Datebook: Coming Ridgefield events

Written by Jack Sanders
Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00

The DateBook is a guide to Ridgefield special events open to the public. Events may be submitted up to three years in advance. E-mail submissions, in DateBook format, to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post them to DateBook, Press, Box 1019, Ridgefield, 06877, to reach us by Thursday noon to appear in the following week’s calendar. Include a phone number. The DateBook is often abbreviated in the newspaper; the complete listing always appears online here at TheRidgefieldPress.com.

March

Income tax help, for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, Thursday, March 18, 8:30 a.m., AARP, at Community Center, 203-438-2755.

Guest Bartender Night, Carolyn Kepcher, benefiting Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Thursday, March 18, 6 to 9, Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

Women’s Campaign School, Yale University, with guest speaker Patti Russo, Ridgefield League of Women Voters, Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m., social, 7:30 to 9 p.m., program free, Community Center, 431-0147 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Melissa Manchester, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Friday, March 19, 8 p.m., $55, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

‘Oklahoma!’ spring musical, four performances, March 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield High School auditorium.

‘A Moon for the Misbegotten,’ drama by Eugene O’Neill; Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 21, at 2; doors open one hour before curtain; cabaret seating, bring food and beverage, $24/$20; Ridgefield Theater Barn, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org; 431-9850.

Ridgefield’s Annual Young Writers Conference for students in third, fourth and fifth grade, Saturday, March 20, Scotts Ridge Middle School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Alice in Wonderland, Saturday, March 20, 11 and 2, $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Live music, songs of the Irish poets with Castlebay, Saturday, March 20, 2 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Art auction sponsored by the Lions Club, Saturday, March 20, preview 6:30 p.m., auction 7:30, $20 per person, $35 per couple, at the Community Center, 203-240-6304.

Paula Poundstone, comedian, Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m., $60, $50, $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Family and Children’s Aid 5k, Sunday, March 21, 9 a.m., Tiger Hollow, Ridgefield High School, $30/$10, Active.com, search: Family and Children’s Aid, 203-205-2633.

ARTalk, Cultural Tourism presented by the Connecticut Commission for Culture and Tourism, Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Chamber Music Concert, Bassoonery, Sunday, March 21, 3 p.m., $15/$12/$10, Keeler Tavern Museum, 203-428-5485.

Creative Conversations: Masterpieces in Motion with artist Adad Hannah, Sunday, March 21, 4 p.m., Aldrich Museum, aldrichart.org, 203-438-4519.

Tim Grimm, Acoustic Celebration concert, Sunday, March 21, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St., acousticcelebration.org.

Free film, Tuesday, March 23, 1:30 and 7, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

WomenHeart Fairfield/Westchester Meeting, Lisa Bunce, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant, Tuesday, March 23, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Founders Hall, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 203-894-1189.

Open Figure Drawing Session 4, for artists of all levels, Tuesday, March 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Aldrich Museum, aldrichart.org, 203-438-4519.

A.M. Book Group, Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan, Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Guest Bartender Night, Michael Ian Black, benefiting The Redding Land Trust, Wednesday, March 24, 6 to 9 p.m., Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

Getting Into College Q&A, with Stephanie Klein Wassink, Wednesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Income tax help, for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, Thursday, March 25, 8:30 a.m., AARP, at Community Center, 203-438-2755.

Connecticut Buyer Agency Mandatory Course with Terry Hastings, Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 to 3:30, $25/$30, Ridgefield Board of Realtors at Ridgefield Library, 203-438-8858.

Navigating the Health Care System with Success, with Joan Garbow, geriatric and disability care manager, Thursday, March 25, 5:30 p.m., free, light refreshments, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, reservations at 203-438-8226.

Robert Cray, Thursday, March 25, 8 p.m., $80, $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Inside James Joyce with Col. Jack Daniels, Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Cartooning Workshop with Rick Stromoski Friday, March 26, 4:30 to 5:50 for ages six and older; bring a drawing pad and pencils, Ridgefield Library, register 438-2282.

‘A Moon for the Misbegotten,’ drama by Eugene O’Neill; Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 28, at 2; doors open one hour before curtain; cabaret seating, bring food and beverage. $24/$20; Ridgefield Theater Barn. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org; 431-9850.

Draw On! an entire week of interactive art for all ages, Saturday, March 27, to Saturday, April 3, The Aldrich, aldrichart.org, 203-438-4519.

Saint Mary Middle School open house, Saturday, March 27, 10 to noon, RSVP 203-438-7288, ext. 239, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Easter egg scramble, Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m. free, sponsors by Parks and Rec and Rotary, at Ballard Park.

Dancing with the RSO gala/fund-raiser, benefit for the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, March 27, Silver Spring Country Club, $125, 203-438-3889, ridgefieldsymphony.org.

Ridgefield Folk with Peppino D’Agostino, Sunday, March 28, 2 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Jazz Masters Series, Howard Alden, guitar, and Mark Shane, piano, Sunday, March 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $15/$15 Sarah’s Wine Bar (upstairs at Bernard’s), 20 West Lane, reservations 203-438-8282.

Draw On! Special Aldrich Drawing Buddies for children ages 3 to 5 with accompanying adult, Tuesday, March 31, 10 to 11:30, Aldrich Museum, reservations required, aldrichart.org, 203-438-4519.

Life drawing for high school students and adults, Wednesday, March 31, 4 to 6, $5/$10, Aldrich Museum, reservations 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

 

April

Income tax help, for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, Thursday, April 1, 8:30 a.m., AARP, at Community Center, 203-438-2755.

Guest Bartender Night, Rudy Marconi, benefiting Ridgefield Responds-Haiti, Thursday, April 1, 6 to 9 p.m., Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

Murder by the Book Mystery Discussion, Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell, April 1, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

First Thursdays: A Contemporary Cocktail Party , Draw On! Thursday, April 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $10/$15, Aldrich Museum, reservations 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org

Garden Earth: Organic Gardening with The English Lady, Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Good Friday, no school, April 2.

Gary Johnson, former New Mexico governor, speaking on “Our America” initiative, Friday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., $25, Ridgefield Liberty Cooperative, at Ridgefield Playhouse, ridgefieldlibertycoop.org

Memoir Writing Group, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, Saturday, April 3, 8 p.m., $75 and $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Ask Me! Tour Sunday, April 4, docent tour, 2 to 3, free with admission, Aldrich Museum, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Life Drawing for high school students and adults, Tuesday, April 6, 6 to 8 p.m., $5/$10, Aldrich Museum, reservations 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Tuesday Evening Nonfictioneers, Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World by M. Macmillan, Tuesday, April, 6 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Guest Bartender Night, Jennifer Pappas, benefiting The Wolf Conservation Center, Wednesday, April 7, 6 to 9 p.m., Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

Income tax help, for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, Thursday, April 8, 8:30 a.m., AARP, at Community Center, 203-438-2755.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, April 8, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Connecticut Disclosure, RESPA and Law Update Mandatory Course with Terry Hastings, Thursday, April 8, 12:30 to 3:30, $25/$30, Ridgefield Board of Realtors at Ridgefield Library, 203-438-8858.

Gerald Steichen, music director of Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, speaker, Thursday, April 8, 1 p.m., Founders Hall.

‘Ulysses’ by James Joyce, episodes four to six, lecture led by Dr. Mark Schenker, Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Lecture, Cosmic Collisions with Dr. Heidi B. Hammel, Friday, April 9, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Chick Corea-Solo Piano, Friday, April 9, 8 p.m., $72.50 and $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Pocket book sale, all 50 cents and all for adults, Friday, April 9, from 10 to 4:30 and Saturday, April 10, from 9 to 4:30 in the Sculpture Room, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-9777.

‘A Moon for the Misbegotten,’ drama by Eugene O’Neill, Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, at 8 p.m., doors open at 7; cabaret seating, bring food and beverage, $24/$20; Ridgefield Theater Barn, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org; 431-9850.

Shutterbugs, photo club, Saturday, April 10, 9:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Family Art Adventures: Hands-on activities Saturday, April 10, 12 to 5, free with admission, children under 18 always free, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Susie Essman, Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m., $55., Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Shostakovich: Festive Overture; Elgar: Cello Concerto; Tansman: Sonatine Transatlantique; Barber: First Essay for Orchestra; Respighi: Fountains of Rome; Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m., $25-$50, Ridgefield High School, ridgefieldsymphony.org or 438-3889.

Ask Me! Tour Sunday, April 11, docent tour, 2 to 3, free with admission, Aldrich Museum, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Todd Rundgren, Sunday, April 11, 8 p.m., $62, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Ridgefield Folk with Amy Speace, Sunday, April 11, 2 p.m., free tickets from 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Books and Breakfast, Monday, April 12, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Integrating Body, Mind & Spirit, using classical acupuncture, Monday, April 12, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Osteopathic Wellness Center, 156 Danbury Road, 438-9915 to reserve.

Free film, Tuesday, April 13, 1:30 and 7, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Nick Perna, on the Economy, hosted by the League of Women Voters, Tuesday, April 13, 7 p.m., free, Veterans Park School, 431-0147 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Seminar for the Sandwich Generation (number three), Wednesday, April 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Income tax help, for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, Thursday, April 15, 8:30 a.m., AARP, at Community Center, 203-438-2755.

Poetry Discussion Group, Friday April 16, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Mike Dugan’s Men Fake Foreplay, Friday, April 16, 8 p.m., $37.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

‘No Dogs Allowed,’ live musical theater for preschool and elementary school children; Saturday, April 17, 10 and 1:30; Sunday, April 18, at 1:30; special seating for children; $12, 4 for $40; under 2 free with e-reservation; Ridgefield Theater Barn, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.

If You Give A Pig A Pancake and Other Story Books, Saturday, April 17, 11 and 2, $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Family Drop-In Hours: Hands on Activities, Saturday, April 17, 12 to 5 p.m., free with admission, children under 18 always free, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Whose Barn Is It Anyway? Comedy improvisation by the Role in the Hay Players; Saturday, April 17, at 8 p.m., doors open at 7, cabaret seating, $22, Ridgefield Theater Barn, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.

FOGHAT, Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Currier & Ives Discussion, Panorama of the 19th Century with Joel Third, Sunday, April 18, 2 to 3:30, $8/$10, Keeler Tavern Museum, 203-438-5485.

Spring recess in the schools, April 19 to 23, ridgefield.org.

Books Alive theatrical stories with Andrea Wright, for families with children ages three and up, Monday, April 19, 10:30 to 11:15, Ridgefield Library, register 438-2282.

Seminar series: Ridgefield Star Park, Monday, April 19, and Monday, April 26, 3 p.m. at Founders Hall.

Wind Over Wings Wildlife Rehabilitators, for ages five and up, Thursday, April 22, 11 to 11:45, Ridgefield Library, 438-2282.

Bloodmobile, Tuesday, April 20, 1:45 to 6:45, Parks and Recreation Center, 800-433-1879, bloodct.org.

Critic’s Circle Book Group, Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m., People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

The Writers Group: A Networking Group for Writers, Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m., off-site, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

What’s New with Nutrition, sponsored by Filosa/Hancock Hall, Thursday, April 22, 1 p.m., Founders Hall.

Complicated Relations in the Antebellum South, lecture by Edna Bolling Jacques, Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m., $7, Keeler Tavern Museum.

Spring Fling Concert with Marcia Louis for ages five and under with an adult on Friday, April 23, 10 to 10:45, Ridgefield Library, 438-2282.

Creative Conversations: Processing Visions with current exhibiting artist Jo Yarrington, Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m., free/$10, 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org.

Susan Werner, Acoustic Celebration concert, Sunday, April 25, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St., acousticcelebration.org.

Hollister Film Series, Tuesday, April 27, 1:30 and 7, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

A.M. Book Group, Wednesday, April 28, 10 a.m., The Trial by Franz Kafka, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen & The Works, Wednesday, April 28, 8 p.m., $70 and $67, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Contract Law Elective Course with Larry Riefberg, Thursday, April 29, 12:30 to 3:30, $25/$30, Ridgefield Board of Realtors at Ridgefield Library, 203-438-8858.

Antiques Appraisal Day with Fairfield Auction, $5 per item, Thursday, April 29, 1 to 4, Founders Hall.

Guest Bartender Night, “Toscana’s Angels,” benefiting The Women’s Center, Thursday, April 29, 6 to 9 p.m., Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

‘Ulysses’ by James Joyce, episodes seven to nine, led by Dr. Mark Schenker, Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Broadway Rocks, student musical theater workshop performances, Friday, April 30; Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2; theater seating; $12; Ridgefield Theater Barn, ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.

 

May

White Elephant Sale, vendors welcome, Saturday, May 1, Ridgebury Congregational Church, 203-748-2806.

Western Connecticut Youth and Junior Orchestra Annual Festival of Music Education, Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m., East Ridge Middle School, 894-8786, wctyo.org.

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Saturday, May 1, 8 p.m., $60 and $55, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Tom Pacheco, Acoustic Celebration concert, Sunday, May 2, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St., acousticcelebration.org.

2010 Ridgefield Jam Band, Sunday, May 2, 4 p.m., $20, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Western Connecticut Youth and Junior Orchestras Chamber Concert, Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m., Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 894-8786, wctyo.org.

Guest Bartender Night, Jerry Steichen conductor, benefiting The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestsra, Thursday, May 6, 6 to 9 p.m., Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Road, 203-894-8995.

Little Feat, rock band, Thursday, May 6, 8 p.m., $65 and $55, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Spring breakfast fund-raiser of the Visiting Nurse Association, Friday, May 7, 7:30 a.m., The Amber Room, Danbury 438-5555.

Colin Hay, Friday, May 7, 8 p.m., $40, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Western Connecticut Youth and Junior Orchestras Concert featuring the 2010 Concerto Competition Winner, Sunday, May 9, 6 p.m., Ridgefield High School Richardson Auditorium, 894-8786, wctyo.org.

Reading Is A Family Affair book discussion (with pizza and a free book) with author Elise Broach, Wednesday, May 12, 6 to 7:30, for grades three and up with a parent, Ridgefield Library, register 438-2282.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, May 13, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Code of Ethics Elective Course with Terry Hastings, Thursday, May 13, 12:30 to 3:30, Ridgefield Board of Realtors at Ridgefield Library, 203-438-8858.

Ask the Attorney, lecture, Thursday, May 13, 1 p.m. Founders Hall.

Cowboy Junkies with special guest Lee Harvey Osmond, Friday, May 14, 8 p.m., $47.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Jefferson Starship, rock, Saturday, May 15, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Bloodmobile, Tuesday, May 18, 1:45 to 6:45, Parks and Recreation Center, 800-433-1879, bloodct.org.

Doktor Kaboom!, Arts in Education, Wednesday, May 19, 10 and 1, $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

‘The Wizard of Oz’, Saturday, May 22, 11 and 2, $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Sex in the City: be the star in your own screen test, Wednesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., $5, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Fun with Theater Games, Thursday, May 27, 1 p.m., Founders Hall.

Memorial Day, schools closed, May 31, ridgefield.org

 

June

Professional Day for teachers, two-hour delay in opening of school, Tuesday, June 1, ridgefield.org

Ridgefield Triathlon, Sunday, June 6, Martin Park.

Garden party concert and fund-raiser for Western Connecticut Youth and Junior Orchestras, Sunday, June 6, 1 p.m., Bernard’s Restaurant, 894-8786, wctyo.org.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, June 10, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Sophie B. Hawkins, Friday, June 11, 8 p.m., $38.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Hammer of the Gods, The Led Zeppelin Experience, Saturday, June 12, 8 p.m., $41.50, $36.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Bloodmobile, Tuesday, June 22, 1:45 to 6:45, Parks and Recreation Center, 800-433-1879 or bloodct.org.

Ridgefield High School graduation, Friday, June 25, 5 p.m., O’Neill Center, WestConn, Danbury.

Marc Broussard, Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m., $40 orchestra; $35 mezzanine; Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

 

Beyond

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, July 8, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, Aug. 12, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, Sept. 9, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, Oct. 14, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, Nov. 11, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Thursday, Dec. 9, noon, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, 438-0578.

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