BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The public is invited to hear from four artists on their use of printmaking at the Housatonic Museum of Art, where an exhibition is underway through March 25."Prints That Work: printmaking in the service of a bigger picture," highlights the unique perspectives of four artists, Roxanne Faber-Savage, Kelsey Miller, John O’Donnell and Neil Daigle-Orians.The ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A total of 44 students from three Bridgeport schools recently visited Westport Library as part of their ongoing participation in a Peer Docent Program offered by the Housatonic Museum of Art.The students arrived from Geraldine W. Johnson School, Hall School and John Winthrop School in Bridgeport.During the field trip, award-winning architect Thom Mayne presented the ...

STAMFORD, Conn. — SilverSource Inc. — a Stamford-based nonprofit organization that advocates for the needs of older adults and their families — recently appointed four new members to its board of trustees, as well as the full slate of officers and board members. Joining the board of trustees are Polly Rauh, Ed.D; Carol Burns, registered nurse; Robert Goldstein, CPA; and Gary H. Neems. ...

STAMFORD, CONN. -- Several local and state representatives gathered recently to honor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week by helping with a meal service at an emergency shelter operated by Stamford-based Pacific House that serves people from Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan.State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing Stamford and Darien, State Rep. Caroline ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Emergency Medical Services annual appeal, a fundraising effort to finance SEMS' paramedic ambulance services throughout the city, is officially underway. “We have been serving the Stamford community for nearly 25 years, and most people are surprised to learn that we’re a private nonprofit,” said Patricia Squires, SEMS’ executive director. “We’re not part ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Many art lovers and film buffs turned out recently for the opening reception of "Rendezvous In Black," a new exhibit at the Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport.Approximately 100 people, including artists, arts and culture enthusiasts, film aficionados and members of the community came on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, to immerse themselves in a film noir ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --  The Housatonic Community College Foundation hosted its Eighth Annual Alumni Hall Of Fame Gala recently at the campus Event Center. The event, which featured keynote speakers Sonia Manzano and Peter Werth III, raised more than $20,000 in support of scholarships for needy students.With a theme of "Stay Close. Go Far," the evening was dedicated to ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport will present a lecture with Richard Vine, the managing editor of Art in America, on Tuesday, Nov. 29.The lecture, titled “Art, Crime and SoHo Sins,” will highlight Vine's debut novel "SoHo Sins" followed by a book signing and reception with the author. The lecture relates to the museum’s latest exhibition, ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- After overcoming his own battle with drugs, alcohol and homelessness, Sidney Elmore paid it forward by helping others who sought help at Stamford's Pacific House successfully recover. Pacific House is now honoring him by renaming their recovery program for the man they call the center's spiritual leader. At Elmore's recent retirement party, officials announced the new ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The  Housatonic Community College Foundation's Eighth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala will be held Saturday on campus in Bridgeport. The gala is the Foundation’s primary fundraiser, raising support for a scholarship program for high-achieving, low-income students who are creating a path to successful careers. The program awards approximately $200,000 to students ...