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Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest
Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest DANBURY, Conn. -- The date is getting closer. The Connecticut Taco Festival, sponsored by Bacardi, will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena and will feature a variety of taco selections from restaurants and food trucks, alcoholic beverages, Lucha Libre Wrestling featuring Rey Mysterio and Jerry Lawler, taco-eating contests, live music and performances, kid’s activities and vendors.  Participating restaurants and food trucks include Agave Mexican Restaurant (Danbury), El Coyote (Monroe, Brookfield and New Milford), Hacienda don Manuel (Brookfield), Puerto…

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Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival
Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival NORWALK Conn. – The streets of historic South Norwalk will be filled with the sound of music, culinary delights as well as artwork by more than 125 artisans this weekend for the SoNo Arts Festival. “The SoNo Arts Festival, returning with a fresh style and renewed energy, will offer something for everyone – from children to seniors," said Arts Festival organizer Sue Brown Gordon. "We anticipate a record turnout as people ... interact directly with and purchase items from the highly skilled artists and craftspeople from all over the country.”  The event will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ra…

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Music Man: Danbury Celebrates Legacy Of Charles Ives With Concert Series Music Man: Danbury Celebrates Legacy Of Charles Ives With Concert Series
Music Man: Danbury Celebrates Legacy Of Charles Ives With Concert Series DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Music Centre will honor the legacy of Danbury’s hometown composers as it launches the "Charles Ives Concert Series" next week.  Throughout the week starting Sunday, Aug. 6, the centre will host performances of the music of Ives and other contemporary American composers in the greater Danbury area. The music will transcend the traditional boundaries of classical music to incorporate pop music and other contemporary styles.  The artists featured on the Ives Concert Series are some of America’s most award-winning young performers, all of whom are graduate…

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Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up
Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up GREENWICH, Conn. – Famed Chef Mario Batali, a partner in Tarry Lodge in Westport and Port Chester, N.Y., is just one of a host of esteemed cooks who will be at the 2017 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival. The event, presented by Serendipity magazine, will be held Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 with tickets on sale now. Batali will be appearing during Saturday's festivities at Sherman Baldwin Park conducting a cooking demo, a book signing, and meeting attendees. He will also be at a VIP event on Friday. Also showcasing Saturday: The platinum-selling rock band Train (“Play That Song,” “…

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Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford
Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — "Pippin" has been thrilling audiences since 1972, when it won five Tony Award, with its unforgettable score by Connecticut resident Stephen Schwartz. And now the classic musical will return to Connecticut, with performances at The Kweskin Theatre in Stamford from Aug. 2 through Aug. 12.  "Pippin" tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.  In the Stamford production, a troupe of dancers tells the story in this stylized musical of Pippin’s quest for true happiness. "Pippin" explores the glori…

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Puppies & Porsches Come Together In Danbury To Support Seeing Eye Dogs Puppies & Porsches Come Together In Danbury To Support Seeing Eye Dogs
Puppies & Porsches Come Together In Danbury To Support Seeing Eye Dogs DANBURY, Conn. -- Car enthusiasts and dog lovers alike will find something to love this Saturday at the "Puppies & Porsches" event in Danbury, which will raise money for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a nonprofit organization that provides trained guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization has teamed up with the National Championship Winners of the Porsche Club of America at Speedsport Tuning to host this special fundraising event. Explore the impressive collection of racecars at Speedsport Tuning while socializing aspiring guide…

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Learn About Dog Behavior And Adoption Opportunities At The Danbury Library Learn About Dog Behavior And Adoption Opportunities At The Danbury Library
Learn About Dog Behavior And Adoption Opportunities At The Danbury Library DANBURY, Conn. -- Would you like a more peaceful dog? Learn how from "The Dog Listener," Phil Klein, who will be speaking at the Danbury Library on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will gain an understanding of their dog and its challenging behaviors from Klein, who is a Certified Dog Listener. Participants will learn how canines see the human world; how they communicate, including the importance of eye contact and movement as well as the underlying reasons for a dog's behaviors like nervousness, toileting indoors, incessant barking, aggression, jumping, pestering for …

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How Do You Spell F-U-N? How About B-I-N-G-O At Cask Republic In Norwalk How Do You Spell F-U-N? How About B-I-N-G-O At Cask Republic In Norwalk
How Do You Spell F-u-n? How About B-i-n-g-o At Cask Republic In Norwalk SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. -- This isn't your grandmother's Bingo. Beginning on Wednesday, July 19,  Cask Republic in South Norwalk will host "Cask Bingo Night," a weekly charity event held on the patio, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. With the Fairfield Comedy Club as an event partner, each event will be hosted by local stand-up comedians ready to provide some laughter and shenanigans.  Guests are asked to make a $5 donation to play bingo with the proceeds benefitting a local charity. The designated charity for July is Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Norwalk.  For more chances to win, ad…

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Toast The Taste Of Ridgefield's Nod Hill Brewery At Bethel Beer Fest Toast The Taste Of Ridgefield's Nod Hill Brewery At Bethel Beer Fest
Toast The Taste Of Ridgefield's Nod Hill Brewery At Bethel Beer Fest BETHEL, Conn. -- Tastes of Citra/Eureka-hopped Geobunny IPA and the house Belgian Dubbel from the not-yet-opened Nod Hill Brewery will be on tap at the Bethel Beer Fest Friday, July 14. The Ridgefield brewery will be making its debut appearance at the event, being held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Municipal Center in Bethel. Live music, local food vendors and a host of other craft beers are also on the agenda. Nod Hill will officially open its doors at 137 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield sometime this fall. For more information, call 203-617-1191 or visit their Facebook page HERE. Go HERE for…

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — It's the last evening to enjoy Independence Day fireworks this year. Want to celebrate with a bang — and don't want to travel too far?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) Ridgefield: Ridgefield High School, gates open at 6 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)   Wilton: Wilton High School at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) To see a list of more fireworks shows in the rest of Connecticut, click here. 

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Monday and Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Monday, July 3rd Bridgeport: Bridgeport Bluefish game at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, after the game. (No rain date)  Norwalk: Calf Pasture Beach at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Shelton: At the Riverwalk, with a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Westport: Compo Beach at 9 p.m. (Rain Date is July 5) Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)…

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Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast
Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Update: Darien will postpone its fireworks show until Sunday evening due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — The weather may not cooperate — there are storms in the forecast for Saturday — but fireworks shows are on the calendar for spots throughout Fairfield County.   Want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang? Here is a schedule of shows this weekend and through July 4th — but be sure to check the weather forecast before you go out:  Saturday, July 1st THE DARIEN FIREWORKS ARE POSTPONED TO THE RAIN DATE: Darien: Darien High School, gates open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date is …

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