Name: April Break Program: STEAM (Grades K-4)
Start: 2026-04-16T09:30:00-04:00
Location: New Pond Farm Education Center

New Pond Farm Education Center

Students will enjoy exploring the wonders of nature through 
hands-on science experiments and creative art projects. Our day will 
blend discovery, investigation, and artistic expression as students 
spend their days exploring the plants and animals of New Pond Farm.
This program is: $75 per member child, $100 per non-member child
Registration required. Please register at <a href="https://newpondfarm.org/events/april-break-program_april_16_2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.newpondfarm.org</a>

Local Event: April Break Program: STEAM (Grades K-4)

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Weston-Redding-Easton

Connecticut

April Break Program: STEAM (Grades K-4)

Students will enjoy exploring the wonders of nature through 
hands-on science experiments and creative art projects. Our day...

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy 
Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze
 through telescopes, hear stories about the stars, ask deep questions, 
and connect with other night sky enthusiasts.
This program is: $10 per member, $12 per non-member
Registration required. Please register at <a href="https://newpondfarm.org/events/november-astronomy-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.newpondfarm.org</a>

Local Event: November Astronomy

November Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy 
Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets,...

The Granite

<h2>My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard</h2>
<h4>November 14, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)</h4>
<h4>ALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes</h4>
Thursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21), 8 PM Show, 7:30 PM Doors Sunday (Nov 15 &amp; 22), 2 PM Show, 1:30 PM Doors
Tickets:
<ul><li>$45 – General Admission</li><li>$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)</li><li>FREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult</li><li>Plus, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.</li></ul>
Set in apartheid South Africa, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students, Isabel, a young upper-class white girl, and Thami, an 18-year-old black boy, and their proud, idealistic teacher, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition, it explores themes of friendship, prejudice, racial unity and divisiveness, oppression, and violent unrest.
“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves, each other, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes,” says producer/director, Charles Frederick Secrease.
<h4>MEET THE CAST</h4>
Charles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.”
A native of Western Massachusetts, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians, his first love was the piano, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory, and has enjoyed over thirty years with one foot firmly planted in the world of classical music. His other foot, however, began to wander in a different direction when, at the age of 10, he saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music, Frederick has studied, worked, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare, he has performed many of the classical roles, including Marc Antony, Macbeth, Oberon, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now, some twenty-plus years later, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company, Lonetown Theater Works, based in Redding, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen.
Malin Glade – “Isabel”
Malin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios, the Lee Strasberg Institute, and the Prague Shakespeare Company, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S), Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S), and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy), Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet), Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet), and The Last Five Years (Cathy).
You might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade
Justin Villard – “Thami”
Justin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival.
He would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.

Local Event: My Children! My Africa!

My Children! My Africa!

My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard
November 14, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)
ALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22, 8 PM and 2...

Restore your body, mind, and heart in this cozy, 50-minute 
Pilates Fusion class. Blending Pilates, Barre, and Yoga, this 
low-impact, mindful movement experience is suitable for all levels. Led 
by Lauren Chiarello Mika, founder of Chi Chi Life, two-time cancer 
thriver, certified Cancer Exercise Trainer, and Pilates/Barre/Yoga 
instructor, this class combines gentle strength, balance, and 
mindfulness for a full-body recharge.
This adult program is: $30 per Member, $40 per Non-member
Registration required. Please register at <a href="https://newpondfarm.org/events/pilates_november-15-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.newpondfarm.org</a>

Local Event: Pilates Fusion with Lauren Chiarello Mika

Pilates Fusion with Lauren Chiarello Mika

Restore your body, mind, and heart in this cozy, 50-minute 
Pilates Fusion class. Blending Pilates, Barre, and Yoga, this...

<h2>My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard</h2>
<h4>November 15, 2 PM (Doors 1:30 PM)</h4>
<h4>ALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes</h4>
Thursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21), 8 PM Show, 7:30 PM Doors Sunday (Nov 15 &amp; 22), 2 PM Show, 1:30 PM Doors
Tickets:
<ul><li>$45 – General Admission</li><li>$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)</li><li>FREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult</li><li>Plus, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.</li></ul>
Set in apartheid South Africa, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students, Isabel, a young upper-class white girl, and Thami, an 18-year-old black boy, and their proud, idealistic teacher, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition, it explores themes of friendship, prejudice, racial unity and divisiveness, oppression, and violent unrest.
“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves, each other, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes,” says producer/director, Charles Frederick Secrease.
<h4>MEET THE CAST</h4>
Charles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.”
A native of Western Massachusetts, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians, his first love was the piano, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory, and has enjoyed over thirty years with one foot firmly planted in the world of classical music. His other foot, however, began to wander in a different direction when, at the age of 10, he saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music, Frederick has studied, worked, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare, he has performed many of the classical roles, including Marc Antony, Macbeth, Oberon, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now, some twenty-plus years later, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company, Lonetown Theater Works, based in Redding, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen.
Malin Glade – “Isabel”
Malin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios, the Lee Strasberg Institute, and the Prague Shakespeare Company, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S), Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S), and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy), Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet), Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet), and The Last Five Years (Cathy).
You might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade
Justin Villard – “Thami”
Justin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival.
He would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.

My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard
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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport

All are welcome at <a href="https://uuwestport.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport</a> for an afternoon of incredible music as we welcome <a href="https://www.yalealleycats.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the Yale Alley Cats</a>, one of Yale University's celebrated undergraduate a cappella groups! Known for their rich harmonies, engaging performances, and infectious energy, the Alley Cats bring together a wonderful mix of musical styles and traditions. Whether you're a longtime a cappella enthusiast or simply love great live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy! The afternoon will also feature opening performances by talented young local musicians as we celebrate the next generation of singers. The group will have as its warm-up <a href="https://www.greenwichacappella.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greenwich A Cappella</a>. &nbsp;The group&nbsp;is one of the nation’s leading youth a cappella education programs, serving more than 150 singers ages 5–18. Across seven ensembles, Greenwich A Cappella singers have performed at Radio City Music Hall and the National A Cappella Convention. Frequency, directed by Lauren Regan, and the Premier Group, directed by Valeria Toro (grades 6-8) are very excited to perform at UUWestport!Admission &amp; Reservations. Recommended admission donation: $25 per person. We highly encourage guests to make reservations in advance! Reserving ahead helps us plan for the afternoon and ensure a welcoming experience for everyone. Seating is general admission, with no assigned seats. Make your reservation here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fuuwestport.org%2Fthe-yale-alley-cats-nov-15-2026%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHQmJUVU5XUEdCeVJzWXVrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH-5xwxpHXjeepUdslbfX6f6x9Gbdi5Bcl35_Xwiy1Ki-mOf6I6BIokyZTPlc_aem_C8HK7kgeNSxqJr7r48aarg&amp;h=AUAk_JDurroTuEsCL6NZcIQWGjmSwCdFbglOSieK_8hppoUUPPlhE19WPd6RJna2JOd8n55vAawGS0aacZzd40KG9t56UpsW8lmKvoq_Jx8OnR8Lt3h8nOSjJb5ew7IVaKyE4asCKTL9yh2kF1A&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDgYv65DLolWkgMiZjosLN-vDYLVmz0ASaUk9eu_IwoCreexMN-S4JyRw2Ve2e-9PB2ELQRYI81Wr_oDzjuKzbSxbevA6JCkMlhTU_hcuQS7GArvMAGBWmBOK0jU1W9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uuwestport.org/the-yale-alley-cats-nov-15-2026/</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fuuwestport.org%2Fthe-yale-alley-cats-nov-15-2026%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFHQmJUVU5XUEdCeVJzWXVrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH-5xwxpHXjeepUdslbfX6f6x9Gbdi5Bcl35_Xwiy1Ki-mOf6I6BIokyZTPlc_aem_C8HK7kgeNSxqJr7r48aarg&amp;h=AUAk_JDurroTuEsCL6NZcIQWGjmSwCdFbglOSieK_8hppoUUPPlhE19WPd6RJna2JOd8n55vAawGS0aacZzd40KG9t56UpsW8lmKvoq_Jx8OnR8Lt3h8nOSjJb5ew7IVaKyE4asCKTL9yh2kF1A&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDgYv65DLolWkgMiZjosLN-vDYLVmz0ASaUk9eu_IwoCreexMN-S4JyRw2Ve2e-9PB2ELQRYI81Wr_oDzjuKzbSxbevA6JCkMlhTU_hcuQS7GArvMAGBWmBOK0jU1W9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>A light reception will follow the concert, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers and celebrate the afternoon together.Come enjoy an afternoon of music, community, and connection. Bring your friends and family, and help us give the Yale Alley Cats a warm Westport welcome! Presented by the UUWestport Music Program.

Local Event: The Yale Alley Cats, with opening act by Greenwich A Cappella

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The Yale Alley Cats, with opening act by Greenwich A Cappella

First Church Congregational

The Music in the Meetinghouse&nbsp;series at First Congregational Church in Fairfield celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States as it presents the Kalish-Walker Duo in American Dreams. The music of John Corigliano, William Grant Still, Curtis Stewart, Michael Abels and Leonard Bernstein will be among the featured works performed by this talented violin and piano duo.Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this concert will explore the question of what makes music sound, or feel, American? Our performers suggest American music possesses an&nbsp; immense sense of possibility, underscored by vibrant optimism. Their program celebrates who we are and who we aspire to become as a nation and a people.
Planned program selections include: Aaron Copland, Simple Gifts John Corigliano Violin Sonata Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, arr. Maude Powell Deep River Blind Tom Wiggins The Battle at Manassas Gershwin, arr. Heifetz Porgy and Bess: It Ain’t Necessarily So, Bess You Is My Woman Now, Tempo di Blues Curtis Stewart 24 American Caprices: Isn’t She Lovely Leonard Bernstein West Side Story Suite, arr. Penaforte, Somewhere and AmericaTickets for Music in the Meetinghouse concerts are available at the door only. They are $30 for adults; $20 for seniors and $10 for students.&nbsp;

Local Event: Music in the Meetinghouse Presents: The Kalish-Walker Duo, American Dreams

Fairfield

Music in the Meetinghouse Presents: The...

The Music in the Meetinghouse series at First Congregational Church in Fairfield celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United...

Music in the Meetinghouse Presents: The Kalish-Walker Duo, American Dreams

<h2>Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)</h2>
<h4>Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, October 5 – December 7</h4>
<h4>No class on October 19 and November 23.</h4>
<h4>Tuition: $285 for 8 Sessions</h4>
Calling all pickers!
<ul><li>Learn to jam with people like you</li><li>Hands-on instruction in small groups – backup, soloing, leading songs, harmony</li><li>Standard bluegrass songs and etiquette</li><li>All levels welcome and accommodated</li><li>Friendly supportive teaching</li><li>Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass</li></ul>
<a href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2026-10-redding" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Please register on the Wernick Method website here.</a>

Local Event: Bluegrass Jam Class

Bluegrass Jam Class

Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, October 5 – December 7
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