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Veteran Non-Profit Professional, Colin Stanfield Named GIFF Executive Director

The Greenwich International Film Festival appointed a new executive director, Colin Stanfield. Also, GIFF is currently accepting submissions for the 2016 festival. By using code COLINGIFF2016, film makers receive a discount.
The non-profit organization hosts a world class film festival each June, and supporting events throughout the year. It was founded to bridge the worlds of film, finance, and philanthropy. The Festival’s mission is to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work with the goal of finding financing and distribution. Additionally, GIFF will harness the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting a charity partner each year. The Festival, and its supporting events throughout the year, help to create a burgeoning visual arts community in Greenwich and beyond. Continue Reading →

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Fairfield Co. Antique & Design Center Now Open on East Putnam Ave in Greenwich

Fairfield Co. Antique and Design Center, along with Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, has expanded its footprint with a new Greenwich location at 45 East Putnam Ave. The constantly changing displays and inventory will serve as a satellite location featuring more than 70 amazing antique, vintage, designer, jewelry, couture, and fine art dealers. The showroom is open and will have its first gallery opening on January 21st from 6-8:30pm. Continue Reading →

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At Bruce Museum, Story Quilting Exhibit Contributes to Racial Reconciliation in America.

Story quilting is an art form that goes beyond the simple quilting patterns familiar to many people. It expands on traditional textile-arts techniques to record, in fabric, events of personal or historical significance. Through the accessibility of their colors, patterns and symbols, the quilts of “And Still We Rise” relate narratives that enable conversations about sensitive topics from our national history, furthering the discussion of racial reconciliation in America — January 16 through April 24, 2016. Continue Reading →

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Melissa Guion, Author and Illustrator of “Baby Penguins Everywhere!” to Visit Sacred Heart Greenwich

On Saturday, January 9, Sacred Heart Greenwich invites children ages 4 to 7 to join Melissa Guion, author and illustrator of “Baby Penguins Everywhere!” and “Baby Penguins Love Their Mama!,” for an unforgettable experience. Children can spend the morning with the author, beginning at 10 a.m., at the school, 1177 King Street, in Greenwich for a book reading, penguin drawing demonstration, art project, and book signing. Continue Reading →

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