On this day in 1895, Parisians were introduced to the first commercial movie screening of a film by brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière. The early days of filmmaking were highly competitive, but the work of
On this day in 1831 Hugo’s novel “Notre Dame de Paris” was published.
Anchoring the roof and a commanding view of the Norwalk Harbor is Pin Stripes. The entertainment-focused eatery offers bowling and bocci as well as a vibrant outdoor patio. They serve a fine-dining menu which makes
Nestled in the heart of the Silvermine neighborhood, Gray Barns has reinvented itself as a modern Inn for the 21st century traveller. This area was once an artists colony, attracting sculptures, writers, and painters to
Hankering for traditional french bread, croissants, and deserts can be met by a quick trip across the Atlantic and a petit visit to the heartbeat for la joie de vivre Française, the patisserie. A closer
When we first visited East Coast Kombucha Company it was September of 2019, and they had just opened their new location in South Norwalk. The building they were in was a relic of Norwalk’s manufacturing
No, we are not affiliated. Westport natives, Tory and Roscoe Brown, launched their CT proud line of merch about eight years ago (2014) and took the county by storm. Up until this energetic duo worked
Connecticut has historical ties to some of the most iconic brands in candy confectionaries. Think PEZ and you would be on the right track. But this valentine’s day, support your local chocolate maker with a
This holiday is native to North America, where maple syrup is one of the nation’s most popular foods.
It’s just like a friend: it makes us feel really warm, calm, and cozy 🙂 And what is your favorite tea?
On April Fool’s Day in 1949, with unintended irony, the Town of Stamford and the City of Stamford united to form a single government with a new charter. The administrative functions were distributed between an
Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open a new juried exhibition Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages in collaboration with the Stamford Art Association. September 18, 2021 through January 2,
Where you can grab a scoop this summer
updated January 24, 2022 Our guide to where to go when you want to hit the trail. Featuring: New Canaan, Shelton, Wilton, Norwalk, Bethel, Ridgefield, and Redding. Shelton leads the list because the people who
The SoNo Collection opened in October of 2019, and like most of the retail businesses, struggled to find its path forward through the COVID pandemic. These days though, many of the stores have mastered the
Oak Hills is a municipal golf course that offers tennis courts as well as nature trails for residents to enjoy. The 18-hole golf course opened in 1969 and currently has a rating of 70.3 and
Across from historic SoNo, in what is technically “East” Norwalk but is practically a part of the SoNo scene, is Veteran’s or Vet’s Park. This wide flat landscape was once, as many parks in America,
Just north of I-95 and on the northern boundary of South Norwalk lies the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, one of Norwalk’s iconic attractions. Built in 1868, during a period known as the Gilded Age, the 62 room mansion once graced
At the end of Mott Street you’ll find Union Park, another First Taxing District park that sits idle most days. The park is also the head, or end, or the Norwalk’s section of the Norwalk
The first burial of colonial settlers was in 1655 making this cemetery the oldest in Norwalk. The triangle shape echos that of the Norwalk green at the top of East Ave., and like the green,
Share what you love about Norwalk! Norwalk 2.0 brings back Iconic Norwalk as part of a multi-year story about what makes Norwalk stand out from the rest of Fairfield County. Be a part of the
Rowayton Arts Center’s “Spring Juried Show” 2021 Honors Local Artists A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Spring Juried Show,” is on view until April 10, 2021. This annual open theme, all media exhibition features
Volunteers are needed on April 10th for the Norwalk River Cleanup. Meet at Norwalk River Rowing, 1 Moody’s Lane.
