Arts Western Plans Events for May and June

From Arts Western:

“Heart of a Lion” at Byrd's Books

May 24 - Byrd's Books, Bethel

Byrd’s Books welcomes Will Stolzenburg as he discusses his book, “Heart of a Lion: A Lone Cat’s Walk Across America” on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:00p.m.

Do you remember? I followed his journey on Facebook! In the summer of 2009, a young mountain lion left his home in the Black Hills of South Dakota and set out on a cross-country journey that covered two years and more than two thousand miles across America, passing within thirty miles of Manhattan before ending tragically on a Connecticut parkway. In this hour-long presentation of images, film, and firsthand accounts of those whose lives were touched by this record-setting cat, author Will Stolzenburg chronicles this modern odyssey of perseverance and survival against overwhelming odds.

Fine Art Exhibitions

Paint Along with Miss Deb
May 20 - Village Center for the Arts, New Milford

Organic Photos from the Heart Photography Exhibit
Through June 14 - Danbury Library

"Candlewood Kiss" Comes To Danbury
Through June 14 - Hancock Hall, Danbury

EXPERIMENTS Sculpture and Painting by Chris Plaisted
Through June 14 - Hodge Insurance Agency, Danbury

Moving Into Color: Artists Reception
Through June 14 - City Center Danbury

Maressa Gershowitz exhibits abstracts in latest show at Danbury City Hall
Through June 14 - Danbury City Hall

Literature & Discussion

Author Talk, Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter

May 24 - The Ridgefield Library

Join us for an Author Talk with Barbara Leaming who will discuss her just-released book Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter. Ms.Leaming is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including Jacquelie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.Her groundbreaking biography of America’s 35th President, Jack Kennedy: The Education of a Statesman was the first to detail the lifelong influence of British history and culture, especially of Winston Churchill, on JFK. She lives in Connecticut.

Music

Zoe Lonsinger Violin Recital
May 22 - Richter House, Danbury

New England New Music Ensemble
May 29 - Richter House, Danbury

Theater

The Fantasticks
Through May 21 - The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts

Film

(RIFF) Chris Wedge - Animator / Innovator
May 21 - The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield

Manhattan Night Special Screening & director talk-back (RIFF)
May 21 - The Ridgefield Playhouse

Juried Fine Arts and Craft Show

June 11 - 12 - Ives Concert Park: Click here for more.

Art Exhibit

Thru July 22 - The Artwork of Tina Cobelle-Sturges with works by Eric Camiel on view @287 Gallery