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Cooking Demo at McArdle’s Gets “Fired Up” with Sold Out Crowd

McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center hosted a cooking demonstration Tuesday evening in their shop, sharing the exceptional talents of Jonathan Bardzik who has recently penned two books. All were enthralled with his passion, talent and knowledge .. and ate some pretty delicious home grown food. Continue Reading →

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‘Electric Paris’ at Bruce Museum Illuminates with Impressionist Works

Beautiful and elegant … a “must-see” for art-lovers. ‘Electric Paris’ at the Bruce Museum joins for the first time a group of works that emphasizes the role of artificial illumination in the making of modern Paris. It features approximately fifty paintings, prints, photographs, and drawings. Continue Reading →

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Going Green: Preschoolers from PIFS Get Into the Soil on Planting Day

These adorable and eager to learn children, ages 2 – 5, were busy getting their hands into the soil planting seeds and seedlings at the Putnam Indian Field School on Tuesday afternoon. The school is committed to “going green” as they recently recognized as one of the state’s newest Connecticut Green LEAF Schools. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Greenwich Avenue Becomes a Strolling Gallery of Art at the Opening Night of “Art to the Ave”

Art to the Avenue, the Greenwich Art’s Council’s annual spring celebration, turned downtown Greenwich into a strolling art gallery which brings art to store windows throughout the month of May. As the rain paused, art enthusiasts strolled in and out of shops and restaurants, chatted with the artists, sipped on wine, and were entertained by bands, dancers and street performers. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Chamber Serves Up a Successful Business and Culinary Showcase

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The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Culinary Showcase on Thursday night was the largest business event of the year. With 75 exhibitors, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center was jam-packed as hundreds mingled, exchanged business cards, chatted with local business owners and visited friends and neighbors. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Designer Reveals Sophisticated Contemporary Classics at a Live Spring Fashion Runway Show

Grace Kang’s new collection delighted her fans at a high- tech runway show at the Olivine Gabbro boutique on Thursday afternoon on Greenwich Avenue. Her clients and fans came to see her new Spring-Summer collection of sophisticated, refined looks. A pop-of -color was blended with neutral tones in her elegant fashions. Continue Reading →

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Art & Sound Gallery Hosts “The Big Picture” Featuring Local Talented Photographers

“The Big Picture” at Art & Design Gallery in Greenwich showcases 19 talented photographers, each with their own style and view. Many photos depict people and places in and around Greenwich. The opening reception was a success, as the community celebrated the arts at the “audio visual store in an art gallery.” Continue Reading →

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