Lauren DiNardo charity rock ‘n’ roll Couture Fashion show features “Women That Rock” to benefit Jane Doe No More at The Ridgefield Playhouse The Ridgefield Playhouse will turn into a design house on Friday, May 16, when "Women That Rock", women who give back to their communities, will model the “inner rock star” duds of designer Lauren DiNardo at her Rock and Roll Couture Fashion show. Wine and food tastings, fashion, The Cake Box custom cupcakes inspired by Lauren DiNardo’s designs, rock & roll make-up tips from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, auction items, massages from Hands That Rock, Pole Fitness with FormFitting Fitness and more will be available in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. fashion spectacular. Guest speaker is Donna Palomba, who founded Jane Doe No More, Inc., a non-profit that helps victims of sexual assault after her experiences with the system as a victim herself. Her story was featured on Dateline NBC, and she has written a book about her 15-year struggle to find her identity. Ms. Palomba’s inspirational story will be followed by the Lauren DiNardo rock and roll couture fashion show, starring celebrity models. This event is part of Hamlet Hub’s "A Whole New You" Series?and is underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa and FormFitting Fitness of Brookfield, CT. with media sponsor WPLR 99.1fm/The Fox 95.5fm. More Apr 21, 2014 - 4:04:21 AM
Hartford Wolf Pack 2, Bridgeport Sound Tigers 0 Dov Grumet-Morris had his first shutout of the season Saturday night at the XL Center, stopping 23 shots as the Hartford Wolf Pack finished their season with a 2-0 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. More Apr 21, 2014 - 1:33:15 AM
The 9th Annual STAR Walk, Roll and Stroll is moving this year to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT on Sunday, May 4, 2014. The Walk and Family Fun Day is a celebration and fundraiser to benefit individuals who have intellectual disabilities and programs offered by STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. The O’Connor family of Darien will serve as Chairpersons of the Walk this year. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. and the Walk kick-off is 10:15 a.m., with a walking route suitable for any ability (walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and baby joggers are welcome!). All attendees will receive vouchers for parking, lunch at the ballpark, a tee shirt and tickets for special seating at the Bridgeport Bluefish vs. Maryland Crabs baseball game being played after the Walk at 1:05 pm. Approximately 800 walkers and volunteers are expected to attend. The event benefits infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Southwestern Connecticut who are served by STAR, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization since 1952. More Apr 18, 2014 - 8:52:36 AM
Bluefish resign Winston Abreu The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of pitcher Winston Abreu. Abreu returns to Bridgeport for the second straight year during his 19th season of professional baseball. More Apr 17, 2014 - 5:02:02 PM
CL&P Launches Home Energy Reports Program Starting the week of April 21, more than 340,000 Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) customers will be automatically enrolled in a new, free energy-saving service called Home Energy Reports, an Energize Connecticut initiative. More Apr 17, 2014 - 1:01:02 PM
Plans for Hartford’s revitalization have included everything from construction of affordable apartments and retail stores to the iQuilt plan, which creates a walkable and welcoming downtown region. But Connecticut Landmarks is capitalizing on a singular opportunity to strengthen Hartford by completing its multi-year renovation of the historic Amos Bull House located at 59 South Prospect Street. The remodeled building will serve as a dynamic community center and exciting educational hub for the south downtown neighborhood. More Apr 17, 2014 - 10:57:29 AM
CT ready for opening of fishing season Opening Day of the Trout Fishing Season is Saturday, April 19th and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has the State’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds stocked and ready. Approximately 389,000 trout have already been released this spring into 100 lakes and ponds and 194 rivers and streams throughout Connecticut and are awaiting Opening Day anglers. DEEP’s spring trout stocking effort began in early March and will continue through the end of May. When the spring stockings are completed, DEEP expects to have stocked over 610,000 trout. More Apr 17, 2014 - 10:45:49 AM
Four Stamford teams displayed extraordinary creativity in the 33rd CT Odyssey of the Mind Tournament earning a place in the World Finals at Iowa State University next month. The students competed in Bristol, Connecticut, against over 170 teams from towns and cities across Connecticut. Qualifying to go to the World Finals is a once in a lifetime experience, allowing students to compete and exchange ideas with other teams from China, Singapore, Germany and other countries and states in the U.S. More Apr 16, 2014 - 2:26:31 PM
Hundreds to Walk for Stronger, Healthier Babies in Stamford On Saturday, May 3 at Commons Park at Harbor Point in Stamford, hundreds of families and business leaders will join together to March for Babies—the March of Dimes walk honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. Funds raised help support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies. Families will enjoy bounce houses, music, face painting and more. More Apr 16, 2014 - 5:38:04 AM
Enjoy Easter on the Avenue at Morello Italian Bistro Spring is in full swing on Greenwich Avenue, and this Easter, Morello Italian Bistro will offer twists on classic holiday dishes that the whole family can enjoy. Whether for lunch or dinner, dining inside or al fresco, guests will be sure to have a memorable Easter with friends and family at Morello. More Apr 15, 2014 - 5:49:24 PM
Martin Appoints Ernie Orgera to Director of Operations Mayor Martin today announced the appointment of Ernie Orgera to Director of Operations. Orgera had been serving as Acting Director in the Martin Administration since Martin took office on December 1, 2013. More Apr 15, 2014 - 5:34:08 PM
First Night Danbury seeks stories to share on its 25th anniversary "Make New Friends, Keep the Old" is the theme for the 25th First Night Danbury, an apt umbrella for this year's New Year's Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 in downtown Danbury. Founded n 1989 by a community of enthusiastic volunteers and, more recently, taken under wing and given new vigor by CityCenter Danbury, First Night Danbury is one of the oldest First Nights in the U.S. and only one of three in Connecticut. More Apr 15, 2014 - 2:32:45 PM
John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation Donates $250,000 for Mystic Aquarium’s New Research Center Mystic Aquarium, a unit of Sea Research Foundation, has received a $250,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation to support construction of The Ocean Research and Conservation Center, a state-of-the-art veterinary and animal health center, as it expands its research mandate. More Apr 15, 2014 - 2:31:04 PM
End Hunger Connecticut! Welcomes Four New Board Members End Hunger Connecticut!, a statewide anti-hunger and food security organization, with headquarters in Hartford, today announced the addition of four new Board members: Dr. Madhu Mather, Nicole Berube, Monica Stellmacher and Camille Livsey. Each brings to the Board extensive experience working as community advocates. Many have also led efforts to improve access to nutritious foods for Connecticut residents impacted by food insecurity. More Apr 15, 2014 - 2:25:29 PM
On Tax Day, Rep. Elizabeth Esty Renews Call for Comprehensive Tax Reform On Tax Day, Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) renewed her call for Congress to take steps to restore predictability for small businesses and fairness for middle-class families. She released the following statement: More Apr 15, 2014 - 10:35:35 AM
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, in partnership with WHEELpassion, invites sculptors to submit samples of their work for a creative challenge: to design an original, one-of-a-kind award to be presented to the winner of the inaugural Danbury Audi Race4Scholars Criterium. The bike race, which will be held this summer in downtown Danbury on Sunday, August 17th, will help establish college scholarship funds for high school graduates who intend to major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines, as well as medical and other relevant fields. More Apr 15, 2014 - 10:33:54 AM
Bluefish, WGCH-AM announce broadcast agreement The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced a radio partnership to broadcast all home games for the 2014 season on AM 1490 WGCH and live webcast through wgch.com and bridgeportbluefish.com. This will be the second consecutive year Bluefish games will be broadcast on AM 1490 WGCH. More Apr 15, 2014 - 9:32:33 AM
Cathy Bromberg, a long-time Stamford resident, has been named Director of Development for Stamford’s Palace Theatre. Ms. Bromberg comes to The Palace from the Norwalk Community College Foundation, where she designed and executed donor-centric special events, grew annual fund revenues by more than 25%, developed stewardship plans to retain major capital campaign donors, and created a successful scholarship marketing plan that increased the number of applicants by 35%. More Apr 15, 2014 - 2:57:26 AM
The Florence Griswold Museum is a museum on the move. Along with day trips to museums throughout the region and great Broadway shows, the Museum offers exceptional international trips. Currently, the Museum is taking reservations for two international trips scheduled for this year, one to northern Spain from September 3 through 11, and the other to England from December 20 through 27. More Apr 15, 2014 - 2:53:26 AM
Phantoms 4, Sound Tigers 2 The Bridgeport Sound Tigers lost to the Adirondack Phantoms Monday night, falling by a final score of 4-2. The Sound Tigers scored both of their goals in the second period, thanks to Alan Quine and Scooter Vaughan, both of whom notched their eighth goals of 2013-14. Philippe Trudeau got the start in net and stopped 26 shots for the Sound Tigers. More Apr 14, 2014 - 11:23:55 PM
Bluefish announce Spring Training schedule The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced dates and starting times for their 2014 Spring Training schedule. The Bluefish will hold Spring Training in Bridgeport at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard during 2014. More Apr 14, 2014 - 9:05:47 AM
Poison’s front man, Bret Michaels, is coming back to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m., this time with his new Life Rocks 2014 Tour. A multi-Platinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a life-long career, Bret’s legendary songs have surpassed 32 million in sales. After Poison, one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, Michaels’ solo career has soared even including stellar television successes on VH1’s "Rock of Love" and NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice”. Michaels plays to packed houses in sold out tours and has collaborated with the biggest artists in the industry An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d’oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). The Little Pub (Ethan Allen Highway) will pour a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is partially underwritten by Ridgefield Salon & Spa and is part of the Xfinity Rock Series. More Apr 14, 2014 - 7:41:18 AM
Falcons 2, Sound Tigers 1 The Bridgeport Sound Tigers lost to the Springfield Falcons Sunday evening, falling by a final score of 2-1. The game was tied for nearly the entire third period, but a Sean Collins goal with 5.4 seconds to play in regulation gave Springfield the victory. The lone Sound Tigers goal was scored by Justin Hickman in what was his first career professional goal. Kevin Poulin was a standout in goal for the Sound Tigers and made 37 saves, some of them dazzling stops. More Apr 13, 2014 - 7:11:35 PM
St. John’s IceCaps 6, Hartford Wolf Pack 2 The Hartford Wolf Pack’s seven-game winning streak, which tied the second-longest in team history, was snapped Sunday at Mile One Centre, in a 6-2 loss to the St. John’s IceCaps. More Apr 13, 2014 - 7:05:30 PM
