Police blotter

A Norwalk man was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and violation of a protective order on accusations he tried to break into… News for Stamford CT – AmericanTowns.com http://www.americantowns.com/ct/stamford/news/police-blotter-1015508

Magazine solicitors without permits cited

The police department received several calls from Springdale residents Wednesday complaining about the solicitors, police Sgt. Simon Blanc said. … News for Stamford CT – AmericanTowns.com http://www.americantowns.com/ct/stamford/news/magazine-solicitors-without-permits-cited-962305

Remember September at Captains Cove

Benefit performance by local sensation Remember September to support the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation. Band comes on at 7:00 P.M. following a short ceremony to pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 including the Hanson family of Easton, CT. Date: 09/11/2010 Time: 6:00 P.M. Address: 1 Bostwick Avenue Bridgeport, CT Only $5.00 dollar COVER CHARGE [...]

08/26/2010 – Faraway Places

Some 50 pieces of art inspired by exotic places both real and imaginary will be showcased in a new exhibit at the Stamford Art Association Gallery entitled “Faraway Places.” “The works are all by contemporary artists who drew their inspiration from foreign locations, intriguing destinations, and even daydreams,” said Christine Irvin, Co-President of the Stamford [...]

08/26/2010 – Fay M. Curtin Exhibit

Fay Curtin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Manhattanville College.  She has also studied at George Washington University in Washington, DC and the University of Connecticut.  Her works have been shown at various locations in New Jersey, at Gallery 333 in North Falmouth, MA, the New Canaan Art Barn and the Mayor’s Gallery [...]

08/25/2010 – Art Around the World

For children entering 1st through 4th grade. This workshop is back by popular demand from 2009 with new destinations. Kids will take a whirlwind tour around the world and create art work inspired by cultures from all over the globe. Projects include Egyptian pyramids, Venetian masks, Chinese Fans, Japenese calligraphy, and Tibetan Mandalas. All Events [...]

08/25/2010 – ‘Everyone is a Kid’ at the Zoo!

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces “Everyone is a Kid” pricing from August 16 through August 31, 2010. This special admission promotion allows every adult Zoo visitor (12 and older) to pay the children’s admission price of just .00 per person. The Zoo recently welcomed three bald eagles into a brand new exhibit space, 14 baby Guinea [...]

08/25/2010 – 2nd Biennial Footprint International Print Competition 2010

The 2nd Biennial Footprint International Print Competition 2010, a selection of over 400 original prints from 22+ countries around the world, opens on Thursday, May 20, 2010, with a gallery reception from 4 to 7 PM. The exhibition is on display through Labor Day, Mon.–Sat., 9 AM–5 PM, and Sunday, 12–5 PM. Closed: July 4. [...]

08/25/2010 – Jazz on the Plaza

The outdoor Plaza at Stamford Town Center is the  ‘go-to place’ this summer for ‘live’ jazz entertainment every Wednesday night in Stamford Downtown. Regional jazz musicians and students from the Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic Summer Jazz Workshop will perform every Wednesday from June 23 through August 25 from 6-9pm in a summer concert series called [...]

08/25/2010 – Animals in Action

Each Wednesday in August, come and see what our farm animals are able to do. Join a Heckscher Farm staff member for an interactive presentation involving the handling and training of some of our wonderful farm friends. You may see our oxen team being worked, or learn how we teach a goat to become a [...]