Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Explore history from 1pm - 4pm every Thursday this summer at the Weston History & Culture Center in Weston, CT. Enjoy interactive fun on a tour of the historic Coley House! Learn about the forgotten village of Valley Forge, explore the Weston Meteorite, and dive into the history of Ragtime dance on your visit. Tickets available at the door.
Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. Curious young minds can try their hands at dialing a rotary phone, typing on a typewriter, playing with 1940s toys and games, and building a house with Lincoln Logs.
In the Visitor’s Center, enjoy three engaging exhibits. Learn about the Weston Meteorite, the Flood of 1955 and other important Weston moments in the exhibit, “Twelve Stories of Weston History”. View haunting photos in the new exhibit, “Images of a Forgotten Village: Valley Forge”, which explores a Weston neighborhood now underneath the Saugatuck Reservoir. Have fun tapping your toes in our summer pop-up exhibit, “May I Have This Dance?”, which features Ragtime dance music, dance manuals, sheet music, dance cards and more from the private collection of social dance historian, Susan de Guardiola.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on your visit. Stroll through the Daniel E. Offutt, III Sculpture Garden and explore the whimsical sculptures created by former Weston resident, philanthropist and artist, Daniel E. Offutt, III.
Thursday Open Hours at Weston History & Culture Center
Gather friends, bring your picnic set up and enjoy an evening at the Historical Society with Gunsmoke!
Gunsmoke has been entertaining audiences at fairs, festivals, clubs, private parties and concerts with classic Country, Western swing and rockabilly music for over over 25 years. The Nashville recording artists have six albums recorded and have performed on the world famous Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, TN following the Grand Ole Opry. Get your tickets to see them now! Members fo the Historical Society are free!
Music on the Great Lawn: Gunsmoke
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!
Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.
This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!
Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java
Sambelza Brazilian jazz at jazz at the Post
The Music of Rio De Janeiro comes alive in Westport
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.
Bailey Zimmerman: New To Country Summer Tour
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.
Sight & Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures
Calling all artists, artisans and vendors! Submit your application now for the 3rd annual Waveny Park Arts Fest! Festival Highlights: 50 Artist & Artisan Vendors • Live Music & Entertainment • Food Trucks • Kids Crafts • Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace Applications accepted on a rolling basis until space is full
https://carriagebarn.org/2025-artsfest-application/