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Learn about Johan Sebastian Bach, one of the world’s greatest composers from Gil Harel, a musicologist and music theorist, in a series of four Tuesday night talks starting July 9 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
A unique, lively talk with Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz and The Reverend Marek Zabriskie on living up to your ideals through the end of your life will be presented Thursday, June 13 in Greenwich and online. (more…) Continue Reading →
Marysue Rucci recalled the day her second-grade teacher told the class to write a story based on the idea that they were just six inches tall. (more…) Continue Reading →
What works in treating high-achieving executives and high-status professionals for addiction or mental illness? And what doesn’t work? That’s the subject of a talk Wednesday, June 12 by Samuel Ball, Ph.D., the director of executive programs at Silver Hill Hospital. (more…) Continue Reading →
Grace Farms Foundation, in partnership with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), invites the public to a discussion among military, public policy and research experts from 7:30 to 9 p.m., June 18 to discuss the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and their importance to United States national security and values. (more…) Continue Reading →
Enrique Smeke, a Christian Science teacher, will give a talk titled “Are You Ready to Take the First Step,” on Saturday, April 27 at Norwalk Community College. (more…) Continue Reading →
A beach mating ritual that is millions of years old is about to occur again on Connecticut’s shorelines, and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk needs help documenting it. (more…) Continue Reading →
Get a sneak preview of the latest hit exhibit from the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Miró: Birth of the World, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room. (more…) Continue Reading →
The League of Women Voters of Darien will sponsor the annual Town Officials Program on Thursday, March 28 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
UPDATE: “[T]he screening of Haze tonight is on despite the Darien schools’ snow day. The roads are clear and the library is open!” Emily Larkin, the Thriving Youth Program director for the Community Fund of Darien announced Monday morning. Haze, a documentary about a college freshman who died from alcohol poisoning during a fraternity initiation in 2004, will be shown at Darien Library on Monday, March 4, followed by a panel discussion with experts. (more…) Continue Reading →
Author and marijuana expert Kevin Sabet, Ph.D will deliver a talk about facts and myths surrounding pot from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 in New Canaan at an event organized by New Canaan Parent Support Group. (more…) Continue Reading →
Dr. Margie Gillis will discuss “Understanding Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities: Using Data-driven Instruction to Make Progress,” about the process of getting the best support for every child who needs it. She also will answer questions. In this presentation, co-sponsored by Darien Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Darien Library, Gillis will discuss identification and instruction, advocacy and empowerment during her presentation from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich is hosting Congressman Jim Himes at its weekly speaker series, Wednesday, Feb 20. The talk starts promptly at 11 a.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is offering a creative writing workshop, “Art as Inspiration,” an inspired evening of art and writing on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Patti Mollica will be teaching a workshop called “Bending Reality – Color Theory Schemes and Strategies” at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) the weekend of Feb. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. (more…) Continue Reading →