March 2023 Concierge Calendar

Happy March! Did you know the now ominous Ides of March once marked the beginning of the new year, inspiring celebrations and rejoicing? Let's keep that positive outlook as we prepare for spring's arrival later this month! Curated for you, the following concierge calendar is full of events & ideas to enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every lengthening day!

3/1 Chocolate River? Well, not exactly but the Saugatuck River was an important piece of the chocolate trade. Learn more at the Westport Museum for History & Culture's Bittersweet exhibit. 3/2 Happy Feet Make your visit to the Maritime Aquarium extra happy by watching the 4D film, Happy Feet or BBC Earth's Octopus. Shows alternate daily and are filled with sensory special effects, such as scents, wind, mist and bubbles!

3/3 CT Guitar Fest Kicking off a weekend of activities, Jordan Dodson & Rene Izquierdo perform contemporary & classical selections tonight, opening the Connecticut Guitar Festival. Events range from a "Speakeasy" Jazz night to GuitART for kids - check it out! 3/4 Maple Sugaring Experience a New England tradition and enjoy the results over vanilla ice cream. From sap to syrup, Ambler Farm will take you through the process of making maple syrup. WakemanTown Farm also has demonstrations today and 3/11 (10am - 1pm)

3/5 Sunday on Ice Watch the Bridgeport Islanders take on the Springfield Thunderbirds at Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena. Take the kids — they get in for $10 (ages 12 and under) at the box office! 3/6 I'm Bored...NOT A wide variety of programs are available for all ages and abilities through Park & Rec. Registration for spring & summer programs begins today in Weston! Westport sign-up opens on 3/10 and Fairfield is ongoing. Don't delay — the favorites fill-up fast!

3/7 It's a Witch Hunt Live from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre, watch The Crucible and join in the discussions online with Fairfield University's Quick Center for Arts. Two performances of this Arthur Miller classic — 2 pm and 7 pm. 3/8 Down Under Have you tried Isla & Co yet? Born in Australia moulded by NYC, they serve great food, quality coffee & creative cocktails right here in Fairfield. Daily happy hours & Wine Wensdee - what's not to love? Plus, they are a sponsor of tomorrow's show at the theater next door (see 3/9).

3/9 Nobody listens Nobody listens to Paula Poundstone. Hah! Her comedic wit is the stuff of legends. Paula brings her smart, observational humor to Sacred Heart's Community Theatre tonight. 3/10 Jurassic Live Your trip to Jurassic World takes you on an adventure with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save dinosaur Jeanie from a terrible fate. Along the way, you'll meet Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!

3/11 Jazz Trio Hailed by the New York Times as "an extremely gifted young composer, bandleader, and recording artist,” Chris Dingman leads the trio, delivering a strong sense of wonder, emotion & playfulness, and showcasing his expansive approach to vibe & composition. Christ & Holy Trinity Church at 5pm. 3/12 Everyone's Irish For today at least. Don your green and head to the greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade. It steps off at 1:30pm but get there early to enjoy lunch in a local pub or music and games in the Family Fun Zone.

3/13 Budding Star? Take the path to the stage at Fairfield's School of Rock. Private lessons and group rehearsals will get your child ready. See what it's all about with two free shows, The Cars (7pm) and Aussie/DC (9pm) live at Park City Music Hall. 3/14 Family Fun 🏀🍕 So it's only the first four, but March Madness has begun! Enjoy the games on the big screen plus Family Pizza night at 314 Beer Garden (with $5 cheese pizzas every Tuesday).

3/15 Wed Walks Norwalk River Valley Trail is one of our favorites. Start in Norwalk, or park & hit the trail near Orem's Diner in Wilton; plans are in place to connect all 30 miles up to Danbury! So take a walk this Wednesday and consider donating towards its completion. P.S. We know it's not this green yet, but hey, it's almost St. Patty's Day! 3/16 Startup Business? Westport is home to many technology and biotech businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. Launching tonight, Startup Westport will build on this reputation & network. In partnership with the town and Westport Library, the aim is to grow the local ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship.

3/17 Luck o' the Irish A Highland Rovers concert is a treasure trove of sounds from the Emerald Isle & FREE to those braving Fairfield Theater Company's Warehouse tonight. Multi-layered & upbeat, HRB will have all leprechauns dancing! And the Green Eyed Lady Band will share some Celtic flair too. 3/18 If you build it... Ambler Farm's Birdhouse Building Competition invites builders of all skill levels to create the ultimate birdhouse. Finished products will be hung around the Farm and voted on by farm-goers to determine the winners. Need help getting started? Workshops this Saturday and next.

3/19 Starring... The striking newsboys! Wilton Children's Theater performs Disney's Newsies Jr. this weekend. Tickets for the 3/19, 3/18 and 3/17 performances go on sale on March 6th. Seize the day! 3/20 Relatable Tutors Each Monday, Staples High Students are available to help those in grades 2 - 8. Drop in from 4 - 6pm for Math & History or from 6 - 8pm for Language Arts. Sessions are held at the Westport Library.

3/21 Little Explorers Fairfield's Center of the Audubon Society invites preschoolers to explore how animals prepare for spring. This indoor/outdoor program may include: stories, crafts, games, experiments and live animal visitors. Actively participating adults should accompany those ages 2-3. Registration is required for each session (3/28, 4/4 & 4/25 too) 3/22 CT Women Be inspired by well-known figures like Ella Grasso, Katharine Hepburn and Marian Anderson and other lesser known heroins. The CT Women's Hall of Fame, with 125 Inductees from all fields of endeavor — politics & sports to the arts & sciences, presents Celebrating 300 years of CT's Remarkable Women at the Bigelow Senior Center in Fairfield.

3/23 History Bites This Women’s History Month, join Fairfield U's Elizabeth Hohl, for a lunchtime discussion of posters created worldwide to emphasize our role in promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality & stereotypes. The Women's Rights are Human Rights exhibit runs through 7/31. 3/24 Adults Only Stepping Stones is for adults only tonight! Get ready to mix, mingle and place your “bets” as you watch Sweet 16 games and play throughout the museum. Craft beers, fine wines and signature cocktails, plus a delicious array of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres will keep your energy up during this benefit event for the museum.

3/25 EMS Turns 60! Celebrate and show your appreciation for this all volunteer, neighbor-helping-neighbor, organization. Tony award-winner and longtime Weston resident, James Naughton, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, with first selectwoman Samantha Nestor. Raffle, live & silent auctions will further support Weston's EMS. 3/26 Backyard Chics With the price for eggs at an all-time high, now is a great time to start your own flock! Catherine Friedman of Chicken Chores comes to Lachat Town Farm to teach you everything you need to know. You'll leave with a fresh dozen eggs from Wells Hill Farm too!

3/27 Think Fast! Challenge kids, grades K - 3, to create with Legos. The fun begins in the Wilton Library Craft Room. When the mystery item is revealed, they'll need to apply some creativity to the lego bricks and get building. Be ready for anything! 3/28 Retirement Plan Westport Continuing Education welcomes Lou Pelletier to lead a Retirement Planning Workshop. Discuss the SECURE Act, the proposed SECURED Act, Life Insurance, Social Security selections and options for 401K/403B plans. Also, learn how to protect your asset from nursing home exposure.

3/29 Hitting the Books The Fairfield Public Library, CardioKick Studio and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique book club: drink, nosh, laugh and chat about the month's book. Gather with old friends or make new ones. This group meets at Little Pub on Black Rock Turnpike from 6:30 - 8pm. 3/30 VersoFest 2023 This multi-day music and media festival kicks off with Brooklyn's Sunflower Bean. Friday's headliner is The Smithereens! A full slate of programs & workshops continue through the weekend at Westport Library, with famed producer Steve Lillywhite delivering the keynote address.

3/31 Stranger Things, Powerful Music The iconic singer-songwriter and New York native Sophie B. Hawkins is back on the East Coast with a new album — and performing live at Fairfield Theatre Company! After six widely beloved albums, a chart breaking hit “As I Lay Me Down,” and songs in TV shows and films (Stranger Things, Euphoria, Ozark, Beverly Hills 90210, Dawson’s Creek, and more), Sophie returns with a new collection of songs.

Newcomer or long-timer, we hope you all find something new to enjoy near home this month. Reach out to chat!

KMS Team at Compass M: 203.295.4375 kmsteam@compass.com kmscompass.com

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