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.

Join us for a celebration of an unsung African American hero, Gilbert “Gil” Hernandez Black. Presented by Andreyah Maria Hernandez Black, Gil Black’s daughter, Ms. Black will share the story of her father’s life as a teenager who loved baseball, to a father, and eventually a professional baseball player.

About AndreYAH Maria Hernandez Black:

AndreYAH M. Hernandez Black is an internationally acclaimed artist, filmmaker, educator, speaker, actress, and singer-songwriter with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Her dedication to preserving history and inspiring others through her multifaceted talents has made her a respected figure worldwide.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

Please join Wilton Library on Thursday, July 31, at 5pm for our final concert in our Summer Music Concert Series in the Brubeck Room. Captain Obvious, a well-known local all-star cover band, featuring Wilton's Andy Schlesinger, John Taylor, Dan Berg, Mike Oliver and Dave Valle, will play once again at Wilton Library. These Wilton Rocks for Food favorites will play a set of widely recognizable songs designed to have you singing along and dancing. Long time veterans of the local music scene, the band has played together since 2015. Come enjoy some great music by local talent!

Free and open to the public. Concerts take place in the Brubeck Room rain or shine. Sponsored by Village Market. Refreshments generously donated by Janet and Michael Crystal. Registration not required. First come, first served. For more information, please contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org.

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!

The Caribbean Jazz Connection is led by drummer Jim Royle who has been crossing genres of Jazz and Caribbean Latin styles for years. They delight audiences wherever they go in the Islands or on the mainland. Royle, the consummate educator and artist has brought so many young and old alike into the joys of percussion, especially with Steel pans and Caribbean Jazz. The band features Jim’s former student and steel pan player Bryan Garbe, now an internationally acclaimed percussionist based in NYC, who grew up in Fairfield!

All Carriage Barn members are invited to participate in this exhibition celebrating the range, interests, and talents of artist members working across all subjects, styles and media. Visit https://carriagebarn.org/renew/ to become a Carriage Barn member. 

Entry deadline is August 5th. Exhibition runs September 7th - October 18th.

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/