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� March is 'Women's History month
� March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesday thru Thursday The Black Swan- the movie 7 PM Tues; 4:30 & 7:30 PM Wed & Thurs. 'A ballet dancer wins the delicate White Swan lead in 'Swan Lake' but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more like the evil sister, the Black Swan. Starring Natalie Portman & nominated for 5 Oscars. Adults- $8.50; Senior & children- $6; Both 4:30 showings all tickets $6. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 2nd Wednesday 'Race to Nowhere' film screening 5 PM The Ridgefield PTA Council offers the screening of this important film that examines 'the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired'. This screening will be followed by a discussion with the film's director- Vicki Abeles. Tickets are $15 at the door or $11.54 through http://rtnveteransparkelementary.eventbrite.com/. Veteran's Park School, 8 Governor St, Ridgefield.
� March 2nd & 3rd Wednesday & Thursday 2011 Summer Camp and Activity Fair Wednesday 7 to 9 PM; Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 AM Learn about the dozens of area camps offering programs for kids of all ages in sports, dance, music, recreation, martial arts, art theater, nature and more! Free. Bring kids for complimentary snacks, refreshments & entertainment. At the Ridgefield Rec Center, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. For more, click http://www.ridgefieldnewcomers.org/.
� March 2nd Wednesday Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill 7 PM. Secretary of State Denise Merrill will be the featured speaker at the regular monthly meeting of Democracy for America. Free. Public welcome & encouraged to join the conversation. Call 203-401-8065 for details. At the Silver Star Diner, 210 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk (exit 14 off I-95).
� March 2nd Wednesday Curious Gardener Lecture Series- session 4 of 5 7 to 9 PM The Caudatowa Garden Club is hosting this series of talks answering questions from both new and seasoned gardeners. This session is a Centerpiece Workshop. $30 for each session. For details, click http://www.caudatowa.com or call 203-438-3221. At the Community Center, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield.
� March 3rd Thursday Passionate Perceptions: Interconnecting Poetry & Painting 10:30 AM to Noon Part 1 of 4 lecture discussions exploring relationships between poets & painters, ie WH Auden & Peter Breughel the Elder, Emily Dickenson & Thomas Cole, etc. Copies of the poetry available at Circulation desk. Donations welcome; registration essential. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 3rd Thursday Celebrity Bartender Night at Toscana- St Mary's Men's Ministry Takin' Orders 6 to 9 PM St Mary's Men will be taking your bar orders this evening. All their tips earned, as well as 10% of the bar tab benefit St Peter's Run. Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 3rd Thursday State of the State update from ConnCAN 7 PM With a new governor & a state in fiscal crisis, education in CT is considered vulnerable to severe budget cuts. Alex Johnston, CEO of ConnCAN and strong advocate for quality public education will speak about policy priorities for the legislative session now underway and how individual voices can affect resolutions under consideration. Free. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 4th Friday Bloodmobile 1:15 to 7 PM First Congregational Church, 46 Main St, Bethel. Call 800-433-1879 for info or appointments, or clickwww.redcrossblood.org.
� March 4th Friday Ten Minutes with Rep. Jim Himes! 8:20 to 8:30 AM Tune your AM dial to Stamford radio 1400 for a scheduled weekly interview with our own 4th CD Congressman Jim Himes.
� March 4th Friday All Artists Networking Event 6 to 9 PM Join guest speaker Richard Friswel of ARTES Magazine and the Ridgefield Arts Council as they welcome all artists- visual l& performing, writers, directors, producers, dancer, singers, and more to attend. Live entertainment for a night of networking, fun and information. Free. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 4th Friday Annette Gordon-Reed: Andrew Johnson 6:30 PM Ms. Gordon-Reed will lecture on Andrew Johnson: the 17th President, 1865 - 1869. As well as being a Prof. of Law & Prof. of History at Harvard, she is the author of the landmark book 'Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson: An American Controversy' as well as Pulitzer prize winning 'The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family'. Tickets $15 for members of the John Jay Homestead, $25 for non-members. For details or tickets, recommended, click http://www.johnjayhomestead.org/agordonreedlecture.html. John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St, Katonah, NY.
� March 4th Friday Lyrics Coffeehouse Series presents: Pat Wictor 7:30 PM $12 at the door; $10 advance purchase; half price for seniors & kids under 12. This is part of the 7th season of Lyrics Coffeehouse featuring musicians who will perform their own original music. Coffee included; snacks available for purchase but you're welcome to bring your own dinner or refreshments. WiFi available. For details or tickets, click http://www.townofreddingct.org/Public_Documents/ReddingCT_ParksRec/music/lyrics. Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Rd, Redding (behind Redding Elementary School).
� March 4th & 5th Friday & Saturday Parade 8 PM This theatrical musical presentation tells the tragic but true story of the trial and lynching of a man wrongly accused of murder. (Some scenes in Parade contain violent imagery and strong language that may be inappropriate for children and possibly disturbing to some adults. Discretion is advised.) Tickets $22/$26. Click http://ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org/pages/mainstage-summary/parade.php for details or tickets. Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 4th Friday Jesse Cook 8 PM Enjoy the sounds of flamenco guitarist Cook, a virtuoso who has sold more than 1 million albums worldwide and won a Juno award for his album 'Free Fall'. Complimentary tapas by Southwest Caf� & a Spanish wine tasting with Melange from 7 to 8 PM. $35. For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1151. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 5th Saturday Iditarod begins! 10 AM Pacific time To follow the race, click http://www.iditarod.com/race/. For more than 40 years, the Iditarod has been the only sporting event requiring men and women to compete on absolutely identical and equal terms.
� March 5th Saturday Pathways to Landscape Exhibition Opening & Reception 2 to 4 PM This exhibit includes contemporary landscapes that represent some of the highest level of work being done today- including works by Robert Bauer, Hollis Dunlap, Eileen Eder, Claire Maury-Currran and many more. For more information, click http://rgoa.org/index2.php/upcoming-pathways-to-landscape or call 203-438-8863. Exhibit open through March 26th. Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield.
� March 5th Saturday Artists Reception- Paintings of the Neo-tropics & the Southeastern US by Michael Rothman 2 to 4 PM For a sense of Mr. Rothman's true-to-life illustrations, click http://www.michaelrothman.com/. Free. Exhibit is on display through March 31st. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 5th Saturday Astronomy: Learn About the Night Sky 6:30 PM The new moon allows us to easily see constellations, asterisms, planets and maybe even the International Space Station! If weather doesn't cooperate there will be an inside program offered. DC members $6; non members $8. At New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. For more info or to register (required) click http://www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/Program.php?code=101.
� March 5th Saturday Scribes & Troubadours: Coffee House Cantata 7 to 9 PM Sip coffee & remember an era that included Kerouac, Ginsberg and Burroughs ultimately revolutionizing American culture. Registration suggested due to limited space. Contact Lesley at 203-438-2282 ext 1013 or [email protected]. Dayton Room, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 5th Saturday Hot & Cool- Jazz at the Brubeck Room: Mimi Fox 7:30 to 9:30 PM Enjoy the sounds of internationally renowned guitarist/composer/recording artist Mimi Fox. Suggested donation $10. For details or to register (recommended) click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=315955 or call at 203-762-3950. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 5th Saturday Tartan Terrors 8 PM 'North America's premiere Celtic Event, this show is described as Celtic Storm meets Adam Sandler!...best in Rock & Celtic music, comedy & dance'. $30 For details and tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1161. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 6th Sunday Snowshoe Clinic #3 1 PM - 2:30 PM. Another chance to try your hand at snowshoeing. This time we'll explore a bigger venue, the 18-hole Ridgefield Golf Course. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Presented by the Discovery Center. Members free; non-members $7. For details or to register, click http://www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/Program.php?code=100. At the Ridgefield Golf Course, Ridgefield, CT
� March 6th Sunday Arts for Healing: Student Exhibition Opening Reception 2 to 4 PM This is an exhibition of student artwork from New Canaan's Arts for Healing program, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing creative are therapy services & program for people with special needs. The exhibit runs thru March 19th. Free. Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan.
� March 6th Sunday The Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra Concert 6 PM This evening you can enjoy the Symphony Orchestra. Tickets will be available at the door: $15 adults; $10 seniors & children under 12. For more information, click http://www.wctyo.org/event_calendar.html. Clune Auditorium, Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Rd, Wilton.
� March 7th Monday 'Race to Nowhere' film screening 11 AM & 7 PM The Ridgefield PTA Council offers the screening of this important film that examines 'the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired'. Tickets are $15 at the door for, or $11.54 via the links: 11 AM http://rtnridgefieldplayhouse11am.eventbrite.com/ or 7 PM http://rtnridgefieldplayhouse7pm.eventbrite.com/. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 8th Tuesday Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras!!!
� March 8th Tuesday International Women's Day 2011 Since 1909, and now annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women, celebrate achievements and to continue to work to insure the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
� March 8th Tuesday Hollister Film Series- 'Temple Grandin' 1:30 PM & 7 PM This is the story about a Boston woman born in 1947 and diagnosed with autism. It shares her journey from a challenged childhood to becoming a leading animal behaviorist. Starring Claire Danes. Free. Dayton Room, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 8th Tuesday Ridgefield SafeRides Annual Pancake Dinner 5 to 7 PM This is the major fundraiser for the student-run program that provides confidential rides home to the youth of Ridgefield. Pancakes, bacon, juice & cookies. Tickets: $7- adult, $5- children For advance reservations or details, contact Sue at 203-448-0349 or [email protected].
� March 8th Tuesday Author Talk: Conor Grennan- Little Princes 7 to 8:30 PM 'An unlikely author tells an incredulous story about the trafficked and conflict-displaced children of Nepal in his book, 'Little Princes'.' For details or to sign up, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=331148. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 9th Wednesday Ash Wednesday
� March 9th & 10th Wednesday & Thursday Love this FUNdraiser for the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce "Destination Ridgefield" Campaign. Print this coupon http://www.ridgefieldchamber.org/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=95 (required) and head to Piccolo's newly expanded dining room where 50% of your meal profits will be donated to the Ridgefield Chamber! Coupon works for dine-in, pick up & delivery. Piccolo's, 24 Prospect St, Ridgefield.
� March 9th Wednesday Monthly Meeting of Wilton Go Green 9 to 11 AM Citizens eager to engage Wilton in conservation and sustainable initiatives are all welcome. For questions, email http://wiltongogreen.org/contact-us/. Cannon Grange Hall, Wilton. (Cannon Grange Hall is located in the Cannondale section of Wilton at 25 Cannon Road just east of Route 7 (Danbury Road). The Hall is a very short distance from Route 7 on the south side of Cannon Road between the railroad track and the Norwalk River.)
� March 9th Wednesday Women's Lobby Day Noon to 3 PM The event will begin after the conclusion of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women's event. Noon to 1- registration; 1 to 2 Program; and 2 PM on- visit with legislators. For more, click http://now-ct.org/womens-lobby-day/. Capitol Legislative Office Building, Hartford.
� March 9th Wednesday Curious Gardener Lecture Series- session 5 of 5 7 to 9 PM The Caudatowa Garden Club is hosting this series of talks answering questions from both new and seasoned gardeners. This session focuses on Plants from Seeds. $30 for each session. For details, click http://www.caudatowa.com or call 203-438-3221. At the Community Center, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield. (Session 3 was rescheduled to March 16th because of bad weather.)
� March 10th Thursday Passionate Perceptions: Interconnecting Poetry & Painting 10:30 AM to Noon Part 2 of 4 lecture discussions exploring relationships between poets & painters, ie WH Auden & Peter Breughel the Elder, Emily Dickenson & Thomas Cole, etc. Copies of the poetry available at Circulation desk. Donations welcome; registration essential. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 10th Thursday Celebrity Bartender Night at Toscana- Jerry Benziger of Benziger Family Winery Takin' Orders 6 to 9 PM Jerry will be taking your bar orders this evening. All his tips earned, as well as 10% of the bar tab benefit the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department. Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 11th Friday Ten Minutes with Rep. Jim Himes! 8:20 to 8:30 AM Tune your AM dial to Stamford radio 1400 for a scheduled weekly interview with our own 4th CD Congressman Jim Himes.
� March 11th & 12th Friday & Saturday 42nd Street 7:30 PM A bold musical featuring "Lullaby of Broadway", "42nd Street", "We're in the Money" and more performed by the Visual & Performing Arts Dept. of Ridgefield High School. $10 general admission. Ridgefield Seniors with a Gold Card may attend 1 show for free! (Snow date: March 20th at 2 PM) For more info, or group tickets of 15+, email Ruth at [email protected] or call 203-431-9061. Anne Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Road, Ridgefield.
� March 11th Friday Classical Music for Shabbat 7:30 PM Temple Shearith Israel is presenting an unusual Music Shabbat with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra members participating as well as mezzo-soprano Caroline Channin, and the TSI Choir. The community is welcome to attend. There will be refreshments following the service. For more info, call the temple office at 203-4438-6589. Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield.
� March 11th, 12th, & 13th Friday thru Sunday Parade Fri & Sat at 8 PM; Sunday at 2 PM. This theatrical musical presentation tells the tragic but true story of the trial and lynching of a man wrongly accused of murder. (Some scenes in Parade contain violent imagery and strong language that may be inappropriate for children and possibly disturbing to some adults. Discretion is advised.) Tickets $22/$26. Click http://ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org/pages/mainstage-summary/parade.php for details or tickets. Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 11th Friday An Evening with Linda Eder 8 PM concert Ms Eder brings along her rhythm section and her songs come to life in the full orchestral versions of cover songs, classics from Garland to Streisand, to Clooney and lush ballads that can be heard on her many albums. 7 PM Champagne tasting with Cellar XV. Tickets $65. For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1157. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 12th Saturday Artists Reception: Suzanne Ashley 2 to 4 PM Ms. Ashley's exhibit, New Pastels, incorporates traditional landscape & still life subjects with a contemporary flair. For more, click http://rgoa.org/index2.php/category/exhibit-upstairs. Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield.
� March 12th Saturday International Women's Day Tea 2 to 4 PM The guest speaker will be Gorel Bogarde, a former Swedish diplomat who is currently UN Representative for Save the Children. She will speak about empowering women and the benefit to society. Tea & international delicacies will be served. For details or to register (required) click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=310481. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 12th Saturday Arrival: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Band 8 PM Direct from Sweden, 'Arrival' is the only show in the world with the exclusive rights to re-create the true ABBA experience. Get ready to dance! Tickets $50. For details or tickets, click: http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=733. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 12th Saturday Turn your clocks AHEAD for Daylight Savings time before you go to bed tonight!
� March 13th Sunday Daylight Savings time begins- 2 AM
� March 13th Sunday Become a Reading Ranger 10 AM to Noon Fifth of six Reading Ranger programs to be held this winter. Join a Park Ranger for a read-aloud story in the cozy, historic barn, followed by a kid-friendly tour of the landscape & conclude with a related art activity. Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Free. To register (required) call 203-834-1896 ext 12. For more info or details, click http://www.nps.gov/wefa/parknews/readingranger.htm.
� March 13th Sunday ARTalk: Art in the Garden 2 to 3 PM Landscape architect Craig Studer will talk about ways to integrate sculpture, follies and other works of art into a pleasing landscape design. Free. For more, call Laurie at 203-438-2282 ext. 1010. Dayton Room Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 13th Sunday America's Civil War- 150 Years Later: Mediating the Civil War 2 to 3:30 PM James Lundberg explores the role of an infant mass media in the American Civil War. Click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=312083 for details or to register, essential. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 13th Sunday Wilton Candlelight Concerts: Opus One Piano Quartet 4 to 5:30 PM The 4 virtuosi- on piano, cello and 2 violins- present a program of Beethoven, Dvorak and Lowell Lieberman. $25 adults; $10 students. For details and more, click http://www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org/concerts/2010-2011/opus-one-piano-quartet.php or call 203-762-3401. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Library. Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 13th Sunday Norwalk & Mark Twain: Some Interesting Connections 4 PM A lively and humorous lecture written as part of the Mark Twain Centennial Project. Free & open to the public. For details or to reserve your free tickets, click http://www.silverminenews.com/. Snow date, March 20th.
� March 13th Sunday The Guitarists of Little Feat: Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett 8 PM Barrere & Tackett have formed an acoustic duo 'that will blow you away' performing familiar songs from Little Feat and more. Tickets $40. For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1182. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 14th Monday National Pi Day Celebrate mathematics and specifically Pi- often rounded to 3.14. 3.14 also refers to March 14th which is also the birthday of Albert Einstein.
� March 14th Monday The Art of Photographing Your Garden: Rob Cardillo 10:30 to noon Cardillo is a nationally acclaimed & award winning photographer who's been photographing gardens and gardeners for 20+ years. For more info or to sign up, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=315464. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 14th Monday Fountain Music Series: Westminster Schola Canatorum 7:30 PM The 80-voiced critically acclaimed Schola Cantorum, one of 8 major performing/recording/touring choral ensembles at the internationally renowned Westminster Choir College performs in concert. Experience the choral sound by which others are judged. Please call 203-438-8077 to confirm date as schedule wasn't firm at time of writing to be either today, the 14th, or tomorrow, the15th. First Congregational Church, 103 Main St., Ridgefield.
� March 15th Tuesday The Ides of March is upon us!
� March 15th Tuesday Senior's St. Patty's Day Event 11 AM to 2 PM St Patty's Day event and fair is for senior citizens & sponsored by SPIF (Senior Positive Initiative Forum) & will include authentic Irish food, music & fun. $5 For more, call Chris at 203-438-6165.(Snow date 3-16-11) Ridgefield Parks & Rec, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 15th Tuesday Bloodmobile 1:45 to 6:45 PM Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield. Call 800-433-1879 for info or appointments, or clickwww.redcrossblood.org.
� March 16th Wednesday Freedom of Information Day The Freedom of Information Act was passed into law in 1966 making available a wealth of information to American citizens.
� March 16th Wednesday Creating the Climate for Green Jobs- a Green Jobs Forum 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM This is the 1st in a series of discussion about major public policy issues facing Connecticut sponsored by the Connecticut Mirror and will feature special guest speaker Prof. Dan Esty, the Commissioner-Designate of the Proposed Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection. Free and open to public, but registration required. Includes continental breakfast and a networking lunch. For details, click http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eco8pgdab&oeidk=a07e3d4yfaqb9d6a0ae. Kroon Hall, Yale University, 195 Prospect St, New Haven.
� March 16th Wednesday Brown Bag Tour & Discussion: Artist James Esber 11 AM to 1 PM Brown Bag participants will enjoy a docent-led tour followed by a discussion with the artist. Coffee, tea & dessert provided. Aldrich member $5; non-member $7. For details, click http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=955. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 16th Wednesday Curious Gardener Lecture Series- session 1 of 5 7 to 9 PM The Caudatowa Garden Club is hosting this series of talks answering questions from both new and seasoned gardeners. (This session was the first in the series and had to be rescheduled to tonight due to bad weather Feb. 2nd.) Learn about Garden Maintenance from Tessa O'Regan. $30 for each session. For details, click http://www.caudatowa.com or call 203-438-3221. At the Community Center, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield.
� March 16th Wednesday Book Club Presentation: "Raising Resilient Children- Fostering Strength, Hope & Optimism in Your Child" 7 to 8:30 PM 'Attendees will learn how to achieve positive lasting change for a happier, more respectful, responsible and better prepared child.' For more info, call Lesley at 203-438-2282 or click http://www.ridgefieldpreventioncouncil.org/Family_University_2009.html. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 16th Wednesday The Temptations 8 PM With sole remaining original member, Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, GC Cameron, Ron Tyson & Joe Herndon reprise the Temptations great signing & classic songs continuing the tradition. Tickets $65. For more info or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1168. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 17th Thursday St. Patrick's Day
� March 17th Thursday Passionate Perceptions: Interconnecting Poetry & Painting 10:30 AM to Noon Part 3 of 4 lecture discussions exploring relationships between poets & painters, ie WH Auden & Peter Breughel the Elder, Emily Dickenson & Thomas Cole, etc. Copies of the poetry available at Circulation desk. Donations welcome; registration essential. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 17th Thursday HVCEO Meeting 12:30 PM Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield. The Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials. Click http://www.hvceo.org/meetings.php for agenda. Public welcome.
� March 17th Thursday Celebrity Bartender Night at Toscana- Allison Stockel Takin' Orders 6 to 9 PM Allison will be taking your bar orders this evening. All her tips earned, as well as 10% of the bar tab benefit the Ridgefield Playhouse. Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 17th Thursday World Views- Focus on Literacy: An Evening with Hassina Sherjan from Aid Afghanistan 7 PM Book Clubs for Global Literacy has partnered with the Ridgefield Library to host Ms Sherjan, founder & CEO of Aid Afghanistan for Education, and coauthor or "Toughing It Out in Afghanistan'. BCGL is a nonprofit focused on alleviating illiteracy in the US and abroad by motivating and mobilizing book clubs to each adopt a literacy project & to publicize what they are doing at www.bookclubsforliteracy.wikispaces.com. Free. For details, contact Betsy at 203-417-8003 or [email protected]. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 17th Thursday Women's History Month: 'The Way of Duty' by Dr. Richard Buel 7 to 8:30 PM Dr. Buel will talk about the story of 18th century Connecticut woman, Mary Fish Silliman, and the affect the American Revolutionary War had on her. Click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=310191 for details or to register. Wilton Library,137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. Also see the film- 'Mary Silliman's War' showing March 29th, 7 to 8:30 PM.
� March 18th Friday Ten Minutes with Rep. Jim Himes! 8:20 to 8:30 AM Tune your AM dial to Stamford radio 1400 for a scheduled weekly interview with our own 4th CD Congressman Jim Himes.
� March 18th & 19th Friday & Saturday 42nd Street 7:30 PM A bold musical featuring "Lullaby of Broadway", "42nd Street", "We're in the Money" and more performed by the Visual & Performing Arts Dept. of Ridgefield High School. $10 general admission. Ridgefield Seniors with a Gold Card may attend 1 show for free! (Snow date: March 20th at 2 PM) For more info, or group tickets of 15+, email Ruth at [email protected] or call 203-431-9061. Anne Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Road, Ridgefield.
� March 18th Friday Preservation Hall Jazz Band 8 PM Celebrating their Golden Anniversary, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is back by popular demand playing that joyous sound of traditional New Orleans Jazz. Tickets $50/$45 For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1162. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 Ease Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 18th,19th & 20th Friday thru Sunday Parade Fri & Sat at 8 PM; Sunday at 2 PM. This theatrical musical presentation tells the tragic but true story of the trial and lynching of a man wrongly accused of murder. (Some scenes in Parade contain violent imagery and strong language that may be inappropriate for children and possibly disturbing to some adults. Discretion is advised.) Tickets $22/$26. Click http://ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org/pages/mainstage-summary/parade.php for details or tickets. Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 19th Saturday Full Crow Moon The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter.
� March 19th Saturday The Ugly Duckling 11 AM and 2 PM This Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre's adaptation of the familiar story features Pinky, a hot pink flamingo, hatched by proper Penguin parents! $15 For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1127. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 19th Saturday St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt 1 to 3 PM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and learn about Irish folklore while searching for hidden clues in Ballard Park. All kids will get a prize. Rain date: March 20th. Admission free for Discovery Center members; $7 for non-members. For more info, call the Discovery Center at 203-438-1063 or click http://www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/Program.php?code=97.
� March 19th Saturday Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor 6 PM Part of the Live in HD series offering operas transmitted in high def from the stage of the Met to the Playhouse Theater. Natalie Dessay returns to the role of the innocent young woman driven to madness, opposite Joseph Calleja. Tickets: $25.00- adults; $20- seniors & students. Discount tickets are only available from the box office (203-438-5795). For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1099. At the Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 19th Saturday 16th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction benefitting the Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center 6 to 11 PM Ticket prices help to protect children & strengthen families through intervention, parent education and the resulting reduced risk of child abuse and neglect as well as improved family functioning and increased family independence. $85. For details or tickets,, call 203-748-4542 or click http://danburychildadvocacy.org/home. Amber Room Colonnade, Stacey Rd, Danbury.
� March 19th Saturday New Perspectives Film Series: The Order of Myths 7:30 to 9:30 PM Filmmaker Margaret Brown explores the parallel hearts of the Mobile's 2 Mardi Gras carnivals, with customs dating back to 1703. For details or to register click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=308966. Wilton Library,137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 20th Sunday Vernal Equinox! First Day of Spring!
� March20th Sunday Acoustic Celebration presents: David Francey 4 PM Francey is a Scottish born Canadian construction worker turned successful folk singer/songwriter who won several Juno Awards and was the Overall Grand Prize Winner of the 7th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards! $22 advance tickets; $25 at the door. Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield. For more info or tickets, click http://www.acousticcelebration.org/content/events2010.html.
� March 20th Sunday Connecticut's Own Larry Schiller & Olga Gurevich 4 to 5 PM The Brubeck Room welcomes Schiller on violin and Gurevich on piano as they play selections of Beethoven, Brahms, & Ravel. For details or reservations, strongly suggested, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=326859. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 20th Sunday They Called Me Lizzy... from Slavery to the White House 4 to 6 PM In this one woman play, actress Stephanie Jackson tells the moving tale of one woman's life during the 19th century- from slavery to freedom; dressmaking to the Whitehouse. $10 Keeler Tavern Museum members; $15 non-members. Cass Gilbert Garden House, Keeler Tavern, 132 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 20th Sunday Purim begins at sundown!
� March 20th Sunday Joan Osborne: Acoustic Duo 8 PM Given her range and skill in various music styles, Osborne strips it all back to just the songs, her pianist, Keith Cotton, and Joan. 8 PM hors d'oeuvres compliments of Nature's Temptations. $55 For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1183. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 22nd Tuesday World Water Day- Water for Cities The international observance of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment & Development. The theme changes every year- This year Water for Cities- Responding to the Urban Challenge. For more information & activities, click http://www.worldwaterday2011.org/.
� March 22nd Tuesday Hollister Film Series- 'Get Low' 1:30 PM & 7 PM A man living in the Tennessee backwaters for more than 40 years decides to have a living funeral party resulting in self-discovery, allowing him to deal with his past secrets. Starring Robert Duvall & Sissy Spacek. Free. Dayton Room, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main, Ridgefield.
� March 22nd Tuesday Wilton Green Drinks 6 to 8 PM Green Drinks in the international movement combining networking, socializing, the opportunity for like-minded people to discuss environmental issues & environmentally friendly business possibilities. Public welcome! 'Free' to join, attend, participate, but attendees are to pay for their own food & drink. Mediterranean Grill in the Stop & Shop Plaza, 5 River Rd, Wilton.
� March 22nd Tuesday Governor Malloy's Town Hall Meetings 7 to 8 PM This is one of the17 public meetings across the state allowing the governor to discuss the state's pressing economic & budgetary issues face-to-face with state residents, while listening to their own thoughts & suggestions, as well. Government Center, 4th Floor Cafeteria, 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford.
� March 22nd Tuesday Cyberbullying: Standing Up to the Invisible Bully 7 to 8:30 PM Marj Lipshez-Shapiro, dir. Of Education for the CT Anti-Defamation League addresses cyberbullying- what it is and how to counter it. For details or to register, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=335359. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 23rd Wednesday Bloodmobile Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. Call 800-433-1879 for info or appointments, or clickwww.redcrossblood.org.
� March 23rd Wednesday Junmai + Chamber of Commerce = Delicious Fun for All! 5 to 10 PM Join the fun at Junmai with Ridgefield celebrity host Marion Roth! 15% of all food and drink proceeds will be donated to the Chamber Foundation to market Ridgefield businesses and community. Junmai, 470 Main Street, Ridgefield.
� March 23rd Wednesday Features with the Friends - film Screening & Discussion Series Tonight- 'Inside Job' 6 PM light supper provided with screening at 6:30 PM 'Inside Job' exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crises of 2008, the global financial meltdown and the consequences. It traces the rise of a rogue industry unveiling the warped relationships of politics, regulation, and academia. Screenwriter David Rich will lead the discussion. Only 40 slots available! Registration reguired. Call Lesley at 203-438-2282 or [email protected]. Dayton Room, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St. Ridgefield.
� March 23rd Wednesday Harlem Globetrotters at WestConn 7 PM The world famous Globetrotters will display their usual fun & high spirited showmanship in the Feldman Arena at the O'Neill Athletic & Convocation Center on the WestConn Westside campus- 43 Lake Ave, Danbury. Tickets range from $20 reserved bleacher to $110 MC VIP tickets. For tickets, click http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase or for more info, call 203-837-8486.
� March 24th Thursday 175th Anniversary of the National Ancient Order of Hibernians Phil Gallagher, renowned local historian presents a program on the 175th anniversary of the National Ancient Order of Hibernians and the history of Danbury's AOH chapter which started in 1873. Free and open to the public. Additional details were unavailable at time of writing. If interested, or more info, call 203-743-5200. Danbury Museum & Historical Society.
� March 24th Thursday Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition & Reception 6 to 7:30 PM Xiomaro The artist, whose name is pronounced see-oh-MAH-ro, is well-rounded having studied writing, arranging music, graphic design, image development & now photography. He will create a perception of fractal nuances of Weir Farm Pond as Monet did with light in 'haystacks'. For more information or to register, suggested, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=335817. Free. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 24th Thursday Celebrity Bartender Night at Toscana- 'Toscana's Angels' Takin' Orders 6 to 9 PM The 'Angels' will be taking your bar orders this evening. All their tips earned, as well as 10% of the bar tab benefit the Women's Center. Toscana Ristorante, 43 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.
� March 24th Thursday Peter Wolf 8 PM Singer/songwriter and former lead singer of the J Geils Band, Wolf is back on his solo tour performing some of Rock & Roll's biggest hits. $40 Click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1170 for details or tickets. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 25th Friday Ten Minutes with Rep. Jim Himes! 8:20 to 8:30 AM Tune your AM dial to Stamford radio 1400 for a scheduled weekly interview with our own 4th CD Congressman Jim Himes.
� March 25th & 26th Friday & Saturday Pocket Book Sale Friday- 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. About 3000 adult paperback books for sale (pocket book style) all for only $.50 each! Cash & check only. Free admission. For details, call Ellen at 203-438-9997. Ridgefield Library Sculpture Room, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 25th Friday Juan de Marcos & Afro Cuban All Stars 8 PM This remarkable group spans 4 generations of musicians ranging in ages from 81 to 13! Enjoy the mix of all the styles of Cuban music including bolero, chachacha, salsa, son montuno, timba, and more. $50/$45 Click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1122 for details or tickets. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 26th Saturday Traditional Korean Wedding Cultural Program 11 AM to 1 PM This is a special presentation by the Korean Spirit & Cultural Promotion Project that will feature film segments & a live reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding. Korean foods will be served. Free. Please register with Lesley at 203-438-2282 or [email protected]. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 26th Saturday 'The Budget' Town Hall Meeting with Representative Jim Himes 1 to 2:30 PM Congressman Jim Himes will in Westport for a Town Hall-style meeting to discuss the President's Budget, the deficit, and the nation's fiscal situation. Public encouraged to attend! For more, click www.himes.house.gov or call 866-453-0028. Westport Library, McManus Room, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport.
� March 26th Saturday 'The Budget' Town Hall Meeting with Representative Jim Himes 1 to 2:30 PM Congressman Jim Himes will in Stamford for a Town Hall-style meeting to discuss the President's Budget, the deficit, and the nation's fiscal situation. Public encouraged to attend! For more, click www.himes.house.gov or call 866-453-0028. UConn Stamford- GenRe Auditorium, 1 University Place, Stamford.
� March 26th thru April 9th Saturday 6th Annual Draw On! Programs & events begin throughout CT, MA, RI, ME, NH, VT, NY, & NJ. Draw On! brings together people of all ages thru drawing while fostering new & imaginative ways to draw. Kick off the 2 weeks of Draw On! 2011 with this Film Festival Featuring Animated Shorts from 2 to 4 PM. For details, click http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=909. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 26th Saturday 4th Annual Art Auction to Benefit the Lions Club 6:30 PM preview; 7:30 PM auction Silent Auction, Live Art Auction and Raffle! All proceeds to benefit the Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club. $20/person or $35 /couple includes entrance fee, heavy canapes, beer, wine, soft drinks, cake & coffee. For tickets (advance purchase appreciated) contact any Lion, Liberta's Spirit Shoppe or contact Mike Liberta at 203-438-0726 or [email protected]. Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 26th Saturday Naturally Seven 8 PM Naturally Seven summons up soul, rap, rock & folk with their voices taking on not only the words, but the sound of actual instruments! This is a capella like you've never heard before! Tickets $42.50/$37 For details or tickets, click http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=984. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
� March 26th Saturday Earth Hour 2011 At 8:30 PM today, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour. For more information, click http://www.earthhour.org/.
� March 27th Sunday Ridgefield VNA Health Fair 9:00 AM to 1 PM Dozens of free medical screenings & informational booths- including cholesterol, blood pressure, vision & hearing screenings, ask the doctor & more! East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge St, Ridgefield. For info, click http://ridgefield.patch.com/events/rvna-health-fair or call 203-438-5555.
� March 27th Sunday Spring Amphibian Walk 1 to 3 PM After a short presentation on amphibians, visit vernal ponds coming to life & learn about newts, frogs, toads, & salamanders. Meet at St. Luke's School in New Canaan at the 1st parking lot on the right, behind ball field. Bring tall waterproof boots. All ages welcome. For reservations (suggested) or more, call the Norwalk River Watershed Association at 877-679-2463.
� March 27th Sunday Draw On! Map Drawing Walking Tour 2 to 4 PM Details at http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=988. Aldrich members $25; non-members $35. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 27th Sunday Jazz Masters Series: Howard Alden- guitar - & Anat Cohen- clarinet. 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Sarah's Wine Bar (upstairs from Bernard's, 20 West Ln, Ridgefield.) $15 cover plus $1.50 CT admissions tax, $15 minimum to see world class jazz greats! Seating limited! For questions or reservations, call 203-438-8282.
� March 28th Monday March Senior Luncheon at the Ridgefield Community Center. Noon to 2 PM Sponsored by Toscana Restaurant. $10 per person. Call 203-438-6962 for details and to make your reservation. Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St., Ridgefield.
� March 28th Monday 'The Budget' Town Hall Meeting with Representative Jim Himes- Ridgefield 7 to 8:30 PM Congressman Jim Himes will be coming to Ridgefield for a Town Hall-style meeting to discuss the President's Budget, the deficit, and the nation's fiscal situation. Public encouraged to attend! For more, click www.himes.house.gov or call 866-453-0028. Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield.
� March 28th Monday Governor Malloy's Town Hall Meetings- Greenwich 7 to 8 PM This is one of the 17 public meetings across the state allowing the governor to discuss the state's pressing economic & budgetary issues face-to-face with state residents, while listening to their own thoughts & suggestions, as well. Town Hall Meeting Room, 299 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich. (Norwalk & Danbury April 4th & 6th respectively.)
� March 28th Monday Multi-media Presentation about the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra's 'April in Paris' Concert 7 to 8:30 PM Musical Director Jerry Steichen will introduce and play excerpts of some of the Berlioz, Bizet, Ravel, & more pieces to be performed at the 'April in Paris' concert as well as show some of the photography by Ridgefield Guild artists Roy Weinstein & Ken Kast. Free. Dayton Room, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 29th Tuesday Draw On! Figure Drawing 6 to 8 PM For details, click http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=913. Aldrich members $5;non-members $10. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum,258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 29th Tuesday Film Showing- 'Mary Silliman's War' 7 to 8:30 PM This award winning film on the American Revolution is based on the biography by Richard and Joy Day Buel, 'the Way of Duty'. (Note March 17th discussion.) For details or to register, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=310951. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 30th Wednesday Author Talk: 'The Hammersteins' by Oscar Andrew Hammerstein 7 to 8:30 PM Hammerstein presents a multi-layered portrait of the Hammerstein legacy in this new book sharing his family's heritage and their contribution to American culture. Q & A to follow talk. For details or to register, click http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=sip&lmx=346180. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
� March 31st Thursday Draw On! Map Drawing Walking Tour 10 AM to Noon For details, click http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=989. Aldrich members $25; non-members $35. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield.
� March 31st Thursday Passionate Perceptions: Interconnecting Poetry & Painting 10:30 AM to Noon Part 4 of 4 lecture discussions exploring relationships between poets & painters, ie WH Auden & Peter Breughel the Elder, Emily Dickenson & Thomas Cole, etc. Copies of the poetry available at Circulation desk. Donations welcome; registration essential. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.
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