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Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest' Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest'
Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest' STAMFORD, Conn. -- It's "CanTober." Half Full Brewery's "CanToberfest" is an Oktoberfest-style event featuring a garden-themed pop-up beer garden, lawn games, a can stein hoist competition and some of the best food trucks in the county. It takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 in Stamford's Mill River Park. The festival is held in support of the Mill River Park Collaborative and is held on the North Lawn and Grand Steps. Tickets are $15 and include 1 free beer ticket and admittance into the park. Night of tickets are $20 and cash only. The event goes from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family
Radio City Rockettes Kick Up Their Heels To Honor Sandy Hook Family NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Talk about a real "kick." The Rockettes will be visiting Newtown on Friday, Sept. 22 in celebration of the Marquez-Greene family. The family lost their daughter Ana Grace at Sandy Hook in 2012 and have a foundation in her name. Each year as the Christmas Spectacular gears up -- the famous Rockettes holiday show, the dancers' “Gift of Joy” program honors fans and families throughout the tri-state area.  The family was selected because of their devotion to others in the community. The Ana Grace Project is dedicated to promoting love, community, and connection for …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser
Support Fairfield County's Undies Project At Annual Fundraiser RIVERSIDE, Conn. -- It's not too early to book your ticket for the "Cocktails & Comedy" fundraiser. The event, which benefits The Undies Project Inc., will be held  Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 p.m. to 10:15 p.m at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside and features Robin Fox, a comédienne who currently appears on Nickelodeon’s “NickMom Night Out”. The Undies Project is a ground breaking non-profit, set up in 2015 by Greenwich residents Laura Delaflor and Lucy Langley to help distribute the basic necessity of underwear to those living at, or below, the poverty line. Underwear is the…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield
Find Out What Happened, And Get Clinton To Sign Your Book In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Looking to get a signed copy of Hillary Clinton's new book on the 2016 presidential election, "What Happened"? Better get in line.  The new political memoir went on sale Tuesday, and it's already the top-selling book at Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. The line went around the block at Clinton's first book-signing Tuesday at Barnes & Noble in Union Square in Manhattan.   And she is scheduled next to appear at Costco on Federal Road in Brookfield. Her book signing is set for noon on Saturday, Sept. 16. You must be a member of Costco to attend the event.  …

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by Karen Tensa
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Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention
Danbury's HorrorFest Brings The Chills At Fright Convention DANBURY, Conn. -- Who says you have to wait till October to enjoy a good scare? The annual 2017 Connecticut HorrorFest will be held this weekend at the Danbury Ice Arena, bringing together horror fans, celebrities and vendors from across the country.  Genre enthusiasts will have the chance to meet celebrity horror actors, hear from paranormal investigators and enjoy screenings of several cult fright films, courtesy of the show's sponsor, Connecticut-based Horror News Network.  “CT HorrorFest was really born out of a love of horror and wanting to have a homegrown, Connecticut horror convent…

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by John Haffey
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Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour
Travel Back In Time To Norwalk's Past With New World War I Tour NORWALK, Conn. -- History buffs, take note  -- and then buy your tickets. “Over Here: Norwalk in WW I,” a new tour by the Norwalk Preservation Trust, will explore the social, artistic and architectural heritage from that tumultuous time. The tour on Sunday, Sept. 17, will visit the homes, monuments and memorials that tell the story of Norwalk during the Great War and its participation in the expansive industrialization that fueled America’s growth as a world power. Participants will visit homes of that era and take a trip back in time at the recently restored Wall Street Theater (opened 1…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival
Stamford Brews Up Fun At First Annual Brew & Whiskey Festival STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford continues its foodie reign with the first annual Stamford Brew & Whiskey Festival (SBWF). The event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14  at Harbor Point, will feature live music, boardwalk games, food, and plenty of whiskey and craft beer tasting from over 30 vendors. Special guests like FOX radio’s street team, as well Stamford’s mayor, David Martin will be in attendance. SBWF proceeds will benefit New Neighborhoods Inc, a nonprofit developer and manager of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing in Fairfield County. The event is sponsored by F…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown
Connecticut's Biggest Labor Day Parade Steps Off In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — The state's largest Labor Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday in Newtown, winding from the flagpole to Hawley School. The theme of the 56th annual edition of the parade is the "Labor of Love." The Honorary Grand Marshal is Lee Paulsen, who has run the Faith Food Pantry for over 33 years.  The parade includes marching bands, floats, candy for kids and politicians, including First Selectman Pat Llodra, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Etsy. The parade starts on Main Street near Edmond Town Hall. It will take a left on Glover A…

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Crush Some Grapes, Then Join The Shelter Rock Winery Party In Danbury Crush Some Grapes, Then Join The Shelter Rock Winery Party In Danbury
Crush Some Grapes, Then Join The Shelter Rock Winery Party In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Ready to stomp some grapes a la "I Love Lucy?" To celebrate five years of successful wine making, Shelter Rock Winery and Wine Making Club will host a gala Harvest Celebration on Sept. 16 complete with a crushing of the grapes.  The stomping of the grapes goes from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m, with the party set to go until 11 p.m. Since its founding, the winery has increased production from 12 to over 50 barrels a year, as well as added 150 members. It has also become a unique part of the community as well as a vibrant city attraction.  The process is overseen by Winery F…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Hillary Clinton Making A Stop At Costco In Brookfield For Book-Signing Hillary Clinton Making A Stop At Costco In Brookfield For Book-Signing
Hillary Clinton Making A Stop At Costco In Brookfield For Book-Signing BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Want to find out "What Happened" first-hand from 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton? You can be among the first to get a signed copy of her upcoming memoir next month at Costco in Brookfield. Clinton, a resident of Chappaqua, N.Y., will head north as part of her book tour to sign copies at Costco at 200 Federal Road, Brookfield, at noon on Saturday, Sept. 16.  The appearance is listed on her book's official website, although it does not appear on the list of events on the Costco website. The book will be published on Sept. 12 by Simon &…

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by Karen Tensa
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Attention Foodies: Hey Stamford Dishes Up Its First Food Festival Saturday Attention Foodies: Hey Stamford Dishes Up Its First Food Festival Saturday
Attention Foodies: Hey Stamford Dishes Up Its First Food Festival Saturday STAMFORD, Conn. -- The city that eats together will be treated to the bounty of area food trucks and local restaurants' with the first @HeyStamford Food Festival.The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mill River Park in Stamford.  In addition to local emerging chefs, innovative area-based food trucks, and craft beer, there will also be live music -- think Jessie's Girl and The Fresh Kids of Bel Air.  It will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. at Mill River Park in Stamford. General admission is $10. Go HERE for more information. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Craving A Taco? Head To First-Ever Connecticut Taco Festival In Danbury Craving A Taco? Head To First-Ever Connecticut Taco Festival In Danbury
Craving A Taco? Head To First-Ever Connecticut Taco Festival In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Are you taco ready, Fairfield County?  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 (Brookfiel…

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by Jeanne Muchnick