Compass A&E

Painter KK Kozik has her studio and ICEHOUSE project space gallery on the historic Green in Sharon, Conn., but her work is shown widely at other venues as well.

Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Kent, Conn., includes Kozik in a group show that is open until March 13.

Learn about the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, Conn., dedicated to the artist whose simple drawings of historic houses and building materials capture so much of the charm of old New England.

If only Edith Wharton could have lived long enough to embrace the wonders of scratch-and-sniff.

The Rolston String Quartet, an award-winning young ensemble from Canada, will perform on Sunday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m. in the McConnell Auditorium of the Daniel Arts Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Mass.

Perhaps you saw Wes Anderson’s wonderful new film, “The French Dispatch,” on the big screen at The Moviehouse in Millerton, N.Y., or another theater and perhaps you were confused by it.

When the sun is shining brightly outside and the snow has finally reached that perfect balance between soft and sleek, what could be better on a winter afternoon than taking a sled to the top of the nearest hill and coasting downward?

For a young musician or dancer, the opportunity to do a formal recital in front of an audience can be thrilling, memorable and perhaps a little terrifying.

For budding future artists, there is perhaps no greater inspiration than to see other young people performing live.

Norfolk, Conn., is a small town (population 1,628) in a fairly remote part of Litchfield County, but it’s full of interesting history and activities if you know where to look.