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Sundays in the Planetarium at The Stamford Museum & Nature Center
August 23, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford,
CT
Phone: (203) 322-1646
Admission: Adults $3; Children (5 & older) $2; Members Free. Children
younger than 5 are not admitted.
Event Time: 3 pm; 2nd Sundays each month
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org
Join us 2nd Sundays in the Planetarium at the Stamford Museum & Nature
Center! Planetarium Shows begin promptly at 3 pm. Please note: children
younger than 5 are not admitted.
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Harbor Seal Feedings
September 9, 2006 (No End Date)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 853-0070
Admission: $10.50Adult/$9.50Senior/$8.50Children
Event Time: 11:45AM; 1:45PM & 3:45PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
The Aquarium's seals are fed daily at 11:45AM, 1:45PM & 3:45PM. Find
out all about these seasonal visitors to Long Island Sound.
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Toy Boat Workshop
September 9, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk
Phone: (203) 853-0700
Admission: $5 per Child/Plus Admission to Aquarium $10.50Adult/$8.50 Child/$9.50
Senior
Event Time: 11AM-4PM
http://www.maritimeaquarium.org
Drop in to the Martime Aquarium's Boat Shop every Saturday and Sunday
between 11AM and 4PM for a fun 20-minute Toy Boat Workshop. Build and
decorate a toy sail boat and take home this special souvenir of your visit.
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Philip Johnson Glass House Tours
April 30, 2007 - April 30, 2010
Location: Philip Johnson Glass House Visitors Center, 199 Elm St. (across
from the New Canaan Railroad Station), New Canaan (
Phone: ((866) 811-4111
Admission: $25 Tour; $500 Opening Gala
Event Time: Pls CalL for Info (866) 811-4111
http://www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org
This famous modern home designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson
and nested off Ponus Ridge in New Canaan is opening as a museum under
the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Johnson bequeathed the 45-acre
property to the national trust in 1986 and lived in the Glass House until
he died two years ago.
For tickets to tour Philip Johnson's Glass House, visit www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org
or call (866) 811-4111.
For tickets to the Grand Opening Gala Picnic on June 23 or to book the
Glass House, e-mail Meri Erickson at Meri_Erickson@nthp.org.
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Beginner’s Nature Program – An Early Childhood Program
September 10, 2007 - May 25, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Call For Pricing
Event Time: 9:00- noon or 12:30-3:30pm
The Beginner’s Nature Program is a unique preschool that integrates environmental education into a unique, nature-based curriculum. We believe children learn best through play and active learning, allowing each child to develop at his or her own pace. Registration is currently open for the Fall 07 / Winter 08 session. Ages 3 – 5. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (203)966-9577 for more information.
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Beginner’s Nature Program – An Early Childhood Program
October 31, 2007 - May 25, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Call For Pricing
Event Time: 9:00 am to noon
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
Ages 3-5. The Beginner’s Nature Program is a unique preschool that
integrates environmental education into a unique, nature-based curriculum.
We believe children learn best through play and active learning, allowing
each child to develop at his or her own pace. Registration is currently
open for the Fall 07 / Spring 08 session. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org
or call (203)966-9577 for more information.Addtional time period is 12:30-3:30pm
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Healthyville, The exhibit for kids about the human body
December 2, 2007 - December 11, 2009
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West
Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Phone: (203) 899-0606
Admission: $9 per person
Event Time: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays
from 1 to 5 p.m.
http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
Take a trip to Healthyville,
a major new exhibit at
Stepping Stones Museum for
Children about the human
body. Beginning in December,
children will be able to
step up their knowledge of
nutrition, fitness, hygiene
and safety as they explore
familiar settings like the
home, park, market & cafe.
They’ll enjoy role-playing
doctors and dentists, mastering ten different computer games; driving
an ambulance and riding a bike with a human skeleton, among other fun
activities. On opening day, December 2, an interactive children’s
health expo will take place throughout the museum. The 1500 square foot
exhibit is free with museum admission and will remain at Stepping Stones
for approximately five years.
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Pick Your Own at Silverman's Farm
January 2, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Location: 451 Sport Hill Rd., Easton.
Phone: (203) 268-0321
Admission: Fee for Petting Zoo & Fruit Picking
Event Time: 9AM-5PM
http://www.silvermansfarm.com
Open farm market with fresh baked pies and pastries and local honey. Florist,
greenhouse and animal park. Pick your own seasonal flowers, fruits and
vegetables such peaches in the mid-July, apples in Aug (see Apple-picking
chart on website), pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in winter.
Special events held throughout the year. Please check website for special
events listings and current crop pickings. Open year-round, closed only
on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and upon inclement weather.
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Nurturing Nature Winter / Spring Session Begins
January 22, 2008 - May 23, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Call For Pricing
Event Time: Call For Times
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
Explore the seasons at the Nature Center along with your toddler. Nurturing
Nature, one of the Nature Center's most popular programs, is designed
to introduce two and three-year-old children to the delights of nature.
Our early childhood instructor creates an unhurried atmosphere for parents
and children to share stories, art experiences, visits with live animals
and seasonal trail walks. Parents and children should dress for messy
play as well as for the weather. All children must be two by the first
day of class and must be accompanied by an adult. 14-week sessions (Choose
one of the following offerings)
Mondays: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Wednesdays or Fridays: 9:15 - 10:15 or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 year olds
Cost: $300.00 members / $340.00 non-members for 14-week sessions
Please call (203) 966-9577 to register by January 20. Program can be entered
at any time for a pro-rated amount if space is available.
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Enchanted Museum: Exploring the Science of Art
February 1, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Location: 4450 Park Avenue
Phone: (203) 372-3521
Admission: $8.50 adults; $7 seniors, students and children over 5
Event Time: Museum hours are Tu-Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sun 12 am - 5 pm; open
Monday 2/18
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
A 24 stations interactive exhibit where visitors will have a chance to
explore the connections between art, science, math and ancient history
in three main areas: a Painting Gallery, a Sculpture Garden and a Rainbow
Maze.
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Rainbow Garden
March 28, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: $170.00 / Non-Members: $180.00
Event Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
Ten Fridays. Come join us, make friends and learn how to grow and eat
locally! We will tend our own garden plots, start seeds in the greenhouse,
create herbal products from the garden such as soaps, jams and vinegars
and visit a local organic farm. Learn how edible mushrooms are cultivated,
how bees make honey and have a garden market to sell your produce and
crafts.No classes on April 11 or May 23. Please call (203) 966-9577 to
register by March 26.
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PLAY GOLF $$$$ THEN GAMBLE
April 1, 2008 - October 15, 2008
Location: ANY pick-up location
Phone: (203) 522-1328
Admission: Starts at $129.00 pp
Event Time: 7:30AM to 10:30pm
Play Golf $$$$ Then Gamble
"A 1 Day all inclusive trip"
1. Picked up by Deluxe Coach
2. Coffee & Donuts while
waiting to leave.
3. Play golf at one of CT's
premier golf courses.
4. Dinner at Mohigan Sun's
fabulous Sunburst Buffet.
5. 4 1/2 hours at the casion
$30.00 casino psckage.
6. Taxes & Gratuities Included
7. GolfTime rep. goes along
to make the day go smoothly
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NYBG: Drawing I
April 4, 2008 - May 9, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $385.00 / Non-Members: $415.00.
Event Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
6 Fridays, April 4 - May 9,
Drawing I is the foundation course of the Botanical Art and Illustration
Certificate Program. This course is unique because it teaches the specific
requirements for drawing accurately. Learn the industry standards of form,
measuring, foreshortening, and perspective. Beginners and experienced
students benefit from this class.
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Voodoo, Villages, Festivals: Ghana, Benin and Togo
April 5, 2008 - June 7, 2008
Location: 2838 Fairfield Ave.
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
www.blackrockartcenter.org
The Black Rock Art Center welcomes Barbara Paul of Westport, CT and her
photography exhibit entitled “Voodoo, Villages, Festivals: Ghana,
Benin and Togo”. These three countries in West Africa have a wide
variety of religious and tribal customs, making this photographic exhibit
of approximately 130 pieces an important educational tool for the community.
The exhibit opening is Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
The West Africa exhibit will be on display April 5 through June 7, 2008 at the Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport. Gallery hours are 1:00 – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri, and upon request.
Black Rock Art Center is located at 2838 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, with free parking behind the building on Brewster St. For more information, please call 203-367-7917 or visit www.blackrockartcenter.org.
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Student Gallery Opening - "Positive Results: Camera Obscura Self-Portraits"
April 12, 2008 - June 7, 2008
Location: 2838 Fairfield Ave.
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
www.blackrockartcenter.org
Black Rock Art Center's brand new Stairwell Student Gallery will open
with the exhibit “Positive Results: Camera Obscura Self-Portraits”.
This is an exhibit of self-portraits by students from St. Ann's School
and Black Rock School in Bridgeport.
The opening reception will take place April 12 from 4-7 pm at the Art Center, and will be open to family, friends and the general public, free of charge.
Thomas Mezzanotte, a Connecticut Commission of the Arts Master Teaching Artist, led the children through a workshop about the science and history of camera obscura, helped them build their own pinhole cameras out of shoeboxes, and assisted them in taking and developing self-portraits.
The camera obscura workshop and exhibition at Black Rock Art Center are possible thanks to the Creative Collaboration Grant awarded by the Connecticut Council on Culture and Tourism.
The Positive Results exhibit will be open April 12 through June 7, Mon – Fri 1-5 pm, or by appointment.
Black Rock Art Center is located at 2838 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, with free parking behind the building on Brewster St. For more information, please call 203-367-7917 or visit www.blackrockartcenter.org.
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NYBG: Plants for Landscaping
April 17, 2008 - June 5, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $340.00 / Non-Members: $370.00
Event Time: 6:00 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
8 Thursdays. April 17 - June 5. Emphasis is on selecting plants for design
qualities and maintenance. Explore special landscape values such as size,
texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Slides illustrate
trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals, and perennials.
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NYBG: Introduction to Plant Propagation
April 21, 2008 - May 19, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge Rd
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $333.00 / Non-Members: $363.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
5 Mondays. Plant propagation is a basic horticultural skill. Survey the
theory and practice of propagating woody and herbaceous plants using traditional
methods, such as the use of seeds, and cuttings. Gain hands-on experience
practicing simple propagation methods.
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Durang 4.1
April 25, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Location: DAC Weatherstone Studio, 2 Renshaw Road
Phone: (203) 655-5414
Admission: $20 Adults, $15 seniors/students
Event Time: Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
http://arts.darien.org
The Darien Players present 4 one-act comedies by Christopher Durang.
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Art to the Avenue in Greenwich
May 1, 2008 - May 26, 2008
Location: Greenwich Ave., Downtown Triangle Greenwich
Phone: (203) 622-3998
Admission: Free
Event Time: Pls check website for details
http://www.greenwicharts.org
Greenwich Avenue's Outdoor Art Exhibit & Sale, is a 3 week annual
event when artwork is shown in retailer windows up and down Greenwich
Avenue and sidestreets.
Opening night festivities wil take place on May 1.
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EVITA!
May 1, 2008
Location: Bunnell High School, One Bulldog Blvd
Phone: (203) 385-4250
Admission: $10/$7 students & seniors
Event Time: 5/1, 7:30PM; 5/2 & 5/3, 8:00 PM; 5/4, 2:30 PM
Bunnell Stage Website
Bunnell Student Theater Arts Guild of Entertainment
presents EVITA!
Show Dates
May 1 at 7:30PM
May 2 at 8:00PM
May 3 at 8:00PM
May 4 at 2:30PM
Reservations & information:
http://www.bunnellstage.org
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Fairfield County Open Garden Days
May 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Location: Garden Conservancy, Cold Spring,NY
Phone: (845) 265-5384
Admission: Pls Contact for Info
Event Time: Pls Contact for Info
http://www.gardenconservancy.org
Tour pristine private gardens in Fairfield County on April 20, May 18,
June 8, July 19 and Sept. 20.
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Toast The Tour
May 1, 2008
Location: Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT
Phone: (203) 259-1710
Admission: $100, $150 and $200
Event Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
http://www.nearandfar.org
Toast the Tour,” a cocktail reception to preview what’s to
come on the “Celebrations at Home” tour, will be held at a
private residence on Sasco Hill Road in Fairfield on Thursday evening,
May 1st, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.”It’s De-Lovely” in this
stately English manor where Cole Porter once entertained his own high
society. Tickets: $100, $150 and $200. Visit www.nearandfar.org or call
(203) 259-1710 to add your name to the invitation list.
NEAR & FAR AID: Near & Far Aid is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization with no paid staff and no office space. One hundred percent
of the net proceeds raised from its fundraising events goes directly to
charitable agencies serving those in need in Fairfield County. Since 2000,
Near & Far Aid has raised more than $7 million to support critical
needs through programs that address families at risk, adults in crisis,
homelessness, elder care, hunger, education and job training, health services
and academic and cultural activities for disadvantaged youth.
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“Dine in the Gardens of Applewood”
May 2, 2008
Location: Fairfield, CT
Phone: (203) 259-1710
Admission: $65
Event Time: 12 noon to 2 pm. Lecture at 1 pm.
http:// www.nearandfar.org
“Dine in the Gardens of Applewood,” a special event for the
Southport - Westport House Tour, takes place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Stroll through fragrant orchards and private gardens and enjoy an elegant
champagne lunch in the conservatory at a private home amid the spring
blossoms. Interior designers Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan will discuss
their new book “Decorating Master Class, the Cullman & Kravis
Way.” Luncheon is Friday May 2nd from 12:00 to 2:00 pm and includes
lecture at 1:00 pm. Tickets, $65. Seating is limited. Please reserve in
advance by calling (203) 259-1710 or by visiting www.nearandfar.org.
NEAR & FAR AID: Near & Far Aid is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with no paid staff and no office space. One hundred percent of the net proceeds raised from its fundraising events goes directly to charitable agencies serving those in need in Fairfield County. Since 2000, Near & Far Aid has raised more than $7 million to support critical needs through programs that address families at risk, adults in crisis, homelessness, elder care, hunger, education and job training, health services and academic and cultural activities for disadvantaged youth.
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Black Rock Art Walk
May 2, 2008 - October 3, 2008
Location: Fairfield Ave.
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: Free
Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
The 4th Annual Black Rock Art Walks will take place on the First and
Third
Fridays of each month (except July 4th), 6-9 PM. Artists and
craftspeople will
present their work along Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport, between Brewster
and
Gilman Streets. This year there will be Best in Show and Runner Up
awards for
the best artists in 5 media categories. For information, or to
register as a
participating artist or sponsor, please visit www.blackrockartwalk.org
Rain location: Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.
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Monthly Collectible Book Sale
May 2, 2008 - May 4, 2008
Location: 96 East Broad Street. NWC Atlantic/Bedford and Broad
Phone: (203) 351-8278
Admission: Free
Event Time: Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 1-5
We hold a once-a-month collectible book sale in the Ferguson Library lobby. These are items too old, too fragile or too unusual for our two all-year used Book Shops. Prices range generally from 50 cents to $5.00 but some are considerably more. All at considerable discount from retail. See featured collections at our website during the week before the sale. Expect 1500-2500 items per sale in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Southport - Westport House Tour
May 2, 2008
Location: Fairfield, Southport and Westport CT
Phone: (203) 259-1710
Admission: $60 in advance, $75 on the day of the tour.
Event Time: 10 am to 4 pm
http://www.nearandfar.org
The Southport – Westport House Tour takes place Friday May 2nd from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Southport, Westport and Fairfield, CT. This year’s
tour has a theme of “Celebrations at Home” and will showcase
special occasions in extraordinary private homes. Six distinctive homes
in will be featured on this day-long tour. The celebrations -- from time
honored traditions to playful pursuits -- include a sophisticated yacht
christening, a nautical birthday celebration, and a Kentucky Derby barbecue
in an eclectic barn. Lifestyle expert and television personality Mar Jennings
will host an indoor picnic for pampered pups at his garden studio in Westport,
where he’ll also have a book-signing celebration for his new book
“Life on Mar’s.”
House tour tickets are $60 in advance, $75 on the day of the tour and can be purchased online at www.nearandfar.org and at the various retail establishments listed below. They are available in mid-April. For more information, please call (203) 259-1710.
Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour. They are on
sale in mid-April at the following locations:
Good Food Good Things – 865 Post Road, Darien, CT
Cachet – 1139 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Capri – 1417 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Pickets – 1894 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT
Rinfret Home & Garden – 354 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich CT
Pimlico – 7 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT
Dovecote – 56 Post Road East, Westport, CT
Garelick & Herbs – 1799 Post Road East, Westport, CT
Open House – 9 Center Street, Wilton, CT
Accents – 338 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT
NEAR & FAR AID: Near & Far Aid is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization with no paid staff and no office space. One hundred percent
of the net proceeds raised from its fundraising events goes directly to
charitable agencies serving those in need in Fairfield County. Since 2000,
Near & Far Aid has raised more than $7 million to support critical
needs through programs that address families at risk, adults in crisis,
homelessness, elder care, hunger, education and job training, health services
and academic and cultural activities for disadvantaged youth.
A special tour event “Dine in the Gardens of Applewood,” takes place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Stroll through fragrant orchards and private gardens and enjoy an elegant champagne lunch in the conservatory at a private home amid the spring blossoms. Interior designers Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan will discuss their new book “Decorating Master Class, the Cullman & Kravis Way.” Luncheon is Friday May 2nd from 12:00 to 2:00 pm and includes lecture at 1:00 pm. Tickets, $65. Seating is limited. Please reserve in advance by calling (203) 259-1710 or by visiting www.nearandfar.org.
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Three Dog Night
May 2, 2008
Location: The Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport,
CT 06605
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $27-$57 | $10 Discount for FTC Members
Event Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show @ 8pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
Superstars Three Dog Night ran off a string of 21 Top 40 hits between
1968 and 1975, including three number ones: "Joy to the World,"
"Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," and "Black & White."
A powerhouse live act - soulful vocal harmonies and a great backing band
made them one of the definitive hitmakers of all-time.
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Up in Arms tour featuring: Switchfoot and Athlete
May 2, 2008
Location: 61 Atlantic St
Phone: 877261ROCK
Admission: $22.50 prior to 4/21, $29.50 thereafter
Event Time: 7:30 PM
Rock The Sound
Friday, May 2nd, 7:30 PM Rock The Sound presents Switchfoot in the Up
in Arms Tour with special performance by Athlete! Come see Switchfoot
unleashed at the Palace Theater in Stamford, CT! Tickets $22.50 prior
to April 21. $29.00 thereafter. For more information or to buy tickets
call (877)261-ROCK or visit www.RockTheSound.com.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
May 3, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: 2:30 pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and learn about Mexico culture and dance. Free with Museum admission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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Liz Carroll & John Doyle
May 3, 2008
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company/StageOne 70 Sanford Street
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $27 General Admission | $22 FTC Members
Event Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
Irish duo violinist Liz Carrol and guitarist John Doyle. "There is
no better tandem in Irish traditional music today." -Wall Street
Journal
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut's "Walk for Wishes"
May 3, 2008
Location: Jennings Beach
Phone: (203) 261-9044
Admission: All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut
Event Time: Morning
First-Ever
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut's FIRST-EVER "Walk for Wishes"
will be held on May 3, 2008 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. To learn about
sponsorship opportunities or start a team, please visit: http://wishct.kintera.org/walkforwishes.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Last year, the Connecticut Chapter granted 146 wishes to children from all eight counties of our great state. Magical, wish-come-true experiences do wonders for local children by providing a much-needed break from lengthy hospital stays and medical treatments. More than 1,600 wishes have been granted in Connecticut since the chapter’s inception in 1986, and over 158,000 wishes have come true across the nation in Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 28-year history. To read Connecticut wish stories and learn more about the organization, please visit www.ct.wish.org.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut Walk for Wishes
May 3, 2008
Location: Jennings Beach 75 Mill Plain Road
Phone: 877203WISH
Admission: no fee
Event Time: 9:00 am--registration; 10:00 am--walk
Walk for Wishes 2008
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut grants the wishes of children
with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience
with hope, strength and joy.
Join us for our First Annual Walk for Wishes on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Experience a fun-filled day of exercise and entertainment while making wishes come true for Connecticut children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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Minks to Sinks Spring Sale
May 3, 2008 - May 5, 2008
Location: Wilton High School Field, Wilton
Phone: (203) 762-0032
Admission: Pls Contact for Info
Event Time: Pls Contact for Info
http://www.minkstosinks.info
Famous Fairfield Couny Tag Sale covering a football field and offering
everything plus the kitchen sink. "There has always been a mink and
there has always been a sink" is the story of the biggest treasure
hunt in town.
Donation/Consignment Days/Hours
Tues, April 29 - 10AM - 2PM
Wed, April 30 -10A-2PM & 4-6PM
Thurs, May 1 - 10AM-2PM
Sale Days
Sat, May 3 - 9AM-5PM
Sun, May 4 12-4PM(Bargain Day)
Mon, May 5 9AM-12(Bargain Day)
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NEWFS: New Planting Techniques for Trees and Shrubs
May 3, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: $25.00 / Non-Members: $30.00
Event Time: 10:00 am
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
You will learn the proper way to dig and prepare a planting hole, unpack
from either “ball and burlap” or containers, water, mulch,
and stake. This hands-on workshop is valuable for landscaper professionals,
home gardeners, and even homeowners who hire others to do their planting,
as a number of crucial errors are made even by many landscape professionals,
necessitating expensive and time-consuming replanting. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org
or call (203) 966-9577 for details.
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Silvermine African Violet Society Show & Sale
May 3, 2008 - May 4, 2008
Location: Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport
Phone: (203) 846-0268
Admission: Free
Event Time: Sat. 1:30-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-4 p.m.
Member-grown African violets and other gesneriads are shown and judged alongside how-to exhibits. Growing supplies and selected violets for sale.
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Spring Craft Fest
May 3, 2008 - May 4, 2008
Location: Cannon Field, corner of Cannon Rd. & Rte. 7
Phone: (203) 261-2414
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10am - 4pm (Sat.) 11am - 5pm (Sun.)
http://www.ctcraftshows.com
Cannon Field is located directly on Rte. 7 in the Cannondale section of
Wilton.
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THE CAST OF BEATLEMANIA -“BRINGING THE MAGIC TO YOU LIVE!”
May 3, 2008
Location: STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL - 55 STRAWBERRY HILL AVE.
Phone: (203) 540-9138
Admission: $25.00 IN ADVANCE / $300.00 AT DOOR
Event Time: 7:30pm
sweetsoundsent@optonline.net
“THE CAST OF BEATLEMANIA” “BRINGING THE MAGIC TO YOU
LIVE!” The best simulation ever of the Beatles music which set the
pop rock standard for most of the 1960’s. Now the 2000’s,
“The Cast of Beatlemania” recalls the memories of those exciting
times when the Fab Four ruled the World of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
The show features members of the original Broadway Cast of Beatlemania.
The four seasoned impersonators recreate LIVE the timelessness of the
Beatles! Watching the The Cast of Beatlemania in their period dress from
the yearly years through “Sgt Pepper” and “Abbey Road”
days takes the audience through a pleasant eye catching journey down memory
lane with the Fab Four. A SHOW FOR ALL BEATLES FANS of EVERY AGE!
. Tickets can be purchased by the following: Charge: Visa/Mastercard or
by calling 203-879-5471 X100. Tickets charged by phone will be held at
'will call table' at the show. Pay by check: Please send checks to: Byram
Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 4177, Greenwich, CT 06831. Please include
a note for # of tickets requested and self addressed stamped envelope
if you would like the tickets mailed to you. Otherwise all tix will be
held at the will call table unless otherwise requested. You may also email
sweetsoundsent@optonline.net or contact Tom Greco (203) 540-9138 for tickets
and further information
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Local Author Emilie Betts at The Norwalk Public Library Sunday
May 4, 2008
Location: Norwalk Public Library Auditorium, 1 Belden Avenue
Phone: (203) 899-2780
Admission: Free
Event Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
http://www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org
MEET FAMED LOCAL AUTHOR EMILIE BETTS
AT THE NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Continuing to meet, greet, entertain, and enthrall her audiences, famed local author - now living in Rowayton - Emilie Betts will be at the Norwalk Public Library on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Ms. Betts will discuss her autobiographical memoir Shadows in My House of Sunshine which describes her life, living, over the past 85 years, in twenty-nine different homes in 7 states. Her story relates her life's experiences as a private secretary, a defense factory worker in World War II, wife of an advertising executive, mother to her children, an artist, writer and singer soloist - among varied other accomplishments.
In addition to meeting the author and discussing her story, Mayor Richard A. Moccia, will present Emilie Betts with a special Norwalk Public Library "Read" Poster prepared for the event. Copies of the poster will be given to all who attend. Copies of Shadows in My House of Sunshine will be available for signing.
Admission is free to this "Books and Authors" event, one of an ongoing series presented by the Friends of the Norwalk Public Library System to provide writers the opportunity to discuss their books with the public.
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT, Corner Belden Avenue and Mott Avenue. 899-2780.
For more information regarding Emilie Betts, visit: emilie@emiliebetts.com
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Mom & Me Tea Party
May 4, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Member family (includes mom and up to 4 children): $15.00.
Non-member family : $19.00.
Event Time: 1:30 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
Bring your favorite mom to the Nature Center for an early Mother's Day
celebration! We'll have an old fashioned tea party, complete with iced
tea and light refreshments, in our lovely Herb Garden among the blooming
herbs and flowers. Each mom and child(ren) group will also decorate a
tea cup planter and plant flowers for mom to take home, as well as using
popular herbs to make their own tea bags to take home.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (203) 966-9577. Recommended for
all ages.
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The Children’s Beijing Opera Troupe – Martial Arts and Dancing
May 4, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: 1 & 2 pm
Talented youth performers from China will provide workshops in martial arts and dancing. Part of Creative Connections/International Young Performers’ Tour. Free with Museum admission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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NYBG: Digital Camera Basics for the Beginner
May 6, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $42.00 / Non-Members: $47.00
Event Time: 10:00 am
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
This class gives the beginner an overview of the terminology, parts, features,
and “digicam-speak” for digital cameras. Establish your knowledge
base and learn how to use the digital camera. It is recommended that beginners
take this introduction before other digital camera classes. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org
or call (800) 322-6924 for details.
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Silvermine Guild Arts Center 59th Annual Art of the Northeast
May 6, 2008 - June 8, 2008
Location: Silvermine Guild Art Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-9700
Admission: Free
Event Time: Tuesday-Sat, 11AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM
http://www.silvermineart.org
The Silvermine Galleries are recognized as one of New England's most respected
showcases for established and emerging artists. This juried competition
is held annually and is open to all artists in the NE (CT, MA, ME, NH,
NJ, PA, RI &VT. Original artwork in all media is represented.
This years juror is Thom Collins, Director of the Neuberger Museum of
Art.
For details on this show and entry into the exhibition, please visit the
SGAC website at www.silvermine.org.
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NYBG: Colored Pencil II: Applications
May 7, 2008 - June 4, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $385.00 / Non-Members: $415.00.
Event Time: 10:00 am
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
5 Wednesdays. Illustrating with colored pencil combines the appeal of
drawing with the immediacy of color application. It allows overlays of
transparent hues, which create complex color dimensions that can express
the subtle mingling of colors in nature. Learn to observe color hues,
color temperatures, and color values of fresh flowers and other subjects
in color studies and compositions. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call
(800) 322-6924.
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NYBG: Landscape Design History and Theory
May 7, 2008 - June 25, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $430.00 / Non-Members: $460.00
Event Time: 10:00 am
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
8 Wednesdays. Study theories and principles that have shaped the design
of landscapes throughout history from antiquity to the 21st century. Explore
Eastern and Western garden traditions. Survey all types of gardens and
landscapes including corporate and public spaces. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org
or call (800) 322-6924.
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State of the Arts
May 8, 2008
Location: 2838 Fairfield Ave.
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 7:00 pm
www.blackrockartcenter.org
State of the Arts includes an exhibition and round-table discussion moderated
by Ryan Odinak of Fairfield Arts Council. We have invited representatives
from leading area galleries, arts organizations, and educational groups
to discuss Bridgeport's cultural plan and where it is headed, and the
barriers we face when seeking funding for the arts. The art exhibit will
be a preview of artists who will appear at the Seaside Park Arts Festival
happening on May 24th. Guests at State of the Arts will have a chance
to talk to SPAF organizers and register for a table at the festival. Refreshments,
FREE.
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State of the Arts 2008
May 8, 2008
Location: 2838 Fairfield Ave
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 7 - 9 PM
Thursday, May 8, 7 - 9 PM
Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport
State of the Arts includes an exhibition and round-table discussion
moderated by
Ryan Odinak of Fairfield Arts Council. We have invited representatives
from
leading area galleries, arts organizations, and educational groups to
discuss
Bridgeport's cultural plan and where it is headed, and the barriers we
face
when seeking funding for the arts. The art exhibit will be a preview of
artists
who will appear at the Seaside Park Arts Festival happening on May
24th. Guests
at State of the Arts will have a chance to talk to SPAF organizers and
register
for a table at the festival. Refreshments, FREE.
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Children's Beijing Opera Troupe - Martial Arts & Dancing
May 9, 2008
Location: Eastern Middle School, 51 Hendrie Avenue
Phone: (203) 803-4376
Admission: $20 for Adults, $15 Children & Studernts, Group Discounts
Available
Event Time: Performance 7p.m., Workshops 4:30-5:30p.m.
http://www.creativeconnections.org
Enchanting mix of costumed folk drama, dance, music, comedy, and martial
arts. Workshops available before performance. Call:203-803--4376 for information.
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Dogwood Festival
May 9, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Location: Greenfield Hill Church, 1045 Old Academy Rd., Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-5596
Admission: Pls Contact for Info
Event Time: Pls Contact for Info
http://www.greenfieldhillchurch.com
Annual Dogwood Festival on Mother's Day Weekend
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NYBG: Hands-On Gardening Maintenance
May 9, 2008 - May 23, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $191.00 / Non-Members: $213.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
3 Fridays. Learn gardening techniques from a professional. Discover the
ways experts plant, deadhead, prune, and weed. Then practice on-site in
the gardens at the Nature Center. In the event of rain, classes will be
held in the greenhouse. Please bring work gloves and pruners. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org
or call (800) 322-6924.
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Riverfield School Spring Fair
May 9, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Location: 1625 Mill Plain Road
Phone: (203) 254-7488
Admission: Free
Event Time: Fri. 6-9pm Sat. 3-9pm
Riverfield School Spring Fair
Carnival rides, games, food and much more!
6-9pm buy a wristband and ride all night!
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Easton Garden Club Garden Mart
May 10, 2008
Location: Easton Firehouse Green (Center Rd. & Rt. 59)
Phone: (203) 371-4457
Admission: free
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
http://www.eastongardenclub.com
Annual Easton Garden Club's Garden Mart. Annuals, Perennials, unusual
container combinations, Hanging Baskets, choice shrubs and a Bake Sale.
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Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase Spring
May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Location: DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT
06830
Phone: (203) 413-3534
Admission: $0.00
Event Time: 11:00AM - 7:00PM, daily
Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase
The Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase takes place this spring, May 10th
and 11th, from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. at the DELAMAR, a luxury waterfront hotel
and private pier in the heart of Greenwich, CT. This unique, semi-annual
event offers buyers and dreamers alike the chance to see what’s
on offer from the world’s finest shipyards and luxury retailers.
Exhibitors for 2008 include Aston Martin, Cutco, Chris Craft, Ferretti,
Hinckley, plus many more. Admission is complimentary. 500 Steamboat Road,
Greenwich, CT 06830. For more information, visit www.thedelamar.com or
call 203-413-3534.
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Market On The Green Arts & Craft Fair
May 10, 2008
Location: 611 Old Post Road (Town Hall)
Phone: (203) 255-4011
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
26th annual market & craft show on Town Hall Green. An outdoor Arts & Crafts festival with over 80 professional crafters, baked good, flower cart, silent auction
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NYBG: The Cutting Garden
May 10, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $34.00 / Non-Members: $38.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
What a pleasure to have fresh cut flowers from your own garden! Join us
for a look at cutting garden design whether formal or informal, for an
acre of land or ten pots on a terrace. Bring elegant, fragrant, colorful,
and sculptural blooms indoors throughout the year. Learn about the best
plants for wonderful cut flowers.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (800) 322-6924.
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Youth Talent Showcase – Kinderdance
May 10, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: 11 am
Come see 3 – 5 year olds perform ballet and tap dancing. Free with Museum admission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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Mom’s Get in FREE for Mother’s Day!
May 11, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: All Day!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family outing. Moms get in FREE to the museum all day. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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Quiet Moments
May 12, 2008 - May 13, 2008
Location: Earthplace-Woodside Avenue
Phone: (203) 227-4720
Admission: no charge
Event Time: 8:00 pm
Norwalk Camera Club will have Daryl Hawk of Wilton present a black/white slide program of his travels.
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Digital Camera Picture Management
May 13, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $42.00 / Non-Members: $47.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://NewCanaanNature.org
Become skilled at retrieving your images. Learn methods of processing,
organizing, and managing your photos. Explore proper naming, filing, organizing,
printing, Web site usage, and e-mailing of images. Basic image control,
enhancement, alteration, sizing, cropping, and rotation are demonstrated.
Prerequisite: Experience taking photos with a digital camera. Bringing
a digital camera to class is optional.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (800) 322-6924.
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National Children’s Book Week
May 13, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: All Day!
Celebrate Children’s book week with a special art activity in the Resource Center. Children visiting the Resource Center this week will receive a free book, while supplies last. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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NYBG: Basic Wedding Design
May 13, 2008 - June 3, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $340.00 / Non-Members: $370.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://NewCanaanNature.org
4 Tuesday. Flowers play a crucial role in creating the atmosphere for
a wedding. Learn the elements of effective floral wedding design: styling
and construction of bridal bouquets and corsages, altar and pew arrangements,
and table centerpieces. A materials fee of $200 is due upon registration.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (800) 322-6924.
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FREE Intro to Baby Signing Seminar
May 14, 2008
Location: Stratford (private residence)
Phone: (203) 381-6211
Admission: FREE
Event Time: 4:00 pm
http://www.kinderworkshops.com/toocuteforwords.html
Intro to Baby Signing Seminar
By
Too Cute For Words
(instructor is a KinderSigns certified Baby Sign Language Specialist).
Learn what baby sign language is all about! Join us as we explore how this phenomenon began, how you and your hearing baby can benefit from this amazing form of early communication, and discover how simple it is to learn with a mini lesson.(under 45 mins.)
Babies (non-walkers) are welcome. Please bring a blanket and a toy to keep them occupied.
Please RSVP to toocuteforwords@kinderworkshops.com (location will be provided once you have RSVP'ed).
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New Canaan CARES 16th Annual Kitchen Tour
May 15, 2008
Location: New Canaan
Phone: (203) 966-7862
Event Time: 10AM to 3PM
http://www.newcanaancares.org
There are many homes in New Canaan that we drive by and admire. Sometimes
we are surprised to see how delightfully different homes are than we had
imagined. Other times, the exterior style carries through a house seamlessly.
New Canaan CARES 16th Annual Kitchen Tour will provide tour-goers with
an opportunity to enjoy Inspirations 2008. The seven "chosen"
have design features that excite the eyes with variety and sophistication.
Each house has its own dramatic mood, enhanced by the creativity of homeowners
and designers.
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Scrapomatic
May 15, 2008
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company/StageOne 70 Sanford Street
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $22 General Admission | $17 FTC Members
Event Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
Scrapomatic, featuring lead vocalist of The Derek Trucks Band, Mike Mattison,
will once again grace StageOne. Emboldened with fresh takes on both urban
and country blues, and sparked by spirited, provocative original material,
Scrapomatic reaffirms that good music still has the power to feed the
soul.
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Stamford RFR 5K Run/Walk benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford
May 15, 2008
Location: 300 Atlantic Street
Phone: 203.368.3606
Admission: $20.00
Event Time: 7:00 pm
http://www.rfr5krun.com/
RFR proudly announces the 13th Annual 5K Run benefiting the Boys and Girls
Club of Stamford. This year’s race/walk will be held on May 15,
2008. It’s our 13th year and it keeps getting better and better!!
We are happy to report that the race will again start and finish at the
corner of Atlantic Street and Tresser Boulevard. Last year more than 1,800
runners enjoyed the event, so let’s make this year even bigger!
Since its inception, this event has raised more than One Million dollars
for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Stamford. We hope that you
will enthusiastically embrace an activity that is pure fun and has a positive
impact on our local community. Please help create a “buzz”
about walking or running, perhaps create a group to join the team competition,
and certainly be sure to come and enjoy the music and post-race party!
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NYBG: Drawing II - Plants
May 16, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (800) 322-6924
Admission: Members: $318.00 / Non-Members: $348.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://NewCanaanNature.org
5 Fridays. Drawing II is a continuation of Drawing I: Basic as it relates
to the accurate drawing of plants. Students apply the foundations and
learn how to draw each aspect of plants: stems, leaves, branches, root
systems, and flowers. Students should take Drawing II immediately following
Drawing I. Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (800) 322-6924.
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Bruce Museum Outdoor Craft Festival
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Location: Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, Greenwich
Phone: (203) 869-0376
Admission: Free to Members; $7 non-members. Free for children under 5.
Event Time: Sat & Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
http://www.brucemuseum.org
The 23nd Annual Bruce Museum Outdoors Craft Festival takes place on the
grounds of the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. The Festival features more than
80 exhibitors specializing in ceramics, jewelry, wood, wearable and decorative
fiber, metalwork, leather, paper arts and glass, all available for purchase.
The Festival also includes many fun, educational craft activities for
children and families. Food vendors will be offering varied cuisine, and
acoustic musicians will perform on both days.
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Explorers Club: Critters and Crafts
May 17, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: Free / Non-Members: $11.00 per family
Event Time: 1:30 to 2:45 pm
http://www.newcanaannature.org
Join us as we learn about how scientists group animals! We'll meet a bird,
mammal, reptile and amphibian as we discover how these groups of animals
are different. As always in the spring, we will have our "leftover"
table where participants can create some of our favorite crafts from the
last year! These will include picture frames, kites and more! All ages
welcome! Please call (203) 966-9577 to register by May 15.
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FREE Children’s Yoga Class
May 17, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: 1:30 & 2:30 pm
Get into shape with Kerri Gawreluk. Free with Museum admission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
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Triumph of the Common Man
May 17, 2008
Location: Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk
Phone: (203) 847-8844
Admission: $30,40, 50 $15-Students
Event Time: 8:00 pm
http://www.norwalksymphony.org
Join Norwalk Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director, Diane Wittry,
in the 2007-2008 season finale, as she explores the theme of “The
Triumph of the Common Man.” The evening will feature Copland’s
Fanfare for the Common Man, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia
on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Verdi’s Overture to La Forsa del
Destino. The capstone of the evening will be Beethoven’s powerful
Ninth Symphony, performed by the orchestra, four soloists and the 95-voice
Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut, conducted by Carole Ann Maxwell, Artistic
Director.
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Walk This Way...With Us
May 17, 2008
Location: Calf Pasture Beach
Phone: (203) 852-2164
Admission: $20 includes Walk t-shirt
Event Time: 11:00 am Registration; 12:00 pm Walk
http://www.norwalkhospital.org
Walk This Way....With Us Event Benefits the Whittingham Cancer Center
at Norwalk Hospital
The annual "Walk This Way.... With Us" 3k/5k Walk to benefit
the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital will be held on Saturday,
May 17, 2008 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk.
All proceeds from the walk are used for the many state of the art programs
and services the Whittingham Cancer Center provides. WCC devotes the funds
to cancer research and clinical trials, programs which support the many
practical, emotional and family challenges that a cancer diagnosis brings,
including a program for the children of patients, art and music therapies
and nutritional counseling, among others. WCC provides a team approach
creates a warm atmosphere with oncologists, radiologists, nurses and social
workers all participating to help patients make the very best decisions.
Our goal for the Walk is to encourage people to join teams with family,
friends, neighbors and co-workers and collect pledges on behalf of the
Cancer Center. You can sponsor yourself, ask your family and friends to
sponsor you as well as local businesses.
This can be a truly fun, family day with entertainment, the all-physician
rock band DNR, face painting, a kids' tent and prize drawings. For more
information about the upcoming walk, call the Whittingham Cancer Center
at (203) 852-2164. To register, visit www.norwalkhospital.org.
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BLOOMIN METRIC 2008
May 18, 2008
Location: Calf Pasture Beach Park, Norwalk, CT
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Admission: $25/$40
Event Time: 7:00am to 3:00pm
http://www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetricPortal.htm
This 31th annual Bloomin Metric originates and ends at Calf Pasture Beach
Park in Norwalk. Riders have a choice of three distances: 25 miles, 75
kilometers or 100 kilometers. This event is self-paced, arrowed and signed
with well-stocked food stops, SAG wagons and a post ride lunch. This event
is Rain or Shine and check-in will be from 7:00 am to 9:30 am. All riders
must wear ANSI, SNELL or CPSC approved helmets and abide the rules of
the road.
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fee will be donated to help support Fairfield County Safe Kids. Fairfield County SAFE KIDS has set a new standard in the area of injury prevention by bringing together two hospital institutions as the core of the Coalition. They have also partnered with many other organizations both locally and nationally to work in a collaborative effort to reduce unintentional injury to our youth.
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Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso
May 18, 2008
Location: 101 West Putnam Avenue
Phone: (914) 715-5502
Admission: $20
Event Time: 4:30 PM
http://www.ctguitar.org/#rocha
Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso- Live in Concert
Ulisses Rocha is a Brazilian classical guitarist from Sao Paulo specializing in the diverse styles of Brazilian music. He is considered to be one of the top Brazilian composers and improvisers of today incorporating influences such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, and Egberto Gismonti. Ulisses has recently released his latest CD “Studies and other ideas” where he plays solo and mixes most of his influences. He plays with the accuracy of a classical guitarist, creates exuberant harmonies combined with Brazilian rhythms and writes arrangements that make the guitar work like a small orchestra.
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Fairfield County Open Garden Days
May 18, 2008
Location: Pls visit CG website for location
Phone: (845) 265-5384
Admission: $5
Event Time: Pls visit GC website for hours and location
http://www.gardenconservancy.org
Guided Tours starting at 10AM & 12Noon. At the end of a narrow, dead-end
road lies a compound of small buildings that harkens back to a simpler
time.
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FleytMuzik [2 SHOWS: Klezmer Concert and Dance Party]
May 18, 2008
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company/Stage One 70 Sanford Street
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $22 General Admission | $17 FTC Members
Event Time: Shows @ 2pm & 7:30pm, Dance Party: 4-5pm, Doors open half
hour before event.
Fairfield Theatre Company
National treasure, Klezmer flutist Adrianne Greenbaum, brings her band
playing vintage instruments to FTC StageOne and the Warehouse. Greenbaum
bring this infectious eastern European Jewish music to life in concert
and at the Klezmer dance party. Beginners welcome.
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Spring on the Farm
May 18, 2008
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford,
CT
Phone: (203) 322-1646
Admission: Members $5; Non-members $10. Family Plus Members & Above
Free.Children under 3 FREE.
Event Time: 11am - 4pm
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org
It's a day of fun on the farm for the entire family! Farm animals, sheep
shearing, hayrides, blacksmith exhibit, face painting, popcorn, family
portraits, egg hatching exhibit, arts & crafts, games & prizes
and so much more!
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The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program
May 18, 2008
Location: Location TBA one week before scheduled date of event.
Phone: (845) 265-5384
Admission: $5.00
Event Time: Time TBA one week before scheduled date.
http://www.gardenconservancy.org
Since 1995, the Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program has opened thousands
of America's finest private gardens to the public for
their admiration and educational purposes. With nearly 400 gardens in
16 states participating this year, nearly 50 of these await your visit
to CT. Open Days will be held on May 18, June 8, July 19 and Sept. 20.
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The English Beat
May 22, 2008
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company/Stage One 70 Sanford Street
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $42 General Admission | $32 FTC Members
Event Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
The English Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular
and influential bands of the British ska movement after forming in 1978.
Their infectious sound fuses ska, pop, punk rock, soul, and reggae. The
band's popularity brought them around the world, touring with such artists
as David Bowie, The Police, REM, The Clash, The Talking Heads, The Pretenders,
and The Specials, to name but a few.
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Andre Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra
May 23, 2008
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard
Phone: (203) 345-2300
Admission: $75.25, $65.25, $50.25
Event Time: 7:30pm
Click here for more event details!
Andre Rieu and the Johann Straus Orchestra
Event Date(s):
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 / 7:30PM
Ticket Info:
Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 2nd at 11am at Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Charge-By-Phone 203-368-1000 and all Ticketmaster Outlets
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Foster Care Month
May 24, 2008
Location: Bridgeport Public Library Popular Library 925 Broad Street
Phone: (203) 372-3722
Admission: Free
Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org
Connecticut presently has 4, 496 kids in foster care. Of those, 40% are
older than age 12 and face the risk of being alone and without family
support when they reach adulthood.
Learn how you can support a child by becoming an adoptive, foster or resource parent.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Burroughs and Saden 3rd Floor Community Room
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Maria E. Knight, Resource Coordinator
at 203 372-3722 or 800 332 6991
mknight@casefamilyservices.org
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Memorial Weekend Crafts at Cannondale
May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Location: Corner of Cannon Rd. & Rte. 7
Phone: (203) 261-2414
Admission: Free
Event Time: 10am - 4pm (Sat.) 11am - 5pm (Sun.)
http://www.ctcraftshows.com
Cannon Field is located directly on Rte. 7 in Wilton
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SEASIDE PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
May 24, 2008
Location: SEASIDE PARK
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: NOON - 5 PM
http://WWW.NESTARTSFACTORY.COM
Seaside Park is getting a facelift with the addition of 60 new Trash
Drum
Artworks created by area artists and students throughout this spring.
To
celebrate, there will be a "Where's Waldo" themed arts festival
at the
Park
with musical performances, educational programs for children, artist
tables, a
scavenger hunt, and oil drum painting. This is a FREE public, all-ages
event,
taking place at West Beach in Seaside Park. Organized by Oil Drum Art,
N.E.S.T., Black Rock Art Center and the City of Bridgeport. Visit
www.nestartsfactory.com
(Raindate May 25)
Saturday, May 24, noon - 5 pm
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Seaside Park Arts Festival
May 24, 2008
Location: Seaside Park
Phone: (203) 367-7917
Admission: FREE
Event Time: noon - 5:00 pm
www.nestartsfactory.com
Seaside Park is getting a facelift with the addition of 60 new Trash Drum
Artworks created by area artists and students throughout this spring.
To celebrate, there will be a "Where's Waldo" themed arts festival
at the Park with musical performances, educational programs for children,
artist tables, a scavenger hunt, and oil drum painting. This is a FREE
public, all-ages event, taking place at West Beach in Seaside Park. Organized
by Oil Drum Art, N.E.S.T., Black Rock Art Center and the City of Bridgeport.
Visit www.nestartsfactory.com
(Raindate May 25)
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Volunteer Orientation
May 29, 2008
Location: 115 Highland Avenue
Phone: (203) 658-9651
Admission: free
Event Time: 5:30pm to 6:45pm
AmeriCares Free Clinics
Please join us for an hour long volunteer orientation that will give you
a brief overview of all of the AmeriCares programs and in depth discussion
of AmeriCares Free Clinics. Orientation will be held at the clinic site
and will cover the clinic scope of service, the application process, and
the duties and responsibilities of each volunteer role. There will be
time reserved for small group discussion to review specific details for
medical and non-medical roles. All volunteers whether active, inactive,
pending, or curious are welcome to attend. Feel free to invite a friend.
If you are interested in attending or have questions, please call Deb
Howard, Director of Volunteer Services and Community Outreach, at (203)
658-9651 or dhoward@americares.org.
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Stonecrop Gardens Tour
May 30, 2008
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge
Phone: (203) 966-9577
Admission: Members: $15.00 / Non-Members: $18.00
Event Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org
We will tour the gardens on our own and get a behind the scenes look at
horticultural practices as they were done on the estates of yesteryear.
Bring a bag lunch and expect to do some walking over rugged terrain. NCNC
will provide transportation. There will be plants for sale at the gardens.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org or call (203) 966-9577 for details.
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Tab Benoit
May 30, 2008
Location: Fairfield Theatre Company/StageOne 70 Sanford Street
Phone: (203) 259-1036
Admission: $42 General Admission | $32 FTC Members
Event Time: Doors Open at 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
Grammy nominated blues axeman Tab Benoit is the real deal. Born and raised
on the Louisiana bayou, a traditionalist and an innovator at the same
time, grafting elements of rock and soul to the indigenous sounds of the
bayou. Recently Benoit was awarded Best Contemporary Blues Male Artist
and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year at the 2007 Blues Music Awards,
and is a nominee for 2008.
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Fairield Hunt Club Polo Classic
May 31, 2008
Location: Fairfield County Hunt Club, 174 Long Lots Rd., Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-6300
Admission: Please call for ticket information
Event Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
http://www.nearandfar.org
Fairfield County Hunt Club benefit for Near and Far Aid Organization includes
Polo match, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, games of chance, award presentation
and exclusive live auction.
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Let’s Play Golf!
May 31, 2008
Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Phone: 203.899.0606
Admission: $9 general museum admission, *Events are free with admission
unless otherwise noted
Event Time: Information on Website
Practice putting and learn to swing a club with First Tee and the Fairfield
County Sports Commission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.
Practice putting and learn to swing a club with First Tee and the Fairfield
County Sports Commission. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for more information.