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…
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The police department received several calls from Springdale residents Wednesday complaining about the solicitors, police Sgt. Simon Blanc said. …
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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 (all proceeds go to CFHF)
Also, sports raffle and merchandise sales that evening.
Contact Mike Mastroni for more information:
E-Mail: MMastroni@sikorsky.com
Phone: 203-218-2367

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 Art Association.  “It was the encounter with different cultures, and with unconscious places in their own minds, that shaped these artists’ dramatic imagery.”

The juror for the show is Camilla Cook, art consultant., who will select the winners from among the entries in the show, including paintings, photographs, mixed media, and sculpture.  Awards for first, second, and third place and two honorable mentions will be announced at the opening reception on Sunday, July 18, 4 – 6 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit continues through Thursday, August 26, 2010.

The Stamford Art Association is located at 39 Franklin Street (off Broad Street).  Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and weekends (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.). 

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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 in Stamford.

She was employed as an Assistant Instructor of Art at Manhattanville and has exhibited in the College’s Gallery.  She was represented by Gallery Three in Greenwich for a number of years and her paintings have been acquired by corporations, including the New York Telephone Company, McKinsey & Company and SSS Gears Ltd in London, England, as well as by private collectors.

Her marine paintings are influenced by observations of Long Island Sound over the years as a resident of Shippan Point, as well as time spent on Cape Cod and in Maine.

Though primarily a contemporary painter, this exhibit in the Mayor’s Gallery at Stamford Government Center represents a return to realism stressing contours and utilizing primarily light and dark oils on canvas.

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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.

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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 Hog piglets and a baby North American River Otter to the Zoo family. Visitors to the Zoo also will enjoy “Wonders of Wildlife,” an interactive educational program, running twice daily Wednesdays through Sundays including Labor Day at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Children under 3 years old are free. Members of the Zoo are also admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge. The main information phone number is: (203) 394-6565.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo – It’s Closer Than You Think!

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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. All prints are for sale. Admission to the exhibition is also free.

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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 “Jazz on the Plaza, presented by The Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic”. Jazz artists will perform a variety of musical selections under a tent outside of Barnes & Noble to entertain patio diners at the mall’s six outdoor restaurants.

According to the mall’s Director of Marketing, Jim Zielinski, “The summer jazz series is unique to the area in that it features talented local and regional musicians in an intimate setting to showcase their talents”. He added, “We’re thrilled to have radio station Star 99.9 FM kick off the series with a live broadcast on June 23.

Performance Dates

June 23:       Richard ‘Cookie’ Thomas & his trio. Live broadcast from Star 99.9
June 30: Stamford Young Artist Jazz Workshop
July 7:          Maria Tiscia Quartet
July 14:        The Dan Lipsitz Quartet
July 21:        The American Jazz Quintet
July 28:        Stamford Young Artist Jazz Workshop
August 4:     The Juicy Grapes
August 11:   BC Jazz Quintet
August 18:   Encore performance from Richard ‘Cookie’ Thomas & his trio
August 25:   The Joe Sinaguglia Quartet

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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 pack animal. Spring lambs will be taught to lead and the horses must be reminded to stand quietly as they are groomed. The duration of each program will vary. Please meet at the chicken coop at 2 pm to find out which animal will be worked with each day. Be prepared to get your hands dirty, have some fun, and learn something new! Members: Free / Non-Members: Free with gate admissionFor more information, call 203.322.1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org, or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.

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