City of Danbury

Phoenix Performing
Arts is a performance arts show that celebrates Chinese civilization with
traditional and modern cultural dances, music and martial arts.  The dancers and actors wear costumes of various ethnicities. The
group has toured many cities and towns in Connecticut and other states.  Thousands of people have seen their spectacular
performances. 

The show takes place on Saturday,
January 19th, 2019 in Danbury Library.  Due to limited number of seats,
registration is required.  

If you own your business and do not currently have a video on your landing page, “About Us” section or on social media, you are missing a vital piece of SEO gold! What you will learn:  ·         The power of video views·         Mind blowing video marketing statistics·         How to get your video on TV·         What to look for in hiring a production company·         Take a tour of the Danbury Library’s audio and video recording studiosA “Q & A” will follow the presentation.About the presenter:  Angelo Mendez has been a marketing professional for over 10 yearsand has produced commercials and promos for networks such as ESPN, ABC and workedside-by-side with Comcast and Cablevision to help small to medium sized businesses in Connecticut shine on TV.   He has written countless scripts and is very hands-on when it comes to live and post production.  In addition, he helps numerous businesses with brand exposure, content marketing, and video marketing. Free! Registration required online at danburylibrary.org, click on “View Calendar” or call 203.797.4505, ext. 7730.

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Learn the game, stay for the adventure....Come meet the Danbury Library’s Dungeon Master, and help him in creating a world that you, the player, can interact with. Players go on adventures while working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. Dungeons and Dragons is a pen and paper RPG (Role Playing Game). The game uses a series of dice to help gauge how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals. The game doesn’t require anything other than a few books, paper and pencils, some dice and your imagination.The Dungeon Master uses evocative descriptions to make the game come alive; and players then decide their characters’ actions. The possibilities are endless!  New Players Are WELCOME!

FREE! Tweens (12+), Teens

Danbury Museum & Historical Society to Host The Hat City Ball on Friday, January 25, 2019
Savings Bank of Danbury to Receive Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence

Visit danburymuseum.org to purchase tickets!

Danbury, CT - The Friends of The Danbury Museum & Historical Society will host
their fifth annual Hat City Ball—with a 50s sock hop theme this year!— on Friday,
January 25, 2019. The gala celebrates the museum’s mission to acquire, preserve, and
interpret the history of our city.

As part of the festivities, The Friends of The Danbury Museum & Historical Society will
present Savings Bank of Danbury with The Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence
in recognition of their stalwart dedication to the preservation of Danbury’s historic Main
Street—particularly their iconic building that is part of Banker’s Row— and ongoing
partnership with the museum and commitment to the preservation of the history,
architecture, and heritage of our community.

“The Friends are very excited to host this year’s event and recognize Savings Bank of
Danbury for their work over many decades partnering to preserve the historic integrity of
downtown Danbury. We look forward to bringing the Danbury community together once
again; the Hat City Ball is an essential fundraiser for the museum and supports the
educational programs, history-related events, community outreach, and preservation
efforts of the museum,” stated Joretta Kilcourse, President of The Friends of The
Danbury Museum & Historical Society.

The evening features Mike Caravakis spinning your favorite oldies from the 1950s and
‘60s, an open beer & wine bar, a Surf & Turf meal (vegetarian option available), dancing,
a rockin’ wine pull, and a Sock Hop Prize Pull (for list of items included please visit the
museum’s website in January). The event will be held at The Amber Room Colonnade
and 1950s era clothing—from letter sweaters and poodle skirts to formal attire—is
encouraged, as are, of course, HATS.

The museum is currently seeking sponsors and advertisers for the Hat City Ball 2019.
Donations to this year’s Sock Hop Prize Pull from area businesses are also welcomed.

The Simpsons are coming to the Danbury Library!In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, longtime writer for the #1 animated TV show of all time, Mike Reiss shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon family. He explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show’s writers, animators, actors, and celebrity guests. Mike reminisces about the making of perennially favorite episodes, dishes on what it’s like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers sixty hours a week, and tells what he’s learned after traveling to 71 countries where The Simpsons is watched. Mike also answers a range of questions from Simpsons fans and diehards including:

-          Where is Springfield located?

-          What is the secret of The Simpsons’ success?

-          What do you say to people who say the show has gone downhill?

-          What do you think of Family Guy?

-          And the toughest question of all: Why are all the characters yellow? 

Books available for purchase and signing following the presentation.

Free! Registration required.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Danbury Library.*Snow Date: February 9

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All adult readers are invited to attend this monthly book discussion facilitated by Catherine Riordan, FRIENDS member and volunteer.  Join us for one or all of these engaging discussions.  Funding for the refreshments provided by the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library.  Dates and book titles are:  October 1: "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George SaundersOctober 22: "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline MillerNovember 26: "Autumn" by Ali SmithDecember - No meetingJanuary 2019: "Most Blessed of the Patricrchs" by Annette Gordon-Read and Peter S. OnufFebruary: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray BradburyMarch 25: "The Essex Serpent" by Sarah PerryApril 22: "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer EganMay 20: "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le GuinJune 24: "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris" by David McCulloughFree.  No registration.   

Sahaja Yoga Mediation is a simple, time-honored technique that is easy to learn.  It helps reduce stress and increase wellness.  Start your journey towards being peaceful, balanced, and integrated by connecting with your true self.  Anyone can do it! Free.  No registration.  For ages 10 - adult

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.