FC Buzz Weekend December 8 – December 10
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The Nutcracker at Ridgefield Playhouse
Performed by Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance:
Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10
Opening night: Friday, December 8 beginning at 6:30 pm.
Additional performances:
SAT, DEC 9, 2023 @ 2PM & 6PM and SUN, DEC 10, 2023 @ 11AM & 2PM
This year we’re kicking off the Nutcracker’s annual residency with a special opening night for our patrons. Pre-show revelers will enjoy holiday decorations and music, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities with Nutcracker ballet characters, a complimentary glass of champagne, silent auction items and tasty treats by the bite. Afterward, you’ll be treated to 2023’s opening night performance of what has become one of our most popular annual shows, The Nutcracker.
Festival of Tabletop Trees
Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich
Friday, Dec 8, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday, Dec 9, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Celebrate the talents of those who help us make our homes festive sanctuaries during the holiday season. Bid on hand-crafted trees decorated by local retailers, organizations, and designers. On Saturday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, don’t miss the Holiday Festival – take photos with Santa, decorate a gingerbread house in Santa’s workshop, listen to performances by the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers, and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa by the fire.
“To Each Their Own, the Singular Visions of Ridgefield Guild Artists”
Wilton Library
Friday, Dec 8, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thirteen area artists will be showcased in this exhibition of The Ridgefield Guild of Artists, a regional and community-based art organization that promotes the visual arts and arts education. Includes CAFC artists: Heide Follin, Cecilia Moy Fradet, Diana Gubbay, Chris Perry, Pamela Stoddart, and Nancy Woodward. On view through December 30th.
Games on Tap!
The Ridgefield Library
Friday, Dec 8, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come join the fun! Tabletop games mean anything from card games to dice games, board games to strategy games. You are welcome to bring a game and play, learn a new game, borrow a game from our collection to take home or just observe! Library staff will be on hand to teach a variety of games. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a ticket for one beer or glass of wine are included. A 21+ adults-only free tabletop gaming experience!