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Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling Stones legend and longtime Connecticut resident Keith Richards is receiving the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, an honor celebrating those who embody the state’s values of creativity, passion, and generosity, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, March 3.  Richards, a longtime Weston resident, is being recognized not only for his decades-long music career but his deep commitment to the local community. His support for organizations like SPHERE, which empowers adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which creates meaningful jobs through fil…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
Greenwich, Wilton Students Named Presidential Scholars Greenwich, Wilton Students Named Presidential Scholars
Greenwich, Wilton Students Named Presidential Scholars Two Fairfield County students have been named as 2023 US Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday, May 10 that Ambika Grover of Greenwich High School and Lukas Koutsoukos of Wilton High School were selected for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.  “I am so proud of Ambika and Lukas on being named US Presidential Scholars and receiving this extraordinary national rec…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Greenwich Among Most Underrated Places To Visit In US, New Report Says Greenwich Among Most Underrated Places To Visit In US, New Report Says
Greenwich Among Most Underrated Places To Visit In US, New Report Says A Fairfield County town is among the most underrated places in America to visit this summer.  The Reader's Digest list suggested those looking for a change of scenery should try a summer visit to Greenwich instead of the more mainstream travel destination of New York City, getting fewer crowds and lines but still enjoying a memorable time. Reader's Digest praised Greenwich for being "walkable" with all the charm and convenience of a small town."  The town earned praise for its lively downtown area and multiple beaches, balancing a city feel with New England charm. …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD' Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD'
Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD' An actor and director from Norwalk will soon make his television debut on the NBC series, “Chicago PD.” Bartek Szymanski will guest star in the fifth episode of the seventh season of the show, premiering Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Born in Stamford, Szymanski is known for independent films including “Creedmoria” and “The Farthest Apple From the Tree.” He graduated from Brien McMahon High School in 2014 and served as the Senior Class President, studying BFA Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs and Commercials at Pace University in New York City.  Szymanski was elected Exe…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Long-Shuttered Community Theater In Downtown Fairfield To Reopen Long-Shuttered Community Theater In Downtown Fairfield To Reopen
Long-Shuttered Community Theater In Downtown Fairfield To Reopen The long-shuttered Community Theatre in downtown Fairfield will reopen as the new Sacred Heart University Community Theater. The university signed a 10-year lease with Kleban Properties to create a premier arts and education site at the corner of Post and Unquowa Roads.  Open to the entire Fairfield community, including all university students, the refurbished venue will provide a range of offerings, including high-profile lectures, author talks, unique films, concerts, and performances.  It will showcase the work of the University’s dance, orchestra, band, choir, theater arts, f…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent
Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent Finalists from throughout the area are headed to the annual Darien’s Got Talent, the Darien Arts Center’s popular talent competition that takes place June 23. Held at 7 p.m. at Darien High School, the fundraising event for the Darien Arts Center features 21 finalists from around the area who will compete before entertainment professionals for a chance at cash prizes.  In addition to competing on stage for cash prizes, contestants can now compete to help raise money for the DAC. The public is encouraged to vote online at darienarts.org, as many times as they wish, for their favorite contesta…

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by Kathy Reakes