* Autumn Arts
Juried Art Show
It is the 39th Annual Juried Art Show & Sale starting this weekend Saturday, Oct. 7from 2-5 p.m. The Reception & Awards are at 3 p.m.The Show spans two weeks including Sunday, Oct. 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. with the Hank Milligan concert at 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 2 – 5 p.m. with the Celebrate Richter Open House.
Music and More For Fall
The Richter Association for the Arts is more than visual art. They have begun their Fall series, which continues through October. Next up, on October 8, is Hank Milligan a local favorite at the piano.The entire music season contains:
- Oct. 8 Hank Milligan
- Oct. 22 Harmonia Chamber Players
- Oct. 29 Vladimiroff Trio
Artistic Smorgasbord
October 15th at 2PM is your opportunity to Celebrate Richter. The day includes the final day of the 2017 Juried Art Show and is packed with events to support the Richter Association for the Arts. You will also enjoy entertainment by Musicals at Richter. There will also be a chance to review and discuss upcoming renovations and improvements at Richter House and Richter Park.Speakers include Mayor Mark Boughton, State Rep. David Arconti, Friends Of Richter Park (FORe) members, Richter Park Authority members and more.
Refreshments will be served, parking available at the golf course parking lot, with handicap parking at Richter House.
Richter Arts Events are mostly on Sundays at 3pm. The Richter Arts Center is on the West side, just off I-84 Exit 2 at 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, Connecticut.
Sync to the Link [http://www.richterarts.org/art-show.html] for a complete update.
The Big FRIENDS Book Sale
Over the Columbus Day weekend, October 7th, 8th, and 9th, the annual Friends of the Danbury Library Book Sale will be held at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Building, 35 Hayestown Road Danbury (Across from Danbury Town Park).
This year, along with the notable Rare & Collectible Book Offerings there is a Special Children's Section with Lovely Editions of Classic Children's Stories. This is in addition to the Hard-To-Find Children's Books in the Rare & Collectible Area. Altogether there will be over 100,000 items sorted into over 50 categories! Most Hardcovers $2.00 Paperbacks .50 & up Collectible books - large selection of specially priced books from $5.00.
FRIENDS of the DANBURY LIBRARY is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization working to further the educational and informational needs of the Danbury area through its support of the Danbury Library.
PUMPKIN PATCH PULLMAN
Vintage train to the pumpkin patch!
It’s the Fall harvest season so what better way to celebrate and welcome in the cooler weather than with a short ride on a vintage train to the Danbury Railway Museum’s Pumpkin Patch. This popular annual family event finishes it's three weekends, October 28-29 on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM at the museum, with trains departing hourly beginning ½-hour after opening each day; last train at 3:30. Admission is $12.00 for ages 2 and over; children under 24 months are free.
Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train through the historic railyard in a 1920's passenger coach, pulled by a vintage ALCo RS-1 diesel-electric locomotive (or other vintage locomotive, subject to availability) to the special pumpkin patch where each child ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin. Of course, the exhibits, artifacts, and multiple operating model train layouts inside the restored over 100-year old Danbury station will be open for your education and entertainment. The kids can also enjoy the free activities such as the “coloring station,” temporary tattoos, cider & cookies, and more. There is a fully-stocked gift shop on the premises. No reservations are required; the event will be held rain or shine. Children are encouraged to come in costume.
The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization, staffed solely by volunteers, and is dedicated to the preservation of, and education about, railroad history. The museum is located in the restored 1903 Danbury Station and rail yard at 120 White Street, Danbury, CT and has many artifacts of area railroading on display, including over 70 vintage railroad cars and locomotives. For further information, visit the Web site at http://www.danburyrailwaymuseum.org, E-mail to info@danburyrail.org, or call the museum at 203-778-8337.
Admission: $12 age 2 and over (under 24 months, free)
Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train through the historic railyard in a 1920's passenger coach, pulled by a vintage ALCo RS-1 diesel-electric locomotive (or other vintage locomotive, subject to availability) to the special pumpkin patch where each child ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin. Of course, the exhibits, artifacts, and multiple operating model train layouts inside the restored over 100-year old Danbury station will be open for your education and entertainment. The kids can also enjoy the free activities such as the “coloring station,” temporary tattoos, cider & cookies, and more. There is a fully-stocked gift shop on the premises. No reservations are required; the event will be held rain or shine. Children are encouraged to come in costume.The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization, staffed solely by volunteers, and is dedicated to the preservation of, and education about, railroad history. The museum is located in the restored 1903 Danbury Station and rail yard at 120 White Street, Danbury, CT and has many artifacts of area railroading on display, including over 70 vintage railroad cars and locomotives. For further information, visit the Web site at http://www.danburyrailwaymuseum.org, E-mail to info@danburyrail.org, or call the museum at 203-778-8337.
Admission: $12 age 2 and over (under 24 months, free)
Pumpkin Patch Festival Fun
The 13th annual PUMPKIN FESTIVAL will be held rain or shine this Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the United Methodist Church of Danbury.
Admission is free and all are welcome! The church is located at 5 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury.
The PUMPKIN FESTIVAL features a Pumpkin Patch, a Bouncy House and children’s games, Haunted House, craft and gift vendors, Magic Shows by the Top Hatters, Home-baked Goods, Jam, Jellies, Granny’s Attic Tag Sale, Vintage Jewelry Sale, and a Delicious Breakfast and Luncheon Menu.
For more information, Sync to the Link [www.DanburyMethodist.org] or contact the church office at 203-743-1503 or email DanburyUMC@sbcglobal.net
Admission is free and all are welcome! The church is located at 5 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury.
The PUMPKIN FESTIVAL features a Pumpkin Patch, a Bouncy House and children’s games, Haunted House, craft and gift vendors, Magic Shows by the Top Hatters, Home-baked Goods, Jam, Jellies, Granny’s Attic Tag Sale, Vintage Jewelry Sale, and a Delicious Breakfast and Luncheon Menu.For more information, Sync to the Link [www.DanburyMethodist.org] or contact the church office at 203-743-1503 or email DanburyUMC@sbcglobal.net
Culinary Contentment
Danbury Restaurant Week Oct 9-15.
Almost two dozen City Restaurants will offer a special price menu for your Culinary Contentment. Eat out before or after one of the many Cultural/Arts eventsscheduled for the second week of October. Restaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many restaurants as your schedule allows for one incredibly low fixed price, your chance to give it a try with the security of knowing exactly what you will be spending. Restaurant Weeks happen several times a year in towns all over Connecticut as well as an annual state-wide week. Usually both lunch and dinnerare fixed price menus offering several courses.
A prix fixe menu
Simply a menu of pre-determined items presented as a multi course meal (typically an appetizer, entree and dessert) at a set price. Please keep in mind that beverage, tax and gratuity are not included in the special pricing. There may be some restaurants that do offer a beverage, consult individual menus for specifics. Gratuity, however, is never included and the wait staff works very hard this week. Please tip generously!Danbury Participating Restaurants:
- Agave Mexican Restaurant – (203) 917-3043
- Bambu Modern Asian Restaurant – (203) 826-7369
- Basilico Casual Italian Bistro – (203) 730-0055
- Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill – (203) 826-7406
- Cafe on the Green – Make Reservations
- Castello Ristorante – Make Reservations
- Chuck’s Steakhouse – (203) 792-5555
- Jim Barbarie’s Food and Drink – (203) 743-3287
- La Mitad del Mundo – (203) 744-5499
- Koo
- Marketplace Kitchen & Bar – (203) 616-5836
- Max 40 Steak and Seafood – (203) 825-4444 – Make Reservations
- Mazzo – (203) 628-7188
- Molly Darcy’s
- Nico’s Pizza and Pasta – (203) 792-6426
- Nikos Grill and Subs – (203) 917-4403
- Pancho’s Tacos Mexican Restaurant
- Pippa’s Sports Cafe
- Pizzeria Mazzo Mozzarella & Wine Bar – (203) 628-7188
- Two Steps Downtown Grille – (203) 794-0032
- Vivo! Bar and Grill – (203) 791-2202
- Widow Brown’s Café – (203) 743-7021
- Zen
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