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Donna Christopher

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Catch Final Performance Of 'Days Of Wine And Roses' In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sunday is the last chance to catch the drama of a husband and wife's struggle to overcome alcoholism in Stamford. "The Days of Wine and Roses" at Curtain Call's Dressing Room Theatre will have its final performances this weekend. The 1962 Blake Edwards film starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick, "The Days of Wine and Roses," as a stage play, is closing out a three-week run. Directed by veteran Curtain Call director, Richard Mancini, this production has been very well-received by local audiences. Starring as Joe Clay and Kirsten Arneson, the young cou…

by Donna Christopher

03/16/2017

Business

Stratford Businesses: Hear Mayor Harkin's Annual Address At Luncheon STRATFORD, Conn. -- Mayor John Harkin will give his annual address to the business community Tuesday, March 21, at the Oronoque Country Club. The luncheon is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the club, 385 Oronoque Lane. Register ($15/members or $30/general admission) by Tuesday at 203-335-3800 or email hoydick@brbc.org. Also click here. Click here to register.

by Donna Christopher

03/16/2017

Events

Get Your Craft On At Danbury Knit Party DANBURY, Conn. --A knitting guru will share her secrets at a Danbury knit party on Saturday. Xoli Ngcoza of Handknit by Xoli will run a class to the backdrop of music from noon to 2 p.m. at the Workspace Collective Participants pay $35, which includes all materials. Everyone leaves with a knitted hat. The South African native started knitting after working with a client who had Alzheimer's. Aside from teaching knitting, she is a doula and a DJ. She draws on her passion for farming, gardening, cooking and yoga in all her pursuits. Click here to register. The Workspace Collective is at …

by Donna Christopher

03/16/2017

Events

Blues Legend Brings Jam To Bethel Pizzeria BETHEL, Conn. — A legendary blues man from New Haven who once toured with Marvin Gaye is performing Sunday night in Bethel. Guitarist George Baker grew up in Louisiana then moved to New York and toured as musical director with Gaye for three years. He played with Melba Moore, The Drifters, and the Shirelles, and other well-known musicians at the Apollo Theater as a member of the House Band. Baker's longtime bassist Willie Joe Moore will perform with him at the Italian restaurant. The show begins at 6 p.m. at Pizzeria Lauretano, 291 Greenwood Ave. Reservations are recommended. Call 203-7…

by Donna Christopher

03/16/2017

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Sergeant Honored For Work In Brutal Murder Case STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford police sergeant is being honored for his investigative work into the brutal murder of Stamford resident Joseph Comunale in Manhattan. Sean McGowan was chosen to win Honorable Mention of the Top Cop Award from the National Association of Police Organizations, Stamford Police said on Facebook. Related story: Fight over cigarettes leads to murder of Stamford man. Nominations came from 50 states and the U.S. territories. Police officers from the Top 10 cases were selected. In each remaining state where nominations came from, one gets picked for Honorable Mention.…

by Donna Christopher

03/15/2017

Lifestyle

Ridgefield's The Hideaway Shoots For Top Burger In DVlicious Contest RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods. We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running with each being profiled this week. Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. The Hideaway, Ridgefield What Makes It Patty Perfect: Cars pour into the lot at this friendly, neighborhood joint, especially on weekends, and folks are known to come just for the burgers. "Signature Burgers" come 12 ways, incl…

by Daily Voice

03/15/2017

Events

Can You Recognize Dementia? Learn Tell-Tale Signs In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk give an overview on the symptoms of dementia Thursday, March 23 in Norwalk. The different forms of dementia have a very specific set of symptoms and behaviors that can be challenging for caregivers t o handle. Learn the signs and ask questions of the experts at this free presentation at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. There will be refreshments. To RSVP and exact location, call Epoch at 203-523-0510. The memory care assisted living community is located at 123 Richards Ave. in Norwalk. There is a welcome center at 595 Connecticut Ave.

by Donna Christopher

03/15/2017

Schools

Bridgeport Aerospace Hydrospace Magnet High School Earns National Honor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Aerospace Hydrospace School of Engineering and Physical Sciences has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America. The school is part of an interdistrict magnet campus of three STEM schools at the Fairchild Wheeler campus in Bridgeport. High school students may select a course of study from three career pathways. Magnet-theed course co-authored by Wheeler staff and professors are offered through partnerships with the University of Connecticut Early College Experience program and the University of Bridgeport. The coursework is mat…

by Donna Christopher

03/15/2017

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Named 'Overlooked Dream City' In National Report FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A national report is ranking four of Fairfield County's biggest municipalities — Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford and Danbury — on its list of Overlooked Dream Cities. The rankings, from the finance website GoodCall.com, examined walkability, crime rates, cost of living and amenities to come up with a list of places where people want to live and can afford to live. The analysis looked at data from 461 small to mid-size cities nationwide with populations of less than 300,000 people. Here are the rankings for the Fairfield County cities on the list: No. 40: Stamfor…

by Donna Christopher

03/15/2017

Sports

Stamford Boys Take On Manhattan In Soccer Tournament Win STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford athletes bested the competition at the annual Manhattan Soccer Kick-Off Classic. The Stamford Youth Soccer League’s FC U12 Boys Premier team toppled three teams from New York and Connecticut in the Manhattan Soccer Kick-Off Classic March 3-5. The team is now number two in the state, beating Everton (number 1 in Connecticut) 4-2 The players, all from Stamford, finished undefeated in the tournament, which was held at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers. Team coaches are Jason Segovia, of Quality Touch Soccer Academy, with John Anderson as volunteer assistant coach a…

by Donna Christopher

03/15/2017

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