DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center is offering a watercolor painting class for adults taught by accomplished artist Joe LaMorte through Monday, Dec. 12.In his class, LaMorte demonstrates basic to advanced watercolor techniques and covers all steps toward completing a finished work, including drawing, color theory, painting techniques and composition. Students can work on class ...
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jerome Roberts has been named Employee of the Year at Stamford's Pacific House, a men's emergency shelter that assists the hungry and homeless in Fairfield County.Roberts, associate executive director/director of housing development at Pacific House, was acknowledged for his outstanding service as an employee who consistently excels in his work.“I do this work not for ...
GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present an exhibition of images by abstract photographer Brett Weston, from Nov. 5 through Feb. 12, 2017.The exhibition, titled "Towards Abstraction, 1940-1985: Brett Weston Photographs from the Bruce Museum Collection" will feature 23 vintage 11 by 14 inch and 8 by 10 inch, black-and-white photographs by Weston that were ...
DARIEN, Conn. -- The Geary Gallery of Darien will present an exhibition by New Canaan artist Pam Ackley, titled “Pam Ackley: Fascinating Spaces,” from Nov. 1 to 30.All are welcome to the exhibition, and admission is free.Ackley was born and raised in New York City and currently lives in New Canaan. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Marymount Manhattan College and a ...
ROWAYTON, Conn. -- After more than 10 years as a marketing VIP at Showtime Networks, Rowayton resident Virginia Juliano launched a free website called CobbleCord in September and just recently a new app that helps consumers "cobble together" the perfect combination of over-the-top (OTT) online video services to fit their viewing needs. In a nutshell, CobbleCord assists people ...
NORWALK, Conn. – Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County’s Women Build program will host its Eighth Annual Gourmet Tasting & Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Aitoro Appliances in Norwalk. Attendees will enjoy culinary samplings provided by local restaurants, caterers and chefs in Aitoro’s state-of-the-art kitchens, as well as complimentary craft beer and wine. All ...
NORWALK, Conn. -- All Hallows Eve brings many great things, including social gatherings, a costume for every party and pumpkin spice lattes. However, the holiday can also create stress in the form of a house turned ghastly by clutter among other headaches, according to two Fairfield County-based home organizers.Professional organizers Linda Barlaam of Fairfield and Ben Soreff of ...
NORWALK, Conn. -- Room 112 is the fruit of Isaac Patrick Camoro’s 20-plus years in the bar business throughout New York and Connecticut.Room 112 paints the portrait of a cocktail culture that has progressed, and answers the call for a bar that has nothing to prove but rather, simply speaks to the art of the cocktail wrapped in a SOHO chic atmosphere, according to a press ...
NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Nature Center will host its 47th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.The festivities will include pony rides, crazy maze, carnival games, bungee jump, zip line, human hamster ball racing, apple sling shots, pumpkin decorating and so much more.Great food, beverages and baked goods will satisfy hungry appetites as children and families ...
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The third annual Joy of the Arts Fashion Show, benefiting the Ridgefield Playhouse’s Arts for Everyone program, will be held Wednesday at Lounsbury House in Ridgefield.Tickets are $50 and a limited number of tickets are still available online. Hosted by JoyRide Cycling and Fitness Studio -- Fairfield County’s popular boutique studio founded and owned by Westport ...
