<p><img title="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.hamlethub.com/hh20mediafolder/1396/202312/A-RM-23-249_Rob-Mathes-by-Mark-Most_2022-copy_sm-1701955652.jpeg" alt=""><img title="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.hamlethub.com/hh20mediafolder/1396/202312/Band-sm-copy-1701955726.jpg" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Rob Mathes Celebrates 30 Years of Holiday Concerts with Three Special Shows at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College</strong></p> <p><em>Concerts December 15, 16 &amp; 17 — Honor Rabbi Mark Golub, Long-Time Concert-Goer, and Food Rescue US - Fairfield County</em></p> <p>The&nbsp;Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, a holiday tradition for so many, is celebrating an amazing 30 years of performing its annual holiday extravaganza this year with three concerts at&nbsp;The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Concerts are&nbsp;Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m., and a special matinee performance on Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m.</p> <p>Tickets are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscenter.org/events/the-rob-mathes-holiday-concert/">artscenter.org</a>, and VIP seating in the first two rows of the orchestra are available through the concert’s nonprofit beneficiary,&nbsp;Food Rescue US - Fairfield County&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3PTsUSF">bit.ly/3PTsUSF</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://foodrescue.us/site/food-rescue-us-fairfield-county/">foodrescue.us/site/food-rescue-us-fairfield-county/</a>.</p> <p>Rob Mathes is an Emmy award-winning and Grammy-nominated musician who is a Greenwich, Connecticut resident. Rob is typically the genius behind the curtain, producing albums, orchestrating, and being a sought-after music director. However, his annual holiday concert, a cherished holiday tradition in the New York City/Connecticut area for 30 years, is when he shines on center stage, much to the joy of his ardent fans.</p> <p>This year's concerts hold a special place in Rob's heart. They are dedicated to Rabbi Mark Golub, a long-time supporter and cherished fan of the concerts who sadly passed away this past summer. Rabbi Golub's passion and enthusiasm for the concerts have left an indelible mark with his friendship and guidance to Rob over the years, and also inspired several Hanukkah-themed songs performed at the annual Holiday Concert that have become audience favorites.</p> <p>“Rabbi Mark Golub was one of my musical muses when it came to including a bit of the Jewish faith into what started out as a fairly traditional Christmas Concert — and he was one of the reasons why we called it a Holiday Concert,” said Rob Mathes. “Rabbi Mark Golub attended every year, and encouraged us to play long into the night. I sat down with him on numerous occasions and those conversations were the inspiration for some of my strongest songs of recent years. The Hanukkah&nbsp;songs I wrote in tribute to him include&nbsp;<em>Light in the Window</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Too&nbsp;Many Stars</em>,&nbsp;which we’ll perform this year.”</p> <p>“This year’s concerts will be extra special,” noted Rob Mathes, who has had a busy year beginning in January with Sting and The Pittsburgh Symphony, then arranging strings for Bruce Springsteen, and a performance with Elvis Costello at the Gramercy. He is just finishing a year-long project, producing Melissa Errico's sequel to her critically acclaimed Sondheim Sublime record (picked by the New York Times as one of the 10 records to listen to in the wake of Sondheim's passing). Called <strong>Sondheim In The City</strong>, it features some of New York's finest musicians and will be out in early 2024. Rob is also gearing up to musically direct the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/t/musicares/">MusiCares</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/t/person-of-the-year/">Person of the Year</a>, the&nbsp;benefit gala held in Los Angeles GRAMMY week, this year honoring Jon Bon Jovi.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rob Mathes and his Holiday Concerts are renowned for their unique take on holiday classics. The performances promise a blend of Rob's introspective singer-songwriter pop, with strong jazz and blues overtones, featuring original Rob Mathes holiday songs and classics with a signature Mathes twist. Joining Rob on stage is his all-star band, which includes&nbsp;Will Lee on bass, Billy Masters on guitar, Gunnar Olson on drums, Rick Knutsen on keyboard, and the incredible horn section with Jeff Kievit,&nbsp;Tony Kadleck, Andy Snitzer, Aaron Heick, Mike Davis, and Jeff Nelson. R&amp;B singers James "D Train" Williams and Vaneese Thomas&nbsp;are also fan favorites at the concerts, and of course, there is the Choir of Saints &amp; Friends, that bring the spirit of the holiday season to many of the songs.</p> <p>“It’s hard to believe I’ve been putting on my Holiday Concerts for 30 years,” exclaimed Rob Mathes. “We started this at a church on a hill in Greenwich in 1993 and it has grown to become a holiday tradition for so many, and for that, I am eternally grateful.”</p> <p>Rob Mathes added, “The Performing Arts Center has become my ‘home away from home’ and I love coming back and taking the stage there.”</p> <p>In the spirit of giving, the Rob Mathes Holiday Concerts will once again, for the third year, support Food Rescue US - Fairfield County, a nonprofit organization&nbsp;dedicated to eliminating hunger and food waste. Food Rescue US&nbsp;changes lives and also critically addresses climate change by keeping food out of the waste stream and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</p> <p>To purchase tickets for the Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://artscenter.org/">artscenter.org</a>. To learn more about Rob Mathes, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://robmathes.com/">robmathes.com</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/robmathesmusic">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/robmathesmusic">Twitter</a>&nbsp;(X) @RobMathesMusic and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/robmathes.music">Instagram @robmathes.music</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RobMathesMusic">youtube.com/user/RobMathesMusic</a>.</p> <p>The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (The PAC), is a four theatre complex located on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY, and is the major professional, nonprofit arts presenter in the southeastern New York and southwestern Connecticut region. For more than 40 years, The PAC has been the hub of a creative community that brings together internally acclaimed artists and rising stars, creative practitioners, civic and academic leaders, community activists, and an inspirational array of loyal volunteers and friends who recognize the power of investing in the performing arts to spark creativity and connection.</p> <p>To learn more about The PAC, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://artscenter.org/">artscenter.org</a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PurchasePAC">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/purchasepac/?hl=en">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PurchasePAC">Twitter</a>&nbsp;(X) @purchasepac.</p>

<p><img title="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.hamlethub.com/hh20mediafolder/26781/202312/IOP-Check-Presentation-Greenwich-Hospital-Dec52023-1701805406.jpeg" alt=""></p> <p align="center"><em>The organization will continue to raise funds to ensure accessible behavioral youth and adolescent health care.</em></p> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://greenwichunitedway.org/">Greenwich United Way</a>&nbsp;(GUW) successfully reached its goal of raising $1.6 million for a groundbreaking new Adolescent Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that is being developed in partnership with Greenwich Hospital and is the community’s first IOP behavioral health program designed for young people.&nbsp;The new facility, set to open in February, will be located at 500 W. Putnam Avenue, co-located with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center in Greenwich. The GUW plans to continue fundraising in order to provide financial assistance for those patients of the facility who may be uninsured or underinsured, ensuring that all in need will have access to essential behavioral and mental healthcare.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Greenwich United Way embarked on this initiative with Greenwich Hospital due to the results showing that mental health was a top three need from the organization’s 2020 Needs Assessment and that this service gap existed in the Greenwich community.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Our ongoing efforts and the support of our donors removes the main hurdles to accessing behavioral health treatment in our community. Cost insecurity is no longer a barrier to accessing much-needed care,” said David Rabin, CEO of GUW. “The facility is the first of its kind in Greenwich and will be integral to helping overcome the mental health challenges plaguing our youth and adolescents.”Mental health care services are costly even with insurance or financial assistance as co-pays and deductibles add up quickly. When a diagnosis requires regular therapy, a lack of financial resources often prevents families from engaging in the necessary ongoing treatment. Not only is the GUW increasing access to and availability of mental healthcare professionals, it ensures those youth in need of ongoing care have the financial support to continue treatment.</p> <p>HUSKY Health insurance will cover a significant portion of the care provided by the Adolescent Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program and GUW gifts will cover additional fees such as co-pays.</p> <p>To support the Adolescent Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program and assist those who are unable to afford care, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://greenwichunitedway.org/donations/mentalhealth/">https://greenwichunitedway.org/donations/mentalhealth/</a>&nbsp;or call 203-869-2221.</p> <p align="center">&nbsp;</p>

<p></p> <h2 align="center">Unfortunately, due to Sunday’s forecast of heavy rains and high winds, which makes it unsafe for rappellers, Stamford Downtown is cancelling</h2> <h2 align="center">Heights &amp; Lights that was rescheduled from December 3 to December 10.</h2> <h2 align="center">The 2023 event will not be rescheduled.</h2> <h2 align="center">Learn more&nbsp;<a href="http://stamford-downtown.com/events/heights-lights-9/">http://stamford-downtown.com/events/heights-lights-9/</a></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br> </p>

<p></p> <p><strong>Create in the Barn with Abilis and Greenwich Historical Society</strong></p> <p>Join floral designer Rene DeLaurentis from Abilis Gardens &amp; Gifts on December 7th from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at Greenwich Historical Society as she demonstrates how to decorate and embellish a boxwood tree for holiday decor.</p> <p>Participants create beautiful, one-of-a-kind trees that reflect unique decorating tastes and style. Fresh topiary trees and all the trimmings are provided for getting into the holiday mood and making homes merry and bright! Reservations are required. Greenwich Historical Society is located at 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob. For more information and to purchase tickets: <a href="https://greenwichhistory.org/event/centerpiece-boxwood-tree/">https://greenwichhistory.org/event/centerpiece-boxwood-tree/</a></p>

<p></p> <div id="contentsContainer"> <div id="contents"> <p id="E85">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz. Boo! It’s Halloween Weekend and we are doing this holiday the artsy way. Check out the abundance of Halloween events presented by our members – especially the cultural organizations bringing on the spine-tingling fun!</p> <p id="E124"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/christmas-cookies-the-musical/" target="_blank" id="E125">“Christmas Cookies, the Musical!”</a></strong></p> <p id="E128">The MAC, Milford</p> <p id="E132">Friday, Dec 1, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Dec 2, 2pm &amp; 5:30 pm; Sunday, Dec 3, 2pm</p> <p id="E135">Don’t miss this delightful and heartwarming family musical about a failing bakery and a child’s wish that brings three cookies to life who sing, dance and help save the holiday. Featuring book and lyrics by Bert Bernardi and music by Justin Rugg, the show received nine BroadwayWorld Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Work. Cabaret seating at all performances. Audiences may bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the show. Running on weekends through Dec 23rd.</p> <p id="E150"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/chazz-palminteri-a-bronx-tale/" target="_blank" id="E151">Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale</a></strong></p> <p id="E160">Ridgefield Playhouse</p> <p id="E162">Friday, December 1, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p> <p id="E165">Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri returns to the stage with his one-of-a-kind, one man stage show. It’s a powerful commentary in which Palminteri depicts his bruising childhood in great detail, bringing 18 characters to life in this autobiographical piece — his friends, enemies, even his own family.&nbsp;</p> <p id="E185"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/tom-petty-project-2/" target="_blank" id="E186">Tom Petty Project</a></strong></p> <p id="E188">The Warehouse, Fairfield</p> <p id="E190">Friday, December 1, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm</p> <p id="E193">With earthy, instantly catchy tunes that capture the promise of wide-open horizons and youthful rebellion, Tom Petty forever changed the course of rock 'n' roll. The Tom Petty Project celebrates the musical legacy of Tom Petty while tapping into the heart of one of</p> </div> </div> <div id="contentsContainer"> <div id="contents"> <p>America's most beloved and committed live acts.</p> <p id="E196"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/winter-market/" target="_blank" id="E197">Winter Market</a></strong></p> <p id="E199">Westport Museum for History and Culture</p> <p id="E201">Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm</p> <p id="E204">Peruse the offerings of local vendors, including wreaths by the Westport Garden Club, and unique seasonal and Westport-themed items from the Museum’s shop. View the gingerbread village, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy a hot chocolate beside a warming fire.&nbsp;</p> <p id="E207"><strong>“<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/abantu-mu-buntu-performance-workshop-live-from-uganda/" target="_blank" id="E209">Abantu Mu Buntu” A Performance Workshop Live from Uganda</a></strong></p> <p id="E218">Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk</p> <p id="E220">Saturday, December 2, 10:00 am &amp; 12:00 pm</p> <p id="E223">In collaboration with international art exchange organization, Creative Connections, cultural heritage comes to life during this interactive workshop featuring students from Uganda’s Tender Talents School. Enjoy singing, dancing and the drumming of traditional African pieces followed by a live, interactive session where you’ll be able to speak to, learn from and dance with the Ugandan youth performers.</p> <p id="E228"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/51st-annual-mark-twain-library-art-show/" target="_blank" id="E229">51st Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show</a></strong></p> <p id="E231">Mark Twain Library, Redding</p> <p id="E233">Saturday, December 2 10am - 5pm</p> <p id="E236">More than 150 artists from around the region! Locally acclaimed. Internationally renowned. Modern. Classic. Contemporary. Sculpture. Oil. Acrylic. Still life. Landscape. This annual fundraiser for the library provides necessary funding for vital programs, while also helping support artists. Open every day through Dec 10th.</p> <p id="E239"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/the-elf-christmas-spectacular/" target="_blank" id="E240">The Elf Christmas Spectacular</a></strong></p> <p id="E242">The Klein, Bridgeport</p> <p id="E244">Saturday, December 2, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p> <p id="E247">Kids of all ages will enjoy this whimsical tale of an elf who goes to hilarious lengths to win a talent competition &amp; a spot on Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Sing along with the cast and meet Santa after the show.</p> <p id="E250"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/2023-holiday-show/" target="_blank" id="E251">Holiday Show</a></strong></p> <p id="E253">Sorelle Gallery, Westport</p> <p id="E258">Saturday, December 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm</p> <p id="E261">Meet local Sorelle artists, explore original paintings, prints, and art from the Holiday Collection, shop in-store promotions, and enjoy light refreshments. It all takes place during the downtown Westport Holiday Stroll! Exhibit on view through December 23rd.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div id="contentsContainer"> <div id="contents"> <p id="E269"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/santa-visits-the-holiday-express-train-show/" target="_blank" id="E270">Holiday Express Train Show Grand Opening Celebration</a></strong></p> <p id="E272">Fairfield Museum</p> <p id="E274">Saturday, December 2, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p> <p id="E277">Young and old alike will delight in the model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery. Head to the museum and warm up right after the Fairfield tree lighting ceremony.</p> <p id="E280"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/martin-sexton/" target="_blank" id="E281">Martin Sexton</a></strong></p> <p id="E283">Ridgefield Playhouse,</p> <p id="E285">Saturday, December 2, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p> <p id="E288">Catch this extraordinary musician on his 2023 North American Tour, as he supports his latest EP, 2020 Vision. John Mayer has described Sexton as “the best live performer I’ve ever seen.”&nbsp;</p> <p id="E291"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/caravan-of-thieves/" target="_blank" id="E292">Caravan of Thieves</a></strong></p> <p id="E294">StageOne at FTC, Fairfield</p> <p id="E299">Saturday, December 2, 7:45 pm - 10:30 pm</p> <p id="E302">Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for a night of mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories.&nbsp;</p> <p id="E305"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/holiday-express-train-show-grand-opening-celebration/" target="_blank" id="E306">Santa Visits the Holiday Express Train Show!</a></strong></p> <p id="E308">Fairfield Museum</p> <p id="E310">Sunday, December 3 10:00 am - 12:00 pm</p> <p id="E313">Ho ho ho! Santa is stopping by the Fairfield Museum on December 3rd! Meet Santa Claus and Jolly Jeanie Jingles for a jolly good time. Families are welcome to take their own photos with Santa in front of a festive display at the train show.</p> <p id="E324"><strong><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/small-works-holiday-art-show/" target="_blank" id="E325">Small Works Holiday Art Show</a></strong></p> <p id="E327">The Meetinghouse, Ridgefield</p> <p id="E329">Sunday, December 3, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p> <p id="E332">The community is invited to the opening reception of a holiday exhibit featuring the work of: Christian Calabro, Holli Levy, Keven Nelson, David Vita and Jan Zuckerman. On view through Jan 7th. Small works on sale just in time for the holidays!</p> </div> </div> <div id="contentsContainer"> <div id="contents"> <p id="E346"><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/rodgers-hammersteins-80th-celebration-concert/" target="_blank" id="E347">Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein’s 80th Celebration Concert</a></p> <p id="E349">Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan&nbsp;</p> <p id="E351">Sunday, December 3, 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm</p> <p id="E354">This benefit concert features Broadway and opera stars paying tribute to the legendary composers in an intimate setting. Featuring stars from the Summer Theatre Shows. Pre-show champagne reception starts at 2:30 pm and show begins at 3:00 pm. Musical theater magic!</p> <p id="E357"><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/norwalk-symphonys-annual-holiday-pops-concert/" target="_blank" id="E358">Annual “Holiday Pops” Concert by Norwalk Symphony</a></p> <p id="E360">Norwalk City Hall&nbsp;</p> <p id="E362">Sunday, December 3, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p> <p id="E365">Kick off the holidays at the symphony! All your favorite sing-along carols and seasonal music will fill the hall to put you in the holiday spirit. From captivating Baroque compositions to beloved seasonal classics, energetic Nutcracker dancers, joyous Hanukkah songs, heartwarming carols and the majestic Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, this concert truly has something for everyone.</p> <p id="E374"><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/winter-concert-tehillim/" target="_blank" id="E375">Southern Connecticut Camerata’s Winter Concert: TEHILLIM</a></p> <p id="E382">Saint Paul's on the Green, Norwalk</p> <p id="E384">Sunday, December 3, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p> <p id="E387">Joined by period instruments, performances include Hebrew psalm settings by Rossi and madrigals in Italian by Scarlatti and Frescobaldi.&nbsp;</p> <p id="E403">In partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, this event brings you the a performance inspired by the current exhibition, Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers. The quartet features violinists Jorge Avilia and Mialtin Zhezha, violist Suzanne Corey-Sahlin,&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div id="contentsContainer"> <div id="contents"> <p id="E522">See these and discover hundreds more events on the<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/fcbuzz-events/" target="_blank" id="E540"> FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" target="_blank" id="E549"> </a><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the Cultural Alliance <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" id="E569">eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p> </div> </div>

<p></p> <p dir="ltr">November 30, 2023 (Greenwich, Conn.) – Calling all writers! The Connecticut Press Club (ctpressclub.org) announced today the official opening of its annual state-wide contest. All communicators are invited to submit their 2023 published work – be it an essay, book, blog, public relations or social media campaign, photograph and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Would you like to add “award-winning” to your resume?&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">If you wrote a news article or personal essay, published a book, started a blog, created a social media campaign, or snapped a photograph you're particularly proud of, enter your work in the Connecticut Press Club’s popular Communications Contest, which rewards excellence in a wide range of categories.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Entries in 63 categories will be judged by professionals with corresponding expertise. Categories include:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">online and print news articles and columns</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">personal essay</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">social media campaigns</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">nonfiction, fiction, poetry, young adult and children's books</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">specialty articles in the arts, food, business, education, travel and more...</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">page design, editing, photography and graphics</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">radio and TV</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">podcasts and blogs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">advertising and PR</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">In addition to the professional competition, <a href="https://www.ctpressclub.org/">the Connecticut Press Club</a> is holding a High School Communications Contest. Entries must be produced by a current high school student or a recently graduated student who produced the work in their senior year after February 1, 2023. Entries must have been professionally published/produced or published/produced by a school or professional publication in a recognized medium for the category. i.e., a school, local, or national newspaper, website, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">To enter, follow the directions on the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SUf-IP6rgRgudv9kZJS6q8qSc8PplZ7FDsYQ2wmGG76YUZIDtsuDONI3a4LolFHixuC2fuSjrxVx4DB720PtR7k_77UlB4R3zct05IqZ4ZpR78h7poMzYYi0ih6CIAMkr9LVTSgwQfZQLjLRUSwNsbvazZit3N6hJv50Jdq7nmogDkV_9jtP-NMJxBCL4Epjhm46jOh3nL8=&amp;c=0uJIL1culCD3gFu0tDq1p1_2u4l0T6jFNVeL0NlriKLgklN7BYMOgQ==&amp;ch=Gm5Nf9DTyZC-sKXTZBgXjBwqvWBm2z2WmIyIBmLuTEuo2uN7h6gr7Q==">contest site</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Email <a href="mailto:CTPressClub@gmail.com">CTPressClub@gmail.com</a> with questions.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://nfpwcontest.secure-platform.com/a/page/professional-communications-contest/professional-category-requirements">Here&nbsp;</a>is a complete list of categories.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">A few requirements to keep in mind:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Eligibility:&nbsp;Communicators who live and work in Connecticut are eligible to enter. Work published from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, is eligible.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Contest Fees:&nbsp;The fee is $25 for the first entry and $15 for Connecticut Press Club members; non-members pay $30 for the first entry and $20 for each additional entry. High school entry fees are $10 per entry.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">You can apply to join the CT Press Club <a href="https://www.ctpressclub.org/join-the-club">HERE.</a></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Deadlines:&nbsp;The Early Bird deadline is January 17, 2024 at noon EST. A one-time $25 fee will be assessed to all entrants after this date. The final deadline is February 7, 2024 at noon EST. The final deadline for entrants submitting books is January 31, 2024 at noon EST.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">We will celebrate the winners with a cocktail party and awards ceremony in the spring.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Anyone who receives a first-place award in the Connecticut Contest will&nbsp;be eligible to enter the National Federation of Press Women National Communications Contest, provided annual NFPW membership dues have been paid.&nbsp;(Membership dues can be paid when you register for the contest.)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">The Connecticut Press Club is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), and includes both male and female members. The club welcomes all types of communicators: writers, editors, bloggers, authors, educators, public relations professionals, media photographers, students and more. Plans for the coming year include lectures by sought-after speakers, professional development workshops, networking and social outings. For more information, e-mail <a href="mailto:ctpressclub@gmail.com">ctpressclub@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image shows Adair Heitmann, right, receiving awards from Connecticut Press Club Contest Director Thomas Renner.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>