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Experience 'Rogue One' In Rare 70MM Film Format At Norwalk's IMAX Theater Experience 'Rogue One' In Rare 70MM Film Format At Norwalk's IMAX Theater
Experience 'Rogue One' In Rare 70MM Film Format At Norwalk's Imax Theater NORWALK, Conn.-- A popular South Norwalk attraction is showing a rare version of the new "Star Wars" movie. Disney produced just 13 prints of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" for 70 mm IMAX projection and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has the only copy in Connecticut. The film opened Friday and runs Thursdays to Sundays at 5 and 8 p.m. in the Aquarium's IMAX theater. Other cinemas in Connecticut are showing “Rogue One” but with digital projection onto screens smaller, said spokesman Dave Sigworth. The Maritime Aquarium’s theater has a six-story screen, allowing for br…

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by Donna Christopher
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Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally
Danbury Church Bringing Community Together To Defeat Hate At Humanity Rally DANBURY, Conn. -- Community members are invited to stand together to defeat hate at a Humanity Rally on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Central Christian Church of Danbury. "We've been pretty inundated with calls and inquiries about people who are afraid of different things. We have four people who are very close friends of ARC's who have been detained," said the Rev. Phyllis J. "P.J." Leopold, Executive Director of the Board at the Association of Religious Communities, which is organizing the rally. The rally is a chance for neighbors to build and reinforce positive bridges, the AR…

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by Donna Christopher
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Shelton Historian Delves Into History Of First Black Diplomat In U.S. Shelton Historian Delves Into History Of First Black Diplomat In U.S.
Shelton Historian Delves Into History Of First Black Diplomat In U.S. NORWALK, Conn. – To celebrate Black History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society is holding a talk on the life of Ebenezer D. Bassett, a pioneering black educator who served as the United States’ first black diplomat after the Civil War. Carolyn Ivanoff, an award-winning local historian and educator, is set to deliver the talk, which she has called “The Life and Times of a Quiet American Hero – Ebenezer D. Bassett,” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets to the event cost $5 at the door. Ivanoff, an assistant principal at Shelton High School, was named the Civil War Trust’s Civil War Teacher of the…

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by James O'Rourke
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Irish Playwright's 'Chapatti' Premieres At Stratford's Square One Theatre Irish Playwright's 'Chapatti' Premieres At Stratford's Square One Theatre
Irish Playwright's 'Chapatti' Premieres At Stratford's Square One Theatre STRATFORD, Conn. -- A play by Irish playwright Christian O'Reilly brings two complex and appealing characters to the Stratford stage in March. "Chapatti," which runs March to 19 at Square One Theatre, follow the unexpected intersection between two middle-age singletons. Betty is a lonely widow with 19 cats, and Dan, a bereaved gentleman who lives only for his beloved dog, Chapatti, named for Dan's favorite Indian dish. The story follows Betty and Dan as they hurt, heal and ultimately come to terms with their lives and each other. From their first encounter, one might expect roma…

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by Donna Christopher
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Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day
Hello, Cupid: Fairfield County Is Set For Valentine's Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONN. -- Still looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five places in Fairfield County that have already done the planning for you: For the Health Enthusiast B.good, Fairfield: The counter-serve chain features health-conscious versions of fast-food favs such as baked french fries. A four-course dinner for two, which includes soup, entrée, wine and dark chocolate smoothies for dessert will set you back $40, but your heart will thank you for it. Love Rules: 1460 Post Road, (203) 292-8970. For That Sweet Tooth Café Xpresso, Newtown: Delight your sweetheart…

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by Carol Reif
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Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price
Westport Country Playhouse Stages Bare Bones Theater At Bare Bones Price WESTPORT, Conn. — Annie Keefe, curator of Westport Country Playhouse's Script In Hand series,  highlighted this season’s three offerings for Y’s Men of Westport and Weston last week. Keefe called the series “theater light — no production values, no costumes, no scenery, no special lighting effects, no sound, no properties.” Just “good stories read by wonderful actors.” These bare bones script readings originated when Academy Award-winning actress Joanne Woodward became artistic director at the playhouse. Woodward said she "heard things better than she read them.”  Keefe, assistant art…

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by Roy Fuchs
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Wilton Historical Society Offers Chocolate-Making Workshop For Kids Wilton Historical Society Offers Chocolate-Making Workshop For Kids
Wilton Historical Society Offers Chocolate-Making Workshop For Kids WILTON, Conn. -- A popular chocolate-making workshop for kids is returning to the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Feb. 11 in time for Valentine's Day. In the program from 11 a.m. to noon participants will pour chocolate in charming molds of hearts, flowers, animals, stars, tools, among shapes, then decorate boxes for the treats. Registration is required by email to info@wiltonhistorical.org or call (203) 762-7257. The costs are: Members, $10 or $25 per family; non-members, $15; $35 per family. Parents are welcome to stay. The Wilton Historical Society is located at 224 Danbury Road,…

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by Donna Christopher
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Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life
Bethel Chiropractor Teaches Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life BETHEL -- "Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired," asks Bethel chiropractor Donna Boylan. If the answer is "yes," she invites you to her talk Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at her 2 Library Place practice. Anyone dealing with having trouble sleeping, feeling stiff or achy, or having less energy may benefit, Boylan told Daily Voice. She will cover reasons for the diminished health and encourage participants to gain momentum in their goals, whether it is to lose weight, gain energy, or improve flexibility. She has been given the free lectures since opening he…

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by Donna Christopher
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West Point Historian Will Speak On Normandy As Part Of Weston Exhibit West Point Historian Will Speak On Normandy As Part Of Weston Exhibit
West Point Historian Will Speak On Normandy As Part Of Weston Exhibit WILTON, Conn. -- A West Point history expert will cover World War II and the Normandy invasion in a lecture Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Weston Public Library. In"Bullets, Gasoline & Rations - U.S. Army Logistics and the Normandy Campaign," Steve Waddell will cover the war behind the front, and the successes and the failures as the U.S. Army Services Forces worked around the clock to keep the combat forces supplied as they drove the Nazis out of Normandy and across France. The lecture accompanies the Weston Historical Society exhibit, "Memories of World War II," which c…

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by Donna Christopher
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Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo
Amazing Kreskin, Willie Wonka Character Coming To Norwalk Chocolate Expo NORWALK, Conn. -- Meet the original Mike Mike Teavee of "Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" and celebrity chefs at a vendor-filled Chocolate Expo returning Sunday, Jan. 29 to Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. About 40 local and regional vendors will be on site offering samples and sales of gourmet chocolates, baked goods, and specialty foods. Presenters that day include chefs, Barret Beyer, Tony Albanese and Larry Rosenberg, and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin. The aquarium will be open later that day until 7 p.m. and admission will be half price. Admission from 5 to 7 p.m. wil…

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by Donna Christopher
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Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser
Bridgeport's Habitat for Humanity Whisks Guests To Havana For Fundraiser BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --The annual benefit for Bridgeport-based Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County will whisk people to Cuba for a "Havana Nights" party on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event, which is the largest part of the year, includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction and the Pasofino Social Club playing live Latin music. It will be held at the Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford, St., in Fairfield, and runs from 6:30-11 p.m. Habitat CFC is offering online and mobile bidding for its silent auction. People can place bids online with a smartphone or mob…

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by Tom Renner
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Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC
Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield artists Bruce and Joanne Hunter feel very strongly about equal rights, and to demonstrate this they organized a mural for the public to help create. Participants will be able to work on the mural, called “Eyes of the World,” in Manhattan on Saturday. The event is in the same location as the Women's March on New York City. The mural will be made of broken ceramic tile pieces, adhered to a board. Participants will put corresponding color tile pieces onto the board, where that same color will be painted.  "The mural is a tangible and permanent piece of art…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox