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Raphaël’s Bakery on Mason Street in Greenwich is hard to miss, with its orange awning, matching outdoor seating, and cheerful spring flowers. When customers step inside, they are greeted with a wide display of pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and baked goods. Amelie ordered a turkey and comté sandwich, Julia ordered a vegetarian sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, and Sara enjoyed a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich.
Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.
“At a time when we constantly speak about the mental health crisis facing children, the isolation many feel, and the need for meaningful connection and purpose, programs like Saint Catherine’s Players are not expendable luxuries. They are lifelines. They are ministries in their own right.” – Dr. Jennifer Bencivewngo
The event will feature dozens of local, up-and-coming artists, exhibiting and selling their works to the public, including oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, giclée prints, decoupages and much more.
Wine, food, raffles will be available, as well as a special membership drive. Free valet parking. Key sponsor is OsteoStrong. Support local business and have fun! Continue Reading →
On Tuesday Greenwich Police responded to the Sound View Municipal Parking Lot at 80 Arch Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Continue Reading →
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman has logged more than 21.5 million miles and 1,211 hours in space. His resume includes performing the first unplanned, contingency spacewalk in NASA’s history, as well as the initial rescue mission to repair the optics of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1993. Continue Reading →
Globally renowned artist Kay Griffith begins her world tour before her appearance at the 2019 London Biennale, at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, CT on Thursday, April 25th. The exhibit, titled “A Moment in Time” will showcase Griffith’s work, which employs oils on canvas with the masterful use of palette knives. Griffith, named a “Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Arts” by Art Tour International Magazine, will appear at the gallery for the opening reception on April 25th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. “Kay Griffith is looking forward to launching her tour in Greenwich and we’re delighted to showcase her work,” said Tiffany Benincasa, C. Parker Gallery owner. “This exhibition opening coincides with the annual American Red Cross Ball where we have donated a specially commissioned painting by Griffith, encrusted with diamond dust and entitled Radiant Hope. This painting is currently on display at Greenwich jewelers Shreve, Crump & Low.”
In addition to this donation, a portion of proceeds from the “A Moment in Time” opening night will also be donated to the American Red Cross. Continue Reading →
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Kids in Crisis in his name. Continue Reading →
This week patrons of Something Natural Greenwich, behind Saks at 189 Greenwich Ave, are discovering big changes at the coffee bar, which is now named Coffee Luca. Continue Reading →
Joseph Pell Lombardi will provide highlights of his dazzling portfolio in worldwide historic preservation in his keynote address: Cabins, Houses, Lofts, Skyscrapers & Castles at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Landmarks Recognition Program reception on April 28. Continue Reading →
Investigation revealed the vehicle was suspended for lack of insurance and was stolen out of Garden City, NY. Continue Reading →
On June 23 triathletes will compete in Olympic, Sprint or Relay races beginning at 7:00am. The popular Kids Triathlon will follow at 12:30pm. Continue Reading →
Targeted to children 8-18, Jody Bell’s website, “In Case of Deportation,” features sections for emotional help, legal help, lawyers, and even a child preparedness plan which takes children though the process from how to have “the deportation talk” and to how to determine options in advance with parents. Continue Reading →