Monday, May 30, 2011
Jazz up July (formerly Pops in the Park) Schedule 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Stamford's Memorial Day Parade - May 29, 2011
Stamford's Memorial Day parade kicks off at noon on North Street and continues to Veteran's Park on Sunday, May 29, 2010 . The parade includes the 11th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Co. A Civil War re-enactors along with many school bands, and the fire department and their bands.
A service will be performed at Veteran's Park at the conclusion of the parade and will feature the Marine Corps Band from Paris Island South Carolina, which also performs the previous evening at the high school.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Downtowners event-- Due to the bad weather--POSTPONED to June 1
Monday, May 23, 2011
Announcing Winners of May 20 Bandapalooza Battle of Bands
Look who will be Performing at Bandapalooza on Bedford Street
Three of these bands will go on to open at Alive@Five this summer:
Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show
The Stamford Art Association's 12th Annual Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show at the Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery,
39 Franklin Street will run from May 6 until June 10.
Hours are Thursday/Friday 11-3, Saturday/Sunday 12-3. www.stamfordartassociation.org 203-325-1139.
The juror was Tom Brenner of Silvermine and the exhibit showcases 40 artists interpretation of the sea. 7 cash prizes were awarded. First place winner was Chris Morris of Wappingers Falls, NY, second was N. Robert Cestone of Rowayton, and third was William Grant of Greenwich and Honorable Mention to Thomas Graves of Stamford, Tina Rohrer of Pound Ridge, NY, Carol Lyons of Stamford, Carol Dixon of Greenwich
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Bandapalooza – Bands Set for Leg One of Competition- Friday, May 20, 2011
Stamford Downtown's Bandapalooza
Bands Set for Leg One of Competition
Friday, May 20, 2011
-- Come see some of your favorite local and regional bands as they compete
in Stamford Downtown's Bandapalooza!
Stamford Downtown presents
Bandapalooza
FRIDAY, May 20, 2011
12 local & regional bands will play at venues
throughout Stamford Downtown.
Come support the bands as we decide which 6 get to play at Bandapalooza
on Bedford Street on June 2, 9 & 16! The 3 finalists will play at Alive @ Five!
These are the bands and locations:
Venue | Band |
Black Bear Saloon | Stalking Sally |
Bobby Valentine's Sports Gallery Café | Sea Rhapsody |
Bradford's Grille & Tavern | The Bonesmen |
Brickhouse Bar & Grill | The Mike Cusato Band |
BUtterfield 8 Restaurant & Lounge | The Woulda Coulda Shouldas |
The Fez | Made Again |
Hula Hanks Island Bar & Grill | The Adam Currie Band |
The Palms | Freddy & The Yetis |
Rack 'N' Roll Café | Bend or Break AND Black Taxi |
SBC Restaurant & Brewery | Kristin Errett |
Tigín Irish Pub | Coax Rhino |
Stamford Downtown's Bandapalooza is presented by Stamford Downtown Special Services District, 95.9 The Fox, Dos Equis, Newcastle Brown Ale, James Daniel Audio Visual, Stamford Downtown's participating bars and restaurants and of course the Bands! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Bar Rosso Sneak peak...
Bar Rosso Phone: 388-8640 24 Spring Street | From the creators of napa & co, Bar Rosso features a wood burning pizza oven set behind a 50 ft. bar serving an Italian tapas style menu with small plates, housemade pasta, housemade mozzarella and an impressive selection of prime meats complemented by Italian influenced side dishes and sauces. The impressive 250-label wine list focuses on the wines of Italy with a small homage to the California classics. Think homemade limonecella, sweet vermouth, grappa and a selection of unique bitters. Enjoy our quaint Spring Street outdoor patio or private dining facilities. |
How lucky am I? Well, very. I was at a special dinner this past Friday night at Bar Rosso.
If you had ever been in that space before, where the old Bennett's Steakhouse was, you wouldn't recognize your stance. A visual for you...high ceiling in the middle open space, layered stone walls at the bar, and major glass bubbled light fixtures that hang from above--but what I loved was the "fireplace-like" view from the brick oven stove in the back........There is a large bar area, which makes it a great afterwork go-to. (Part of the name, no? Keep that in mind.)
Wanna know about the food? Sure. Bar Rosso, with it's contemporary Italian menu, is a welcoming addition to Spring Street. On the menu, many choices of pizza, small plates selections, and homemade pastas. Just to mention a few items to drool over. I had an app of meatballs and gravy and it won me over. Dinner for me was an order of slow cooked pork with lentils that melted in my mouth with a cinnamon gelato that was the perfect ending. Great service too.
I can promise you one thing, when the weather warms, the indoor seating won't be the only hot ticket--the front outdoor seating is going to be hard to come by. Don't miss out. Want my advice......Come early. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Downtowners event-- POSTPONED to May 24
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
“FIVE FOR FIGHTING” Alive@5 Concert ON JULY 28
STAMFORD DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES ITS OPENING BANDS AT
ALIVE AT FIVE SUMMER CONCERT LINE-UP AND
"FIVE FOR FIGHTING" ON JULY 28
Announcing Alive @ Five Concerts Thursdays
starting June 23 through August 4, 2011
The region's hottest concert series, Alive @ Five on the Heineken Stage in partnership with Stamford Town Center, Reckson and BevMax kicks off Thursday, June 23rd in Columbus Park in Stamford Downtown. We are now happy to announce our opening bands and the addition of Five for Fighting on July 28. This year's star-studded series opens with Third Eye Blind and closes with The B52s and includes Lee DeWyze, MC Hammer, Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx, Five for Fighting and Vertical Horizon. The concerts begin at 5pm and run seven Thursdays, June 23 – August 4, 2011.
The amazing line-up is shown below.
June 23 | Third Eye Blind Sponsored by Reckson Reverse Order Bandapalooza on Bedford Street Winner | thirdeyeblind.com myspace.com/reverseorderband/music |
June 30 | Lee DeWyze Sponsored by Frank Mercede & Sons Corey Crowder Bandapalooza on Bedford Street Winner | leedewyzeofficial.com coreycrowder.net |
July 7 | MC Hammer Stereo Crowd Bandapalooza on Bedford Street Winner | universalattractions.com/artists/ rnbhiphop/mc-hammer stereocrowd.com |
July 14 | Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx Jerry Pia & SlikStuf Fighting the Influence | dennisdeyoung.com jerrypia.com fightingtheinfluence.com |
July 21 | Vertical Horizon Mission Hill Seth Adam | verticalhorizon.com missionhillband.com sethadam.com |
July 28 | Five for Fighting To be announced Blip Blip Bleep | fiveforfighting.com blipblipbleep.com |
August 4 | The B-52s Sponsored by NBCUniversal & Woodloch Pines MiniBoone The Mungers | theb52s.com miniboone.com reverbnation.com/mungers |
Alive @ Five on the Heineken Stage in partnership with Stamford Town Center,
Reckson and BevMax is produced by the Stamford Downtown Special Services District and the City
of Stamford. Additional sponsors include The Advocate, Agora Spa, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Crystal
Rock, Event Management, Inc., Fairfield County Weekly, Frank Mercede & Sons, Happyhaha Photography, Hilton Stamford Hotel, Hotel Zero Degrees, NBCUniversal Television Distribution, Simply Signs, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Woodloch Pines and 95.9 The Fox, Star 99.9, WSTC/WNLK radio stations and Columbus Park Merchants including: 84 Park, Black Bear Saloon, Bobby Valentine's Sports GalleryCafé, Columbus Park Trattoria, Curley's Diner, Fin II, Hula Hanks Island Grille & Bar, Kujaku Japanese Restaurant, Layla's Falafel, Market Restaurant, Pappas Pizza, The Palms, Riviera Maya Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Tiernan's Bar & Restaurant.
Things you should know before you go!
You must be 21 and older to get into the concert area after 7:00pm. Photo I.D. is required.
If you are under 21 and arrive before 7:00pm, you are welcome to stay for the entire concert.
$10.00 fee to attend the Alive @ Five Festival. Children aged 12 and under are free, but must
enter before 7:00pm.
Single main entrance located on Main Street just East of Clarke and Lower Summer Streets
with multiple entry portals.
Restricted Items: Attendees cannot enter with coolers, glass containers, alcohol, dogs, pets,
video cameras or tape recorders. Backpacks and large bags are subject to police search. Please
leave them at home.
Alive @ Five is a seven week series CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Alive @ 5 Concert Schedule 2011 !!!
Alive @ Five 2011
on the Heineken Stage in partnership with Stamford Town Center, Reckson and BevMax
Been puzzled? Here's a clue: Performers that are famous for the following hits...
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sprouting Spaces- Artist Lecture Series by Robert Wilson
A little bit of Bar Rosso…Opening May 12
Bar Rosso Phone: 388-8640 24 Spring Street | From the creators of napa & co, Bar Rosso features a wood burning pizza oven set behind a 50 ft. bar serving an Italian tapas style menu with small plates, housemade pasta, housemade mozzarella and an impressive selection of prime meats complemented by Italian influenced side dishes and sauces. The impressive 250-label wine list focuses on the wines of Italy with a small homage to the California classics. Think homemade limonecella, sweet vermouth, grappa and a selection of unique bitters. Enjoy our quaint Spring Street outdoor patio or private dining facilities. |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Treehouse Comedy Club at Butterfield8 – May Talent Schedule
Treehouse Comedy Productions Presents
mailto:TreehouseComedy@charter.net
For the Treehouse Comedy Club at Butterfield8
Saturday, May 7th
Headliner: Richie Byrnewarm-up comic for "Dr. Oz" as seen on "The Sopranos", "Sex in the City", "Law & Order", VH1 & Comedy Central
Featured Act: Preston Simpson as seen on "The Late Show" with David Letterman and TV's "Blue Bloods"
Opening Act: Steve Arenholz
Featured in "The Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest 2"
9:00 Show $17.50 Tickets - $22 Any Appetizer & Any Entree
Saturday, May 14th
Headliner: Peter D Michael 3 Time Emmy Award WinnerFeatured Act: J-L Cauvin
featured on "The Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson and NESN's "Comedy All Stars"
Opening Act: Mike Jacobs
Featured in "The Funniest Comic in New England Contest"
9:00 Show $17.50 Tickets - $22 Any Appetizer & Any Entree
Saturday May 21st
Headliner: Tina Giorgias seen on
"The Late Late Show", WOR's "Spotlight Café", NBC's "Night Shift" and Comedy Central
Featured Act: John Iavarone
Treehouse original as seen on ABC and first place in MTV's "Sketch Comedy"
Opening Act: Jordon Ferber
as seen on
"Last Comic Standing" and Friar's Club member
9:00 Show $17.50 Tickets - $22 Any Appetizer & Any Entree
Friday, May 6, 2011
Annual Spring Fair and Garden Sale- St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Get some fresh air and fresh food ...
Outdoor dining is open! Enjoy your lunch plans outdoors.
Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar
Phone: 203-348-4800
$$$
222 Summer Street
Offering Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine and catering for private parties.