We are thrilled to announce the completion of the installation of a new, state of the art, LED lighting system in its DAC Weatherstone Studio. A $100,000 grant for the monumental project was generously provided by The Darien Foundation, who has partnered with the Arts Center for multiple years while the project was planned and implemented.
The Darien Arts Center is hosting Silhouettes, an all-new mixed repertory program from East Coast Contemporary Ballet. The program marks the fourth season of ECCB performing at the Arts Center and is set to music that ranges from classic to contemporary.
We are happy to announce the addition of Rasheem Brown as new Martial Arts Instructor. Rasheem is currently teaching fall Martial Arts classes for all ages that run through January with ongoing registration available. Welcome Rasheem!
Lisa will develop and oversee all visual arts programming at the DAC, which includes classes and workshops for all ages.
The Board of Directors of the Darien Arts Center is pleased to announce the selection of the Arts Center’s new Executive Director, George Colabella. George will assume the overall execution of the mission of the DAC as well as strategic, developmental and operational responsibilities for the town’s only arts non-profit.
The Darien Arts Center has announced the addition of professional dancer Claire St. John and international freelance artist and co-director of East Coast Contemporary Ballet, Alejandro Ulloa as part of an expansion to their dance program, which will take place in the newly renovated DAC Weatherstone Studio this fall.
After over twenty years of teaching dance at the Darien Arts Center, Bonnie Gombos, DAC Dance Director, has announced that she will be leaving the position.
The Darien Arts Center is proud to sponsor BubbleMania!, bursting onto the stage in Darien with Casey Carle and his amazing one-man show on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. The popular mesmerizing performance takes place at the performing arts venue at 65 Tokeneke Road in Darien.
So We Think We Can Dance returns for its 11th year at the Darien Arts Center on Saturday, March 5th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
The Samples are bringing their blend of reggae-influenced rock to the historic Wall Street Theater on March 25 to benefit the Darien Arts Center. A band formed in Colorado in 1987, The Samples has shared the stage with big names such as The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, and Phish. Local favorite, Waller, opens the show at 8 p.m. General admission and limited special event tickets that include VIP seating and drinks are available at darienarts.org. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 18 and older event at the Wall Street Theatre, located at 71 Wall Street in Norwalk. Pictured: The Samples in concert.
