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Complete Lineup Announced for 5th Annual Greenwich Town Party

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The first band to perform on the main stage is Billy and the Showmen. Six local bands will round out the day’s music on the Town Stage, starting at 11:00am including the five-piece band, Stowaway, comprised primarily of Greenwich High School students. Others include Brunswick Music Improv Band, the Al DiMarco Swing Band, Kings Highway, Skunk Rockets and Lions on the Moon. And of course, Six-time Grammy-winners Earth, Wind & Fire will rock this year’s crowd from the main stage, in addition to Grammy winners Doobie Brothers and platinum-selling band O.A.R. Three additional bands will join the main stage: Spirit Family Reunion, Caroline Jones and Billy and the Showmen. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Arts

Despite Rumors, GHS Marching Band, Now ‘Pep Band,’ is Alive and Growing

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The rumor mill about the GHS marching band has been churning. To set the record straight: Yes, GHS has a marching band, but it is now called ‘Pep Band.’ About ten years ago the requirement that members of GHS concert bands participate in marching band was eliminated and membership dropped. Since last year, GHS math teacher Erik Gundel became director of the pep band which has grown to 30 members this year under his leadership. Students earn some community service hours for time spent performing in parades and at football games. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Schools

Why Film Matters: 6th Annual Avon Scholarship Essay Competition

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Sue Baker, Avon Board member and chair of the Avon Education Initiative Committee, will introduce the winners and present them with prizes totaling $7,500. Scholarship monies are funded from donations to the Avon Red Carpet Festival and the Avon Annual Appeal. The winners’ scholarship checks are made out to the university or college each student plans to attend. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Parenting, Schools

Gretchen Carlson Pens “Getting Real,” Launches National Book Tour in Greenwich

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Carlson’s rise to anchorwoman reflects her fierce determination to reach her goals. She has struggled with her own insecurities: her body image, perfectionism, and the loneliness that shadowed many of her quests. Carlson has faced real-world challenges: still to this day battling the “dumb blonde” label, enduring a stalker’s threats and sexual harassment at work, and the shame of being fired early on in her career. Continue Reading →

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Stuart Adelberg to Leave Greenwich United Way

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Under Adelberg’s leadership, the organization transitioned from a traditional United Way, heavily reliant on corporate and workplace giving campaigns, to a non-profit with diversified sources of revenue including the expansion of individual giving programs, grants, major gifts and special events. Adelberg will take on a new role as CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering

PHOTOS: Greenwich Chamber Business & Culinary Showcase is One Big Party

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The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Culinary Showcase on Wednesday night was more of a party than a classic networking event. With over 70 exhibitors, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center hummed along as hundreds sampled food, chatted with local business owners and visited friends and neighbors. Greenwich Chamber executive director Marcia O’Kane joined emcee Bill Evans from ABC television around 8pm for the highly anticipated raffle drawing.  Prizes included Chamber memberships and tours of ABC studios. Greenwich Free Press is a proud member of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce and member of the advertising and marketing committee. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government

Jobber-Free, Greenwich Farmers Market Returns to Horseneck Lot

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Greenwich Farmer’s Market opens Saturday May 16 at 9:30am sharp with the traditional “ringing of the bell” in Horseneck Lot. The market runs until 1:00pm. The Greenwich Farmers’ Market is one of the only markets that is producer-only. That means the person selling the produce knows how it was grown and can tell you if it’s organic and how it was grown. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Business

In Greenwich, Corrigan Does it Again, Launches Navea Style Communications

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Geri Corrigan may be forever associated with the red carpet that unfurls once a year down the center of Greenwich Avenue, but her path has diverged from the runway over the years. Since leaving Saks Fifth Avenue Corrigan has launched NaveaStyle Communications, a full-service marketing and events agency based in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Giving, Volunteering