Posts 2011
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02/11/13Greenfield Hill Got a New BakeryGot a yen for a good cookie or a yummy cupcake? Check out Sweet & Simple in the Greenfield Hill Shopping Center! |
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02/04/13A Romantic Dinner for Two on Valentine’s DayTry one of these romantic spots for Valentine's Day! |
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01/31/13Super Bowl: Got lunch?The Super Bowl may be all about the Ravens and the 49ers. But for me, it's all about the food, baby! (And the commercials...) |
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01/28/13Forrestel Riding CampThinking about a horseback riding camp for your kids? Check this one out! |
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01/21/13Lunch: The New RevolutionJohn Turenne, founder of Sustainable Food Systems, takes on the school lunches in the Fairfield Public School System. |
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01/14/13Chowdafest 2013Bring your appetites to Harbor Yard on Super Bowl Sunday for some tasty soups, bisques, and chowders! |
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01/08/13B&B GetawaysLooking for a place to hang your hat when you ski, or maybe a spot with a flair for aprés ski amenities? Look no further! |
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11/07/12Manners the Girl Scout WayEtiquette classes for the Girl Scouts at Burr Elementary. |
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11/02/12Artisanal Tasting Event CancelledThe event has been cancelled due to storm damage. |
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11/01/12Rooms With A View in SouthportCheck out the 18th annual Rooms With A View this weekend! |
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10/29/12Sandy Hits FairfieldThe first wave of high tide hits the Fairfield area from Hurricane Sandy. |
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10/29/12Artisanal Tasting Event at Trinity ChurchTaste some of the best foods and beverages Fairfield County has to offer! |
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10/25/12Cirque Chinois at the Quick CenterThe circus is in town, but not the kind with lions, tigers, and bears. This one has acrobats! |
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10/22/12Halloween Decorating: Going BigIf you think your house is decorated for Halloween, you've got some competition. |
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10/17/12Halloween Activities for the Tall and the SmallFind out what spooky things you can do this Halloween! |
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10/12/12A Garden Grows in BridgeportOn October 5th and 6th, volunteers from the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County had the pleasure of working in the garden at the Burroughs Community Center in Bridgeport. They weeded, mulched, and cleared dead vines from a plot that feeds 18 local families who ordinarily wouldn’t have access to fresh vegetables. The beautiful early fall weather was a bonus, as well. Many of the volunteers brought their kids with them to help out. “This volunteer opportunity was great! With just the few people we had each day, we were able to accomplish quite a bit in a short amount on time,” said Heather Loke who volunteered on Saturday. “I think it was a great opportunity to bring kids out for a different activity to help their community as well. We were given... |
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10/10/12Six60 at FTCCheck out the newest sound from New Zealand! |
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10/08/12An Apple A Day…Nearest Pick Your Own spots for apples (with pumpkins and hayrides too!). |
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10/03/12Get Ready for Restaurant WeekGet your appetite revved up for the 5th Annual Connecticut Restaurant Week! |
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09/27/12The Lions Gate Trio Returns to the Fairfield Public LibraryThe Fairfield Public Library will host its internationally acclaimed trio-in-residence, “The Lions Gate Trio,” for a fall chamber music concert on Sunday, September 30 at 3 pm. The trio, pianist Florence Millet, violinist Katie Lansdale and cellist Darrett Adkins, will perform selections from Ludwig van Beethoven, Trio Opus 1, no. 2, Maurice Ravel’s Trio and Rebecca Clarke’s Trio. The concert will be held in the Memorial Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. The Lions Gate Trio enjoys a combination of performing (nationally and internationally), recording, and working with young musicians in educational settings. Currently the trio-in-residence at the Hartt School (University of Hartford) and the Fairfield Public Library, Lions... |
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09/24/12A Caffeinated Runner’s HighSign up for the 25th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. Run for a good cause! |
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09/19/12Beer Garden Open for BusinessCheck out the newest hot spot to crack open a cold one! |
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09/12/12When Old is New to YouFall is a fine time for a flea market! |
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09/05/12Not Here But Near: Norwalk’s Oyster Festival This Weekend!Don't miss the 35th Annual Oyster Festival this weekend! |
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08/30/12Haitian Boys Choir Sings at St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchWho doesn't love a beautiful concert? Come see the Hatian chorus from the Holy Trinity Music School from Port-au-Prince! |
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08/22/12JWC Annual Touch-A-TruckJunior Women's Club hosts their ever-popular Touch-A Truck event. Bring the little ones and pretend you're a fireman for a day! |
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08/20/12Drive-In Movie NightCatch "E.T." with the kiddies for free in the parking lot at Trinity Church in Southport. |
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08/15/12Pick your poison: Beverages made in ConnecticutIf you can buy local, why not drink local? Try out some of these juices and sodas from Connecticut-based companies. |
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08/07/12What’s Happening at FTCAugust may be hot, but it's not just the weather. Check out what's happening at FTC this month. |
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07/26/12Sidewalk SaleCatch the greatest bargains in Fairfield this weekend! |
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07/25/12Coffee, Coffee, CoffeeNeed a caffeine fix? Check out these Fairfield County coffee houses serving organic and Fair Trade coffees and teas. |
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07/23/12Comedian Bill Engvall at FTC August 5thSee Bill Engvall at The Klein on August 5th! |
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07/19/12Operation Hope to hold 23rd Annual Community Tag SaleThe weekend of August 4th and 5th should be a hot one for Operation Hope, and we’re not talking about the weather. For 23 years, Operation Hope has been hosting a community-wide tag sale in the parking lot of the First Church Congregational, next door to Operation Hope’s main facility on Old Post Road. Proceeds from the event will support their programs to end hunger and homelessness in Fairfield. You won’t see any bedding, televisions, computers, clothing, shoes, or books. But you will see everything else, from furniture and household goods to costume jewelry and sporting goods.The tag sale was originally held at the end of August at Wakeman Boy & Girls Club in Southport. But, it was often difficult to plan an event when many people were either still on... |
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07/16/12Good VibrationsNeed something fun to do this coming weekend? Relive your youth and rock it out with musicians like Primus or Bruce Hornsby. Or how about some music industry icons like The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Bob Weir? Want to see the music greats “and all that jazz?” Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is on tap! Check out these bands and plenty of others at the 17th Annual Gathering of the Vibes. From Thursday, July 19th to the 22nd, they’ll be crankin' it up at Seaside Park. “Gathering of the Vibes celebrates the way music allows us to share that which goes beyond words,” explained festival founder Ken Hays. “Right now there’s a convergence of jam bands, electronica, and rock and roll – bridging the generations and truly making... |
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07/12/12Adventure Park Grand Opening at Discovery MuseumReady, set, go! If you’ve ever wanted to try zip lining, now’s your chance. A new adventure park has opened at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. On Monday, July 16th, there will be an official ribbon cutting and opening ceremony to commemorate Connecticut’s first zip line “aerial forest ropes park.” Constructed of cables, wood, and ropes, the park is laid out over five acres with 110 different platforms behind the Discovery Museum building. Each participant will have to climb to the different platforms to zip line to the next bridge area. Talk about a work out! Best of all, it’s fun for all ages and ability levels. There are beginner, intermediate, and expert trails to follow. So, no worries if you’ve never done this before. You... |
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07/09/12Golf for a CauseGet a hole-in-one at these golf classics. |
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07/05/12Not Here But Near: Bridgeport Arts FestHead on down to the Bridgeport Arts Fest on Saturday, July 7th. |
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07/02/12Happy 4th!Check out what's happening this week for the Fourth of July festivities. |
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06/25/12Grow A Row or work in the garden for Operation HopeWant to help feed the hungry one vegetable at a time? Volunteer in the OH garden. Or just donate your extras from your own garden. |
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06/21/12Pat Benatar Comes to The KleinGet your tickets now for Pat Benatar on September 30th! |
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06/18/12Best Picnic Spots in Fairfield CountyLooking for a great spot to park you picnic? Check out some of these great open spaces in Fairfield County. |
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06/14/12Financial Advice from your Friendly Neighborhood LibraryWant to get a jump on your finances this summer? Head on over to the Fairfield Public Library. Since May, they have been running their series, Reinvent Your Financial Future. The series runs through the end of July. Topics include budgeting, choosing a financial planner, beginner portfolio management, long term care planning, Social Security, Medicare and much more. You may not be a candidate for extreme couponing, but who isn't happy to pinch a few pennies here and there once in a while? On June 23rd at 11:00 a.m., the series will focus on how you can save significantly by clipping a few. Sort out some of the confusion of beginner couponing with consumer expert Marilyn Zelinsky-Syarto. Learn how to put deals together, coupon at retail outlets, dollar stores and... |
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06/11/12A Little BBQ action at FTCCome on down to the Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) for a little lunchtime barbecue! They’re having an open house with live music, a drum circle, and fun for the whole family on Saturday, June 30th. Get your sunglasses and sunscreen ready as FTC hosts their Backlot BBQ outside StageOne on Sanford Street, celebrating the first year of music education for Bridgeport music students. Grab a cool beverage, have a burger or a dog as you listen to the music of the FTC Saturday Kids’ students and teachers. Other musical guests include Rick Reyes, lead guitarist and singer of the local Latin band the Cosmic Jibaros and master drummer Brother Kojo Bey from Sounds of Afrika who will run a drum circle. The drum circle is open to all ages and levels, bring your drum and extra... |
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06/06/12Joan Didion at Fairfield UniversityFor all our Fairfield book lovers, here’s an event for you: Joan Didion, author of critically acclaimed The Year of Magical Thinking, is coming to Fairfield University’s Oak Room tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. in the Barone Campus Center. Didion will present her new book, Blue Nights. She will discuss the death of her daughter, having children, coping with illness, and growing older. She will also talk about being a novelist, journalist, and screenwriter. In a recent interview with New York magazine, she had this to say about her new book: “I found my mind turning increasingly to illness, to the end of promise, the dwindling of the days, the inevitability of the fading, the dying of the brightness. Blue nights are the opposite of the dying of the... |
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06/04/12Annual Clambake at Penfield PavilionThe Welcome Club of Fairfield and Easton hosts their annual clambake. Come join the fun! |
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05/31/12Taste Local Honey at Red BeeHave the culinary experience of your life with a honey tasting at Red Bee Honey in Weston. |
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05/29/12Full Moon YogaGet ready for yoga at the beach this summer! |
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05/23/12Happy Memorial Day!Do you love a parade? Head on down to Fairfield Center for your slice of American pie! |
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05/22/12Oh, to have roommates againRemember back when you had roommates that were other women (not men and children...) you had a built-in Fashion Board of Advisers? "What do you think of this dress?" "Is this me?" "You should totally wear that!" "Does this lipstick make me look desperate?" Sadly - I now find myself asking the babysitter before I go out..."Does this look ok?" These poor teenagers...what are they going to say - "Um, no Mrs. Morris, that looks like a middle aged woman went shopping at Forever 21..." This past weekend I cleaned out my closet and half way through – I felt at a loss. I couldn’t decide what to keep, toss or tailor. I was longing for the days of roommates. I called a friend to see if she could come help... |
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05/21/12Recital to benefit Haitian school at St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Paul's Episcopal Church holds soprano Virgnia Barney concert on June 3rd to raise money for school in Haiti. Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink |
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05/16/12Image Is EverythingGet a free head shot and learn how to make social media work for your business image. |
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05/14/12Duckie Derby kicks off at Mill RiverWatch 1,000 yellow ducks head down the Mill River on Saturday, May 19th. |
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05/10/12Second Annual Eco-Kid Bash in BridgeportEco-conscious activities for kids of all ages on Saturday, May 19th at Bridgeport's Arcade Mall. |
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05/08/12Pious Bird Celebrates First Anniversary With Launch of Sculpture ExhibitThe Pious Bird of Good Omen, a boutique and gallery specializing in eclectic vintage furniture and home decor, is celebrating its first anniversary. The occasion will be marked with a party and gallery opening on Friday, May 11th, at The Pious Bird ,1215 Post Road (the Brick Walk Promenade) in Fairfield, from 6:00-9:00pm, and the community is invited to attend. Featured at the event will be assemblage sculpture artist Susan Tabachnick, who creates pieces from salvage, constructing a new “life” from a previous one. "The Bird specializes in curated objects for the home, but the spirit of what we're doing is the story and craftsmanship behind the objects," says owner Desiree Witt. "I carry items I believe in; pieces that represent... |
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05/07/12Harbor Light Leading the Way for Summer CampHarbor Light Foundation has openings for summer camp for autistic kids and their siblings. Give your child a camp experience that won't soon be forgotten. |
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05/03/1277th Annual Dogwood FestivalCelebrate the 77th Annual Dogwood Festival May 11-13. |
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05/02/12The Right IngredientsThe Secret Ingredient is Fairfield's best-kept secret to cooking healthy dishes. |
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04/25/12Pet Adoption Day at the ZooLooking for a new pet? Stop by the Beardsley Zoo this Saturday for their annual Pet Awareness and Adoption Day. |
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04/23/1214th Annual Earth Day Celebration on SaturdayWant to know how green Fairfield is? Find out at the 14th Annual Fairfield Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 28th. Hosted once again at the Fairfield Warde High School from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., residents can learn about all things green, organic, local and sustainable from the array of exhibitors that support the green initiatives in this town. From environmental lectures to hands-on gardening activities to children’s crafts, music and entertainment, the festival has it all. Even better, the event is free and open to the public. “We are looking forward to this important celebration that highlights the people and projects that are making an environmental difference in Fairfield,” said Fairfield Earth Day Committee Chair Larry Kaley in a recent media... |
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04/18/12B-52’s at The Klein This SummerWho doesn’t have fond memories of “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack?” Get your groove on with the B-52s on August 7th. Call them New Wave, punk rock, or dance pop, they rock the house and FTC’s got ‘em. Rolling Stone magazine covered part of their new tour in February. Even after 35 years in the industry, they’ve still got it going on. “Schneider's speaksinging delivery, one of the most recognizable in all of pop music, still sounds great. Kate Pierson's pipes are stunning despite three-and-a-half decades of wear, and Wilson and Strickland strut like it's the Seventies.” The group started out in 1976. After a few too many drinks at a Chinese restaurant and an impromptu jam session, a band was born.... |
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04/16/1220th Annual Food Drive for Operation HopeThe National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding its 20th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive on May 12th. |
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04/09/12JWC Hosts Spelling BeeJunior Women's Club hosts 31st annual Spelling Bee. |
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04/04/12This Just In: Opening Reception at Southport GallieriesOpening reception at Southport Galleries for Rob Brooks exhibit Thursday, April 5th. |
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04/02/12Tango Music at the LibraryLooking for something a little different? Try the sounds of tango. An evening of musical story-telling will take place the Fairfield Public Library on April 10th. |
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03/29/1220th Annual Art ShowJunior League hosts the 20th anniversary of their annual art show at the Burr Homestead. |
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03/28/12Under the Big TopCatch the circus this Saturday at the Sportsplex. |
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03/26/12Third Annual Food for Thought ExpoOn Saturday, March 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fairfield Warde High School will again be the site for the third annual Food for Thought Expo. Sponsored by the Fairfield PTA's Fuel for Learning Partnership, a non-profit organization that promotes healthy food and nutrition for school lunches, the event will feature cooking demonstrations, workshops, and a number of local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, groceries, and ready-made foods. There will be children's activities and movies to keep the wee ones occupied. Want to learn how to garden? No problem! This is the place for you. You can also find out how to join a local CSA and talk to nutrition experts. There's something for everyone! Michelle McCabe, Fuel for Learning Partnership's Chairperson,... |
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03/23/12Wine & Chocolate with the JWCSecond annual membership drive with the JWC involves wine and chocolate. What could be better? |
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03/21/12Not Here But Near: ElmCheck out Elm, the new restaurant open in New Canaan that boasts a local and sustainable menu. |
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03/14/12Wearin’ O’ The GreenCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with some of these fun events! |
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03/08/12Woman’s History Month at Discovery MuseumCelebrate Women's History Month at the Discovery Museum. |
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03/07/12GMO Labeling Discussed at Pequot LibraryGet a handle on Connecticut's legislation for genetically modified foods at this Q&A on Saturday, March 10th. |
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03/05/12Technology in the School SystemRoger Sherman Elementary School is finding out just how important Smart board technology is to education. |
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02/29/12Health and Wellness at Fairfield UniversityChange your unhealthy lifestyle into a healthy one. Check out the Health & Wellness event at Fairfield University on March 4th. |
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02/23/12One Book, One TownThe One Book One Town program at the Fairfield Public Library is back! Check out the activities they have planned for the month of March to celebrate their latest book pick. |
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02/20/12CTFFE Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryIt's the 4th year for CT Farm Fresh Express to deliver local, fresh produce and artisanal products right to your door. |
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02/16/12Local Cheese Guru Comes to Fairfield ShopThe Big Cheese's Jason Sobocinski heads to the Fairfield Cheese Company for a cookbook signing on March 3rd. |
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02/13/12Say No to Bullying at Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolWhat would you do if your child was so severely ridiculed and humiliated at school and online that he chose to take his own life? That’s what happened to John Halligan’s son, Ryan, in 2003. Ryan was only 13 years old. Since then, Halligan, a Vermont resident, has taken on the media circuit to warn all parents about signs of bullying, cyber bullying, and teen depression. He doesn’t want his tragedy to be yours. On Thursday, February 16th, Halligan will speak at Roger Ludlowe Middle School about the dangers of bullying and what can be done to prevent it. Parents and kids alike will be given strategies that can empower them to avoid bullying, whether face-to-face or online. (Middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be viewing Halligan’s... Posted at 06:11 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/09/12Jennifer Butler at Southport Galleries Tonight!If you're looking for something to do tonight, stop by Southport Galleries on Pequot Avenue in Southport for a Pre-Spring fashion show. The Galleries will host Fairfield's Jennifer Butler and her newest line of couture. Set in an atmosphere of fine, local art, you just can't go wrong. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pick out a dress or pick out a new painting for your mantle. Their Bizinski collection has gotten great reviews. The opportunities are endless to purchase something fun! For more information, contact Southport Galleries at 203-292-6124 or visit their web site at SouthportGalleries.com. Check out Jennifer Butler's collection ahead of time by visiting her web site at JenniferButler.com. |
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02/07/12Seed-To-Seed LibraryThe Fairfield Woods Branch Library hosts their seed-to-seed program for the second year in a row. |
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02/02/12Not Here But Near: Chowdafest in WestportCheck out the Chowdafest in Westport on Saturday, February 4th. |
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01/27/12FTC Names New Artistic DirectorFTC names new Artistic Director. |
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01/23/12Is He ‘Just Not That In To You’?Curious what the opposite sex thinks about dating in mid-life? Pop by Cinzano's on February 7th and find out! |
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01/19/12Just for the Kids at the Fairfield Public LibraryCheck out the activities available for the kids at the Fairfield Public Library! |
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01/16/12New Wine Shop Opening in Fairfield Metro CenterNew wine shop opens in Fairfield on February 3rd. Check it out! Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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01/12/12Mid-Winter Book Sale at the Pequot LibraryBook lovers unite! The Mid-Winter Book Sale is this weekend at the Pequot Library. |
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01/09/12Shop at Whole Foods and Feed the HomelessStop by Whole Foods Market on Wednesday, January 11th and support Operation Hope. |
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01/05/12Holy Crepe! There's a Food Truck in FairfieldFeeling a little French around lunchtime? Ooh-la-la. You can find Fairfield's own crepe and waffle truck on Post Road outside the Fairfield Public Library. |
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01/02/12Happy New YearAnother year has come and gone. And if you’re like the rest of the planet, you’ve had more pies, cakes, cookies, and cheese platters make their way to your waistline than you’d care to count. Now it begins: Eater’s remorse. Gotta get healthy. Need to lose weight. Those thoughts are usually preceded by not being able to zip your pants. In a December 31st article in The New York Times, this is nothing new for the fitness and weight-loss industry. Their businesses thrive on our lack of self-control and it usually begins right after the new year. Memberships are cheap and easy. Just sign up and get the body you deserve! (For those looking for weight loss programs, see our previous article on this site about Annette Alfieri’s 6-week diet plan... |
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12/28/11Festival of LighthousesEvery year, my three girls and I make the trek to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk for what has become a holiday tradition for us: to see the lighthouses. Shortly before Thanksgiving until around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the lighted structures made from all sorts of different materials stand tall and sparkly. The girls get to vote on which one they like the best (and usually bicker over who’s right and who’s wrong). But the best part of this event now in its 10th year is how many people who are relatively local to the area participate. The majority of the 24 contestants come from in and around the Fairfield County area with a few scattered in New York state and the Eastern portions of Connecticut. The submissions have been everything from comical to... |
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12/22/11Borders may be gone, but book store stays in the communityThe Fairfield University Bookstore opened to the public the first weekend in November. Since then, they have maintained a steady flow of community members popping in and out of their storefront. Borders was the go-to spot for many shoppers in town. It was an anchor for that section of Post Road with regular book signings, lectures, and events. Add the adjoining café and it was a nice, leisurely place to peruse new titles. But while Borders’ exodus may have left a hole in town, Fairfield University wanted to capitalize on that vibe. One thing they are keen on, however, is making the community aware that this is not a place just for students. “We’re not just a university book store,” Craig Kennedy, the trade books and community relations... |
12/20/11Getting in the Holiday Mood...Here's just a taste of what you can see around town this holiday season. Looks like Santa has been very good to UI this year. Happy Holidays and enjoy the season! |
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12/15/11Teaching Those Who Find It Hard to LearnAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Dyslexia. Autism. We’ve all heard of these learning disabilities. We’ve even seen kids who have them. But what if it’s your kid? For many parents, it can be frustrating to watch their children struggle with their school work. They know their kids are intelligent, but too often it isn’t reflected in their grades. For other parents, it may not be a learning disability that affects their children at all, but poor study habits that get in the way of a better report card. If any of those scenarios sound familiar, there is hope here in Fairfield County. With report cards coming out before the holiday break, parents often look at the new year as a chance to get back on track. A Way to Learn on Post Road in... |
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12/13/11Winter Break HappeningsThe presents will be opened and the last guest will go home. Then what? If you’re looking for something for the kids to do during the holiday break, check out these little goodies to keep them entertained. Spots fill up quickly, so check availability now! Monday, 12/26 through Friday, 12/30 Sportsplex Winter Camp 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $325 week/$80 day Spend the week discovering how to rock climb, skate, play soccer, learn to fence and so much more! Register for the whole week or just a day. Whatever works in your holiday schedule. Early drop-off and late pick-up are also available for an extra fee above the registration fee. Check out their web site for more details. No refunds or make-ups. Monday, 12/26 through Friday, 12/30 9:00 a.m. to 12:00... |
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12/09/11Make A ‘Splash’ This Holiday SeasonWhen was the last time you could get your car cleaned and donate to a charitable cause all at the same time? Since early last month, Splash Car Wash at 1400 Kings Highway has been donating a percentage of every gift certificate or gift card purchased to Operation Hope. It’s a simple equation: the better the holiday sale, the better their donations will be. A small percentage may not sound like much, but it adds up quickly. And, Splash knows that very well. The company is not unfamiliar with charity. Each branch chooses a local organization to donate proceeds to every year. Last year, thousands of dollars were donated to organizations in and around their 17 locations. The Fairfield Splash has been donating to Operation Hope for the last four or five years. “We... |
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12/07/11Krik-It Kids Clothing: Everything Must Go SaleLooking for some last-minute sales for your holiday shopping list? Stop by Krik-it in the Patriot Plaza on Post Road. Everything is 50% off! Originated in Wilton, the shop opened here last summer. (Townvibe posted an article about it when they opened their doors.) Unfortunately, they will be closing the Fairfield store. But, you can still get some great deals for the kids this holiday season. And if you miss it, no worries. Just pop on over to their Wilton shop. They carry clothes for boys, girls, and infants with a wide range of name brands from Vineyard Vines to Appaman and everything in between. Whether a special occasion or just an every day event brings you, they have something for everyone. For more information, visit their web site or call 203-292-8939. The... |
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12/05/11Elf on the Shelf: Cute Holiday Tradition or Not So Much?Have you heard about the Elf on the Shelf? If you have children and they still believe in the big man in the red suit, you probably have. And he may already be the bane of your existence. For those who may not be familiar with this new holiday tradition, it was generated in 2005 by a mother-daughter team in Georgia. The duo self-published a book about a “pixie scout” elf that tells Santa who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. The book is accompanied by a toy elf decked out in a red leotard and felt Santa hat. He flies to the North Pole to report every night—by sheer elfin magic, of course—and then returns to your house before the children awake. A few ground rules: You must give him a name. You must not touch him or he loses his magic.... |
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12/01/11A Little Bubbly Goes A Long Way“I only drink champagne when I’m happy, and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it—unless I’m thirsty.” ~Lily Bollinger, head of Champagne Bollinger from 1941-1971 If you managed to escape Black Friday and Cyber Monday unscathed, pop a cork on a bottle of bubbly to celebrate. Consider it in the spirit of Madame Bollinger. And if you’re Ruth Frantz, founder of Henri’s Reserve, that’s exactly what she’d like you to do, too: drink champagne always and for every occasion. While you’re at it, pop open two! “Champagne goes with everything!” she... |
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11/30/11Holiday Happenings at the Fairfield MuseumHoliday Express Train Show Opening Fri, Dec. 2, 7pm-9pm Warm up at the Museum after the town's Tree Lighting ceremony on December 2 and be the first to see the Holiday Express Train Show! Candlelight at the Ogden House Fri, Dec. 9, 5pm-7pm A magical night of tradition spent at the Ogden House with docent led tours and holiday refreshments. The Nutcracker Fable Sun, Dec. 11, 2:30-3:30pm Stepping Stones Museum presents a staged reading of this comical interpretation of The Nutcracker. Puppet Plays Wed, Dec. 28, 11am-12pm Do you want to create your own characters and set the stage? Make your own puppets and watch them come to life. All Aboard: I've Got A Ticket to Ride Thu, Dec. 8, 7pm-9:30pm Gather together for... |
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11/28/11Three Chicks Who Paint at Pious BirdPlease join The Pious Bird of Good Omen on Friday, December 2, 2011 as their guest for Artist's Cocktail! They will be featuring local artists Carmela Kaufman, Karen Kent, and Kimberly Porio who are 3 Chicks Who Paint! Special guest Elizabeth Rallo will be offering palm readings for those so inclined. Carmela Kaufman has been a student of art for most of her adult life. Carmela studied Art History at Fordham University and at The Sorbonne in Paris. She has also studied at the Silvermine Art Guild in New Canaan, CT as well as at The Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown,MA, with the American Impressionist, John Ebersberger. She has been painting in acrylics for close to ten years. Carmela is currently a student of Westport... |
