Arts News

Fairfield County, CT (January 20, 2026) - The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has named Douglas Laustsen as Executive Director, effective January 20, 2026. CAFC, established in 2008, is a network of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and creative businesses in coastal Fairfield County, and serves as a Designated Regional Service Organization (DRSO) of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA). Laustsen will provide strategic and

For the second concert of the season on February 22, 2026, Essex Winter Series Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of fan favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of  Hot and Sweet Music of the 1920s and ‘30s ! Beyond at an Essex Winter Series performance, you have probably heard or seen these outstanding musicians in many movies and streaming series, but Vince told Jeff that our audienc

Join the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra for a special cultural afternoon and evening as we present Voices of Hungary on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 PM at Ann and George Colony Hall, Choate Rosemary Hall.   This inspiring concert celebrates the rich musical heritage of Hungary and features outstanding guest soloists performing works shaped by folk traditions, history, and national identity. A full program listing and soloist information can be found on our website and concert po