Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Opens With Sounds Of Broadway Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Opens With Sounds Of Broadway
Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Opens With Sounds Of Broadway NORWALK, Conn. -- The curtain is once again rising at Wall Street Theater in Norwalk. In other words, after five years of renovating -- and a 20-year shuttering -- the 501c3 nonprofit organization, which operates under the mantra "Entertain. Enrich. Educate," is officially open. To celebrate, it will kick off its new season on Monday, May 15 with "8," featuring eight of Broadway’s top stars.  Expect performances by Betty Buckley (Cats), Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton), Siobhan Dillon (Sunset Boulevard), Nathaniel Stampley (The Color Purple), Sharon Catherine Brown (Jekyll &am…
Beer Or Bust: Rain Forces Stamford's Brews On Bedford To Move Inside Beer Or Bust: Rain Forces Stamford's Brews On Bedford To Move Inside
Beer Or Bust: Rain Forces Stamford's Brews On Bedford To Move Inside STAMFORD, Conn. — Due to a rainy weather forecast, the popular Brews on Bedford event in downtown Stamford will still have the Brews — but it won't be on Bedford.  The event will be moved indoors to The Palms nightclub at 129 Atlantic St., Stamford, on Saturday, May 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. Brews on Bedford, presented by Stamford Downtown Special Services District, is a craft brew festival featuring over 40 beer varieties from 15-plus breweries.  Guests can fill a sampling glass with beer from a variety of breweries from across the region, while enjoying live music with the Mike Cusato Band an…
Say Olé: Fairfield County Celebrates Cinco De Mayo Say Olé: Fairfield County Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
Say Olé: Fairfield County Celebrates Cinco De Mayo FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Spice up your fiesta, Fairfield County. It's Cinco de Mayo -- a day filled with tacos, tequila, and deals. Here's a sampling of what you'll find around town. Feel free to add your own to our Facebook page or better yet, send a photo and show us where you end up going. Bartaco, Westport, Stamford: Bartaco is launching its tenth #bartacosecret -- the crispy soft-shell crab taco -- the better to go with your frosty margarita. At Westport from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a face painter and, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., live music and a DJ  (Acoustic Mafia). From 8:30 p.m. to 11…
Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien
Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Patricia Reilly Giff, author of many beloved children's novels including "Lily’s Crossing" and "Pictures of Hollis Woods," will visit the Darien Library on Tuesday.  Giff will discuss her latest work, "Genevieve’s War," a companion story to "Lily’s Crossing." Her talk will be followed by a book signing with books from Barrett Bookstore on sale at the event. After spending over 20 years as a full-time teacher, Giff began writing and specializes in children's literature. She lives in Trumbull. She earned the Newbery Honor for "Pict…
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season NEWTOWN, Conn. – Are you ready to get muddy?  Join a record-breaking 1,000 runners, spectators and volunteers as they prepare for the 5th annual Daniel Barden Mudfest presented by Pepsico.  Daniel was one of the first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy in December 2012. Part of his story -- and the life-affirming mudfest -- are highlighted in the recently released film, "Newtown." (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) The event, which has been coined “the Boilermaker’s Dirty Little Brother,” is happening Saturday, April 29, at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, N.Y. and features a 5-mi…
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Couples challenged with infertility are invited to a free Fertility Spa Day in Stamford. WHY: 15 percent of couples in America struggle with infertility.  WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon   WHERE: Bank Street Events, 65 Bank St. RAFFLE: One attendee will be chosen to win one free cycle of In Vitro (a value of $12,000 to $30,0000) The event, sponsored New England Fertility Institute,  is being held in conjunction with National Infertility Awareness Week which runs April 23 to 30. The goal is to educate folks about the modern therapies that can help improve chances …
'Baby' The Musical Takes The Stage At Darien Arts Center 'Baby' The Musical Takes The Stage At Darien Arts Center
'Baby' The Musical Takes The Stage At Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Arts Center Stage is proudly presenting "Baby," the musical, by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire.  The spring production is directed by Carin Zakes and produced by Nova Hall, with musical direction by Dwayne Condon. Performances are on April 21, 22, 28, 29 and May 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., and April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. in the DAC Weatherstone Studio. Audiences won’t soon forget this story that examines how parents-to-be experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a …
Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit
Fairfield Eatery Donates Portion Of Tuesday Sales To Norwalk Nonprofit FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- b.good in Fairfield is all about doing good. And so, as part of its ongoing support for Food Rescue US,  the Norwalk-based organization that delivers healthy food from businesses that have too much to people who have too little, it will donate five percent of its sales on Tuesday, April 18 to the non-profit.  b.good is known for its all-natural burgers, smoothies, and locally sourced, seasonally inspired salads and kale and grain bowls. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and are located at 1460 Post Rd., 203-292-8970, www.bgood.com/fairfield/.
President Of Clinton Foundation To Speak In Stamford On Helping The Poor President Of Clinton Foundation To Speak In Stamford On Helping The Poor
President Of Clinton Foundation To Speak In Stamford On Helping The Poor STAMFORD, Conn. — President of the Clinton Foundation Dr. Donna Shalala will share her experiences helping the disadvantaged during a fundraising breakfast for the New Covenant Center in Stamford on Wednesday, April 19 at the Woodway Country Club.  Shalala is the former Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton. She was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush and the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights in 2010.  Networking will begin at 7 a.m. with breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m.  Click here to purchase tickets for t…
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A philanthropic Fairfield organization has scheduled visits to five local homes during its annual Designer House Tour fundraiser. Near & Far Aid, a nonprofit that fights poverty, will be visiting coastal homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 12, according to event organizers, who said each home “promises to offer unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective with recently re-imagined interiors from top local designers.” The first event of the day - a pre-tour Designer Breakfast - is expected to kick off at 9 a.m. at …
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft
Bankwell Hosts Stamford 'Shred Day' To Help Combat Identity Theft STAMFORD, Conn. -- From credit cards to CDs, New Canaan-based Bankwell is helping Fairfield County residents safely dispose of expired personal financial information with a "Shred Day," this Saturday in downtown Stamford. Free on-site shredding services will be held at the bank’s 612 Bedford St. branch on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Residents are encouraged to securely dispose of old disks, credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. Individuals are asked to limit their items to two 2 ft. square boxes. Bankwell is a loca…
Greenwich Film Festival To Honor Renée Zellweger & Christy Turlington Burns Greenwich Film Festival To Honor Renée Zellweger & Christy Turlington Burns
Greenwich Film Festival To Honor Renée Zellweger & Christy Turlington Burns GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) will honor Renée Zellweger and Christy Turlington Burns at its third annual Changemaker Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, June 1. The Changemaker Awards honor artists who have used their public platform and the power of film to further positive social change. Past honorees include Freida Pinto, Trudie Styler, Abigail Breslin, Harry Belafonte and Mia Farrow. Zellweger is being credited for her work with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as her work with the SIMS Foundation, a charitable foundation dedi…