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Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest
Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest DANBURY, Conn. -- The date is getting closer. The Connecticut Taco Festival, sponsored by Bacardi, will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena and will feature a variety of taco selections from restaurants and food trucks, alcoholic beverages, Lucha Libre Wrestling featuring Rey Mysterio and Jerry Lawler, taco-eating contests, live music and performances, kid’s activities and vendors.  Participating restaurants and food trucks include Agave Mexican Restaurant (Danbury), El Coyote (Monroe, Brookfield and New Milford), Hacienda don Manuel (Brookfield), Puerto…

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Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival
Artisans, Puppet Parade Will Fill The Streets For New SoNo Arts Festival NORWALK Conn. – The streets of historic South Norwalk will be filled with the sound of music, culinary delights as well as artwork by more than 125 artisans this weekend for the SoNo Arts Festival. “The SoNo Arts Festival, returning with a fresh style and renewed energy, will offer something for everyone – from children to seniors," said Arts Festival organizer Sue Brown Gordon. "We anticipate a record turnout as people ... interact directly with and purchase items from the highly skilled artists and craftspeople from all over the country.”  The event will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ra…

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Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up
Hello Foodies: Greenwich Wine + Food Fest Announces All-Star Chef Line-Up GREENWICH, Conn. – Famed Chef Mario Batali, a partner in Tarry Lodge in Westport and Port Chester, N.Y., is just one of a host of esteemed cooks who will be at the 2017 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival. The event, presented by Serendipity magazine, will be held Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 with tickets on sale now. Batali will be appearing during Saturday's festivities at Sherman Baldwin Park conducting a cooking demo, a book signing, and meeting attendees. He will also be at a VIP event on Friday. Also showcasing Saturday: The platinum-selling rock band Train (“Play That Song,” “…

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Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford
Creative Casting Puts New Spin On 'Pippin' At Kweskin Theatre In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — "Pippin" has been thrilling audiences since 1972, when it won five Tony Award, with its unforgettable score by Connecticut resident Stephen Schwartz. And now the classic musical will return to Connecticut, with performances at The Kweskin Theatre in Stamford from Aug. 2 through Aug. 12.  "Pippin" tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.  In the Stamford production, a troupe of dancers tells the story in this stylized musical of Pippin’s quest for true happiness. "Pippin" explores the glori…

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How Do You Spell F-U-N? How About B-I-N-G-O At Cask Republic In Norwalk How Do You Spell F-U-N? How About B-I-N-G-O At Cask Republic In Norwalk
How Do You Spell F-u-n? How About B-i-n-g-o At Cask Republic In Norwalk SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. -- This isn't your grandmother's Bingo. Beginning on Wednesday, July 19,  Cask Republic in South Norwalk will host "Cask Bingo Night," a weekly charity event held on the patio, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. With the Fairfield Comedy Club as an event partner, each event will be hosted by local stand-up comedians ready to provide some laughter and shenanigans.  Guests are asked to make a $5 donation to play bingo with the proceeds benefitting a local charity. The designated charity for July is Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Norwalk.  For more chances to win, ad…

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — It's the last evening to enjoy Independence Day fireworks this year. Want to celebrate with a bang — and don't want to travel too far?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) Ridgefield: Ridgefield High School, gates open at 6 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)   Wilton: Wilton High School at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date is July 5) To see a list of more fireworks shows in the rest of Connecticut, click here. 

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Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County
Celebrate The Fourth With A Bang: Find The Fireworks In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang?  Here is a schedule of fireworks shows on Monday and Tuesday in Fairfield County:  Monday, July 3rd Bridgeport: Bridgeport Bluefish game at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, after the game. (No rain date)  Norwalk: Calf Pasture Beach at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Shelton: At the Riverwalk, with a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Westport: Compo Beach at 9 p.m. (Rain Date is July 5) Tuesday, July 4th New Canaan: Waveny Park at dusk. (Rain Date is July 5) Norwalk: Bayley Beach at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 5)…

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Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast
Where To Find Fireworks In Fairfield County — But Check The Forecast Update: Darien will postpone its fireworks show until Sunday evening due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — The weather may not cooperate — there are storms in the forecast for Saturday — but fireworks shows are on the calendar for spots throughout Fairfield County.   Want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang? Here is a schedule of shows this weekend and through July 4th — but be sure to check the weather forecast before you go out:  Saturday, July 1st THE DARIEN FIREWORKS ARE POSTPONED TO THE RAIN DATE: Darien: Darien High School, gates open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date is …

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Where To Watch: Fireworks Displays Will Sizzle In Bridgeport Where To Watch: Fireworks Displays Will Sizzle In Bridgeport
Where To Watch: Fireworks Displays Will Sizzle In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — Nothing says Independence Day like fireworks. And displays are planned in many Fairfield County from Friday through July 4th.  Here is a schedule — be sure to mark the date:  Friday, June 30th Danbury: Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave., dusk (Rain date is July 3.) Ridgefield: The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department's display at sundown at East Ridge Middle School. Stamford: Cummings Park at 9 p.m. (Rain date is July 1.) Stratford: Short Beach Park at 9 p.m. (Rain date is July 5.) Saturday, July 1st Darien: Darien High School, gates open at 6:30 p.m. (Rain da…

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Holy Guacamole: Danbury Hosts Connecticut's First Ever Taco Festival Holy Guacamole: Danbury Hosts Connecticut's First Ever Taco Festival
Holy Guacamole: Danbury Hosts Connecticut's First Ever Taco Festival DANBURY, Conn. -- For the first time ever, Danbury will host what's being billed as "The 1st Annual Connecticut Taco Festival." And if you book before July 4, you can get a 20 percent ticket discount. The event, set for Saturday, August 26 at the Danbury Ice Arena, will feature a variety of taco selections from restaurants and food trucks around Connecticut, frozen margaritas, tequila and Mexican beer, Lucha Libre Wrestling featuring Rey Mysterio and Jerry Lawler, taco-eating contests, live music, performances, kid’s activities, vendors and more. Restaurants involved so far includ…

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Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Bridgeport Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Bridgeport
Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — It's not yet July, but crowds can already begin to enjoy Independence Day fireworks.  The summer's fireworks begin Saturday, with many shows scheduled across Fairfield County through the Fourth of July.    Here is the schedule — be sure to mark the date:  Saturday, June 24th Bridgeport: Barnum Festival at the Seaside Park at 9 p.m. (No rain date) Danbury: Candlewood Lake at the Town Park at Dusk. (Rain date is June 25.) Easton: Aspetuck Country Club at 9:30 p.m.  Friday, June 30th Danbury: Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave., dusk (Rain date is July 3.) Ridgef…

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Put Westport's Pop-Up Arts Fair On Your Radar This Weekend Put Westport's Pop-Up Arts Fair On Your Radar This Weekend
Put Westport's Pop-Up Arts Fair On Your Radar This Weekend WESTPORT, Conn. -- Like supporting local art and looking for something to do this weekend?  Check out the "pop-up" Contemporary Arts Fair at Bedford Square in downtown Westport where you'll find a host of artwork from seven area art galleries as well as Fairfield County artists. The event, sponsored by The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) in collaboration with the Silvermine Arts Center,  runs through Sunday. 

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