Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price
Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price WESTPORT, Conn. — Annie Keefe, curator of Westport Country Playhouse's Script In Hand series,  highlighted this season’s three offerings for Y’s Men of Westport and Weston last week. Keefe called the series “theater light — no production values, no costumes, no scenery, no special lighting effects, no sound, no properties.” Just “good stories read by wonderful actors.” These bare bones script readings originated when Academy Award-winning actress Joanne Woodward became artistic director at the playhouse. Woodward said she "heard things better than she read them.”  Keefe, assistant art…
Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo
Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo NORWALK, Conn. -- Meet the original Mike Mike Teavee of "Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" and celebrity chefs at a vendor-filled Chocolate Expo returning Sunday, Jan. 29 to Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. About 40 local and regional vendors will be on site offering samples and sales of gourmet chocolates, baked goods, and specialty foods. Presenters that day include chefs, Barret Beyer, Tony Albanese and Larry Rosenberg, and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin. The aquarium will be open later that day until 7 p.m. and admission will be half price. Admission from 5 to 7 p.m. wil…
Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser
Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --The annual benefit for Bridgeport-based Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County will whisk people to Cuba for a "Havana Nights" party on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event, which is the largest part of the year, includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction and the Pasofino Social Club playing live Latin music. It will be held at the Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford, St., in Fairfield, and runs from 6:30-11 p.m. Habitat CFC is offering online and mobile bidding for its silent auction. People can place bids online with a smartphone or mob…
Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown
Fifth Annual Sandy Hook 5K Stepping Off In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. – The fifth annual 5k race to honor the memories of victims of the Sandy Hook shootings and support those impacted by the tragic events will be held on April 1. The race will take place on Saturday, April 1, on the campus of Fairfield Hills in Newtown beginning at 9 a.m. with staggered fun runs for kids. The 5k starts at 9:45 a.m. Online registration will open on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. on the official race website, www.5krunforshf.org. The Sandy Hook 5K has increased to 2,500 runners, the largest since the race moved back to Newtown. There will be no lottery for participat…
Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party
Westport/Weston Ring In The New Year With 23rd Annual First Night Party WESTPORT, Conn.  -- Dennis the Train Man will be back onboard again this year for Westport/Weston’s 23rd annual First Night-New Year’s Eve Celebration. First Night will be on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with activities taking place from 3 to 10 p.m. at various venues throughout Westport. Anyone from any town is welcome to attend. According to Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the Board of First Night Westport/Weston, it's not just a children’s event. First Night also offers a wide variety of activities for adults as well. "It’s a one-night, upbeat community event," she said. "W…
Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk
Celebrate New Year's Eve At The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A local comedian and "bubble-ologist" are among highlights when the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk stays open later New Year's Eve for family fun. Count down the year's final hours at the aquarium, open Saturday, Dec. 31 to 7 p.m. A juggler and other "bonus guests" are among the lineup. “New Year’s Eve can be a tough call for young families, with the parents wanting to do something special with their kids but not wanting to have them out until midnight,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth.  These  bonus New Year’s Eve offerings are from 3 to 7 p.m. a…
Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night
Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night WESTPORT, Conn.  -- Dennis the Train Man will be back onboard again this year for Westport/Weston’s 23rd annual First Night-New Year’s Eve Celebration. First Night will be on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with activities taking place from 3 to 10 p.m. at various venues throughout Westport. Anyone from any town is welcome to attend. According to Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the Board of First Night Westport/Weston, it's not just a children’s event. First Night also offers a wide variety of activities for adults as well. "It’s a one-night, upbeat community event," she said. "W…
Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend
Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend SHELTON, Conn. -- Don't be left out in the cold Saturday when the season's final Holiday Handmade Markets opens in the Conti Building this weekend.  An all-day event, it offers locals a chance to browse wares by 30 artisans in a festive atmosphere with live music and special activities for kids. Early shoppers can "sip and shop" with free Mimosas. Kids can write letters to Santa or make ornaments. "Hundreds have been coming the last two weekends. There's a large push to shop small, spend and eat local, especially during the holidays," said Nicole Heriot-Mikula, owner of…
Greens Farms Academy Arts Chair Turns Bandleader For Southport Concert Greens Farms Academy Arts Chair Turns Bandleader For Southport Concert
Greens Farms Academy Arts Chair Turns Bandleader For Southport Concert SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Pequot Library in Southport will present a Holiday Jazz concert, "A Winter Wonderland," featuring Emmy-winning composer Rex Cadwallader, on Sunday, Dec. 18. Attendees will be treated to an afternoon of jazzy, holiday-season music presented by Cadwallader and noted Connecticut jazz musicians Steve Moran on saxophone and flute and bassist Mike Asetta. The concert will feature holiday standards such as “The Christmas Song,” “Winter Wonderland,” music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” as well as beloved classics “Silver Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “White Chris…
Stratford's Fright Haven Puts A Scary Spin On Christmas Stratford's Fright Haven Puts A Scary Spin On Christmas
Stratford's Fright Haven Puts A Scary Spin On Christmas STRATFORD, Conn. – In a scary spin on Christmas, this holiday season Santa knows when you’ve been screaming, he knows when you’re afraid. "A Frightmare Before Christmas" is offering a creepy new twist on the holiday at Fright Haven in Stratford. The business put itself on the map this fall by offering the largest indoor Halloween Haunted House across the state. The "Frightmare" event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, and features several new experiences and attractions in the haunted house, which will be decked out for the holiday season. The scar…
Bridgeport Diocesan Youth 'Arise And Shine' For Holiday Concert Bridgeport Diocesan Youth 'Arise And Shine' For Holiday Concert
Bridgeport Diocesan Youth 'Arise And Shine' For Holiday Concert BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --The  Diocesan Youth Choir will perform its annual Christmas Concert, "Arise and Shine," on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport. Under the direction of Mary Bozzuti Higgins of Wilton, the 75-member choir will present a joyous program of Christmas songs and chants from different ages and cultures. The choir will reprise some of last year’s favorites such as the “Arise and Shine, ”“Dark is the Silent Night,” and “Siyahamba,” as well as introduce some new Christmas music. This year, the choir will be accompanied by noted area musician…
Voices Of September 11th Aims To Raise Awareness About Health Concerns Voices Of September 11th Aims To Raise Awareness About Health Concerns
Voices Of September 11th Aims To Raise Awareness About Health Concerns NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- A New Canaan organization will be holding a “watch party” to raise awareness about the benefits and medical treatment available to first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks. Comedian Jon Stewart will be hosting a Facebook Live event from the 9/11 Museum in New York City at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. It is intended to encourage those who may qualify to apply for benefits. According to the New Canaan group, Voices of September 11th, there are still thousands of people – including many Fairfield and Westchester residents -- who might qualify for benefits, but who ha…