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Party with the Avon Theatre on Oscar Night! Feb. 28

There’s no place better to party on OSCAR night than the Avon Theatre. Party with the Avon on Oscar Night on Sunday, Feb. 28! Walk the Red Carpet at 6:30pm when the festivities kick-off with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy the LIVE telecast from Hollywood of the Red Carpet arrivals at 7:00pm. Celebrate the 88th Annual Oscar® telecast at the Avon at 8:30pm with Host Chris Rock.
For a fun twist, Leonard Fox will display works from his collection of Gerda Wegener Art. Gerda and her husband, Einar Wegener, were the subjects of the Oscar-Nominated film, The Danish Girl, which the Avon screened for several weeks. Both stars of the film are nominated for Oscars: Eddie Redmayne for Best Actor and Alicia Vikander for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Continue Reading →

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Legendary Cartoonist Ron Campbell Comes to C Parker Gallery – Creator of The Beatles Animated Series and Yellow Submarine

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet this legandary cartoonist, Ron Campbell at the C. Parker Gallery through Sunday, February 28. The artist animated the Beatles film “Yellow Submarine” and the Beatles Saturday morning cartoon show – what a colorful and mind-blowing experience it must have been! Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Scouts Build Pinewood Derby Cars at Asbury Millwork Shop

There’s nothing quite as exciting for a Cub Scout as building and racing their pinewood derby car, but building it at the Asbury Millwork Shop takes the cake! Greenwich’s Pack 10 Wolf Den (2nd graders) gathered at Asbury Moulding & Millwork in Stamford to design, cut, sand and even paint their custom pinewood derby cars. Continue Reading →

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Custom Loudspeaker and Percussion Manufacturer to Open Showroom in Greenwich

Meliti Acoustics store will showcase handmade loudspeakers, solid wood drums, sound absorbers and sound diffusers. Additionally, Meliti Acoustics will offer acoustics consultations and media/listening room design and installation. Meliti Acoustics are hosting an opening reception on Friday, March 4, at 6:00 pm at 1081 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside. Continue Reading →

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