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Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts' Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts'
Greenwich Film Fest Showcases Homegrown Talent In New 'Connecticut Shorts' GREENWICH, Conn. -- Five Connecticut filmmakers will get their chance to shine at the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF), being held Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4. This is the first time in the festival's three-year history it has a category spotlighting "Connecticut Shorts," all of which have some connection to the state. A brief rundown on what you can expect from some of your Fairfield County neighbors: "A Christmas Surprise," directed by Southport native Sarah Lew, centers on a young girl who finds out the devastating truth about Santa on the night b…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now
Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now GREENWICH, Conn. -- What do "Saturday Night Live," Renée Zellweger, "Captain Underpants" and "Mike and the Mad Dog" have in common? They'll all part of the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) which runs from Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4. For the third year in a row, the festival, with the mission "Film. Finance. Philanthropy," offers a full slate of programming, much of it featuring a social action component. Expect a roster of 50 films touching on topics from mental illness and sexual assault to the power of survival. Panel discussion…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County
Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Update: Parades have been canceled in Danbury, Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Trumbull and Westport. Some indoor events will continue as planned. Continue to check for updates due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Stepping off in a Memorial Day Parade and cheering from the sidelines are great traditions in many Fairfield County towns. But this year, a rainy forecast threatens to put a damper on Monday's events.   Here is a list of events scheduled for Monday across the region. Check the forecast and Daily Voice for any cancellations.  Greenwich: The Sound Beach Volunteer…

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Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served
Fairfield County Memorial Day Celebrations Pay Tribute To Those Who Served FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- While it's nice to have a three-day weekend and enjoy some time outside, the true purpose of Memorial Day is to come together as a community and pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service of their country. Several Fairfield County towns will be honoring those who died members of the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifices with memorial ceremonies and parades on Sunday and Monday. The following is a roundup of parades and dedications taking place around the county: Brookfield: The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, and finish at…

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by Casey Donahue
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Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium
Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Birds of a feather flock together. And in the case of flamingos, the features are pink and the flock is called a stand, colony, regiment or a flamboyance. And you can see the leggy pink birds up close and personal and learn more about them this summer at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. A small flamboyance of flamingos will be standing – often, on one leg – in the aviary on the aquarium’s riverfront courtyard from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. That’s May 27-Sept. 4. The exhibit is free with admission. “For family fun this summer, The Maritime Aquarium has more b…

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Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Darien Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Darien
Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Darien FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Memorial Day is about much more than just enjoying a three-day weekend and easing into summer mode. It's about honoring the men and women who have given their lives in service of their country, and coming together as a community to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Towns around Fairfield County will be doing just that this weekend, with a series of ceremonies and parades celebrating members of the armed forces who died defending their country. The following is a sampling of parades and dedications taking place across Fairfield County. Fee…

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by Casey Donahue
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After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD
After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD DANBURY, Conn. -- A lot of local love -- and blood, sweat and tears -- have gone into this Saturday’s performance of Phoenix Tree. The band recently debuted its new crowdfunded studio album and will unveil its songs at Billy Bean’s Pub in Danbury on Saturday, May 27 at 10 p.m. The album was a year in the making, from concept to prep and crowdfunding (via Indiegogo) which included performing countless shows throughout the year. In total, $5,000 was raised. See earlier Daily Voice story HERE. "We were really excited to help Phoenix Tree with their crowdfunding campaign," said Mike …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival 'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival
'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- A documentary about empowering women will have its East Coast premiere at the Greenwich International Film Festival, being held June 2 to 4. "Little Stones" follows four female artists in Brazil, India, Senegal, Kenya, Germany and the U.S. as they use art  -- graffiti, dance, music and fashion  -- to combat violence against women, and to empower women and girls globally.  So far, the movie has gotten off to a strong start. At its world premiere at the Vail Film Festival, "Little Stones" won for Best Documentary and its screening was sold out at the We…

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Darien YMCA Golf Scramble Raises Money For Special Needs Programs Darien YMCA Golf Scramble Raises Money For Special Needs Programs
Darien YMCA Golf Scramble Raises Money For Special Needs Programs DARIEN, Conn. -- A golf scramble June 5 in Greenwich will help pay for special needs programming for kids and teens at the Darien YMCA. The Darien Y is the largest provider of special needs programs in the Darien community, with an annual participation rate of over 600 people. There are classes in cooking, art, fitness, yoga, and martial arts and aquatics programs. There is even a girls club for kids, teens and young adults. Last year the Darien Y provided $400,000 in funding for special needs programs, with money raised from donations and fundraisers. This annual event was founded by Pio B…

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Cuisine For A Cause: Post 53 Food Fair Fundraiser Follows Darien Parade Cuisine For A Cause: Post 53 Food Fair Fundraiser Follows Darien Parade
Cuisine For A Cause: Post 53 Food Fair Fundraiser Follows Darien Parade DARIEN, Conn. – Darien EMS-Post 53 will hold its annual Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilley Park Pond on Monday, May 29 following the Memorial Day parade. The event raises money to support training, provide supplies for patient care, provide hands-only CPR classes and maintain ambulances. The fair, which begins immediately after the parade, continues until 2 p.m. and features fun for the entire community. Admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the gate as well as outside select retail and non-retail locations around town prior to Memorial Day. As always, the fair will include a t…

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Greenwich Film Festival Turns Its Lens On Connecticut Greenwich Film Festival Turns Its Lens On Connecticut
Greenwich Film Festival Turns Its Lens On Connecticut GREENWICH, Conn. -- For the first time in its three-year history, The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) will feature "Connecticut Shorts," short films that were either shot in state or made by a local filmmaker. The program will screen as a series twice during the festival  -- on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. It is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Film, Television, and Digital Media. Go HERE for details. According to Ginger Stickel, GIFF executive director, the new program was added "to celebrate the beautiful state of Connecticut and its many gifted f…

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12-Year-Old Wunderkind Pianist To Perform At Greenwich Event 12-Year-Old Wunderkind Pianist To Perform At Greenwich Event
12-Year-Old Wunderkind Pianist To Perform At Greenwich Event GREENWICH, Conn. --  Concert pianist Adam Jackson has performed with the highest caliber of musicians around the world and taken master classes with leading teachers from New York to Europe. In addition, he has he has participated in various international music festivals and competitions, many of which he won or placed in very highly.  And yet, he's only 13. Now, Fairfield County residents will get a chance to hear the young wunderkind play at the Round Hill Community Church on Sunday, May 21. The event, at 4 p.m., is part of the church's “Rising Star” series.  Jackson was born in the UK t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick