Monday, May 31, 2010

Hope in Motion to benefit Cancer Research, June 6, 2010


Hope in Motion is one of Fairfield County's largest and longest running participatory charitable event. Join over 4500 participants who come together and celebrate life, comfort those living with cancer, honor survivors and remember those who lost their battle with cancer. More info at http://www.hope-in-motion.org/


DSSD's team: Power of the Red


 
Choose to Walk, Run or Ride. - 100% OF THE DONATIONS RAISED SUPPORT THE BENNETT CANCER CENTER

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Friday, May 28, 2010

The eyes have it....

A Sculpture Exhibit in Stamford Downtown



Art in Public Places
IT'S REIGNING CATS & DOGS
A Sculpture Exhibit in Stamford Downtown

Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract local and regional audiences. This year 40 oversized, originally designed and painted fiberglass cats and dogs will be on display on the streets and parks of Stamford Downtown from June through August. All pets will be up for adoption at auction. A portion of proceeds will benefit Friends of Felines, OPIN and Stamford Dog Park.




Click here to see a list of sculptures, artists and our generous sponsors. 
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Thursday, May 27, 2010

B's in Stamford Downtown

Like doing puzzles?  See if you can find all the businesses that begin with the letter B in Stamford Downtown in the  B's in Stamford Downtown Word Search Puzzle.  Have fun!

 Email me at ops2@stamford-downtown if you want the answer to the puzzle. Type "puzzled"  in the subject.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Battle of the Bands in Stamford Downtown - Winners that go on to Battle at The Bedford Street Promenade

 Battle of the Band semi-finalist WINNERS ! 

See each battle here: http://959thefox.com/av/battleofbandsvideo2010.html

The three winning bands will open at Alive @ Five--Bedford Street Promenade match ups will be:

6/12 — Cadillac 9 vs Ten Feet Deep

6/19 — Superband vs PANA

6/26 — Dexter Scott vs The Woulda Coulda Shouldas



 Bedford Street Promenade - Saturday, June 12, 19, 26, 2010, 4pm-11pm

Bedford Street Promenade in partnership

with Dos Equis, Newcastle Brown Ale, [ yellow tail ] Reserve and 95.9 The Fox


New Event on Bedford Street, which will be closed to traffic for the evening.

Enjoy live Music featuring the winners from the Battle of the Bands, competeting for their chance to open at Alive @ Five. Strolling entertainment for the whole family. Dine in our extended sidewalk cafes.

The three winning bands will open at Alive @ Five.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Sandella's Supports Stamford Downtown Art, May 31 - June 6

Sandella's Flatbread Cafe is helping to keep the arts in Stamford Downtown by offering a generous 20% of all revenue during their grand opening week of 5/31-6/6 to help raise funds for the "It's Reigning Cats & Dogs" sculpture exhibit this summer in Stamford Downtown.  When thinking about lunchtime --consider Sandella's!
Thanks Sandella's! 
Sandella's Flatbread Cafe
148 Bedford Street: Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 344-9575. FAX: (203) 344-9577
“What is flatbread?” For those not in the know, the flatbread at Sandella’s is traditional lavash which is of Armenian origin made with flour, water and salt and, unlike tortillas, dries out quickly to develop that brittle and crisp texture that accentuates the flatbread.
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Friday, May 21, 2010

Great American Clean up - May 22 all around Stamford-Reminder

REMINDER!

Join us! Great American Cleanup and annual planting.  Rain or shine.  Saturday, May 22, 2010.  9am-12noon. See Poster for neighborhood meeting areas.  No need to register; just show up!   

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Go Green Summit at Uconn, May 22, 10-3pm

Go Green Summitt
Uconn
10-3pm
May 22
 George Boyce at gboyce36@gmail.com or 203-981-2033.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Battle of the Bands in Stamford Downtown - Friday, May 21, 2010


One night only, May 21,2010--Stroll along the Stamford Downtown bar scene and choose your favorite band.  Winners of the Battle will play at Alive@ 5 this summer.  For a list of "Battles", see below--Don't miss this fun event!

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Chinese Mirch on Atlantic is Red Hot...


Chinese Mirch,   35 Atlantic Street,  969-7000 is originally from New York.  They  successfully marry wok style Chinese cooking with Indian flavors. The interior is an enclave of modern stylish design that melds ancient Chinese and Indian motifs with hip contemporary details of today. The menu includes flavorful but light healthy fare free of artificial additives such as MSG. Cool yourself with our specialty cocktails such as the Pearl of the Orient, Royal Dragon and Mandarin Margarita or our eclectic wine list including a Chenin Blanc from India.

In the works are a dim sum brunch and a late night menu so keep your chopsticks crossed!

One our area  bloggers posts at about the new Chinese Mirch - - see link below:

Blog: Stamford Notes


Post: Merchants of Mirch

Link: http://www.stamfordnotes.com/2010/05/merchants-of-mirch.html



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Saturday, May 8, 2010

A way to celebrate Mother's Day--dine in Stamford Downtown

Looking for something to do for a special Mom this Mother’s Day? Stamford Downtown offers some great choices.  Visit any number of  our restaurants and show some love.  To see a listing click here.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

4 Continents on Beford St @FLA Gallery Opening 5/6, 6-9p

4 Continents on Bedford
Journey of New Works at Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 6th, 6-9 p.m.
On view Thursday May 6th 2010 to Saturday June 12th 2010
 
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery presents, 4 Continents on Bedford, a selection of contemporary works from distinct artists spanning four continents of the globe. Viewers will journey through a collection of the gallery’s new in-house artists. The exhibit is shaped by the culture of each artist while providing a novel view of illusions and experiences unified in one gallery on Bedford Street.

Damla T. Faro is indubitably a skillful artist of abilities and talents learned internationally and easily recognized through a mere glance at her superb work. Ms. Faro has honed her photographic and print talents in areas as unique as Istanbul, Turkey and Chicago, Illinois.

Damla not only instills potent emotions and imaginative thoughts within her work, she literally hands an entirely new world of imagination to all who consider what they have just witnessed.

Whatever you may consider to be photography, Siddhartha Tawadey will alter, if not demolish your pre-conceptions. Mr. Tawadey of India is a gentleman of world-wide travels, experience and scope. It may be stated with confidence that observers of Mr. Tawadey's work would be stricken and stimulated by his certifiably unique approach to depiction of "his world", poetic, experimental, at times gorgeous, his, and fortunately, yours and ours as well!

Adam Grant, a native New Yorker and skilled sculptor and painter forms stone into florid shapes that will accentuate any room. If the connoisseur of sculptures seeks discovery of works of an artist whose future is now-he has been found in Adam Grant. Exemplary of ancient finds, Grant creates passages through carved unprejudiced, still, truths of stories frozen in space.

Fernando Ferreira de Araujo a Brazilian artist whose paintings poetically intertwine beings and
nature, is collected internationally. His loose strokes filled with emotions are brought to live on
each canvas, offering an intimate exchange with its viewer- each stroke whispering “I understand”. An abstract expressionist, his work has been described as “sober and sensuous.”


The selected works of 4 Continents on Bedford have been unified in one space, the Fernando

Luis Alvarez Gallery
96 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(888) 861-6791
info@fernandoluisalvarezgallery.com
http://www.fernandoluisalvarezgallery.com/
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 1:00-8:00 p.m. /Admission Free

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bello in the Air!







Big Apple Circus, featuring Bello. Visit http://www.stamfordcircus.com/ for details.

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“Big-Bigger-Biggest”


The Loft Artists Association presents
"Big-Bigger-Biggest"
May 7 – June 20, 2010
at the Loft Artists Gallery, 845 Canal Street, Stamford, CT
www.loftartists.com
•203-323-4153
Opening Reception: Friday, May 7, 2010 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Loft Artists Gallery presents Big-Bigger-Biggest, an art show featuring
select large paintings from LAA artists. All art on exhibit will be 36" X 48" or larger, offering a rare opportunity for viewers to see how LAA artists are experimenting with size and scale.

"The idea of a show where the only parameter is size is intriguing as is the chance to view a selection of very large paintings in one space," says Mark Macrides.  "It will be much different than what viewers typically see in our gallery as we usually limit the size of work to accommodate more artists."
Big-Bigger-Biggest will run from May 7 to June 20, with an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Loft Artists Gallery is located at 845 Canal Street in Stamford, CT.  Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 12-5 pm.  Admission is free.


The Loft Artists Association, a non-profit organization, is located in Stamford's South End. For over 30 years, the Loft Artists have been dedicated to sharing the power of art with the community in which they work.


Visit www.loftartists.com for more information.

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Monday, May 3, 2010

Big Apple Circus Daredevil Attempts Daring Stunt Perched Atop a 70’ Sway Pole! May 4, Noon Columbus Park



BELLO NOCK
IN
SPECTACULAR SWAY POLE ACT!

Big Apple Circus Daredevil
Attempts Daring Stunt Perched
Atop a 70' Sway Pole!


Tuesday, May 4 at 12 Noon in Columbus Park

WHAT:     Bello Nock, the world's most famous daredevil clown, and star of the Big Apple Circus will attempt a daring and dangerous stunt, atop a slender, 70-foot high sway pole! This fantastic feat, sure to amaze and astonish onlookers, will be performed without a safety wire or any other safety device. Chairman of the Big Apple Circus board Chris Wearing will host the event and speeches will be made by His Honor Mike Pavia, the Mayor of Stamford, as well as other civic and business leaders including Jerry Springer, Sandy Goldstein, President of the Stamford Downtown Special Services District and Arthur Selkowitz, Chairman of the Mill River Collaborative. The perilous pole stunt will kick off ticket sales for the upcoming engagement.

Big Apple Circus' 32nd all–new show, Bello is Back! will make its first ever appearance under the Big Top in Mill River Park from July 9 through July 25.
    
        
WHEN:    Tuesday, May 4, 12 Noon
    
WHERE:    Columbus Park, downtown Stamford, at the intersection of Main Street and
        West Park Place

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

The Big Apple Circus is coming this July 2010!!!

 Big Apple Circus in Stamford Downtown 2010


Grab your floppy shoes, pick out your best pair of polka dot pants and find your nose because the Big Apple Big Top Circus is coming to Stamford Downtown! For three weeks this summer, located in the heart of Mill River Park, the circus will feature clowns, trapeze artists, exceptional equines and clever canines all ready to engage the entire community.
Don’t miss your opportunity to see amazing circus performers in action, starting July 10, 2010. Kicking in the 3 weeks of Big Apple Circus will be a Circus Gala on Friday, July 9 hosted by the DSSD and the Mill River Collaborative. Be a part of the excitement at the Friday evening gala or come to the Patron Brunch (full of treats and treasures) preceding the circus on Saturday morning, July 10th.
More information about the gala (July 9) and Saturday, July 10 performance will be available at http://www.stamford-downtown.com/ in April. For additional circus information go to http://www.bigapplecircus.org./

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