FC Buzz: A host of arts and culture opportunities for all

BY ANGELA WHITFORD

The arts are an important part of every community, driving economic progress, improving education and academic performance, and enhancing quality of life. A thriving arts and cultural sector also attracts a vibrant workforce to the area and Fairfield County offers an abundance of events for residents, employees and visitors to participate in and enjoy. We are fortunate to have access to museums, libraries, aquariums and zoos, concerts, theater, galleries, dance, lectures, and so much more ”” many of which are offered to the public at no cost.

Since its inception in 2008, the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County has worked to provide its members ”“ arts and cultural nonprofits, individual artists and creative businesses ”“ with the marketing support that encourages the public”™s participation in their events as creators, learners, supporters and audience members. We help them market their events through our website, FCBuzz.org, and our accompanying free weekly newsletter that is sent to nearly 5,000 subscribers, as well as additional promotional opportunities through our media partners. Each week”™s newsletter offers new opportunities for people to take advantage of a variety of entertainment and cultural activities happening throughout the county. You can even search the site for the myriad of free activities ”“ there”™s always plenty to choose from in every category.

Here”™s a sample of no cost events available around the county during November: instrumental performances, art exhibitions, lectures, scientific presentations, historical representations, movie musical sing-a-longs; plus classes, seminars and workshops to enhance the appreciation of the arts and cultural opportunities throughout the county. These free events (and many more) make the arts accessible to everyone, and are featured on FCBuzz.org.

You can also learn about more happenings in Fairfield County by tuning into our live, monthly radio program “Spotlight on Arts & Culture,” which airs the second Monday each month on WPKN-FM, 89.5. You can hear our director of marketing and public relations, Jennifer Bangser, speak with representatives from current arts and cultural events about programs that will interest you.

Information about the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, its members and events can be found on our website, culturalalliancefc.org, and at FCBuzz.org. You can also follow us by “liking” our Facebook page and following us on Twitter.

Angela Whitford is executive director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.