The Klein Memorial Auditorium

Craig Shemin and Karen Falk celebrate the work and legacy of Jim Henson and the 70th Anniversary of The Muppets, offering behind-the-scenes photos and anecdotes about the creation of the Muppets and the making of the company's first feature film. They will also be showing some of Jim Henson's early short films from The Jim Henson Company Archives. Craig Shemin is President of The Jim Henson Legacy and former writer for The Jim Henson Company, and Karen Falk is Director of Archives for The Jim Henson Company. A Q&amp;A follows the screening of The Muppet Movie (1979).
Beloved by all ages, The Muppet Movie contains masterful puppetry and practical effects.

Local Event: The Muppet Movie! 

Fairfield County

Bridgeport

Connecticut

The Muppet Movie! 

Craig Shemin and Karen Falk celebrate the work and legacy of Jim Henson and the 70th Anniversary of The Muppets, offering...

Alfred Branch

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

Fairfield

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

New Haven County

Chris Rhatigan 

Milford

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Hayleigh Evans

Weston-Redding-Easton

Monroe

Rich Kirby

Orange

Shelton-Derby

Norwalk

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Muppets with this unique event at The Klein! Discover behind-the-scenes photos and anecdotes about the creation of the Muppets from two experts in the field. Craig Shemin is President of The Jim Henson Legacy and former writer for The Jim Henson Company, and Karen Falk is Director of Archives for The Jim Henson Company. In addition to The Muppet Movie (1979), they will also be showing some of Jim Henson's early short films from The Jim Henson Company Archives. Beloved by all ages, The Muppet Movie contains masterful puppetry and practical effects. Saturday, November 7 at 2PM Tickets: $17.25 at theklein.org

Local Event: Celebrating the Legacy of Jim Henson: An Afternoon with Craig Shemin & Karen Falk + The Muppet Movie

Celebrating the Legacy of Jim Henson: An...

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Muppets with this unique event at The Klein! Discover behind-the-scenes photos and...

Celebrating the Legacy of Jim Henson: An Afternoon with Craig Shemin & Karen Falk + The Muppet Movie

Please join us for a Latin Dance Party with Salsa, Merengue class. Couples and singles all ages are welcome

Local Event: Latin Dance Party

Latin Dance Party

Please join us for a Latin Dance Party with Salsa, Merengue class. Couples and singles all ages are welcome

Pequonnock Yacht Club

Come and join the PYC Auxiliary for an exciting community gathering featuring a variety of local vendors. This is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while getting an early start on your holiday shopping. The event is open to the public, so bring your friends and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

Local Event: PYC Auxiliary Annual Fall Festival

PYC Auxiliary Annual Fall Festival

Come and join the PYC Auxiliary for an exciting community gathering featuring a variety of local vendors. This is the perfect...

Join us in honoring our veterans at the Milford Veterans Day Parade on November 8!As we come together for the Milford Veterans Day Parade, we proudly honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Cody-White Funeral Home welcomes veterans and first responders to stop by on November 8, from 10 AM–2 PM, for a special appreciation certificate and a complimentary American flag or veteran pin.

Local Event: Milford Veterans Day Parade

Milford Veterans Day Parade

Join us in honoring our veterans at the Milford Veterans Day Parade on November 8!As we come together for the Milford Veterans...

Wilton Quaker Meeting

HFFC is honored to welcome Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association and Executive Director of its advocacy arm, the Center for Freethought Equality, to Wilton, Connecticut. Fish will&nbsp;highlight AHA’s successful American Empathy Project and Creator Fund, takeaways from the midterm election, and what to look forward to in AHA’s upcoming strategic plan.&nbsp;HFFC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association. &nbsp; Fish took over the helm of the 85-year-old organization in 2024 and is responsible for bringing a new energy into the humanist movement. Stark is an organizer, educator, social entrepreneur, and lifelong humanist who has spent his career turning big ideas into bold action in service of belonging, flourishing, and social justice for all people. He holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard and a Bachelor’s from Yale University. He serves on several nonprofit boards.&nbsp;And yes, he is also an award-winning comedian!&nbsp; (In the spirit of Jordan Klapper, 2026 Humanist of the Year and Ricky Gervais).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The meeting is free and open to all. Register here for meeting details <a href="https://bit.ly/AHAExDirFishStark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/AHAExDirFishStark</a> If you will&nbsp;be attending IN-PERSON you are encouraged to arrive at the venue at 6:40 PM for socializing before the program starts.&nbsp;
BY ZOOM: Upon registering,&nbsp;you will receive an email from Zoom containing a “Join Meeting” button to use when the event start time approaches. 6:45 PMcheck-in;&nbsp;7:00 PM program

Local Event: Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always : Navigating A Changing World 

Wilton

Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always :...

 HFFC is honored to welcome Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association and Executive Director of its...

Why Humanism Is Essential Today And Always : Navigating A Changing World 

New Canaan Library

Join Tom Mayes, former Chief Legal Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Wednesday, November 11
6:00 pm
Location: New Canaan Library
At New Canaan Library, Tom Mayes, the author of Why Old Places Matter and the former Chief Legal Officer for the National Trust, will share insights about the deep meaning of old places, from his work establishing The Glass House as a National Trust Historic Site to the legal battles over the civic architecture of Washington DC, all through the lens that places have the power to change people.
Free <a href="https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/places-change-people/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/places-change-people/</a>

Local Event: Glass House Presents: Places Change People

Glass House Presents: Places Change People

Join Tom Mayes, former Chief Legal Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Wednesday, November 11
6:00...

Trinity Episcopal Church

“Thank You for Your Service.”
We say it often. But do we truly understand what those words mean?
This Veterans Day, join Trinity Episcopal Church for a moving dramatic audio presentation featuring powerful readings and archival recordings that bring the experiences and sacrifices of our veterans to life.Wednesday, November 11 | 6:30 p.m.
The presentation will be followed by a reception. All are welcome, and there is no charge for this special event.Can you spare 40 minutes this Veterans Day? Come listen, reflect, and discover why those four words mean so much.
Trinity Episcopal Church 651 Pequot Avenue Southport, CT 06890 (203) 255-0454 <a href="https://www.trinitysouthport.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.trinitysouthport.org</a><h2></h2>

Local Event: “Thank You for Your Service.” Do We Really Understand What It Means?

“Thank You for Your Service.” Do We Really...

“Thank You for Your Service.”
We say it often. But do we truly understand what those words mean?
This Veterans Day, join...

“Thank You for Your Service.” Do We Really Understand What It Means?

Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler for an hour-long concert in New Canaan's modernist St. Mark's Episcopal Church, designed by Sherwood, Mills and Smith and completed in 1961. Tendler will perform selections from his GRAMMY®-nominated project, Inheritances alongside other works.
&nbsp;Saturday, November 21

4:00 pm
Location: St Marks Episcopal Church
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/11+Oenoke+Ridge+Road,+New+Canaan,+CT+06840?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">11 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840</a>
Tickets: <a href="https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/adam-tendler-piano-works/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/adam-tendler-piano-works/</a> <a href="https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/adam-tendler-piano-works/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/adam-tendler-piano-works/</a>

Local Event: Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler in concert at St Mark’s

Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler in concert...

Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler for an hour-long concert in New Canaan's modernist St. Mark's Episcopal Church, designed by...

Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler in concert at St Mark’s

Restocked and loaded to go: ALL vintage - Asian, cat figure collection, clothing, pottery, country furniture, Christmas, banks, and loads of oddities. Saturday, November 7th from 9-3 Lamplighter Lane, Fairfield. (Near Lake Mohegan - follow bright pink signs).

Whale of a Sale

Restocked and loaded to go: ALL vintage - Asian, cat figure collection, clothing, pottery, country furniture, Christmas, banks, and loads of...

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Join acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler in concert at St Mark’s

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