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Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - June 23, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

June 24, 2022

From: Museum of Contemporary Art Westport

MUSIC AT MoCA CONCERT SERIES:
SAT, JUNE 25: A TALE OF TWO (COUNTRY/BLUES)

Get Tickets For A Tale of Two

Learn More About Our Concert Series

A Tale of Two

On Saturday, June 25 at 7 PM, A Tale of Two will perform their unique blend of country/folk music on our outdoor stage.

Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, award-winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Patsy Cline, Tom Waits, and Hank Williams Sr. Not unlike the artists who inspired them, the duo’s songs frequently dabble in stories of revenge, murder, stealing and drinking and feature sinners of all stripes and persuasions. For this special performance, Tale of Two will be joined by former Barrage8 violinist Kyle Pudenz.

Bring your own lawn chairs, and arrive early to experience a sneak peek of our Summer Exhibition and to purchase delicious food and drinks. Check out the food menu here.

On June 26 at 1 PM, A Tale of Two will lead a free workshop, Indie Insights: Music Business for the New Artist, focused on how to make it in the music business. Register here.

Thank you to our concert sponsors, Cohen & Wolf, Fairfield County Bank, Michelle&Team at William Raveis Real Estate,The Russell Agency, Serena & Lily, Suzanne and Norman Sorensen, and Joyce and David Thompson, and to our media sponsors: Fairfield After Dark, WMNR, WPKN and WSHU Public Radio.

THE HEIDA IS BACK!
HEIDA HERMANNS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
AUGUST 11 - 13, 2022

Learn More + Get Tickets

The Heida is an exciting international piano competition featuring the most talented young pianists from around the world. Join us for performances by four rising stars selected by renowned judges in an extensive audition process.

Tickets are available for individual performances and lectures or for the entire three-day event. If you had purchased tickets for the Heida originally scheduled for January 2022, your tickets are valid for these new dates. Learn more about the competitors, judges and events on our website and get your tickets today.

SUMMER EXHIBITION:
WOMEN PULLING AT THE THREADS OF SOCIAL DISCOURSE
Exposing Social and Cultural Vulnerabilities
in Women’s Rights, Past & Present
OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JUNE 30 • 6 - 8 PM

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MoCA Westport announces the opening of Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse in collaboration with The Contemporary Art Modern Project (The CAMP Gallery) and the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA), on view from June 30 - September 4, 2022. The timely exhibition explores how female artists, utilizing textiles as their medium, subvert the social expectation of crafting by lambasting this soft medium with political and social awareness.

The exhibition was curated by Melanie Prapopoulos, Maria Gabriela Di Giammarco, and Mario Andres Rodriguez of The CAMP Gallery, with locations in both Miami, Florida and Westport, Connecticut.

NEW! In addition to free docent-led gallery tours, we'll be introducing kids/family-focused gallery tours on Thursdays and Sundays. Registration will open soon!

THE ACADEMY
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER
Register For All Classes + Camps

Check out the summer schedule below and REGISTER NOW.

Exploring Art Together (toddlers & caregiver week pass)
Half and Full Day Weekly Camp for ages 4-8
Weekly Art Intensive 1 - 3 PM for ages 9-13
Extended Day Options for everyone

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
PIGLET MINDSET FAMILY DAY

Thank you to our guests, Piglet and the Shapiro family, 5iveFingaz, Dustin Lowman, College Creamery, Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA), and Au Pair of America for making Family Day a wonderful event. And a big thank you to our sponsors: Wendy & Jacques Bouthillier and Earth Animal for their generous support of Family Day.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

The MoCA team was excited to be part of last week's sixth annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards at the Norwalk Shore and Country Club. Sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, the event celebrates the impact of the arts on our community. MoCA's Chairman of the Board, William Felton (center), was awarded Citizen of the Year for his unwavering commitment to the arts, his leadership, guidance, passion and philanthropy.

IN THE COMMUNITY:
STOP & SHOP COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM
SUPPORT MoCA WESTPORT IN JUNE

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MoCA Westport has been selected by the Westport Stop & Shop store as the non-profit in the Community Bag Program! For the month of June 2022, MoCA Westport will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 1790 Post Road East, Westport CT. Thank you in advance for your support.

IN THE COMMUNITY: HEART & PURPOSE
ART FOR HAITI • SATURDAY, JULY 16

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Heart & Purpose's mission is to transform the lives and paths of low-income youth through education and financial aid, currently serving youth and families in the lower Fairfield County area and in Haiti, specifically Port-au-Prince, Arcahaie and Limbé. Learn more about their "Art For Haiti" event held at MoCA Westport on their websit