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SUMMARY:Film Screening: A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: $10 general\, $8 seniors + students\, free for members \nIn conjunction with our fall + winter exhibition\, Enough Already: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection\, join us for a special screening of A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot (2025)\, a 97 minute feature-length documentary directed by Annie Laurie Medonis. \nThis intimate film follows Selma Miriam and Noel Furie\, two women who left their marriages\, became life partners\, and co-founded Bloodroot\, a feminist bookstore and vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. For over forty years\, they have nurtured a space for radical thinking\, nourishing food\, and community care. \nThis event is part of MoCACT’s ongoing exploration of feminist voices in art\, culture\, and community through Enough Already. We invite you to share in an evening of thoughtful storytelling and meaningful conversation. \nFollowing the film screening will be a Q+A with Bloodroot co-founder\, Noel Furie and the director of the documentary\, Annie Laurie Medonis. \nThere will also be a book signing of Emily Larned’s 40 Years of Bloodroot: Our daily lives have to be a satisfaction in themselves—an award-winning book documenting the legendary feminist vegetarian restaurant and bookstore. The book comprises personal-political essays by founders Selma Miriam and Noel Furie and photographs by Noel. \nAnnie Laurie Medonis’ Bio:\nAnnie Laurie Medonis is an award-winning filmmaker whose work spans genres and subjects\, from domestic violence to female athletes and cats. Her films\, shown at festivals nationwide\, aim to uplift and inspire through emotional storytelling. She believes in creating art that motivates others to act: “My intention is for people to be inspired and go out and create something for themselves.”\nculinaryuprisingfilm.com \nNoel Furie’s Bio:\nNoel Furie is a pioneering feminist\, photographer\, and co-founder of Bloodroot\, the 48-year-old radical lesbian vegan restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. Through photo essays and creative witnessing\, she documented women’s lives\, domestic spaces\, and acts of resistance. Through her lens\, she captured the women who gathered\, worked\, and visited Bloodroot\, chronicling the evolution of feminist culture around them. Currently she is operating and working at Bloodroot and continuing to feed generations.\nBloodroot.com \nEmily Larned’s Bio:\nEmily Larned has been publishing as an artistic practice since 1993\, when as a teenager she published her first zine. Through her imprint Alder & Frankia (est. 2016)\, she publishes new collaborations from feminist archives\, including Our daily lives have to be a satisfaction in themselves: 40 years of Bloodroot\, an AIGA 50 Books | 50 covers winner. Her current publication/exhibition from feminist archives\, Workshopping at WSW\, is installed at Women’s Studio Workshop (Rosendale\, NY) through January 2026. She is an Associate Professor of Art in Graphic Design at the University of Connecticut.\nemilylarned.com
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/film-screening-bloodroot-2019-followed-by-a-qa-with-annie-laurie-medonis-noel-furie-book-signing-with-emily-larned/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baroque Portrait Photography Adult Workshop with Lewis Derogene
DESCRIPTION:Register here: $20  \nBack by popular demand\, the Baroque photography workshop\, led by artist and photographer Lewis Dérogène brings you Baroque Photography Workshop. \nAs part of the Lunch + Learn series at MoCA\CT\, this workshop invites participants to not only bring their own lunch but to also bring their own camera or phone to capture beautiful moments of creativity. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore how to channel the elegance and drama of Baroque paintings into their own photography. \nThe workshop will begin with a brief overview of photographers whose works are inspired by the baroque and rococo period. Then participants will choose an image from a selection of provided printouts showing works by Rembrandt\, Caravaggio\, Vermeer\, Anthony Van Dyck and more to recreate for their own individual project. They will create their set up with various choices for backdrops and adjust their subject whether still life or portrait and fix the lighting to give them their desired mood and aesthetic. Once everyone has created their pastiche of a classical painting\, they will then collaborate to create two photographs\, one still life and one figurative. \nBring your camera\smartphone\, props\, fabric\backdrops + a friend! You’ll learn how to set up lighting and backdrops\, use fabric and props to build a scene\, and frame portraits and still-lifes that feel both timeless and exciting. \nAt the end of class\, participants will upload their top shots for a group critique. Images will be displayed on a large monitor for constructive feedback and shared inspiration. \nParticipants are encouraged to share their final portraits on Instagram and tag @MoCA_CT. \nAbout the instructor\nLewis Dérogène\, who also goes by her artistic moniker PhenomenaLewis\, is an artist and photographer based in Stamford\, CT. Her work has been featured in publications such as Culture Icon Zine\, Populist Magazine\, the April 2024 issue of Westport Lifestyle\, and more. Most recently\, she was a featured photographer in acclaimed Italian art critic Giorgio Bonomi’s fourth edition photography book\, The Solitary Body\, Il Corpo Solitario IV.\nShe has an MA in Fashion Art Direction at the Academy of Art University and holds a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts. \nInspired by the rich visual language of Baroque painting\, Dérogène creates compelling portrait and self-portrait photographs that explore and challenge sociopolitical biases within the Black community. \nYou can view more of her work at www.phenomenalewis.com.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/baroque-portrait-photography-adult-workshop-with-lewis-derogene/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek
DESCRIPTION:This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed\, inspired\, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. \n\nSunday\, December 7\, 2025 12-3:30PM\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 5-8:30PM\n\n$125.00 per adult per class\nMaterials included\nJan 15 class is a BYOB social workshop \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/awakencreativeflow/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Patina Play - Artisan Jewelry Workshop with Alison Lee
DESCRIPTION:Register here: $60.00 Materials included\nBYOB and Snacks\nAdult Class \nJoin Alison Lee of CRAFTCAST for a fun and creative social event exploring the possibilities and unique results by applying simple patinas on metal cuffs and bracelets.\nCreate your unique piece of modern jewelry where alchemic color possibilities span from brilliant turquoise to burnt umber and everything in between. Learn how to add further surface embellishments of metallic leaf\, embossing powders\, and a “secret sauce” to create a stunning one-of-a-kind piece.\nYou will leave with a finished\, artisan bracelet to wear or give as a special gift!
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/patina-play-artisan-jewelry-workshop-with-alison-lee-2/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:MoCA\CT Presents: Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:Emmet Cohen is one of today’s most exciting jazz pianists—a Jazz at Lincoln Center artist\, winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards\, and an internet sensation whose YouTube performances have been viewed over 16 million times. His trio delivers performances full of energy\, soul\, and masterful improvisation\, making jazz thrilling for longtime fans and newcomers alike.\n\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to experience live jazz at its very best in MoCA\CT’s intimate gallery space. Reserve your seats now for an unforgettable night of music. \n“…supremely gifted and impassioned artist of the highest order.” – All About Jazz \nMoCA\CT members receive 10% off tickets. \nGeneral Admission: $75Senior: $65Student: $50 \nTickets Here. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Emmet Cohen: \nCohen has achieved a comprehensive position in the world of the creative arts that extends beyond keyboard performance; he is devoted to teaching and presenting new concepts to students. Cohen serves as an international clinician\, visiting schools and colleges offering master classes\, hosting performances\, and giving lectures. In years past Cohen has supported developing artists through his \nwork with Jazz at Lincoln Center and the YoungArts Foundation\, of which he is an alumnus. He creates an educational atmosphere which encourages student performers to be responsive to their audiences. \nEmmet Cohen was the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association; as such he served as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis. In 2023 the Jazz Journalists Association named Cohen Pianist of the Year and Live-stream Producer of the Year for “Live From Emmet’s Place.” He won both the 2014 American Jazz Pianists Competition and the 2011 Phillips Piano Competition at the University of West Florida and\, as a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition\, he was received in the Oval Office by President Obama. \nCohen has appeared in varied international jazz events\, including the Newport\, Monterey\, Detroit\, North Sea\, Bern\, Edinburgh\, and Jerusalem jazz festivals\, as well as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. He has also performed at the Village Vanguard\, the Blue Note\, Dizzy’s Club\, Birdland\, Jazz Standard\, London’s Ronnie Scott’s\, Jazzhaus Montmartre in Copenhagen\, Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall\, the Cotton Club in Tokyo\, and Washington’s Kennedy Center. For many years he was Hammond B-3 organist-in-residence at Harlem’s SMOKE jazz club. \nIn addition to leading the “Emmet Cohen Trio\,” Cohen has appeared regularly with Ron Carter\, Benny Golson\, Jimmy Cobb\, George Coleman\, Jimmy Heath\, Tootie Heath\, Houston Person\, Kurt Elling\, and Billy Hart\, among others\, and is a member of Christian McBride’s “Tip City” trio and the “Herlin Riley Quintet.” He is a Mack Avenue recording artist whose premier releases on that label demonstrate his 21st century recalibration of Harlem’s “stride” piano style: “Uptown in Orbit” (2022) showcases trumpeter Sean Jones and saxophonist Patrick Bartley\, and “Future Stride” (2021) features Marquis Hill and Melissa Aldana. Cohen’s other recordings include “Vibe Provider” (2024)\, a tribute to Funmi Onanaiye; “Masters Legacy Series Volume 5: Houston Person” (2023); “Masters Legacy Series Volume 4: George Coleman” (2019); “Masters Legacy Series Volume 3: Benny Golson and Tootie Heath” (2019); “Dirty in Detroit” (2018); “Masters Legacy Series Volume 2: Ron Carter” (2018)\, a “Downbeat” top-rated album; “Masters Legacy Series Volume 1: Jimmy Cobb” (2017); “Questioned Answer” (2014)\, co-produced with Brian Lynch; “Infinity” (2013)\, featuring his Italian trio: and his acclaimed debut CD “In the Element” (2011)\, with bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Rodney Green. \nCohen holds a Masters Degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music\, where he studied with the esteemed pianist and educator Shelly Berg. In his formative years he was tutored in classical piano at the Manhattan School of Music’s Pre-College Division. \nA dynamic and charismatic performer\, Emmet Cohen possesses wide-ranging talents that are invigorating the contemporary arts world both in the U.S. and abroad and are received enthusiastically worldwide. \nEmmet Cohen is a YAMAHA artist. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MoCA/CT Health & Safety Policy\nClick here for the most up-to-date health and safety guidelines. \nRefund & Weather Policy\nTickets are transferable to another concert of your choice or other individuals. If a concert is cancelled due to weather conditions\, tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date. Please consider the price of unused tickets as a donation. No refunds will be issued. \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/mocact-presents-emmet-cohen-trio/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Performance,Upcoming Performances
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SUMMARY:Museum Closed
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URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/museum-closed-2/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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