Arts and Entertainment
January 13, 2023
From: Regina A. Quick Center for the ArtsThe Met: Live In HD
Saturday, January 14 | 1 p.m. (live) and 6 p.m. (encore)
12 p.m. Pre-screening Talk
Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met for the first time in 25 years, starring soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role of the 19th-century princess who falls in love with her fiancé’s murderer, Count Loris, sung by tenor Piotr Becza?a. Marco Armiliato conducts David McVicar’s intricate production.
Stunning Dance
Wednesday, January 18 | 8 p.m.
Pardes (the Hebrew word for “orchard”) is a dance for six performers exploring the connection of the body to its inner spiritual layers while being interwoven with the common tapestry of humanity. Wertheim’s lush choreography is accompanied by original music by Itamar Doari, one of Israel’s most prominent percussion artists.
Film Screening And Artist Talk
Back To Back Pictures Presents Shadow
Friday, January 20 | 5:30 p.m.
Australia’s internationally acclaimed Back to Back Theatre, a professional theatre company with an ensemble of actors with disabilities at its core, has produced its debut feature-length film, SHADOW. Following the hour long film, audiences are invited to join the creators of the film for a talk-back including cast member / co-author Simon Laherty, director / co-author Bruce Gladwin, and executive producer Tim Stitz.
Community Partner
Senior Safety Behind the Wheel
Wednesday, January 18 | 6 p.m.
Concerned about the driving abilities of an older loved one? Attend this informative presentation by Harold Spitzfaden of Senior Care Authority. Designed for concerned family members, caregivers and loved ones, this presentation will provide a roadmap for how to address the delicate issue of age-related diminished driving skills. Learn how to maintain the driver’s dignity and independence while keeping them safe. Wine & cheese will be served. This program will take place at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield at 448 Mill Plain Road.
Community Partner
Ali Kenner Brodsky + Co.
moments
Saturday, January 21 | 7 p.m.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
A dance-theatre work, moments, explores memory, loss, and love. Unfolding through subtle gestural movement and emotionally evocative music moments evokes memories of past relationships, the longing for a closeness once felt, and the challenge of how to move forward through grief. moments is the first live performance installment of the Aldrich Box, a year-long traveling exhibition.