Written by RSO
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Classical Music & Culture: A Virtual Conversation - a live and interactive conversation featuring RSO Music Director Yuga Cohler and renowned violinist Stefan Jackiw. The event will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 5:00 PM, is offered free of charge, and open for all to attend. Please plan to join us! Talent that s off the scale. says The Washington Post and described as Brilliantly skillful and selflessly musical. by the Financial Times, Stefan Jackiw is scheduled to be a soloist with the RSO during the 2021-22 season. He and Maestro Yuga Cohler will discuss classical music, Stefan s musical response to this period without live performance, how culture influences music and has influenced their careers. You will also hear a bit of Stefan s renowned playing.
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center Virtual Talks to Explore the Role of Currier & Ives in 19th Century American Mass Media with Collector Joel Third Written by KTMHC
Two of longtime Ridgefield resident Joel Third’s passions have been collecting Currier & Ives prints and volunteering at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. In January and February, he’ll bring those passions together for two virtual talks.
In January, Third will present 19th Century American Mass Media, an exploration of the role Currier & Ives had as lithograph publishers in the late 1800s. In February, Third’s program will be View of Women in the 19th Century. In this program, Third will explore the role of women in society, their fight for suffrage, and their role in the temperance movement as seen through the work of Currier & Ives. KTM&HC is hosting both programs on Zoom.
Written by HH
Creativity Connects Ridgefield
What fuels a vibrant, connected, and creative community? What makes people feel good about living in Ridgefield?
When locals share the creativity that they uncover in the nooks and crannies of their community it brings about connectivity and makes us all feel good. Believe it or not, you discover creativity every day as you walk, shop, work, and play in Ridgefield.
Creativity connects us.
Tell us about an organization in your town that makes you feel good?
Honestly, it may sound like cliche or backdoor advertising, but I think what my wife Jessica does with Ridgefield Suzuki School is remarkable. She is a true believer in what music does for kids, as am I. The community that she has built in her school and the progress those kids make at such a young age, with the level of parent engagement.I stand in awe. I have much to learn from my wife, and I am pretty sure she would agree!
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The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra’s All Hearts Holiday Auction was a community effort, and a resounding success!
What made the auction a success?
FIRST: The proceeds from the auction and prior All Hearts Holiday fundraising activities will benefit RSO musicians who have not been able to perform with the orchestra since last February due to the health crisis. These professional musicians make the RSO the marvelous orchestra it is and a valuable community asset.
SECOND: It was a true community effort, bringing together merchants, services providers, non-profits and individuals in support of performing artists, and in turn the RSO promoted shopping local for the holidays with these special community partners.