Stamford Palace Theatre

Orchestra Lumos and Michael Stern present two performances undeniably influenced by Beethoven, but without a note of his music! Hector Berlioz penned his Symphonie fantastique in 1830, taking Beethoven’s dramatic use of storytelling and orchestral color to the next level. It remains a revolutionary orchestral masterpiece—a thrilling and virtuosic ride for musicians and audiences alike. Music by Beethoven contemporaries Emilie Mayer and Louise Farrenc plus a work by Gabriela Ortiz round out this all-orchestral program.

Local Event: Beyond Beethoven: Symphonie fantastique

Fairfield County

Stamford

Connecticut

Beyond Beethoven: Symphonie fantastique

Orchestra Lumos and Michael Stern present two performances undeniably influenced by Beethoven, but without a note of his music!...

Hearing loss, dizziness, and balance problems are common as we age, but they should not be dismissed as a normal part of getting older. Join us for a free educational Zoom webinar to learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing and balance disorders, what may be causing them, and when to seek professional evaluation and care.
Participants will learn about:
<ul><li>Common causes, signs and symptoms of hearing loss, dizziness, and balance issues</li><li>How these conditions can affect daily activities and&nbsp;mobility</li><li>When and where to seek help for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment</li></ul>
Speaker:
Ashutosh Kacker, MB, BS,&nbsp;MD
Attending Otolaryngologist, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
This program is offered virtually on zoom.
Register today: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars</a>
This program is designed to provide general health information and does not offer individual medical advice.
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Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Protecting Your Health: Hearing, Dizziness  & Your Balance with HSS!

New York County

Upper East Side

New York

Protecting Your Health: Hearing, Dizziness  &...

Hearing loss, dizziness, and balance problems are common as we age, but they should not be dismissed as a normal part of...

Protecting Your Health: Hearing, Dizziness  & Your Balance with HSS!

Fox Lane Middle School's Suzanne Grant Theater

Scotts Corners NY

Suzanne Grant Foundation Fundraising Concert

The Children's School

Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ross Greene will introduce parents to a collaborative, compassionate approach to understanding children's challenges.
STAMFORD, CT — The Children's School will welcome Dr. Ross Greene on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. for "Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child," a presentation for parents. Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, a former Harvard Medical School faculty member, and a bestselling author.
Dr. Greene developed Collaborative &amp; Proactive Solutions (CPS), an evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing children's behavioral challenges. His influential books include The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost &amp; Found, Raising Human Beings and The Kids Who Aren't Okay.
At the heart of Dr. Greene's philosophy is a simple but powerful principle: "Kids do well if they can."
During the presentation, Dr. Greene will offer parents a different way of understanding children when difficulties arise. Rather than viewing challenging behavior as defiance or a lack of motivation, his approach encourages adults to look beyond behavior, listen carefully to children's concerns, and consider the skills and circumstances that may be contributing to their struggles.
<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/23260881/20261104/072821/nygaard-family___04072820443.jpg"></figure>"At The Children's School, we believe that understanding a child is the first step toward helping that child grow," says Maureen Murphy, head of The Children's School. "Dr. Greene's work reminds us to look beyond behavior, listen carefully, and recognize that every child has a unique set of strengths. When adults take the time to understand what a child is communicating, they can help that child find a path forward."
Parents will leave with practical strategies drawn from CPS for working with children to identify problems, address unmet needs and develop realistic, lasting solutions. The approach puts collaboration ahead of confrontation and understanding ahead of punishment. It helps parents respond when children struggle and strengthens the relationships that help children grow and thrive.
The presentation is free and open to the public and will be held at The Children's School, 118 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. To reserve a seat, call 203-329-8815.
About The Children's School Since 1964, The Children's School in Stamford has given young children a place to grow from their earliest years into the first chapters of elementary school. Here, every child's potential is honored and given room to flourish. Children grow in independence, meet problems with curiosity, treat others with respect, and discover a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
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Local Event: The Children's School Hosts Dr. Ross Greene: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child

The Children's School Hosts Dr. Ross Greene:...

Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr....

The Children's School Hosts Dr. Ross Greene: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child

New Canaan Library

Kick off the holiday season at the New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique, beginning with a complimentary wine and cheese preview party for exclusive first access to handcrafted goods.
Explore a curated selection of unique items—including knitted children’s sweaters, home décor, and fine jewelry—with all proceeds directly benefiting Fairfield County charities. Shop local, find meaningful gifts, and support your community

Local Event: New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique Preview Party

New Canaan

New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique Preview Party

Kick off the holiday season at the New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique, beginning with a complimentary wine and cheese preview...

New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique
Continue the holiday spirit at the New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique! Join us for a full day of shopping with open access to our complete collection of handcrafted goods. Explore a curated selection of unique gifts—including knitted children’s sweaters, home décor, fine jewelry, and handcrafted accessories—with all proceeds directly benefiting Fairfield County charities. Shop local, find meaningful gifts, and make a lasting community impact.
<ul><li>Admission: Free and open to the public</li></ul>

Local Event: New Canaan Holiday Boutique

New Canaan Holiday Boutique

New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique
Continue the holiday spirit at the New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique! Join us for a...

Oak&Oil Gallery

Join us at the opening reception for our new exhibit:&nbsp; &nbsp;“Alchemy of Beauty,” featuring a collection of abstract paintings on canvas and paper by artist&nbsp;Claudia Mengel. The exhibition perfectly captures how the artist transforms raw, vibrant pigments into bold abstract shapes to create a powerful and expressive visual experience. Join us on Saturday, meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
This event is free and open to all.&nbsp;

Local Event: Opening Reception: "The Alchemy of Beauty" by Claudia Mengel

Westchester County

Bedford-Katonah

Opening Reception: "The Alchemy of Beauty" by...

Join us at the opening reception for our new exhibit:   “Alchemy of Beauty,” featuring a collection of abstract paintings on...

Opening Reception: "The Alchemy of Beauty" by Claudia Mengel

Trackside, Teen Center of Wilton

An afternoon of pin trading fun, HOLIDAY EDITION!&nbsp;
Pin trading is a popular hobby where people come together to exchange collectible pins.&nbsp;
This event focuses on Disney Pins - bringing the tradition of collecting and trading souvenir pins of your favorite characters and attractions from Disney theme parks to Connecticut.&nbsp;
There is a $5 entry at the door for each guest. Guests 12 or younger get in free. Entrants will have access to our giveaway, opening trading board, games, and pin trading activities. Some of our vendors will also be selling Disney merchandise and handmade creations, perfect for holiday gifts and stockings!&nbsp;
If you wish to reserve a table in advance, there will be a $40 fee. You can contact thedisneypinventory@gmail.com to reserve a table. If you have any concerns with finance or special needs, please let us know and we will always do our best to accommodate.&nbsp;
Never traded before but are interested? Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have!

Local Event: 'TheDisneyPinventory' Holiday Pin Trading Event

Wilton

'TheDisneyPinventory' Holiday Pin Trading Event

An afternoon of pin trading fun, HOLIDAY EDITION! 
Pin trading is a popular hobby where people come together to exchange...

First Presbyterian Church

CHARIS TO PERFORM HANDEL’S MESSIAH IN NEW CANAAN
Join Charis Chamber Voices for an unforgettable performance of George Frideric Handel’s beloved masterwork, Messiah, led by guest conductor <a href="https://www.charisvocals.com/artistic-director.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Richard Price</a>. Experience the power and beauty of this cherished holiday tradition on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church on Oenoke Road in New Canaan, CT. The two-hour performance will include all of Part 1 plus highlights from Parts Two and Three. From the intimate solos to the resounding "Hallelujah" chorus, let the season begin with a night of exquisite choral music in a festive setting.
Why this performance of Messiah?
Richard Price is a Grammy award winning recording producer, engineer, and editor, with over 1000 commercial CDs to his credit. In addition to being an internationally known arranger, as a conductor he is best known in Connecticut for his performances of Messiah, prompting one leading arts administrator to comment that "he has raised the bar for making music in the whole Greater Danbury area".
In Richard's words:
Messiah is unique. Even in Handel’s time it was a living creation, always changing with varying circumstances. In our own time it continues to evolve—historically informed performance practice has blown the dust off the remnants of stodginess, and Handel’s raw emotions speak to us as if the music were written yesterday. The combination of one of New England’s finest choruses, some of the country’s leading Baroque instrumentalists, and four fiery, vibrant soloists will let the audience hear this masterwork anew, while revisiting its timeless message—light from darkness, the transcendence of hope.
Who is the orchestra?
<a href="https://www.charisvocals.com/musical-contractors.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nelva TeBrake</a> has assembled an orchestra of specialists, all steeped in Baroque performance practice. Nelva is a violinist who studied Baroque violin with Jaap Schroder at the Amsterdam Conservatory and with Sigiswald Kuyken at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. She has performed with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra under the leadership of Ton Koopman, as well as ensembles such as the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra, and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. The performance will feature the bright sounds of modern instruments, while Nelva and the other string players will use Baroque bows, shorter and lighter than modern bows, allowing articulations with great rhetorical power.

Who are the soloists?
Charis has assembled a roster of well-established and up-and-coming singers for the all-important solos:
<a href="https://sarahshafersoprano.com/biography/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Shafer</a>, soprano
<a href="https://kirstensollek.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kirsten Sollek</a>, contralto
<a href="https://www.samdenler.com/performance/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sam Denler</a>, tenor
<a href="https://harrisonhintzsche.com/biography/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Harrison Hintzsche</a>, baritone
Who is Charis?
Founded in 1994 and cited as the "finest chamber choir in Westchester," Charis Chamber Voices is a select group of singers dedicated to providing the highest quality vocal performance. Charis is an auditioned chorus of about 30 men and women from Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. The group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voices and captivating performances. Acclaimed recent performances have included J.S. Bach's monumental St. John Passion.
How can I buy tickets?
Tickets are $30 ($25 for seniors and $20 for students). They may be purchased in advance through the Charis website, <a href="https://www.CharisVocals.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.charisvocals.com</a>, or at the door.

Local Event: Charis Performs Handel's "Messiah"

Charis Performs Handel's "Messiah"

CHARIS TO PERFORM HANDEL’S MESSIAH IN NEW CANAAN
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Sunday, November 15

Beyond Beethoven: Symphonie fantastique

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3:00 PM

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Tuesday, November 17

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Wednesday, November 18

The Children's School Hosts Dr. Ross Greene: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child

NOV

18

7:00 PM

The Children's School, 118 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT

Thursday, November 19

New Canaan Artisans Holiday Boutique Preview Party

NOV

19

6:00 PM

New Canaan Library, 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT

Friday, November 20

New Canaan Holiday Boutique

NOV

20

10:00 AM

New Canaan Library, 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT

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