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.

Come join us for a special screening of the classic movie Dial M for Murder. Get ready to immerse yourself in this thrilling Hitchcock masterpiece surrounded by fellow movie enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!

Back by popular demand, the fantastically talented, engaging, humorous, and always entertaining performer Billy Stritch returns to Backstage @ Otto's for an evening of great music and stage musings. Billy will be joined by his friend and fellow performer, Nicolas King.

Pianist-singer Billy Stritch has been a presence on the New York and national nightclub scene for nearly four decades. He began his career in Houston, where he formed the vocal trio Montgomery, Plant, and Stritch. The threesome performed all over New York and Europe from 1983 until they parted ways in 1990. That same year, Billy started his solo performing career. He is perhaps best known for his 25-year position as musical director and pianist for Liza Minnelli and has also toured with Tony Bennett, Christine Ebersole, Linda Eder, Melissa Manchester, Linda Lavin, and many other top singers. His composition “Does He Love You” won the Grammy award in 1993 and was recorded 30 years later by Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, garnering another Grammy nomination in 2023. Billy was recently named Outstanding Musical Director for the fifth time by the readers of Broadway World, and his 2022 birthday show at New York’s famed Birdland Jazz Club was named Outstanding Vocal Jazz Engagement of the year. He is the bandleader for “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” every Monday night at Birdland, and the twosome also has a long-running Sunday night residency at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel. Billy has recorded numerous solo albums and two with Christine Ebersole, and his most recent release, “Billy’s Place” (Club44 Records) is available on all streaming platforms and at his website billystritch.com. Follow Billy on Instagram @billystritch

Nicolas King is a Broadway performer with credits including Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, A Thousand Clowns with Tom Selleck, and Carol Burnett’s Hollywood Arms, directed by Hal Prince. He has also appeared in Follies and The Wizard of Oz. On TV, King has been featured on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The View,” “Today,” and twice on “The Tonight Show.” King’s accolades include the 1995 and 1996 Talent America Award, the 2010 Julie Wilson Award, 2015 AMG Artist of the Year, the 2012 Bistro Award for Outstanding Performer, and the 2020 BroadwayWorld Award for Best Swing Act. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, and 54 Below, collaborating with artists like Tony Danza, Linda Lavin, Jane Monheit, and Liza Minnelli. His latest album, Act One, is available on Club44 Records.

$50 Reservation Fee is Required. Balance Due Charged on Event Night.

Drop off clothes, shoes, and bags for the kids closet event for Saturday!

All clothes should be clean and in good condition. We will take clothes for school age children and teens, including up to adult size Small. (we have an event for adults coming up soon if your teen needs clothes for school and is in a size larger than small)

Shoes should be for the same age range.

Please do not drop off toddler or baby clothes.

Bags should be of a type useful for school: backpacks, shoulder bags, messenger bags, or other suitably sized bags that can be CLOSED. They should have some type of fastener to make sure kids books don't fall out. Please make sure bags are in good condition with working zippers and clasps and are clean.

You may also drop off smaller bags like pencil cases that are in good condition!

Disney’s The Little Mermaid brings life to a heartwarming tale filled with humor, heart, and

magic and is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale and Disney’s animated

classic. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book

by Doug Wright, the show features such timeless songs as “Part of Your World,” “Under the

Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl.”

A professional cast and creative team brings the Magic of Broadway to you. Show runs 2 hours

and 30 minutes with intermission. Performances Friday evening plus Saturday and Sunday

Matinees. More info and Tickets online at STONC.ORG.

Note: For younger children, STONC offers a 1 hour abridged Junior version of Disney’s The

Little Mermaid. It is performed on the main stage set by STONC’s Junior Company of middle

school age students. One performance on July 24 th at 3pm.

About The Summer Theatre of New Canaan:

Now in its 22nd season, the Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC) is a non-profit

professional theatre company dedicated to enriching the community through high-quality,

family-friendly award-winning productions, education programs and community outreach. Each

summer, STONC presents a diverse lineup featuring top talent from Broadway and beyond.

STONC’s educational programs include the Albert L. Perry III College Internships, Pre-College

Theatre Lab, and Junior Company, providing training and performance opportunities for students

from elementary through college. The company is also proud of its acclaimed DramaRama

program for children with special needs, and the Bennack-Polan School Touring Program, which

brings live theatre and arts education into area schools.

Photo Credits: Suzannah Gold.

Pictured: Aidan Cole (Prince Eric), Laura Renee Mehl (Ariel), Jason Williams (Sebastian), Carlos Velasquez Escamilla (Flounder)

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.

Back to school is always rough on family budgets and we want to make sure everyone's kids start off school year with the clothes and bags they need!

Like our Transforming Closet for adults, we'll be sorting and giving away clothes, just in smaller sizes this time! You are free to take as many clothes as you need! We will also have backpack and messenger bags available.

Donations can be dropped off the night before, from 6-8PM

We'll also have some snacks and coloring available to help entertain kids while you look through items

The American Oystercatcher eats mostly (you guessed it) oysters, as well as clams and mussels. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Oystercatcher model to take home, then join in a scavenger hunt. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult. Pre-registration required. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT. Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

Join us this summer as we welcome Calicho Arevalo, the internationally acclaimed NYC-based artist, for an immersive exhibition at The SEED. Drawing from his Colombian roots and the electric energy of New York City, Calicho brings his signature blend of bold stripes, wildlife motifs, playful doodles, and dark “portals”—a visual language that channels heritage, resilience, and renewal calichoart.com.

This exhibition spotlights “Concrete Jungle”, Calicho’s powerful homage to urban life. Expect vivid large-scale paintings, striking murals, sculptural elements, and digital pieces that reflect the beauty and chaos of cityscapes.

What to Expect:

• Interactive mural & live art activation
• Curated walkthrough – explore the stories and symbolism behind each painting
• A lively, community-centered atmosphere with good music, refreshments & bites, and conversation

Admission: Free & open to everyone

Mark your calendars and bring your friends—this is one art experience you won’t want to miss. Let Calicho’s vibrant world inspire you to see the city—and yourself—in a new light.