4C9DETXxfzED8bUfDGo#:~:text=Fivefingaz%20Large%20Piece%20Solo%20Exhibition

CT’s premier Multicultural Summer Festival is back!
The Fifth Annual NICE Festival Saturday, July, 10, 2021, 11am-10pm Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk, CT – Rain or Shine. Food, Live Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts. FREE Admission, Rain or Shine Donations Welcomed. Vendor and Volunteer applications are now open.
The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote and increase awareness of the diversity in our community through arts and culture.

The Dance Collective is happy to announce that you have been officially invited to the Spring Social Distance Ballroom Showcase Fundraiser. This will be a live performance by our adult ballroom professionals & students, where they will show us all the amazing skills they've been working on. This Spring 2021 showcase will be live streaming for safety precautions due to Covid, however there will be limited in-person attendance of 35 people and masks are required for those attending as well. If you would like to attend in-person, you must let us know in advance since you need to sign our Covid Waiver Form prior to the event. The link to our showcase will be sent out days prior to the event and both the flyer and link can be shared with any of your friends and family all around the world. Donations are welcomed & greatly appreciated! Donations accepted through checks sent to the studio, or via Paypal: customerservice@thedancecollectivect.com. All the information to our showcase can be found below on our flyer, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us or give us a call at (203) 341-8900.

12:00pm:  Kid’s Hip Hop  &  Adult Latin

12:45pm:  Adult Ballroom

1:00pm:  Kid’s Jazz 

1:30pm:  Adult Latin

The NICE Festival
A Multi-Cultural Celebration with Food, LIVE Music & Dance, Arts & Crafts. All ages welcome.

Saturday, July 7th, 2018 from 11:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Oyster Shell Park, North Water Street
Norwalk, Connecticut

Free Admission

Please Note:
Bring your blankets and chairs.
NO Coolers or Glass containers permitted.
 

https://norwalknice.org/

On Sunday 6/24, we will be showcasing our pole athletes' talents as they perform their dances in front of an audience for the first time. They have put in many, many hours to prepare and they want to show their friends, family, and fellow Warriors what they have been able to accomplish.

Our performers are as follow:
(Competing on June 30)

JANG: Performing an entertaining number with the heart of a "warrior".

ANDREA: Performing an enticing number as a super villain (be careful or you might be poisoned!)

Special performance by:
(Future competitors)

DEBRA: She's all about that base... making use of all of her fluid bellydance moves!

SHEENA: Don't let her fool you. This diva has some sexy moves and she's not afraid to use them!

LAUREN: Combining Broadway, burlesque, and pole...what more can you ask for? 

Our performers will be in full hair, makeup, and costume. This is a DRESS REHEARSAL so the numbers may be run, corrected, polished and re-performed. This is a great opportunity to see how much work goes behind a pole performance. 

No RSVP is needed. Just share this post with your friends and family. We will have some chairs available and we have yoga mats if you want to sit on the floor. Feel free to BYOB and snacks.
 

OPENING NIGHT

ART TO THE AVENUE

MAY 3RD

5:30PM - 8PM

Avenue Stroll
Meet the Artists 
Live Music & Entertainment 
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres

Preview the work of over 120 artists while strolling Greenwich Avenue. The art selected by the retailers remains in place through Memorial Day, so there is ample time for viewers to experience the “gallery” that downtown Greenwich becomes.

All the art on display is for sale, and a 30% tax deduction for the purchaser benefits Greenwich Arts Council.

GreenwichArtsCouncil.org

Friday, December 1st, 5:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. and December 2nd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

As is the tradition of this highly anticipated kick-off to the holiday season in New Canaan, Friday evening will feature the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who will help us officially kick off the holiday season! Residents of all ages and backgrounds gather on New Canaan’s Elm Street, which is closed to traffic, to enjoy the festivities: singing Christmas carols and enjoying musical performances by the Students of the Studio, Performing Arts Conservatory, The New Canaan Dance Academy, Saxe Saxaphones and the Magical Music Singers. The firepit will be glowing at the intersection of South and Elm with S’mores thanks to the Kiwanis Club of New Canaan. Don’t miss the Waffle Cabin in front of the playhouse for that once a year treat! If the weather does not cooperate, we will postpone some of Friday’s activities to Saturday so no one has to miss out!

The entertainment continues as a cast of holiday characters such as Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch and of course Rudolph roams the village spreading holiday cheer. Everyone warms up with delicious seasonal beverages provided by local merchants, as guests shop. Surprises can be found on Main and Forest Streets as well. To add to the magical atmosphere, light up holiday trinkets and garb will be available for sale during the event.

The merriment continues on Saturday: enjoy photo ops with Santa at Houlihan Lawrence, take a pic in a Ice Sculpture selfie booth thanks to Bankwell in New Canaan, NC Dance Academy will dance the day away and the Norwalk Symphony Brass Ensemble will bring live music to the streets. Callari Auto Group will also be on Elm sponsoring another great Ice Sculpture!

Finally enjoy the Ginger Bread House Tour sponsored by Halstead Property which has become a New Canaan tradition for families to decorate and create together.
The houses will be on display in store windows throughout town during the month of December.

The Chamber plans to keep the holiday spirit going by having other entertainment on Saturday’s in December.

The Holiday Stroll continues to be one of the reasons why living in New Canaan is A Wonderful Life.
Admission to the Holiday Stroll is FREE

The NICE Festival
A Multi-Cultural Celebration with Food, LIVE Music & Dance, Arts & Crafts. All ages welcome.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs , Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Belly Dance by Tava, Orquesta Afinke Steel Wheels String Band, Irish Step dancing,St. Luke's Steel Band, D-TAY Haitian, Infinite Roots, Bhangra Dance, Mariachi, Flamenco


Please Note:
Bring your blankets and chairs.
NO Coolers or Glass containers permitted.

 https://norwalknice.org/

Join us for the 5th annual ARTWALK in Stamford Downtown.  Created by Stamford Downtown, a phenomenal experience awaits ARTWALK patrons.  The evening will feature 100+ painters, photographers, sculptors, and multi-media artists, all reflecting a diverse selection of mediums, styles, and trends in the Contemporary Art World.  Majority of the artwork will be available for purchase.  The public is invited to come meet the participating artists while enjoying live music and activities along the ARTWALK route.

Free to the public

Starts at the steps of the Ferguson Library

1. The Ferguson Library Gallery : Art in the Environment

2. Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery : Unexpected Juxtaposition – RexPrescott Walden

3. R. Hollander: Master Goldsmith Gallery & Studio Workshop : Captured, Cut & Carved – Russ Hollander, Jane Cowles & Bob Capazzo

4.The Loft Artists Pop Up Gallery at The Palace : Party with the Artists

5. Franklin Street Works : The Work of Love, The Queer of Labor

6. Stamford Art Association : New Members Show and Small Works 4″x 6″ – A People’s Choice Show

7. UConn Stamford Campus Art Gallery :  A Picture is Worth A Thousand Pictures – Rachel Burgess

 

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Ferguson Public Library Front Steps (corner Bedford & Broad Streets)

5-6PM             Barbara’s Serenade Latin Band

6-6:30PM        Project Music Bucket Band

6:45-7:15PM   Dance With Me Demo & Lesson

7:30-9PM        Project Music Rhapsody Ensemble & Pro House Band

Ferguson Public Library Auditorium (corner Bedford & Broad Streets)

5-6:30PM         Carol Fraga

6:45-7:45PM   Sky & Emma

8-9PM              Latin Moves Demo, Dance Lesson & Dancing

Ferguson Public Library Bedford Street Side Wall (at dark) 

9PM                  Sacred Heart University Film School Master of Art presentation

Kiwanis Park (corridor at 61 Atlantic St, next to The Palace)

5-9PM             KidsDrawFree

5-6:30PM       That Virginia

7-9PM             New Originals

UConn Stamford Lobby (1 University Pl, indoors first floor gallery)

5-6:30PM        John Cloonan

7-9PM              Kismet

UConn Stamford Outdoor Patio (corner of Broad & Franklin Streets)

5-6:30PM        The Bird Index

7-9PM              Exit 5

Whitey Helst Park (corner of Broad & Franklin Streets)

5-6:15PM        Light Warriors

6:45-9PM       Charlie HappyLife

Stamford Art Association (inside the townhouse gallery, 39 Franklin Street)

5-9PM              Dr. Ragtime, the Amazing Accordionist

A night of inspiring performances by talented friends. Come enjoy! Buy a gift certificate from Restaurant.com and save $ https://www.restaurant.com/quartina-trattoria-vineria-south-norwalk-pid=217751

Pole Dancing has become one of the fastest growing fitness crazes to span the globe.  It has been talked about on major network television shows such as Ellen, Oprah, The Doctors, ABC Nightly News, to name a few.  It can be seen in almost every Cirque Du Soleil show running currently and is being presented to the Olympic committee as a possible new category.

This meetup is to learn about pole dancing as a regular form of exercise.  The agenda will be as follows:

2:45pm   Doors open

3:00pm    Introductions and Discussions; with Q&A

3:15pm     Demonstration of Pole Dancing/ Pole Fitness exercises

                 Mini lesson for those that are interested in participating

3:45pm    Q&A and closing remarks

** To avoid any disruptions in the activities, please be prompt in your arrival as the meetup will run as scheduled **

https://www.meetup.com/Norwalk-Stamford-Dance-and-Fitness-Fun-Group/events/236420755/

Everyone's invited to Westport's New Year's Eve Family Party. It's an all access celebration of the arts in downtown Westport. Get your button on sale now to enjoy live music, dance, magic, comedy, fireworks and more. Family-friendly, alcohol-free.

Buttons now on sale for $10--price goes up 12/15. To Purchase and view the schedule: http://www.firstnightww.com/

Great fun for kids.  Present drawing at participating restaurants and get special offers.  Contact Alex Virvo at 203-570-3598 or Alex @Kidsdrawfree.com for more details. 

The Mayor's Multicultural Council of Stamford sponsored by the Palace Theater presents an event to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage, to share and recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Join us Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Palace Theater located at 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901 from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Free of charge, enjoy a family day with KidsDrawFree, face painting, delicious food from different local restaurants providing a taste of their beautiful countries and fabulous music.

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS:
ONLINE: PalaceStamford.org OR VIA PHONE at 203-325-446

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will launch its ninth annual Old-fashioned Flea Market chaired by LMMM Trustee Lynne Byington. The event will be held in Mathews Park, at 295 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT.

A wide variety of booths will feature vintage, new, and one-of-a-kind items for bargain hunters from throughout the metropolitan area; trendy food trucks will serve a mix of cuisines to satisfy all palates, while live music, dance demos, and a classic and antique car show will entertain shoppers of all ages.

The Museum Shop will be open during the event and feature new merchandise with a broad selection of gift ideas including hostess gifts, presents and must-haves. The shop boasts an eclectic and elegant mix of fabric totes, LMMM dishtowels, designer jewelry, elegant scarves, books, and other museum-centered accessories.

All proceeds will benefit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum. The Museum has donated several booths to area nonprofits who will share their message and mission with attendees.

www.fergusonlibrary.org

Celebrate the artistic heritage of the Indian Subcontinent at a special cultural program at the Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Building of The Ferguson Library on Sunday, August 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.Music, poetry & classical dance invoke a myriad of landscapes and rich artistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

The experience will summon images from the mythical kingdom of Manipur in the east, the golden terracotta temples of Bengal, the waves of the Indian Ocean caressing the sands of Orissa, the ancient enchantments of Tamil Nadu and the royalty of North and Western India.

Following the opening remarks by Professor Nitis Mukhopadhyay, enjoy the vocal music of singers Mahua Mukhopadhyay, Dela Banerjee, and Mahua Banerjee, Dr. Saumitra Banerjee on the Tabla, and a poetry recitation by Dr. Gulshan Ara Kazi.

Indian classical dance performances include Setu Patel –Odissi, Koyel Khan – Manipuri Nritya, Neeraja Balachander –Bharatanatyam, Baishali Kanjilal – Kathak.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 203 351-8231.

The Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Building of The Ferguson Library is located at the corner of Bedford and Broad Streets, Stamford.

All Ferguson Library programs are generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library