Recent Posts Tagged With 'cool events'

• Pez Convention in Stamford... by Guest Blogger Justin!

  Posted on Sunday April 5th, 2009 at 16:03 in cool events

  A huge thank you to my buddy Justin for composing this wonderful post on a local event I hadn't heard about!The 11th annual Pez Convention, held yesterday at the Stamford Hilton, probably featured more candy than any place west of Willy Wonka’s fac...

• Avon's Oscar Films, My Stroller Obsession

  Posted on Sunday February 8th, 2009 at 06:03 in all about me, cool events

  I kicked off the Oscar season yesterday by seeing Happy-Go-Lucky at the Avon. As part of the lead up to their Oscar gala, the Avon shows many of the more obscure Oscar-nominated films. That's how I got to see the captivating, Sean Penn-directed, In...

• Female Comedians Tonight in Stamford!

  Posted on Friday October 10th, 2008 at 06:22 in cool events

  I haven't yet been the the new Treehouse Comedy Club in Stamford, but an event tonight- "Ladies of Laughter" sounds fun. Three female comedians will perform. One, Tina Giorgi, has performed on Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central, and the other two hav...

• Local Dude's Movie Premiere! Thursday.

  Posted on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at 18:58 in cool events

  Stamford resident Paul Anthony is premiering his short film "Friendship" (25 min) at the New Caanan Library this Thursday at 7pm. A lot of the scenes were filmed in Stamford. There's an excellent article about Paul and his film in the Stamford Time...

• Documentaries at the Avon Tuesday

  Posted on Saturday September 20th, 2008 at 16:36 in cool events

  DOCUMENTARY NIGHT: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - 7:30 PMFeaturing an evening of Short Subject films from Vassar Film StudentsI am very excited about this. I love documentaries. I love learning stuff.There are 3 shortish films. One about civil war reenac...

• Weekend: Arts, Music, Comedy- Ukraine Fest?

  Posted on Thursday September 11th, 2008 at 20:36 in cool events

  This weekend is Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford. I hear, from a super on-trend friend, that Levon Helm (of the Levon Helm Band) is good stuff. The free concert is Saturday at 6:30, and craft booths are open Sat 12-9 and Sun 12-6. Bedford St. w...

• Cricket Report: St. John's vs. Bridgeport

  Posted on Sunday August 24th, 2008 at 20:38 in breaking a sweat, cool events

  I had fun at the cricket match. Just like last time, a nice cricket player came over to ask if I knew the game, then patiently explained the happenings on the field and answered all of my dumb questions, both cricket and non-cricket related.I got lo...

• Cricket, Anyone?

  Posted on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 at 07:00 in breaking a sweat, cool events

  Note: match is Sunday, tomorrow! I just looked at the Brigeport Cricket Club's website, and their game against St. John's of Stamford is at 12:30 at Lione Park on Stillwater. Wear sunscreen and bring a chair. This is going to be serious cricket wi...

• Aug19-24 Music, Art, and Food

  Posted on Tuesday August 19th, 2008 at 11:24 in cool events

  All week and next week:Stamford Downtown Summer Restaurant Weeks. The special prix-fixe menus are a great chance to try restos at reasonable prices. Some places have better deals than others. I really liked Duo last time. Check out participating...

• Any Questions About Cricket in Stamford?

  Posted on Sunday August 17th, 2008 at 11:30 in breaking a sweat, cool events

  Because I totally got the scoop. As of yesterday, I know how the game is scored, and I know how to find info on matches in Fairfield County. I have achieved my dream of getting into the Stamford cricket scene. Next Sunday, Aug 24, there’s going to...