Katharine Smyth, the author of All the Lives We Ever Lived, will speak Wednesday, July 24 at Barrett Bookstore (now at 6 Corbin Dr.) and sign copies of her book. — an announcement from Barrett Bookstore
Please join Barrett Bookstore for an evening of wine, cheese, and conversation. Part memoir, part literary criticism, and part biography, All the Lives We Ever Lived is a wholly original debut: a love letter from a daughter to her father, and from a reader to her most cherished author. Katherine’s story moves between the New England of her childhood and Woolf’s Cornish shores and Bloomsbury squares, exploring universal questions about family, loss, and homecoming. The book was inspired by Virginia Woolf’s modernist masterpiece To the Lighthouse.
Registration is open for Darien Arts Center fall classes for all ages in dance, visual arts, martial arts, music and theater. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
To register for classes, visit the DAC website or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. DANCE
The DAC dance program offers students from the age of 3 through adults, the opportunity to train in one of the finest dance spaces in Fairfield County and to participate in multiple performances throughout the year. The DAC Weatherstone Studio converts to a black box performance space, giving DAC students the most performance opportunities in the area.
The Cutouts rock band will perform outdoors from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 21 at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. — an announcement from Bartlett Arboretum
The Cutouts is a classic rock quartet based in Connecticut with four decades of entertaining throughout the greater New England/NY-metro area. They performed live with legendary singer/guitarist Jose Feliciano in 2001, and with the NVCC Jazzcat Combo and opened for renowned vocalist, Tony Bennett, at the 2004 Waterbury Palace gala concert. The concerts take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there’s rain. Bring chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s legal director, Pamela Davis, has been appointed to the Fairfield County Bar Association (FCBA) Board of Directors. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) is the only agency present at domestic violence arraignments in the Stamford and Norwalk courthouses representing the victim with confidential legal advocacy. — an announcement from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Part of the 25-member board’s mission is to encourage cordial relations among members of the Bar as well as cooperation with state and national agencies and organizations, which fits well with Ms. Davis’ full-time position as agency’s director of legal services. “This new association with DVCC and FCBA will benefit both organizations,” Davis said. “Many of the 850 lawyers, court clerks, law students, legal administrators, paralegals, and other professionals in the bar association are on the front lines when it comes to domestic violence.”
Domestic Violence is the Number One emergency call to law enforcement in the towns of New Canaan, Darien, Westport, Weston and Wilton.
Americares is delivering more than 20 tons of medical supplies for health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo battling the second largest Ebola outbreak on record. — an announcement from Americares
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, citing the geographical spread of the virus. Though quickly identified and isolated, the emergence of the virus earlier this week in Goma, a major city and transit hub, heightened concerns about the spread of the deadly disease. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Congo is now over 2,500 and continues to climb. To date over 1,600 people have died and more than 130 health workers have been infected, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
—76 Arrowhead Way — John Fraser and Amy Fraser to David Austen and Karem Austen, sold July 10, filed July 11, $4,245,000
—1 Hickory Lane — Elizabeth English to William Betz and Sarah Betz, sold July 8, filed July 11, $1,250,000
—108 Long Neck Point Road — Eric Steinkraus, Philip Steinkraus and Edward Steinkraus to George Watts IV and Sara Watts, sold July 11, filed July 12, $2,651,000
—2 Lynn Court — Peter Doyle to Joseph Holko and Jennifer Drummond, sold July 12, filed July 15, $1,095,000
—101 Leeuwarden Road — Susan Steele and Kenneth Brown to David Upson III and Carlyle Upson, sold July 11, filed July 15, $1,180,000
—17 Country Club Road — William Orr and Maria Orr to Mark Starzynski and Alexis Starzynski, sold July 11, filed July 15, $1,210,000
—19 Walmsley Road — Austin Camporin and Erin Camporin to Mark Hassey and Margaret Hassey, sold July 8, filed July 15, $1,325,000 — PICTURED
—22 Hamilton Lane — John Keane and Mary Keane to Chris Andricopoulos and Kelley Andricopoulos, sold July 3, filed July 15, $1,970,000
—9 Outlook Dr. — Lawrence Mannix Trust to David Siever and Tatiana Siever, sold Feb. 15, filed July 15, $1,120,000
—58 Bridal Trail — Douglas Henderson and Noelle Henderson to Daniel Blonshteyn and Hannah Blonshteyn, sold July 12, filed July 16, $1,429,000
—11 Park Place — John Napoli and Barbara Napoli to Jennifer Almon and Scott Almon, solf July 15, filed July 16, $1,239,000
—72 Fitch Ave. — Marie Lucas to Tara O’Flaherty, sold July 15, filed July 16, $821,000
—9 Littlebrook Road — Matthew Millane and Cynthia Millane to Matthew Durham and Anne Durham, sold July 10, filed July 17, $737,000
—65 Hale Lane — Kimberly Huffard to Charles McCaghey and Rose Marie McCaghey, sold July 9, filed July 17, $785,700
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See also:
Darien home sales:
Oak Park Ave Home Goes for $899,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (July 11)
12 Gardiner St Home Goes for $1.1 Million and Other Darien Home Sales (July 3)
Concord Lane Home Sells for $1,320,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (June 27)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Reports:
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 11 to 18
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 4 to 11
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 27 to July 3
Erin Bazner Noonan, 71, of Darien passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, after a hard-fought battle with cervical cancer. Erin was born Aug. 22, 1947 in Natick, Massachusetts to Jean Marie and Martin William Bazner. She was the first of six children, including Martin W. Bazner III of Berkeley, California; Shaune Bazner of Washington, D.C. (John Yahner); Megan Brogden of Wilton (Marc Fogel); Jamie Bazner of Santa Cruz, California; and Brenan McGarrigle (Tom) of Norwell, Massachusetts. She lived most of the last 40 years in New Canaan and Darien raising a wonderful family and pursuing her many passions.
Nancy E. Festa, a resident of Darien, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Darien. She was a parishioner of St. John Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking as well as spending time and sharing stories with her family and friends. Nancy is survived by her son Ronald Festa of Seymour, Tennessee and two grandchildren Cody Festa and Leah Festa and three great grandchildren.
Eagles tribute ban Best of the Eagles will perform Thursday, July 25 at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk. — an announcement from the Wall Street Theater
Tickets ($15 to $45) are on sale. Doors open at 7 p.m. The concert starts at 8 at the Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. in Norwalk. Best of the Eagles (BOTE) was established in 2012 by guitarist/vocalist Joe Vadala and a group of professional New Jersey musicians who individually have an auspicious pedigree, are passionate about their love of the Eagles music and who have all worked with numerous national touring artists.
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. — an announcement from the Darien Summer Nights organizers
Gunsmoke has been playing for many different audiences for over 25 years, including two sitting Ppresidents of the United States and the world famous Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, following the Grand Ole Opry. With six recorded albums under their belt, Gunsmoke was inducted into the Connecticut Country Music Hall of Fame, and was elected band of the year six years in a row by the New York Metro Country Music Association. The band was founded on family values as it was created by Nick DeMaio Jr. and his younger brother Jeff.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from July 11 to 18, 2019:
This week’s Darien highlights:
5 New to Market Listings in Darien
9 Price Reductions in Darien
5 Accepted Offers in Darien
15 Closed Sale in Darien
16 Open Houses in Darien
This week’s Rowayton highlights:
3 New to Market Listings in Rowayton
5 Price Reductions in Rowayton
2 Accepted Offers in Rowayton
0 Closed Sales in Rowayton
14 Open Houses in Rowayton
Scroll down for a list of this week’s Open Houses. Click here for more details on these properties.
New Listings
Address
Town
Sq Feet
Price
253 Tokeneke Road
Darien
2604
$2,137,500
19 Sammis Street
Rowayton
3878
$1,800,000
49 Country Club Road
Darien
3220
$1,385,000
30 Sedgwick Avenue
Darien
2721
$1,299,000
3 Thomas Place
Rowayton
1320
$1,095,000
1 Norman Lane
Darien
1450
$795,000
157 Highland Avenue
Rowayton
1125
$495,000
7 Mclaren Road
Darien
2287
$484,000
Price Changes
Address
Town
Original Price
Previous Price
Current Price
Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent who has called Darien home for more than 25 years. She has been involved in many local organizations. She can be reached at 203-554-0897or deirdre.mcgovern@raveis.com
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. The 14 inspections took place from July 5 to 16. Nine inspections resulted in “A” ratings (the best), three more resulted in “B” ratings, and one inspection report was for a snack bar, and the Health Department doesn’t give out town ratings for those. Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):
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. Oh, everyone in Hartford is still doing the usual square dance, posturing and politicking, but I doubt a special session to vote on tolls will ever happen: tolls are dead. But ‘lest the anti-toll forces should start to rejoice, they may have won this battle but the war is far from over. Because when tolls go down to defeat, there are still plenty of secondary options, none of which you (or they) will like.
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.” UPDATE 5:25 p.m., Wednesday: The Stamford Downtown Special Services District again said the venue hasn’t changed.
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. — an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion
Josh Lovelace, a Knoxville, Tennessee native and member of the Grammy-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, has been making music his entire life. His grandparents loved folk songs, especially Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, both of whom wrote songs for children. Lovelace shared that love of folk music and as a young kid, would sing songs and put on shows for his family and friends.
