Ricks Picks: January 2022

OUT AND ABOUT

WESTPORT P.A.L. RINK AT LONGSHORE

​​The Westport P.A.L. Rink at Longshore is outdoors and open until mid-March. It is located in the Longshore Club Park that sits right on the Long Island Sound. The rink is open to people of all ages and offers skate rentals. Click the link above for hours of operation.

HAPPY HANDS ART & POTTERY

Happy Hands Art & Pottery allows you to paint your own pottery. After painting your pottery, it can be glazed and fired so it is food safe for everyday use. It is a great way to bring people together to be creative and have fun. Happy Hands welcomes all ages to come down to paint!

THE GLASS HOUSE

The Glass House is a National Historic Landmark that is considered a modern marvel. The artist who built these proportions and the perfectly simplistic house was Philip Johnson. He built the 47-acre estate for himself in New Canaan, Connecticut, and was the first of fourteen structures that Philip built over a span of 50 years. There are tours available to gaze into the beauty in its composition with the rolling landscape. There are also multiple sculptures throughout the property, along with a painting gallery. Click the link above to learn more about this breathtaking piece of art.

FOOD 

MALIBU TACO

Enjoy coastal California cooking with a mix of a lifestyle full liquor bar at Malibu Taco. Located in downtown Fairfield, Malibu Taco offers a place with fantastic food and cocktails. Taste their diverse taco selection, oven-fired open-faced quesadillas, or simple street classics like grilled corn and guacamole. Luckily all their food is served family-style so there is enough to go around.

BARCELONA

Right next door to Hotel Hi-Ho is Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant. Barcelona serves you warm and welcoming tapas inspired by Spanish culture. The menu is constantly changing with seasonal ingredients and specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. Most importantly, Barcelona offers a large selection of wines from South America and Spain.

DOUGHNUT INN

Looking for a staple breakfast place in Fairfield? Try Doughnut Inn’s various types of doughnuts, croissants, and other baked goods. They are top-rated and never disappoint. Also, they have flavored iced coffee that is a fan favorite all around town! Click the link to look at their hours and get there before everything sells out.

MUSIC & COMEDY

PILLOW CONCERT: STEPHANIE AND SAAR 

The celebrated duo, Stephanie and Saar, are performing a piece of four-handed music for piano by an eclectic array of composers. The Pillow Concert Series is part of the Suzuki Schools’ outreach program to bring people of all ages together. The participants are allowed to bring a pillow and get us close with the performers to introduce them to a community of arts. It is a top-quality performance that you won’t want to miss.

A NIGHT OF COMEDY FEATURING GLENN RAYMOND

Stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond is performing at Pieology in Stamford, CT January 15th. He also is a writer and social critic that provokes a smile and laugh on people. You will not want to miss this event so buy tickets today!