In response to The Disappointed Tourist, Ellen Harvey’s on-going project of painting lost places, Dannielle Tegeder of Hilma’s Ghost will lead a meditative ceremony with Ellen Harvey honoring demolished and disappearing buildings through collective remembrance. Participants will create ephemeral memorials by drawing or writing about a place they miss and sharing brief stories of places that shaped their lives. Drawing inspiration from Harvey’s practice of preserving the overlooked, participants will honor our forgotten spaces through a knotting ritual creating a temporary community to support each other in our grief. The ritual closes with a moment of silence for the places and structures that once held our histories.
Duration: 60 minutes | All materials provided | Participants are invited to dress in mourning or black (not required) | All are welcome

Local Event: Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost Spaces

Fairfield County

Westport

Connecticut

Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost...

In response to The Disappointed Tourist, Ellen Harvey’s on-going project of painting lost places, Dannielle Tegeder of Hilma’s...

Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost Spaces

In conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9, at 6pm.
During this one-hour walkthrough, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into the inspiration, historical references, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the artist’s concepts, materials, and techniques.
Shaefer’s exhibition at MoCA\CT includes selections from three ongoing bodies of work: the Colossi, Refugee Trilogy, and Liberty Dismantled series. These works collectively examine the transhistorical themes of migration, displacement, national identity, and the tension between ideals of freedom and the realities of division.
Also on view are two short videos that offer a close read of two major drawings from the Colossi series, The New Colossus and Siege. The videos, created specifically for this exhibition, offer visitors a deeper understanding of the historical precedents, symbolism, and formal techniques that shape the artist’s practice. Together, these works invite reflection on the structures — both physical and metaphorical — that impact our world and our relationships with one another.

Local Event: Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer

Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer

In conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9,...

In this class, we’ll explore the ancient yet contemporary medium of Encaustic—beeswax-based paint that also serves as a versatile adhesive—to create unique collages.

Local Event: Encaustic Collage with Leslie Giuliani

Encaustic Collage with Leslie Giuliani

In this class, we’ll explore the ancient yet contemporary medium of Encaustic—beeswax-based paint that also serves as a...

MoCA\CT

There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument of vintage soul and modern grit that has drawn more than 250 million views online, yet reveals its full force only in person. As part of her Soul Remains Tour, MoCA\CT brings that voice into the intimacy of our galleries — close enough to catch every nuance of a Broadway-trained powerhouse at the height of her command.
Juilliard-trained and forged across five original Broadway companies — among them Motown: The Musical and Godspell — James became a viral phenomenon through her work with Postmodern Jukebox before emerging as one of soul and R&amp;B’s most fearless interpreters. Backed by her dynamic band, she draws on the smoldering ’90s soul of Nobody’s Fool and the horn-fueled rock reinventions of her latest album, Soul Remains the Same, bending hyper-masculine anthems to her own will and remaking them entirely — delivered with the conviction of an artist Berry Gordy Jr. personally mentored.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Morgan James \ Soul Remains Tour

MoCA\CT Presents: Morgan James \ Soul Remains Tour

There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument...

The future of classical piano. Live at MoCA\CT. An electrifying culmination of artistry, ambition, and discovery. The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition returns for its final round—an evening where brilliance meets possibility, and the next generation of pianists steps decisively into the spotlight.
Chosen from a global pool of exceptional talent, three finalists will each command the stage in a 45-minute program of striking range and virtuosity, traversing five centuries of piano repertoire. These performances are more than recitals—they are personal statements, revealing each artist’s voice, vision, and interpretive depth at a defining moment in their careers.
At the heart of the Heida is a bold commitment to living music. In this rare and compelling tradition, each finalist will premiere a newly commissioned work, bringing a world debut to life before a live audience. The 2026 competition features a new commission by acclaimed composer Samuel Adams, continuing a legacy of premieres by leading voices such as Lowell Liebermann and Timo Andres.
Set within the vibrant, contemporary setting of MoCA CT, this is not simply a competition—it is a high-stakes, one-night-only encounter with the future of classical music.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition — Final Round

MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns...

The future of classical piano. Live at MoCA\CT.  An electrifying culmination of artistry, ambition, and discovery. The Heida...

MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition — Final Round

MoCA CT

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

RJ Scofield

Norwalk

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Fairfield

Hayleigh Evans

Wilton

New Canaan

Richard Kaufman

Darien

Bridgeport

Weston-Redding-Easton

Trumbull

Stamford

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

COASTAL WESTPORT MINI MOVING SALE ONLINE AUCTION Furnishings &amp; Déor Ethan Allen, Restoration Hardware &amp; Safavieh July 15 – July 22
Watercress Springs Online Auctions &amp; Estate Sales is pleased to present this online mini moving sale from a beautiful coastal Westport home. This grouping is a select collection of contemporary and transitional furnishings and décor for every room.
Highlights include an Ethan Allen Contemporary Trestle Dining Table with Banquette and Chairs, Safavieh Sisal and Cotton Area Rugs, Restoration Hardware Marble Top Side Tables, a Black Lacquer Electric Piano, Coastal Art Wall Hangings, an Oversized Ethan Allen Sectional Sofa, a Restoration Hardware Teen Pink Velvet Swivel Chair with Lighted Hollywood Mirror, an Ethan Allen Jolene Lingerie Chest, a British Collections Cherry Dresser,
Teak Rocking Chairs, a 9’ Cantilever Outdoor Umbrella, and much more.
We invite you to browse + discover!
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Local Event: Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 7/16 Through 7/22 - Starts Closing 7/22 at 8pm

Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 7/16...

COASTAL WESTPORT MINI MOVING SALE  ONLINE AUCTION Furnishings & Déor Ethan Allen, Restoration Hardware & Safavieh July 15 –...

Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 7/16 Through 7/22 - Starts Closing 7/22 at 8pm

Fairfield CT in July Online Auction Greenfield Hill Antiques Meet Modern Furnishings, Art &amp; Décor July 15 – July 22
Watercress Springs Online Auctions &amp; Estate Sales is pleased to present this online moving sale from a beautiful Greenfield Hill home in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The grouping features a Nancy Meyers cozy, layered aesthetic that combines a blend of Mid-Century, French Country, Transitional, and Antique Furnishings, Art + Decor.
Highlights include a Double pedestal teak dining table, Pair of charming floral wingback chairs, Mid Century consoles and accent chairs, Mahogany dining table with Chippendale style chairs, Antique iron and canopy beds, Modern glass coffee tables, Marble-top bistro style side tables, Set of five Italian Mid Century butterfly-back dining chairs, Large antique brass nautical ceiling light fixture, Large 19th-century Pennsylvania pine blanket chest, French Country dining table with cane-back chairs, Tables and floor lamps, Sunburst mirrors, Vintage fireplace tools, Set of three Biedermeier style bar stools, Contemporary wall sconces, Celtic cement garden ornament, Decorative pottery, glassware, and home décor, Silverplate, including a vintage Towle tea and coffee service, SoulCycle stationary bike And much more!
Featured Art Includes Three antique Asian porcelain wall panels, beautiful pair of large 19th century portraits, Seascape oil paintings by Thomas Quigley, 19th Century plein air paintings, Signed prints by Gordon Grant, Stow Wengenroth, and Fred Cozzens; America’s Cup nautical sailing prints, Equestrian prints, Decorative wall art, and more!
We invite you to browse and discover!
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Fairfield CT in July Online Auction Greenfield Hill Antiques Meet Modern Furnishings, Art & Décor July 15 – July 22
Watercress...

An opening of Photographs by Tom Kretsch, longtime fine art photographer from Westport. This show features work taken in cities, big and small, with an emphasis of the colors , shapes and life of a city.&nbsp;

Local Event: Art Opening

Art Opening

An opening of Photographs by Tom Kretsch, longtime fine art photographer from Westport. This show features work taken in...

Barrett Bookstore

Cozy Mystery fans, rejoice! Enjoy a night of cozy conversation at Barrett when we welcome authors MJ Soni and Korina Moss. MJ's new book, The Masala Chai Mystery Club, is perfect for fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series and Only Murders In the Building. Korina writes the Cheese Shop mystery series, all set in Sonoma County.&nbsp;Cozy up with some complimentary refreshments.

Local Event: The Masala Chai Mystery Club Book Launch! All Welcome!

The Masala Chai Mystery Club Book Launch! All...

Cozy Mystery fans, rejoice! Enjoy a night of cozy conversation at Barrett when we welcome authors MJ Soni and Korina Moss. MJ's...

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Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost Spaces

JUL

23

6:00 AM

19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT

Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer

AUG

20

6:00 PM

19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT

Encaustic Collage with Leslie Giuliani

SEP

17

6:00 PM

19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT

MoCA\CT Presents: Morgan James \ Soul Remains Tour

OCT

3

7:00 PM

MoCA\CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT

MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition — Final Round

NOV

14

4:00 PM

MoCA\CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT

Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 7/16 Through 7/22 - Starts Closing 7/22 at 8pm

Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 7/16 Through 7/22 - Starts Closing 7/22 at 8pm

Art Opening

The Masala Chai Mystery Club Book Launch! All Welcome!