Monday, February 29, 2016

The Long Ridge School 3rd Annual Diversity Forum | Stamford Downtown - This is the place!

The Long Ridge School 3rd Annual Diversity Forum | Stamford Downtown - This is the place!

  The Long Ridge School is hosting the 3rd Annual Diversity Forum tomorrow night - Tuesday, March 1st at 7 pm.
"Continuing the Conversation: Developing Cultural Competence in Ourselves and Our Children."
Tiffany Taylor Smith, M.S. Ed., founder of Culture Learning Partners, cultural competency educator and consultant, will share her insights on how we can develop cultural competence.  To attend this FREE event open to the public, please RSVP using the following link:  http://www.longridgeschool.org/diversity
 .Location:
Michael G. Harris Arts & Athletics Center
478 Erskine Road, Stamford, CT 
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Tigin Irish Pub Stamford - St Patricks Day Stamford 2016 - beginning March 5

Tigin Irish Pub Stamford - St Patricks Day Stamford 2016


Tigín Irish Pub in Stamford Celebrates St Patrick’s Day with a Huge Kick-Off Party on
Parade Day
Tickets on Sale Now for Parade Day and St Patrick’s Day Festivities

Tigín Irish Pub will once again offer the biggest and best outdoor party in Stamford with a kick-off party on Saturday, March 5. Doors open early for English Premier League Soccer, 6 Nations Rugby and brunch. Live music and entertainment begins under the heated tent at 12:00 p.m. with The Irish Band from 2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. and The Last Hoorah from 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. Tickets on sale now to the St. Patrick’s Day and Parade Day festivities at Tigin with multiple options to save.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Stamford Beach Sticker sale!

It's not beach weather yet but lets get ready for summer....Beach Stickers on Sale now! Pay on line.
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The City of Stamford announced that Stamford residents with vehicles registered in Stamford can now purchase $25 beach stickers online at http://www.stamfordct.gov/cashiering-permitting/pages/beach-sticker. This season will run from May 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016.

“I want to make access to beach stickers as easy as possible. The majority of Stamford residents can now purchase them online,” said Mayor David Martin. “This is still in pilot phase, but we are hoping to save many people a trip to the Government Center if all they need to do is purchase a regular beach sticker.”

 For those who wish to purchase discounted beach stickers or have a car that is not registered in Stamford, beach stickers must still be purchased in person at Cashiering and Permitting Department, Lobby, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT or via mail. To purchase a beach sticker through the mail, send a copy of your motor vehicle registration, a stamped, self-addressed envelope and payment by check to the Cashiering and Permitting Department.

Stamford residents over the age of 62 with vehicles registered in Stamford are eligible for a discounted $7 beach sticker. Present your motor vehicle license as proof of age.

Stamford residents with cars not registered in Stamford must pay $110 for a beach sticker


Non-residents can purchase a beach sticker for $250 for weekdays only.
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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Stamford Downtown 2016 Winter restaurant weeks 2/22-3/6 !!!

 Here's a  happy diner showing us her support at ZAZA! 
Send us your photo and you may see yourself highlighted on our blog!


Jennifer at ZAZA

Send to: ops2@stamford-downtown.com
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Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday at 5 Commentary by Ops2: My random review of what's happened and what might be happening....

You asked for more and I'm delivering....This blog post is different than my usual post.  I'm starting a series of 4  "conversational" blog posts.  Hope you like...this is more like a simple summary from my head of what has happened around the downtown recently and maybe a bit of what to look forward to,

So not a lot happened in January.  Except, we had our first snow of the year, which threw us for a loop. We were all whining about the warm weather, and lack of winter,  and then we WACKed with snow. We didn't get it as bad as NYC and good thing it quickly warmed up. All the snow melted.

The groundhog indicated to us to expect an early spring.  It began to feel like spring, and then not! Then came ice, then wind, then more snow, then marginal warmth.  Ugh. Gotta love it.

What I think of February so far....Well, I'm looking forward to going out to a new restaurant for Winter Restaurant week.  I think this time I'll try some Mexican/South western cuisine, perhaps Cantina.  The Advocate wrote a piece about the other day.  It's always nice to dine on Bedford Street cause it's so easy to do dinner and then catch a movie at the Avon.  I've been wanting to see Anomalisa, which seems like it would be a cool animated movie.
A few weeks ago I was able to check out all the showings for the nominated shorts and animated shorts (also playing at the Avon Theater.) Emotionally moving: No Disneyland happy ending, which is what you think when you plan to sit for an animated film.   I expect Anomalisa to be the same kind of different.    Check out the whole schedule here.  

That's my short take on Jan & Feb so far...
Got an idea or debate that you'd like me to expand upon, shoot me an email ops2@stamford-downtown.com  #stamforddowntown

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Avon Oscar-Night Party | Stamford Downtown - This is the place!

Avon Oscar-Night Party | Stamford Downtown - This is the place!



  

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Winter restaurant weeks begin Feb 22!

WRW 2016  is here!


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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Blog share: Two New Brunch Options in Stamford Downtown - Hey Stamford!

Two New Brunch Options in Stamford Downtown - Hey Stamford!Brunching on the weekends is something many Stamfordites look forward to all week! Well, lucky you! You’ve just got yourself two more options to choose from! Brother Jimmy’s BBQ and Cantina Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill will start serving bring this Sunday (February 21st). 

Full post here #stamforddowntown

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Comfort food at Acuario....

Acuario Restaurant

LATIN AMERICAN  

78 West Park Place
Peruivan flavors. 

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Friday, February 12, 2016

Valentine's Day 2016 offerings in Stamford Downtown..

Looking for a special place to dine for Valentine's Day,
Check this out...


https://www.pinterest.com/ops2/valentines-day-2016/
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Your Stamford Downtown Florist --Nobu for Valentines Roses....

Check this out for valentines day....



Valentine's Day - by Nobu Florist & Events
For a romantic Valentine’s day, express your love with the best Valentine’s Day flowers from NOBU Florist & Events! From romantic roses to impressive modern bouquets, we can help you select beautiful and affordable flowers for Valentine’s Day and deliver them to Stamford, CT or nationwide. For a day filled with love and romance, look no further than NOBU Florist & Events! 203-324-4370














NOBU Florist

FLORIST

105 Broad Street
203-324-4370
nobuflorist.com  

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Overlooking Clark Street....

View from Bell Street Garage in the snow.  Just lovely.

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Electric charging stations in the downtown....

Need to charge your car?  Here's where you can find them....

The numbers have grown due to a growing popularity of hybrid vehicles since 2012.  

Electric charging stations::
·       Government Center (3) – started with 1in 2012
·       Bell St. Garage (3) – started with 2
·       Summer St. Garage (3) – started with 1
·       Bedford St. Garage (3 inside, 2 outside) started with 2 outside, and none inside

Total of 14 in 2016




Links to related previous local news articles :
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Stamford-gets-charging-stations-in-electric-2225101.php
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Electric-car-charging-stations-on-the-rise-4295527.php
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Parking-lot-gets-car-charger-solar-array-3801780.php

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Just in time for Valentine's Day-- Romance authors at the Ferg Library....Feb 11


  


Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Bring your friends and join us for an evening of food, conversation and fun when we welcome three of today's hottest romance writers.
Tickets are $15 and include a  
wine and appetizer reception.

Appetizers generously provided by  
Del Frisco's Grille, Hudson Grille, and Pearl East. 

  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the reception. 
Program at 7 p.m.

Book sale and signing to follow.

Proceeds to benefit the Library. 
  
         

The Ferguson Library
One Public Library Plaza
Stamford, Connecticut 06904
www.fergusonlibrary.org
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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Super Bowl plans? Include Garden Catering....

Check out Garden Catering...

Garden Catering

AMERICAN$

235 Main Street
203-487-0333
gardencatering.net
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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut 2016... Vote for downtown businesses!



Vote now for
Russ Hollander Master Goldsmith
and help us win
Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut 2016!






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R. HOLLANDER
    Master Goldsmith
154 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
203.363.2200

Stamford’s Finest Handmade 18K & Platinum Jewelry

Original & Always Handmade®

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Friday, February 5, 2016

THE AGE OF LOVE: Free Movie Screening

Event Title

THE AGE OF LOVE: Free Movie Screening
Event  

02/19/2016

Event Start Time

02:00 pm
Address

Stamford Senior Center
888 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06901
Map It
Event Admission Cost

FREE
Contact

Christina Crain
Phone

(203) 977-5151
Email

Event Flyer

Description

A new documentary following 30 seniors attending Speed Dating for 70- to 90-year-olds. Poignant and funny. Sponsors: SilverSource, Inc. & the Stamford Senior Center. Refreshments served.
Website


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Thursday, February 4, 2016

42nd Street at the Palace this weekend....

Feb 5 & 6

Buy One Ticket Get One Free 
when you use code STREET at purchase! 
*Limited quantity: Applies to $40 and $50 tickets



The Palace Theatre
61 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Alive@Five – Stamford Downtown nominated for the Best of the Gold Coast! Please VOTE!!

Alive@Five – Stamford Downtown nominated for the Best of the Gold Coast! Please VOTE!!!
 Alive@Five – Stamford Downtown for two categories:

Alive@Five – Stamford Downtown
We need votes in TWO categories
“Live Music Spot”
“Performing Arts Venue"



Voting opens today, Deadline for votes is March 14.

VOTE!!!
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