<p class="ql-align-justify">Mark your calendar for the annual&nbsp;<strong><em>Spring for Abilis</em>&nbsp;Gala on Saturday, May 17, 2025.&nbsp;</strong>Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, will transform Greenwich Country Club into a spectacular spring party for an unforgettable evening of joy, connection and community. Spring for Abilis will feature celebrity emcee&nbsp;<strong>Billy Blanks Jr.,&nbsp;</strong>and music by&nbsp;<strong>ETA Music.</strong>&nbsp;The evening offers dinner, dancing and charitable giving through exciting silent and live auctions, the Abilis Giving Garden and Abilis Art Gallery. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2Y2vugzJdlZOBzDM3fh6DfibPMwMyA3IetjDUnJaNP29moWIhlgE-OvAphspFSoqBv_JF03HnuEDtaFBWgrZuobeoDq5y6HoMq_5kRFxuUqnUBBfF0goF23-p9byoypNTyVz2FCKKviRrB0X5Pc_k5xUP10HQWctTMVB7QY18hnBAjj9lPP03hA6qDshVxEep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://2025abilisgala.givesmart.com</a>.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“We are thrilled to hold this year’s&nbsp;<em>Spring for Abilis</em>&nbsp;Gala at Greenwich Country Club, one of our competitive employment partners, and to have our wonderful event co-chairs,&nbsp;<strong>Afton Fraser, Gena Mann</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Hillary Sollinger</strong>&nbsp;back to host one of our favorite evenings of the year,” noted&nbsp;<strong>Amy Montimurro</strong>, CEO and president of Abilis. “<em>Spring for Abilis&nbsp;</em>is one of our major fundraisers and helps raise crucial funds that support our programs, activities, and services. Last year’s event broke records for our highest grossing Gala ever, raising more than $680,000 in support of our programs and services. We hope to exceed that amount this year, as funds from the 2025 Spring for Abilis Gala will be restricted to new initiatives at Abilis, ensuring that we can continue our mission to the more than 800 individuals and families we support annually.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><em>Spring for Abilis</em>&nbsp;Gala co-chairs&nbsp;<strong>Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Gena Mann of Weston, and Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Connecticut,</strong>&nbsp;are parents of young adults with disabilities who live together in an Abilis residence and participate in Abilis’ day support programs. This is the second year Fraser, Mann and Sollinger have chaired the&nbsp;<em>Spring for Abilis Gala.</em>&nbsp;Their dedication and support exemplifies the impact that they have made to Abilis—and that Abilis has made to their own families.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: rgb(254, 255, 255);">A special part of the evening is the Abilis Giving Garden, where supporters can purchase much-needed every day items for Abilis’ programs, like diapers, books, and educational games for Abilis’ Birth to Three program, and other needed items for Abilis’ lifespan programs. The Abilis Giving Garden will be live on the&nbsp;</span><em style="background-color: rgb(254, 255, 255);">Spring for Abilis</em><span style="background-color: rgb(254, 255, 255);">&nbsp;website prior to the Gala and the community is invited to participate in supporting these crucial needs for the organization. The Abilis Art Gallery will also be available online for anyone to bid on wonderful, one-of-a-kind artwork created by Abilis community members. There will also be a fabulous silent and live auction as part of this special evening. For the most up to date information on Spring for Abilis, please visit:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2SpqosuZAmBiwEAaSbG0Y7Dmu80s0odbaYg9jeHlUboFooWIhlgGRO5DHPTk44K-7503z0MTAue8I69FlR6DcEZPlbO2WLgnvjpM3FPavIbRnflnfiHI_evlAvVp37GiHHxz2Byxv4Ni6n27Hj9rGwCmLEKXx9k8XZQa36JkXDFhyZEj_gbUrEcJH8_pNug2y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://2025abilisgala.givesmart.com</a>.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo shows Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(254, 255, 255);">,&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connecticut,&nbsp;Gena Mann of Weston, Connecticut, and&nbsp;</span>Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Connecticut, are co-chairs of this year's Spring for Abilis Gala on May 17. The event raises crucial funds for Abilis and the more than 800 individuals with disabilities it serves in Fairfield County. Photo credit: ChiChi&nbsp;Ubiña.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/oliver-nurseries-plein-air-speaker-series-9d503" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Plein Air Speaker Series</strong></a></p><p><strong>Oliver Nurseries and Design Associates, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 12, 10:00 am - 10:45 am</p><p>Make a morning of it by grabbing coffee at our coffee bar, strolling our park-like grounds, checking out our curated selection of vendors and connecting with our gardening community!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/plant-swap-6edc3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Plant Swap</strong></a></p><p><strong>Rainy Day Paperback, Bethel</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take home and you can bring plants without taking.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/family-day-luck-of-the-irish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Family Day: Luck of the Irish!</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 12, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>During this Family Day event, kids ages 4-10 will get to create St. Brigid's crosses - an Irish tradition of a woven cross that is hung over a doorway to evoke St. Brigid's blessings and mark the beginning of Spring!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/an-easter-on-mulberry-street---play-reading" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"An Easter on Mulberry Street" - Play Reading</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History &amp; Culture Center, Weston</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 12, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</p><p>An Italian-American family prepares for Easter on the home front during WWII in this bittersweet comedy written and directed by Frank S. Petrilli.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-rock-and-roll-playhouse-music-of-taylor-swift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Rock And Roll Playhouse: Music of Taylor Swift</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 13, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children aged ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/tulip-bulb-opening-reception-at-grace-salmon-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Tulip Bulb: Opening Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Grace K Salmon Park, Westport</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 13, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Emily Teall's interactive steel sculpture, Tulip Bulb, has been planted at its new home in Westport, CT! Tulip Bulb is now at Grace K. Salmon Park at Imperial Landing, where it will remain for the next 5 years. This event will also feature poetry by Donna Disch and local musicians. Please come by to celebrate!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ancient-aliens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ancient Aliens</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 13, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Ancient Aliens LIVE is an experiential extension of Ancient Aliens that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. The ninety-minute live experience celebrates the long-running program Ancient Aliens on The HISTORY Channel and features leading Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, UFO investigator Nick Pope, and ancient civilizations expert, Jason Martell, as they discuss thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories on fan-favorite topics from Ancient Egypt to the moon, paving the long road to Disclosure.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the&nbsp;<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a>&nbsp;page at&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a>&nbsp;to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">​The Greenwich Town Party (GTP) is set to return on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut. This annual event brings the community for a day filled with iconic music, food, and family-friendly activities.​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 2025 Main Stage lineup features seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette, known for her 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill." Joining her is eight-time Grammy Award winner Ziggy Marley, renowned for his unique blend of reggae, funk, rock, and blues. Additionally, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will bring the vibrant sounds of New Orleans to the stage. For younger attendees, "Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour" will offer an engaging performance tailored for children. ​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tickets for the GTP are exclusively available to Greenwich residents and employees. The ticket lottery was open from March 4 through March 24, 2025. Community tickets are priced at $85 each, while Senior tickets are available for $25, plus processing fees. Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. ​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The GTP is organized by Greenwich Town Party, Inc., a nonprofit organization.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information and updates, visit the official Greenwich Town Party website at</span><a href="https://www.greenwichtownparty.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.greenwichtownparty.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.greenwichtownparty.org/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;Greenwich Public Schools have announced that the&nbsp;</span><strong style="background-color: transparent;">2025 Community Service Awards</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:00 PM at Greenwich High School’s Performing Arts Center to recognize student participation in service activities that help to improve both their school and the community. The entire community is invited to attend. In addition, GHS senior&nbsp;</span><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Sameera Madan</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">, has been named the winner of the prestigious Fleishman Service Award.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Since 1986, students are annually selected from each elementary school to accept the award on behalf of the entire school for service activities and projects that they have participated in throughout the year. Community Service Awards are presented to middle school students, representing each of GPS’ three middle schools and five high school students, representing each GHS house. An additional high school student is also selected to receive the Fleishman Service Award. Dr. Ernest Fleishman, a former Greenwich Superintendent of Schools and the Community Service Awards founder, presents this award to a GHS student who has made significant contributions to their school and community.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">The student award recipients and program participants are:</span></p><p><strong>Elementary School Awards</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong><u>School: Representatives (Principal)</u></strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Cos Cob School: Arabella McKersie (Kerry Gavin)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Glenville School: Alida Elliott-Bocassi (Klara Monaco)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Hamilton Avenue School: Harley Diaz (Diane Fox)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">International School at Dundee: Gioia Judge (Dana Firmender)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Julian Curtiss School: Bella Dreves (Eduardo Calderón)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">New Lebanon School: Gabriel Puchi (Dr. Daniel Russo)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">North Mianus School: Reese Altomaro (Kathleen Ramirez)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">North Mianus School: Adrian Dedvukaj (Kathleen Ramirez)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">North Street School: Elena Gega (Jill Flood)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Old Greenwich School: Kate Levine (Dr. Jennifer Bencivengo)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Parkway School: Joey Guiffra (Mary Grandville)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Riverside School: Avery Walker (Jason Martín)</p><p><strong>Middle School Awards</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong><u>School: Recipients (Principal)</u></strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Central MS: Amanda Guliner (Thomas Healy)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Eastern MS: Avianna Rickert (Marc Guarino)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Western MS; Danna Dias (Suzanne Coyne)</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>High School Awards</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong><u>House: Recipients (Administrator)</u></strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Bella House: Anna Stempien (Lucy Arecco)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Cantor House: Thomas McKinney (Christina Shaw)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Clark House: Mica Farstrup (David Walko)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Folsom House: Ava Jackson (Andrew Byrne)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Sheldon House: Nicholas Wells (Brigid Barry)</p><p><strong>The Fleishman Service Award:&nbsp;</strong>Sameera Madan</p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend April 4-6 </strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/verso-university-presents-a-guided-art-tour-of-fairfield-university-art-museum-s-dawn-dusk-exhibit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>A Guided Art Tour of Fairfield University Art Museum’s 'Dawn &amp; Dusk' Exhibit</strong></a></p><p><strong>Verso University, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 4, 10:30 am - 11:30 am</p><p>Take a break from the everyday and immerse yourself in the art of the late 19th and early 20th century Tonalist movement. Fairfield University Adjunct Professor of Art History Ive Covaci will lead an exploration of the paintings in this exciting and evocative show.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/healthy-eating-on-a-budget-the-price-is-right-for-your-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Healthy Eating on a Budget: The Price is Right for Your Health</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bethel Public Library, Bethel</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank! Join us for an engaging presentation on how to eat that is both good for your health and for your wallet. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/decades---wilton-library-s-spring-gala-fundraiser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>“Decades” Spring Gala Fundraiser</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library, Wilton</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 4, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>The evening will honor the past decades, bring us together for a festive party, and raise funds to help ensure a strong future. T</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/la-cage-aux-folles-be789" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>La Cage Aux Folles</strong></a></p><p><strong>Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 4, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Fairfield County’s award-winning professional theatre company, concludes its 38th season with the Tony Award winning musical, La Cage Aux Folles. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bruce-birthday-bash" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bruce Birthday Bash</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate with them, as they mark two years of art, science, and discovery in their new building!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/re-framing-95-interactive-art-installation-and-walking-tours" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Re-Framing 95: Interactive Art Installation and Walking Tours</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Enjoy a unique, interactive art installation and guided walking tours around the Greenwich Historical Society campus and the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/rediscover-greenwich-historic-tours-and-art-installations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Rediscover Greenwich: Historic Tours and Art Installations</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York present Rediscover Greenwich: A series of on- and off-site interactive tours, art installations and exhibitions. Launching on April 5th and on view through June 30th.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ct-innovation-and-industry-sikorsky-aircraft-with-art-gottlieb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>CT Innovation and Industry: Sikorsky Aircraft with Art Gottlieb</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>Local historian Art Gottlieb will give a special presentation on the history of Sikorsky Aircraft, the well known aviation company that was primarily located in Stratford, CT and a leading innovator and supplier of helicopters.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/opening-reception-for-ellen-gordon-s-a-creative-journey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Opening Reception for Ellen Gordon's "A Creative Journey"</strong></a></p><p><strong>GR Art Gallery, Stamford</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>This exhibition is a retrospective of paintings and drawings by the artist created since 2009. In 2009 Ms. Gordon had her first solo exhibition entitled “A Creative Journey” at the Stamford Mayor’s Gallery. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/master-organist---james-o-donnell-organist-emeritus-of-westminster-abbey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Master Organist - James O’Donnell-Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey</strong></a></p><p><strong>Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Internationally recognized as a conductor, organist and teacher, James O’Donnell has performed all over the world. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan Library, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Connecticut Stage Company is once again bringing Broadway stars back to New Canaan for their second show this season with the hilarious musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-andes-music-of-the-mountains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Andes: Music of the Mountains</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>Join INTEMPO for their annual Cultural Crossover Concert, celebrating The Andes: Music of the Mountains, in partnership with the Norwalk Youth Symphony. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/voices-cafe-presents-lucy-kaplansky-with-dustin-lowman-opening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Lucy Kaplansky with Dustin Lowman Opening</strong></a></p><p><strong>Voices Cafe, Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>This concert promises two of the best singer/songwriters you will ever get to see, and we are thrilled to have them with us for just this one Spring evening. Scott Simon shares, "utterly beautiful and affecting, Lucy sings songs from her life that have resonance in ours.” The New Yorker shares “Lucy is a truly gifted performer, with a bag full of enchanting songs.”</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/absolute-queen-with-special-guest-absolute-def-leppard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Absolute Queen with Special Guest Absolute Def Leppard</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>ABSOLUTE QUEEN has spent hundreds of hours in the studio studying Queen’s many layered harmony vocals and instrumentation to bring you the most authentic sounding Queen Live experience. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/returning-a-solo-exhibition-featuring-bri-custer-20171" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Returning: A Solo Exhibition featuring Bri Custer</strong></a></p><p><strong>Sorelle Gallery, Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 5, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm</p><p>Bri Custer is a plein air painter investigating perception, memory, and color through the New England Landscape. She is currently a full-time artist based in Concord, New Hampshire with her husband Bryan, daughter Helen, and their hound-lab mix, Vinny.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/farm-forest-all-terrain-5k-run" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Farm &amp; Forest All-Terrain 5K Run</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum &amp; Nature Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 6, 8:00 am - 10:30 am</p><p>The Run Route will include paved paths throughout Heckscher Farm, scenic nature trails, wooden boardwalks and more. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fred-elser-first-sunday-science-introduction-to-shellfishing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fred Elser First Sunday Science: Introduction to Shellfishing</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 6, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>This event coincides with low tide so come prepared to spend some time in the mud. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bruce-experiences-tanka-poetry-reading-and-translation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bruce Experiences: Tanka Poetry Reading and Translation</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 6, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Join them for a special afternoon of Japanese tanka poetry reading in translation with author and editor Nancy Matsumoto! The reading and discussion will take place in the gallery with the Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror exhibition, on view April 5–November 16, 2025.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/project-music-king-school-present-the-10th-annual-el-sistema-residency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>PROJECT MUSIC &amp; King School present the 10th Annual El Sistema Residency</strong></a></p><p><strong>King School Performing Arts Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 6, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Each year, El Sistema Residency brings together young musicians from across the East Coast for a powerful weekend of artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and collective music-making.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/michael-feinstein---because-of-you-a-tribute-to-tony-bennett-featuring-the-carnegie-hall-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Michael Feinstein - Because of You: A Tribute to Tony Bennett Featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble</strong></a></p><p><strong>Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Michael Feinstein’s close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their camaraderie brings authenticity and depth to each note performed. </p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> </p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Green &amp; Tonic, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the health-focused cafe that makes clean eating simple and delicious, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">is expanding with a new location in Greenwich. Located in the Glenville Shopping Center, the store will open Monday, April 7. In celebration, Green &amp; Tonic Glenville will offer $1 iced and hot drinks all day on opening day.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">In addition</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, Green &amp; Tonic is partnering with Abilis - the Glenville-based nonprofit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth through their lives in lower Fairfield County. Green &amp; Tonic will offer complimentary flower bouquets from Abilis Gardens &amp; Gifts and a complimentary Green &amp; Tonic tote bag to the first 50 guests beginning at 10am.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Green &amp; Tonic was established in 2012 in Darien, CT and has grown across Fairfield &amp; Westchester counties, with the Glenville opening marking its 8th location. The brand recently opened a location in Stamford, and will open a location in Old Greenwich this spring as well.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Green &amp; Tonic offers a thoughtfully curated menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, from smoothies and salads to grab-and-go meals and nutrient-rich snacks. Signature offerings include Supr Brew Coffee, a single-origin coffee organically grown and harvested in Colombia, and SWIRL, dairy-free soft serve ice cream. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Greenwich location will feature a Salad Station, where guests can customize a salad in a convenient on-the-go shaker or bowl. Also available at Green &amp; Tonic Glenville are Meal Boxes, a customizable way to create 2-5 days worth of meals and snacks, easily packaged and ready to pick up. Green &amp; Tonic continues to prioritize ingredients derived from plants, and has recently expanded its offerings to include organic chicken and pasture-raised eggs to meet growing consumer demand. The menu is 100% gluten-free.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Glenville location will also feature the viral Anna Kaiser Blue Moves Smoothie, a collaboration with fitness icon and celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser. Packed with nutrient-dense superfoods, the smoothie features coconut milk, cashew butter, banana, pineapple, plant-based vanilla protein powder, and blue spirulina and is topped off with a drizzle of coconut cream.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">There are also a variety of offerings popular with younger guests. Kid favorites include the AB&amp;J smoothie, the roasted banana bread and the sourdough grilled cheese.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Green &amp; Tonic CEO Fausto Mieres said, “We’re thrilled to open our eighth Green &amp; Tonic location and expand our mission of providing the community with clean, nourishing food that supports a healthier lifestyle. Greenwich has been an incredible home for us and we’re excited to keep growing our footprint in town and across Fairfield County.”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Green &amp; Tonic Glenville is located at 21 Glen Ridge Rd in the Glenville Shopping Center, and will be open daily as follows:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday – Friday:&nbsp;8:00 am – 6:00 pm&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00pm&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Green &amp; Tonic on Instagram for updates and more at </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenandtonic/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">@greenandtonic</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. </span></p>