Erin Bazner Noonan, 71, of Darien passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, after a hard-fought battle with cervical cancer. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Erin Noonan, 71, Avid Gardener, Golfer, Active in St. John Church
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Walmsley Road Home Sells for $1,325,000 and Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Obituaries
Nancy Festa, Enjoyed Gardening, Cooking, Baking
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Nancy E. Festa, a resident of Darien, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Darien. Continue Reading →
Music
Tribute Band ‘Best of the Eagles’ Performs Thursday, July 25 at Wall St Theater in Norwalk
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Eagles tribute ban Best of the Eagles will perform Thursday, July 25 at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Music
Darien’s Homegrown Gunsmoke Band Playing Friday Night, July 19 in Darien Summer Nights Concert
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This Friday July 19, the town of Darien is in for a very special treat. A homegrown band, Gunsmoke, is set to hit Grove Street Plaza at 6 p.m. for the latest concert in the Darien Summer Nights concert series. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 11 to 18
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from July 11 to 18, 2019: Continue Reading →
Business
Worst Rating — ‘C’ — for One Food-Serving Establishment in Latest Health Inspection Reports
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One Darien food-serving establishment received a “C” rating, the worst in the town’s A-B-C ratings system, in the most recently released inspection reports from the town Health Department. Continue Reading →
Opinion
Tolling’s Dead. Now How Will We Maintain Our Bridges, Highways, Trains? — Cameron on Transportation
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It seems pretty clear that Gov. Ned Lamont’s tolling idea is dead. The Republicans say “no way, never” and his own Democrats can’t muster the guts to take an up or down vote because they’re so afraid of public reaction. Continue Reading →
Music
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes STILL SCHEDULED to Perform Outdoors Wednesday Night in Stamford
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Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will perform outdoors in the latest concert of the Wednesday Nite Live series at Columbus Park in Downtown Stamford.
Jake Kulak & the LowDown also will be on stage. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 in Columbus Park.
UPDATE 5:08 p.m., Wednesday: Despite the possibility of rain, the organizers said on Wednesday that the show is still planned for Columbus park: “Tonight’s show featuring Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes will be held outside in Columbus Park.”
Music
STILL SCHEDULED, STILL OUTDOORS: Josh Lovelace and Band Play Children’s Concert at Levitt Pavilion
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Josh Lovelace and his band will play an outdoor children’s concert starting at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Update, Wednesday, 5:32 p.m. — The Levitt Pavilion still plans to host the concert outdoors, despite forecasted rain.
Business
Benefit for Two Area Nonprofits to Show Off New Nordstrom Store in Norwalk on Oct 10
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A benefit for the Stamford-based Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation will be held at the Nordstrom’s department store at the new Sono Collection mall in Norwalk on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Tickets, for $100, are on sale now, and 100% of the price goes to the two nonprofits. “Attire: Fashionably chic. Complimentary valet will be provided,” Nordstrom said in an announcement. Continue Reading →
Music
98 Degrees Performs Thursday, July 18 in Alive@Five Concert
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98 Degrees will perform in the first Alive@Five outdoor concert in Downtown Stamford, with Ryan Clark also on stage. The concert begins at 5 p.m., gates open at 4:30, Thursday, July 18. Continue Reading →
Music
Storm Large Performs Sept 27 at Wall St Theater in Norwalk: Ticket Sales Start Friday
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Musician, actor, playwright and author Storm Large (of Pink Martini) performs at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Richard McCurdy, 78, Grew Up on Contentment Island, Founded Company That Made Computer-Based Marine Instruments
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Richard McCurdy, formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully on July 5 at the age of 78. Continue Reading →
Community Organizations
Community Fund of Darien Awards $537,000 to Various Darien and Area Nonprofits
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Thanks to the generous support of local donors, this year the Community Fund of Darien (TCF) is awarding $537,000 in large grants to 22 local nonprofit organizations.
More than $30,000 in other grants was previously allocated this year in small grants and grants awarded by the Youth Community Fund high school service group. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
William Simpson, 64, Ran Plumbing Business, Early Post 53 Member, Loved Boating
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William Robert Simpson, age 64, and a longtime resident of Darien, passed away on July 14, at 7:24 in the morning with his loving wife by his side. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Donna Egan, 79, Grew Up in Darien, Had a Passion for Fashion
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Donna Egan, 79, passed away peacefully on July 13 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Darien Students Complete Post 53 Six-Month Emergency Medical Technician Training
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Twenty-four students completed Darien EMS-Post 53’s intensive six-month EMT training program as the first step to becoming a state-certified EMT. In addition, two adults completed the course and will join Post 53 as adult advisors. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Apparent Break-In at YWCA of Darien/Norwalk, But Only $56 Known to Be Missing
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On July 5, just after the Independence Day holiday, an employee at the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk noticed a pouch for petty cash, with $56 in it, was missing from a locked drawer. Later, the employee saw pry marks around the door to her office. Continue Reading →
Music
Two Days After Appearing in Darien, Bob Button Band in Concert Again at Bartlett Arboretum
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If you missed the Bob Button Band at the Darien Summer Nights concert on Friday — or if you just can’t get enough of the band — you can spend your Sunday evening at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford to enjoy their music. Continue Reading →
Art Exhibits
The Late Margaret Bourke-White of Darien One of Four Notable Photographers Featured in Bruce Museum Exhibit
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Works of four singular American photographers: Margaret Bourke-White (a Darien resident until her death in 1971), Carl Mydans, Patrick Nagatani, and Brett Weston are the focus of “From Butterflies to Battleships,” a photography exhibit at the Bruce Museum. Continue Reading →
Music
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in Concert at Westport’s Levitt Pavilion
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Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 in a free outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport. Continue Reading →
Art Exhibits
‘At the Table’ Art Exhibit at Rowayton Arts Center, Now Through July 21
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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center, “At the Table” is on view now through July 21, 2019. This all media exhibition features artwork by more than 50 RAC Exhibiting Artists members from the area. Continue Reading →
Art Exhibits
‘Farm to Gallery’ Fundraiser at Rowayton Arts Center Celebrates All Things Culinary and the ‘At the Table’ Exhibit
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The Rowayton Arts Center is hosting a “Farm to Gallery” fundraising event on Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The evening celebrates all things culinary with the current show “At the Table” on display and the recent “Food for Thought” creative writing contest. Continue Reading →
Healthy Living
Maritime Aquarium Offers ‘Sensory-Friendly Evening’ Thursday for Kids Who Need It Quieter
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On Thursday, July 18, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering another of its occasional events for guests with sensory-processing differences — but instead of the usual “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” the Aquarium is hosting a “Sensory-Friendly Evening.” Continue Reading →
Film
Celine Cousteau Presents Her Documentary Friday, July 19, About Protecting the Amazon
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Join Grace Farms Foundation at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 as Céline Cousteau presents an exclusive screening of her new film and impact campaign, Tribes on the Edge. Continue Reading →