Entertainment

Fairfield Restaurant Week

#Fairfield CT--First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that merchants throughout Town will be offering extended shopping hours on Thursday, October 16, 2014, as part of Fairfield Restaurant Week. Participating merchants will be staying open until at least 9 pm, and offering light refreshments to patrons who want to pair a little shopping with dinner out. Additionally, more than twenty retailers will be offering special discounts and promotions in conjunction with Fairfield Restaurant Week, which is being held Sunday, October 12 through Saturday, October 18, 2014, as part of the passport promotion. Retailers offering discounts or sales promotions include: the Fairfield University Bookstore, Apricot Lane, the Fairfield Museum and History Center, Magic Beans, Red Mango, Jenny Boston Boutique, Island Outfitters, Dash ‘N Drizzle, The Beehive, The Edgerton Center for…

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Mysterious Bridgeport: Wicked Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Bridgeport

This non-strenuous walking tour will be led by Michael J. Bielawa, poet and a historian at the Bridgeport Public Library and author of the book Wicked Bridgeport, which won the first annual New England Paranormal Literary Award. Bielawa's Wicked Bridgeport walking tour will focus on the Park City's macabre and fascinating downtown history. Tales of pirates, gangsters, ghosts, a Victorian Era international manhunt and the unsolved murder of a world-famous sea captain all lurk along the streets and alleys of downtown Bridgeport. Focusing on Bridgeport's magnificent historic sites, this fascinating program will guide guests through the intrigue of the city's 19th century streets. ... more information Bielawa will be signing and selling his books after the tour, when the group returns…

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Ribbon Cutting At Tazza Osteria in Fairfield

Although theTazza Osteria and Bar located  at 116 Post Road in Fairfield has been open since May they held their official ribbon cutting Wednesday.  Although many have asked if it were an oyster bar, an osteria in Italy was originally a place serving wine and simple food.  You will enjoy creations from Chef Henry Lopez like grilled salmon, pasta or polenta,  pizza or a great steak!  Enjoy your meal on the patio, the elegant bar or in their beautiful dining room.  I have not had a chance to sample the food just yet but plan on bringing my family soon. Thye have a extensive website with many photos of Chef's creations along with the menu online at www.tazzaosteriabar.com or friend them on Facebook…

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Westport PAL Fireworks Rescheduled to Monday July 7th

(Westport CT.) The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation after reviewing the projected weather forecast for Thursday July 3rd reschedule the Fireworks Celebration to Monday July 7th Due to the projected weather forecast, we felt that it was necessary that we reschedule the fireworks display. We hope that this notification will allow people to reschedule their plans to enjoy the celebration on Monday July 7th at Compo Beach.   La Policía de Westport (PAL) y Westport Parks, después de revisar la previsión meteorológica para Jueves, 03 de julio decidieron reprogramar los fuegos artificiales de la celebración para el lunes 07 de julio Debido a la previsión del tiempo, sentimos que era necesario volver a programar…

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Connecticut’s Only Zoo Invites Public to “Spring Forward” for Amphibians with FrogWatch USA™

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. and SILVER SPRING, Md. - March 10, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites Connecticut residents to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time, and "Spring Forward" for amphibians through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) FrogWatch USA™citizen science program. The zoo, in collaboration with Yale University's Peabody Museum, will teach families, students, and others how to be citizen scientists through both classroom and experiential learning. Working with experts, volunteers will learn about local frog species, travel into wetlands throughout the region, and observe and record the frog and toad calls they hear. While at the zoo, volunteers also will have a chance to get up close and personal with amphibian education animals.   "FrogWatch is a terrific way…

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