Newly decorated Signal boxes

Mexican Serapi: Painted by Francine Funke 7/2007 @ Atlantic Street near the Post Office

Indian Batik: Painted by Francine Funke 7/2007 @ Greyrock and East Main Street

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THE NEW CARS AT ALIVE@5 Thursday, July 26, 2007

ALIVE @ FIVE CONTINUES THIS THURSDAY, July 26 w/ The New Cars!!

Columbus Park, Stamford Downtown

STARRING: The New Cars sponsored by The Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

In early 2006, The New Cars re-created the ground breaking music of The Cars, one of the most influental bands of the "new wave" era. Todd Rundgren will be taking over on vocals as the bands rocks through hits "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl." - www.thenewcars.com/


Featuring Roger Len Smith - http://www.rogerlensmith.com/
and The SideNotes

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Pops in the Park Rain Venue

This was such a great event! I was kinda bummed that it was held indoors at first, but much to my surprise, the Palace was enchanting. Enjoying the music, and air conditioning, was refreshing. Preu was engaging and quite funny; not at all what you think of when you think "symphony." The familiar tunes took me back to my childhood, and all my fond memories. I am so looking forward to next week when the symphony plays out Broadway tunes. Let's hope it doesn't rain.

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Pops In The Park Tonight Rain Venue

Pops In The Park
Palace Theatre, Stamford
Wednesday, July 18th @6:30
The Wizard and Sousa and Strauss, Oh My!

Preu leads you Over the Rainbow withshow tunes, marches, and waltzes.

Pops in the Park on the Heineken Stage presented Seaboard Properties, HSBC, Turner Construction Company & Hines, featuring the Stamford Symphony Pops Orchestra conducted by Eckart Preu, will appear three Wednesday nights this summer.

Rain Venue - Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford

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TONIGHT! COLIN HAY OF MEN AT WORK PERFORMS

ALIVE @ FIVE
CONTINUES THIS THURSDAY, July 12!!
Columbus Park, Stamford Downtown

STARRING:
Colin Hay of Men at Work
Sponsored by The New York Times

As the man in front of the Australian band Men at Work, Colin Hay scored five top 100 hits including, “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under.” He has continued to enjoy commercial success as a solo artist and as an actor. Hay will delight audiences with both memorable hits and new material from his solo album.
http://www.colinhay.com/

Featuring:
Lazlo Bane sponsored by Rolling Cones
Lazlo Bane is widely known for the song “Superman” in the opening credits of the hit TV-comedy “Scrubs.” Originally from the East Coast, Lazlo Bane now resides in Santa Monica, CA where the band will be releasing a double album of 70’s covers in early July. www.lazlobane.com
AND
Jules and the Family
The Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow, and Janis Joplin influenced Julie Corbalis to write songs about life fashioned to the sound of rock and roll. The New York based band, Jules and the Family, visit Stamford in the middle of its Northeast tour.
www.juliecorbalis.com

COOLERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CONCERT AREA. PLEASE LEAVE THEM HOME.

Alive @ Five is presented by RBS Greenwich Capital on the Heineken Stage in Partnership with Cacace, Tusch & Santagata, Stamford Town Center, BevMax, Garden Catering and The Advocate. The event is produced by the Stamford Downtown Special Services District and the City of Stamford. Additional sponsors include Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Frank Mercede & Sons, Rolling Cones, Hampton Inn & Suites and RuLu’s River Café, State Farm Insurance, Woodloch Resort, 95.9 The Fox, The Coast 96.7, Star 99.9, WSTC/WNLK, Simply Signs, Wahstudio Photography, Event Management Inc.,The Fairfield County Weekly, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Keep Stamford Beautiful and the Mill River Collaborative.

Alive @ Five is sponsored by the Columbus Park Merchants including Black Bear Saloon, Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Café, Columbus Park Trattoria, Hula Hanks Island Grill & Bar, Kujaku Japanese Restaurant, The Palms, Park Place Diner Café, The Thirsty Turtle Stamford and Tiernan’s Bar & Restaurant.

Alive @ 5 is a seven week series. For more information on each concert evening please visit http://www.stamford-downtown.com/ or call Annette Einhorn at 203-348-5285 or email annette@stamford-downtown.com.

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Enjoying the heat?

Yes, I am. I took a short stroll from the office at lunch time, with two co-workers, to a bustling little place called "Remo's Brick Oven Pizza Company" (35 Bedford). Nicely air-conditioned, we hurried inside. We were able to get one of the last two tables left. This place was flippin' pizzas! (although pastas, sandwiches, and salads adorned the menu as well) I chose the grilled chicken Caesar salad; yum-oh. Grilled perfectly. One friend had a tri-veggie pizza; artichokes, zucchini and peppers. Quite colorful. My other friend had a "make your own salad", which was filled with super fresh veggies. For dessert, we all shared a cannoli. Really creamy and delicious. A nice treat. Lunch at Remo's with my co-worker friends, good conversation and some excellent food is getting my week off to a good start...

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Alive @ Five Thursday, July 12
Columbus Park - Rain or Shine
Starring Colin Hay of Men At Work
featuring Lazlo Bane and Jules and the Family

As the man in front of the Australian band Men at Work, Colin Hay scored five top 100 hits including, "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under." He has continued to enjoy commercial success as a solo artist and actor. Hay will delight the Stamford audience with both memorble hits and new material from his solo career.
www.colinhay.com
www.lazlobane.com
www.julescorbalis.com

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Just a Friday night in the downtown.....

My husband and I thought we'd try Asian this past Friday night. Galangal was our choice. ( Located at 35 Atlantic Street) Along busy Atlantic street, we sat at a sidewalk table watching the passersby. I ordered an amazing seafood hot pot, not spicy, but hot, Thai-style soup. I would say that the food was pretty good. It was a quiet spot, but a good choice nonetheless.
It being a nice evening, my husband I decided to take short stroll to see what else was happening. We walked through Kwainis Park, and up lower Summer Street until we ran into the hustle bustle of Ferrante. As the owner, Lenny, stood outside greeting his patrons, we couldn't help but be drawn in by its charm. Although we had already eaten dinner, we decided that Ferrante would be a great place to enjoy a nice glass of Merlot. This place was full of energy. At the bar, we sat under a huge bouquet of fresh flowers, and enjoyed its aroma as well as an excellent glass of wine.
Afterwards, we headed over to the Pantry and Wine Shop at Napa (Broad Street) where Laura, the knowledgeable wine salesperson, recommended just the right bottle of wine to take home to top off our evening.
What a nice pleasant evening in Stamford Downtown to start off the summer......

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