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Liberators Of Nazi Death Camps Speak In Westchester Liberators Of Nazi Death Camps Speak In Westchester
Liberators Of Nazi Death Camps Speak In Westchester MAMARONECK, N.Y. --Alan Moskin and Bernhard Storch, who helped liberate Nazi death camps during World War II, will speak about their experiences at the Village of Mamaroneck Court House on Oct. 7. Moskin served in the 66th Infantry of Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army when his unit liberated the survivors of the Mauthausen camp in May 1945.  Before serving in the Polish Army, Storch escaped German occupation and survived a Siberian labor camp. Storch liberated four concentration camps in 1945. "Meet the Liberators" takes place at the Court House on Mount Pleasant Avenue at 7 p.m…
Larchmont Day Festivities Celebrate Village's 125th Anniversary Larchmont Day Festivities Celebrate Village's 125th Anniversary
Larchmont Day Festivities Celebrate Village's 125th Anniversary LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The Village of Larchmont will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sept. 26 with a day of activities and events.  “The kick-off of the 125th anniversary is here,” Peter “Bubba” Fanelli, Village of Larchmont Trustee and Larchmont 125 board member said. “The first Larchmont Day celebration will be filled with fun and exciting activities for the whole family. Do not miss this party.” Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with an interfaith service at St. Augustine's Church, with a "coffee house" to follow in the church cafeteria.  Larchmont native Kevin O'Keefe will perfo…
Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast For Production Of 'Play On' Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast For Production Of 'Play On'
Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast For Production Of 'Play On' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Spotlight Arts has cast its fall production of Rick Abbott's "Play On!" “There isn’t a second when nobody is laughing," said cast member Andrew DiFabbio. Abbott's play gives a comedic look at both the on and offstage antics of a community theater group and the trails and challenges they endure. Cast members include Sarah Borsari, Taylor Byrne, Megan Campbell, Jacqueline Carey, Maudie Carey, Jennifer DeSantis, Carly Guida, Cecilia Guida, Ryan Hecht, Grace Lara, Joe Likens, Max Likens, Macie Marinich, Martina Rossi, Alanna Walsh of Brewster; Sarah Daleo, Andr…
Festival In Yorktown Celebrates Native American Culture Festival In Yorktown Celebrates Native American Culture
Festival In Yorktown Celebrates Native American Culture YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park will host the FDR Pow Wow NYC Native American Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19 and 20.  The festival will feature more than 500 Native American artists, dancers, singers, educators and performing groups and vendor booths selling crafts, food, jewelry and more. Authentic cuisine such as buffalo burgers, corn soup and venison stew will be available.  Performances include Grand Entry of Dancers, Men's Fancy War, Woman's Fancy Shawl, Men's Northern Traditional, Women's Jingle Dress, Hoop Dance, Iroquois Smoke Dance and more. The event w…
Westport Actors Bring Talents To 'They're Playing Our Song' Production Westport Actors Bring Talents To 'They're Playing Our Song' Production
Westport Actors Bring Talents To 'They're Playing Our Song' Production WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport residents Deanna Hartog and Samantha Pattinson will perform in the Westport Community Theatre production of Neil Simon's "They're Playing Our Song." "I was first introduced to the Westport Community Theatre as a child, when my parents performed in plays," says stage manager Hartog. "While I sat backstage and watched rehearsals, I became enthralled with live theatre."  Hartog has performed in various community theater productions and wrote and performed the one-act play "A Flicker of Light" for the semi-finals of the New Yor…
20th Annual 'Jazz In The Garden' Coming To Wilton's Weir Farm 20th Annual 'Jazz In The Garden' Coming To Wilton's Weir Farm
20th Annual 'Jazz In The Garden' Coming To Wilton's Weir Farm WILTON, Conn. -- The Dan Brubeck Quartet will play the 20th Annual "Jazz in the Garden" at Weir Farm National Historic Site on Sept. 20. “We are excited to welcome The Dan Brubeck Quartet, with Dan Brubeck on drums, Adam Thomas, vocals and bass, and featuring Brubeck mainstays Chuck Lamb on piano and Mike DeMicco on guitar to celebrate our 20th annual Jazz in the Garden concert at Weir Farm National Historic Site and the release of their new CD,” said Janice Hess, Weir Farm Art Center's executive director.  The Dan Brubeck Quartet recently released a two CD set "Celebrating t…
Check Out Bargains At Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Check Out Bargains At Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Check Out Bargains At Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum NORWALK, Conn. -- The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will hold its eighth annual Old-fashioned Flea Market for bargain hunters on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Part of the fun is looking, and with a great variety of vendors nestled against one of the most magnificent National Historic Landmarks in the United States, music, antique cars, and the best barbecue in Fairfield County, visitors will be insured lots of family entertainment," said mansion Trustee Lynne Byington.  The flea market will feature new, vintage and repurposed items such as jewelry, antiques, clothing, toys, furnitu…
Festival Of San Gennaro Comes To Yorktown Festival Of San Gennaro Comes To Yorktown
Festival Of San Gennaro Comes To Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- One of the original statues of St. Gennaro will lead the opening ceremonial procession for the Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro on Thursday.  “It’s a privilege to participate in the first San Gennaro Feast in Yorktown,” said the Rev. Tom Kreiser of St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights. “What a joy to celebrate the Italian culture in our great community.” St. Gennaro is the patron saint of Naples, and the statue was carried through the streets of Little Italy for the Feasts of the early 20th century. The statue is on loan from the Most Precious Blood Church in Manh…
Cos Cob Remembers 9/11 With Sculpture Cos Cob Remembers 9/11 With Sculpture
Cos Cob Remembers 9/11 With Sculpture GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich September 11 Memorial has been formally unveiled at Cos Cob Park. The memorial sculpture was paid for privately and designed by Charles Hilton Architects.  The sculpture consists of two clear glass towers standing 12 feet tall that contain the names of 32 individuals with ties to Greenwich who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  For more information on the memorial, visit sept11memorialgreenwich.org.
Maritime Aquarium Holds Casting Call For 'Rocky Horror' Fans Maritime Aquarium Holds Casting Call For 'Rocky Horror' Fans
Maritime Aquarium Holds Casting Call For 'Rocky Horror' Fans NORWALK, Conn. -- The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting auditions for a live cast to act out "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Sept. 19. The aquarium is seeking performers to play Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Rocky, Magenta, Riff Raff, Columbia and maybe Brad and Janet. Each performer will dance and interact with the movie, but singing is not expected.  Cast members will be paid $50 for the performance. The screening with the live cast takes place Oct. 24 in the Aquarium's IMAX Theater. 
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