It is a tremendous honor : Ridgefield s arts leaders laud cultural district designation
Alyssa Seidman
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Ridgefield Playhouse Executive Director Allison Stockel speaks at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. Gov. Ned Lamont was there to recognize the town’s approval for the state’s first designated cultural district.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Ridgefield’s Economic and Community Development Commission Chairman Geoffrey Morris unveiled the logo for the district’s signage, which includes a picture of an acorn a nod to the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Yesterday, Friday, May 22nd, the Town of Ridgefield was honored with the distinction of being named Connecticut’s first Cultural District, an initiative launched through legislation proposed by former State Representative John Frey in 2018 and made possible by a group of dedicated community members including ECDC Commissioner Glori Norwitt and Chair Geoffrey Morris.
“The Cultural District designation recognizes that Ridgefield has an expansive yet walkable downtown area that makes the town a cultural powerhouse. It’s like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval,” said Morris.
The celebration took place at the Aldrich Museum and featured several speeches from local artistic and political leaders, as well as, the unveiling of the Connecticut Cultural District logo, designed by Jonathan Winn of Thrown Stone.
Governor Lamont to recognize Ridgefield as state’s first Cultural District, state dignitaries to visit the Aldrich Museum on May 21 Written by Geoffrey Morris
On May 21, Governor Ned Lamont and other state dignitaries will visit Ridgefield to announce that the town has been granted the state’s first Cultural District designation.
The Governor; Elizabeth Shapiro, from the Connecticut Office of the Arts; Hal Kurfehs, representing the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut; along with Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi; Ridgefield Playhouse Executive Director Allison Stockel; Keeler Tavern Museum Executive Director Hilde Grob; West Lane Inn owner Christine Carnicelli; and Ridgefield Economic & Community Development member Glori Norwitt will discuss the arts & cultural community in Ridgefield as it relates to its Cultural District designation at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum at 1 pm.
The Ridgefield Arts Council Celebrates Make Music Day with Make Music Ridgefield Written by Ridgefield Arts Council
Ridgefield, CT Make Music Ridgefield is joining over 1000 cities worldwide in a global celebration of music inspired by France’s
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te de la Musique on Monday, June 21, 2021. There will also be limited pre-festival events held on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Ridgefield is open to anyone young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasions. Performers can register on the website at www.makemusicday.org/ridgefield. All Make Music Ridgefield day events are free and open to the public.
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