Stamford On The Cheap » Theater/Music http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com Bargains, Deals and Freebies in Lower Fairfield County Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:07:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Acclaimed Folk Musicians, Honey Dewdrops, Ferguson Library Main Branch, Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m., FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/acclaimed-folk-musicians-honey-dewdrops-ferguson-library-main-branch-wednesday-september-21-at-630-p-m-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/acclaimed-folk-musicians-honey-dewdrops-ferguson-library-main-branch-wednesday-september-21-at-630-p-m-free/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:29:01 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2757 Enjoy the critically acclaimed folk music of the Honey Dewdrops at a free concert Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Ferguson Library.

BlueGrass Unlimited calls their music “topnotch duet singing with roots in old-time and bluegrass.”

 

Call 203 351-8231 for [...]]]> Enjoy the critically acclaimed folk music of the Honey Dewdrops at a free concert Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Ferguson Library.

BlueGrass Unlimited calls their music “topnotch duet singing with roots in old-time and bluegrass.”

 

Call 203 351-8231 for more information.

 

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/acclaimed-folk-musicians-honey-dewdrops-ferguson-library-main-branch-wednesday-september-21-at-630-p-m-free/feed/ 0 Sign up With TheaterMania, Get Discounted Broadway Show Offers Daily http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/sign-up-with-theatermania-get-discounted-broadway-show-offers-daily/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/sign-up-with-theatermania-get-discounted-broadway-show-offers-daily/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:38:59 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2663 Sorry for the brief absence, but I’m back with good news for frequent theater-goers.  No – this isn’t a local Stamford deal, but for those who partake of New York City’s cultural riches, this website is a must; TheaterMania.

Sign up for free and you receive notifications of discounted shows on and off Broadway (and in other [...]]]> Sorry for the brief absence, but I’m back with good news for frequent theater-goers.  No – this isn’t a local Stamford deal, but for those who partake of New York City’s cultural riches, this website is a must; TheaterMania.

Sign up for free and you receive notifications of discounted shows on and off Broadway (and in other cities, too).  Go “Gold” for $99 per year and you get two complementary tickets to promoted shows, plus special invitations to previews and rehearsals.

The new Fall Season is quickly upon us….time to start planning!

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/sign-up-with-theatermania-get-discounted-broadway-show-offers-daily/feed/ 0 Comic Mime Robert Rivest, Ferguson Library Main Branch, Ages 5 and Up, Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m., FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/comic-mime-robert-rivest-ferguson-library-main-branch-ages-5-and-up-saturday-april-30-at-2-p-m-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/comic-mime-robert-rivest-ferguson-library-main-branch-ages-5-and-up-saturday-april-30-at-2-p-m-free/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:27:28 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2512 Comic Mime Robert Rivest

Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m.

Smile, giggle and laugh out loud with mime Robert Rivest at this hilarious show.

For ages 5 and up.

Main Library Third Floor [...]]]> Comic Mime Robert Rivest

Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m.

Smile, giggle and laugh out loud with mime Robert Rivest at this hilarious show.

For ages 5 and up.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/comic-mime-robert-rivest-ferguson-library-main-branch-ages-5-and-up-saturday-april-30-at-2-p-m-free/feed/ 0 Interactive seminar on the Beat writers and artists of the 1950s, The Ferguson Library Main Branch, Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/interactive-seminar-on-the-beat-writers-and-artists-of-the-1950s-the-ferguson-library-main-branch-thursday-april-28-at-630-p-m-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/interactive-seminar-on-the-beat-writers-and-artists-of-the-1950s-the-ferguson-library-main-branch-thursday-april-28-at-630-p-m-free/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:57:53 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2547

THE BEAT POETS: AMERICAN POETRY MONTH

Thursday April 28 at The Ferguson Library @ 6:30PM

Come to an interactive seminar on the Beat writers and artists of the 1950s, including Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, at the Main Library Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Beat writers and artists of the 1950s presented a counter-culture alternative to post World [...]]]>

THE BEAT POETS: AMERICAN POETRY MONTH

Thursday April 28 at The Ferguson Library @ 6:30PM

Come to an interactive seminar on the Beat writers and artists of the 1950s, including Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, at the Main Library Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Beat writers and artists of the 1950s presented a counter-culture alternative to post World War II America, and awakened its brash, artistic psyche, setting the stage for the explosive 60s. The writings of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Georgo Corso and others will be featured in this seminar on the fiction and commentary of the Beat period. Presented by Dr. Michael J. Marotto, UCONN.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium.  Call 203 351-8231 for more information.

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SOUTH END BRANCH Wednesday APRIL 27 @ 7PM

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the smooth jazz of Cookie Thomas and Fairfield County poet and youth advocate Bonnie Kim Campbell at the Ferguson Library’s South End Branch Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

The program is free and generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson. The Ferguson [...]]]> POETRY AND JAZZ AT FERGUSON LIBRARY’S

SOUTH END BRANCH Wednesday APRIL 27 @ 7PM

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the smooth jazz of Cookie Thomas and Fairfield County poet and youth advocate Bonnie Kim Campbell at the Ferguson Library’s South End Branch Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

The program is free and generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson. The Ferguson Library’s South End Branch is located at 34 Woodland Avenue. For more information call 203 351-8280.

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Monday April 4, 2011 from 3 – 5:30PM

Uconn Stamford Auditorium

Free and open to the public.

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Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

Women’s History Month Event

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with Libby Richman & Company Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at the Ferguson Library.  The program is part of The Ferguson Library’s Women’s History Month celebration. 

Saxophonist Libby Richman leads an ensemble that plays original contemporary jazz.

She [...]]]> JAZZ WITH LIBBY RICHMAN AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

Women’s History Month Event

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with Libby Richman & Company Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at the Ferguson Library.  The program is part of The Ferguson Library’s Women’s History Month celebration. 

Saxophonist Libby Richman leads an ensemble that plays original contemporary jazz.

She has performed in venues throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada.  In New York City her music has been heard in special events at the New York Historical Society and the Guggenheim Museum.

This free program is generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson.  Call 203 351-8231 for more information.

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/jazz-with-libby-richman-at-the-ferguson-library-sunday-march-27-at-2-p-m-free/feed/ 0 The Magic of Bryan Flint, Ferguson Main Library Third Floor Auditorium Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m., FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/the-magic-of-bryan-flint-ferguson-main-library-third-floor-auditorium-saturday-february-26-at-2-p-m-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/the-magic-of-bryan-flint-ferguson-main-library-third-floor-auditorium-saturday-february-26-at-2-p-m-free/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:40:50 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2330 The Magic of Bryan Flint

Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m.

Magician Bryan Flint will amaze you with his tricks and illusions.

Ages 5 and up.

Main Library Third [...]]]> The Magic of Bryan Flint

Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m.

Magician Bryan Flint will amaze you with his tricks and illusions.

Ages 5 and up.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/the-magic-of-bryan-flint-ferguson-main-library-third-floor-auditorium-saturday-february-26-at-2-p-m-free/feed/ 0 LUMINA STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY, Saturday, February 19 @ 2pm, FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/lumina-string-quartet-to-perform-at-the-ferguson-library-saturday-february-19-2pm-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/lumina-string-quartet-to-perform-at-the-ferguson-library-saturday-february-19-2pm-free/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:44:11 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2358 LUMINA STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM

AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

February 19 @ 2pm

Enjoy a classical concert at The Ferguson Library Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. when the Lumina String Quartet performs an “Italian Landscape.” Admission is free.

This concert is presented with support from the Community Arts Partnership program, and the Friends of The Ferguson Library. Made possible with [...]]]> LUMINA STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM

AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

February 19 @ 2pm

Enjoy a classical concert at The Ferguson Library Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. when the Lumina String Quartet performs an “Italian Landscape.” Admission is free.

This concert is presented with support from the Community Arts Partnership program, and the Friends of The Ferguson Library. Made possible with public funds from the city of Stamford, Michael A. Pavia, Mayor. For more information on the Lumina String Quartet visit www.jamesarts.com/lumina/.  For information about the concert at The Ferguson Library call 203 351-8231.

]]> http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/lumina-string-quartet-to-perform-at-the-ferguson-library-saturday-february-19-2pm-free/feed/ 0 Enjoy an afternoon of jazz at The Ferguson Library (Main Branch) to celebrate Black History Month, Sunday February 13 @ 2PM, FREE http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/enjoy-an-afternoon-of-jazz-at-the-ferguson-library-main-branch-to-celebrate-black-history-month-sunday-february-13-2pm-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/enjoy-an-afternoon-of-jazz-at-the-ferguson-library-main-branch-to-celebrate-black-history-month-sunday-february-13-2pm-free/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:34:41 +0000 Malerie http://www.stamfordonthecheap.com/?p=2347 COOKIE THOMAS TO PERFORM AT FERGUSON LIBRARY

FEBRUARY 13

Black History Month Event

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz at The Ferguson Library to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for the cool sounds of Cookie Thomas and his band Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium.

This free program is generously supported by the Friends of The [...]]]> COOKIE THOMAS TO PERFORM AT FERGUSON LIBRARY

FEBRUARY 13

Black History Month Event

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz at The Ferguson Library to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for the cool sounds of Cookie Thomas and his band Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium.

This free program is generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

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