Trio Of Exhibits Explores The History Of Norwalk's Fodor Farm Trio Of Exhibits Explores The History Of Norwalk's Fodor Farm
Trio Of Exhibits Explores The History Of Norwalk's Fodor Farm NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Historical Commission and the Norwalk Historical Society will unveil three exhibitions focused on Fodor Farm this month. "The History of Fodor Farm," "Saving Fodor Farm" and "Fodor Farm through the Lens of Dan Lenore" will be unveiled on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fodor Farm, located at 328 Flax Hill Road in Norwalk. A reception, open to the general public, will celebrate the new exhibitions curated by guest curator Elizabeth Pratt Fox. This will also be an opportunity for the public to view the interior of the newly r…
'Sylvia' Opens This Weekend At Darien Arts Center 'Sylvia' Opens This Weekend At Darien Arts Center
'Sylvia' Opens This Weekend At Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center Stage production of "Sylvia" opens this weekend in the DAC Weatherstone Studio at 8 p.m.  Jacquie Carlsen, David Jackins, and Giovanna Olcese of Norwalk and Susan Stanton of Westport bring the comedy to life under the direction of Christian Amato. Remaining performances are on Nov. 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 5 and 11 at 2 p.m. A.R. Gurney’s "Sylvia" is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty nester, tired of his j…
Make Your Reservations For Greenwich Restaurant Week Make Your Reservations For Greenwich Restaurant Week
Make Your Reservations For Greenwich Restaurant Week GREENWICH, Conn. -- Have you made your reservations? Greenwich Restaurant Week is in full swing with more 25 area eateries participating. Expect special deals and promotions throughout the 10 day-long celebration. The event, which began Friday, Oct. 27, runs through Sunday, Nov. 5. Some of the participating restaurants include Applausi Osteria,Back 40 Kitchen, Beach House Café, Bella Nonna, Bistro Versailles, Centro at the Mill, Char, Citarella, Coast, Eastend, Elm Street Oyster House, Famous Greek Kitchen, Fortina, Gaucho Boteco Steakhouse, Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, The J House R…
A Grandmother's Holocaust Story Leads To A Book: Writer To Speak In Norwalk A Grandmother's Holocaust Story Leads To A Book: Writer To Speak In Norwalk
A Grandmother's Holocaust Story Leads To A Book: Writer To Speak In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn-- Yvette Manessis Corporon is a three-time Emmy Award-winning writer, author and producer at NBC's "EXTRA" who tells other people's stories for a living. But when it came time to tell her own, it took a while. The result is revealed in her new book, "Something Beautiful Happened," which she will speak about on Monday, Nov. 6 at Congregation Beth El (109 East Ave.) in Norwalk. The 7:30 p.m. event is free and open to the public. The Westchester, N.Y., resident grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories about how the people of Erikousa, a small Greek islan…
Save The Date: Giant Balloons, Bands To Step Off In Stamford Parade Save The Date: Giant Balloons, Bands To Step Off In Stamford Parade
Save The Date: Giant Balloons, Bands To Step Off In Stamford Parade STAMFORD, Conn. — The holiday season is just around the corner — and so is the 24th annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, set to step off at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19. One of the largest parades of its kind in the U.S., this year’s march will include 12 giant helium balloons floating down downtown streets for the enjoyment of more than 200,000 spectators. Among the parade units this year are Samba New York!, a world-renowned samba performance company dedicated to the music and dance of Brazil, Silver Steel Band, the Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums, NYPD Emerald Society Pipe &am…
'Hoot & Howl' At Darien Nature Center's Annual Halloween Event 'Hoot & Howl' At Darien Nature Center's Annual Halloween Event
'Hoot & Howl' At Darien Nature Center's Annual Halloween Event DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Nature Center is celebrating Halloween in style with its annual Hoot n’ Howl party. It will take place rain or shine on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m for children with special needs and their families. The event will feature hay rides, a magic show, s’mores and stories around a campfire, face painting, animal interactions, refreshments and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required. “The fun thing about Hoot n’ Howl is there’s something for everyone, both indoors and outdoors,” said the Nature Center’s Program Director, …