Cookies, Kids and Cures

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My parents are up this week and gave us the best gift of all - a night out for us new parents! It was great getting reacquainted with the world. We spent it revisiting one of our favorite restaurants in the area: Morello Italian Bistro (253 Greenwich Ave in Greenwich). I wrote about it here.

Once again, it was a lovely evening. Among other things, we enjoyed a crazy strong kiwi Cachaça cocktail, a béchamel and boar lasagna and the most romantic setting around. I'm pleased to echo all the warm and fuzzy things I said before. It's 4000% worth a visit.

While there, I learned about a blog-worthy event sponsored by the restaurant. On Saturday, February 25th at 6pm at the Bruce Museum (1 Museum Drive in Greenwich). Morello will take part in A Cocktail for Music. The event is a benefit wine tasting to benefit Cookies for Kids' Cancer. The charity is designed to fund cancer treatments for young people and was founded by parents of a 2 1/2 year old child named Liam who fought his own cancer battle. The evening will spotlight Horseneck Wine. There will be a raffle as well as performances by violinist, David Gale, and pianist, Riko Higuma. Tickets are a little pricey - at $45 - but it's hard to think of a more worthwhile cause.

To purchase tickets, email acocktailformusic@gmail.com or call 917-771-9556.

Happy GroundBlogs Day!

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I stuck my head out my window today and saw my shadow - which means it's time to get back to blogging! Thanks for your patience while I learn how to keep an extra person alive. Ridiculously glad for the nice weather (except for global warming and such) because I'm running out of ways to avoid cabin fever and looking forward to all the cool things going on in ye olde Stamford since I've been cooped up. For example:

- There's a new restaurant where Court Square used to be called Kosh (108 Prospect Street). They have a nifty Facebook page and website where you can learn more. My neighbors went and tell me the deli offerings are top notch. The restaurant is Kosher, as the name might suggest, and it features a modern outdoor dining area with a fireplace and Montreal-style smoked meats (if you don't know what that means - trust me - yum!). They're having a Super Bowl Sunday Wing Challenge with a chance to win a $100 gift card. Not bad! I, for one, am excited to see that space put to good use. It's a cool spot, and I hope Kosh is a big success.

- There's a new exhibit starting this Friday at the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery (96 Bedford Street). It's called To Italy, featuring an artist named Rex Prescott Walden. There will be an opening event on Friday Feb 3rd from 6-9pm. Click here to see some examples of his work.

- The Avon has Oscar fever - which they regularly contract - and is offering a number of events as part of its Red Carpet Festival. This Saturday there's a Gala event from 6:30 to 11:30pm. There's a film festival running throughout the month. There's also a Live Oscar Night event on the big day (Feb 26th at 7pm). For more information, see the Avon website.

Thank again for your patience - nice to be back!

Baby Time

Hi there - quick heads up that we are first time new parents!! So I'm on blogging maternity leave for the time being. We're not getting any sleep as it is, so sumpin's gotta give! I'll blog it up just as soon as I can. Thanks for your understanding!

We Need to Talk About Stamford

The movie, We Need to Talk About Kevin, starring Tilda Swinton and and John C. Reilly, is out. Why should you care? Because it was filmed in your backyard! I haven't seen it yet - and the subject matter is heavy - but it's supposed to be very good. If you go, see if you can identify any bits of our town on the big screen.

Guess Who Else is Coming to Town? Bill Clinton!

Tomorrow, Friday, December 9th from 12-2pm, none other than Bill Clinton will be coming to Barrett Bookstore in Darien to sign copies of his new book called "Back to Work."  For more information, contact Rosanna Nissen or Libby Stowell at 203-655-2712. Come meet the former Commander in Chief and support a great local resource:  Barrett Bookstore is located at 314 Heights Road in Darien.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Don't forget to head down to the Landmark building to see Santa and his buddies rappel down the side of the building TOMORROW at 5pm. It's our annual Christmas extravaganza called Heights and Lights. The event moves to Latham Park where you'll enjoy the tree lighting and children's activities.

Books and Snacks and General Preschool Goodness

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The Palace Theatre will be hosting a performance of "Good Night Moon" by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia for 1,000 preschoolers. The event is designed to help bring theater to underprivileged children and is offered in conjunction with the Stamford School Readiness Foundation. The event takes place on Thursday, December 8^th at 10am. 


Tickets cost $10, and you can get them at the Stamford Center for the Arts website or by calling Carol Bryan at 203-517-3431 for more information. Fairway Market will be providing fresh apples to the children in attendance so they'll leave with bellies full of fruit and brains full of culture.

Who Needs Black Friday When You Have Small Biz Saturday

Support Stamford's local best by participating in Small Business Saturday. It's a concerted effort to make a space for small businesses to thrive, and Stamford could certainly use a bit of that.  Learn more at the event's Facebook page.

The page is pretty cool - it allows you to enter your zip and see examples of local businesses you might think of for tomorrow's event. A gift or a gift certificates at any of the following - examples from the FB page - would make a great holiday giftie:

- Avon Theatre
- Stamford Center for the Arts
- Downtown Golf
- Time Zone
- Star Wine and Spirits

So get out there and spend your holiday dollar at home!