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Mar 25, 2025

The Norwalk Art Space Spotlights Long Island Sound in New Exhibit

Norwalk, CT – The Norwalk Art Space is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound”, in the main gallery from June 12 through August 28, 2025. This dynamic exhibition features eleven contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, history, and evolving environmental story—one of the region’s most vital yet often overlooked natural landscapes. Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history, and striking natural beauty. In designing this exhibit, Klein remarked, “Over eight million people live in the watershed of Long Island Sound, yet for most of the adjacent population, the Sound has a certain invisibility. Other estuaries, for instance, Chesapeake Bay or Puget Sound, are revered and storied. Why has this expansive body of water boasting over 600 miles of coastline—failed to attain the same cultural mystique of its peers?” Klein’s personal connection to the Sound deepened in September 2024, when he became the first artist-in-residence at Peck’s Ledge Lighthouse, an initiative sponsored by The Norwalk Art Space. His extended time at this historic beacon between Norwalk and Westport provided a unique vantage point from which to explore and study the Sound’s intricate relationship with its surrounding communities. While the Sound has indeed drawn artists to its shores, most notably the art colonies founded in the late 19th century in Cos Cob and Lyme; a new generation of artists has focused on what former president of Yale College, Timothy Dwight, called “this fine piece of water.” SIGHT AND SOUND brings together artists who engage with Long Island Sound through a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and video. From traditional landscape depictions to contemporary conceptual interpretations, the exhibition showcases a breadth of artistic responses, offering visitors an immersive experience of the Sound’s complexities. Participating artists include: <ul><li>Frances Ashforth (New Canaan, CT) </li><li>Christopher Baker (Brooklyn, NY) </li><li>Marion Belanger & Martha Willet Lewis (Guildford & New Haven, CT) </li><li>Christopher Coffin (Fairfield, CT) </li><li>Keneth Martin (Norwalk, CT) </li><li>Brechin Morgan (Milford, CT) </li><li>Constance Old (New Canaan, CT) </li><li>James Prosek (Easton, CT) </li><li>Duke Riley (Brooklyn, NY) </li><li>Alexis Rockman (Warren, CT) </li><li>Jeremy Slater (Brooklyn, NY) </li><li>Beth Stewart-Kelly (West Haven, CT) </li><li>Catherine Vanaria (New Fairfield, CT) </li></ul>An opening reception will be held on June 12, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, featuring remarks from curator Richard Klein and participating artists. <ul><li>Admission is free and open to the public.</li><li>For more information, please visit <a href="thenorwalkartspace.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thenorwalkartspace.org</a></li></ul>About Richard Klein <ul><li>Richard Klein is a Connecticut-based artist, curator, and writer. He has exhibited widely throughout the US, including two solo exhibitions in 2021: The Understory at ICEHOUSE Project Space in Sharon, CT, and Richard Klein—New Works at Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Kent, CT. Reviews of his work have appeared in Two Coats of Paint, Whitehot Magazine, The New York Times, Sculpture Magazine, Art in America, and The New Yorker. </li><li>From 1999 to 2022, he was the Exhibitions Director of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where he organized over 80 exhibitions.</li><li>His essays on art and culture have appeared in Cabinet Magazine and included in books published by Gregory R. Miller & Co., Damiani, Picturebox, Ridinghouse, Hatje Cantz, and the University of Chicago Press, among others. </li></ul>About The Norwalk Art Space The Norwalk Art Space is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to increasing equity and opportunities in the visual and performing arts. The Art Space offers free art and music education to under-served students, sponsors and promotes local and regional artists through their Resident Artist program and exhibitions, and provides the public with an exciting venue to explore art, music, community, and culture. Our beautiful building, ADK House, was named in honor of our founder, Alexandra D. Korry, whose vision inspires everything we do. Since opening in 202,1 we have welcomed more than 60,000 visitors. Exhibition SupportSIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound has been generously supported by the O’Grady Foundation, ROAN Development Ventures, and the Tauck Family Foundation.

Mar 25, 2025

Kershner Gallery to Host Reception for Tomas Koeck's Photo Exhibit, April 10

Fairfield, CT - The public is invited to the reception for “Flyway of Life: Love Letters to the Natural World”, wildlife photographs by Tomas Koeck at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Library on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tomas will talk about his work at 5:30 pm and be available for book signing. The show will run from April 5 to May 31 during all library hours.On Tuesday, April 22, at 7:00 pm, the Flyway of Life documentary film will premiere at the Sacred Heart Community Theater across the street from the Library. The Kershner Gallery will host a pre-movie reception at 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The film celebrates the Atlantic Flyway and the incredible migratory journey of North America’s birds. The film showing will be followed by an engaging panel discussion with leading conservationists, members from the production team, and avian experts from the Connecticut Audubon Society.Flyway of Life highlights how different environments are important for bird populations along the Atlantic Flyway. Featuring wildlife scientists, conservationists, and naturalists, the film explores several different ecosystems along America’s easternmost migration path - showing how different habitats are interconnected.  Tomas Koeck is director of the project and Sacred Heart University alumni. He states, “What started as a documentary about birds has metamorphosed to a film on how birds connect all of our environments, and vice versa. Nature has always been an escape for me—a way to disconnect from the busy and chaotic world we live in today... Nature was always there whenever I needed it, whether I was having a bad day at school or when I wanted to celebrate a positive event with family, I could always rely on nature to make me feel whole.What I discovered years later as a natural history photographer is that nature is not an escape; rather, it is a way to connect with the world around us. The plants, bugs, and animals are all interconnected through the food web, animal migrations connect habitats, and different environments are all linked through the organisms that live within them. I also found that nature can connect people...nature has the power to bring us together. It was then I discovered how my photography could connect those around me as well. I find just as much satisfaction in exciting others about our amazing planet as I do in clicking the shutter while out in far away places.It is through this way of thinking that I was able to find my voice. I want anyone looking at my photography to know that everything you see in my imagery is obtainable for you to find and observe in your own adventures. So, pack your bag, hit the trails, and grab your camera to embark on your own journey. Immerse yourself in our planet—there are so many beautiful things to see. To me, that is what makes life truly worth living.”

Mar 25, 2025

SHU Poll: Americans Support Legalization of Gambling, But Fear Consequences

FAIRFIELD, Conn.— A new national survey conducted by Sacred Heart University reveals that six in 10 Americans (61.1%) are concerned that legalized sports gambling could increase the risk of corruption, including match-fixing, bribery or unethical influence on athletes and outcomes. The digital survey of 1,500 participants, conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research, examined public opinion on the rising prevalence of sports betting and its societal impact. The study comes amid a surge in legalized gambling markets across the United States and growing partnerships between sports leagues and betting platforms.While perceptions of sports gambling were generally positive—52.8% of respondents support legalization of sports gambling nationwide, and 58.8% support it in their own state—the survey also examined how sports gambling affects financial wellbeing as well as personal relationships. Americans remain divided over its overall impact: only 36.9% believe sports gambling has a more positive than negative effect on society, while 48.4% believe the effect is more negative.When asked questions regarding the integrity of sports gambling, respondents were either “very concerned” (22.2%) or “somewhat concerned” (38.9%) about the risk of corruption in sports due to gambling. There also were significant differences based on gender and age. Younger respondents thought sports gambling should be more accessible (45.7% age 18-34, 43.6% age 35-54 and 18.7% age 55+). And sports gambling was viewed more favorably by men (60.8%) than women (41.9%).“This poll reflects a national tension in regard to comfort and acceptance of sports betting,” says <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQefPgUKUrS5CN6XktGd-2FDP9vQ8tZjXsYBzdwjVezAarVaB-2B6afeC3OgebQjt-2BebNU80-3DXzaH_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQDFel7Udi7zGXFN-2B6I5DXYJaqJ9q-2Bxl-2FD2z1DKd5VdFITPGS7nuttqmuOHSatATgAKXpQG9UdXZgFu5PJtTd1DjB5VUkFL-2BMkXk6Lk6qxq5Hw-2FiK5SjB6jNhF-2FoNa5EZzvC6zl-2FuvGCRfQLVcTGtbw5DwzNoNLAWbc6mjyNhRgJN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Andrew Miller</a>, chair of the sports communication & media <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQef6ZUKUEjAJWK0BEgD6M9wIrpDgLBZ9p9dJqbxz-2FfcQRPq6mCNuIJ-2Bi6aMKb3uK22pSpmBE-2FCJfcGIC9LEAMzuyhkyN_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQB83zQHaVbaHD28xxTaI-2BYV-2B8Nz5KfHi14wpSDlBu62jp2O8K-2Fy-2BmQks6Po8-2FYwxEUAXgLLM1adh4E3z8cqc98kIfLKU7vREsoqNdnQyK4etQ91vENUVqXw1wOncGwSwZSiYSvmETIwLL8FplefN-2BaXazzUeLL7yAlNUga96W6y0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">bachelor’s</a> and <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQef6ZUKUEjAJWK0BEgD6M9wIrpDgLBZ9p9dJqbxz-2FfcQRPq6mCNuIJ-2Bi6aMKb3uK22q435b1ENINjgIpWx8P4aNLWjRH_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQKO4cVQXx7eYrC539qKlhgvwQYOEuZIjNXoSVNxITPurACldJj6BaCPjtJd7pPZJkcViaM1Iq3w9I-2FyFwvjiCmPxhB5-2BPgu4s0ZDCx0hdjPD2wcWCNIVm-2Fq-2FIXPrwc36sweiXGahXRC-2BwWLG0-2BhENpopqDI0oJIcsEJGK1UC0lLE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">master’s </a> programs at SHU. “While sports betting is now widely accepted and easily accessible, a clear majority of Americans are uneasy about the potential for corruption and the erosion of fair play. And while the question wasn’t included in the survey, obvious solutions might include advocacy for regulators, legislators and law and game enforcement to be more vigilant and more public service outreach around potential gambling problems such as addiction.”Key findings from the poll include:<ul><li>Skepticism toward league partnerships: Only 30.8% of Americans believe sports leagues should partner more with gambling platforms, while 50.1% oppose such partnerships</li><li>Perception of media saturation: Over one-quarter (26.5%) say the amount of gambling-related coverage in sports media is “too much,” while only 9.6% believe there’s “not enough”</li><li>Real-world consequences: Nearly 1 in 5 respondents (18.3%) said sports gambling has caused tension in their personal relationships, and 32.3% know someone whose well-being has been negatively affected by sports gambling</li><li>Drivers to sports gambling: The top motivators included winning money (52.5%), excitement (31.2%) and promotions (26.5%)</li><li>The top concerns: The primary barriers expressed by poll respondents include financial risk (59.5%); addiction (40.8%); and unfair odds (40.8%)</li></ul>Younger Americans (ages 18–34) are more likely to view sports gambling positively (62.9%) and support expanded legalization (65.1%), but they are also more likely to report knowing someone harmed by it (38.2%) and to say that gambling has changed how they consume sports content (46.1%). Additionally, significantly more men than women say they are likely to bet in the coming year (men, 50.7%, women, 28.5%), with those numbers also skewed by age: 55.9% age 18-34, 47% age 35-54 and 20.5% age 55+.“There’s a complicated mix of enthusiasm and apprehension, especially among younger fans,” says <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQedaMYnoIqbJH-2BZnNX39Y3ReF2FxRMiAA10rPJI4vevJXL54pkW2uhEOda7R6ZaIcyw-3Dxd69_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQCBkQRNWBPqIz89YTx1vvh547bDJ7Gha-2F5o-2FNtWzZVyP4cQDPTU2Y8lJchd-2BmftGN73Au5P6Cpj1Fw-2ByXYpVPWAkToNtmV3OtZo1tNxLx6bnhiVfu3t34zYyQNTiF0Q3hIbyigPvp6YNK9wGGdIsOmRVflcRTFLPvMT-2BH7mY6hkZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Josh Shuart</a>, director of SHU’s <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQef6ZUKUEjAJWK0BEgD6M9wIcG7EmuYSjPsagB-2BYKoV-2FxMslNfiVjS3rblTnqotfQQU-3D7z-E_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQAjYiqMlh5Pd-2B-2FR5XXT0E8TrdsK-2FrFwkx0GkWd-2BUlcwrVTlHeZnn1fzgd0x-2Fsjm9GOINAppEDRX1iBepSLth-2BG7R2KdG3qsNkVilqGt7CSUp0vPUKZC1LwfTU-2B90Rv2Lw0TYBk8hW4b8R3Uu1WHA92-2FwhYV2ag84HD-2BDLAwtvAz4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">sport management program</a>. “Gambling is making sports more interactive for viewers, but many people—especially those most engaged—are seeing firsthand how quickly it can become problematic.”Despite these concerns, Americans remain divided over its overall impact: only 36.9% believe sports gambling has a more positive than negative effect on society, while 48.4% believe the effect is more negative or are unsure.The 60-question poll was completed between January 29 and February 3, 2025, with a margin of error of ±2.43% and a confidence level of 95%. Participants represented diverse demographics across all U.S. regions. More detailed information on the survey results can be found at <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQeczuh5SXB3u4amBBp2IW-2BwLt-2BnFVxXGsrEDYXnD1jDYgA-3D-3Dwn8M_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQKOmWaqZvt6mpC2KzHBpjsYeaLY4VVXhR1CyTpQWlXOprnMLagzaz7xFO3OUnxAaRrNZMM-2BYojZ5goihdXQNIHASa1BbzsWxySkr0mkYyDHEd2SVBQGlRAaDzGykIje2hO0hPaf4a4NZioenV19CYyWO8kPIzduf2IqpJlYvU6NX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 106, 196);">www.sacredheart.edu/sportsgambling</a>.About Sacred Heart UniversityAs the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.3KYkKCumCfJCrG2op2AWQGMH8NA2HszzKFMqxExvHODSk-2BOFF79ZsNqAVERw9U23CNb5_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzYsJHaqOv21Wdh0GAddYSIzJDEMGcWdOqiHOzsTzW5XwJb84ssXzifBB9xGnOccirGbuan9qDh0fnVWsBlTdaQP268yGTeHyp4LbJGcGuvMdfKdVgxeGCHtArQv7IIKyXDd8kZAEsxW28SUJzEtgOmP8NaGns7pWaJpE-2FcpIZlN06hPOzC5E2S2iwNNSdo0psmVRQYveDL5WVRBdAG7HQ1WmlKvAUni2hBZ3evAQiUSEsoVhxe5LW661Yqi0O3aW1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.sacredheart.edu</a>

Mar 25, 2025

GHS Launches Interactive Art Installation & Walking Tours with Untapped New York

GREENWICH, Conn. — Opening April 5, Re-Framing 95 is a new interactive art installation and guided walking tour experience by Greenwich Historical Society in collaboration with Untapped New York. Re-Framing 95 invites the public to explore how infrastructure, particularly I-95, has shaped the historic landscape of the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Connecticut. The experience debuts with guided walking tours along the picturesque Cos Cob Harbor that end at the Greenwich Historical Society campus and National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House. The guided walking tours are available on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, offered at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tours are free for Historical Society members and $15 for non-members. Advance registration is required at <a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2e6teHbUp5iC4MYu1sDVHfRsmpEvF-XxYIanqkp_oUSnFTW3OlQESfWBDsCe6UvXSVt4jDFYYO3jgMhQ_ZKJZKCqK5vea1l1TswzndN8rrhaAhVlVf0fdy1REb-dvL3Jvuclb1NqkekOaDURuavnt8igvFGt6FUul3orylWxe8_guqIAKDZA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greenwichhistory.org</a>.Re-Framing 95 is part of the Historical Society’s new Rediscover Greenwich initiative, an innovative year-long campaign that seeks to reshape perceptions of local history by inviting the public to experience the Historical Society campus and the town of Greenwich in exciting new ways. Rediscover Greenwich will be highlighting various aspects of Greenwich history and connecting that history to the world today. Created by Untapped New York artist-in-residence Aaron Asis, the Re-Framing 95 installation features a series of large-scale floating frames placed throughout the Greenwich Historical Society campus and the Bush-Holley House. The frames spotlight historic vistas that have been altered—or overshadowed—by the construction of the I-95 highway.“This installation challenges visitors to see I-95 not as a blemish on the landscape, but as part of an evolving historical narrative,” said Debra Mecky, executive director and CEO of Greenwich Historical Society. “It’s an invitation to reframe how we experience history and art in the spaces around us.”The experience begins with a guided walking tour of the Cos Cob waterfront, examining how the I-95 corridor and Metro-North train tracks have transformed the area since the site was home to the Cos Cob Art Colony in the mid-19th century. Tours will be led by Justin Rivers,chief experience officer of Untapped New York.“We are really excited to partner with the Greenwich Historical Society and apply our Untapped New York formula to this vibrant and historically rich town,” said Rivers. “An interesting tidbit is that the Bush-Holley House was nearly demolished or relocated when I-95 was first proposed. Thanks to the advocacy of local residents and the Historical Society, it was preserved. That story—and many others—will help visitors connect Greenwich’s past with its present.”“When we expand our understanding of the past, we gain a greater appreciation of the present,” noted Aaron Asis with Untapped New York, creator of the interactive art installation. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate both, especially within the context of the Greenwich Historical Society campus.”The Re-Framing 95 installation will remain on view through June 30 at the Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut. To learn more, visit <a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2BWO-kA0sTmOl_2zrMKpzQBTOe8QLFQNnMB8zzc3IwgHHTW3OlQHy8Adx21Q11B42A3WAqZzoL5m-x0wlnGNE3VIUk_wyHQG_i7g_0ABkmAUlRvQDN9oxnBwdWTqo0sdPRY-6-S4r_VngksTRb2UqKEzOgHc2gBnJabj5J2SSlnPCck-doi8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greenwichhistory.org</a>.<a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/22IkARuU__EGe88eJSfDH6-DSnaZKS-9IdUPStdKBJKDKTW3OlQE_W0m4BStWZKzpAyNMqGAvORLEL4LQI4YT5iLxf7_H1oMqTjURV2ugOjFULO4HTZKpeVqUYmT9MwMKO0iK2He9aoeTPcxrNfuURfWXUkuxu8187_WktUl2mqrWBBa7cP_vxxEsGyf7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Greenwich Historical Society</a> was founded in 1931 to preserve and interpret Greenwich history to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to the future. The circa 1730 National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House witnessed slavery and the American Revolution and became the site of Connecticut’s first American Impressionist art colony from 1890 to 1920. Its landscape and gardens are restored based on documentation from the site’s Impressionist era. The campus also includes a nationally accredited museum, library and archives, a museum store, café and a community education center. Greenwich Historical Society educates thousands of school children annually and connects visitors to the history of this globally influential community through exhibitions, lectures, programs and events. It receives no town funding and relies on donations and grants to continue its work in education and preservation. Learn more at <a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2F9bJxEMXp2lI1FqZv_5u2UJLhbgvVd49YWyPQAC6ljbMTW3OlQHFXNJUgB7AihyOOoltprIyUbk2Fas8NLWlW-sw8IHa2tdvjaiwdt1kL5gebjZtnz7Uk8m3FaF0wqe1UA5LmXq43yYqZ9gB_WJeh2TfScXl5H4621POrdDnrmxZIG_DYAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greenwichhistory.org</a>.<a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2-b1auLw8FtjNaBYqrjZNiIY-C7QMOuWUU50aVmvpjaDNTW3OlQHccikzvPiGe_VgaqfFsQSsXTYsQzjCszUD0GF4YqWL8bxNvc6on9bYqZ5Ewefqr-RE3JEMFLu2T0UzgdHo31vwkaGOorGNgd9VNtxw6395YbCEk2bJhASqHc8klUS1ul8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Untapped New York</a> unearths New York City’s secrets and hidden gems. Founded in 2009, Untapped New York is powered by a team of passionate New Yorkers, always exploring the city and dedicated to its mission of discovery. 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Mar 25, 2025

Fairfield Lacrosse & Egan Alumna Presents Research at Nat'l Public Health Meet

FAIRFIELD, Conn. —Anna Sherman ’24, a former member of Fairfield's women’s lacrosse team, presented her research on mental health and NCAA Division 1 student-athletes at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Her research was conducted during her senior capstone experience, a requirement for the bachelor of science degree in public health at the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies.The APHA event was not Sherman’s first scholarly conference, but it was the first at which she presented research. And as far as public health conferences go, she could not have aimed higher, for the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo is one the most prominent and influential public health conferences in the world.“My professors had talked about conferences like APHA in class,” said Sherman, “so when I got the email that my project was selected, I knew it was a great opportunity.”In her presentation, Sherman discussed the prevalence of mental health issues among Division I varsity athletes. Her research revealed that student-athletes experience higher levels of anxiety and depression and lower levels of self-esteem than their non-student-athlete counterparts. The study sample consisted of 50 Fairfield students, evenly split between varsity athletes and non-varsity athletes. Forty-nine were women.Sherman’s interest in the topic derived from her own experiences as a D1 athlete at Fairfield. She found that her participation in lacrosse added unique stressors to what is already a difficult and demanding time for a young person. In addition to carrying a full courseload, she had to manage high expectations and a rigorous training schedule, all of which took a toll on her mental health.Her capstone project took shape because she wanted to know if other student-athletes were struggling as she was. And they were. “What I learned was not surprising,” said Sherman. “But honestly, it was reassuring to know that others were feeling the exact same way.”Ultimately, Sherman confirmed established knowledge that anxiety and depression are common among NCAA athletes and called for universities to create programs and interventions to support the mental health of student-athletes.Now a graduate student at Boston University, Sherman was thrilled to present her research and to network with professionals at the conference in Minneapolis. However, the highlight of the event was seeing the limitless opportunities available in the field of public health.“The conference reminded me of how broad public health can be, which was exciting because I haven’t quite figured out what I want to do when I finish my master’s degree. But I am happy that I decided to go with public health!”<a href="https://www.fairfield.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/public-health/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore Fairfield Egan’s public health major</a>.Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. More than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 46 countries, are enrolled in the University’s five schools. In the spirit of rigorous and sympathetic inquiry into all dimensions of human experience, Fairfield welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and engage in open conversations. The University is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.

Mar 25, 2025

MoCA CT Presents Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool, 6/26 - 10/12

Westport, CT - Westport, CT - MoCA CT will be presenting two complementary major photography exhibitions: At the Beach, alongside In the Pool, composed of work by Papageorge’s former graduate students, from June 26 to October 12, 2025. The exhibitions were organized by photographer Lisa Kereszi, and showcase the work of Tod Papageorge, a Connecticut-based, internationally acclaimed artist and teacher whose contributions to American street photography in the 1960s helped shape the genre, and whose work is held in more than thirty prominent public collections, including the New York and San Francisco Museums of Modern Art.At the Beach, making its East Coast debut at MoCA CT, will feature work in the form of large-scale black and white photographs that Papageorge produced with medium-format cameras during several trips to the beaches of Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s.About this project, he has written, "I think that part of what these pictures are about is the difference between our preconceptions of a place and what, when we get there, that place turns out to be. To describe a subject and, at the same time, reinvent it, is a double intention on the part of the photographer that we should be used to by now when we look at photographs. With these pictures, I worked with the belief that the closer I came to describing the literal nature of the place and people I was photographing, the more surprising the pictures might be, all while transforming the casual, unselfconscious physicality of these beachgoers into resonant form and meaning."The title of the adjacent exhibition, In the Pool, refers to the nickname for the classroom Papageorge taught in for the last third of his teaching career, a renovated swimming pool. As a professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Photography at the Yale School of Art from 1979 – 2013, Papageorge mentored many future influential photographers and teachers, with 39 of his students going on to receive Guggenheim Fellowships, a significant marker of achievement in the art and photography world. This part of the exhibition will include a photograph from each of those Guggenheim Fellows, and also feature a looped slide show composed of pictures made by virtually all of Papageorge’s former MFA students while they were enrolled at Yale and offered as a portfolio upon his retirement to commemorate his time as director of the program. These nearly 300 photographs will serve to offer some insight into the nature of influence and mentorship in the arts, and to suggest the power of the ongoing moment that is the still-developing history of photography.About the Curator Photographer Lisa Kereszi organized the companion exhibitions. Her work has been exhibited at numerous major museums and is included in important public collections. Kereszi received her MFA from Yale University, where she is currently a Senior Critic and Assistant Director in Photography. She has also organized a sampling of photographers included in the exhibition In the Pool who have donated prints to be sold at MoCA CT. The purchase of these prints will benefit the museum as well as non-profits supporting theLos Angeles wildfire recovery efforts.Exhibition Programming Opening reception: June 26, 6 – 8pmWorkshop: Teen Photo / Storytelling – Shelli Weiler – July 17, 3 – 5pmFilm screenings: Brief Encounters (on photographer Gregory Crewdson) folllowed by a Q+A with Angela Strassheim – July 31, 7pm+ The Audience Will Come (on photographer Tod Papageorge) – ongoingCommunity Conversation: Art Nager, photographer – August 21, 6 – 7pmWorkshop: Adult Photo / Storytelling – Lewis Derogene – August 28, 6 – 8pmGallery talk: Tod Papageorge + Lisa Kereszi – September 18, 6 – 7:30pmCommunity Conversation: Panel discussion with artist + Yale MFA alums – October 4, 4 – 5:30pmMore About MoCA CT MoCA CT is a non-profit visual and performing arts organization that has been a cornerstone of the Westport, Connecticut community for over 50 years. In addition to hosting contemporary art exhibitions and performing arts events, the Academy at MoCA CT provides art education and workshops for all ages and abilities.MoCA CT believes the arts should be accessible to all. If you need financial assistance with admissions, classes, or eventregistration, please contact the museum at <a href="mailto:info@mocact.org." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@mocact.org.</a>Our Sponsors Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool is made possible through the generosity ofAperture + Chubb + Design Within Reach + The Ellis Family + FotoCare + Nancy Grover + Hull’s Art Supply + Russell Insurance Agency + William H. Pitt Foundation + Yale School of Art

Mar 24, 2025

Craft Brews & Bites at SpaceCat to Benefit Sheffield Island Lighthouse, April 7

Norwalk, CT - The <a href="http://www.seaport.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212);">Norwalk Seaport Association</a> invites you to an evening of exceptional craft beer, delicious food, and community engagement at Space Cat Brewery, located at 57 Chestnut Street in Norwalk. Mark your calendar for Monday, April 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and prepare to indulge in a night of small-batch brews, hard ciders, and chef-driven appetizers by Ripkas Beach Café. Each carefully crafted pairing is designed to enhance the experience and showcase the brewery’s creative touch. From robust IPAs to crisp lagers, Space Cat Brewery’s dedication to using the finest, sustainable ingredients will delight even the most refined beer enthusiasts.This fundraiser supports the maintenance of Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Connecticut’s maritime treasure. At this relaxed yet engaging event, guests will hear about the Seaport Association’s exciting plans for 2025, including updates on cruise schedules, renovations to the Lighthouse, the Norwalk Oyster Festival, and new membership opportunities. It’s also a chance to learn about volunteering for an organization that has been preserving Norwalk’s maritime heritage since 1978.Tickets are $35 per person and include two drink vouchers (wine, beer and hard cider) and appetizers. With only 100 tickets available, advance registration is required. Don’t miss your chance to support this meaningful cause while enjoying a memorable evening. Purchase your tickets online click  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norwalk-seaport-associations-spring-kickoff-event-for-2025-on-april-7th-tickets-1253619011209?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212);">here</a> or call the Seaport Office at 203-838-9444. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun, relaxed evening while supporting a worthy cause.Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the upkeep of the Sheffield Island Lighthouse and its mission to preserve Connecticut’s maritime history. Join us to raise a glass to tradition, community, and the preservation of our shared heritage!About the Seaport AssociationThe Seaport Association in Norwalk was founded in 1978 by a group of local citizens who had the vision to revitalize South Norwalk and preserve Norwalk’s maritime heritage. The Seaport Association offers a cultural, environmental, and historical journey to the Norwalk Islands. The Sheffield Island Lighthouse and the Light Keeper’s Cottage provide a unique historical and educational venue that strives to increase awareness, appreciation, and consideration for the environment and how the preservation of historic buildings contributes to our quality of life. The combination of the Lighthouse and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge offers an unparalleled opportunity to educate children of all ages and adults about the importance of preserving Long Island Sound, our environment, and our maritime heritage.