The DateBook is a guide to Ridgefield special events. Events may be submitted up to three years in advance. Email submissions, in DateBook format, to news@TheRidgefieldPress.com to reach us by Thursday noon to appear in the following week’s calendar. Include a phone number.
February
Exhibition: New Visions by members of The Shutterbugs, Thursday, Feb. 4 to Saturday, Feb. 27, reception Saturday, Feb. 6, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Parenting the Selfie-generation, Ferris Wheels and Rollercoasters: Parenting a Highly Emotional Child, Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Dweezil Zappa, Thursday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $45, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Brown Bag Lunch Discussion: Ferris Wheels and Rollercoasters: Parenting a Highly Emotional Child, Friday, Feb. 5, 12 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Life on the Stage, distinguished speaker, presented by Denise Pence & Steven Boockvor, Friday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m., free, Founders Hall, , 203-431-7000
Billy Gibbons Concert, Friday, Feb. 5, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $110 orchestra, $95 mezzanine and balcony, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
An Evening Of One Acts 2016, Friday and Saturday, Feb 5 and 6, 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; cabaret seating, bring food and drink, tickets $25, Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane; reservations at
Memoir Writing Group, Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Witness Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 6, The Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society: Documentary Film Series presents the award-winning film at 7:30 p.m. Jen Marlowe and Nabeel Rajab will be leading the discussion at the Q&A after the screening. Tickets ($10 adult, $7.50 senior, $5 student), 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Author Talk with Jane Bryant Quinn, How to Make Your Money Last, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., $5, register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
RVNA Free Blood Pressure Screening, Monday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ballard Green, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
Books and Breakfast, Monday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
New Orleans Jazz, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, complimentary wine tasting and art reception at 7:15, $25, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Ridgefield Public Schools Pre-K Open House to be held at Barlow Mountain Elementary School on Wednesdays, Feb. 10 and 24, 10 to 12 p.m., March 2, 10 to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 and March 9, 10 to 12 p.m., pre-registration and information, Sue Harris at sharris@ridgefield.org or 203-894-5800, ext. 34111
The Ridgefield League of Women Voters Art Raffle Fundraiser, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 to 9 p.m., Sarah’s Wine Bar, 20 West Lane, raffle tickets can be purchased that evening, or calling or texting Amanda Cordano: 203-313-9930; asgc@sbcglobal.net
Skillsbox: Tools for Business Success, Branding Basics, with Jen Mathy, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Create a Greeting Card Using MS Word with Jeanne Lanzetta, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Ridgefield Theater Barn Playwrights Collective, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Candlebox, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, acoustic performance by the rock band, $32.50, ridgefieldplayhouse.org or 203-438-5795
AARP TaxAide, free income tax preparation, Thursday, Feb. 11, 8:15 to 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, appointments required, call 203-438-4288
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, Feb. 11, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, , 203-431-97 68
RSO Maestro Petro Dimitrov, distinguished speaker, Thursday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m., free, Founders Hall, , 203-431-7000
Love Your Local Business Showcase, with food, beverages, raffles, Thursday, Feb. 11, 4 to 7 p.m. Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road, free, DestinationRidgefield.com/Chamber, 203-438-5992
‘I Love the Guild’ Gallo Guest Bartending Night, fund-raiser for Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 to 9 p.m., at Gallo Restaurant, 5 Grove Street, open to all, or 203-438-8863
The Ridgefield Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, monthly meeting at St. Stephen’s Church, Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m., information contact Bob Johnston 203-313-4395
World Views: Beauty, Resilience, Poverty and Empowerment in Uganda with Karen Pease Marino, Ridgefield Library, Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., register, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Bebel Gilberto, singer, Thursday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $48, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Phil Vassar, Piano Concert, Friday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, piano based country music, $60 orchestra, $55 mezzanine and balcony, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Meeting of the Shutterbugs, Saturday, Feb 13, 9 a.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Get the Led Out, Saturday, Feb . 13, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, classic Zeppelin hits, $60 orchestra, $55 mezzanine and balcony, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Redemption Through Love, Wagner, Schumann, Rimsky-Korsakov, with guest conductor Petko Dimitrov, Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. at the Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School, tickets $25 to $60, 203-438-3889, ridgefieldsymphony.org
Joan Jett Concert and Gala, Sunday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, $175, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
TED Conference in HD, Monday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conference;, tickets ($15), ridgefieldplayhouse.org or 203-438-5795
Winter Concert, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Chris Coogan Trio, Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Road, free, complimentary refreshments, 203-431-2255
Critics’ Circle Book Discussion, Fifth Business by Robertson Davies, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Classes at the Playhouse-Speaking Fearlessly with Ira Joe Fisher, Tuesdays, Feb. 16 through March 22, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., register: 203-438-5795
Heart Talk for Health, Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon, Western Connecticut Health Network’s cardiac practitioner, Eileen Hurley, will be at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, open to the public, space limited, reservations requested, 438-8226
First Time Homebuyer and Credit Information Session, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Robert Cray, guitarist, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $65, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795
Classes at the Playhouse-Katie Torpey’s TV Writing Workshop, Thursdays, Feb. 18 through April 7, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., register: 203-438-2282
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, Feb. 18, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Bloodmobile, Thursday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at g
Dramatic Reading with Alan Sklar, The Short and Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway, Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Fab Four, Thursday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, a tribute band playing Beatles hits, $60 orchestra, $55 mezzanine/balcony, ridgefieldplayhouse. org, 203-438-5795.
Poetry Discussion Group, New and Selected Poems by Samuel Menashe, Friday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Joel Grey Show, Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Grey will share film clips, reminisce and perform songs, $60 orchestra, $55 mezzanine/balcony, ridgefieldplayhouse. org, 203-438-5795.
Small Works Bedlam, a fun, hang-it-yourself member art show at Ridgefield Guild of Artists, opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 20, 4 to 6 p.m. (snow date: Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 to 6 p.m.), free and open to all, 34 Halpin Lane, or 203-438-8863
ROAR with Laughter, ROAR’s biggest fundraiser for its cat and dog shelter, with Last Comic Standing finalist, Dan Naturman, Saturday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., BMW of Ridgefield, includes gala cocktail hour, hot buffet, open bar, live/silent auction, for tickets go to or 203-664-1235
Ralphie May Comedy Show, Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $40, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795.
Ice Spectacular, Saturday, Feb. 21, 4 and 7 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $40, ridgefieldplayhouse.org, 203-438-5795.
Restaurant Week, Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, see participating restaurants and their special offers at DestinationRidgefield.com, 203-438-5992
RVNA Free Blood Pressure Screening, Monday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Parks & Recreation, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
Kindergarten Registration, Ridgefield Public Schools for 2016/17, Feb. 22 through Feb. 29, check the schools’ link at to obtain the specific dates and times for each school’s registration.
Gardening-Getting a Head Start on Spring, seminar, presented by Jack Hughes, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m., free, Founders Hall, , 203-431-7000
Author Talk, The Wonder Garden with Lauren Acampora, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Skillsbox: Tools for Business Success Webinar, The New Lending Landscape – Alternative Financing/Crowdfunding, with Ty Kiisel, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m., register, Ridgefield Library,, 203-438-2282
AM Book Group, Wednesday, Feb. 24, Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, 10 a.m., Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
Learn Through Film screening and discussion series, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, ridgefieldlibrary.org, 203-438-2282
A Night with Janis Joplin, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, musical event includes live onstage band featuring Joplin hits, $90,
ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, Feb. 25, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Business After Hours Networking, with area business people, Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Corcsytems, 679 Danbury Road (Route 7 next to Pamby’s), free, DestinationRidgefield.com/Chamber, 203-438-5992
.38 Special, Southern Rock, Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge,$87.50, ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
What We Talk About When We’re Over 60, seminar, A reading, Friday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m., free, Founders Hall, , 203-431-7000
Mario Cantone, Comedian, Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, featuring Mario’s irreverent humor and funny impersonations, $60, ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
The Smithereens, Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, $42.50, ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” Sunday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, National Theatre in HD, $25, $20 members, seniors, $15 students, free for children 18 and under, ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
Beth Hart Concert, Monday, Feb. 29, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, $57.50, ridgefieldplayhouse, 203-438-5795
March
The Nonfictioneers, The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War by David Halberstam, Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
The Writer’s Guild of Ridgefield, A Networking Group for Writers, Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
A Great Big World, Wednesday, March 2, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, duo Ian Axel and Chad King, $55 orchestra, $45 mezzanine and balcony, 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Murder by the Book Mystery Discussion, Kissing the Gunner’s Daughter by Ruth Rendell, Thursday, March 3, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Bloodmobile, Thursday, March 3, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or Red Cross at
RSO Maestro Gerald Steichen, distinguished speaker, Thursday, March 3, 3 p.m., free, Founders hall, , 203-431-7000
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, March 3, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768,
Author Talk, Palm Beach Panache: Infusing Island Style with Serendipitous and Re-Imagined Finds with Carolina Fernandez, Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, or 203-438-2282.
Memoir Writing Group, Saturday, March 5, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Classical Contemporaries, Haydn, Telemann, Mozart, with Sara Della Posta and Robert Hoyle, horn, Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m. at the Clune Auditorium, Wilton, tickets $25 to $60, ridgefieldsymphony.org or 203-438-3889
Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be, with Frank Bruni at Ridgefield High School, Sunday, March 6, noon, $10 adults, 18 and under free, parenting workshops to follow, register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Let’s Sing! Community Sing-Along, Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Community sing-along, at Ridgefield Library, Sunday, March 6, 3 to 4 p.m.
Skillsbox: Tools for Business Success, Learning with Lynda.com with Dorothy Pawlowski, Wednesday, March 9, 8 a.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Create a Personal Memory Book Using MS PowerPoint with Jeanne Lanzetta, Wednesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Ridgefield Theater Barn Playwrights Collective, Wednesday, March 9, 6 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, March 10, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768,
Exhibition, We Fight For Roses Too, Thursday, March 10 to Sunday, March 20, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast & State of the Town Address, Friday, March 11, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Silver Spring Country Club, 439 Silver Spring Road, $45 per person, DestinationRidgefield.com/Chamber, 203-438-5992
Meeting of the Shutterbugs, Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
A Dozen Women Who’ve Made a Difference with Jack Sanders, Saturday, March 12, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Exhibition Reception and Family Day, We Fight For Roses Too, Saturday, March 12, 2 to 4 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
ARTalk, with sculptor James Grashow, Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
6th Annual Ridgefield Chili Festival, Sunday, March 13, 2 to 4 p.m., Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main Street, information and tickets at , 203-403-7080
Books and Breakfast, Monday, March 14, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Songs of WWII, performance, presented by The Two of us Plus One, Monday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., free, Founders Hall, , 203-431-7000
Winter Concert, Tuesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m., The Jim Scianna Trio, Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Road, free, complimentary refreshments, 203-431-2255
Critics’ Circle Book Discussion, The Children Act by Ian McEwan, Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Orthopedic Talk at Laurel Ridge, Wednesday, March 16, noon, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, speaker Dr. Robert Daher, orthopaedic specialist, complimentary lunch, open to the public, space limited, reservations requested, 438-8226
Powerful Voices: Connecticut Women Changing Democracy, Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, March 17, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768,
Poetry Discussion Group, New and Selected Poems by Samuel Menashe, Friday, March 18, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Skillsbox: Simple Steps For Starting Your Business: a five part series, Wednesday, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 6 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
AM Book Group, Cheating at Canasta by William Trevor, Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m., Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
Learn Through Film screening and discussion series, Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, , 203-438-2282
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, March 24, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, March 31, 12 to 1:30 p.m., or 3 tp 4 p.m., or from 7 to 8 p.m., contact Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
April
Bloodmobile, Tuesday, April 19, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at
May
Community sing-along, at Ridgefield Library, Sunday, May 8, 3 to 4 p.m.
Bloodmobile, Tuesday, May 10, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, First and Last, Diamond, Strauss, Mahler, with Jennifer Black, soprano, Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. at the Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School, tickets $25 to $60, ridgefieldsymphony.org, 203-438-3889
June
Bloodmobile, Thursday, June 16, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Main Street, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at
July
Bloodmobile, Thursday, July 7, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall, High Ridge Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at
August
Bloodmobile, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at
September
Bloodmobile, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, Danbury Road, 800-433-1879 or 800-GIVE LIFE or contact Red Cross at bloodct.org
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