HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday announced that he is proclaiming Friday, April 1, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn women’s basketball team for playing in the NCAA Final Four tournament on Friday night. The governor is urging all Connecticut residents…
Month: March 2022
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons applauds state bonding for five critical projects in the city
STAMFORD, CT – On Wednesday it was announced that in partnership with Governor Ned Lamont and the State of Connecticut, Mayor Caroline Simmons and Stamford’s legislative delegation have secured state funding for the following projects aimed at improving the City’s quality of life: A $950,000 grant for balcony seating renovations and updates at the Palace…
Broadway’s Golden Age comes to life in Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
Broadway’s Golden Age comes to life in a fabulous tribute to the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein, as A Grand Night for Singing plays in Stamford beginning April 8. Many of the most beloved, uplifting, and romantic songs in musical theatre history have one thing in common: the incomparable writing team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar…
FCA to Host Virtual Conversation about Caring for Older Loved Ones
Norwalk, CT – Caring for older loved ones can be extremely difficult, especially during the added health concerns and isolation brought by COVID-19. Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is proud to present a virtual conversation on this important topic on Thursday, March 30, at noon. The panel of experts will discuss strategies to help cope,…
Students interested in STEM fields invited to participate in upcoming WCSU programs
DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Theodora Pinou runs two programs for area middle and high school students interested in learning more about environmental science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs, and both are currently accepting applications. Finding Our Way: An Experiential Watershed Learning Program for Middle…
LMMM To Reopen with Free Admissions & New Exhibit
Norwalk, CT – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT will open its 2022 Season on April 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. with an exciting calendar of events including lectures, book signings, art exhibits and community programs that will inspire, educate, and entertain people of all ages. In the months of April…
Norwalk Hospital is a top 100 hospital in the United States
Norwalk Hospital is one of the highest rated hospitals for quality in Connecticut NORWALK, Connecticut, March 7, 2022 — Healthgrades® has recognized Norwalk Hospital with an America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ for consistently delivering exceptional, comprehensive quality healthcare year over year. This achievement places Norwalk Hospital in the top two percent of all hospitals in…
Silvermine Arts Center awarded a significant CT Cultural Fund grant from CT Humanities
NEW CANAAN, CT – Silvermine Arts Center is the recipient of a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant in the amount of $116,500 from CT Humanities. The Operating Support Grant is designed to assist non-profit organizations focused on culture, the humanities, or the arts as they recover from the effects of the pandemic—and to strengthen…
Dr. Jane Goodall to speak virtually at WCSU public event
DANBURY, CT – Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, will make a special “Virtual Jane: Hope Through Action” presentation via the Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies at Western Connecticut State University at noon on Saturday, March 19. The public is invited to participate in Goodall’s talk, and will be able…
Two shows auditioning ins Stamford next week
Curtain Call, Stamford’s award-winning and only year-round, nonprofit producing theatre company, is holding open auditions Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8, from 7pm to approximately 10pm each night. The final two shows of our 31st season are: KINKY BOOTS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy playing in The Kweskin Theatre, and THE LOBBY, a…