Parade Comes To Life: Join The Fun At Stamford's Balloon Inflation Party Parade Comes To Life: Join The Fun At Stamford's Balloon Inflation Party
Parade Comes To Life: Join The Fun At Stamford's Balloon Inflation Party STAMFORD, Conn. — Before the 24th annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular can step off on Sunday, there's still one big task to complete: inflating the 16 giant, helium-filled balloons.  And on Saturday, the night before the big parade, you can join the fun as Point72 Asset Management hosts a Balloon Inflation Party from 3 to 6 p.m.at Hoyt Street and Summer Street in downtown Stamford.  The pre-parade event provide a behind-the-scenes look at the balloons as they come to life. This year's big balloons will include the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Captain Barnacles, Alphonso the Dragon and …
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…
Just You Wait: Darien Historical Society Talks 'Hamilton' Just You Wait: Darien Historical Society Talks 'Hamilton'
Just You Wait: Darien Historical Society Talks 'Hamilton' DARIEN, Conn. – New ways of thinking about America’s War for Independence will be the topic of a two-part series, "Revolutionary Perspectives," at the Darien Historical Society in November. The first talk, entitled "Alexander Hamilton: The Man, the Myth & The Musical," will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The smash-hit Broadway musical is changing the mythology surrounding this Founding Father, and a new perspective is emerging. Robert Begley, president of New York Heroes Society, dives deeper into Hamilton’s life and legacy. The next talk, "Art, War and …
'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…
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, …
Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade
Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade WESTPORT, Conn. -- Ghouls and goblins will walk the streets of Westport when the town hosts its annual Children's Halloween Parade on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. Children and parents will meet at Main Street and Post Road at 3:30 p.m. The event is for children of all ages, especially those 8 and under. The parade will proceed up Main Street, turn right onto Avery Place, then turn left on Myrtle Avenue to Town Hall and Veterans Green. Children may trick-or-treat along Main St…
Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community
Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community DARIEN, Conn. – For a safe, exciting Halloween, the Darien YMCA is again offering an imaginative Halloween experience – a free evening for little goblins and their families to enjoy in an environment that’s both caring and safe.  The holiday fun takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at 2420 Post Road, Darien. Costumes and parental supervision are required. For many years, the Darien YMCA has hosted this Halloween party which includes crafts, bounce houses, concession stand, games, and more. The Darien YMCA will be decorated, waiting, and well supervised.  “It’s a safe, creativ…
WestConn Prof Explores Colonists & Witchcraft At Darien Historical Society WestConn Prof Explores Colonists & Witchcraft At Darien Historical Society
WestConn Prof Explores Colonists & Witchcraft At Darien Historical Society DARIEN, Conn. – Just in time for Halloween, the Darien Historical Society will present “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” a discussion focusing on the Colonists’ preoccupation with the supernatural with Leslie Lindenauer, a professor of history at Western Connecticut State University. The talk will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bates-Scofield Homestead Museum, 45 Old Kings Highway N., Darien. The program is free for members of the Society and $20 for non-members. Lindenauer, whose research focuses on gender and religious culture in early America, will discuss why so…
Author Of Most Popular ESPN Story To Speak At SHU In Fairfield Author Of Most Popular ESPN Story To Speak At SHU In Fairfield
Author Of Most Popular ESPN Story To Speak At SHU In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Kate Fagan, author of “What Made Maddy Run,” the most-watched feature on ESPN digital media, will speak at Sacred Heart University on Oct. 23. Fagan, who expanded her story on Madison Holleran, a track and field athlete who committed suicide, to a full-length book, will take the stage at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Fagan writes for espnW, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She is a panelist on ESPN’s “Around the Horn” and has appeared on “Outside the Lines.” Her espnW story on Holleran got over 3 million hits. A companion video for SportsCenter has…
'Road To Victory' For Multiple Myeloma Research Ends In Fairfield 'Road To Victory' For Multiple Myeloma Research Ends In Fairfield
'Road To Victory' For Multiple Myeloma Research Ends In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The grand finale of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s “Road to Victories” seven-week, coast-to-coast cycling event will culminate  Saturday, Oct 21 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield where hundreds of cyclists and supporters will gather to celebrate and cheer on the riders.  The last 62-mile leg of the 3,400-mile ride will start in Bristol. at 7:15 a.m. and finish in Fairfield at approximately 1:30 p.m.  The Cowabunga food truck will be on hand serving lunch. The 3,400- mile coast-to-coast began on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Manhattan Beach, CA. and is filled with dedicat…