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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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by Daily Voice
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Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Greenwich Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Greenwich
Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parades In Greenwich 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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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs' Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs'
Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Talk about a 'ruff" life. The Avon Theatre in Stamford is hosting The New York Dog Festival on Sunday, May 21 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is a program of entertaining and inspiring short films that celebrate the remarkable bond between people and dogs. A portion of each ticket sold supports the Connecticut Humane Society.  The festival is comprised of two separate programs, each of which is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world. Each program requires a separate admission ticket. Program One, in the morning, is made up…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why' Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why'
Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why' GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” is getting a lot of buzz for its storyline centered around a young girl who commits suicide -- not all of it good.  The show has proven controversial, in part because of its edgy and sometimes graphic content, with many area schools sending out warnings to parents that it glamorizes suicide. To help aid in the conversation the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich is hosting a panel discussion Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The free event is open to the greater Greenwich community and all are encouraged to attend with their teenagers.…

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by Daily Voice
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Daily Voice
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick