Bethel Cinema Schedule
BEING FLYNN
(R) Running Time 1:52
12:45p 3:00p 5:15p 7:30p 9:45p
FRIENDS WITH KIDS
(R) Running Time 1:57
12:15p 2:35p 4:55p 7:15p 9:35p
RAMPART
(R) Running Time 1:57
12:00p 2:20p 4:40p 7:00p 9:20p
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
(R) Running Time 2:02
1:05p 4:00p 6:45p 9:25p
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Fourteen Threadless Needles: Photographs by Vito Pasquale
Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St, Danbury, CT
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Vito Pasquale is a photographer and writer from Mount Kisco, NY.
Many of Pasquale’s photographs are abstracts and photo-manipulations that go beyond taking the world at face value. In his poem, “(Somewhere) After Silence (and) Before Regret”, Pasquale refers to “. . .the surprisingly elastic properties of a dream.” The photographs dance around that dream-state in the everyday. His book of poetry, Fourteen Threadless Needles, was published in 2011.
Pasquale says about his photographs, “I believe it is healthy to have a casual disregard for authority. In some cases it might even be necessary to have a determined disregard – please don’t tell my kids. In any case, the sky that is saturated and yellow, the off-kilter street scene, the blackened hills, the something there is that doesn’t love a happy ending, these are the approaches that I take. I believe in the pretty picture, but only if it’s very, very pretty, which means it’s probably a flower and the bloom is fading away.”
Danbury Music Centre's Annual Grand Gala
Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd,Danbury, CT
$75.00
The Danbury Music Center will honor James Humphreville, music director, emeritus, for 55 years of service, at its annual Grand Gala, March 30, the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center.
The event features the Danbury Symphony Orchestra, finger foods, cash bar and a silent auction.
About James E. Humphreville
Jim Humphreville has shaped the musical activities of the Danbury Music Centre since the 1950s playing a major role in the development of the Nutcracker Ballet and Messiah, both well loved and well known for heralding in the holiday season. During his illustrious musical career, he was also Director of the Danbury Opera and Music Coordinator for the Danbury Public School System.
From 1977 to his retirement in April 2000, Mr. Humphreville was the beloved Music Director and Conductor of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra. Upon his retirement, he was named Music Director, Emeritus by the Board of Directors. Even in retirement, Mr. Humphreville continues to be a strong presence at the Danbury Music Centre, conducting each Grand Gala for the past 7 years. We hope to continue this relationship for many years to come.
Send a check for $75 per person made payable to
"Danbury Music Centre" and mail to 256 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810
or purchase tickets with a credit card through PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A9LGYMJX9X8K4
PS: Create a table of 8 and get a $75.00 discount!
Call today for more information (203) 748-1716.
Tom Chapin in Concert with Young Rising Stars
Grammy award winner Tom Chapin, nationally acclaimed folk singer/songwriter, will perform once again in a family concert at Newtown High School in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 3PM.
Leading young performers throughout the county including The Fairfield County Children’s Choir under the leadership of Maestro Jon Noyes of Orange, jazz violinist Sam Weiser of Westport, classical guitarist Yossi Kohrman-Glaser of Newtown and other rising stars will open for and perform with Mr. Chapin. The concert is produced by “The Little House that Roared,” a program of Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown, Connecticut.
“I’m excited to come back to Newtown and perform with these wonderful young musicians,” said Mr. Chapin. Chapin performed at the High School last year to an audience of 650, and is returning this year due to popular demand. “Now that everybody knows that last year’s concert was a smash hit, we are anticipating selling every seat in the house well in advance of the event, so get your tickets while you can!” said Rabbi Shaul Praver of Congregation Adath Israel. The Little House That Roared is Praver’s brain child and Praver’s good fortune was meeting up with a highly talented and dedicated committee who share the bond of music. Several of the committee members are involved in music professionally.
“We started The Little House That Roared series three years ago as a showcase for highly talented young musicians,” said Praver. “I guess we strummed the right chord because now we’re putting these kids on the same stage with Tom Chapin. “We believe wholesome, inter-generational live family entertainment is a really good thing for Newtown and the county, said Curtis Urbina of Quark Records and TLHTR committee member.
In addition to Chapin’s solid guitar picking, clever song lyrics and authoritative vocal performance, Mr. Chapin is known for using his music to advance important causes. For example, Mr. Chapin “testified” before the New York State Senate by singing his song, You Can’t Spell Smart without Art. Mr. Chapin was advocating to reinstate funding for the Arts in New York State. Chapin’s current CD, “Give Peas a Chance,” advocates for locally grown food and improved nutritional provisions in schools throughout the country.
To purchase tickets, log onto: http://thelittlehousethatroared.ticketleap.com/tomchapinwithyoungrisingstars, or purchase tickets at Dunkin Donuts 6 Queen Street Newtown CT. or call 203-209-4662
Tickets purchased in advanced range from $12 to $20. Door prices range from $15 to $25. Newtown High School is located at 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT.
A Special Performance Program at the Danbury Museum in honor of Women's History Month
DANBURY, CT – On Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 pm the Danbury Museum will welcome actress Virginia Wolf of Herstory Theater, LLC for a special program,"Panic in Connecticut; Accused Witches Have Their Say.”
During this 40-minute, one-woman show, Wolf will share the painstakingly researched tales of five Connecticut women accused of being witches here in CT between the years 1646 and 1693 – well before the Salem hysteria.
Connecticut women Mary Staples, Lydia Gilbert, Judith Varlet, Mary Barnes, and Mercy Disborough are all brought to life by Wolf fully costumed, fully incensed, fully frightened.
Travel back to the 17th century and learn more about this often overlooked topic in honor of Women's History Month.
This event is free & open to the public as part of the museum's 'Locally Grown' series sponsored by Savings Bank of Danbury.
For more information, please email: info@danburymuseum.org
This Weekend! Grease Sing-A-Long Coming To Palace Danbury Theatre
Grease is the original high school musical. Now, 34 years after it was first released by Paramount Pictures, the hit film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, is back in theaters in a newly restored sing-a-long version. It's like having karaoke at the movies!
On March 24 at 8:00 p.m., for one night only, The Palace Danbury will host a special screening of the film, Grease, customized with animated subtitles. The entire audience can join in the fun by singing along with some of the most memorable songs in motion picture history--songs like “You’re The One That I Want,” ”Hopelessly Devoted To You,” and “Go Greased Lightning.”
To complete the Grease Sing-a-Long experience, audience members are invited to dress in their fifties finest. It's time to iron your poodle skirt and shine up your saddle shoes, roll up those dungarees and put on your black leather jacket. You can even wear your prom dress, because The Palace will be choosing their own Palace Prom Queen and King!
Grease premiered in 1978 and continues to be one of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time. The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 110 minutes. The Sing-A-Long version has sold out in Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Ocala, San Diego, and San Francisco. Not bad for a 34 year old movie!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the night of the show. Discounted group rates are available for those coming with their own crew of Pink Ladies or T-Birds.
Open Auditions for DIAL M FOR MURDER at Town Players
NEWTOWN, CONN. (March 12, 2012) - Town Players of Newtown announces auditions for its 2012 season opener, the thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER.
A scheming Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. Using blackmail to use the services of a scoundrel from his past, Tony plans the perfect murder and arranges his own brilliant alibi. But the plan goes awry when the murderer gets murdered and Margot survives. Tony schemes once again to have his wife framed for the crime – but will he succeed?
Written by Frederick Knott, DIAL M FOR MURDER was first presented onstage at the Westminster Theatre, London, on June 19, 1952. It was later adapted for the 1954 silver screen version by the one and only Alfred Hitchcock and starred Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings.
Directed by Gene Golaszewski of Brookfield, DIAL M FOR MURDER calls for the talents of four men and one woman. Auditions will take place at the theater, 18 Orchard Hill Road in Newtown, on March 26 & 27 from 7:30 to 9 pm. No appointment is necessary. All roles are open, and auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Rehearsals will begin at the end of March. The production run is Friday and Saturday evenings May 4 through the 26, with two Sunday matinees on May 13 & 20. Town Players is a non-profit community theater.
For further information, visit www.newtownplayers.org or email info@newtownplayers.org.
"Worthy is the Lamb" A Musical Journey Recalling the Lord's Passion
-St. Mary's Church, Bethel Palm Sunday, April 1, 3p.m.
St. Mary's Church in Bethel presents "Worthy is the Lamb" A Musical Journey Recalling the Lord's Passion. Featuring vocal and instrumental works of Bach - Rutter – Taize and others. Original works by Michael Ferrari and Karen Mattera.
Directed by Music Director and Pianist, Michael Ferrari.
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Bethel, CT 26 Dodgingtown Rd. Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 – 3:00 PM Free
A social gathering and refreshments to follow the performance.
www.stmarybethel.org
Fashion Show: Danbury High School is "Building a Better Future"
A fashion show of Prom and casual wear organized and produced by seniors to benefit Housatonic Habitat for Humanity at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 27 in the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury. Music by STANDBY and Black Hawk. Fashions by Cache, Macys, Francescia Collections, Hot Topic, David's Bridal, Majestry and Mandys with hair design by Paul Mitchell. $10 students/$12 adults. Pre-pay by credit card by calling Habitat at 203-744-1340.
"The Brothers Grimm and a Showgirl"
features book and lyrics by Bert Bernardi and music by Justin Rugg. The show is a super fun, wildly imaginative family musical featuring spoofs and goofs of favorite fairy tales such as Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and many others. In the play, the Brothers Grimm themselves arrive to perform their best-loved stories and are joined by a sequined and feathered Showgirl who helps tell the tales in her own special way.
"It's a great musical for all ages" said Bernardi. "Young audiences are going to love this one, and I know grown-ups will enjoy it just as much" he added.
"The Brothers Grimm and a Showgirl" will be performed at The Palace Danbury Theatre located at 165 Main Street in Danbury. Performances are Saturday, March 31st at 2:00 pm and 7:00pm. All seats are $15, with discounted rates available for groups of 10 or more. For tickets and more information about the show visit www.thepalacedanbury.com or call 203 794-9944. For group rates, please contact carol@thepalacedanbury.com
John Lennon Imagined: Beatles & Solo Years ~Featuring The Nutopians
When: Friday, April 13 @8:00 PM
Where: The Palace Danbury
Contact: Carol Spiegel/Outreach Director, carol@thepalacedanbury.com 203 794-9944
Danbury, Conn –Celebrate the artistry of John Lennon! On April 13, The Nutopians, a unique and compelling eight-piece ensemble, will honor his musical genius at The Palace Danbury.
Created and led by Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step and Tom Dean of Devonshire, this extraordinary ensemble gives fresh treatments to Lennon’s best and least known Beatles and solo song compositions, often inspiring a whole new appreciation for the music.
“With these intelligent heartfelt renditions of John Lennon's songs, The Nutopians ranks right up there with the very best Lennon interpreters ever.” - Pete Fornatale, WFUV, New York
Concertgoers will hear impressive lead singing, three-part harmonies and entertaining storytelling, plus a host of talented musicians on acoustic, electric and bass guitars, cello, violin, piano, mandola, accordion, chromatic harmonica and light percussion.
Formerly The John Lennon Song Project, the band won the Independent Music Award for Best Tribute Album of 2010, an honor bestowed for its CD Imagined, just months after the band’s debut.
The band’s new name was suggested by Yoko Ono to honor Lennon’s social and political activism, and the couple’s fictitious country of peace, ''Nutopia.'' The group actively supports WhyHunger, a leader in the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious and affordable food. A portion of proceeds from the ensemble’s performances and CD sales benefit WhyHunger's grassroots effort to inspire self-reliance and community empowerment.
Tickets for The Nutopians are $30 in advance, and $35 at the door. They can be ordered online at www.thepalacedanbury.com or bought at the box office starting at 7:00 PM the night of the performance.
The Palace Danbury is located at 165 Main Street, in the heart of downtown Danbury, CT
For more information about the theatre and upcoming shows, visit www.thpalacedanbury.com , call 203 794-9944, or email Carol at carol@thepalacedanbury.com.
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