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Delve Deep Into Watery World Of Sharks At Norwalk Aquarium Spring Break
NORWALK, Conn. -- Kids can delve deep into the watery world of sharks and other animals in April during Spring Vacation Adventures at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The program lasts from April 10 to 14 and offers 6- to 8-year-olds a chance to explore a different marine topic each day. Older kids, ages nine to 12, get a hands-on look at how science and technology are critical to animal care at the aquarium. Younger kids can sign up for one, some or all five days. Each will be full of animal encounters, age-appropriate crafts and hands-on activities and experiments that make learning fun.…
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Take A Trot Through The Zoo As Beardsley Hosts First-Ever 5K
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The first-ever 5K with a course through the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport will be held Sunday, April 2. Kids will have free admission to the zoo that day as well. All age and ability runners and walkers are welcome to register now for the fundraiser. There will be a kids fun and snacks will be provided. The course ends at the zoo's carousel. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. at the zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. It is a fundraiser for Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County to support: Leaguers Building Readers, The Center for Family Justice, the Bridgeport YMCA, Norma Pfrie…
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Get A Glimpse Of Purgatory In Dark Comedy Play 'Judas' In Trumbull
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Step into Purgatory in "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" opening this weekend and running to March 26 at the Blackbox Theater (former Vagabond) in Trumbull. It's a thought-provoking, dark comedy that takes a critical look at the nature of forgiveness. The action is set in Purgatory, which has evolved over the centuries to function as a Courtroom over which Judge Frank Littleton presides. In a shocking move, an ambitious defense attorney, Fabiana Aziza Cunningham, has filed an appeal on behalf of one of Purgatory's most infamous residents, Judas Iscariot. She …
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Log In On 'Giving Day' To Help Your Favorite Fairfield County Charity
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Want an easy way to support a favorite nonprofit in your Fairfield County town or city? Log into the Fairfield County Community Foundation website on Giving Day Thursday, March 9. You have 24 hours to support any one of 431 participating nonprofits, said Development Director Kristy Jelenik. "We created Giving Day four years ago to shine a bright light on the giving community of each town and city," she told Daily Voice. "It's a way for the everyday citizen to be included in philanthropy." "Donations can be as low as 10 dollars. People …
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Diver From Bridgeport Will Reveal Secrets From The Deep At Scuba Seminar
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Anyone who thinks scuba diving is a sport best done in Aruba or along the Great Barrier Reef should have a little chat with Denis Habza. Scuba certified since 2006, the Black Rock resident has made a side career of hunting through the dark depths of Long Island Sound, creating fascinating videos for a growing audience of landlubbers who want to know just what’s lurking offshore. You can hear from Habza first-hand as he hosts the second Scuba Outreach Seminar on Saturday, March 4, at Bridgeport Holiday Inn. In addition to vendors and demonstrations, the day’s speakers inc…
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Catch Oscar-Nominated Short Films On Palace Danbury Screen
DANBURY, Conn. -- The red carpet is rolling out again for the Oscars this weekend at the Avon Theatre Film Center in Stamford and the Palace Danbury. At the Oscar Night Party at the Avon Theatre from 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, guests will Walk the Red Carpet and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. There will be prizes for "Best Red Carpet Attire" and "Best 1967 Summer of Love-themed Attire." Then a live telecast from Hollywood of the Red Carpet arrivals at 7 p.m.and the 89th Annual Oscar telecast at 8:30 p.m. with host Jimmy Kimmel will be shown on the Avon screen. A gourmet …
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Fairfield County Entrepreneurs Celebrate Mardi Gras With Mardi Bra
COS COB, Conn. -- Lucy Langley and Laura Delaflor admit they never would have imagined that a meeting 10 years ago, when their kids were on the YMCA Marlins swim team, would have led to a partnership collecting and distributing new, unused underwear to those in need. The Undies Project started with an idea Langley had in 2014 after volunteering at Neighbor to Neighbor, a local non-profit serving people in Port Chester, N.Y., Stamford and Greenwich. That's when she realized the most under-donated and most needed item of clothing was undergarments. When she spoke to Delaflor who has a backgrou…
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Experience 'Rogue One' In Rare 70MM Film Format At Norwalk's
Imax
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NORWALK, Conn.-- A popular South Norwalk attraction is showing a rare version of the new "Star Wars" movie. Disney produced just 13 prints of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" for 70 mm IMAX projection and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has the only copy in Connecticut. The film opened Friday and runs Thursdays to Sundays at 5 and 8 p.m. in the Aquarium's IMAX theater. Other cinemas in Connecticut are showing “Rogue One” but with digital projection onto screens smaller, said spokesman Dave Sigworth. The Maritime Aquarium’s theater has a six-story screen, allowing for br…
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Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally
DANBURY, Conn. -- Community members are invited to stand together to defeat hate at a Humanity Rally on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Central Christian Church of Danbury. "We've been pretty inundated with calls and inquiries about people who are afraid of different things. We have four people who are very close friends of ARC's who have been detained," said the Rev. Phyllis J. "P.J." Leopold, Executive Director of the Board at the Association of Religious Communities, which is organizing the rally. The rally is a chance for neighbors to build and reinforce positive bridges, the AR…
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Shelton Historian Delves Into History Of First Black Diplomat In U.S.
NORWALK, Conn. – To celebrate Black History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society is holding a talk on the life of Ebenezer D. Bassett, a pioneering black educator who served as the United States’ first black diplomat after the Civil War. Carolyn Ivanoff, an award-winning local historian and educator, is set to deliver the talk, which she has called “The Life and Times of a Quiet American Hero – Ebenezer D. Bassett,” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets to the event cost $5 at the door. Ivanoff, an assistant principal at Shelton High School, was named the Civil War Trust’s Civil War Teacher of the…
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Irish Playwright's 'Chapatti' Premieres At Stratford's Square One Theatre
STRATFORD, Conn. -- A play by Irish playwright Christian O'Reilly brings two complex and appealing characters to the Stratford stage in March. "Chapatti," which runs March to 19 at Square One Theatre, follow the unexpected intersection between two middle-age singletons. Betty is a lonely widow with 19 cats, and Dan, a bereaved gentleman who lives only for his beloved dog, Chapatti, named for Dan's favorite Indian dish. The story follows Betty and Dan as they hurt, heal and ultimately come to terms with their lives and each other. From their first encounter, one might expect roma…
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Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONN. -- Still looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five places in Fairfield County that have already done the planning for you: For the Health Enthusiast B.good, Fairfield: The counter-serve chain features health-conscious versions of fast-food favs such as baked french fries. A four-course dinner for two, which includes soup, entrée, wine and dark chocolate smoothies for dessert will set you back $40, but your heart will thank you for it. Love Rules: 1460 Post Road, (203) 292-8970. For That Sweet Tooth Café Xpresso, Newtown: Delight your sweetheart…
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