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It was a wonderful evening filled with hope, and a lot of glitz, at the Time For Lyme Gala on Saturday evening at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich – as over 500 guests attended the annual event. Brian A. Fallon, M.D. was awarded the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at the gala from the Global Lyme Alliance, and the beaming Marla Maples was an honored guest. Television personality, Robert Verdi was a robust master of ceremonies. Continue Reading →
An impressive show at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich features seven artists who share their renderings and sketches in the field, and what later is finished in their studios. The artists are displaying the way direct observation and sketching are vital to their creative process. The art features wildlife from locations around the works including Africa, Mongolia, The Himalayas, South America and various places in the United States. A must-see show! Continue Reading →
The Ephemera Fair dazzled collectors and browsers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Old Greenwich over the weekend with displays from an international group of dealers. The show’s promotor, Marvin Getman explains: “I have found that people who like antiques – once they attend a book and paper fair – often get hooked and become regulars at my fairs, which, fortunately, have gained a reputation for being well curated for quality.” See the photos for gorgeous examples of the hot collectible – Ephemera. Continue Reading →
Good Day Sunshine! The 70° temperature drew people to Tod’s Point’s, where parking lot was unusually full for a mid-week day in March. Children delighted getting their feet wet, and many dogs got a welcome workout. Continue Reading →
The inaugural “Taste The Towns” event took place Friday evening at The Stanwich Club, where guests tasted, sipped and savored the delicacies from local chefs.
The fundraiser supports the Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. Local EMS services were honored for their tireless commitment. Continue Reading →
On Friday night artists enjoyed an Art to the Ave kick-off celebration. The artists learned what businesses selected their works to be featured in Art to the Ave, which will run from May 5 – 30, 2016, with opening night set for Thursday, May 5, from 5:30-8:00pm. The evening will launch a truly spectacular show and much anticipated community event with musicians and street performers dotting the streets. Continue Reading →
The latest buzz: The Greenwich Garden Club and Garden Educational Center hosted the 2nd Pollinator’s Potluck with noted author of “Beekeeping for Dummies,” Howland Blackiston. It was a crowded event with lick-your-fingers honey delights and a passionate talk about the vanishing honey bee. Continue Reading →
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet this legandary cartoonist, Ron Campbell at the C. Parker Gallery through Sunday, February 28. The artist animated the Beatles film “Yellow Submarine” and the Beatles Saturday morning cartoon show – what a colorful and mind-blowing experience it must have been! Continue Reading →
The first three customers at Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee waited in the semi-dark Monday morning for the business to open at 6:30am.
The trio were Jake Montgomery, a GHS junior, who grew up around the corner; Mike Schacter, a Central Middle School math teacher, and DJ Stewart, a neighbor headed to Riverside train station with his coffee for the commute to the city. Continue Reading →
The all female “dream team” of the Greenwich International Film Festival discuss their mission for the exciting 2016, second annual season. Actress-director-author Illeana Douglas comes to town for a thrilling conversation. Continue Reading →