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Writer Of Little Known Holocaust Story To Speak, Sign Books In Bridgeport Writer Of Little Known Holocaust Story To Speak, Sign Books In Bridgeport
Writer Of Little Known Holocaust Story To Speak, Sign Books In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, 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 Westchester, N.Y., resident grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories about how the people of Erikousa, a small Greek island, hid a Jewish family—a tailor named Savvas and his daughters—from the Nazis during World War II. Nearly 2,000 Jews from that area died in the concentration camps but even though everyone on Erikousa knew Savvas and his family …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest' Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest'
Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest' STAMFORD, Conn. -- It's "CanTober." Half Full Brewery's "CanToberfest" is an Oktoberfest-style event featuring a garden-themed pop-up beer garden, lawn games, a can stein hoist competition and some of the best food trucks in the county. It takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 in Stamford's Mill River Park. The festival is held in support of the Mill River Park Collaborative and is held on the North Lawn and Grand Steps. Tickets are $15 and include 1 free beer ticket and admittance into the park. Night of tickets are $20 and cash only. The event goes from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Short Cuts Film Festival Brings Award-Winning Short Films To Norwalk Short Cuts Film Festival Brings Award-Winning Short Films To Norwalk
Short Cuts Film Festival Brings Award-Winning Short Films To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Film buffs can check out award-winning shorts from the TriBeca Film Festival beginning Thursday, Oct. 12 when the Short Cuts Film Festival opens at Garden Cinemas in Norwalk. Produced by Westport-based JIB Productions, Short Cuts screens films premiered at the New York City-based film festival, which is known for its discovery of emerging and established international directors. "We love bringing the vibrant energy and talent of TriBeca to Fairfield County," said Short Cuts producer Nancy Diamond. "Good short films are hard to find, and these were chosen fro…

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by Casey Donahue
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Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family
Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Talk about a real "kick." The Rockettes will be visiting Newtown on Friday, Sept. 22 in celebration of the Marquez-Greene family. The family lost their daughter Ana Grace at Sandy Hook in 2012 and have a foundation in her name. Each year as the Christmas Spectacular gears up -- the famous Rockettes holiday show, the dancers' “Gift of Joy” program honors fans and families throughout the tri-state area.  The family was selected because of their devotion to others in the community. The Ana Grace Project is dedicated to promoting love, community, and connection for …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser
Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser RIVERSIDE, Conn. -- It's not too early to book your ticket for the "Cocktails & Comedy" fundraiser. The event, which benefits The Undies Project Inc., will be held  Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 p.m. to 10:15 p.m at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside and features Robin Fox, a comédienne who currently appears on Nickelodeon’s “NickMom Night Out”. The Undies Project is a ground breaking non-profit, set up in 2015 by Greenwich residents Laura Delaflor and Lucy Langley to help distribute the basic necessity of underwear to those living at, or below, the poverty line. Underwear is the…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield
Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Looking to get a signed copy of Hillary Clinton's new book on the 2016 presidential election, "What Happened"? Better get in line.  The new political memoir went on sale Tuesday, and it's already the top-selling book at Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. The line went around the block at Clinton's first book-signing Tuesday at Barnes & Noble in Union Square in Manhattan.   And she is scheduled next to appear at Costco on Federal Road in Brookfield. Her book signing is set for noon on Saturday, Sept. 16. You must be a member of Costco to attend the event.  …

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by Karen Tensa
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Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention
Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention DANBURY, Conn. -- Who says you have to wait till October to enjoy a good scare? The annual 2017 Connecticut HorrorFest will be held this weekend at the Danbury Ice Arena, bringing together horror fans, celebrities and vendors from across the country.  Genre enthusiasts will have the chance to meet celebrity horror actors, hear from paranormal investigators and enjoy screenings of several cult fright films, courtesy of the show's sponsor, Connecticut-based Horror News Network.  “CT HorrorFest was really born out of a love of horror and wanting to have a homegrown, Connecticut horror convent…

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by John Haffey
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Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour
Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour NORWALK, Conn. -- History buffs, take note  -- and then buy your tickets. “Over Here: Norwalk in WW I,” a new tour by the Norwalk Preservation Trust, will explore the social, artistic and architectural heritage from that tumultuous time. The tour on Sunday, Sept. 17, will visit the homes, monuments and memorials that tell the story of Norwalk during the Great War and its participation in the expansive industrialization that fueled America’s growth as a world power. Participants will visit homes of that era and take a trip back in time at the recently restored Wall Street Theater (opened 1…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Meet A 'Real Housewife' At 'Do-Good' Westport Event Meet A 'Real Housewife' At 'Do-Good' Westport Event
Meet A 'Real Housewife' At 'Do-Good' Westport Event WESTPORT, Conn. -- Like animals? Want to do good? Social media guru Kami Evans of Fairfield is hosting an evening with two moms who have built their brands in the face of challenges and adversity. All proceeds from the event will be forwarded to the Rescue Efforts of Hurricane Harvey through the U.S Humane Society. Scheduled to speak on Sunday, Sept. 17: Animal Activist Dolores Catania from Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Angela Pantalone, the owner of Stratford's Wag Central, a doggie daycare. There will be light bites and a discount of 20 percent to anyone staying for dinne…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival
Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford continues its foodie reign with the first annual Stamford Brew & Whiskey Festival (SBWF). The event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14  at Harbor Point, will feature live music, boardwalk games, food, and plenty of whiskey and craft beer tasting from over 30 vendors. Special guests like FOX radio’s street team, as well Stamford’s mayor, David Martin will be in attendance. SBWF proceeds will benefit New Neighborhoods Inc, a nonprofit developer and manager of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing in Fairfield County. The event is sponsored by F…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Attention Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Announces Lineup Attention Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Announces Lineup
Attention Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Announces Lineup GREENWICH, Conn.– The 2017 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival, presented by Serendipity magazine and benefitting the Mario Batali Foundation, the Friends of James Beard Benefits and the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation, has announced its final schedule and list of participants. The festival takes place Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 Celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli and Adam Richman are among those conducting cooking demos, book signings and mingling with festival attendees during the signature day of the festival, which takes place Saturda…

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Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown
Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — The state's largest Labor Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday in Newtown, winding from the flagpole to Hawley School. The theme of the 56th annual edition of the parade is the "Labor of Love." The Honorary Grand Marshal is Lee Paulsen, who has run the Faith Food Pantry for over 33 years.  The parade includes marching bands, floats, candy for kids and politicians, including First Selectman Pat Llodra, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Etsy. The parade starts on Main Street near Edmond Town Hall. It will take a left on Glover A…

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