In Fairfield County, we have an edge when it comes to fighting the winter doldrums: on the spur of the moment, we can indulge ourselves in a day or a weekend – or longer – of the best antidote around: skiing. With several stellar slopes practically right in our back yard, we can suit up, load up, head out, and be on the slopes for a full day of ski runs, with very little time taken up in the getting there.   More >

February 20th, President's Day, kicks off school vacation week and though some Fairfield County parents plan to herd their families to the ski slopes or, take flight to a warm beach, others of us will be home, wondering if there isn't something better than SpongeBob to fill our children's time. There is. Below is a list of entertaining and educational vacation week classes being offered. For registration information, call or use the link provided.   More >

What's Happening

Feb 24th	Arena at Harbor Yard Presents The Harlem Globetrotters The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their funny and amazing basketball skills show to the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport on February 24th and 25th. The Harlem Globetrotters have played in 117 countries before more than 12 1 million fans. According to 2000 "Q" ratings, the Globetrotters are the most popular and liked professional entertainment team in the world. There are two shows, at 7 PM on the 24th and 1 PM on the 25th. More >
Mar 4th	Dawn Upshaw, Soprano, Sings at the Shubert Admired for her uncommon musicality and for the unaffected beauty of her singing, Dawn Upshaw has also paved a career path that is wholly her own. The integrity and freshness of conception that mark her choice of repertory and her interpretations have made her a model for a new generation of singer. Applauded in the opera houses of New York, Paris, Salzburg, and Vienna for her portrayals of the great Mozart roles, Dawn Upshaw is equally renowned for work in more remote corners of the repertory - most recently, as the title character in Händel's Theodora, triumphantly staged in Glyndebourne by Peter Sellars. One performance only, at 8 PM. Tickets are $47, $57 and $67. More >
Mar 4th	Syrup Saturday with Pancakes at New Canaan Nature Center New Canaan Nature Center's annual maple syrup festival is back and this year, includes pancakes. Enjoy a complete pancake lunch anytime between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. and fuel up for a day of spring-themed activities. Syrupping and tapping demonstrations, nature walks, and storytelling. This year they'll even try a make-your-own maple syrup lollipops and taste some other foods from trees in their "Tree Treats" class! From noon to 4 PM and suitable for all ages. The cost to members is $8; $11 for non-members and children under 3 are free. More >
Mar 9th-Mar 25th	Westport Playhouse's On the Verge With an arsenal of humor, courage and surprise, On the Verge follows three intrepid Victorian women as they enter a new realm comparable to passing through Alice's looking glass or Frank Baum's Oz. They'll trek from the darkest of jungles and ice fields to beaches and the highest Himalaya, until they discover a new landscape - the future: 1955! A linguistic adventure-comedy in the ranks of Tom Stoppard and S.J. Perelman, On the Verge is an extraordinary event of theatrical wordsmith gamesmanship. Written by Eric Overmyer and directed by Tazewell Thompson, in partnership with Arena Stage. For more information, call 203-227-4177. More >
Mar 9th-Mar 25th	Richie Havens, Janis Ian and Tom Paxton Team Up at Quick Center Superstars Richie Havens, Janis Ian and Tom Paxton will bring their powerful performances to the Quick Center for an extraordinary evening of mesmerizing music making. Richie Havens' fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless. Grammy Award-winning Janis Ian is an "enduring great American troubadour," whose legendary and noted work has championed political ideals while accompanied with beautiful and gracious musicianship. Pete Seeger has said of Tom Paxton's songs: "You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, they're becoming part of America." The performance begins at 8 PM. Tickets are $35 and $40. More >
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