Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!

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Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

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Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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Lost Lear is a moving and darkly comic remix of Shakespeare’s play told from the point of view of Joy, an elderly person with dementia. Joy is living in an old memory from her 30s, when she was rehearsing the title role in an avant-garde production of King Lear. Joy’s delicately maintained reality is upended by the arrival of her estranged son who, being cast as Cordelia, must find a way to speak his piece from within the limited role he’s given.

Described as “brilliantly conceived and executed” (Irish Examiner), Lost Lear is the creation of Irish theatre and filmmaker Dan Colley. Inspired by visiting his grandmother when she lived in a care home for people with dementia, Colley uses puppetry, projection, and live video effects to create Joy’s world, where layers of her past and present, fiction and reality, overlap and distort.

This remarkable play is a thought-provoking meditation on theater, artifice, and the possibility of communicating across the chasms between us.

This production runs 80 minutes.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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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!

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows the journey of Jacob’s preferred son Joseph who after being sold into slavery by his brothers discovers his ability to interpret dreams. He soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh and his solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

Students in grades 7 – 12 may audition for roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In addition to regular Sunday rehearsals from September 7 – November 9, some students may be called for extra rehearsals on Tuesdays September 16, September 30, October 21, October 28 from 6 – 8pm. All students must be available for all rehearsals.

Presented by the Stamford Art Association at MILL RIVER PARK'S Whittingham Discovery Center

10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors

• Open to the public
• Instructed by Art teachers
• Elementary & Middle School
• No registration necessary
• Art supplies provided
• Take home art!

Stamford Off-Main Experience: Live Mural Competition & The Seed Art Installation

Join us for the Stamford Off-Main Experience, a vibrant celebration of art, community, and creativity hosted by RiseUP for Arts.

Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Rain Date: Sunday, October 26th

Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Richmond Hill Riverwalk (Intersection of Tresser Blvd. & Greenwich Avenue), Stamford, CT

This free, family-friendly event features an exciting live mural competition, local food trucks, music, community arts activities, and the 1-Year Anniversary of The Seed—a permanent art installation and creative hub in Mill River Park.

Event Highlights:

• Live Mural Competition: 9 artists paint 8ft x 8ft canvases live throughout the day.
• The Seed Anniversary Activation: An acclaimed guest artist will live-paint a mural directly on The Seed art installation.
• Community Voting & Art Auction: Vote for your favorite mural. All artworks will be auctioned after the event, with 50% of proceeds supporting future public art initiatives.
• Live DJ: Enjoy music by DJ Dinero throughout the day.
• Local Food Trucks: Grab a bite while taking in the art and atmosphere.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Kids and adults can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, including watercolor and finger painting.
• Vendor Registration: https://forms.gle/L4xtt768CEyDt68n6

Calling All Artists:

Interested in participating in the live mural competition?

• Theme: Transformation
• Compensation: $250 participation stipend + 50% share of auction sales
• Materials: Artists must bring their own supplies. Plywood boards on stands will be provided.
• Apply Here: https://forms.gle/uJyvvvqgmYyvJU4X7

Why Attend?

This isn’t just an art festival—it’s a day of community connection, creative expression, and public celebration. Whether you’re a family looking for weekend fun, a public art supporter, or an artist in search of inspiration, the Stamford Off-Main Experience has something for you.

Get your free tickets now and be part of Stamford’s growing creative movement.

About RiseUP for Arts

RiseUP for Arts is Connecticut’s only state-wide public art nonprofit. Since its founding, RiseUP has created over 300 public art projects across the state—empowering communities through creative placemaking, youth engagement, and artist collaboration.

RiseUP leads community-driven mural projects, public art festivals like the Off-Main Experience, and unique installations like The Seed in Stamford, transforming spaces and bringing people together through the power of art.

Learn more at www.theriseupgroup.org

Special thanks to our partners and sponsors: Mill River Park Collaborative, WellBuilt, Stamford Murals, the City of Stamford, and funding through a National Endowment for the Arts Grant.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows the journey of Jacob’s preferred son Joseph who after being sold into slavery by his brothers discovers his ability to interpret dreams. He soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh and his solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

Students in grades 7 – 12 may audition for roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In addition to regular Sunday rehearsals from September 7 – November 9, some students may be called for extra rehearsals on Tuesdays September 16, September 30, October 21, October 28 from 6 – 8pm. All students must be available for all rehearsals.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows the journey of Jacob’s preferred son Joseph who after being sold into slavery by his brothers discovers his ability to interpret dreams. He soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh and his solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

Students in grades 7 – 12 may audition for roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In addition to regular Sunday rehearsals from September 7 – November 9, some students may be called for extra rehearsals on Tuesdays September 16, September 30, October 21, October 28 from 6 – 8pm. All students must be available for all rehearsals.

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

Check out other library programs!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

Check out other library programs!

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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The Structure of Light: Richard Kelly’s collaborations with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Please note this free event will take place at New Canaan Library. Register here.

On the occasion of the re-issue of the iconic floor lamp that Richard Kelly and Philip Johnson designed in 1953 for The Glass House by the New Canaan-based firm of BassamFellows, architectural historian Dietrich Neumann will explore Richard Kelly’s design philosophy and his collaborations with Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe at the Glass House, the Lake Shore Drive Apartments, and the Seagram Building.