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Zip The Eclipse: Treetop View At The Adventure Park In Bridgeport Zip The Eclipse: Treetop View At The Adventure Park In Bridgeport
Zip The Eclipse: Treetop View At The Adventure Park In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — You can tell your grandchildren, “I saw the Solar Eclipse from the treetops back in 2017.”  The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum, the outdoor zip line and climbing venue at 4450 Park Ave. in Bridgeport, is offering a free pair of eclipse glasses (while supplies last) to ticketed guests to view the historic phenomenon while at the Park on Monday, Aug. 21. Seeing the eclipse from up in the trees in The Adventure Park is a unique way to witness a unique event. (Guests may use glasses while on tree platforms or from the ground but not while actively climbing or zip lin…

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Places To Join The Fun To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Fairfield County Places To Join The Fun To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Fairfield County
Places To Join The Fun To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Got eclipse fever but not sure where to go for the best view? The first visible total solar eclipse in over 25 years takes place Monday. Aug. 21 starting at 1:44 p.m. It peaks around 2:45 and ends at 4 p.m. The moon will cover about 75 percent of the sun in Fairfield County, but you'll still get to experience this rare celestial event. Just head to the following locales -- and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies. Remember, too, to pack your eclipse glasses. Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk: All are invited to witness the solar eclipse as it's c…

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Williams-Sonoma Fights Childhood Hunger At Grateful Music Fest In Danbury Williams-Sonoma Fights Childhood Hunger At Grateful Music Fest In Danbury
Williams-Sonoma Fights Childhood Hunger At Grateful Music Fest In Danbury Updated, Friday: DANBURY, Conn. -- The Forever Grateful Festival at Ives Concert Park has been postponed Friday due to weather. It has been moved to Sunday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. The Saturday portion of the festival is not affected and will go on as planned Original story: DANBURY, Conn. -- William-Sonoma's store in the Danbury Fair Mall is kicking off its fifth annual campaign to support No Kid Hungry this Friday during the Forever Grateful Festival at Ives Concert Park. During the festival between 6 and 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, Williams-Sonoma will be selling pizza by the slice and…

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Community Vigil For Charlottesville Set For Wednesday In Stamford Community Vigil For Charlottesville Set For Wednesday In Stamford
Community Vigil For Charlottesville Set For Wednesday In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien is convening a community vigil to stand against the hatred and violence demonstrated in Charlottesville, Va.  The rally is set for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.16, at the Stamford Government Center at 888 Washington Blvd. The vigil will be held in partnership with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut. The groups released a statement saying "the messages of anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia combined with violence strike at our community as …

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Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest
Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest DANBURY, Conn. -- The date is getting closer. The Connecticut Taco Festival, sponsored by Bacardi, will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena and will feature a variety of taco selections from restaurants and food trucks, alcoholic beverages, Lucha Libre Wrestling featuring Rey Mysterio and Jerry Lawler, taco-eating contests, live music and performances, kid’s activities and vendors.  Participating restaurants and food trucks include Agave Mexican Restaurant (Danbury), El Coyote (Monroe, Brookfield and New Milford), Hacienda don Manuel (Brookfield), Puerto…

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Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival
Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival NORWALK Conn. – The streets of historic South Norwalk will be filled with the sound of music, culinary delights as well as artwork by more than 125 artisans this weekend for the SoNo Arts Festival. “The SoNo Arts Festival, returning with a fresh style and renewed energy, will offer something for everyone – from children to seniors," said Arts Festival organizer Sue Brown Gordon. "We anticipate a record turnout as people ... interact directly with and purchase items from the highly skilled artists and craftspeople from all over the country.”  The event will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ra…

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Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up
Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up GREENWICH, Conn. – Famed Chef Mario Batali, a partner in Tarry Lodge in Westport and Port Chester, N.Y., is just one of a host of esteemed cooks who will be at the 2017 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival. The event, presented by Serendipity magazine, will be held Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 with tickets on sale now. Batali will be appearing during Saturday's festivities at Sherman Baldwin Park conducting a cooking demo, a book signing, and meeting attendees. He will also be at a VIP event on Friday. Also showcasing Saturday: The platinum-selling rock band Train (“Play That Song,” “…

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Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford
Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — "Pippin" has been thrilling audiences since 1972, when it won five Tony Award, with its unforgettable score by Connecticut resident Stephen Schwartz. And now the classic musical will return to Connecticut, with performances at The Kweskin Theatre in Stamford from Aug. 2 through Aug. 12.  "Pippin" tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.  In the Stamford production, a troupe of dancers tells the story in this stylized musical of Pippin’s quest for true happiness. "Pippin" explores the glori…

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Fairfield Comedy Club Joins Cask Republic For Bingo Nights Fairfield Comedy Club Joins Cask Republic For Bingo Nights
Fairfield Comedy Club Joins Cask Republic For Bingo Nights SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. -- This isn't your grandmother's Bingo. Beginning on Wednesday, July 19,  Cask Republic in South Norwalk will host "Cask Bingo Night," a weekly charity event held on the patio, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. With the Fairfield Comedy Club as an event partner, each event will be hosted by local stand-up comedians ready to provide some laughter and shenanigans.  Guests are asked to make a $5 donation to play bingo with the proceeds benefitting a local charity. The designated charity for July is Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Norwalk.  For more chances to win, ad…

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — It's the last evening to enjoy Independence Day fireworks this year. Want to celebrate with a bang — and don't want to travel too far?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) Ridgefield: Ridgefield High School, gates open at 6 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)   Wilton: Wilton High School at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) To see a list of more fireworks shows in the rest of Connecticut, click here. 

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Monday and Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Monday, July 3rd Bridgeport: Bridgeport Bluefish game at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, after the game. (No rain date)  Norwalk: Calf Pasture Beach at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Shelton: At the Riverwalk, with a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Westport: Compo Beach at 9 p.m. (Rain Date is July 5) Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)…

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Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast
Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Update: Darien will postpone its fireworks show until Sunday evening due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — The weather may not cooperate — there are storms in the forecast for Saturday — but fireworks shows are on the calendar for spots throughout Fairfield County.   Want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang? Here is a schedule of shows this weekend and through July 4th — but be sure to check the weather forecast before you go out:  Saturday, July 1st THE DARIEN FIREWORKS ARE POSTPONED TO THE RAIN DATE: Darien: Darien High School, gates open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date is …

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