Fri. October 27.
From 8:00pm to 10:30pm Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St, Danbury, Connecticut. Rocky Horror Picture Show is not just a movie, it’s an experience featuring plenty of audience participation with props and audience shout outs. Come dressed as your favorite character & let's do the Time Warp again!
Directed by Jim Sharman, Rocky launched the careers of Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Sat. October 28.
From 8:00pm to 9:30pm Danbury Symphony Orchestra in Concert sponsored by the Danbury Music Centre at the Western Connecticut State University, Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension Danbury, Connecticut. Come for a pre-concert chat with Ariel Rudiakov and Robert Fertitta along with performance of Mozart, Sonata for viola (transcribed) and piano K.304,
Ariel Rudiakov, viola and Robert Fertitta, piano.
Borodin, Symphony no. 2.
Mozart piano concerto in C minor, K. 491, Robert Fertitta, piano.
Sun. October 29.
From 3:00pm to 5:00pm Vladimiroff Trio at Richter Association for the Arts, 100 Aunt Hack Road Danbury, Connecticut. Celebrate with a Soprano-Violin-Harpsichord performance.
From 7:00pm to 8:30pm A Pre-Halloween Concert by the Danbury Brass Band at Marian Anderson Recital Hall 256 Main Street Danbury, Connecticut. Pre-Halloween Seasonal concert including Solo performances and Premiers of Solemn Introduction and Scenes from the Rite of Spring, as well as other works. Band Director is Alan Raph.
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Sat. October 21.
From 8:00pm to 5:00pm Taylor Hicks at The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St, Danbury, Connecticut. TAYLOR HICKS is one of the most beloved AMERICAN IDOL WINNERS of all time. Hicks' material on the mega-hit show set him apart with his unique take on Southern soul, R&B, country, and blues.
Sun. October 22.
From 3:00pm to 5:00pm Harmonia Chamber Players at Richter Association for the Arts, 100 Aunt Hack Road Danbury, Connecticut.
Experience heartfelt-expressive artistry and core resonance as the Harmonia Chamber Players perform masterworks by Boccherini, Haydn, Beethoven, Dvorak, Bruch, and Rachmaninoff, along with all-time favorites from Broadway Musicals. Performers are Soprano, Ana Kouyoumdjian, Elizabeth Kalfayan, cello, Lydia Headley, piano, and Darla Coolman, bass.
* Autumn Arts
Fall Final
Each weekend since September the Richter Association for the Arts has brought visual and performance art the Art Center. The fall series is now coming to a close with the final two Sunday performances. This weekend experience heartfelt-expressive artistry and core resonance as the Harmonia Chamber Players perform masterworks by Boccherini, Haydn, Beethoven, Dvorak, Bruch, and Rachmaninoff, along with all-time favorites from Broadway Musicals. Performers are Soprano Ana Kouyoumdjian, Elizabeth Kalfayan cello, Lydia Headley piano, and Darla Coolman Bass. Richter Arts Events are on Sundays at 3pm. The Richter Arts Center is on the City's West side, just off I-84 Exit 2 at 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, Connecticut. 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 29, is the Vladimiroff Trio.
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* Big Brass Band
The Danbury Brass Band will perform a pre-Halloween Concert in the Marian Anderson Recital Hall, 256 Main Street Danbury, Connecticut on October 29, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.. This concert is an annual event, now held at the Danbury Music Centre, which this year includes two Premier performances Solemn Introduction and Scenes from the Rite of Spring, as well as other works.The Danbury Brass Band performs throughout the year, mostly for holidays, in Danbury and around the world. Original pieces are written by members of the Danbury Brass Band and most arrangements are by Band Director Alan Raph.
Superb Symphony Sounds
The Danbury Music Centre presents the Danbury Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov on October 29 at 3:00 until 5:00 pm. Before the baton falls, participate in a pre-concert chat with Conductor, Ariel Rudiakov and Piano soloist, Robert Fertitta. The performance will include:
- Sonata for viola (transcribed) and piano K.304, Ariel Rudiakov, viola and Robert Fertitta, piano
- Borodin, Symphony no. 2
- Mozart piano concerto in C minor, K. 491, Robert Fertitta, piano
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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)
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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)
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Taylor Hicks
Plays the Palace
with Mahopac’s own Amanda Ayala
Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved “American Idol” winners of all time. From the start, Hicks’ material on the mega-hit show set him apart with his unique take on southern soul, R & B, country and blues.His debut single, Do I Make You Proud, rocketed to #1 on Billboard’s record chart! He starred in the hit Broadway musical Grease as Teen Angel. He had a sold out show in Las Vegas. And People Magazine named him the #1 Hottest Bachelor in America!!
This fall Hicks is set to release his new single, Six Strings and Diamond Rings. The Palace Danbury will be one of the first venues where he will be performing this new music.
Opening the show is Mahopac’s own Amanda Ayala. Amanda is a 19-year-old rock singer/songwriter who stepped into the music spotlight when she was featured on NBC’s Emmy-Award winning show “The Voice.” Her rendition of Mississippi Queen has reached over 1.2 million views on and counting on YouTube.” Come see her at The Palace and be prepared to be blown away!!
Be at the Palace Danbury on Saturday October 21 at 8 PM for Taylor and Amanda. There will be a Meet & Greet before the show beginning at 7PM. Please call the theatre (203 794-9944) to add on to your ticket.
The Palace Danbury is at 165 Main Street Danbury, Connecticut.
Opening the show is Mahopac’s own Amanda Ayala. Amanda is a 19-year-old rock singer/songwriter who stepped into the music spotlight when she was featured on NBC’s Emmy-Award winning show “The Voice.” Her rendition of Mississippi Queen has reached over 1.2 million views on and counting on YouTube.” Come see her at The Palace and be prepared to be blown away!!
Be at the Palace Danbury on Saturday October 21 at 8 PM for Taylor and Amanda. There will be a Meet & Greet before the show beginning at 7PM. Please call the theatre (203 794-9944) to add on to your ticket.
The Palace Danbury is at 165 Main Street Danbury, Connecticut.
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