STAMFORD, CT – Community members gathered in the Stamford Government Center lobby on Thursday morning as Senator Richard Blumenthal announced $250,000 in federal funding for the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) and Reading is FUNdamental (RIF). The press conference began with a warm welcome from Mayor Caroline Simmons, who introduced the senator. Remarks were made…
Month: August 2022
GasBuddy: Average gas prices in Connecticut fell 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have fallen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 48.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national…
Wabash Partners adds Stamford-based Allegiance Trucks to its network of dealers
LAFAYETTE, IN – Wabash (NYSE: WNC), the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, today announced it has added two dealers to its industry-leading North American dealer network. Two of the largest dealers in the Northeast, Bergey’s Truck Centers and Allegiance Trucks, will be full line dealers of Wabash parts,…
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz invite public to attend Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 5:30…
50th Anniversary of The Kweskin Theatre kicks off with Cabaret
Some people say, “50 is the new 40,” but everyone at Curtain Call is excited to celebrate 50 as they kick off the 50th year of performances in The Kweskin Theatre with a show that has never been performed there: Cabaret. Performances of that Tony Award winning musical begin September 30. The municipally-owned facility at…
WCSU student-artists’ murals at Danbury Fair mall reveal dates announced
DANBURY, CT – When four emerging artists and graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts program at Western Connecticut State University learned about the Movable Mural Showcase project at Danbury Fair mall, they jumped at the chance to share their creativity and talents with the public for a project hoping to “inspire balance, hope…
Stamford Senior Center Holding 4th Annual Miniature Golf Fundraiser on Sept 8
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Senior Center (SSC) invites the community to its 4th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament. This fun evening of miniature golf, food, and beverages takes place on Thursday, September 8, and raises funds to support this vital resource for seniors in our area. Participants can show off their mini golf talents on a…
Mayor Simmons will appear in youth theatre production
Though she won’t be appearing in pajamas, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons will continue a long-standing tradition by appearing in Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre production of The Pajama Game, Thursday, August 11. “Stamford mayors have participated in cameo roles with summer youth theatre productions for nearly 50 years,” said Lou Ursone, Curtain Call executive director. “The first…
Stamford Superintendent of Recreation Laurie Albano retires after 25 years
STAMFORD, CT – Superintendent of Recreation Laurie Albano has retired after 25 years working for the City of Stamford. In 1997, Laurie was hired as a coordinator of Recreation Services. During her tenure, Laurie reorganized staff and grew new programs and adult sports leagues up to the current number of over 300 programs per year.…
90s Rockers – Toad the Wet Sprocket return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on October 1
Celebrating more than 30 years as a band, Toad the Wet Sprocket continues to make music and tour with the same spirit of unwavering independence that started it all more than three decades ago. Now, the band best known for their Billboard-charting hits, “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I Want,” “Something’s Always Wrong,” and “Fall…