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Nicole Zappone

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Martin Sexton Brings New Tour To Ridgefield Playhouse Martin Sexton Brings New Tour To Ridgefield Playhouse
Martin Sexton Brings New Tour To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Martin Sexton, a musician known for blending many genres of American music, including soul, gospel, country, rock, blue, and R&B, is returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, March 5, at 8 p.m. One of music’s most dynamic performers, Sexton is known for his wide vocal range and ability to improvise. He is also known for beatboxing and scat singing guitar solos. He’s a down-home virtuoso with a voice that can groan like an alt-rocker, slide like a soul man or leap up to a pearly falsetto. His rhythmic, fingerstyle guitar playing can make it seem as if he's b…

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WJL Psychotherapy Specializes In Executives In New Canaan Office WJL Psychotherapy Specializes In Executives In New Canaan Office
WJL Psychotherapy Specializes In Executives In New Canaan Office NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Warren J. Lancaster, a licensed mental health counselor who is a former senior residential counselor at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, has opened his own practice.  WJL Psychotherapy is now operating at 72 Park St. in New Canaan and specializes in treating business executives. Lancaster has an MBA from the University of New South Wales in Sydney as well as a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Fairfield University. He specializes in counseling business executives in recovery or facing other problems. As a former senior executive in the pharm…

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New Canaan Library Teaches New Craft At Bleach Pen Designs Class New Canaan Library Teaches New Craft At Bleach Pen Designs Class
New Canaan Library Teaches New Craft At Bleach Pen Designs Class NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Coming to New Canaan Library is a handmade crafternoon, where you can sit in on a class and learn a new craft. The next class is Bleach Pen Designs on Saturday, March 5.Applying color to make a design is obvious, but what happens when you take it away instead? During this class, you will invert the usual patterns with this project, which uses bleach pens to leach color from dark napkins to create a broad range of designs. This project is inspired by the bleach pen work in "Make Your Mark" by Lark Books. Handmade Crafternoon will be monthly every first Saturda…

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Stamford Rocker Takes Part In Kids' Cancer Benefit Concert In Fairfield Stamford Rocker Takes Part In Kids' Cancer Benefit Concert In Fairfield
Stamford Rocker Takes Part In Kids' Cancer Benefit Concert In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Charlie Scopoletti a singer/songwriter and two-time childhood cancer survivor, will be among those performing at ShredFest 8 in Fairfield on Saturday, March 5. Proceeds from the benefit concert support Shred Kids' Cancer, a non-profit dedicated to offering a solution for kids to help fight kids' cancer. Monies raised will also support Phoebe’s Phriends, an organization started by Westport resident Phoebe Spear, a two-time cancer survivor who is now at junior at Staples High School. The event showcases nine talented bands along with performances by Scopol…

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'Flower Chef' Carly Cylinder Discusses New Book In Stamford 'Flower Chef' Carly Cylinder Discusses New Book In Stamford
'Flower Chef' Carly Cylinder Discusses New Book In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- "Flower Chef," Carly Cylinder will be coming to the Harry Bennett Branch of The Ferguson Library on Wednesday, March 2, to discuss her new book, The Flower Chef: A Modern Guide to Do-It-Yourself Floral Arrangements." Cylinder is an avid entrepreneur, traveler, and writer whose work has been featured on BetterHomesandGardens.com, Apartment Therapy, The Nest, The Huffington Post, and Style Me Pretty.  Her book can relate to all readers, from beginners who never worked with flowers before, to decorators, party planners, and photographers, looking to liven up th…

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Rutherford Civil Rights Commission Organizes 13th Annual Multicultural Fest Rutherford Civil Rights Commission Organizes 13th Annual Multicultural Fest
Rutherford Civil Rights Commission Organizes 13th Annual Multicultural Fest RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Rutherford's Civil Rights Commission will be holding its 13th Annual Rutherford Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 21. The rain date is for the following day.The event will take place at Lincoln Park from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 and will feature food, dancing and music from around the world. In addition there will be a beer garden, crafts, games, and face painting. For more information, updates or would like to assist or be a sponsor, please visit www.rutherfordtogether.com

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Hot Club of Cowtown To Perform At Greenwich Library Hot Club of Cowtown To Perform At Greenwich Library
Hot Club of Cowtown To Perform At Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. – Experience the extraordinary trio of Hot Club of Cowtown live at Greenwich Library on Sunday, March 6 in the Cole Auditorium.The band formed in 1994 when fiddler and vocalist Elana James placed an ad in the music section of the Village Voice looking to join a band, and guitarist Whit Smith answered.  In 2001, the band’s lineup solidified with the arrival of bassist Jake Erwin, who cemented Hot Club’s larger-than-life, earth-shaking rhythmic foundation.  “Our band is fiddle, guitar, and bass, and they can do anything together. We’ve always played a combination of hot jazz …

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Stratford EMS Announces May Open House Stratford EMS Announces May Open House
Stratford EMS Announces May Open House STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford EMS will be opening its doors and inviting the public in for an open house between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 21.The event is part of the May 15-21 National EMS Week. EMS workers will provide tours, information, and demonstrate their equipment and capabilities. The state police also will be on-site with its "S=seat-belt convincer." Applications for new volunteer membership also will be available. For more information, click here or call (203) 385-4060. Stratford EMS is at 2712 Main St.

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Ramsey's Lighten Up Sets Strive For 5 Kickoff Ramsey's Lighten Up Sets Strive For 5 Kickoff
Ramsey's Lighten Up Sets Strive For 5 Kickoff RAMSEY, N.J. -- If you have concern about your growing athlete choosing healthy foods over junk foods, sign up now for the Strive for 5 Challenge. The kickoff is on Sunday, March 6, at Eastwick College at 3 p.m. Go to www.lightenupramsey.com and click on register at the top of the page. The Strive for 5 challenge involves making a real effort to eat two fruits and three vegetables every day of the week for four weeks straight. At the end of each week, participants enter the number of days they or their family (collectively) met the goal on the Lighten Up Ramsey website (honor system). W…

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Northvale's High Exposure Offers Free Trial Early Childhood Music And More Northvale's High Exposure Offers Free Trial Early Childhood Music And More
Northvale's High Exposure Offers Free Trial Early Childhood Music And More NORTHVALE, N.J. -- At Northvale's High Exposure, there will be classes offered for infants and pre-schoolers younger than 5 by Music Speaks. Wendy Bain, the director, blends traditional and contemporary songs with movement for an enriching 45-minute, interactive class. Sign up for a free trial class Friday. Call 201-390-1991 for more information. To visit the website, click here. Go to these sites for a calendar or pricing. High Exposure is at 266 Union St., Northvale.

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