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Wilton Library Feels The Vibes In Hot & Cool Concert WILTON, Conn. – Wilton Library’s “Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room” concert lives up to its name when Wilton resident Arthur Lipner performs with Brasilian Vibes on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. Along with Nanny Assis and vocalist Vanessa Falabella, Lipner will set the room on fire with his infectious interpretation of this celebrated South American sound. Lipner and Assis released “Brasilian Vibes” in 2010, which was nominated for “Album of the Year” by the Brasilian Press Awards. The band is an outgrowth of the work coming from that album and musicians gigging for five years. With the …

by Nicole Briggs

05/19/2016

Events

'Batman V Superman' Premieres In Imax At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – The biggest presentation of the battle of the biggest superheroes comes to the biggest IMAX screen in Connecticut on Friday when “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” premieres in 70mm film projection at 7 p.m. at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The epic clash, starring Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, debuts on the theater’s six-story screen on Friday, and will then play at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, June 19. “This may be your very last opportunity to enjoy the supersized Ho…

by Nicole Briggs

05/19/2016

Real Estate

New Canaan Real Estate Agents Join Forces To Create Powerful Team NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Betsy Wilson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties has joined the Nicole Steel Group, lead by Nicole Steel, top agent ranking half of 1 percent nationally in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. “Nicole and Betsy are truly committed to accomplishing their clients’ goals. Their talent, experience and attention to detail combined with knowledge of the local markets sets them apart in this business," said Wendy Lynch, New Canaan office leader. "Nicole Steel Group offers the market an extremely high level of professionalism, while adherin…

by Nicole Briggs

05/19/2016

Sports

Special Olympics Athletes Competing At Southern Time Trials In Weston WESTON, Conn. – Special Olympics Connecticut will hold its 2016 southern time trials, presented by GE, at Weston High School and Middle School on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies taking place at 8 a.m. This annual event will give athletes of all abilities from the region opportunities to compete in track and field and aquatics and tennis. Over 1,000 athletes and Unified Sports partners, representing 33 teams are expected to participate. An additional 200 coaches and 600 volunteers are expected to support the event. In addition to competition, athletes wi…

by Nicole Briggs

05/19/2016

Neighbors

Sign Up To Tee Off In Pequot Library Golf Classic In Fairfield SOUTHPORT, Conn. – Registration is now open for Pequot Library’s 11th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Country Club of Fairfield. The Golf Classic will be at an exclusive links-style private course overlooking Long Island Sound. Opened in 1921, the course was designed by noted architect Seth Raynor and is characterized by spectacular views, often-brisk winds, fast, undulating greens and beautiful conditioning. The course is consistently ranked among the area’s very best. The Golf Classic committee – Graham Michener, Sam Cargill,…

by Nicole Briggs

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Pelham's Cantina Lobos Selects Martha Topete Rubio As Executive Chef PELHAM, N.Y. – Pelham’s new Mexican restaurant, Cantina Lobos – slated to open this summer – has partnered with veteran chef Martha Topete Rubio as its executive chef. Rubio, who was born in Mexico City, studied at the Ecole Hoteliere et de Tourisme Hosta in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has worked in large kitchens in Paris and Mexico City. She will start with Cantina Lobos immediately. “We’re thrilled to have Martha on our Cantina Lobos team as executive chef,” said Clayton Bushong, one of three Pelham-based owners of the restaurant. “Her personal background, professional training and enth…

by Nicole Briggs

05/18/2016

Events

Jubilate Ringers Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Westport Concert WESTPORT, Conn. – Music on the Hill celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Jubilate Ringers with a concert of music for handbells at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Road. Artistic director David Connell will conduct the 15 ringers – playing 91 handbells plus chimes – in a program that spans a range of moods and styles, from the Baroque to Enya. Selections will include familiar songs – "Deep River," "Singin' in the Rain" and some lively Strauss waltzes – as well as others tailor-made for handbells. The Jubilate Ringers is Fairfield …

by Nicole Briggs

05/18/2016

Politics

McGorty Nominated For Second Term Representing Shelton SHELTON, Conn. – Republicans in the 122nd State House District unanimously selected State Rep. Ben McGorty to run for a second full term Monday night during their party convention at Wellington’s Restaurant in Shelton. The 122nd District includes portions of the towns of Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull. McGorty was first elected in a special election in the summer of 2014, and was subsequently elected to a full term that November. “It is a great honor to receive this continued support from all three of these great communities,” McGorty said. “I am deeply honored to receive this nomination…

by Nicole Briggs

05/18/2016

Neighbors

Fair Lawn Resident Michael Rosenberg Earns State Teaching Award FAIR LAWN, N.J. – George G. White Middle School teacher Michael Rosenberg won the 2016 NSDAR New Jersey State Outstanding Teacher of American History Award. He received the award Saturday at The Polly Wyckoff-David Demarest Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s 90th anniversary celebration. Rosenberg was honored during the same ceremony as Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove, who won the Distinguished Citizen Award. Rosenberg said winning the same night Cosgrove was honored was, “pretty amazing because I’m pretty good friends with ‘Cos.’ ” Both are members of the Sunrise Rotary.…

by Nicole Briggs

05/18/2016

Events

Replace Bats With Forks At Ridgefield Little League Pancake Breakfast RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – The 2016 Ridgefield Little League Pancake breakfast will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at East Ridge Middle School. Enjoy some pancakes with friends, door prizes and a chance to dunk a Ridgefield High School baseball player in the dunk tank. Tickets are $3 and are available at the door. East Ridge Middle School is located at 10 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

by Nicole Briggs

05/18/2016

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