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There are few events more fantastic than the Seussical at Greenwich Academy. Kids & Dr. Seuss, what else could you ask for! I highly recommend that those who are available next Saturday (cancel your plans if you are busy) come.  It starts at 10:30am and includes face painting afterwards, so you’ll be well prepared to take on your afternoon and evening activities in style

The Cowan Center at Greenwich Academy is happy to welcome back TheatreworksUSA to perform the musical “Seussical.” “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. Seussical is TheatreworksUSA’ biggest show ever!

What

“Seussical” performance by TheatreworksUSA followed by a lunch to benefit the Cowan Center

Where

Greenwich Academy’s Massey Theater

200 North Maple Ave

Greenwich, CT 06830

When

Saturday, January 21, 2012

10:30 AM, performance

Lunch, music, face-painting to follow

Cost

Performance, $25 per person

“Friends of the Cowan Center” tickets for $75 each (benefactors at this level will be thanked by name in the program)

Lunch, an additional $10 per person

Purchase Tickets

Living in Greenwich is not only fun, delicious, convenient, but also educational!!!  The Center for Continuing Education has classes for everyone:  mothers, daughters, sons, father, friends, young professionals…and even your pets!

The Center offers classes for personal finance, computer skills, nautical lessons, sports classes, culinary lessons, gardening, college prep, and the visual arts.  You can gain your boating license, learn to cook and get fit all at one place among family and friends.  The Greenwich Adult & Continuing Education, a non-profit organization, provides a program for high school students through adults of all ages, who work or live in the greater Fairfield/Westchester area, offering excellent learning opportunities that effectively meet the diverse interests and needs of the community. Some 3,000 students per year participate in 250 non-credit classes offered in September and again in January through June.

As a resident of the community you will receive an updated mailer with classes offerings, or you may always go to the website:

http://www.greenwichace.org/default.asp

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A few week ago, I mentioned that Pinkberry would soon open on Greenwich Avenue, and now it is just about to debut.  From 5-9 pm on Thursday January 5th, come visit the new location on the avenue and enjoy free frozen yogurt.  Additionally, the first 100 people in the door with receive a free Pinkberry T shirt, so make sure to get in line prior to 5!

Pinkberry is well known for its super fresh toppings for its delicious frozen yogurt. All the fruit toppings are prepare on site and on a daily basis to maintain consistency at every location.  It is tart, sweet and healthy which is a nice alternative to ice cream that happens to be Kosher as well!  Yes, we just support our local ice cream shops, but why not mix it up – or should I write swirl it up at Pinkberry!

Just take a look at these fabulous combos:

YES  -  living in Greenwich, CT is one of the most ideal lifestyles in the world.  From the premium real estate to fine dining and shopping this is the place to be for a wonderful lifestyle.  Recently, Letarte Swimwear opened its doors at 269b Greenwich Avenue, across from well know bistro, Mediterraneo near the bottom of the avenue.  The luxurious swimwear has its home base in Maui, Hawaii and has been a iconic brand since 2000. The company is owned by two sisters, Lisa Letarte Cabrinha and Michele Letarte Ross, who both have an eye for amazing color and prints that they incorporate into their line of bathing suits and cover ups for the beach!

   In addition to bathing suits and cover ups, the two sister in the lovely photo above also carry skin care, and sportswear at their boutiques as well.  There is something for the teen, young lady, mother and mature lady at Letarte, so all the ladies leave happy and in good fashion. A few lovely samples which you can find in the Greenwich store are on view below:

                  Come visit Letarte soon!  View the website:

http://www.letarteswimwear.com

Samuel Owens Gallery located at 378 Greenwich Avenue has quite the presence, with a 5000 square foot studio and strong reputation within the Westchester and Fairfield communities. The gallery was started by Lee and Cindy Milazzo who not only put beautiful work on view, but also have if for sale along with a superior framing business withing this locations as well.

Samuel Owen Gallery offers an array of hand crafted frames imported from around the world. Many of these exquisite frames are hand carved by the same craftsmen who build frames for the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and the Metropolitan Museum in New York.  The boutique framing gallery offers an impressive collection of original frames with hand painted, hand carved, leather and gold leafed mouldings. We are committed to helping each customer tastefully match a custom frame to the work of art it will hold and to the environment where it will hang.

Specifically, the gallery will feature Dale May from December 15th through January 19th.  Dale May is a NY based photographer most known for his digital manipulation as seen through his show Lego Wars.  He is internationally recognized for his commercial photography, usually around specific famous characters such as Legos in his latest show.  A photographic study of popular culture combined with commercial branding and a bit of nostalgia, May revisits the tiny plastic Lego toys of his childhood and photographs them to stand tall and demand attention.

These prints are crafted in archival acrylic to give the work a high-polished glossiness reminiscent of the Lego pieces themselves. The show is extremely chic, just take at look at the images below:

Take advantage of Tuesday evenings in Greenwich at Mediterraneo on the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Grigg Street where all bottles of wine are 50% off if $100 or less, and 25% off if the bottle is greater than $100.  It is a wonderful reason to live in Greenwich and visit a local restaurant that is full of amazing cuisine, atmosphere and interior design.  Just take a look at the interior:

         At Meditterraneo you feel as if you are right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea due to the warmth of the host Lelo, menu of pristine seafood, savory pizza, luscious pastas and eye catching design.  Many residents of Greenwich because friends just because of meeting one another through the welcoming bar and friendly appeal of this neighborhood hot spot.  Friendship begin around good food and continue up the avenue at Terra; another restaurant that is part of the Z hospitality group committed to providing an authentic bistro experience.  Additionally, you may also visit Sole in New Canaan, Acqua in Westport and Aurora in Rye.

         The entire goal of this restaurant is to provide upscale cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, and where else better than in Greenwich, CT.  During the holiday season it is especially nice to visit Mediterraneo because they will feature white truffles – yum!  Whenever a warm day takes over, take a walk up the hill to visit Terra where their outdoor dining is among the best and food just as amazing in its own unique way.

To view the menus and learn more about the Z restaurant group please visit:

http://zhospitalitygroup.com/mediterraneo/

The holiday stroll taking place in Greenwich this weekend, December 3rd and 4th is simply one of the best reason to live in this lovely town.  Come walk the streets of town and enjoy shopping, dining, musical performances and much much more with your local community. As you ponder around the avenue, do NOT forget to go down Arch street and stop at McArdle’s Garden Center for a photo with Santa and REAL reindeer!  Not only is this event fun, but residents are encourage to donate to “Kids in Crisis”, a charity that is located in our state, helping children of Connecticut deal with numerous types of anxiety in their lives. Children experience abuse, hunger, neglect, family conflict and  more, are assisted through this organization so this is Greenwich’s opportunity to provide assistance to local children.

Throughout the weekend, family, singles, couples and friends can enjoy carolers, horse and buggy rides, face painting, holiday beverages, and the viewing of ice sculptures, on top of checking out the best store on the avenue.    Below the schedule of events is provided, so please take advantage and enjoy:

Make sure to visit 51 Greenwich Avenue to experience the holiday addition to The Avenue!

Details:

Details of the pop-up are as follows:

Address: 51 Greenwich Avenue

Dates: November 19nd- December 24th

Hours of Operation: 10-6 Monday-Saturday; 12-5 on Sunday

Contact Information:
Phone. 203.340.2104

 is a modern general store for a well-lived life, combining the charm of a country general store with the sophistication of a modern city lifestyle. The General Store specializes in all things fun and functional. Ann Lopatin Cantrell’s creating has something for everyone! The never-ending unique assortment of gift items for your family and friends are sure to make you holiday joyous and easy!  Additionally, after the pop up shop sadly leaves Greenwich the experience does not end because of the ecommerce site:  http://www.blueribbongeneralstore.net/index.shtml and permanent store based in Brooklyn, NY.

It is special that Annie chose to host a pop up store in Greenwich and illustrates her support of our community.  The holiday season in Greenwich is one of sensational shopping, giving and special events and our proximity to NYC provides us with access to even more shopping and artistic shows in a flash.  However, with Annie’s General store, shoppers are likely to fulfill are their needs in our town and enjoy a lovely lunch along the avenue at one of the cafes.  Anni’e store include gifts for the home, accessories, toys and design items!

Just a few examples of gifts at Annie’s:

These amazing FRASIER FIR candles smell like a Christmas tree – minus the mess of pine needles!  The fragrance emits an aroma of siberian fir needles, cedarwood and sandalwood.  They last for 40 hours of fun filled fun and relaxation!  $26.00

The foodie movement continues to grow in both popularity and scope and learning the patois of the distinguished palate is increasingly important. If you or someone you know likes to eat, it’s likely that concepts such as flavor profiles, foams, and food trucks are perplexing. With the humor and classical education techniques of our Foodie Flashcards, you’ll learn to speak omnivorously in no time! 3.75 x 5 x 1 inches; 50 cards, plus accordion-fold game insert!!  $12.00

This 24 page “book” folds out to be a 4 room dollhouse that your favorite little one can take with you wherever they go! Comes with press out figures of Rose, her mom, dad and brother- and pets to play with, as well as 3-D furniture and 40 stickers to bring the house to life. Total crowd pleaser: this book is a knock out hit with everyone that has bought it or received it as a gift at the store- another outstanding seller we had to add to the website. Book says 5+ on the back, but has been loved and appreciated by 2+ little ones at the store.  $14.95

After Lindsday Cain struck success with Femmes Gemmers, a fabulous jewelry boutique on Greenwich Avenue she noticed that young girls: daughters, nieces, family friends’ children wanted the same fun jewelry designed onsite by the individual themselves.  The numerous visit the Femmes Gemmes demonstrated to Lindsay that young girls, also wanted the ability to pick out beads, chains, charms and gemstones for their own jewelry as well.  The concept of a jewelry making party became popular with ladies in Fairfield County and NYC, and without long the younger girls aspired for similar evens, so Lindsay opened Little Sparklers on Greenwich Avenue to fill the need.

Saturday, November 19th is the perfect opportunity to learn more about http://www.littlesparklers.com/index.html . The store is hosting an open house to explain more about the jewelry parties and serving lemonade, coffee and sweets as well!

         The Greenwich Library is not just a place to borrow books, it is a destination for learning and enjoyment.  In addition to a large array reading, listening and video material the library also hosts its own art gallery and numerous events that make it a center for Greenwich social activity.  On a regular basis the library offers computer classes, Friday evening movies events and free sessions about personal finances and personal health. As a way to give back and support our local establishment the library has created another fun way to be entertained and give simultaneously.

The Greenwich Library and La Piccola Opera  present “Little Red Riding Hood”, on Saturday December 3, 2011 at 2pm.  The event takes place at the Cole auditorium and tickets may be purchased online or at the Greenwich Library Trustees’ office at 101 West Putnam Avenue.  This “opera in miniature” brings the world’s most multi-layered art form into the lives of children and teenagers, in order to ex-pose them to the timeless beauty of opera through a delightful, easy-to-follow, English-narrated and abridged format that gives you the very best of opera in under an hour.

To learn more please visit:  http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/Support%20the%20Library/ChildrensSpecialEvents.aspx