| Harbor Seal Feedings |
September 9, 2006 (No End Date)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 853-0070
Admission: $10.50Adult/$9.50Senior/$8.50Children
Event Time: 11:45AM; 1:45PM & 3:45PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
The Aquarium's seals are fed daily at 11:45AM, 1:45PM & 3:45PM. Find out all about these seasonal visitors to Long Island Sound. |
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| Pick Your Own at Silverman's Farm |
January 2, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: 451 Sport Hill Rd., Easton.
Phone: (203) 268-0321
Admission: Fee for Petting Zoo & Fruit Picking
Event Time: 9AM-5PM
http://www.silvermansfarm.com
Open farm market with fresh baked pies and pastries and local honey. Florist, greenhouse and animal park. Pick your own seasonal flowers, fruits and vegetables such peaches in the mid-July, apples in Aug (see Apple-picking chart on website), pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in winter. Special events held throughout the year. Please check website for special events listings and current crop pickings. Open year-round, closed only on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and upon inclement weather. |
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| Philip Johnson Glass House Tours |
April 30, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Philip Johnson Glass House Visitors Center, 199 Elm St. (across from the New Canaan Railroad Station), New Canaan
Phone: ((866) 811-4111
Admission: Pls Call for Info
Event Time: Pls Call for Info (866) 811-4111
http://www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org
This famous modern home designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson and nested off Ponus Ridge in New Canaan is opening as a museum under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Johnson bequeathed the 45-acre property to the national trust in 1986 and lived in the Glass House until he died two years ago.
For tickets to tour Philip Johnson's Glass House, visit www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org or call (866) 811-4111.
For tickets to the Grand Opening Gala Picnic on June 23 or to book the Glass House, e-mail Meri Erickson at Meri_Erickson@nthp.org.
The Glass House tours close down during the winter months and open up again in the Spring. |
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| Sundays in the Planetarium at The Stamford Museum & Nature Center |
August 23, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT
Phone: (203) 322-1646
Admission: Adults $3; Children (5 & older) $2; Members Free. Children younger than 5 are not admitted.
Event Time: 3 pm; 2nd Sundays each month
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org
Join us 2nd Sundays in the Planetarium at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center! Planetarium Shows begin promptly at 3 pm. Please note: children younger than 5 are not admitted. |
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| Toy Boat Workshop |
September 13, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 852-0700
Admission: $5 per Child/Plus Admission to Aquarium $10.50Adult/$8.50 Child/$9.50 Senior
Event Time: 11AM-4PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
Drop in to the Martime Aquarium's Boat Shop every Saturday and Sunday between 11AM and 4PM for a fun 20-minute Toy Boat Workshop. Build and decorate a toy sail boat and take home this special souvenir of your visit. |
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| Healthyville, The exhibit for kids about the human body |
December 2, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: $9 per person
Event Time: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
Take a trip to Healthyville, A major exhibit about the human body. Children will be able to step up their knowledge of nutrition, fitness, hygiene and safety as they explore familiar settings like the home, park, market & cafe. They’ll enjoy role-playing doctors and dentists, mastering ten different computer games; driving an ambulance and riding a bike with a human skeleton, among other fun activities. This interactive children’s health expo will
take place throughout the museum. The 1500 square foot exhibit is free with museum admission and will remain at Stepping Stones for approximately five years. |
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| African Penguins |
February 12, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Location: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St.
Phone: (203) 852-0700
Admission: Included with gen. admission: $11.75 adults, $10.75 seniors, $9.75 children 2-12
Event Time: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
Come fall in love with this small colony of African penguins, in a new outdoor exhibit on the Aquarium's riverfront courtyard. Plenty of viewing windows to watch above & below the water. A complement to the Aquarium's other current special exhibit, "African Underwater Safari." |
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| Stratford BioBlitz |
July 31, 2009 - August 1, 2010
Location: Friday, July 31, 5 PM - Short Beach. Saturday, August 1, 11 AM at Roosevelt Forest
Phone: (203) 394-6565
Admission: Free
http://www.peabody.yale.edu/explore/bioblitz
Join us for our next BioBlitz, sponsored by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, with insect gathering to be held in Stratford. Insect sampling with Larry Gall of the Yale Peabody Museum Division of Entomology. More Bioblitz at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo on Saturday, August 1, 11 AM - 3 PM(see listing).
BioBlitz BACKGROUND: During a BioBlitz researchers and biological surveyors collect data for 24 hours on the diversity of species that occur within a town’s open spaces. There are several BioBlitz events each year throughout Connecticut. One of the main goals of a BioBlitz is to collect data from a single town in multiple seasons to see how the species diversity of a place changes annually. Habitats available for the Stratford survey include 2 beaches, a salt marsh, a cranberry bog, rivers, streams, ponds, and a mixed hardwood forest. |
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| Norwalk Winter Farmers Market |
November 28, 2009 - March 27, 2010
Location: 61 Wall St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 723-8885
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10AM-2PM
http://www.gazybrosfarm.net
The First Norwalk Winter Indoor Farmers Market is launched with six local farms offering seasonal bounty such as fruits & vegetables, honey & maple syrup, eggs, pork, beef, seafood, baked goods, plants, jams, jellies, goat's milk & soap, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, collards, Brussel sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale & arugula.
For more information and to participate, please contact gazybrothersfarm@sbcglobal.net |
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| (Not) Just for Kids 1st Program at South Norwalk Branch Library |
 December 12, 2009 - March 13, 2010
Location: South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-2790
Admission: Free
Event Time: various - see program dates
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
"(Not)Just for Kids" Music Of The Norwalk Symphony
AT SOUTH NORWALK BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTED BY NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Norwalk Public Library hosts the first (Not)Just For Kids musical program of The Norwalk Symphony at The South Norwalk Branch Library for children and their parents on Saturday, December 12, 11 am - 12 pm. This program featuring woodwind instruments will be presented in the Branch second floor Friends of the Norwalk Public Library Community Room.
Join the musicians for interactive fun featuring Woodwind instruments of a symphony orchestra! Listen as the musicians demonstrate their instruments and answer questions. Children can then play the instruments provided by the orchestra musicians and make their own music. Fun for the whole family, this program will spark your child's imagination through the magic of music making.
The next three programs are: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 11 am - 12 pm at The Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue featuring Strings; Saturday, March 13,11 am - 12 pm at The South Norwalk Branch Library featuring Percussion; and Saturday, April 17, 2 pm - 4 pm at The South Norwalk Branch Library featuring Brass.
The Branch Library is located at 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk and for further information contact the South Norwalk Branch Library Children's Department at 203-899-2790, ext. 3.
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| Monthly Book Nook |
December 27, 2009 - December 2, 2010
Location: 33 Quality Street, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5197
Admission: 0
Event Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Friends of the Trumbull Library
Monthly Book Nook Sale in the Community Room of the Trumbull Library
SATURDAY, JAN 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Friends of the Trumbull Library will hold their monthly Book Nook sale on Saturday,
Jan. 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Community Room of the Trumbull Library on Quality Street off Main Street. Great selection of hardcover books, paperbacks, CD’s, DVD’s and Videos, Puzzles, and Small Toys. Donations of gently used items accepted during sale hours. (Tax receipts available ) There will be a wonderful selection of non-fiction at half price. |
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| NCNC Cross Country Ski Club |
 January 11, 2010 - March 15, 2010
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10 for the season.
Event Time: 7 a.m. (before work/school), 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
All Winter Season! Times vary
Join New Canaan Nature Center for cross country ski treks through our 40 acres. Times will either be 7 a.m. (before work/school), 4 p.m. AND/OR, for adventurous skiers, 8 p.m. to enjoy the solitude of winter at night!
This program is open to ALL AGES, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
NCNC does not rent skis or equipment, bring your own gear. If you don’t have experience, we can help with the basics, giving introductory lessons. Email cbrown@newcanaannature.org to be added to the club distribution list. |
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| Play with Your Food |
January 19, 2010 - April 6, 2010
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 293-8831
Admission: $42
Event Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm
http://www.playwithyourfood.org
Play With Your Food, a well known, popular theatre program including buffet lunch, professional readings of one act-plays and discussion with actors, announces its 2010 schedule. The series will be offered from 12noon - 1:30pm at the Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, on Tuesdays, January 19th, February 9th, March 9th and April 6th. |
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| Read Around the World in Eight Months at The South Norwalk Branch Children's Library |
 January 20, 2010 - May 18, 2011
Location: South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-2790
Admission: Free
Event Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
South Norwalk Branch Library
Read Around the World In Eight Months Book Club - Registration Required - 12 Limit
The South Norwalk Branch Children’s Library invites children in grades 5 - 8 to participate in The Stew Leonard III Children's Library Read Around the World in Eight (8) Months book club on the third Wednesday of each month, from January to August, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Books should be read prior to attending the book club each month.
The following books will be discussed and each location STOP is mentioned:
January 20, 2010, "The Way of Our People" by Arnold Griese, STOP: Alaska;
February 17, 2010, "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, STOP: Canadian Wilderness;
March 17, 2010, "The Watsons go to Birmingham (1963)"by Christopher Paul Curtis, STOP: Detroit MI and Birmingham, AL;
April 21, 2010, "Paco, A Latino Boy in the United States"by Margarita Moguel Robleda, STOP: Guatemala;
May 19, 2010, "The Other Side of Truth"by Beverly Naidoo, STOP: Nigeria;
June 16, 2010, "Drita, My Homegirl"by Jenny Lombard, STOP: Kosovo/Kosova;
July 21, 2010, Tangled Threads"by Pegi Deitz Shea, STOP: Thailand;
August 18, 2010, "The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner"by Laurence Yep, STOP: China.
Multiple copies of each title are available in the Branch Children’s Department.
The book club is limited to 12 children. Registration is necessary. Please call 203 899-2790 x3 for more information or to register. Please do not register via voicemail.
The book club will run the following school year from October 2010 - May 2011.
The South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. 203-2790.
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| Girls Club |
January 27, 2010 - May 26, 2010
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: $10 museum members, $15 non-members
Event Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
http://www.fairfieldhs.org/calendar.php?date=2009-12
Learn about what girls did in the past! Bring your favorite doll, make a craft or delicious food to eat. Fee: $10 museum members, $15 non-members. Caregivers optional/free of charge. For ages 8 and up, please pre-register: 259-1598.
This event takes place once a month on Wednesdays Jan 27, Feb 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26. |
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| Arboriculture 2010 |
 February 2, 2010 - March 16, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Please Call
Event Time: 6-9 pm
http://www.BartlettArboretum.org
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens will be offering Arboriculture; a certificate course in tree care and maintenance. The course will prepare individuals who are planning to take the Connecticut Arborist Licensing Examination given by the Department of Environmental Protection. The course covers all topics pertinent to modern tree care including tree identification, soil health, urban forestry, pesticides, pruning, bracing, cabling, insurance and legal matters.The course meets primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings beginning in February and running through March. Call 203-322-6971 to register or for questions, visit www.bartlettarboretum.org or email education@bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective |
 February 11, 2010 - January 11, 2011
Location: The Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch Library
Join us for the second event in our Black History Month Celebration.
Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective with Dr. Derrick D. McKisick, Fairfield University Professor of History.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| 'Meet The Chefs' in March - Local Restaurant Chefs Featured at Norwalk Public Library System |
 February 18, 2010 - March 29, 2010
Location: Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Corner Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-2780
Admission: Free
Event Time: 6:30 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
‘MEET THE CHEFS’ IN MARCH
LOCAL RESTAURANT CHEFS FEATURED AT THE LIBRARIES
Sign up now to Meet The Chefs in March! The Norwalk Library System is hosting four cooking demonstrations featuring some of our city’s most popular restaurants. You can ask questions, maybe learn some of their secrets, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the people who make our lives so much tastier!
Registration online by March 1 - attendance limited - Meigas, March 2 and Strada 18, March 16 at the South Norwalk Branch Library and The Stand, March 22 and Coromandel, March 29 at the Norwalk Public Library - details of featured restaurants listed below.
Each chef will demonstrate a recipe of his or her own choosing. Audience members can see these experts in action making the dishes that have made their restaurants so well-loved.
There is no charge for the programs, but attendance is limited, and you must register on the library website at www.norwakpubliclibrary.org by March 1. You can register for any or all of the programs; they will all start at 6:30 and end by 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, March 2 at the South Norwalk Branch Library:
Meigas (Galician for sorceresses), located at 10 Wall St., offers the highest quality, most authentic Spanish cuisine.
Tuesday, March 16 at the South Norwalk Branch Library:
Strada 18 apizza e vino, located at 122 Washington St., was inspired by a restaurant on the highway between Florence and Siena, a casual pizza place with high quality ingredients and fine wine.
Monday, March 22 at the Norwalk Public Library Auditorium:
The Stand vegan restaurant, located at 31 Wall St., is a sunny storefront serving raw vegan food, fresh juices, smoothies, and salads for all ages, including toddlers and teens.
Monday, March 29 at the Norwalk Public Library Auditorium:
Coromandel Indian bistro, located at 86 Washington St. , follows a unique blend of spices and diverse styles of cooking from the different Indian states, which has evolved over many centuries.
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Corner of Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. 203-899-2780 ext 109. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT. 203-899-2790.
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| Lenten Fish Dinner (Fridays) |
February 19, 2010 - March 26, 2010
Location: 2301 Main Street, STratford
Phone: (203) 378-2644
Admission: Seniors - $8, Adults $9 - $13, Children under 10 eat free
Event Time: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Stratford
Lenten Fish Dinners (Fridays)
First Congregational Church of Stratford – 2301 Main St., Stratford
Fresh Fish: Baked or Fried, Crab Cakes, Fried Clams, Fried Scallops or Fried Shrimp. Each dinner comes with a choice of baked potato, French fries or coleslaw and a dessert and beverage.
Seniors just $8, Adults $9 - $13. Children under 10 eat free! |
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| PRINT WHAT? Exhibition |
February 19, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Location: 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Admission and Parking are Free
Event Time: Reception on Friday, February 19 from 6PM to 9PM. Gallery hours Friday through Sunday from Noon to 5PM.
http://www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Association presents Stamford, CT with the PRINT WHAT? Exhibition. PRINT WHAT? is an art exhibit of printed works by the members of the LAA, offered in conjunction with free workshops demonstrating printmaking in action. The Loft Artists Association invites their community to visit, mingle, and view a collection of monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs and silkscreens. Opening reception on Friday, February 19th from 6pm to 9pm. The show continues from Friday, February 19 through Sunday, March 21. There are free weekend print workshops offered on Saturday, February 27th and on Saturday, March 13th from 1pm to 4pm. Come and visit the Loft Artists Gallery at 845 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 323-4153. Admission and parking are free, but we do suggest a $5.00 donation. Ages 3 and up are welcome. www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Association, a non-profit organization, has resided in the South End of Stamford for over 30 years, offering art exhibitions, workshops, and educational events to their community. We greatly appreciate your support in the arts and invite you to join in the festivities. |
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| Weekend Get-Away Rate $69 W/BKFST |
 February 19, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 25 Old Stratford Rd. Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: (203) 447-1000
Admission: NA
Event Time: NA
Weekend Get-Away Package
Weekend Get-Away Rate of $69 includes Hot Breakfast for 2.
Rate Code: WGA |
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| The First Annual Westport-Weston Restaurant Week |
February 28, 2010 - March 6, 2010
Location: Westport and Weston CT
Phone: (203) 227-9234
Admission: Listed above
Event Time: Lunch and Dinner
http://www.westportwestonchamber.com
The First Annual Westport-Weston Restaurant Week, spearheaded by the newly revitalized Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, will offer consumers great deals, the opportunity to experience some new restaurants, as well as re-visit some of their favorites.
Sunday, February 28 through Saturday, March 6, 2010, participating restaurants will offer a special prix fixe lunch and dinner menu during the entire week. The number of courses and inclusion of beverages may vary. (excludes tax and gratuity) Details and participating restaurants can be found on www.westportwestonchamber.com
$15.00 lunch & $25.00 dinner (casual restaurants)
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$20.00 lunch & $35.00 dinner (higher end)
or
Special Family Style Menu for a 4 person minimum |
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| ADAPT A COTTAGE GARDEN TO NEW ENGLAND AT THE FAIRCHILD-NICHOLS LIBRARY |
March 2, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Fairchild-Nichols Library, 1718 Huntington Tpke., Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5196
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10:30 AM
Trumbull Library System
Master Gardener Amy Ziffer focuses on what makes a cottage garden and how to adapt a style we associate with the English gardening tradition to our more challenging climate. This is a free event but reservations required by calling the Fairchild-Nichols branch at 202-452-5196 or online at www.trumbullct-library.org. |
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| Currier & Ives and Their Rivals : Art Exhibit |
March 2, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Phone: (203) 762-7257
Admission: Free to members, $5 suggested donation
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilton Historical Society
Currier & Ives and Their Rivals art exhibit, Tuesday, March 2 through June, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Featuring 19th century lithographs depicting scenes of sporting events, marine vessels, rural life and Native American portraits. Exhibit hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Staff guided period room tours are available at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday. Free to Society members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Information: www.wiltonhistorical.org or 762-7257. |
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| LARA HERSCOVITH, CT'S STATE TROUBADOUR, PERFORMS AT THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY |
March 2, 2010 - March 8, 2010
Location: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5197
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 PM
Trumbull Library System
The Mallett Foundation Concert Series presents Connecticut’s State Troubadour 2009-2010, Lara Herscovitch, an award-winning, singer-songwriter with pop, jazz, blues and Latin influences. This is a free event. Doors will open at 1:45 pm. For more information, please call the Library at 452-5197. |
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| Tapas Wine Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Class 3 of 4 |
March 3, 2010
Location: Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Soft Elegant Reds: This class will include the greatest of light-bodied and food-friendly reds from Spain and South America covering the regions of Rioja, Bierzo, Argentina and Chile. Varietals to be tried will include Tempranillo, Mencia, Bonarda and Pinot Noir. Tapas will include: Cauliflower-Fennel Cazuela, Lamb Chops with Romesco, Roast Duck with Dried Cherries
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Art Lovers Tour and Overnight stay at Harbor House Inn |
March 4, 2010
Location: 165 Shore Road
Phone: (203) 637-0145
Admission: 225.00 plus 12% tax
Event Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
http://www.hhinn.com
Art Lovers Tour and Package at Habor House Inn. Stay one evening at the Harbor House Inn and enjoy a private tour on March 5th at The Polich-Tallix Fine Art Foundry, package includes transportation,tour and three course luncheon at Tourches restaurant overlooking the Hudson River! This is a wonderful and special package ! |
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| Black Rock Film Series - Kickoff Event Out of the Poison Tree |
 March 4, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: 203337*9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Out of the Poison Tree
Out of the Poison Tree (2007)
On the eve of the long-awaited Khmer Rouge trial, an American survivor of the genocide returns to Cambodia hoping to unlock the mystery of her father's disappearance in 1975.
Following the film there will be a discussion led by Gail Ostrow.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| EXHIBIT: A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks |
March 4, 2010 - April 22, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free with admission
Event Time: 10am-4pm
EXHIBIT:
A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks
March 4 – April 22, 2010
Opening Thursday, March 4 7:00pm
Participating in "social networks" is one of today's popular trends, but social networks have been around for a long time in different forms. Like today, they have been used to build awareness of current issues and motivate social action. A Bird's-Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks looks at the achievements of several remarkable citizen scientists, past and present, who have effectively used social networking to advance the work of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Mabel Osgood Wright, a resident of Fairfield in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a skilled "social connector," photographer, author, and activist who was instrumental in securing the Birdcraft wildlife sanctuary and founding the CAS in 1914 through her many contacts in the community. Today teams of volunteer citizen scientists and the staff at CAS centers throughout the state conduct research, incorporating popular social networking technology to support their initiatives. The exhibition, which includes artifacts and documents from the CAS and Fairfield Museum collections as well as other lenders, will explore the evolving work of the CAS, beginning with Wright's history of marshaling community resources, and extending to today's current projects, research tools, and social networks. The exhibition, guest curated by William Frank Mitchell of the CAS . |
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| Greens Farms Academy Student Readings |
March 4, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free with admission
Event Time: 7pm
In conjuction with the opening of the Exhibit, A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks |
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| Spice Up the Winter Blues with Chef Julia Deane |
March 4, 2010
Location: Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Come out for the evening and bring your friends. In a hands-on environment we will feast on these traditional dishes with a modern twist and you will learn some great new cooking tips to last a lifetime. Learn to cook: Chili Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons, Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Pizza, Cajun Spiced Fish with a Creamy Rock Shrimp Sauce, Herb Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Broccoli
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Spice Up the Winter Blues with Chef Julia Deane |
March 4, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Come out for the evening and bring your friends. In a hands-on environment we will feast on these traditional dishes with a modern twist and you will learn some great new cooking tips to last a lifetime. Learn to cook: Chili Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons, Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Pizza, Cajun Spiced Fish with a Creamy Rock Shrimp Sauce, Herb Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Broccoli
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Spring Into Fashion presented by The Center Women. |
 March 4, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0961
Admission: $36
Event Time: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
A day of 15% off shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, Stamford, culminating in a mother-daughter fashion show with familiar faces walking down the runway! Shopping begins at 10 a.m. Fashion show and reception begin at 6:45 p.m.
$36 per person, includes shopping pass and fashion show. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Wendy Bennett at 203-487-0961 or wbennett@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Stephen Schwartz & Friends |
 March 5, 2010
Location: 649 Frogtown Road, New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-4634
Admission: Students $60, Concert $125, Concert/Reception $225
Event Time: 7:30 PM
More Info & Tickets
Stephen Schwartz & Friends Concert "Defying Gravity".
Stephen Schwartz, Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning composer and lyricist, (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) will perform a concert with his friends - Broadway Tony winner Debbie Gravitte and Broadway & award winning cabaret singer Scott Coulter. Evening to benefit Connecticut's new professional regional theater company - The Summer Theatre of New Canaan and will be performed at the New Canaan Country School Theater. Evening begins at 7:30pm with a silent auction. Concert 8PM. Post show reception follows.
Summer Theatre of New Canaan is a 501c3 non-profit arts organiztion. |
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| ,Seductive Romance |
March 6, 2010 - March 7, 2010
Location: 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: 2033251407X10
Admission: $19/69, Kids come free on Sunday
Event Time: 8pm and 3pm
http://www.stamfordsymphony.org
Dedicated to passion, country and another man’s wife.
The Stamford Symphony with Eckart Preu, conductor and Cecile Licad, piano.
GRIEG Holberg Suite
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No.2
BRAHMS Serenade No.2
Maestro Preu will share secrets and stories behind the music on stage one hour before the concert. Kids Come Free on Sunday.
MusiKids, an interactive education experience for children ages 6 – 12, takes place onstage before the Sunday concert. For more information visit www.Stamfordsymphony.org, call Elaine Carroll at 203-325-1407 x14 or e-mail Ecarroll@stamfordsymphony.org
Saturday, March 6 @ 8 pm Sunday, March 7 @ 3 pm |
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| Creative Kids Art |
March 6, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Learn about some of the places Portuguese explorers traveled and make your own Caravel ship. |
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| Matzah Ball Dance: For girls ages 6 to 11 and their dads |
 March 6, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0973
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
M $25 per “couple”, $10 per additional child:NM $35 per “couple”, $10 per additional child. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 203-487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org ******
The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Sap to Sugar - Campfire & Maple Syrup Demonstration |
 March 6, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $8 per member, $18 per non-member
Event Time: 1:00 PM
Earthplace
Since the sap is rising in the sugar maple trees, spring can’t be far off. Find out how tree sap becomes liquid gold and experience the sweet taste of spring. Enjoy a winter campfire with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows to take the chill off. This is a “how to do this at home” program. There will be a story, craft and maple syrup tasting. Rain cancels campfire only. Fun for all ages. |
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| Matzah Ball Dance: For girls ages 2 to 5 and their dads |
 March 7, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave.,Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0973
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
M $25 per “couple”, $10 per additional child; NM $35 per “couple”, $10 per additional child. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 203-487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org ******
The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Meet the Author Series - David M. Walker |
 March 8, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 7:00 PM
David M. Walker
Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Don’t miss this very special event. Mr. Walker has recently moved to Black Rock and will be discussing his new book at his neighborhood library. Signed copies of Mr. Walker’s book will be available for purchase.
David M. Walker is President and CEO of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Black Rock Film Series - Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb |
 March 9, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Dr. Strangelove
Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Arguably the greatest black comedy ever made, Stanley Kubrick's cold-war classic is the ultimate satire of the nuclear age.
Refreshments will be served.
Cosponsored by the Arts and Entertainment Committee of the
Black Rock NRZ.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Science of the Arboretum |
 March 9, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members Free, Non-members Free with garden admission.
Event Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Drop in to get a behind the scenes look at what research projects are being done at the Arboretum. Arboretum staff will be giving tours of the Herbarium and discussing projects being conducted both on the grounds and off site.
For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Zoo Tots |
 March 9, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Location: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06610
Phone: (203) 394-6563
Admission: $10 for Zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child.
Event Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
http://www.beardsleyzoo.org
This program is for children 18 months to three years, who are accompanied by an adult, may includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session, entitled “Animals Marching,” will focus on animal movement and motion. Pre-registration is required by calling 203-394-6563. The cost is $10 for Zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child. |
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| Poison Prevention |
March 10, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue< Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 10:30-11:30pm
Discover ways to keep your home safe and sound with environment health expert Rhonda Pales, Connecticut Department of Public Health. |
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| Tapas Wine Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 4 of 4 |
March 10, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Bold, Assertive Reds: This class will reveal the most significant of intense red wines from both Spain and South America, covering the regions of Ribera del Duero, Toro, Catalunya, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Varietals to be tried will include Tempranillo, Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Tannat. Tapas will include: Chicken Livers with Oloroso Sherry, Truffled Polenta with Goat Cheese, Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Root Vegetables
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Slow & Low Springtime Cooking with Chef Matt Storch |
March 11, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Join Chef Matt Storch of SoNo’s Match restaurant for one of his most popular classes as he gives it a spring makeover. Slow cooking with light braises using all the new season’s bounties!
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| TAP Cafe |
 March 11, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $20 per person
Event Time: 5:30-7:30pm
The Palace Theatre, an historic theater in Downtown Stamford, and a unique venue for arts and entertainment, is excited to launch a monthly social event that will bring together young professionals, Fairfield County residents, and local companies. The concept is simple: a change in one's social calendar, a "Happy Hour" of sorts, where folks can get together over great food and beverages, enjoy the arts/entertainment, and a little networking, in a fabulous setting. |
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| Ferns |
 March 12, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 10:00-11:30am
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
A lecture and hands-on look into the world of ferns. With over 12,000 species, ferns can be found in many places, from lakes and streams to dry rock crevices and everywhere in between. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Open House and Guest Night Dance Party |
March 12, 2010
Location: 627 Post Road East, Westport
Phone: (203) 454-9400
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.ballroomdancewestport.com
Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio hosts Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party on Friday, March 12, 2010
FREE introductory private lessons can be scheduled on Friday, March 12 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guest Night Dance Party 8:15pm – 10:00pm is FREE to all our students, their guests and anyone who has not been to our studio before. The evening program
includes a beginner’s class in Salsa and Swing on March 12, special performances by students.
Practice new steps in relaxed atmosphere with the great music on the best dance floor. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Come check out our studio and give dancing a try. You just might find what you're looking for.
Space is limited, reservation is required, please call 203-454-9400 or visit www.ballroomdancewestport.com |
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| Puscifer |
 March 12, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $40 / $35
Event Time: 8:00pm
My name is Maynard James Keenan. Welcome to Puscifer, my creative subconscious. Welcome to my island of misfit ideas who've found no home with TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, or CADUCEUS.
Opening Acts: Americas Funny Man Neil Hamburger and Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival |
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| River City Slim & the Zydeko Hogs |
March 12, 2010
Location: The Center at 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5065
Admission: $5.00 per person
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.trumbull-ct.gov
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of the steamy bayous of southwestern Louisiana to the hills of New England. The Zydeco Hogs cook up a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat.
Cabaret seating: bring your own refreshments. Doors open 7p.m..Tickets $5.00 203-452-5065. |
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| The Fully Monty at Bridgeport's Playhouse on the Green! |
 March 12, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Location: Playhouse on the Green, 177 State St, Bridgeportm, CT 06604
Phone: (866) 811-4111
Admission: $26-29
Event Time: 8pm Fri & Sat, 3pm Sun
Playhouse on the Green
The Full Monty is a heart-warming musical comedy that will have you cheering for underdogs everywhere! Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, the show exposes the spirit and determination of six out-of-work and out-of-shape steelworkers, desperate for money and respect, who find themselves contemplating a one-night-only striptease. (NOTE: the production contains brief nudity & adult language and is not suggested for those under 18. It IS suggested, however, for all adults looking for a great night of entertainment with a timely theme…and ladies looking for a fun ‘Girls’ Night Out’!) |
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| Monster Jam |
March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $35.25 (VIP), $20.25/Adult and $10.25/Kids (2-12)
Event Time: 3-13-10 @ 2pm & 7pm 3-14-10 @ 2pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
Welcome to Monster Jam, an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. |
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| Critters & Crafts |
 March 13, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| Dinner with Friends: A Gourmet Gala |
 March 13, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford .
Phone: (203) 487-0961
Admission: Call
Event Time: 7:15 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Festive night of dinner parties at homes throughout Stamford to benefit the programs and services of the Jewish Community Center. Dinners are preceded by a cocktail party at the JCC. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Wendy Bennett at 203-487-0961 or wbennett@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Happy Birthday Stepping Stones! |
March 13, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 10am-5pm
Come celebrate the museum's 10th birthday with special activities including live music and performances, face painting, arts and crafts activities, birthday cake and free admission all day. |
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| Nature Deficit Disorder |
 March 13, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 10:00-11:30am
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
A program that explores the term Nature Deficit Disorder, coined by Richard Louv in his book, Last Child in the Woods. Attendees will discuss the causes behind this disturbing trend, along with strategies and solutions to reconnect the next generation of children to nature and the outdoors. Class will be held at UConn Stamford. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email education@bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Sons of Portugal Dance Group |
March 13, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Enjoy music and dance from Portugal. Part of the museum's Around the World program. |
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| Tropical Rainforests of the World |
 March 13, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 1:00-2:30pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Warm up with a slideshow and discussion on the tropical rainforests of the world, their plants and their importance. Findings and photos from a recent research trip to Peru will be shared. Class will be held at UConn Stamford. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| A Festival of Purcell and Britten |
 March 14, 2010
Location: Trinity Church 36 Main Street, Newtown
Phone: 2034269070x.11
Admission: Free
Event Time: 4:00 pm
Anthems of the season by the Choir of Men & Women and the Trinity Choristers of Trinity Church. The concert will feature Britten's Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac sung by Michael Doran, countertenor and Gordon Jones, tenor. Directed by Fiona Smith Sutherland. |
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| American Red Cross Babysitters Course |
 March 14, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0990
Admission: M $85 / NM $95.
Event Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Girls and boys ages 11 – 15, learn the skills you need to be a great babysitter! For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Ellen Pradella at 203-487-0990 or epradella@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| From Bach to Sinatra |
 March 14, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: M $5/ NM $7.
Event Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Join us for this new and dynamic lecture/presentation that will help you understand what makes music "tick" and what to listen for in the music. Hear and analyze classical music, popular songs, Latin and gypsy music. Participants will gain a thorough and deeper understanding of all styles of music, thereby enhancing their listening experience. For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org |
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| Mozart & Friends Recitals 2010 |
March 14, 2010
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery of Westport
Phone: 2033251407X10
Admission: Tickets $28.
Event Time: 4 pm
http://www.stamfordsymphony.org
Stamford Symphony's principal flutist Elizabeth Mann and her accompanist Margaret Kampmeier will bring some hot woodwind music to a cold afternoon. Steinway Piano Gallery of Westport. Tickets $28. For more information visit www.Stamfordsymphony.org, call Elaine Carroll at 203-325-1407 x14 or e-mail Ecarroll@Stamfordsymphony.org |
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| Stamford Young Artists Philharmonice |
March 14, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 532-1278
Admission: Adult: $20 / Seniors: $13 / All students and music teachers admitted free.
Event Time: 7:00pm
A regional youth symphony founded by Salvatore Princiotti, continues its 50th Anniversary Concert Season on Sunday, March 14 at 7 PM at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. Performance pieces for the concert include the Prelude and Fugue by Handel (Kindler), La Forza Del Destino by Verdi, Symphony No 7 by Schubert, the 1st Movement from the Violin Concerto in Gm by Bruch, Variations, by Weber, and the Slavonic Dance #8 by Dvorak. Soloists: Brandan Ko, clarinet; Sophie Pariot, violin. |
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| Book Signing At Norwalk Public Library - SONO Baking Company Cookbook and John Barricelli |
March 15, 2010
Location: Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT, Corner Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue
Phone: (203) 899-2780
Admission: Free
Event Time: 6 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
BOOK SIGNING AT NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SONO BAKING COMPANY COOKBOOK AND JOHN BARRICELLI
On Monday, March 15, 2010, the Norwalk Public Library is hosting a book signing by John Barricelli for his newly released The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook at 6 pm, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
The SoNo Baking Company & Café is the creation of John Barricelli who had a vision of creating artisan breads, top quality French style pastries, specialty cakes in a homey, inviting Bakery/Café.
For fans of PBS’s Everyday Baking from Everyday Food and home bakers seeking one easy-to-follow reference for all their sweet and savory baking needs, from breakfast breads to beautiful party cakes, John Barricelli, owner of The SoNo Baking Company & Café, presents 125 recipes for sweet and savory breads and baked goods, with a focus on techniques and finishing skills to produce beautiful, bakery-quality results at home. His cookbook is a comprehensive and inviting cookbook with easy-to-follow directions. It will empower novices and advanced bakers to revamp their baking repertoires and create new variations on old favorites.
With the opening of The SoNo Baking Company & Café John realized his dream of owning a Bakery/Café . It is located in popular South Norwalk, CT (known as SoNo) in a renovated former warehouse. The open kitchen and bakery provides a view of hearth breads being baked in a deck oven imported from Italy, gorgeous cakes being decorated, and delicate pastries being carefully constructed - all while you dine in a homey, inviting Café which offers a simple, delicious menu.
John was involved in TV production, developing and testing Ms. Martha Stewart’s 1998 show, working with guest chefs and becoming an on-air personality. He often appeared with Ms. Stewart, showcasing his many talents. In 2003, a televised version of Everyday Food was being developed to feature real people who worked as cooks for the company - and also had busy and demanding lives. John was among the five chosen for an ensemble cast. Everyday Food went into production, was sold to PBS and can be seen in 80% of the television market nationally.
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Corner of Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. 203-899-2780 ext 109.
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| A Morning for Moms: Kids, Kitchens and Food |
 March 16, 2010
Location: Ring's End, 129 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 761-1000
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Ring's End
Ring's End Lumber will host a free “Morning for Moms” seminar from 10:30 a.m. – noon on Tuesday, March 16 in the Kitchen Design Center of the Wilton store. Color Consultant Rita T will be on hand to guide moms in an exploration of “New Colors in the Kitchen” and Michele Liguori will share tips on encouraging children to eat healthy foods, “Getting Beyond Pasta, Pizza and Nuggets.” Limited seating is available; parents are encouraged to pre-register by sending an email to RitaTMcCaf@aol.com.
“Kitchens have multiple color surfaces, with the cabinet choices accounting for as much as 70% of the surface area,” observed Rita T. “The colors of countertops, backsplash tiles and floor are also more permanent choices, but there are wonderful options for transforming this central family living space by incorporating new color trends for walls, ceiling and table settings. Among the innovative products from Benjamin Moore is an erasable, washable chalkboard paint that can be applied directly to the wall, creating a custom surface for family members to leave messages and drawings for each other,” she said.
For families that are considering a kitchen renovation, Ring’s End offers design services and cabinet lines for a variety of budgets, as well as natural stone and other counter surfaces. Updating architectural hardware and adding decorative moulding and millwork treatments can also refresh a tired kitchen, she added.
Ring’s End Kitchen & Bath Designers Christina Devos and Holly Wright will also be on hand to answer questions.
Michele Liguori, who is a sought-after speaker to PTO’s, corporate and youth groups, noted that visual appeal can account for 85% of a child’s decision whether or not to try new foods. Observing that parents already know they need to encourage nutritious eating, she will suggest chef secrets and innovative presentations to improve kids’ acceptance of healthy choices. Her presentation will also share a few “covert operations” that encourage children to try healthy foods. Among Chef Liguori’s suggestions for “Getting Beyond Pasta, Pizza and Nuggets” is the use of cones, “foodsicle”/kebab and “:shreddible edibles,” as well as using “miniware.” She will also provide recipes that subtly add the necessary serving portions of fruits and vegetables into favorite foods.
Rita T, a former elementary school teacher who is widely recognized by her trademark hat, has more than forty years experience in the design world, spanning product development, interior design and color consulting. Her practical approach to decorating encourages families to recycle furnishings and add pieces, using color as the catalyst to create harmonious and useable space as rooms evolve. Focusing primarily on color for the past ten years, she creates an annual “colors for your life” palette based on current trends and personalized for her clients. She is at the Ring’s End Paint Center in Wilton from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at the newly opened Ring’s End Paint & Design Center in Norwalk on Saturdays.
In-store color consultations are complimentary. Rita T can also be engaged as an independent color consultant to visit clients’ homes and help them create a custom color palette for individual or multiple rooms or a home’s exterior.
Ring's End Lumber in Wilton is located at 129 Danbury Road (route 7). Hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Thursday until 7 p.m. Call the store at (203) 761-1000 or (866) 842-7833 (toll free).
Ring's End Lumber provides a one-stop source for lumber, millwork and building materials, kitchen and bath cabinetry, paint and painting supplies, architectural hardware, tools, and hardware for area contractors, decorators and homeowners. Known for the quality and depth of its inventory and the expertise of its staff for more than 100 years, Ring's End has full-service stores in Darien, Bethel, Branford, Niantic, New Milford, Wilton, CT, and Lewisboro, NY, a stand-alone Paint Center in New London, CT, a new Paint & Design Center in Norwalk, CT, a custom moulding and millwork manufacturing facility in Milford, CT, and a central distribution and education center in Stratford, CT. Visit Ring’s End on the Web at www.ringsend.com. |
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| Carrie Underwood |
 March 16, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $35, $45, $55
Event Time: 7:30 pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
Carrie Underwood featuring special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia |
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| Meet Your State Senator - An Open Forum With State Senator Anthony J. Musto |
 March 16, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
State Senator Anthony J. Musto
Senator Musto will be at the library to discuss this year's legislative session and to answer constituent questions.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| St. Patrick's Day |
March 17, 2010
Location: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06610
Phone: (203) 394-6565
Admission: Kids wearing green get in for free with a paying adult
Event Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
http://www.beardsleyzoo.org
A little short on green these days? Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo can help! Kids wearing anything green today will have the luck ‘o the Irish on their side and get in free when accompanied by a paying adult! |
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| Supper & Song |
 March 17, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0965
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
A guest entertainer in a concert for young children. M $7 each in advance, $9 after Mar. 15 / NM $9 in advance, $11 after Mar. 15. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or call Sarah Fradkin 203-487-0965 or e-mail sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org.
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Artwork Underfoot |
 March 18, 2010
Location: Kaoud Carpets & Rugs, 27 Danbury Road, Wilton CT 06897
Phone: (203) 762-0376
Admission: Free
Event Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs
Kaoud Carpets and Rugs will host a free design seminar, “Artwork Underfoot” with Color Consultant Rita T from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18. Light refreshments will be served. Limited space is available; pre-register by sending an email to fred@kaouds.com or call (203) 762-0376.
"A quality rug offers wonderful design versatility,” said Fred Kaoud Jr, whose family has been known for providing both education and consistent quality to homeowners and the interior design trade for more than five decades. “The best way to insure a top quality handmade carpet is to feel the pile face. You are looking for good tightness and soft material. In an attractive rug the colors flow together peacefully,” he added.
“Beautiful rugs can provide the inspiration for a new color palette for any room,” observed Rita T. “Color trends tend to cycle over a period of about eight years, and today’s rugs fit perfectly with what is in style now, as well as with emerging color palettes. Strong vegetable tones like tomato, carrot and eggplant, as well as citron and warm grays are very popular now, and blues are everywhere,” she remarked.
For this design seminar, Rita T will create palettes to complement several different rugs, in a variety of price ranges, from the Kaoud collection of antique rugs, modern rugs, transitional, broadloom, custom carpet, sisal rugs, and jute rugs. “Rugs create a focal point for a dining room, foyer, family room or living room. The warm, rich, beautiful colors of a tribal rug suggest one color palette, a different selection might tell a primitive or tropical color story. Rugs woven with combinations of wool and silk fibers add a luxurious dimension to the very popular neutral grey tones prevalent in today's most important palette,” she said.
Rita T will also draw attention to the selection of stair runners. “In addition to oriental and tradition runner patterns which are often selected, there are newer, contemporary versions which enhance those important staircases in foyers and resolve both safety and acoustic concerns. Kaouds has just brought in an exciting new line with a good deal of exclusivity in Fairfield County,” she added.
Rita T, who is widely recognized by her trademark hat, has more than forty years experience in the design world, spanning product development, interior design and color consulting. Her practical approach to decorating encourages families to recycle furnishings and add pieces, using color as the catalyst to create harmonious and useable space as rooms evolve. Focusing primarily on color for the past ten years, she creates an annual “colors for your life” palette based on current trends and personalized for her clients. Rita T can be engaged as an independent color and design consultant to visit clients’ homes and help them create a custom color palette for individual or multiple rooms or a home’s exterior. She is also able to access a variety of design products for her clients.
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs is located at 27 Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton, CT. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon – 4 p.m. Sunday. .For information call (203) 762-0376 or (877) KOR-RUGS (toll-free).
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs of Wilton, CT is a family owned and operated company serving Connecticut and New York. Clients and designers have come to know Kaoud for the finest quality oriental rugs and carpeting for residential and commercial applications. The Kaoud’s “Top 10 Carpet & Rug Styles of the Past Decade” include Tibetan, Antique, Soumaks, Shag, Custom Bordered, Sisal, Jute, Hooked, and Aubusson. With 55 years of experience of sales & service in the industry, Kaoud Carpets & Rugs knows the importance of gaining the trust of their customers, visit www.kaouds.com to see Kaoud's wide range of work on thousands of carpets and rugs. |
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| Gardening Basics 2010 |
 March 18, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Class fee $89.
Event Time: 7:00-9:30pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Thursdays, March 18, 25 and April 1.
UConn Master Gardeners will teach the fundamentals of gardening in three sessions. Topics covered include: garden bed preparation, perennial and shrub selection, pruning, composting and the elements for a healthy lawn.
For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Intergenerational Community Women’s Passover Celebration |
 March 18, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: M/NM $18 children grades 6-12, $36 adults.
Event Time: 7 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Rejoice and be inspired! Special guests will be the authors of “Bending Toward the Sun.” For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Iron Jawed Angels |
March 18, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free
Event Time: 7pm
Iron Jawed Angels
Thursday, March 18 7pm
Sunday, March 21 2pm
Join the museum and the League of Women Voters to honor the achievements of women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston, tells the story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. The program is also presented in conjunction with Fairfield’s One Book / One Town program. Free, pre-registration required, limited seating available. |
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| Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Big Happy Family” |
March 18, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $51.25 & $66.25
Event Time: 7:30 pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
MADEA IS BACK!!!! For the first time in 5 years, Madea will bring creative energy to the live stage like never before.
Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Big Happy Family” is guaranteed to be the best show ever.
Tyler Perry brings to the stage pure entertainment that transcends all ages. He has produced 11 previous successful stage productions, 8 successful movies and 2 successful weekly TV shows. Talk about success!
Don’t miss this extraordinary and exciting production coming to Bridgeport! |
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| World Affairs - Northern Ireland and Reconciliation - An End to The Troubles or Not? |
 March 18, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of today's Northern Ireland with noted authority on the history and current political state of affairs in Northern Ireland, Professor Kevin J.Cassidy.
Dr. Cassidy is a Professor of Politics at Fairfield University where he serves as director of Irish Studies.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Family Fun Night with Curious George |
March 19, 2010 - March 20, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Members $10/person. Non-members $12/person. Children under one free
Event Time: 6-8:30pm
Join us for two nights of fun for the whole family with Curious George. The evenings include a light dinner, hands-on activities, storytime and a photo with Curious George. |
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| Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party |
March 19, 2010
Location: 627 Post Road East, Westport
Phone: (203) 454-9400
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.ballroomdancewestport.com
Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio hosts Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party on Friday, March 19, 2010
FREE introductory private lessons can be scheduled on Friday, March 19 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guest Night Dance Party 8:15pm – 10:00pm is FREE to all our students, their guests and anyone who has not been to our studio before. The evening program
includes a beginner’s class in Rumba and Samba on March 19, special performances by students.
Practice new steps in relaxed atmosphere with the great music on the best dance floor. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Come check out our studio and give dancing a try. You just might find what you're looking for.
Space is limited, reservation is required, please call 203-454-9400 or visit www.ballroomdancewestport.com |
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| Critters & Crafts |
 March 20, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| Jana Stanfield In Concert |
March 20, 2010
Location: The United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road
Phone: (203) 292-5298
Admission: $20
Event Time: 8 p.m.
www.jana2010.org
Whimsically calling herself The Queen of Heavy Mental, Jana describes her music as “psychotherapy that you can dance to.” Her song titles include: I’m Not Lost, I Am Exploring; The Trick Is To Learn To Enjoy The Ride; If I Were Brave; Nothing I Can Do About It Now; and Please Help Me Buy Some Tupperware. |
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| "I" Squared-Tenors Sing Irish and Italian Songs |
March 21, 2010
Location: 25 Cliff St., off Soundview Ave. near the Flax Hill Rd. intersection, Norwalk
Phone: 203
Admission: $25.00 per person
Event Time: 4:30 p.m.
Two talented tenors from Lincoln Center, Matthew Surapine and Tim Russsel will perform a concert of delightfully entertaining Irish and Italian songs in beautifully restored and exquisitely appointed St. Ladislaus Church. Supper buffet to follow. Tickets are $25, tax deductible. All proceeds are for the benefit of the church. Call 203-952-4993The church is located near the intersection of Flax Hill Rd. and Soundview Ave. in Norwalk. Visit www.stladislaus.com for directions. |
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| Iron Jawed Angels |
March 21, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2pm
Iron Jawed Angels
Thursday, March 18 7pm
Sunday, March 21 2pm
Join the museum and the League of Women Voters to honor the achievements of women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston, tells the story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. The program is also presented in conjunction with Fairfield’s One Book / One Town program. Free, pre-registration required, limited seating available. |
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| Lecture Series with David Dunlop: “Painting in the Fourth Dimension: Can a Picture Slow Down and Ta |
March 21, 2010
Location: Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan
Phone: 2039669668ext.2
Admission: $10
Event Time: 4:00pm
http://www.silvermineart.org
Time and motion... how are they understood? How are they expressed in art? Where do our ideas of time and motion come from? Can photography, sculpture and painting be experienced as music, as movies, as touch and taste? David will lead a discussion on these questions as well as how past artists conveyed the sensation of time and how will future artists present it in light of new discoveries in neuroscience and philosophy.
David Dunlop has given art history lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and his 13-week PBS series which began airing in March 2008, “Landscapes through Time” won a Daytime Emmy Award this year for Outstanding Special Class in writing. A teacher at Silvermine Guild Arts Center since 1993, David’s work is nationally known and featured in many prominent collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Dunlop’s lecture series, always stimulating and fun, sell out quickly often with standing room only available. |
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| The Calling: A Celebration in Music and Dance |
March 21, 2010
Location: Danbury United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT
Phone: (203) 929-3537
Admission: Free
Event Time: 3:30 p.m.
www.jana2010.org
If you are looking for meaning in your life, come to The Calling: A Celebration in Music and Dance, featuring singer/songwriter Jana Stanfield, the Moving In Grace dancers, and the Sounds of Afrika drumming troupe. A Mission Fair begins at 2 p.m. and continues following the concert. The concert seating starts at 3:00 p.m. on a first come basis. |
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| College Ahead! |
 March 22, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Learn everything you need to know about the college applications process. Sponsored by JFS and the JCC. No charge. For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org
*****The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Community Forum - The Dead Sea Scrolls |
 March 23, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Discovery in 1947 and a Look at Them Today - with Dr. Angela Kim Harkins.
Dr. Angela Kim Harkins is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University, where she has taught since 2006.
Cosponsored by the Arts and Entertainment Committee of the Black Rock NRZ.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Stanley Ferber Memorial Passover Seder |
 March 23, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0983
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 11:30 a.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Hazzan Rabinowitz will lead the Seder, followed by a traditional Passover meal. Presented to the senior adult community free of charge through the generosity of Mrs. Beverly Ferber, in memory of her husband, Stanley Ferber. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Amy Hollander at 203-487-0983 or ahollander@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Girls Club |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Members, $10; Non-members, $15
Event Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Members, $10; Non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register. |
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| Girls Club |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Members, $10; Non-members, $15
Event Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Members, $10; Non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register. |
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| History Book Club: Rogue’s Gallery by Michael Gross |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Event Time: 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 24 with Dr. Philip Eliasoph, Fairfield University
Rogue’s Gallery by Michael Gross
4th Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Join authors, scholars and university professors for a lively discussion focused on a theme in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Each presenter will suggest a book for participants to read and will lead an interesting and engaging discussion based on the book. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it’s not required! $5 for members, $10 for non-members each session. Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register. |
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| Tapas Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 1 of 4 |
March 24, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Vegetables: Many of the most popular tapas are simple preparations using seasonal vegetables. Learn how to twist one or two ingredients into impressive small plates which pop with flavor. We will practice making traditional dishes like Potato Tortilla and Mushrooms a la Plancha - along with newer dishes: Green Beans with Serrano Ham, Asparagus with Truffle Vinaigrette.
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Get Into It! |
March 25, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 5-8pm
Enjoy free admission to the museum all evening. |
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| In the Mood |
 March 26, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $42 / $35 / $29
Event Time: 7:30pm
IN THE MOOD is the 1940’s Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue that celebrates America’s GREATEST GENERATION through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940’s. Featuring a company of 19 on stage, including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, the show’s music arrangements (42 songs in all), costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets! |
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| Loft Artists Association DRAWS II - The View from Inside Art Show |
March 26, 2010 - May 2, 2010
Location: Loft Artists Gallery, 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Free
Event Time: 12PM - 5PM
http://www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Gallery presents a unique group show
LAA DRAWS II – The View from Inside. This show will feature drawings from LAA artists that will explore “the view from inside” says artist Donna Hargrove. Hargrove explains that “the view” can be what the artist is observing from inside the studio looking out or from an outside space looking in. “To draw is to look, examining the structure of appearances. These drawings will show the element of time when looking and drawing merge, revealing the simultaneity of a multitude of moments” adds artist Margaret Tsirantonakis, who along with Hargrove is co-chairing the show. Their vision is to also include drawings that depict “the view from inside” metaphorically; a view of the artist’s vision through the medium of drawing. “We hope these drawings show a unique glimpse into the thoughts and processes of the artist” says Hargrove, who hopes to inspire many of the LAA artists contributing work.
The LAA DRAWS II show will run from March 26 to May 2, with an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Friday, March 26, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. |
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| Once Upon an Author |
March 26, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 10:30-11:30am
Enjoy stories with local children's author and poet Patricia Hubbell, writer of the popular Things That Go series. |
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| CAMP SOUNDWATERS OPEN HOUSE |
March 27, 2010
Location: 1281 cove rd, Stamford
Phone: (203) 406-3316
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
http://www.soundwaters.org
CAMP SOUNDWATERS OPEN HOUSE
GRADES K-9
LIVE ANIMLAS,CRAFTS AND MORE!!! |
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| Critters & Crafts |
 March 27, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| LAA DrawOn! Workshops |
March 27, 2010 - April 3, 2010
Location: Loft Artists Gallery, 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2PM - 5PM
http://www.loftartists.com
For two consecutive Saturdays, the Loft Artists will open their doors to the public by hosting two free Open Drawing Sessions. Children, teens, and adults are invited to attend these two events which will encourage visitors to join the LAA artists in an array of drawing activities including Draw a Mural, Draw from a Still Life, and Create Drawings on Artists’ Trading Cards. All events are free of charge and open to all age groups – come draw with friends or family or on your own! LAA Draw On! is part of a week long drawing project started by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Experienced sketchers as well as first timers are encouraged to participate “We hope to get people to look at the art in the gallery and then be inspired to create their own drawings” says Margaret Tsirantonakis who envisions these sessions as lively, collaborative opportunities for people to explore their creativity and enjoy the experience of all kinds of drawing. |
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| Discovered Spirit Project |
March 28, 2010
Location: Southport Galleries, 330 Peqout Ave, Southport
Phone: (860) 243-1806
Admission: free
Event Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Covenant to Care for Children
You are invited to a very special event Covenant to Care for Children is hosting an artists’ reception to honor the youth who participated in this year’s Discovered Spirit Project. This is a rare opportunity for you to meet youth representative of those whom we serve through our programs at Covenant to Care for Children.
Words alone are not enough to express what children feel. This is especially true when they are faced with the complex issues of divorce, grief, violence, abuse, neglect or coping with poverty. We are giving a voice to these children to express a wide range of emotions and help them work through conflicts and traumas. While expressing themselves in this visual way, the children gained a sense of empowerment that can help them develop a positive self-image and improve their self-esteem.
The participants created masks guided by professional Connecticut artists, who volunteered their time and talents to the project, Donna Frustere and Karen Wright of Hartford; Katrina Franzen of Southport; and Marta Cunha and Julie Nearing of Middletown.
The masks are part of a juried show at Southport Galleries in Fairfield County, along with examples of the professional artists’ work. Sarah Biggers, Gallery Manager, has generously allowed use of this beautiful new Southport gallery located in the renovation of the village’s historic hardware store.
Celebrity judges include: Congressman John Larson, State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield, and Yvonne Harris, Event Coordinator for Hartford’s Artist Collective who will present awards for the masks showing the greatest originality, presentation, and representation.
Beverages, and hors d'ourves by Carl Anthony will guarantee this to be an afternoon to remember.
For more information, please contact Covenant to Care for Children or visit our website.
We hope to see you there, and please invite your friends and neighbors! |
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| Free Home Buying Seminar - Current State of Affairs in the Real Estate Industry |
March 30, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
The program will include a panel discussion covering the following topics:
The Current Real Estate Sales Environment - Time to Buy! - Denise Napoleone, William Pitt Sotheby's
Changes in the Mortgage Industry and Getting a Loan -Maria Seaman, Mortgage Master, Inc.
What to Expect from Your Legal Team - Jeremy Hayden, Esq., Victoria Ferrara, P.C.
Evaluating Your Homeowners Needs - John Czel, Associated Community Brokers
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Tapas Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 2 of 4 |
March 31, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all 4 classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Charcuteria: The traditional start to any good Mediterranean themed party. An intensive class in both traditional and modern Spanish cheeses and cured meats which will give you the confidence to choose the best. Class will be co-taught with representatives from Forever Cheese, the country’s largest Spanish cheese importer, and we will sample the different varieties of Spanish hams, from Serrano to the rare "pata negra" made from acorn-fed pigs.
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
| Harbor Seal Feedings |
September 9, 2006 (No End Date)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 853-0070
Admission: $10.50Adult/$9.50Senior/$8.50Children
Event Time: 11:45AM; 1:45PM & 3:45PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
The Aquarium's seals are fed daily at 11:45AM, 1:45PM & 3:45PM. Find out all about these seasonal visitors to Long Island Sound. |
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| Pick Your Own at Silverman's Farm |
January 2, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: 451 Sport Hill Rd., Easton.
Phone: (203) 268-0321
Admission: Fee for Petting Zoo & Fruit Picking
Event Time: 9AM-5PM
http://www.silvermansfarm.com
Open farm market with fresh baked pies and pastries and local honey. Florist, greenhouse and animal park. Pick your own seasonal flowers, fruits and vegetables such peaches in the mid-July, apples in Aug (see Apple-picking chart on website), pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in winter. Special events held throughout the year. Please check website for special events listings and current crop pickings. Open year-round, closed only on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and upon inclement weather. |
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| Philip Johnson Glass House Tours |
April 30, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Philip Johnson Glass House Visitors Center, 199 Elm St. (across from the New Canaan Railroad Station), New Canaan
Phone: ((866) 811-4111
Admission: Pls Call for Info
Event Time: Pls Call for Info (866) 811-4111
http://www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org
This famous modern home designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson and nested off Ponus Ridge in New Canaan is opening as a museum under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Johnson bequeathed the 45-acre property to the national trust in 1986 and lived in the Glass House until he died two years ago.
For tickets to tour Philip Johnson's Glass House, visit www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org or call (866) 811-4111.
For tickets to the Grand Opening Gala Picnic on June 23 or to book the Glass House, e-mail Meri Erickson at Meri_Erickson@nthp.org.
The Glass House tours close down during the winter months and open up again in the Spring. |
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| Sundays in the Planetarium at The Stamford Museum & Nature Center |
August 23, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT
Phone: (203) 322-1646
Admission: Adults $3; Children (5 & older) $2; Members Free. Children younger than 5 are not admitted.
Event Time: 3 pm; 2nd Sundays each month
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org
Join us 2nd Sundays in the Planetarium at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center! Planetarium Shows begin promptly at 3 pm. Please note: children younger than 5 are not admitted. |
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| Toy Boat Workshop |
September 13, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 852-0700
Admission: $5 per Child/Plus Admission to Aquarium $10.50Adult/$8.50 Child/$9.50 Senior
Event Time: 11AM-4PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
Drop in to the Martime Aquarium's Boat Shop every Saturday and Sunday between 11AM and 4PM for a fun 20-minute Toy Boat Workshop. Build and decorate a toy sail boat and take home this special souvenir of your visit. |
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| Healthyville, The exhibit for kids about the human body |
December 2, 2008 (No End Date)
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: $9 per person
Event Time: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
Take a trip to Healthyville, A major exhibit about the human body. Children will be able to step up their knowledge of nutrition, fitness, hygiene and safety as they explore familiar settings like the home, park, market & cafe. They’ll enjoy role-playing doctors and dentists, mastering ten different computer games; driving an ambulance and riding a bike with a human skeleton, among other fun activities. This interactive children’s health expo will
take place throughout the museum. The 1500 square foot exhibit is free with museum admission and will remain at Stepping Stones for approximately five years. |
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| African Penguins |
February 12, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Location: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St.
Phone: (203) 852-0700
Admission: Included with gen. admission: $11.75 adults, $10.75 seniors, $9.75 children 2-12
Event Time: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
Come fall in love with this small colony of African penguins, in a new outdoor exhibit on the Aquarium's riverfront courtyard. Plenty of viewing windows to watch above & below the water. A complement to the Aquarium's other current special exhibit, "African Underwater Safari." |
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| Stratford BioBlitz |
July 31, 2009 - August 1, 2010
Location: Friday, July 31, 5 PM - Short Beach. Saturday, August 1, 11 AM at Roosevelt Forest
Phone: (203) 394-6565
Admission: Free
http://www.peabody.yale.edu/explore/bioblitz
Join us for our next BioBlitz, sponsored by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, with insect gathering to be held in Stratford. Insect sampling with Larry Gall of the Yale Peabody Museum Division of Entomology. More Bioblitz at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo on Saturday, August 1, 11 AM - 3 PM(see listing).
BioBlitz BACKGROUND: During a BioBlitz researchers and biological surveyors collect data for 24 hours on the diversity of species that occur within a town’s open spaces. There are several BioBlitz events each year throughout Connecticut. One of the main goals of a BioBlitz is to collect data from a single town in multiple seasons to see how the species diversity of a place changes annually. Habitats available for the Stratford survey include 2 beaches, a salt marsh, a cranberry bog, rivers, streams, ponds, and a mixed hardwood forest. |
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| Norwalk Winter Farmers Market |
November 28, 2009 - March 27, 2010
Location: 61 Wall St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 723-8885
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10AM-2PM
http://www.gazybrosfarm.net
The First Norwalk Winter Indoor Farmers Market is launched with six local farms offering seasonal bounty such as fruits & vegetables, honey & maple syrup, eggs, pork, beef, seafood, baked goods, plants, jams, jellies, goat's milk & soap, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, collards, Brussel sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale & arugula.
For more information and to participate, please contact gazybrothersfarm@sbcglobal.net |
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| (Not) Just for Kids 1st Program at South Norwalk Branch Library |
December 12, 2009 - March 13, 2010
Location: South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-2790
Admission: Free
Event Time: various - see program dates
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
"(Not)Just for Kids" Music Of The Norwalk Symphony
AT SOUTH NORWALK BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTED BY NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Norwalk Public Library hosts the first (Not)Just For Kids musical program of The Norwalk Symphony at The South Norwalk Branch Library for children and their parents on Saturday, December 12, 11 am - 12 pm. This program featuring woodwind instruments will be presented in the Branch second floor Friends of the Norwalk Public Library Community Room.
Join the musicians for interactive fun featuring Woodwind instruments of a symphony orchestra! Listen as the musicians demonstrate their instruments and answer questions. Children can then play the instruments provided by the orchestra musicians and make their own music. Fun for the whole family, this program will spark your child's imagination through the magic of music making.
The next three programs are: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 11 am - 12 pm at The Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue featuring Strings; Saturday, March 13,11 am - 12 pm at The South Norwalk Branch Library featuring Percussion; and Saturday, April 17, 2 pm - 4 pm at The South Norwalk Branch Library featuring Brass.
The Branch Library is located at 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk and for further information contact the South Norwalk Branch Library Children's Department at 203-899-2790, ext. 3.
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| Monthly Book Nook |
December 27, 2009 - December 2, 2010
Location: 33 Quality Street, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5197
Admission: 0
Event Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Friends of the Trumbull Library
Monthly Book Nook Sale in the Community Room of the Trumbull Library
SATURDAY, JAN 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Friends of the Trumbull Library will hold their monthly Book Nook sale on Saturday,
Jan. 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Community Room of the Trumbull Library on Quality Street off Main Street. Great selection of hardcover books, paperbacks, CD’s, DVD’s and Videos, Puzzles, and Small Toys. Donations of gently used items accepted during sale hours. (Tax receipts available ) There will be a wonderful selection of non-fiction at half price. |
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| NCNC Cross Country Ski Club |
January 11, 2010 - March 15, 2010
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10 for the season.
Event Time: 7 a.m. (before work/school), 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
All Winter Season! Times vary
Join New Canaan Nature Center for cross country ski treks through our 40 acres. Times will either be 7 a.m. (before work/school), 4 p.m. AND/OR, for adventurous skiers, 8 p.m. to enjoy the solitude of winter at night!
This program is open to ALL AGES, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
NCNC does not rent skis or equipment, bring your own gear. If you don’t have experience, we can help with the basics, giving introductory lessons. Email cbrown@newcanaannature.org to be added to the club distribution list. |
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| Play with Your Food |
January 19, 2010 - April 6, 2010
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 293-8831
Admission: $42
Event Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm
http://www.playwithyourfood.org
Play With Your Food, a well known, popular theatre program including buffet lunch, professional readings of one act-plays and discussion with actors, announces its 2010 schedule. The series will be offered from 12noon - 1:30pm at the Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, on Tuesdays, January 19th, February 9th, March 9th and April 6th. |
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| Read Around the World in Eight Months at The South Norwalk Branch Children's Library |
January 20, 2010 - May 18, 2011
Location: South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-2790
Admission: Free
Event Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
South Norwalk Branch Library
Read Around the World In Eight Months Book Club - Registration Required - 12 Limit
The South Norwalk Branch Children’s Library invites children in grades 5 - 8 to participate in The Stew Leonard III Children's Library Read Around the World in Eight (8) Months book club on the third Wednesday of each month, from January to August, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Books should be read prior to attending the book club each month.
The following books will be discussed and each location STOP is mentioned:
January 20, 2010, "The Way of Our People" by Arnold Griese, STOP: Alaska;
February 17, 2010, "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, STOP: Canadian Wilderness;
March 17, 2010, "The Watsons go to Birmingham (1963)"by Christopher Paul Curtis, STOP: Detroit MI and Birmingham, AL;
April 21, 2010, "Paco, A Latino Boy in the United States"by Margarita Moguel Robleda, STOP: Guatemala;
May 19, 2010, "The Other Side of Truth"by Beverly Naidoo, STOP: Nigeria;
June 16, 2010, "Drita, My Homegirl"by Jenny Lombard, STOP: Kosovo/Kosova;
July 21, 2010, Tangled Threads"by Pegi Deitz Shea, STOP: Thailand;
August 18, 2010, "The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner"by Laurence Yep, STOP: China.
Multiple copies of each title are available in the Branch Children’s Department.
The book club is limited to 12 children. Registration is necessary. Please call 203 899-2790 x3 for more information or to register. Please do not register via voicemail.
The book club will run the following school year from October 2010 - May 2011.
The South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854. 203-2790.
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| Girls Club |
January 27, 2010 - May 26, 2010
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: $10 museum members, $15 non-members
Event Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
http://www.fairfieldhs.org/calendar.php?date=2009-12
Learn about what girls did in the past! Bring your favorite doll, make a craft or delicious food to eat. Fee: $10 museum members, $15 non-members. Caregivers optional/free of charge. For ages 8 and up, please pre-register: 259-1598.
This event takes place once a month on Wednesdays Jan 27, Feb 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26. |
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| Arboriculture 2010 |
February 2, 2010 - March 16, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Please Call
Event Time: 6-9 pm
http://www.BartlettArboretum.org
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens will be offering Arboriculture; a certificate course in tree care and maintenance. The course will prepare individuals who are planning to take the Connecticut Arborist Licensing Examination given by the Department of Environmental Protection. The course covers all topics pertinent to modern tree care including tree identification, soil health, urban forestry, pesticides, pruning, bracing, cabling, insurance and legal matters.The course meets primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings beginning in February and running through March. Call 203-322-6971 to register or for questions, visit www.bartlettarboretum.org or email education@bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective |
February 11, 2010 - January 11, 2011
Location: The Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch Library
Join us for the second event in our Black History Month Celebration.
Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective with Dr. Derrick D. McKisick, Fairfield University Professor of History.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| 'Meet The Chefs' in March - Local Restaurant Chefs Featured at Norwalk Public Library System |
February 18, 2010 - March 29, 2010
Location: Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Corner Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-2780
Admission: Free
Event Time: 6:30 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
‘MEET THE CHEFS’ IN MARCH
LOCAL RESTAURANT CHEFS FEATURED AT THE LIBRARIES
Sign up now to Meet The Chefs in March! The Norwalk Library System is hosting four cooking demonstrations featuring some of our city’s most popular restaurants. You can ask questions, maybe learn some of their secrets, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the people who make our lives so much tastier!
Registration online by March 1 - attendance limited - Meigas, March 2 and Strada 18, March 16 at the South Norwalk Branch Library and The Stand, March 22 and Coromandel, March 29 at the Norwalk Public Library - details of featured restaurants listed below.
Each chef will demonstrate a recipe of his or her own choosing. Audience members can see these experts in action making the dishes that have made their restaurants so well-loved.
There is no charge for the programs, but attendance is limited, and you must register on the library website at www.norwakpubliclibrary.org by March 1. You can register for any or all of the programs; they will all start at 6:30 and end by 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, March 2 at the South Norwalk Branch Library:
Meigas (Galician for sorceresses), located at 10 Wall St., offers the highest quality, most authentic Spanish cuisine.
Tuesday, March 16 at the South Norwalk Branch Library:
Strada 18 apizza e vino, located at 122 Washington St., was inspired by a restaurant on the highway between Florence and Siena, a casual pizza place with high quality ingredients and fine wine.
Monday, March 22 at the Norwalk Public Library Auditorium:
The Stand vegan restaurant, located at 31 Wall St., is a sunny storefront serving raw vegan food, fresh juices, smoothies, and salads for all ages, including toddlers and teens.
Monday, March 29 at the Norwalk Public Library Auditorium:
Coromandel Indian bistro, located at 86 Washington St. , follows a unique blend of spices and diverse styles of cooking from the different Indian states, which has evolved over many centuries.
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Corner of Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. 203-899-2780 ext 109. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT. 203-899-2790.
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| Lenten Fish Dinner (Fridays) |
February 19, 2010 - March 26, 2010
Location: 2301 Main Street, STratford
Phone: (203) 378-2644
Admission: Seniors - $8, Adults $9 - $13, Children under 10 eat free
Event Time: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Stratford
Lenten Fish Dinners (Fridays)
First Congregational Church of Stratford – 2301 Main St., Stratford
Fresh Fish: Baked or Fried, Crab Cakes, Fried Clams, Fried Scallops or Fried Shrimp. Each dinner comes with a choice of baked potato, French fries or coleslaw and a dessert and beverage.
Seniors just $8, Adults $9 - $13. Children under 10 eat free! |
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| PRINT WHAT? Exhibition |
February 19, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Location: 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Admission and Parking are Free
Event Time: Reception on Friday, February 19 from 6PM to 9PM. Gallery hours Friday through Sunday from Noon to 5PM.
http://www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Association presents Stamford, CT with the PRINT WHAT? Exhibition. PRINT WHAT? is an art exhibit of printed works by the members of the LAA, offered in conjunction with free workshops demonstrating printmaking in action. The Loft Artists Association invites their community to visit, mingle, and view a collection of monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs and silkscreens. Opening reception on Friday, February 19th from 6pm to 9pm. The show continues from Friday, February 19 through Sunday, March 21. There are free weekend print workshops offered on Saturday, February 27th and on Saturday, March 13th from 1pm to 4pm. Come and visit the Loft Artists Gallery at 845 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 323-4153. Admission and parking are free, but we do suggest a $5.00 donation. Ages 3 and up are welcome. www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Association, a non-profit organization, has resided in the South End of Stamford for over 30 years, offering art exhibitions, workshops, and educational events to their community. We greatly appreciate your support in the arts and invite you to join in the festivities. |
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| Weekend Get-Away Rate $69 W/BKFST |
February 19, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 25 Old Stratford Rd. Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: (203) 447-1000
Admission: NA
Event Time: NA
Weekend Get-Away Package
Weekend Get-Away Rate of $69 includes Hot Breakfast for 2.
Rate Code: WGA |
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| The First Annual Westport-Weston Restaurant Week |
February 28, 2010 - March 6, 2010
Location: Westport and Weston CT
Phone: (203) 227-9234
Admission: Listed above
Event Time: Lunch and Dinner
http://www.westportwestonchamber.com
The First Annual Westport-Weston Restaurant Week, spearheaded by the newly revitalized Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, will offer consumers great deals, the opportunity to experience some new restaurants, as well as re-visit some of their favorites.
Sunday, February 28 through Saturday, March 6, 2010, participating restaurants will offer a special prix fixe lunch and dinner menu during the entire week. The number of courses and inclusion of beverages may vary. (excludes tax and gratuity) Details and participating restaurants can be found on www.westportwestonchamber.com
$15.00 lunch & $25.00 dinner (casual restaurants)
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$20.00 lunch & $35.00 dinner (higher end)
or
Special Family Style Menu for a 4 person minimum |
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| ADAPT A COTTAGE GARDEN TO NEW ENGLAND AT THE FAIRCHILD-NICHOLS LIBRARY |
March 2, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Fairchild-Nichols Library, 1718 Huntington Tpke., Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5196
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10:30 AM
Trumbull Library System
Master Gardener Amy Ziffer focuses on what makes a cottage garden and how to adapt a style we associate with the English gardening tradition to our more challenging climate. This is a free event but reservations required by calling the Fairchild-Nichols branch at 202-452-5196 or online at www.trumbullct-library.org. |
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| Currier & Ives and Their Rivals : Art Exhibit |
March 2, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Phone: (203) 762-7257
Admission: Free to members, $5 suggested donation
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilton Historical Society
Currier & Ives and Their Rivals art exhibit, Tuesday, March 2 through June, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Featuring 19th century lithographs depicting scenes of sporting events, marine vessels, rural life and Native American portraits. Exhibit hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Staff guided period room tours are available at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday. Free to Society members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Information: www.wiltonhistorical.org or 762-7257. |
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| LARA HERSCOVITH, CT'S STATE TROUBADOUR, PERFORMS AT THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY |
March 2, 2010 - March 8, 2010
Location: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5197
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 PM
Trumbull Library System
The Mallett Foundation Concert Series presents Connecticut’s State Troubadour 2009-2010, Lara Herscovitch, an award-winning, singer-songwriter with pop, jazz, blues and Latin influences. This is a free event. Doors will open at 1:45 pm. For more information, please call the Library at 452-5197. |
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| Tapas Wine Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Class 3 of 4 |
March 3, 2010
Location: Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Soft Elegant Reds: This class will include the greatest of light-bodied and food-friendly reds from Spain and South America covering the regions of Rioja, Bierzo, Argentina and Chile. Varietals to be tried will include Tempranillo, Mencia, Bonarda and Pinot Noir. Tapas will include: Cauliflower-Fennel Cazuela, Lamb Chops with Romesco, Roast Duck with Dried Cherries
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Art Lovers Tour and Overnight stay at Harbor House Inn |
March 4, 2010
Location: 165 Shore Road
Phone: (203) 637-0145
Admission: 225.00 plus 12% tax
Event Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
http://www.hhinn.com
Art Lovers Tour and Package at Habor House Inn. Stay one evening at the Harbor House Inn and enjoy a private tour on March 5th at The Polich-Tallix Fine Art Foundry, package includes transportation,tour and three course luncheon at Tourches restaurant overlooking the Hudson River! This is a wonderful and special package ! |
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| Black Rock Film Series - Kickoff Event Out of the Poison Tree |
March 4, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: 203337*9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Out of the Poison Tree
Out of the Poison Tree (2007)
On the eve of the long-awaited Khmer Rouge trial, an American survivor of the genocide returns to Cambodia hoping to unlock the mystery of her father's disappearance in 1975.
Following the film there will be a discussion led by Gail Ostrow.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| EXHIBIT: A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks |
March 4, 2010 - April 22, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free with admission
Event Time: 10am-4pm
EXHIBIT:
A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks
March 4 – April 22, 2010
Opening Thursday, March 4 7:00pm
Participating in "social networks" is one of today's popular trends, but social networks have been around for a long time in different forms. Like today, they have been used to build awareness of current issues and motivate social action. A Bird's-Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks looks at the achievements of several remarkable citizen scientists, past and present, who have effectively used social networking to advance the work of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Mabel Osgood Wright, a resident of Fairfield in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a skilled "social connector," photographer, author, and activist who was instrumental in securing the Birdcraft wildlife sanctuary and founding the CAS in 1914 through her many contacts in the community. Today teams of volunteer citizen scientists and the staff at CAS centers throughout the state conduct research, incorporating popular social networking technology to support their initiatives. The exhibition, which includes artifacts and documents from the CAS and Fairfield Museum collections as well as other lenders, will explore the evolving work of the CAS, beginning with Wright's history of marshaling community resources, and extending to today's current projects, research tools, and social networks. The exhibition, guest curated by William Frank Mitchell of the CAS . |
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| Greens Farms Academy Student Readings |
March 4, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free with admission
Event Time: 7pm
In conjuction with the opening of the Exhibit, A Bird’s Eye View: Citizen Science and Social Networks |
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| Spice Up the Winter Blues with Chef Julia Deane |
March 4, 2010
Location: Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Come out for the evening and bring your friends. In a hands-on environment we will feast on these traditional dishes with a modern twist and you will learn some great new cooking tips to last a lifetime. Learn to cook: Chili Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons, Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Pizza, Cajun Spiced Fish with a Creamy Rock Shrimp Sauce, Herb Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Broccoli
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Spice Up the Winter Blues with Chef Julia Deane |
March 4, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Come out for the evening and bring your friends. In a hands-on environment we will feast on these traditional dishes with a modern twist and you will learn some great new cooking tips to last a lifetime. Learn to cook: Chili Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons, Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Pizza, Cajun Spiced Fish with a Creamy Rock Shrimp Sauce, Herb Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Broccoli
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Spring Into Fashion presented by The Center Women. |
March 4, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0961
Admission: $36
Event Time: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
A day of 15% off shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, Stamford, culminating in a mother-daughter fashion show with familiar faces walking down the runway! Shopping begins at 10 a.m. Fashion show and reception begin at 6:45 p.m.
$36 per person, includes shopping pass and fashion show. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Wendy Bennett at 203-487-0961 or wbennett@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Stephen Schwartz & Friends |
March 5, 2010
Location: 649 Frogtown Road, New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-4634
Admission: Students $60, Concert $125, Concert/Reception $225
Event Time: 7:30 PM
More Info & Tickets
Stephen Schwartz & Friends Concert "Defying Gravity".
Stephen Schwartz, Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning composer and lyricist, (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) will perform a concert with his friends - Broadway Tony winner Debbie Gravitte and Broadway & award winning cabaret singer Scott Coulter. Evening to benefit Connecticut's new professional regional theater company - The Summer Theatre of New Canaan and will be performed at the New Canaan Country School Theater. Evening begins at 7:30pm with a silent auction. Concert 8PM. Post show reception follows.
Summer Theatre of New Canaan is a 501c3 non-profit arts organiztion. |
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| ,Seductive Romance |
March 6, 2010 - March 7, 2010
Location: 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: 2033251407X10
Admission: $19/69, Kids come free on Sunday
Event Time: 8pm and 3pm
http://www.stamfordsymphony.org
Dedicated to passion, country and another man’s wife.
The Stamford Symphony with Eckart Preu, conductor and Cecile Licad, piano.
GRIEG Holberg Suite
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No.2
BRAHMS Serenade No.2
Maestro Preu will share secrets and stories behind the music on stage one hour before the concert. Kids Come Free on Sunday.
MusiKids, an interactive education experience for children ages 6 – 12, takes place onstage before the Sunday concert. For more information visit www.Stamfordsymphony.org, call Elaine Carroll at 203-325-1407 x14 or e-mail Ecarroll@stamfordsymphony.org
Saturday, March 6 @ 8 pm Sunday, March 7 @ 3 pm |
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| Creative Kids Art |
March 6, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Learn about some of the places Portuguese explorers traveled and make your own Caravel ship. |
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| Matzah Ball Dance: For girls ages 6 to 11 and their dads |
March 6, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0973
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
M $25 per “couple”, $10 per additional child:NM $35 per “couple”, $10 per additional child. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 203-487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org ******
The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Sap to Sugar - Campfire & Maple Syrup Demonstration |
March 6, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $8 per member, $18 per non-member
Event Time: 1:00 PM
Earthplace
Since the sap is rising in the sugar maple trees, spring can’t be far off. Find out how tree sap becomes liquid gold and experience the sweet taste of spring. Enjoy a winter campfire with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows to take the chill off. This is a “how to do this at home” program. There will be a story, craft and maple syrup tasting. Rain cancels campfire only. Fun for all ages. |
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| Matzah Ball Dance: For girls ages 2 to 5 and their dads |
March 7, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave.,Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0973
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
M $25 per “couple”, $10 per additional child; NM $35 per “couple”, $10 per additional child. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 203-487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org ******
The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Meet the Author Series - David M. Walker |
March 8, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 7:00 PM
David M. Walker
Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Don’t miss this very special event. Mr. Walker has recently moved to Black Rock and will be discussing his new book at his neighborhood library. Signed copies of Mr. Walker’s book will be available for purchase.
David M. Walker is President and CEO of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Black Rock Film Series - Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb |
March 9, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Dr. Strangelove
Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Arguably the greatest black comedy ever made, Stanley Kubrick's cold-war classic is the ultimate satire of the nuclear age.
Refreshments will be served.
Cosponsored by the Arts and Entertainment Committee of the
Black Rock NRZ.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Science of the Arboretum |
March 9, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members Free, Non-members Free with garden admission.
Event Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Drop in to get a behind the scenes look at what research projects are being done at the Arboretum. Arboretum staff will be giving tours of the Herbarium and discussing projects being conducted both on the grounds and off site.
For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Zoo Tots |
March 9, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Location: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06610
Phone: (203) 394-6563
Admission: $10 for Zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child.
Event Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
http://www.beardsleyzoo.org
This program is for children 18 months to three years, who are accompanied by an adult, may includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session, entitled “Animals Marching,” will focus on animal movement and motion. Pre-registration is required by calling 203-394-6563. The cost is $10 for Zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child. |
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| Poison Prevention |
March 10, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue< Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 10:30-11:30pm
Discover ways to keep your home safe and sound with environment health expert Rhonda Pales, Connecticut Department of Public Health. |
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| Tapas Wine Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 4 of 4 |
March 10, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Bold, Assertive Reds: This class will reveal the most significant of intense red wines from both Spain and South America, covering the regions of Ribera del Duero, Toro, Catalunya, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Varietals to be tried will include Tempranillo, Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Tannat. Tapas will include: Chicken Livers with Oloroso Sherry, Truffled Polenta with Goat Cheese, Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Root Vegetables
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Slow & Low Springtime Cooking with Chef Matt Storch |
March 11, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $70 per person includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Join Chef Matt Storch of SoNo’s Match restaurant for one of his most popular classes as he gives it a spring makeover. Slow cooking with light braises using all the new season’s bounties!
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| TAP Cafe |
March 11, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $20 per person
Event Time: 5:30-7:30pm
The Palace Theatre, an historic theater in Downtown Stamford, and a unique venue for arts and entertainment, is excited to launch a monthly social event that will bring together young professionals, Fairfield County residents, and local companies. The concept is simple: a change in one's social calendar, a "Happy Hour" of sorts, where folks can get together over great food and beverages, enjoy the arts/entertainment, and a little networking, in a fabulous setting. |
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| Ferns |
March 12, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 10:00-11:30am
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
A lecture and hands-on look into the world of ferns. With over 12,000 species, ferns can be found in many places, from lakes and streams to dry rock crevices and everywhere in between. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Open House and Guest Night Dance Party |
March 12, 2010
Location: 627 Post Road East, Westport
Phone: (203) 454-9400
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.ballroomdancewestport.com
Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio hosts Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party on Friday, March 12, 2010
FREE introductory private lessons can be scheduled on Friday, March 12 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guest Night Dance Party 8:15pm – 10:00pm is FREE to all our students, their guests and anyone who has not been to our studio before. The evening program
includes a beginner’s class in Salsa and Swing on March 12, special performances by students.
Practice new steps in relaxed atmosphere with the great music on the best dance floor. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Come check out our studio and give dancing a try. You just might find what you're looking for.
Space is limited, reservation is required, please call 203-454-9400 or visit www.ballroomdancewestport.com |
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| Puscifer |
March 12, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $40 / $35
Event Time: 8:00pm
My name is Maynard James Keenan. Welcome to Puscifer, my creative subconscious. Welcome to my island of misfit ideas who've found no home with TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, or CADUCEUS.
Opening Acts: Americas Funny Man Neil Hamburger and Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival |
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| River City Slim & the Zydeko Hogs |
March 12, 2010
Location: The Center at 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull
Phone: (203) 452-5065
Admission: $5.00 per person
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.trumbull-ct.gov
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of the steamy bayous of southwestern Louisiana to the hills of New England. The Zydeco Hogs cook up a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat.
Cabaret seating: bring your own refreshments. Doors open 7p.m..Tickets $5.00 203-452-5065. |
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| The Fully Monty at Bridgeport's Playhouse on the Green! |
March 12, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Location: Playhouse on the Green, 177 State St, Bridgeportm, CT 06604
Phone: (866) 811-4111
Admission: $26-29
Event Time: 8pm Fri & Sat, 3pm Sun
Playhouse on the Green
The Full Monty is a heart-warming musical comedy that will have you cheering for underdogs everywhere! Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, the show exposes the spirit and determination of six out-of-work and out-of-shape steelworkers, desperate for money and respect, who find themselves contemplating a one-night-only striptease. (NOTE: the production contains brief nudity & adult language and is not suggested for those under 18. It IS suggested, however, for all adults looking for a great night of entertainment with a timely theme…and ladies looking for a fun ‘Girls’ Night Out’!) |
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| Monster Jam |
March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $35.25 (VIP), $20.25/Adult and $10.25/Kids (2-12)
Event Time: 3-13-10 @ 2pm & 7pm 3-14-10 @ 2pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
Welcome to Monster Jam, an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. |
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| Critters & Crafts |
March 13, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| Dinner with Friends: A Gourmet Gala |
March 13, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford .
Phone: (203) 487-0961
Admission: Call
Event Time: 7:15 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Festive night of dinner parties at homes throughout Stamford to benefit the programs and services of the Jewish Community Center. Dinners are preceded by a cocktail party at the JCC. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Wendy Bennett at 203-487-0961 or wbennett@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Happy Birthday Stepping Stones! |
March 13, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 10am-5pm
Come celebrate the museum's 10th birthday with special activities including live music and performances, face painting, arts and crafts activities, birthday cake and free admission all day. |
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| Nature Deficit Disorder |
March 13, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 10:00-11:30am
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
A program that explores the term Nature Deficit Disorder, coined by Richard Louv in his book, Last Child in the Woods. Attendees will discuss the causes behind this disturbing trend, along with strategies and solutions to reconnect the next generation of children to nature and the outdoors. Class will be held at UConn Stamford. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email education@bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Sons of Portugal Dance Group |
March 13, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Enjoy music and dance from Portugal. Part of the museum's Around the World program. |
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| Tropical Rainforests of the World |
March 13, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Members $14, Non-members $20.
Event Time: 1:00-2:30pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Warm up with a slideshow and discussion on the tropical rainforests of the world, their plants and their importance. Findings and photos from a recent research trip to Peru will be shared. Class will be held at UConn Stamford. For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, email horticulture @bartlettarboretum.org or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| A Festival of Purcell and Britten |
March 14, 2010
Location: Trinity Church 36 Main Street, Newtown
Phone: 2034269070x.11
Admission: Free
Event Time: 4:00 pm
Anthems of the season by the Choir of Men & Women and the Trinity Choristers of Trinity Church. The concert will feature Britten's Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac sung by Michael Doran, countertenor and Gordon Jones, tenor. Directed by Fiona Smith Sutherland. |
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| American Red Cross Babysitters Course |
March 14, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0990
Admission: M $85 / NM $95.
Event Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Girls and boys ages 11 – 15, learn the skills you need to be a great babysitter! For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Ellen Pradella at 203-487-0990 or epradella@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| From Bach to Sinatra |
March 14, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: M $5/ NM $7.
Event Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Join us for this new and dynamic lecture/presentation that will help you understand what makes music "tick" and what to listen for in the music. Hear and analyze classical music, popular songs, Latin and gypsy music. Participants will gain a thorough and deeper understanding of all styles of music, thereby enhancing their listening experience. For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org |
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| Mozart & Friends Recitals 2010 |
March 14, 2010
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery of Westport
Phone: 2033251407X10
Admission: Tickets $28.
Event Time: 4 pm
http://www.stamfordsymphony.org
Stamford Symphony's principal flutist Elizabeth Mann and her accompanist Margaret Kampmeier will bring some hot woodwind music to a cold afternoon. Steinway Piano Gallery of Westport. Tickets $28. For more information visit www.Stamfordsymphony.org, call Elaine Carroll at 203-325-1407 x14 or e-mail Ecarroll@Stamfordsymphony.org |
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| Stamford Young Artists Philharmonice |
March 14, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 532-1278
Admission: Adult: $20 / Seniors: $13 / All students and music teachers admitted free.
Event Time: 7:00pm
A regional youth symphony founded by Salvatore Princiotti, continues its 50th Anniversary Concert Season on Sunday, March 14 at 7 PM at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. Performance pieces for the concert include the Prelude and Fugue by Handel (Kindler), La Forza Del Destino by Verdi, Symphony No 7 by Schubert, the 1st Movement from the Violin Concerto in Gm by Bruch, Variations, by Weber, and the Slavonic Dance #8 by Dvorak. Soloists: Brandan Ko, clarinet; Sophie Pariot, violin. |
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| Book Signing At Norwalk Public Library - SONO Baking Company Cookbook and John Barricelli |
March 15, 2010
Location: Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT, Corner Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue
Phone: (203) 899-2780
Admission: Free
Event Time: 6 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
BOOK SIGNING AT NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SONO BAKING COMPANY COOKBOOK AND JOHN BARRICELLI
On Monday, March 15, 2010, the Norwalk Public Library is hosting a book signing by John Barricelli for his newly released The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook at 6 pm, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
The SoNo Baking Company & Café is the creation of John Barricelli who had a vision of creating artisan breads, top quality French style pastries, specialty cakes in a homey, inviting Bakery/Café.
For fans of PBS’s Everyday Baking from Everyday Food and home bakers seeking one easy-to-follow reference for all their sweet and savory baking needs, from breakfast breads to beautiful party cakes, John Barricelli, owner of The SoNo Baking Company & Café, presents 125 recipes for sweet and savory breads and baked goods, with a focus on techniques and finishing skills to produce beautiful, bakery-quality results at home. His cookbook is a comprehensive and inviting cookbook with easy-to-follow directions. It will empower novices and advanced bakers to revamp their baking repertoires and create new variations on old favorites.
With the opening of The SoNo Baking Company & Café John realized his dream of owning a Bakery/Café . It is located in popular South Norwalk, CT (known as SoNo) in a renovated former warehouse. The open kitchen and bakery provides a view of hearth breads being baked in a deck oven imported from Italy, gorgeous cakes being decorated, and delicate pastries being carefully constructed - all while you dine in a homey, inviting Café which offers a simple, delicious menu.
John was involved in TV production, developing and testing Ms. Martha Stewart’s 1998 show, working with guest chefs and becoming an on-air personality. He often appeared with Ms. Stewart, showcasing his many talents. In 2003, a televised version of Everyday Food was being developed to feature real people who worked as cooks for the company - and also had busy and demanding lives. John was among the five chosen for an ensemble cast. Everyday Food went into production, was sold to PBS and can be seen in 80% of the television market nationally.
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Corner of Mott Avenue and Belden Avenue. 203-899-2780 ext 109.
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| A Morning for Moms: Kids, Kitchens and Food |
March 16, 2010
Location: Ring's End, 129 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 761-1000
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Ring's End
Ring's End Lumber will host a free “Morning for Moms” seminar from 10:30 a.m. – noon on Tuesday, March 16 in the Kitchen Design Center of the Wilton store. Color Consultant Rita T will be on hand to guide moms in an exploration of “New Colors in the Kitchen” and Michele Liguori will share tips on encouraging children to eat healthy foods, “Getting Beyond Pasta, Pizza and Nuggets.” Limited seating is available; parents are encouraged to pre-register by sending an email to RitaTMcCaf@aol.com.
“Kitchens have multiple color surfaces, with the cabinet choices accounting for as much as 70% of the surface area,” observed Rita T. “The colors of countertops, backsplash tiles and floor are also more permanent choices, but there are wonderful options for transforming this central family living space by incorporating new color trends for walls, ceiling and table settings. Among the innovative products from Benjamin Moore is an erasable, washable chalkboard paint that can be applied directly to the wall, creating a custom surface for family members to leave messages and drawings for each other,” she said.
For families that are considering a kitchen renovation, Ring’s End offers design services and cabinet lines for a variety of budgets, as well as natural stone and other counter surfaces. Updating architectural hardware and adding decorative moulding and millwork treatments can also refresh a tired kitchen, she added.
Ring’s End Kitchen & Bath Designers Christina Devos and Holly Wright will also be on hand to answer questions.
Michele Liguori, who is a sought-after speaker to PTO’s, corporate and youth groups, noted that visual appeal can account for 85% of a child’s decision whether or not to try new foods. Observing that parents already know they need to encourage nutritious eating, she will suggest chef secrets and innovative presentations to improve kids’ acceptance of healthy choices. Her presentation will also share a few “covert operations” that encourage children to try healthy foods. Among Chef Liguori’s suggestions for “Getting Beyond Pasta, Pizza and Nuggets” is the use of cones, “foodsicle”/kebab and “:shreddible edibles,” as well as using “miniware.” She will also provide recipes that subtly add the necessary serving portions of fruits and vegetables into favorite foods.
Rita T, a former elementary school teacher who is widely recognized by her trademark hat, has more than forty years experience in the design world, spanning product development, interior design and color consulting. Her practical approach to decorating encourages families to recycle furnishings and add pieces, using color as the catalyst to create harmonious and useable space as rooms evolve. Focusing primarily on color for the past ten years, she creates an annual “colors for your life” palette based on current trends and personalized for her clients. She is at the Ring’s End Paint Center in Wilton from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at the newly opened Ring’s End Paint & Design Center in Norwalk on Saturdays.
In-store color consultations are complimentary. Rita T can also be engaged as an independent color consultant to visit clients’ homes and help them create a custom color palette for individual or multiple rooms or a home’s exterior.
Ring's End Lumber in Wilton is located at 129 Danbury Road (route 7). Hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Thursday until 7 p.m. Call the store at (203) 761-1000 or (866) 842-7833 (toll free).
Ring's End Lumber provides a one-stop source for lumber, millwork and building materials, kitchen and bath cabinetry, paint and painting supplies, architectural hardware, tools, and hardware for area contractors, decorators and homeowners. Known for the quality and depth of its inventory and the expertise of its staff for more than 100 years, Ring's End has full-service stores in Darien, Bethel, Branford, Niantic, New Milford, Wilton, CT, and Lewisboro, NY, a stand-alone Paint Center in New London, CT, a new Paint & Design Center in Norwalk, CT, a custom moulding and millwork manufacturing facility in Milford, CT, and a central distribution and education center in Stratford, CT. Visit Ring’s End on the Web at www.ringsend.com. |
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| Carrie Underwood |
March 16, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $35, $45, $55
Event Time: 7:30 pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
Carrie Underwood featuring special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia |
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| Meet Your State Senator - An Open Forum With State Senator Anthony J. Musto |
March 16, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
State Senator Anthony J. Musto
Senator Musto will be at the library to discuss this year's legislative session and to answer constituent questions.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| St. Patrick's Day |
March 17, 2010
Location: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06610
Phone: (203) 394-6565
Admission: Kids wearing green get in for free with a paying adult
Event Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
http://www.beardsleyzoo.org
A little short on green these days? Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo can help! Kids wearing anything green today will have the luck ‘o the Irish on their side and get in free when accompanied by a paying adult! |
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| Supper & Song |
March 17, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0965
Admission: See Details
Event Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
A guest entertainer in a concert for young children. M $7 each in advance, $9 after Mar. 15 / NM $9 in advance, $11 after Mar. 15. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or call Sarah Fradkin 203-487-0965 or e-mail sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org.
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Artwork Underfoot |
March 18, 2010
Location: Kaoud Carpets & Rugs, 27 Danbury Road, Wilton CT 06897
Phone: (203) 762-0376
Admission: Free
Event Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs
Kaoud Carpets and Rugs will host a free design seminar, “Artwork Underfoot” with Color Consultant Rita T from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18. Light refreshments will be served. Limited space is available; pre-register by sending an email to fred@kaouds.com or call (203) 762-0376.
"A quality rug offers wonderful design versatility,” said Fred Kaoud Jr, whose family has been known for providing both education and consistent quality to homeowners and the interior design trade for more than five decades. “The best way to insure a top quality handmade carpet is to feel the pile face. You are looking for good tightness and soft material. In an attractive rug the colors flow together peacefully,” he added.
“Beautiful rugs can provide the inspiration for a new color palette for any room,” observed Rita T. “Color trends tend to cycle over a period of about eight years, and today’s rugs fit perfectly with what is in style now, as well as with emerging color palettes. Strong vegetable tones like tomato, carrot and eggplant, as well as citron and warm grays are very popular now, and blues are everywhere,” she remarked.
For this design seminar, Rita T will create palettes to complement several different rugs, in a variety of price ranges, from the Kaoud collection of antique rugs, modern rugs, transitional, broadloom, custom carpet, sisal rugs, and jute rugs. “Rugs create a focal point for a dining room, foyer, family room or living room. The warm, rich, beautiful colors of a tribal rug suggest one color palette, a different selection might tell a primitive or tropical color story. Rugs woven with combinations of wool and silk fibers add a luxurious dimension to the very popular neutral grey tones prevalent in today's most important palette,” she said.
Rita T will also draw attention to the selection of stair runners. “In addition to oriental and tradition runner patterns which are often selected, there are newer, contemporary versions which enhance those important staircases in foyers and resolve both safety and acoustic concerns. Kaouds has just brought in an exciting new line with a good deal of exclusivity in Fairfield County,” she added.
Rita T, who is widely recognized by her trademark hat, has more than forty years experience in the design world, spanning product development, interior design and color consulting. Her practical approach to decorating encourages families to recycle furnishings and add pieces, using color as the catalyst to create harmonious and useable space as rooms evolve. Focusing primarily on color for the past ten years, she creates an annual “colors for your life” palette based on current trends and personalized for her clients. Rita T can be engaged as an independent color and design consultant to visit clients’ homes and help them create a custom color palette for individual or multiple rooms or a home’s exterior. She is also able to access a variety of design products for her clients.
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs is located at 27 Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton, CT. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon – 4 p.m. Sunday. .For information call (203) 762-0376 or (877) KOR-RUGS (toll-free).
Kaoud Carpets & Rugs of Wilton, CT is a family owned and operated company serving Connecticut and New York. Clients and designers have come to know Kaoud for the finest quality oriental rugs and carpeting for residential and commercial applications. The Kaoud’s “Top 10 Carpet & Rug Styles of the Past Decade” include Tibetan, Antique, Soumaks, Shag, Custom Bordered, Sisal, Jute, Hooked, and Aubusson. With 55 years of experience of sales & service in the industry, Kaoud Carpets & Rugs knows the importance of gaining the trust of their customers, visit www.kaouds.com to see Kaoud's wide range of work on thousands of carpets and rugs. |
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| Gardening Basics 2010 |
March 18, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Location: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Admission: Class fee $89.
Event Time: 7:00-9:30pm
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Thursdays, March 18, 25 and April 1.
UConn Master Gardeners will teach the fundamentals of gardening in three sessions. Topics covered include: garden bed preparation, perennial and shrub selection, pruning, composting and the elements for a healthy lawn.
For more information or to make a reservation call 203-322-6971, or visit www.bartlettarboretum.org. |
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| Intergenerational Community Women’s Passover Celebration |
March 18, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: M/NM $18 children grades 6-12, $36 adults.
Event Time: 7 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Rejoice and be inspired! Special guests will be the authors of “Bending Toward the Sun.” For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Iron Jawed Angels |
March 18, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free
Event Time: 7pm
Iron Jawed Angels
Thursday, March 18 7pm
Sunday, March 21 2pm
Join the museum and the League of Women Voters to honor the achievements of women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston, tells the story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. The program is also presented in conjunction with Fairfield’s One Book / One Town program. Free, pre-registration required, limited seating available. |
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| Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Big Happy Family” |
March 18, 2010
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 345-2400
Admission: $51.25 & $66.25
Event Time: 7:30 pm
http://www.arenaatharboryard.com/
MADEA IS BACK!!!! For the first time in 5 years, Madea will bring creative energy to the live stage like never before.
Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Big Happy Family” is guaranteed to be the best show ever.
Tyler Perry brings to the stage pure entertainment that transcends all ages. He has produced 11 previous successful stage productions, 8 successful movies and 2 successful weekly TV shows. Talk about success!
Don’t miss this extraordinary and exciting production coming to Bridgeport! |
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| World Affairs - Northern Ireland and Reconciliation - An End to The Troubles or Not? |
March 18, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of today's Northern Ireland with noted authority on the history and current political state of affairs in Northern Ireland, Professor Kevin J.Cassidy.
Dr. Cassidy is a Professor of Politics at Fairfield University where he serves as director of Irish Studies.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Family Fun Night with Curious George |
March 19, 2010 - March 20, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Members $10/person. Non-members $12/person. Children under one free
Event Time: 6-8:30pm
Join us for two nights of fun for the whole family with Curious George. The evenings include a light dinner, hands-on activities, storytime and a photo with Curious George. |
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| Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party |
March 19, 2010
Location: 627 Post Road East, Westport
Phone: (203) 454-9400
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.ballroomdancewestport.com
Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio hosts Open House Event and Guest Night Dance Party on Friday, March 19, 2010
FREE introductory private lessons can be scheduled on Friday, March 19 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guest Night Dance Party 8:15pm – 10:00pm is FREE to all our students, their guests and anyone who has not been to our studio before. The evening program
includes a beginner’s class in Rumba and Samba on March 19, special performances by students.
Practice new steps in relaxed atmosphere with the great music on the best dance floor. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Come check out our studio and give dancing a try. You just might find what you're looking for.
Space is limited, reservation is required, please call 203-454-9400 or visit www.ballroomdancewestport.com |
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| Critters & Crafts |
March 20, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| Jana Stanfield In Concert |
March 20, 2010
Location: The United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road
Phone: (203) 292-5298
Admission: $20
Event Time: 8 p.m.
www.jana2010.org
Whimsically calling herself The Queen of Heavy Mental, Jana describes her music as “psychotherapy that you can dance to.” Her song titles include: I’m Not Lost, I Am Exploring; The Trick Is To Learn To Enjoy The Ride; If I Were Brave; Nothing I Can Do About It Now; and Please Help Me Buy Some Tupperware. |
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| "I" Squared-Tenors Sing Irish and Italian Songs |
March 21, 2010
Location: 25 Cliff St., off Soundview Ave. near the Flax Hill Rd. intersection, Norwalk
Phone: 203
Admission: $25.00 per person
Event Time: 4:30 p.m.
Two talented tenors from Lincoln Center, Matthew Surapine and Tim Russsel will perform a concert of delightfully entertaining Irish and Italian songs in beautifully restored and exquisitely appointed St. Ladislaus Church. Supper buffet to follow. Tickets are $25, tax deductible. All proceeds are for the benefit of the church. Call 203-952-4993The church is located near the intersection of Flax Hill Rd. and Soundview Ave. in Norwalk. Visit www.stladislaus.com for directions. |
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| Iron Jawed Angels |
March 21, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2pm
Iron Jawed Angels
Thursday, March 18 7pm
Sunday, March 21 2pm
Join the museum and the League of Women Voters to honor the achievements of women in the early 1900s. This film, featuring Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston, tells the story of defiant young activists who take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. The program is also presented in conjunction with Fairfield’s One Book / One Town program. Free, pre-registration required, limited seating available. |
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| Lecture Series with David Dunlop: “Painting in the Fourth Dimension: Can a Picture Slow Down and Ta |
March 21, 2010
Location: Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan
Phone: 2039669668ext.2
Admission: $10
Event Time: 4:00pm
http://www.silvermineart.org
Time and motion... how are they understood? How are they expressed in art? Where do our ideas of time and motion come from? Can photography, sculpture and painting be experienced as music, as movies, as touch and taste? David will lead a discussion on these questions as well as how past artists conveyed the sensation of time and how will future artists present it in light of new discoveries in neuroscience and philosophy.
David Dunlop has given art history lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and his 13-week PBS series which began airing in March 2008, “Landscapes through Time” won a Daytime Emmy Award this year for Outstanding Special Class in writing. A teacher at Silvermine Guild Arts Center since 1993, David’s work is nationally known and featured in many prominent collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Dunlop’s lecture series, always stimulating and fun, sell out quickly often with standing room only available. |
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| The Calling: A Celebration in Music and Dance |
March 21, 2010
Location: Danbury United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT
Phone: (203) 929-3537
Admission: Free
Event Time: 3:30 p.m.
www.jana2010.org
If you are looking for meaning in your life, come to The Calling: A Celebration in Music and Dance, featuring singer/songwriter Jana Stanfield, the Moving In Grace dancers, and the Sounds of Afrika drumming troupe. A Mission Fair begins at 2 p.m. and continues following the concert. The concert seating starts at 3:00 p.m. on a first come basis. |
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| College Ahead! |
March 22, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0941
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Learn everything you need to know about the college applications process. Sponsored by JFS and the JCC. No charge. For more information call Nancy Schiffman, 203-487-0941 or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org
*****The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Community Forum - The Dead Sea Scrolls |
March 23, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Discovery in 1947 and a Look at Them Today - with Dr. Angela Kim Harkins.
Dr. Angela Kim Harkins is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University, where she has taught since 2006.
Cosponsored by the Arts and Entertainment Committee of the Black Rock NRZ.
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Stanley Ferber Memorial Passover Seder |
March 23, 2010
Location: 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Phone: (203) 487-0983
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 11:30 a.m.
http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Hazzan Rabinowitz will lead the Seder, followed by a traditional Passover meal. Presented to the senior adult community free of charge through the generosity of Mrs. Beverly Ferber, in memory of her husband, Stanley Ferber. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Amy Hollander at 203-487-0983 or ahollander@stamfordjcc.org
******The Stamford Jewish Community Center boasts a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs. JCC membership, events and programs are open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. |
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| Girls Club |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Members, $10; Non-members, $15
Event Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Members, $10; Non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register. |
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| Girls Club |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: Members, $10; Non-members, $15
Event Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Members, $10; Non-members, $15. Caregivers optional / free. Please pre-register. |
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| History Book Club: Rogue’s Gallery by Michael Gross |
March 24, 2010
Location: 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-1598
Admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Event Time: 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 24 with Dr. Philip Eliasoph, Fairfield University
Rogue’s Gallery by Michael Gross
4th Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Join authors, scholars and university professors for a lively discussion focused on a theme in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Each presenter will suggest a book for participants to read and will lead an interesting and engaging discussion based on the book. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it’s not required! $5 for members, $10 for non-members each session. Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register. |
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| Tapas Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 1 of 4 |
March 24, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all four classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Vegetables: Many of the most popular tapas are simple preparations using seasonal vegetables. Learn how to twist one or two ingredients into impressive small plates which pop with flavor. We will practice making traditional dishes like Potato Tortilla and Mushrooms a la Plancha - along with newer dishes: Green Beans with Serrano Ham, Asparagus with Truffle Vinaigrette.
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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| Get Into It! |
March 25, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 5-8pm
Enjoy free admission to the museum all evening. |
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| In the Mood |
March 26, 2010
Location: The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 325-4466
Admission: $42 / $35 / $29
Event Time: 7:30pm
IN THE MOOD is the 1940’s Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue that celebrates America’s GREATEST GENERATION through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940’s. Featuring a company of 19 on stage, including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, the show’s music arrangements (42 songs in all), costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets! |
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| Loft Artists Association DRAWS II - The View from Inside Art Show |
March 26, 2010 - May 2, 2010
Location: Loft Artists Gallery, 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Free
Event Time: 12PM - 5PM
http://www.loftartists.com
The Loft Artists Gallery presents a unique group show
LAA DRAWS II – The View from Inside. This show will feature drawings from LAA artists that will explore “the view from inside” says artist Donna Hargrove. Hargrove explains that “the view” can be what the artist is observing from inside the studio looking out or from an outside space looking in. “To draw is to look, examining the structure of appearances. These drawings will show the element of time when looking and drawing merge, revealing the simultaneity of a multitude of moments” adds artist Margaret Tsirantonakis, who along with Hargrove is co-chairing the show. Their vision is to also include drawings that depict “the view from inside” metaphorically; a view of the artist’s vision through the medium of drawing. “We hope these drawings show a unique glimpse into the thoughts and processes of the artist” says Hargrove, who hopes to inspire many of the LAA artists contributing work.
The LAA DRAWS II show will run from March 26 to May 2, with an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Friday, March 26, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. |
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| Once Upon an Author |
March 26, 2010
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: Regular museum admission applies
Event Time: 10:30-11:30am
Enjoy stories with local children's author and poet Patricia Hubbell, writer of the popular Things That Go series. |
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| CAMP SOUNDWATERS OPEN HOUSE |
March 27, 2010
Location: 1281 cove rd, Stamford
Phone: (203) 406-3316
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
http://www.soundwaters.org
CAMP SOUNDWATERS OPEN HOUSE
GRADES K-9
LIVE ANIMLAS,CRAFTS AND MORE!!! |
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| Critters & Crafts |
March 27, 2010
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 227-7253
Admission: $5 children 1-12 and seniors, $7 adults and children over 12
Event Time: 2:30-3:15 PM
Earthplace
Enjoy a family program with a live animal, story and a project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Included with regular admission. |
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| LAA DrawOn! Workshops |
March 27, 2010 - April 3, 2010
Location: Loft Artists Gallery, 845 Canal Street, Stamford
Phone: (203) 323-4153
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2PM - 5PM
http://www.loftartists.com
For two consecutive Saturdays, the Loft Artists will open their doors to the public by hosting two free Open Drawing Sessions. Children, teens, and adults are invited to attend these two events which will encourage visitors to join the LAA artists in an array of drawing activities including Draw a Mural, Draw from a Still Life, and Create Drawings on Artists’ Trading Cards. All events are free of charge and open to all age groups – come draw with friends or family or on your own! LAA Draw On! is part of a week long drawing project started by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Experienced sketchers as well as first timers are encouraged to participate “We hope to get people to look at the art in the gallery and then be inspired to create their own drawings” says Margaret Tsirantonakis who envisions these sessions as lively, collaborative opportunities for people to explore their creativity and enjoy the experience of all kinds of drawing. |
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| Discovered Spirit Project |
March 28, 2010
Location: Southport Galleries, 330 Peqout Ave, Southport
Phone: (860) 243-1806
Admission: free
Event Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Covenant to Care for Children
You are invited to a very special event Covenant to Care for Children is hosting an artists’ reception to honor the youth who participated in this year’s Discovered Spirit Project. This is a rare opportunity for you to meet youth representative of those whom we serve through our programs at Covenant to Care for Children.
Words alone are not enough to express what children feel. This is especially true when they are faced with the complex issues of divorce, grief, violence, abuse, neglect or coping with poverty. We are giving a voice to these children to express a wide range of emotions and help them work through conflicts and traumas. While expressing themselves in this visual way, the children gained a sense of empowerment that can help them develop a positive self-image and improve their self-esteem.
The participants created masks guided by professional Connecticut artists, who volunteered their time and talents to the project, Donna Frustere and Karen Wright of Hartford; Katrina Franzen of Southport; and Marta Cunha and Julie Nearing of Middletown.
The masks are part of a juried show at Southport Galleries in Fairfield County, along with examples of the professional artists’ work. Sarah Biggers, Gallery Manager, has generously allowed use of this beautiful new Southport gallery located in the renovation of the village’s historic hardware store.
Celebrity judges include: Congressman John Larson, State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield, and Yvonne Harris, Event Coordinator for Hartford’s Artist Collective who will present awards for the masks showing the greatest originality, presentation, and representation.
Beverages, and hors d'ourves by Carl Anthony will guarantee this to be an afternoon to remember.
For more information, please contact Covenant to Care for Children or visit our website.
We hope to see you there, and please invite your friends and neighbors! |
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| Free Home Buying Seminar - Current State of Affairs in the Real Estate Industry |
March 30, 2010
Location: Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: (203) 337-9676
Admission: No Charge
Event Time: 6:30 PM
The program will include a panel discussion covering the following topics:
The Current Real Estate Sales Environment - Time to Buy! - Denise Napoleone, William Pitt Sotheby's
Changes in the Mortgage Industry and Getting a Loan -Maria Seaman, Mortgage Master, Inc.
What to Expect from Your Legal Team - Jeremy Hayden, Esq., Victoria Ferrara, P.C.
Evaluating Your Homeowners Needs - John Czel, Associated Community Brokers
The Black Rock Branch Library
A Gathering Place for the Entire Community |
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| Tapas Party at Home with the Chefs of Barcelona: Part 2 of 4 |
March 31, 2010
Location: The Clarke Culinary Center, 64 South Main St., Norwalk
Phone: (800) 842-5275
Admission: $200 per person for all 4 classes includes all food and supplies
Event Time: 6-8PM
Clarke Culinary Center
Charcuteria: The traditional start to any good Mediterranean themed party. An intensive class in both traditional and modern Spanish cheeses and cured meats which will give you the confidence to choose the best. Class will be co-taught with representatives from Forever Cheese, the country’s largest Spanish cheese importer, and we will sample the different varieties of Spanish hams, from Serrano to the rare "pata negra" made from acorn-fed pigs.
Registration required by calling 800-842-5275, Ext. 206 or online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com |
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