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Shop, Save & Support: Westport Woman's Club Holds Sale At Curio Cottage Shop, Save & Support: Westport Woman's Club Holds Sale At Curio Cottage
Shop, Save & Support: Westport Woman's Club Holds Sale At Curio Cottage WESTPORT, Conn. -- Support a local charity and get a deal in the process.Curio Cottage at the Westport Woman's Club is having a sale starting today through Saturday, June 10. All profits support area charities and everything is half-price, including glassware, jewelry, vases, artwork, collectibles and more.Curio Cottage is at 44 Imperial Ave., (203) 227-4240; details on sale at www.westportwomansclub.org.

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Westport Farmers Market Teams With Eileen Fisher For Pop-Up Event Saturday Westport Farmers Market Teams With Eileen Fisher For Pop-Up Event Saturday
Westport Farmers Market Teams With Eileen Fisher For Pop-Up Event Saturday WESTPORT, Conn. -- The best of food and fashion will be on display thanks to a partnership between Eileen Fisher and The Westport Farmers’ Market. The  Pop-Up event, on Saturday, June 3, will be held at the Eileen Fisher store at 160 Main St. in Westport from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a host of farmers market vendors such as Sport Hill Farm; Jane’s Good Food; Huckleberry Artisan Pastries and the Stapes High School Culinary Program.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Eileen Fisher items will go to support the farmers market.  The Eileen Fisher brand is known for its commitment to soc…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts' Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts'
Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts' GREENWICH, Conn. -- Five Connecticut filmmakers will get their chance to shine at the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF), being held Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4. This is the first time in the festival's three-year history it has a category spotlighting "Connecticut Shorts," all of which have some connection to the state. A brief rundown on what you can expect from some of your Fairfield County neighbors: "A Christmas Surprise," directed by Southport native Sarah Lew, centers on a young girl who finds out the devastating truth about Santa on the night b…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Norwalk's Memorial Day Parade Called Off Due To Rain Norwalk's Memorial Day Parade Called Off Due To Rain
Norwalk's Memorial Day Parade Called Off Due To Rain NORWALK, Conn. — This year's Memorial Day parade in Norwalk has been canceled, organizers announced Monday morning. The parade was called off due to forecast for rain. This is the second year in a row that the parade is a washout.

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Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now
Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now GREENWICH, Conn. -- What do "Saturday Night Live," Renée Zellweger, "Captain Underpants" and "Mike and the Mad Dog" have in common? They'll all part of the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) which runs from Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4. For the third year in a row, the festival, with the mission "Film. Finance. Philanthropy," offers a full slate of programming, much of it featuring a social action component. Expect a roster of 50 films touching on topics from mental illness and sexual assault to the power of survival. Panel discussion…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County
Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Update: Parades have been canceled in Danbury, Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Trumbull and Westport. Some indoor events will continue as planned. Continue to check for updates due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Stepping off in a Memorial Day Parade and cheering from the sidelines are great traditions in many Fairfield County towns. But this year, a rainy forecast threatens to put a damper on Monday's events.   Here is a list of events scheduled for Monday across the region. Check the forecast and Daily Voice for any cancellations.  Greenwich: The Sound Beach Volunteer…

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Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served
Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- While it's nice to have a three-day weekend and enjoy some time outside, the true purpose of Memorial Day is to come together as a community and pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service of their country. Several Fairfield County towns will be honoring those who died members of the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifices with memorial ceremonies and parades on Sunday and Monday. The following is a roundup of parades and dedications taking place around the county: Brookfield: The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, and finish at…

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by Casey Donahue
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Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium
Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Birds of a feather flock together. And in the case of flamingos, the features are pink and the flock is called a stand, colony, regiment or a flamboyance. And you can see the leggy pink birds up close and personal and learn more about them this summer at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. A small flamboyance of flamingos will be standing – often, on one leg – in the aviary on the aquarium’s riverfront courtyard from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. That’s May 27-Sept. 4. The exhibit is free with admission. “For family fun this summer, The Maritime Aquarium has more b…

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Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Norwalk Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Norwalk
Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Memorial Day is about much more than just enjoying a three-day weekend and easing into summer mode. It's about honoring the men and women who have given their lives in service of their country, and coming together as a community to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Towns around Fairfield County will be doing just that this weekend, with a series of ceremonies and parades celebrating members of the armed forces who died defending their country. The following is a sampling of parades and dedications taking place across Fairfield County. Fee…

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by Casey Donahue
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After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD
After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD DANBURY, Conn. -- A lot of local love -- and blood, sweat and tears -- have gone into this Saturday’s performance of Phoenix Tree. The band recently debuted its new crowdfunded studio album and will unveil its songs at Billy Bean’s Pub in Danbury on Saturday, May 27 at 10 p.m. The album was a year in the making, from concept to prep and crowdfunding (via Indiegogo) which included performing countless shows throughout the year. In total, $5,000 was raised. See earlier Daily Voice story HERE. "We were really excited to help Phoenix Tree with their crowdfunding campaign," said Mike …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival 'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival
'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- A documentary about empowering women will have its East Coast premiere at the Greenwich International Film Festival, being held June 2 to 4. "Little Stones" follows four female artists in Brazil, India, Senegal, Kenya, Germany and the U.S. as they use art  -- graffiti, dance, music and fashion  -- to combat violence against women, and to empower women and girls globally.  So far, the movie has gotten off to a strong start. At its world premiere at the Vail Film Festival, "Little Stones" won for Best Documentary and its screening was sold out at the We…

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Norwalk Filmmaker To Show 'Connecticut Short' At Greenwich Film Festival Norwalk Filmmaker To Show 'Connecticut Short' At Greenwich Film Festival
Norwalk Filmmaker To Show 'Connecticut Short' At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- For the first time in its three-year history, The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) will feature "Connecticut Shorts," short films that were either shot in state or made by a local filmmaker. The program will screen as a series twice during the festival  -- on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. It is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Film, Television, and Digital Media. Go HERE for details. According to Ginger Stickel, GIFF executive director, the new program was added "to celebrate the beautiful state of Connecticut and its many gifted f…

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by Jeanne Muchnick