Free Shakespeare Performances at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
Jul 18th - Aug 2nd
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo hosts Connecticut Free Shakespeare's production of "Much Ado About Nothing," set along the Connecticut Shoreline at Leo's Inn & Eatery in July 1973. The Watergate scandal is the perfect backdrop for the web of conspiracy, and snooping in the play. These free performances take place at the Peacock Pavilion on July 18-20, 23-27, 30-31 and August 1-2.
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35th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival
Jul 19th - Jul 20th
The 35th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival, sponsored by the Westport Downtown Merchants Association
in conjunction with the Westport Arts Center, features 140 artists from the US and Canada as well as musical acts, performance artists, dance, food, and children's activities.
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Richard "Cookie" Thomas Performs at Stamford's Bartlett Arboretum
Jul 20th
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens presents an outdoor concert from 5-7 PM with vocalist Richard "Cookie" Thomas singing his stylish version of the standards. Bring a chair or blanket, your favorite beverage and a light snack. Tickets are $10 for those over age 16.
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Shalamazoo, Children's Musical, at Danbury's Ives
Jul 20th
Shalamazoo, a children's musical theatre show based on the children's book of the same name.WestConn alumnus Joe Shaboo, a Danbury resident and author of Shalamazoo describes it as "the story of a king, a castle and the miraculous world of laughter." The performance takes place at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. For tickets and information, call (203) 837-9226 or visit www.wcsu.edu/tickets.
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Anniversary Parties for Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium
Jul 20th - Aug 20th
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk celebrates its 20th anniversary with two parties, the first on July 20th and the second on August 20th. Each daylong party includes live music, giveaways, special food in the Cascade Cafe and special displays throughout the Aquarium.
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Singer Extraordinaire Barbara Cook Performs at Stamford's Pops Concert
Jul 23rd
Barbara Cook, who has delighted audiences around the world for more than 50 years with her exquisite voice and musicianship, gives a free Pops in the Park performance in Stamford's Columbus Park beginning at 6:30 PM.
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Setting Off from Fairfield County for Summer Day Trip Fun
In warm weather, it's hard to tear ourselves away from Fairfield County, with all there is to see and do. But sometimes, mid-summer melt-down sets in, with the kids feeling pent up and us parents, looking for relief. The perfect antidote? Piling in the car for a day trip to explore attractions beyond our county's borders. Take this prescription and it's likely everyone will return restored and ready for a healthy dose of fun at home.
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