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PHOTOS: From Senior Vaudeville to SRO: GHS Stages Seniorit’15

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The longstanding tradition for seniors at Greenwich High School, SRO, lost one performance due to Thursday’s snow day. The Friday performance became opening night and hundreds turned out despite the deep freeze. Though SRO was originally called “Senior Vaudeville,” the show has always served as a benchmark in time, signifying the final push toward graduation. In a word, Senioritis. This year, the Seniorit’15 skits mocked the college admission process, and gave everyone a chance to vent frustration with attendance, parking and security policies.One funny skit mocked health class, where students learn how to eat with a spoon, chew and swallow. Continue Reading →

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Ian Thomas Malone Does It Again. Greenwich Author Publishes Second Book: “A Trip Down Reality Lane”

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Greenwich native, Ian Thomas Malone has done it again. Last year he published Five College Dialogues. In his second book, A trip Down Reality Lane, a junior pursuing a degree in English has no plans for his future. He finds that living in the present is far better than the alternative. One morning he wakes up and embarks on an acid trip to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with two of his friends. On his way back down to earth, three friends discover what matters most to them, and more importantly, that life is not so much about answers as it is about the exploration of the questions. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Business, A Trip Down Memory Lane, Ian Thomas Malone

PHOTOS: St. Catherine’s Players “Seussical” Opens in Riverside on March 6

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Seussical the musical, a favorite for school, community and regional theater groups, opens this weekend in St. Catherine’s Players 34th annual production. Established in 1981, the long running tradition draws talent of all ages and from every corner of Greenwich. “Oh, all the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!” Tickets can be purchased online. Opening night features a complimentary reception and chance to meet the cast, which features Tony Morello as Horton, Bonnie Kelley-Young as Cat in the Hat and Alexis Killeen as JoJo, a child with a wild imagination Continue Reading →

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Waverly Girls Learn History of Hip-Hop at Greenwich Dance Studio

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Molly and Grace Wills, founders of The Waverly Project, led a special outing to Greenwich Dance Studio on Saturday. Girls in the Waverly Project become Waverly Girls when they sign up for educational field trips and service projects. On Saturday they met Kate Truesdell, founder and owner of the popular studio in Cos Cob. Truesdell, a longtime friend of the Wills sisters, was selected as an entrepreneurial role model who persevered for years until the dream of having her own dance studio in Greenwich became a reality. The goal of the field trips is to expose young girls to different careers and passions of local businesswomen, artists, and professionals. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Parenting, Schools, Sports, Greenwich Dance Studio, Kate Truesdell, Molly Wills

An Evening of Dance at Ballet des Amériques Injects Flavor and Creativity

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A stone’s throw from the Port Chester train station, Ballet des Amériques, at 16 King Street, is hub of dance for fervent ballerinas and danseurs. A not-for-profit 501(c)3, Ballet des Amériques, which opened in 2011, has professional company, a pre-professional school and a conservatory, where serious dancers typically take care of school online or are homeschooled in order to accommodate their hours in the dance studio. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Giving, Sports, Ballet des Amériques, Carole Alexis, Jans-Jakob Wilhelm, Nicole Mink Alcantara, Paul Uhry Newman

Compete in the Westchester County Scholastic Chess Championship!

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Registration is now open for the 2015 Westchester County Scholastic Chess Championship being held Saturday, March 14 at Iona Prep in New Rochelle. The tournament is open to area students from kindergarten through high school with sections organized based upon ability. The event is organized by the National Scholastic Chess Foundation and is part of its 2014-15 Grand Prix chess season which comprises over 20 events throughout Fairfield County and Westchester. Students do not have to be residents or attend school in Westchester County to participate; trophies are awarded to the top individual and team performers. In addition, the top player in each of seven grade categories who resides in or attends school in Westchester County will receive a plaque as Westchester County Scholastic Champion. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Parenting, Schools, National Scholastic Chess Foundation, Westchester County Scholastic Chess Championship