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New Canaan Country School Middle School Students Stage 'Into The Books' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Country School Middle School drama students became their favorite childhood storybook characters — Harold, Wild Thing, Petey Bunny, the Cap Peddler — for their Winter Musical production. Inspired loosely by the musical “Into the Woods,” the original production was conceived, written and performed entirely by students. For 10 weeks, 18 fifth- and sixth- graders worked feverishly to write and stage the play. They wrote lyrics to songs, choreographed dance numbers and made props. “In addition to crafting a story, the students had to learn how to work together in a…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/11/2016

Events

Frank Zappa Tribute Coming To The Acoustic In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Project/Object, the longest continually touring alumni-based Zappa tribute band in the world, has toured for over 20 years with more Zappa alumni than anyone other than Zappa himself. They will be coming to The Acoustic in Bridgeport on April 7 as they kick off their new tour.Its legendary tours of the USA, Canada, and Europe have paved the way for a rich variety of other excellent, contemporary Zappa tributes. Project/Object is the band that brought most of the currently touring Zappa band alumni out of retirement and onto the road. The list of Zappa alumni that have a…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/11/2016

Events

Literary Crawl Making Its Move In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Third Annual Literary Crawl, modeled after similar events in San Francisco, New York City, Seattle and London, promises a feast for the brain as well as the belly on March 15 in Norwalk. Scintillating storytelling of classical and not-so-classical works, plus a sampling of culinary delights washed down with your favorite quaff, will put attendees in a literary spirit. Attend one venue or "crawl" to all five with all proceeds benefiting Norwalk Reads. Click here to donate on their website. Times and venues are as follows: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Banc House wit…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Sports

Greenwich Teen Gets Three Podiums At Vermont Ski Championships GREENWICH, Conn. -- Olivia Holm, 14, of Old Greenwich was recently named Vermont's Under 16 Giant Slalom Champion at the U16 Vermont State Alpine Championships. The five-day series was held at Okemo Mountain Resort, Killington Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort. Out of a field of 118, Holm won the Giant Slalom race held at Okemo Mountain Resort on Feb. 21. Holm took seventh place in the slalom event held on Feb. 27 and she was third place for both the giant slalom and super-G races held on Feb. 28 at Sugarbush. For her performance, Holm was awarded third place in the series and was named …

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

News

Study UFOs At Beekman Public Library BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Lecturer Saul Silas Fathi presents a lecture on Cosmology entitled "The Big Bang, Black Holes and UFOs" at the Beekman Public Library on Saturday, March 12 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fathi will answer questions such as: How did the universe begin? What are black holes? Is there life on other stars, moons and planets? Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? What is the future of space travel? What do scientists predict for the future of our solar system? For more information contact Kathy Reilly at 845-724-3414. Click here to register on their website.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Events

Greenwich Library Hosts Author Tracy Chevalier As Her New Book Is Released GREENWICH, Conn. -- Join Authors Live at Greenwich Library on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. for an evening with Tracy Chevalier in the Cole Auditorium. The beloved author of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will introduce her beautifully crafted new novel of a pioneer family on the American frontier, "At the Edge of the Orchard," which will be available March 15. This sweeping story is inspired by the migration of people and the seeds they sow. Chevalier is the New York Times bestselling author of seven previous novels, including "Girl with a Pearl Earring," which …

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Events

Wcsu Department Of Theatre Arts Presents 'Cat On A Hot Tin Roof' DANBURY, Conn. -- The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts will present “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus at 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on March 11 and 12 with 2 p.m. matinees on March 12 and 13. Set in the 1950’s Mississippi Delta, this timeless Tennessee Williams story follows a Southern family in crisis and the relationships of two iconic characters, Big Daddy Pollitt and Maggie. This powerful tale of love and loss is directed by Sal Trapani. The production star…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Neighbors

Human Services Council, Norwalk Community Health Center Help Abused Kids NORWALK, Conn. -- Children’s Connection, a program of the Human Services Council, recently announced its partnership with the Norwalk Community Health Center to provide child friendly forensic medical exams to children who have been abused. As one of eight Children’s Advocacy Centers in Connecticut, Children’s Connection is fully accredited by the National Children's Alliance. The program brings together the Multidisciplinary Team of Greater Norwalk , a collaboration of public and private resources to facilitate the prevention, investigation, assessment, prosecution and treatment of child sex…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Schools

Book Fair Returns To Darien's Holly Pond School DARIEN, Conn. -- The Holly Pond School will hold its annual book fair from Tuesday, March 15, through Saturday, March 19, in the Darien YMCA main lobby. The hours of the Book Fair are as follows: Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A diverse selection of books for children of all ages will be on hand from Main Street Books. The annual Holly Pond Book Fair provides parents, students, staff and members of the Darien community with an opportunity to purchase high quality books and encoura…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

Events

Learn To Draw Marine Animals At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Learn how to draw marine animals in a special program offered by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.“Marine Animal Illustration,” an after-hours drawing-instruction course that will meet from 6-8 p.m. on five Tuesdays – from March 15 to April 12. Award-winning artist and naturalist Patricia Wynne will lead this intensive course, which will serve as a great introduction for beginners and a bonus opportunity for advanced artists to hone their skills. With sharks, anemones, jellies, sea turtles and more, The aquarium presents diverse and inspiring subjects for artists of every l…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/10/2016

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