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Jack A. Somer will discuss the antique maps and sea charts from his private collection on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 pm. Somer is a long-time professional sailor who turned his fascination for the sea into a career as a marine writer. Former editor-in-chief of Yachting magazine, he is currently working on his twelfth book about large yachts, large ships, and maritime history. Continue Reading →
Dr. Daniel Ksepka, paleontologist, penguin expert, and the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science new Curator of Science, give a presentation at The Woman’s Club of Greenwich on February 19 at 1:00p.m. Continue Reading →
On her birthday, Christine Georgopulo, owner of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom, welcomed the crew from Abilis for a Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday. “This is the best birthday I could possibly have,” said Georgopulo. “Just seeing everyone having fun. We’re all just people who want love and happiness.” Continue Reading →
“We really are ready for daffodils at the end of a long winter,” said Jennifer Brown, who gave a talk on daffodils to the Woman’s Club of Greenwich on Thursday. 2015 marks the 58th year of the Greenwich Daffodil Show! This year the show is Wednesday April 22nd and Thursday April 23 at Christ Church parish hall at 254 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
Arch Street Teen Center’s new coffee house will officially be called, “The Greenwich Grind,” which was one of 10 finalists in the naming contest that included: The Teen Bean, Archduke Franz Ferdinand Café, Red Brick Café, Town Coffee, Coffee Casa, Lava Java, Grass Island Joe, Overarch Coffee House and The Daily Grind. Continue Reading →
It’s been more years than anyone at Fairview of Greenwich could recall, but, for years, Misa has been visiting the rehabilitation and health care center through an arrangement with Abilis. Each week Misa shares her extraordinary talent for playing piano. The Wednesday before Valentine’s day, Fairview was decked out for Valentine’s day when Misa arrived for her weekly gig, which included works by Chopin, and Bach and Lyszt. Continue Reading →
Performances are held at St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall on Fridays, March 6th and March 13th at 8:00 pm; Saturday, March 7th and March 14th at 7:30 pm; Sunday, March 8th and Sunday, March 15th at 2:00 pm. For theatergoers at the March 6th performance, enjoy the complimentary opening night reception to meet and greet the cast, crew and production staff of SEUSSICAL. Continue Reading →
“Neighbor Tickets” are available now. On March 2, “Community Tickets,” $80 each for general admission to the event, will be available for purchase on the GTP website. These tickets have historically sold out in a matter of minutes, so organizers recommend purchasing tickets promptly. All ticket levels will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis on the GTP website. No tickets will be sold at Town Hall. Continue Reading →
Take a winter nature walk with the Greenwich Land Trust’s stewardship staff through one of GLT forest preserves on Tuesday, March 3, from 1:00-3:00pm. See a maple tapping and syrup boiling demonstration and learn what goes into making the sweet stuff! Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press interview with Nick Barile, drummer, from the band, Kings Highway, known for soulful busts of ‘Mannish Boy’ and other hits from the 50’s and 60’s. The band’s next gig is March 28th, at The Seaside Tavern in Stamford. Continue Reading →