Submitted by WolfmanJack84 t3_10w3mfi in StamfordCT
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killjobs t1_j7lmbjo wrote
Damn I need to get better connections so I can go to these secre Lorca shows sounds fun.
Pinkumb t1_j7nezmp wrote
Gotta follow the cultural mecca: Stamford International.
bluejams t1_j7ljxny wrote
There isn't one all encompassing one.
Curtain call is a solid community theater that can serve this purpose for actors.
There are bunch of boomer bar bands that play regularly around the city and you'll notice all of the same people show up to all of them...that seems like a little community.
IDK if Ratso still has his music studio up and running but that place also seemed like a hub for more serious musicians.
I can't speak to painters.
Rifferella t1_j7n6jgq wrote
Reminder to come see Groundhog Day at Curtain Call cause we are beyond entertaining and delightful!
bluejams t1_j7o3d63 wrote
I have to ask, what do you do after shows now that the bullshead diner is gone?!
Rifferella t1_j7qjtgp wrote
Now that Mackenzie’s is gone too we go to Vinny’s and I gotta say best sweet potato fries ever
bluejams t1_j7qlamw wrote
my favorite carpeted restaurant in Stamford :-D
Rifferella t1_j7qjyrd wrote
Also offering private voice lessons to anyone looking to sing! There are great karaoke spots and Ridgefield Theatre Barn does open accompaniment nights for a performing opportunity! Hit me up if you’re interested!
Rifferella t1_j7n6fsk wrote
Yes! Lots of great artists in the area! Check out the Norwalk Art Space, the JCC, Fairfield Cultural Alliance, local art galleries. The installations every summer around downtown are always so creative.
heyassface t1_j7njwcb wrote
Stamford Art Association. Close by: Silvermine School of Art, Rowayton Art Association, Greenwich Arts Council, Clay Works in Port Chester, Rye Arts Center
kangaroocamp t1_j7ms8po wrote
MadLab was a cool hub in Norwalk. Not sure if they’re still around.
Pinkumb t1_j7lacet wrote
I am certain there are creative people in the city but there is no connective organization. A lot of the art galleries on Franklin Street died out just before COVID and things haven't gotten easier for them. I have personally tried stimulating some arts scene but in my experience the only interested parties are corporate and want to monetize it. For example, a business may off a space for a monthly event but you have to pay a $300 event fee. This may not be a lot if you're a real business, but if you're a rag-tag group of artists — that's prohibitively expensive to stimulate some community.
I'm interested to see how the comedy club at the mall works out. I haven't kept up with Third Place's live events either. There's also been a secret show in the basement of Lorca a handful of times this past month. There could be some developments.